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BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Hundreds of Gedling homes affected after burst water pipe
More than 200 properties were left without water or low pressure after a pipe burst in a road in water main burst on Lingwood Lane, between Woodborough and Lambley, caused problems for homes and businesses in the NG3 and NG4 areas, including of water flooded the road, causing travel disruption Trent said teams were on site to restore water supply "as soon as possible" and repair the pipe. One resident said the road had been flooded and it was impassible."It's absolutely a wash. It's boot deep," he said."When you go down on to the football field down there, it's a mess."Michael Payne, MP for Gedling, said the burst water main had caused disruption for public transport and residents in Woodborough Stoll, county councillor for the Calverton ward, said: "Woodborough has a history of flooding, so an event like this, particularly this type of mains water rupture, brings out anxiety in the village - quite rightly."There's a few bungalows towards the back of the sports field where the water is encroached on to the garden and on to patios, but fortunately there's been no internal flooding."Amanda Mellor, chairwoman of Woodborough Flood Action Group, added they were able to alert properties that could have been affected."In this instance, we were able to know the properties that are more vulnerable and the people that might need some help," she said."We went to them and basically swept water into drains so it didn't go near their houses." Severn Trent said it had received about 200 complaints from customers reporting no or low pressure, adding some in the affected areas had water said the team worked to restore the water supply by moving water around the network, as well as bringing in water tankers to of the road has been shut while work is carried out to repair the pipe.A Severn Trent spokesperson said: "Customers should now start to see their water slowly returning following a burst to a large water pipe on Lingwood Lane. "We are sorry to anyone who has experienced little to no water as a result, but after engineers quickly moved water around the network and used tankers to pump water into the network - supplies are now starting to go back to normal. "Our focus will now be to fix the pipe, and to do that we will require a section of Lingwood Lane to be closed. "We are sorry for any disruption this will cause, but it will be our priority to have it fixed and back to normal as quickly as possible."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'It was the nicest looking pub in our area - it's such a shame it closed'
People in Arnold have been remembering a former pub that's due to be demolished after developers overcame a hurdle in the planning process. Plans to demolish the Friar Tuck pub, in Gedling Road, and replace it with a retirement living block were approved by Gedling Borough Council's planning committee in February 2025. But the project has been delayed by six months, due to work needed to agree the financial contributions retirement communities developer McCarthy Stone needs to pay out for the local community. With the £70,000 section 106 agreement now agreed, the redevelopment can now go ahead. But the news was met with dismay by people living nearby who spoke of fondness when recalling the former pub. READ MORE: 16 fun things you used to be able to do in Nottingham but can't any more READ MORE: Memories of little known pop star's gig at Nottingham club hours before meteoric rise to fame Arnold resident Dave Finch said he would 'rather have the pub back' as opposed to the apartments, saying: 'I do miss it – it was on my doorstep.' Jean Butt, 78, added: 'I think the whole thing [the redevelopment] is awful. It was the nicest looking pub in the area. "My husband and I used to go in all the time and have a pint. The car park used to be full too. But these things happen. We don't know what issues we're going to have round here until they [flats] come.' The pub was opened in 1958 by Daybrook brewery the Home Brewery Company but had been run by Greene King until its closure last year. The new retirement block is expected to comprise 51 apartments for those over 60. Back in February's planning committee meeting, one nearby resident, Carol Ball, objected to the plans over the pub being part of Arnold's history and called the new apartment block 'another ugly, bland, modern building'. A Gedling Borough council spokesperson said: 'Finalising this agreement took some time, which is normal for major applications. Once the legal agreement was completed, the planning permission was formally issued on August 4.' A McCarthy Stone spokesperson has said: 'McCarthy Stone are excited to bring our retirement living offering to Arnold, which will include shared ownership properties to exceed the council's requirements.' The block will contain 36 one-bed and 15 two-bed flats, 22 off-street parking spaces, including two disabled spaces, a communal lounge and a garden.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Suburb 'likely' helped inspire Tolkien's Shire
Residents in a Nottinghamshire suburb say they are convinced JRR Tolkien's vision of Hobbiton was partly based on their area. Francis Rodrigues, from Gedling, paused his TV while watching a piece on the news about the sale of a first edition of The Hobbit. He called his wife through and she confirmed she was seeing the same thing – that an illustration of The Shire by the Lord of the Rings author depicted nearby Arnold Lane. Two Tolkien historians told the BBC they thought the evidence was compelling. Mr Rodrigues was one of several people to spot the connection from news reports. "I'm very convinced. You can see straight away that's Arnold Lane," he said. "It's nice to know he walked the streets I walked… and wow, I'm following in his footsteps." The 75-year-old pointed to the bend in the road and similarities between the drawn mill in the foreground and the real All Hallows Church. He also pointed out the similarity in shape and position between farm buildings in the image and Phoenix Farm. This was a farm, owned by Tolkien's aunt, where the author is known to have stayed and written the poem which began his work on Middle Earth. The farm overlooked Arnold Lane. The road has been reshaped and some of the buildings destroyed since Tolkien visited in the early 1900s. The surrounding fields and countryside have also been turned into housing. But comparisons with old black and white images of the road convinced many on social media of the connection. There is much debate about which locations inspired Tolkien's landscapes. In a newspaper interview Tolkien said the Shire was "inspired by a few cherished square miles of actual countryside at Sarehole", an area in the West Midlands. But John Garth, Tolkien biographer and author of a book on the places that inspired Middle-earth, pointed out the image does not look much like Sarehole. After looking at the old images of the road and old ordinance survey maps, he said it was "rather likely" some of the illustration drew on what Tolkien saw in Gedling. "The place was very special to him," he said. "He was happy to put personal references and in-jokes into The Hobbit. "Even if he hadn't intended it, I can imagine his aunt would have opened the book and thought 'oh look, this looks like my old farm'. "There's a really quite a good case to be made here for direct inspiration." Andrew Morton, author of Tolkien's Gedling, was initially sceptical. He said he often hears people coming up with "fantastic ideas" connecting Tolkien to the landscape. But after seeing the evidence, he said: "It's quite compelling, your readers are onto something here. "It's reasonable to think he'd have dug [Arnold Lane] out of his memory and incorporated it into his landscape. "Although you have to be careful, or you'll end up with Bilbo Baggins living at Mapperley Top." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Rare copy of The Hobbit sells for 'record-breaking' sum Tolkien society suggests author for new banknotes Tolkien blue plaque unveiled at railway station
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gedling 'likely' helped inspire Tolkien's Shire
Residents in a Nottinghamshire suburb say they are convinced JRR Tolkien's vision of Hobbiton was partly based on their Rodrigues, from Gedling, paused his TV while watching a piece on the news about the sale of a first edition of The called his wife through and she confirmed she was seeing the same thing – that an illustration of The Shire by the Lord of the Rings author depicted nearby Arnold Tolkien historians told the BBC they thought the evidence was compelling. Mr Rodrigues was one of several people to spot the connection from news reports. "I'm very convinced. You can see straight away that's Arnold Lane," he said."It's nice to know he walked the streets I walked… and wow, I'm following in his footsteps." The 75-year-old pointed to the bend in the road and similarities between the drawn mill in the foreground and the real All Hallows also pointed out the similarity in shape and position between farm buildings in the image and Phoenix was a farm, owned by Tolkien's aunt, where the author is known to have stayed and written the poem which began his work on Middle farm overlooked Arnold road has been reshaped and some of the buildings destroyed since Tolkien visited in the early surrounding fields and countryside have also been turned into comparisons with old black and white images of the road convinced many on social media of the connection. There is much debate about which locations inspired Tolkien's a newspaper interview Tolkien said the Shire was "inspired by a few cherished square miles of actual countryside at Sarehole", an area in the West John Garth, Tolkien biographer and author of a book on the places that inspired Middle-earth, pointed out the image does not look much like looking at the old images of the road and old ordinance survey maps, he said it was "rather likely" some of the illustration drew on what Tolkien saw in Gedling."The place was very special to him," he said."He was happy to put personal references and in-jokes into The Hobbit."Even if he hadn't intended it, I can imagine his aunt would have opened the book and thought 'oh look, this looks like my old farm'."There's a really quite a good case to be made here for direct inspiration." Andrew Morton, author of Tolkien's Gedling, was initially said he often hears people coming up with "fantastic ideas" connecting Tolkien to the after seeing the evidence, he said: "It's quite compelling, your readers are onto something here."It's reasonable to think he'd have dug [Arnold Lane] out of his memory and incorporated it into his landscape."Although you have to be careful, or you'll end up with Bilbo Baggins living at Mapperley Top."
BBC News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Public tennis courts in Carlton reopen after refurbishment
A public tennis court park in Nottinghamshire has reopened following a major on the four tennis courts at Conway Park in Carlton, Gedling, has seen them resurfaced and £113,000 renovation was carried out by Gedling Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) with the help of funding from the tennis sessions, leagues and friendly competitions will be held following the revamp. Leader of the council, John Clarke, has said the new facilities would "benefit the wellbeing of the borough", and encourage people to "be healthier and more active in an enjoyable way"."We've been watching the brilliant tennis at Wimbledon all summer so what great timing to be opening these new tennis courts," Clarke said."We're really pleased that the courts at Conway Park have been refurbished, and they look great. We want to thank the government and the LTA for their investment in our parks."
