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Nottingham From The Air

Nottingham begins to reopen SEE PAGE 12..

NOTTINGHAM LADY CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY

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Boy jailed after DNA evidence links him to serious stabbing Nottingham will start to carefully and safely reopen to more people as lockdown restrictions are eased and new arrangements are put in place to make it possible.

non-essential retail would be able to reopen from 15 June if its five tests are met and they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines. Nottingham received ÂŁ294,601 from a total of ÂŁ50m being provided nationally from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) that the Government is making available The Government announced last month that all to councils to support businesses to re-open safely.

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Black Lives Matter Viking Lord

On Monday 15th June the organisers of the Black Lives Matter protest were welcomed to the Council House and the young people, who helped to clean graffiti from the building, were thanked by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham and Nottingham City Councillors.

City Council Leader, Cllr David Mellen, said: “Nottingham is a city where people from different backgrounds overwhelmingly get along and we want to reflect that sentiment at this particular moment. We want to express our solidarity with Nottingham communities who are rightly upset and want change to come,

following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in America.

“We recognise and share this strength of feeling and this banner shows clearly that we stand with them and against systemic prejudice that unforgivably still places BAME people at a disadvantage in so many aspects of their lives. Nottingham is a diverse and cohesive city, but we also know that racism and prejudice are not just issues in America, they are issues in our country and our city.

We will not tolerate any form of racism, hate or prejudice and commit

never to remain silent on these issues.

“The young people who tried to clean up graffiti after the earlier peaceful, well-organised Black Lives Matter protest are more representative of the young people in our city and give us all hope for the future. We invited them to the Council House so the Lord Mayor could thank them and show them that in putting up the banner we support them, but that this is only part of our response and our ongoing efforts to make our city more equal.”

Thank you to the team at Fastgraphics Nottingham for sponsoring and installing the banner.

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The two vehicles collided on the A46 southbound, near Owthorpe, just before 14:00 BST on Saturday 13th June, Nottinghamshire Police said.

The car driver, in his 40s, was treated for life-threatening injuries at the scene but later died.

The horsebox’s driver and passenger suffered minor injuries while the horse in-

side was un hurt. Police asked any-

one with information to get in touch.

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Gedling Borough Council residents struggling to pay council tax urged to apply for extra help from council hardship fund

Households who are struggling to pay their council tax can apply for financial help from the council.

The council has written to over 3,800 households who have been identified as families who may be struggling to pay their council tax. The letter contains advice about how to apply for the local Council Tax Hardship Fund, as well as other options available to help them during the coronavirus crisis.

The council is also offering financial support to families who need help with a rent deposit or an advance when moving into a new property.

All of the schemes are available at the coun-

cil’s discretion and applicants must provide information to show their financial hardship.

More details about the schemes and how to apply are on the council’s website www.gedling. gov.uk/coronavirus under the ‘support for residents’ section. Alternatively, people can call the council’s Customer Services team on 0115 901 3901 and speak to a member of the team.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “We want to make sure that our residents are getting all the help they can during this difficult time. Many of them may not be aware that there is this extra help available if they’re struggling to pay their council tax, so we

are urging them to get in touch with us through our website or by calling our customer services teams.

We have written to 3,800 families to offer them reassurance that we know they may be struggling to pay their council tax bill and that we are here to help them, and everyone else in the borough, as much as we can.”

Two men charged following theft incidents in Mapperley and Carlton The charges relate to a report of a van stolen whilst the driver was making a delivery on Second Avenue in Carlton on 12 June and another in the same circumstances on Fernleigh Avenue, Mapperley on 15 June 2020 Gareth Gilson, 37, of Minver Crescent, Nottingham has been charged with conspiracy to commit theft, two counts of driving whilst disqualified and two counts of driving with no insurance.

Dane Broadley, 25, of Chandos Street, Netherfield has been charged with conspiracy to commit theft.

Both men have been remanded in custody and will appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court today (17 June 2020).

Inspector Chris Pearson said: was excellent work and the

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tigation involved a number of officers and teams working together to secure the charges of Gilson and Broadley.

“They will both be appearing before the courts today. We take all reports of autocrime seriously and will continue to investigate any reported offences across the area.”

Two further men aged 37 and 38 have been bailed with conditions.

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Welcome back! Nottingham begins to reopen Slimming World Gillian

....CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The City Council is working with the Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), retailers and other local businesses to ensure the city centre and neighbourhood shopping areas can successfully start to reopen.

A range of measures are being put in place to enable people to move around public places safely and to support retailers with safe trading. This includes a joint campaign with Nottingham BID to provide signage on pavements and outside shops to ask people to maintain social distancing, as well as encouraging people to keep left on pavements and pedestrianised areas.

Banners and posters will also welcome people back to the city centre.

Nottingham BID has also provided city centre businesses with reopening packs that contain social distancing floor stickers, cashier desk strut cards, Government guidance posters, face masks and anti-bacterial hand gel. The organisation has also produced a digi-

tal map to help support Nottingham’s city centre businesses, highlighting to the public which businesses are open and what services are available.

The staffed public toilets at Greyhound Street will reopen from Monday between 9am and 5pm, with customers asked to enter from Smithy Row and exit onto King Street. All customers will also be expected to use hand sanitiser provided at the entrance. Automatic cleaning toilets at Spondon Street in Sherwood, on Victoria Embankment and at The Forest Park & Ride have remained open throughout lockdown.

City Council crews have been working to remove Big Belly Bins from the city centre to replace them with stainless steel bins which people can deposit litter in without touching them.

Remaining Big Belly Bins are being cleansed more frequently, as is street furniture and the rest of the city centre.

around main shopping areas, closing some side roads to through traffic and providing regular cycle events, training and free equipment to encourage more people to use bikes to get around. See details of proposals here.

Local transport operators are also running services in a different way to ensure everyone can get around safely and easily. From next Monday, Government guidance is that face coverings must be worn on public transport. Passengers are advised if possible to travel off-peak and use contactless payment, as well as cleaning hands before and after journeys and maintaining a two-metre distance where possible.

Portfolio Holder for Growth and the City Centre, Cllr Sam Webster, said: “We want to thank people for the responsible way they have responded to Government guidance around Covid-19, which has rightly meant that the city has been incredThe City Centre Management Team ibly quiet for a couple of months. has been liaising with businesses to provide advice about where queues “Now we are very pleased to welshould be positioned to best facilitate come people back but of course things the socially distanced flow of pedes- aren’t fully back to normal and we all trians. City Centre CPOs will be avail- need to bear in mind that the virus is able to provide advice and guidance still prevalent and so we need to proto shoppers and will be monitoring ceed cautiously and above all safely. footfall and pedestrian flow throughout the city centre. Further chang- “We have been keen to help local rees could be introduced if any issues tailers and businesses get back up and emerge and businesses will be given running and working with them and a single point of contact at the council the Nottingham BID, we have preto seek help if needed, around queues, pared for this gradual emergence from licensing, highways and other issues. lockdown. We have introduced measures and associated signage to help The City Council has also submit- maintain social distancing and to give ted proposals to the Department for people the reassurance they may need Transport on how to use £2.5m of that it is safe to return to Nottingham.” funding to implement temporary measures to help people get into and Stephen Jackson, a director of Notaround the city, especially by bike and tingham BID added: “We are delighton foot. Some ‘quick win’ changes ed to be working with Nottingham have already been carried out, such City Council on this project to help our as altering green man timings on pe- members to reopen safely and to reasdestrian crossings so people don’t sure city centre workers and shoppers have to wait as long after pressing the that Nottingham is a safe place to visit.” button and have longer to cross. Other measures the council wants to introduce include ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes on routes where permanent cycle improvements are planned, decluttering and widening pavements especially

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Boy jailed after DNA evidence links him to serious stabbing A police investigation which used DNA to link a teenager to a serious stabbing in Nottingham city centre has led to him being locked up for four years.

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was identified after his DNA was recovered from the knife used to inflict the stab wounds.

Nottinghamshire Police was called to Queen’s Medical Centre when a 20-yearold man arrived at the hospital with stab wounds on Saturday 16 February 2019.

He needed surgery to repair wounds to their collar bone, wrist and elbow.

After a short investigation, it was revealed he suffered the injuries in a fight outside a fast food restaurant in Ilkeston Road earlier that day.

Following a review of CCTV images in the area, it was revealed that an argument between a group of people resulted in the 20-year-old man being stabbed.

The 17-year-old boy was spotted on the CCTV and enquiries were made to identify him. The boy in the image was quickly arrested by police in connection with the incident on 17 February, one day after the incident.

Days later, a knife was recovered and a forensic examination began to determine whether police could find any DNA evidence to prove it was the knife used in the attack.

When the 17-year-old boy’s DNA was found on the knife, a further sample was taken to see if there were remnants the victim’s DNA on the knife.

The results confirmed that this was the weapon used to stab the 20-year-old man.

On Friday 12 June, the boy was sentenced to four years in custody for causing grievous bodily harm with intent with a one year sentence to run concurrently for possession of a bladed article.

Detective Constable Dionne Love, who led the investigation, sad: “This was a violent and gruesome attack that could have had fatal consequences for the victim.

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“A lot of work went into this investigation to establish the identity of the boy responsible for this disgusting act.

“I welcome this result and am pleased that justice has been served.”

Chief Inspector Kathryn Craner, Nottinghamshire Police’s force lead for knife crime, added: “Nottinghamshire Police takes knife crime incredibly seriously and

we will investigate all reports thoroughly.

“We are committed to tackling violent criminals and we will use all powers available to us to ensure that those who commit such offences are brought to justice.

“I’d like to give my thanks to all those who took part in this investigation and am pleased with the result.”

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Police in proactive operation to

support shoppers in Sutton in Ashfield Police responded to the relaxing of coronavirus retail restrictions by launching a new proactive operation in Sutton town centre to support the public, prevent antisocial behaviour and target those committing offences.

The operation, supported by Community Protection Officers from Ashfield District Council, took place yesterday and involved uniformed officers, PCSOs and officers in plain clothes patrolling the town centre, and the constant monitoring of CCTV. Street Marshalls also ensured that social distancing measures were adhered to and that people moved smoothly and safely around the town centre.

The operation was supported by a dispersal order giving police the power to move people out of the town centre if they are causing issues.

PC Lorna Sidebottom, Sutton town centre beat manager said “Officers and PCSOs from the

Ashfield beat team, supported by staff from the council, have ensured that the re-opening of the town centre has passed without incident.

“Several members of the public have been engaged with us and this and it has been very positive all round. We have not had to use the dispersal power nor make any arrests”.

Inspector Mark Dickson (pictured) said “Yesterday has being a real positive day for Sutton town centre. It was great to see the shops open again and to learn of the great engagement between the public and those involved in the operation”.

Police urge drivers to take extra care as Covid-19 lockdown eases Nottinghamshire Police is urging motorists to be vigilant and take extra care as traffic begins to increase following the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Between 25 May and 7 June inclusive a total of 5,495 drivers were caught speeding, around 3,000 of whom were clocked speeding on static motorway speed cameras.

The plea comes after a number of road collisions on county roads over the past week.

The number of recorded offences, which compares favourably with other neighbouring regional forces, covered a recent two-week National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) speeding operation.

Superintendent Claire Rukas, Head of Operational Support, said: “As lockdown restrictions ease more people are getting back out on the roads.

“We want to ensure drivers are using their vehicles in a safe, legal and responsible way and work with us to keep our roads as safe as possible for everyone involved.

“Lockdown saw an increase in vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, which drivers should be mindful of when they take to the roads.

“With the decreased usage of vehicles during lockdown it is absolutely critical that drivers are checking their vehicles before heading out on to the roads and ensure they are aware of other, new road users.

“Many cars, vans and motorbikes will have not been used and it is essential that these are checked before being used.”

The force’s road safety reminder comes after figures showed that nearly 5,500 offenders were caught speeding on the county’s roads during a national policing operation.

Supt Rukas added: “We’re urging drivers to be aware of the dangers and risks of speeding.

“Excessive speed is identified as one of the ‘Fatal Four’ main causes of collisions resulting in fatal or serious injury. “The careless and dangerous actions of one motorist can have devastating effects on the lives of other so we are continuing to urge drivers to pay attention, take care at all times and obey the speed limit.

“Those caught exceeding the speed limit throughout Nottinghamshire can expect to be dealt with robustly. Speed limits are the legal limit, not a guideline. By breaking the limit, you break the law.

“Speeding kills and driving within the speed limits makes our roads safer. Please slow down and save lives.”

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SOCIAL DISTANCING STREET PARTY AT

CARE HOME TO CELEBRATE VE DAY Residents of a local care home and their neighbours came together for a unique social distancing garden party to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on 8 May 2020.

Keen to mark the occasion despite the current lockdown and social distancing regulations, the residents and staff at Ruddington Manor in Wilford held a 1940s-themed garden party and delivered personal handwritten letters to invite their closest neighbours to open their doors and windows and enjoy the day with them.

Well known Nottingham singer Jayne Darling provided the entertainment. With iconic 1940s styling and flawless vocals, she brought the music of the period to life in the care home’s garden with a range of popular songs from the era that ended with a rousing rendition of wartime favourite “We’ll Meet Again.”

The event provided a superb way to commemorate the anniversary while observing the current lockdown restrictions and was a great boost to morale for all involved. Residents at Ruddington Manor were able to enjoy the celebrations from

their rooms or balconies, or head out into the garden while keeping a safe distance from others for those able to go outside.

A themed buffet and refreshments were delivered to all residents by room service and everyone involved waved their union flags with pride coming together to observe the two minute silence at 11am and raise a toast to heroes past and present at 3pm.

Wellbeing coordinator at Ruddington Manor, Amy Simpson, commented: “VE Day and the anniversary are hugely important events for our residents who remember the wartime vividly and are always keen to reminisce and share their stories, so the ‘social distancing’ garden party was the perfect solution given the current situation.”

Ruddington Manor is an expertly designed, state-of-art 66-bed care facility with an exceptional clinical offering, including residential, nursing and dementia care services. The care home features elegant private bedrooms with en suite wet rooms, stylish communal lounges and dining rooms, plus secure beautifully landscaped gardens. For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact home manager Tracy Johnston on 0115 981 5956 or email enquiries@newcarehomes.com. Alternatively, please visit www.newcarehomes.com.

Ruddington Manor resident Jean Rivette agreed, she said: “Today was a wonderful way to mark the occasion and it really brought back fond memories for me.”

Local neighbour Natalie Johnson commented: “It was a lovely surprise to get the invite through the door, the singer was fantastic and it really made our VE Day garden picnic a day to remember.”

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Further warning on COVID scams during fortnight of action Nottingham day issued coronavirus a national

City Council has toa fresh warning of scams as part of campaign of action.

This week sees the start of Scams Awareness Fortnight, run by Citizens Advice, which has a focus on raising awareness of the scams that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Scams awareness booklets from the Think Jessica charity will be distributed via various channels.

Current scams targeting victims across the country at the moment include: • Test-and-trace: scammers may attempt to piggy-back off the current NHS service by asking for a person’s personal or financial information. Anyone who is contacted by the NHS would only ever be asked: name, date of birth and postcode if they live with other people places they have visited recently names and details of anyone they have recently been in contact with

The council’s Trading Standards team has reiterated that fraudsters continue to prey on members of the public during this time of national crisis.

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Scams involve people being contacted by phone, email, text, social media, and even in person. The aim is to persuade the victim to share personal details, hand over money, or buy goods and services that either don’t exist or are counterfeit.

Any requests for financial details or payments, passwords, personal or medical information indicates the call is a scam.

The authority is working with a number of partner organisations across the city, including Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the British Red Cross and Nottingham Business Improvement District.

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Many people are receiving emails and text message purporting to be from the Government, NHS and HMRC that urge the recipient to follow links to bogus websites asking for personal or financial details. Trading Standards has also had reports of calls to local business-

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es from people claiming to be from Nottingham City Council, requesting the owner gives financial details in order to apply for a business grant.

Cold-calling: Criminals have been targeting vulnerable people, such as the elderly and those who are shielding, and offering to do their shopping.

Thieves take the money for this and do not return. There have also been bogus services such as doorstep cleaning being offered which ‘kills bacteria and helps prevent the spread of the virus’.

Online shopping: Websites selling protective facemasks, hand sanitiser and virus testing kits which customers purchase but never receive. In some cases, those received have been dangerous, for example a potentially harmful hand sanitiser containing glutaral, which was banned for human use in 2014.

Postal scams: Letters purporting to be from local government or police claiming that a resident has been observed leaving their house or walking their dog more than once a day, for example, and demanding payment of a fine for breaching initial lockdown regulations.

Councillor Sam Webster, Portfolio Holder for Finance, Growth and the City Centre at Nottingham City Council, said: “The coronavirus outbreak has created an environment of uncertainty with many people facing concerns around health, employment and finances.

“Criminals are looking to exploit these worries and take advantage of this vulnerability with new scams that are emerging regularly. An increasing number of people are also taking to the internet for various reasons from home working to online shopping, which has led to a higher risk of people falling victim to online scams.

“We remain hugely heartened by Nottingham’s collective response to the pandemic and we still need everyone to continue work-

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ing together to help us all get through it.

“It is, therefore, terrible that a very small group of people across the country are using this international crisis to trick some extremely vulnerable people out of their money and possessions.

“Nobody will be ringing you or knocking on your door at the moment from charities or international organisations. Don’t be tempted to hand anything over to anyone and seek help instead from family, friends and neighbours.

“We have a dedicated web page for local advice on coronavirus and council services, which can be found here.”

The Council’s Trading Standards team will be hosting a question-and-answer session on scams through its Twitter page on Thursday (18 June) between 10am and 11am. People can tag in their questions at @NottmCityTS. More information about Scams Awareness Fortnight is available at the Citizens Advice website www.citizensadvice.org.uk. Anyone with any questions, would like more information or to report a potential scam can the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.

More information about Nottingham City Council Trading Standards is available at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk or on social media on Twitter (@NottmCityTS) and Facebook (Nottingham City Council Trading Standards).

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NOTTINGHAM LADY CELEBRATES

100TH BIRTHDAY IN LOCKDOWN

Local lady Eileen Kelk celebrated her 100th birthday in style at Ruddington Manor, located on Ruddington Lane in Wilford, despite being in lockdown. Having received a telegram and birthday card from The Queen, Eileen proudly carried these around all day, showing other residents with delight.

The team at Ruddington Manor organised a fun-filled day of celebrations for Eileen, including a very special social distanced lunch with her friends. Thanks to technology, she was able to spend time virtually with her family too, chatting to her children and grandchildren via Zoom and Facetime.

Eileen also enjoyed watching a video of her life story in the cinema room, footage that had been put together by her family as a surprise gift.

Commenting on her 100th birthday celebrations, Eileen said: “I was blown away by the video made by my family; it captured all the important moments of in my life throughout the decades. It was incredibly special to see that on the big screen.

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“I have been inundated with cards and postcards from friends all over the world, which was very kind, with the furthest birthday card coming from Australia. And of course, I was so proud to receive a birthday card and telegram from The Queen.

“I’ve had such a lovely day and it is thanks to the team at Ruddington Manor; they all made sure I marked this milestone in style.”

Born in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, Eileen attended a local school in Sheffield before going to teacher training college in Liverpool, qualifying as a primary school teacher. She married in 1946 and had four children; two boys and two girls.

Amy Simpson, wellbeing coordinator at Ruddington Manor, adds: “Turning 100 is such a special occasion and Eileen was very much looking forward to celebrating this birthday with family and friends.

I didn’t want lockdown to ruin those plans, so, together with her family, we ensured the celebrations continued and that she had a truly memorable day. With cards, gifts, calls and messages from all over the world, Eileen thoroughly enjoyed her 100th birthday!”

Ruddington Manor is an expertly designed, state-of-the-art 66 bed care facility with an exceptional clinical offering, including residential, nursing and dementia care services. The care home features elegant private bedrooms with en suite wet rooms, stylish communal lounges and dining rooms, plus secure beautifully landscaped gardens.

For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact home manager Tracy Johnston on 0115 981 5956 or email enquiries@newcarehomes.com. Alternatively, please visit www.newcarehomes.com.

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Nottingham From The Air

This month’s aerial photo shows the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont which offers some of the most comprehensive water sports facilities in the world. It is set in 270 acres of park. The photo was taken by Robin Macey who is a member of Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club. The club is currently looking to expand. Members take turns being on the chase crew as well as flying in the basket. For further details about how to get involved phone 0115-8541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ndhabc.

Investigation launched following Top Valley shootings Two men have been taken to hospital after they sustained gunshot wounds during a reported shooting in the Top Valley area.

Nottinghamshire Police were called just before midnight on Tuesday 16 June to reports that the men had each sustained a single gunshot wound during the incident in the Hucknall Road area.

Armed police were immediately dispatched as the force launched its investigation into the incident and police cordons remain in place at a number of locations nearby following the incident, including on the footpath of Moor Bridge at its junction with

Hucknall Lane. The road itself remains open.

The victims – a man in his twenties and another in his thirties – were conveyed to Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre by ambulance for treatment for their injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

No-one has been arrested as part of detectives’ enquiries to date.

Detective Inspector Rachael North from Nottinghamshire Police said: “Any incident involving a firearm is absolutely unacceptable and clearly this is an incident that we are now investigating as an absolute priority.

“Although our enquiries remain at an early

stage, we believe that this is a targeted attack where those involved may be known to one another and I would like to reassure the community that our officers are now working tirelessly to identify those responsible.

“We know the level of concern that this incident will cause, which is why our officers will be increasing their patrols of the area over the coming days to help reassure the public following this incident.

“We are now directly appealing to anyone with any information to contact Nottinghamshire Police as soon as possible to help us to understand how these men came to

be injured and identify those responsible.”

Anyone with any information about the incident or those involved is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 912 of Tuesday 16 June.

Alternatively, information can be passed to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Educational websites and apps to help kids during school closures To slow the spread of coronavirus, schools have closed their doors and parents have found themselves taking on the role of teacher for the foreseeable future. If you’re worried about how to tackle home-schooling your children, then fear not because there is a huge selection of educational websites and free apps specially designed to help kids learn at home. From general reading and writing skills with the National Literacy Trust to language skills with Duolingo.

While many schools across the country are now working to ensure children have access to school work online (via programmes such as Google Classroom) or through paperwork packets you might want to try the following learning websites; BBC Bitesize There’s a reason BBC Bitesize has been around for years. Covering a wide range of subjects with resources for all ages, the free website provides small, digestible lessons tailored to support the

National Curriculum that won’t overwhelm your children. Whether it’s reception ages looking to brush up on their geography skills or A-level history classes, there are plenty of options to choose from. Plus, you can see if the lessons are really working with the tests!

For more information visit bbc.co.uk/bitesize

it on YouTube. Unlike missing a lesson in school, they can easily catch up with missed

work online.

For more information visit busuu.com

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Another way to keep your children up-to-date with their language lessons is via Busuu, an app built by linguists in London. Its Kids Keep Learning initiative offers free online lessons, in which you simply select a language - such as Chinese or Spanish - and the child’s age group, pick a lesson in your time zone and stream

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Travelling with your pet Any pet owner will appreciate how stressful it can be to travel with your pets; however there are various ways in which this can be made a pleasanter journey for all.

Travelling with your cat

• The first thing to consider is a suitable

carrier – ensuring that it is secure and big enough for your cat.

• Secondly, ensure your cat has some identification should they manage to escape their carrier. The best option would be to ensure your cat is microchipped as this is a permanent way of identifying them. If it’s your cat’s first journey then a collar and tag will be fine until a microchip is placed.

• Once these things have been organised, the next most stressful thing is getting your cat into its travel carrier – easier said than done! One of the best methods for this is to put your cat in backwards if it is a front loading carrier so they can’t see where they’re going.

• Familiarise your cat with the carrier and perhaps leave it in the house for a few days before they have to travel to get them used to it.

• Once your cat is in the car, please ensure they are secure and that the carrier doesn’t move around as this can be distressing for your cat. It may be worth putting the seatbelt through the handle of the carrier and covering it with a blanket.

Travelling with your dog

• Ensure you have an appropriate seat belt harness or crate for your dog to travel in, as some dogs feel less anxious if they feel more secure in the car. These restraint methods will also keep other occupants in the car safe during travel.

• It’s important to be aware of the laws involved in wearing collars and tags and also the compulsory microchipping which came in to force in April 2016. This is relevant when travelling in case your dog panics and tries to escape before or after the journey.

• For many dogs, the main reason they go in a car is a trip to the vets, hence it can be a stressful time for your dog. It is therefore recommended that you familiarise your dog and change the association that they have with the car. To start this process you can allow your dog to sit in the car whilst it is parked and sit with your dog throughout, providing praise and/ or treats. Once they’re happy to be in the car, you could also try taking them to the beach or the local park, so they will learn a trip in the car isn’t always a trip to the vets.

• Ensure the whole experience is positive for your dog.

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Coronavirus outbreak: cancelled or postponed events

can I get my money back?

The UK government has banned any gathering of more than two people – with the exception of funerals – to fight the spread of coronavirus.

As a result large-scale public events, theatre and cinema shows and personal events such as weddings and parties will not be able to go ahead for the foreseeable future.

Many of us will have purchased tickets for attractions or upcoming live events and sports, or could have paid huge amounts of money for a wedding.

Cancelled events: your consumer rights If you bought your tickets directly from the event organiser or primary ticket retailers, such as See Tickets or Ticketmaster, you will benefit from some consumer protections.

These firms are required by the industry’s self-regulatory body, the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR), to refund the ticket’s face value price when an event is cancelled. But it’s unlikely you’ll get the delivery costs or booking fees back. You may have fewer protections if you purchased tickets from a secondary ticket seller, such as Viagogo or StubHub. Check the terms and

conditions on its website as some companies offer guarantees or other protections. Whichever way you bought your tickets, in the first instance you need to contact the company that sold them to you and request a refund if it doesn’t offer one automatically. if you’re taking part in something like a marathon, a refund of your entry fee is not guaranteed if it is cancelled; instead you will need to check event organiser’s terms and conditions

Postponed events: your consumer rights If an event you have tickets for is postponed, hold on to those tickets until a new date is announced. If you’re unable to attend the rescheduled date, you can claim a refund of the ticket’s face-value price. But again, it’s unlikely you’ll get the delivery costs or booking fees back. Again, you’ll have fewer protections if you purchased tickets from a secondary ticket seller, such as Viagogo or StubHub. Check the terms and conditions on its website, as some companies offer guarantees or other protections. If the you cannot attend the new date, it’s may be that the only way to recover some of your money back will be to resell the ticket to someone else who can. And if an event like a marathon is postponed – and you can’t

make the new date – a refund of your entry fee is not guaranteed. You’ll need to check event organiser’s terms and conditions

ble to make the new dates will be refunded

The big events affected so far BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend – Cancelled Birmingham Comic Con – postponed until 27 and 28 June 2020. Ticket holders unable to make the new dates should be refunded Cinema closures Cinema chains Odeon, Cineworld and Picturehouse are shutting all their UK screens amid the coronavirus pandemic until further notice.

Champions League – Matches suspended until further notice Edinburgh Festival – Festival organisers say it is refunding all participant registration fees, as well as refunding Fringe tickets and Friends memberships. If you were planning on attending you may want to cancel accommodation and travel plans. All train tickets and most accommodation options are refundable.

Europa League – Matches suspended until further notice UEFA Euro 2020 – postponed until 2021, ticket and package holders who cannot make the new dates will be eligible for a refund Premier League matches – postponed until April 2020 Six Nations – postponed, date TBC The London Marathon – postponed until Sunday 4 October 2020. Anyone unable to make the new date can get a refund Tokyo Olympics 2020 – rescheduled for July 23 to August 8, 2021. Anyone who has purchased a ticket and travel package needs speak to the retailer that they bought it from. The WHO UK Tour – Cancelled, all ticket holders will be refunded 2021 Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship – suspended until at least 3 April.

Keep hold of tickets until new dates are announced Glastonbury festival 2020 – postponed until 2021, ticket holders una-

If you’ve paid for transport or hotel bookings that you don’t need anymore because your event has been cancelled, get in touch with the companies you’ve booked with.

They might be able to refund you or rebook your plans for a later date. But there are no guarantees. If your hotel and travel plans are also cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus you will also be entitled to a refund of those costs. If you have appropriate travel insurance you might be able to claim back the entire cost of your trip.

Can you claim back hotel and travel costs?.

Can you get a refund if an event is not as advertised?

It depends. If you’ve bought a ticket for a single headline gig, and the headliner doesn’t perform, you should get your money back. But if it’s a festival with multiple acts, you’ll have a ticket for the festival and not an individual performer.

In that instance, don’t expect a refund.

Get money back by other means If your claim is ignored or refused by the ticketing company you should contact your bank or credit card company (if you paid using a credit card).

Make them aware of your experience and the complaint you’ve made If you paid by credit card – if you’ve bought anything worth more than £100 and less than £30,000 using your credit card you have additional protections if something goes wrong. Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act makes your credit card company jointly liable for any breach of contract (such as an event cancellation) and you can claim your money back directly from it..

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Plan ahead for summer with a luxury

holiday home at Fantasy Island

After

what seems like a lifetime, it feels as though winter is finally starting to recline, and the sunnier days will be upon us before we know it.

With this in mind, what better way to start planning ahead for summer than looking into caravan sales and luxury holiday homes in Skegness?

Why a holiday home?

Holiday homes in Skegness are one of the best places to take all the family for a funfilled summer (or even earlier, if you wish!).

Caravans for sale in Skegness are like a home away from home and nestled right next to Fantasy Island itself, it’s just a two-minute walk to be in the midst of all the action.

Bronze, silver and gold holiday homes are available. The gold package, for example, offers the best in luxurious living on the coast, with modern décor, double glazing, central heating and a large decking area, so you can enjoy a spot of sunbathing, or dine alfresco!

Why Fantasy Island?

Going strong for over 20 years, Fantasy Island is an award-winning holiday park on the East coast.

Only the best holiday park would combine

work and leisure into one joyous package.

If you need to take a few hours out to get some work done whilst the rest of the family heads out to enjoy the park, that’s no problem with a holiday home. On the other hand, when it’s time to join in the fun, you’re only minutes away from one of the best amusement parks in the country.

Fantasy Island has it all – rides and attractions for all ages, from the little ones to the older generations. There’s

also amusement arcades, bowling, adventure golf, and a famous market for some shopping, too.

Get in there before it’s too late Skegness caravan sales show no sign of stopping, so it’s a great idea to get in there before it’s too late.

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Caravan sales increase as people plan to staycation Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, relaxing living area, comfortable beds, and for when the sun shines, a nice private outdoor decking area in some of our properties. Any Fantasy Island caravans for sale in Skegness come in a variety of different styles so you can pick based on your budget, as well as your requirements as a family.

It’s no secret we’re experiencing a slightly strange time at the moment. With everything that’s going on, you can be forgiven for looking forward to a time where we’re all able to get out and about and start planning a holiday once everything re-opens.

Holiday home sales, including caravan sales, are on the increase, with people opting for staycations over expensive and non-adviseable travel abroad. Plus, with the surge in good weather, we had last summer, who can blame them? So if you’re feeling a little blue and feel the need to look ahead to happier times that will hopefully soon be here, what better way than to look at the potential for a caravan getaway at the best holiday park in the UK? As an award-winning holiday park, we specialise in luxury holiday homes, which can be a much more viable option than traditional caravans. And here’s why: Comfort and style All our range of holiday homes in Skegness have the comfort of our guests at the front of mind.

Close to the park The holiday homes here positioned pretty much next door to Fantasy Island, so you’re just a stone’s throw away from the park itself.

This means you can enjoy spending time at the park (or beach!) during the day, before retreating back to your holiday home for the evening. It also means you can get back easily and quickly if you need a rest or relax on the outdoor decking in the sunshine with a book and a cold drink at any point during the day. We know how hectic things get so it’s important to take time out, too.

Try before you buy Plus, you can book a stay in order to try before you buy.

Unlike other Skegness caravan sales, you can come and look at the property before making a booking, or looking to invest in ownership, so you know it’s the best option for you. That way, you know what you’re getting before making any sort of commitment.

For more information on the caravans for sale that Skegness has to offer, get in touch. We hope to be opening again and seeing you soon.

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Gullivers Kingdom - Matlock Bath

Discover thrilling rides and amazing attractions at Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock Bath.

Located on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Gulliver’s Kingdom is a unique theme park experience. Enjoy adrenanline-fueled adventures all with spectacular views thanks to our impressive hillside setting. Climb high above the Crows Nest Quest or take a ride on the log flume, 300ft above Derwent Valley! We don’t have lots of additional theme park prices at Gulliver’s, parking is completely free. Book your theme park tickets in advance to save even

Europe’s Largest Seven-Day Market Open March to November, Fantasy Island boasts Europe’s largest 7-day market that consists of over 320 stores, bringing you everything from plush toys to vaping equipment and clothing. There’s something for everyone on our 7-day market, we’re much more than just a theme park.

The market is completely free, so things to do in Skegness are plentiful at Fantasy Island. You can also buy your wristbands for the fair here.

more on your giant adventure. Short break packages are available too at Gulliver’s Matlock Bath, stay in a unique themed family suite. Choose from princess, pirate, wizard and promenade themes. Due to the nature of some of our rides and attractions, visitors are advised not to wear open-toed footwear.

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Every Season

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BROAD AND READ TO ENTER ENGLAND TRAINING CAMP Stuart Broad and Chris Read have been named as part of an England training camp at the Ageas Bowl ahead of the Test series against the West Indies.

Broad, who recently made his return to training at Trent Bridge, is one of 30 men selected in a behind-closed-doors training group.

Read, meanwhile, will take up a role as wicketkeeping consultant as part of a red-ball management team.

The pair will enter the camp on Tuesday 23 June, with a three-day practice match beginning on Wednesday 1 July.

The group will live, prepare and train on-site at the Southampton venue, which will host England’s first Test of the summer from Wednesday 8 July.

“Everyone involved with England is delighted that cricket is returning soon, and that the players are reporting for group training in preparation for the Test series against the West Indies,” said National Selector Ed Smith.

“We’d also like to thank all the county coaches who have supported these players over the past few weeks.

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first Test will due course.”

“Everyone involved with England is delighted that cricket is returning soon, and that the players are reporting for group training in preparation for the Test series against the West Indies.”

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Read, the former Notts wicketkeeper and captain, will join Head Coach Chris Silverwood and Assistant Coach Gra-

ham Thorpe in the management group.

The group also includes county Head Coaches Glen Chapple, Richard Dawson and Matthew Walker, alongside ECB National Lead Fielding Coach Carl Hopkinson.

“The support that we’ve received from counties during our return to training phase so far has been excellent, and it’s great to be able to continue with this collaborative approach as we move into a ‘Behind Closed Doors’ training environment,” said ECB Performance Director Mo Bobat.

“Chris Read’s vast experience at the highest level will no doubt add value.”

ECB Performance Director Mo Bobat “Involving Glen Chapple, Richard Dawson and Matt Walker adds significant leadership strength to our coaching team, as well as their obvious technical and tactical knowl-

edge. Similarly, Chris Read’s vast experience at the highest level will no doubt add value.

“A huge amount of work has taken place behind the scenes to get us to this point, and it’s now over to Chris Silverwood and his management team to support the players with their final preparations for what will be a historical series.” *

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Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Dominic Bess (Somerset), James Bracey (Gloucestershire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Rory Burns (Surrey), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Sam Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Ben Foakes (Surrey), Lewis Gregory (Somerset), Keaton Jennings (Lancashire), Dan Lawrence (Essex),

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Jack Leach (Somerset), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Craig Overton (Somerset), Jamie Overton (Somerset), Matthew Parkinson (Lancashire), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Dom Sibley (Warwickshire), Ben Stokes (Durham), Olly Stone (Warwickshire), Amar Virdi (Surrey), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham).

England v West Indies, three-match Test series:

1st Test: 8-12 July, Ageas Bowl, Southampton 2nd Test: 16-20 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 3rd Test: 24-28 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

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Forest fixtures confirmed

for season restart

Dates and kick-off times have been confirmed for Nottingham Forest’s remaining Sky Bet Championship fixtures in the 2019-20 season.

Sabri Lamouchi’s men will restart the campaign away at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday 20th June (kick-off 3pm) before back-to-back home games against Huddersfield Town and Bristol City.

The Reds face an important week at the start

of July with the East Midlands derby followed by matches against fellow promotion contenders Fulham and Preston before clashes at home to Swansea and away at Barnsley.

The regular season will then come to a close against Stoke City at The City Ground on Wednesday 22nd July with the kick-off time still to be confirmed.

An updated list of the remaining fixtures is as follows:

Sheffield Wednesday (A) - Saturday 20th June (kick-off 3pm) Huddersfield Town (H) - Sunday 28th June (kick-off 2.15pm) Bristol City (H) - Wednesday 1st July (kickoff 7.45pm) Derby County (A) - Saturday 4th July (kickoff 12.30pm) Fulham (H) - Tuesday 7th July (kick-off 5pm)

Preston North End (A) - Saturday 11th July (kick-off 3pm) Swansea City (H) - Wednesday 15th July (kick-off 6pm) Barnsley (A) - Saturday 18th July (kick-off 3pm) Stoke City (H) - Wednesday 22nd July (kickoff TBC)

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