Morning Edition: Teen charged | Park revamp | Road focus fears

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This morning we share with you details about the arrest and charge of a teen following an incident in Woodborough, news of a Carlton park revamp and fears a focus on roads could impact other council services.

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David Bratton, Editor (editor@gedlingeye.co.uk)

Boy, 14, charged with attempted murder after girl, 13, seriously injured in Woodthorpe

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a girl was seriously injured in Woodthorpe.

The incident happened on Friday, April 17 just before 4pm near Wensley Road.

The female victim, aged 13, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Her condition is currently described as stable.

The suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Nottingham Youth Court yesterday (21) charged with attempted murder and carrying a bladed article.

Superintendent James Woolley, who manages county policing, said: "Officers are supporting the victim and her family through this traumatic incident.

"We understand the impact an incident like this will have on the local community.

"I would like to reassure the public we are doing everything we can to understand the circumstances that has led to this attack.  

"We have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted murder."

Anyone who has not already spoken to the police and has any additional information that could help our inquiries are being asked to call 101 quoting incident number 0532 of the 17^th April 2026 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

£100,000 funding boost for new play area at Onchan Park in Carlton

Children and families in Carlton are set to benefit from a major investment in local play facilities after Gedling Borough Council successfully secured £100,000 in funding from FCC Communities Foundation to refurbish the play area at Onchan Park.

The funding will support the development of a new and inclusive play space, ensuring children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, can enjoy safe and engaging outdoor play. 

Works on the new play area is due to start in October and is expected to be completed by winter 2026.

You can read more about the scheme HERE

Fears £58 million boost to Notts roads could take focus off other services

Nottinghamshire’s set to get an extra £58 million to tackle its crumbling roads but officials say it could come at the cost of other services.

Council documents released ahead of the cabinet meeting on Thursday (April 23) outline the authority’s plans for its second phase of funding for Nottinghamshire’s roads.

Back in March 2026, the Reform-led council announced it would be spending a ‘game-changing’ £122.5 million into the county’s road network in 2026/27 as part of phase one, aiming to resurface and patch around 16 percent of roads.

Now, its cabinet is set to approve an extra £58.75 million for 2026/27, keeping the year’s total spend on roads “the largest investment ever made” in Nottinghamshire’s highways, at £181.25 million.

But cabinet papers say the authority will need to consider ‘de-prioritising’ other services, activities and schemes across the council if looming money pressures come to fruition.

Read the full story HERE

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Patchy early cloud will soon clear to leave a largely fine day with plenty of sunny spells. Temperatures will be near average, though feeling a little cooler at times due to the breeze. There will be patchy low cloud around tonight and fog may develop later. It will be chilly, especially during any more prolonged clear spells.

Tomorrow will see patchy low cloud and fog clearing quickly to give a fine day with plenty of sunny spells. Feeling breezy at times.