'School Wars patrols remain in place across borough

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📱 Police patrols remain in place as 'School Wars' trend continues across borough

High-visibility patrols will remain in place across the borough as a national ‘scare mongering’ online trend encouraging violence between schools continue. 

The 'School Wars' trend encourages pupils from different schools to fight one another, with a number of Nottingham schools mentioned in the online posts -including ones in Gedling borough.

Nottinghamshire Police have now issued a statement with an update on the situation to calm fears.

It said: “We know the impact these online posts are having on our local community especially concerned parents.

“We have a full policing plan to deal with this issue, and the high visibility patrols are designed to reassure and are there only as a precaution.

“We do not anticipate for these scare-mongering posts to be acted upon, but we are ready if they do.

“There were reports of an incident in the Ashfield area yesterday, where students from the same school gathered outside the grounds.

“I want to be really clear - this was a dispute between two pupils at the same school and there were no injuries, and the incident was controlled and deescalated.

“It was not related to School Wars.

“I want to take a moment to encourage people to ignore these posts and not give them any further ammunition by responding or sharing them.

“They are designed to divide our community and cause nothing more than fear and anxiety.

“Anyone who acts on these posts will be dealt with robustly. We simply won’t tolerate it. We want pupils and parents to feel safe within their communities and will act on any intelligence we receive.”

⚠️ Heads up...

🌤️ Weather: Today will be cloudier with bright and sunny spells. There will be occasional showers throughout the day. Chilly, brisk winds will ease later. Tonight will be cloudy with rain and showers slowly clearing during the evening. It will become cold with a risk of frost.

Tomorrow will be largely dry and bright with light winds and sunny spells. There is an outside chance of isolated showers later in the afternoon and evening.

Expect rain and strong winds during Sunday before it becomes colder with showers then following.

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🤔 Trivia: What year did Gedling Colliery close?

People across Gedling borough are being invited to join Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden for an community-led conversation about crime across the borough.

Mr Godden (pictured, below) said the Public Safety Social in Gedling Borough event will be 'about listening, explaining and solving things together.'

"It’s an opportunity for residents who care about public safety in Gedling to share local insights, hear what’s already happening, and explore what more can be done through partnership," he said.

"It is not a public meeting or complaint forum, but a space for people who want to contribute thoughtfully to discussions about community safety, neighbourhood issues and prevention.

"Whether your interest is antisocial behaviour, neighbourhood policing, youth safety, rural crime, or wider community concerns, your perspective matters.

The event will begin with local overviews from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector and Community Safety Manager. There will then be open conversations over tea and coffee and opportunities to raise issues, ask questions and share ideas

The event will take place on March 30 at 6pm and the location will be confirmed 48 hours prior to event to ensure security.

The event is free to attend and is open to all.

You can book your free ticket HERE

🎥 What's on at Bonington...

Tickets have now gone on sale for a number of events taking place in April at the borough's very own theatre and cinema in Arnold.

Club Mistero – Can you solve the case? - Fri 3 Apr, 7:30pm

Step into the dangerous but dazzling world of Club Mistero, set in 1920s New York, a thrilling murder mystery that combines glitz, glam, and suspense. In the heart of a speakeasy, surrounded by deception and secrets, a murder unravels a web of betrayal, revenge, and power. As tensions rise, the line between friend and foe is blurred, and everyone is a suspect.

Club Mistero is a gripping, immersive theatre experience that will keep you guessing until the end. Who will survive the night?

Tickets on sale HERE

Now booking...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG) - April 3-16
Midwinter Break (12A) - April 27-30
Food + Film: Rambling Cinema presents... My Father's Shadow (12A) - April 29
Blondish - Blondie Tribute - April 16

You can buy tickets for these events and find out more information HERE

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