Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NCB NATIONAL COAL BOARD WAGON LABEL 6B BESTWOOD COLLIERY - NOTTINGHAM 11/2/1965 at the best online prices at eBay! The Anglo-Saxon settlement was originally confined to the area today known as the Lace Market and was surrounded by a substantial defensive ditch and rampart, which fell out of use following the Norman Conquest and was filled by the time of the Domesday Survey (1086). [14] In December 2015, Nottingham was named a 'City of Literature' by UNESCO, joining a list of 20 Cities of Literature. We have found 162 crimes in February 2023 within half a mile of the centre of NG5 5PE. 115. [111][112] The City Ground played host to group stage games in the 1996 European Football Championships. Despite the millions of police cars that Ive seen zooming around here, the fights and people getting arrested, the good people make this area and we need to start being portrayed in a better light because the estate has turned a corner.. Policing the area became difficult as a small number of local families established a grip on it. [103] According to the Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) report, tourism in Nottingham city was valued at 628million in 2017, an increase of 4.1% over the 2016 figure of 604million. Manage Settings "We also engaged with the local community in a way we had never done before and built-up public confidence. We always get something happening but it is isolated not frequent. Nottinghamshire County Council is based at the county hall. Nottingham was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Corporations Act 1835, and at that time consisted of the parishes of St Mary, St Nicholas and St Peter. For other uses, see. The category of crime that most concerns people is violent crime. The Albert Hall faces the Gothic revival St Barnabas' Roman Catholic Cathedral by Pugin. a) Bestwood Advice Centre is based on Gainsford Crescent and has been operating since the 1980s, providing advice and support for citizens on issues such as debt and financial management,. [21] In the legends of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle is the scene of the final showdown between the Sheriff and the hero outlaw.[22]. Fly FM is based at Nottingham Trent University's city campus and is broadcast online. Darren said: Everyone knows the area has its problems and a lot of people wanted to move at one point because of all the crime. Operation Reacher use tactics such as early morning raids and community intelligence to target criminals. Within a year of the launch, the Reacher team seized almost 1.8m of heroin, cocaine, cannabis and MDMA, eight guns and sent a number of people to prison. Talking about the Bestwood Operation, Detective Chief Superintendent Gerard Milano, head of crime for Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We did not want to return to the situation we had in the past, where there was an acceptance and tolerance of it on the estate. Due to its position as a central city with strong transport links, Nottingham has become home to invasive animal and plant species including rose-ringed parakeet, Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam. Today, there are places of worship for all major religions, including Christianity and Islam (with 32 mosques in Nottingham). New Art Exchange contemporary art gallery, the largest in the UK dedicated to showing diverse artists, opened in 2008. Motorcyclist Tracy Asher, 51, worked with Operation Reacher after a number of bikes were stolen from Bestwood and then used to commit crimes. There is also a ward of the City of Nottingham called Bestwood, which at the time of the 2011 census had a population of 16,753. Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest, an official said on Friday. Nottingham, NG7 2RD. There were a total of 210 street level crime incidents in Bestwood Village in March 2023. Nottinghamshire Police's neighbourhood policing covering the Bestwood and Top Valley area. Nottingham has two large-capacity theatres, the Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal, which together with the neighbouring Royal Concert Hall forms the Royal Centre. This map shows if incidents are evenly distributed over the district or if there are hot spots in certain streets or areas. The category of crime that most concerns people is violent crime. In common with the UK textile industry, Nottingham's textile sector fell into decline in the decades following World War II. "They have an insight into how crimes are committed and they have got a good rapport with the community. There is also a ward of the City of Nottingham called Bestwood, which at the time of the 2011 census had a population of 16,753. [55], The Bell Inn in the Old Market Square, and Ye Olde Salutation Inn (the Salutation) in Maid Marian Way have both disputed this claim. [citation needed], The Canal-side to the south of the city is adjacent to Nottingham railway station and home to multiple repurposed (as bars and restaurants) 19th-century industrial buildings. Although violent crime represents the largest incidents category in Bestwood, this category is usually the largest in any urban area. [citation needed], The decline of Bestwood Estate continued, with increasing crime levels. The city's oldest educational establishment is Nottingham High School, which was founded in 1513.[61][62]. The following year it was headlined by the Pet Shop Boys and featured, among others, Calvin Harris, Noisettes, Athlete and OK Go. The ditch was later widened, in the mid-13th century, and a stone wall built around much of the perimeter of the town. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. [26][27], Electric trams were introduced to the city in 1901; they served the city for 35 years until 1936. The Bridlesmith Gate area has numerous designer shops, one being the original Paul Smith boutique. Nottingham has three UK parliamentary constituency seats within its boundaries. [74] In December 2014, the government announced that the zone would be expanded again, to include Infinity Park Derby, a planned business park for aerospace, rail and automotive technology adjacent to the Rolls-Royce site in Sinfin, Derby. Join. In 2009 it was headlined by Madness and the Pogues. Newark-on-Trent, what is there to be proud of? Leicester: not recommended as a holiday destination, I lived here, North Devon: the second home ghost-coast nightmare, Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county. Crime map Stop and search Statistics Overview Top reported crimes Most commonly reported crimes during Feb 2023 Violence and sexual offences 71 Anti-social behaviour 61 Burglary 29 Public order 16 Get crime prevention advice Crime levels overview Crime for last year Crime per Month [97], Since the late 1990s, Nottinghamshire Pride has organised an annual pride parade, a day-long celebration that usually takes place in the city in July. It consists of 55 councillors, representing 20 wards, who are elected every four years; the last elections being held on 2 May 2019. [5] The metropolitan economy of Nottingham is the seventh-largest in the United Kingdom with a GDP of $50.9billion (2014). [91], Nottingham holds several multicultural events throughout the year. 180 Wards where immigrants outnumber people born in the UK, Nottingham, the least friendly, intolerant city I have ever lived in. The first decades saw a generally working class population in residence. Shire and County", "Robin Hood pardoned by Sheriff of Nottingham", "Relationships / unit history of Nottingham", "Green Belt is Threatened by Housing Rush Warns Notts MP", "Nottingham's hills: What's the history behind them? [73] In March 2012, Nottingham Science Park, Beeston Business Park and Nottingham Medipark were added to the zone. [1], Construction was commenced in the 1930s and by 1938 some of the roads had been established including Andover Road, Gainsford Crescent and Landcroft Crescent. For the period 19912020 Nottingham (Watnall) recorded on average 36.9 days of air frost per year,[41] and Sutton Bonington 42.2. 127K views 1 year ago In August 2004, middle-aged couple Joan and John Stirland were shot dead in their bungalow in a quiet Lincolnshire town. Police said they were committed to claiming back the Bestwood Estate from the 'waning' influence of notorious criminal Colin Gunn. Detective Chief Superintendent Gerard Milano and Detective Sergeant Marcus Oldroyd, A large quantity of cash and a shotgun seized by Police as part of Operation Reacher, Anne Dean, 68 pictured in her garden at home in Bestwood Estate. [88][89], Wollaton Park in Nottingham hosts an annual family-friendly music event called Splendour. [6], In the Census 2021 results, Nottingham had a reported population of 323,632. [130], In September 2010, Nottingham was named England's least car-dependent city by the Campaign for Better Transport with London and Manchester in second and fourth place, respectively.[131]. The raid was part of Operation Reacher, which aims to rid the Bestwood and Top Valley estates of those who peddle drugs and live lavish lives off the back of crime. All crime locations are approximate for reasons of privacy. Nottingham City Council is a unitary authority who are based at Loxley House, Nottingham on Station Street. There are various chapels and meeting rooms in Nottingham. The Bestwood Estate, home to more than 4,700 people, was in the past notorious for crime, but in recent years, residents say it has changed for the better and now has only minor flaws. The city has an active classical music scene, with long-established ensembles such as the city's Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Nottingham Harmonic Society, Bach Choir, Early Music Group Musica Donum Dei and the Symphonic Wind Orchestra giving regular performances in the city. [133][134] Veolia operates a cogeneration (CHP) plant in Nottingham for generating energy from biomass. Responsive employer. Nottingham ended its relations with Minsk and Krasnodar in March 2022.[156]. Nottingham is served by East Midlands Airport (formerly known as Nottingham East Midlands Airport, until it reverted to its original name), near Castle Donington in north-west Leicestershire, just less than 15 miles (24km) south-west of the city centre. The only exception could be where there is a large cluster of a single crime category on a street, as this could but not necessarily be related to multiple incidents at one address. The city has three Christadelphian meeting halls and is home to the national headquarters of the Congregational Federation. Nottingham's waterways, now primarily used for leisure, were used extensively for transportation in the past. Find out more here The city also contains smaller theatre venues such as the Nottingham Arts Theatre, the Lace Market Theatre, New Theatre and Nonsuch Studios. [96], The city is particularly famous for its annual Goose Fair, a large travelling funfair held at the Forest Recreation Ground at the beginning of October every year. In 1831 citizens rioted in protest against the Duke of Newcastle's opposition to the Reform Act 1832, setting fire to his residence on the site of Nottingham Castle. [100] There are also two Michelin-starred restaurants: Alchemilla in the city centre has one star; and Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms, on the edge of the city near Clifton Bridge, has two Michelin stars. Did a city centre tour for my friend visiting Saturday and it was really nice (and very busy)! We've taken the ten nearest places to Bestwood Village and ranked them by the number of crime incidents in each. Nish Kumar shop assistant at Bestwood Off Licence. [105] Sherwood Forest County Park is a Natural Nature Reserve spanning 450 acres (1.8km2) in the county of Nottinghamshire only 17 miles (27km) north of Nottingham. The Robin Hood Pageant takes place in Nottingham each year and has been rebranded Robin Hood Live for 2020. 5.5C (22.1F)[47] in Nottingham (Watnall). [16] The city is served by three universities: the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the Nottingham campus of the University of Law; it hosts the highest concentration of higher education providers in the East Midlands. Day shift +5. (We Also went the market near canal) 1 / 3. The nature of drug crime is that when one group is dismantled, another will often try to form, and the Reacher team is constantly building an intelligence picture to take out these groups to make neighbourhoods safer and free from those who attempt to make a living from crime., First person to buy home on Nottingham's oldest council estate says it's 'very pleasant', Life in 'Nottingham's very own Soho' where neighbours have 'everything they need', 'Back of Nottingham city centre' where people 'want to look everywhere', Life in peaceful Nottingham village where neighbours 'keep themselves to themselves', Nottingham's 'picturesque' suburb that's filled with trees and perfect for taking walks. The Georgian-built Shire Hall, which was once Nottingham's main court and prison building, is now home to the National Justice Museum (formerly the "Galleries of Justice"). Within the city, native wildlife includes red fox, peregrine falcon and common kingfisher. [17][failed verification] Some authors derive Nottingham from Snottenga (caves) and ham (homestead) but "this has nothing to do with the English form". All rights reserved. Police data is divided in Policing Neighbourhoods. When Operation Kingdom began, figures showed 1,245 crimes were committed in Bestwood from 2005 to 2006. Trams were reintroduced after 68 years when a new network opened in 2004.