And I was terrified to move here because I didn't think the area was to safe. [72], In March 2011, the government announced the creation of Nottingham Enterprise Zone, an enterprise zone sited on part of the Boots Estate. [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. For the period 19912020 Nottingham (Watnall) recorded on average 36.9 days of air frost per year,[41] and Sutton Bonington 42.2. Supported by the proceeds of crime and drug-dealing, the Gunns gained notoriety for their ruthlessness. We've taken the ten nearest places to Bestwood and ranked them by the number of crime incidents in each. There are also caves beneath the Salutation that date back to the medieval period, although they are no longer used as beer cellars. [30], During the second half of the 20th century Nottingham saw urban growth with the development of new public and private housing estates and new urban centres, which have engulfed former rural villages such as Bilborough, Wollaton, Gedling and Bramcote. A member of the Major Churches Network, St. Mary's is considered the mother church of the city and is used for holding civic services, including the annual welcome to the new Lord Mayor. [114] Nottingham was selected to be a host city for the England 2018 FIFA World Cup bid. [65], Nottingham is the East Midlands' largest economy. This is how life has changed on the Bestwood Estate since police [75], The Creative Quarter is a project started by Nottingham City Council as part of the Nottingham City Deal. In 2014, Wollaton Park hosted the first-ever No Tomorrow Festival, featuring the likes of Sam Smith, London Grammar and Clean Bandit. Newark-on-Trent, what is there to be proud of? [66] The headquarters of several large companies are based in the city: these include Alliance Boots (formerly Boots the Chemists); Chinook Sciences; GM (cricket bats); Pedigree Petfoods; VF Corporation (American clothing); Changan Automobile (Chinese-made automobiles); the credit reference agency Experian; energy company E.ON Energy UK; betting company Gala Bingo; amusement and gambling machine manufacturer Bell-Fruit-Games; engineering company Siemens; sportswear manufacturers Speedo; high-street opticians Vision Express and Specsavers; games and publishing company Games Workshop; PC software developer Serif Europe (publisher of PagePlus and other titles); web hosting provider Heart Internet; the American credit card company Capital One; the national law firm Browne Jacobson; and Earache Records, an independent music company founded by local resident Digby Pearson, based on Handel Street in Sneinton. 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. Gunn left what was described as "a real and perceived vaccum" where some were trading off his reputation. We have taken the 'best fit' neighbourhood that includes Bestwood. She said: "There were loads of gangs in Bestwood because there was nothing for the children to do around here. Nottinghamshire County Council is based at the county hall. Centred on the east of the city (including the Lace Market, Hockley, Broadmarsh East, the Island site and BioCity), the project aims at creating growth and jobs. [14] NCT has won five UK Bus Operator of the Year awards, most recently in 2019. Nottingham has several large music and entertainment venues including the Royal Concert Hall, Rock City, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (2,500-capacity) and the Nottingham Arena (Social centre). Each of the outer districts (Broxtowe, Ashfield, Gedling and Rushcliffe) are also parliamentary constituencies in their own right although the parliamentary constituency boundaries do not align with the boundaries of the council districts of which they share their name. [144] University Radio Nottingham (URN) is broadcast around Nottingham University's main and Sutton Bonington campuses on medium wave (AM), as well as over the internet. "Operation Reacher should be rolled out across the whole of England.". 180 Wards where immigrants outnumber people born in the UK, Eastwood, you've a choice between Morrisons or Iceland for your micro-chips & blue pop, Shirebrook & the "you're not welcome here" attitude, Eakring: not the end of the earth but you sure can see it from there, Nottingham, the least friendly, intolerant city I have ever lived in. Founded as a joint venture between Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham, it is the UK's biggest bioscience innovation and incubation centre, housing around 80 science-based companies. Facilities/concierge role Nottingham. Follow the latest news for Bestwood in Nottinghamshire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Bestwood in Nottinghamshire, England, UK - InYourArea NG5 9DB RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Bestwood Please rate this website National News Continue with Recommended Cookies. Smaller shopping areas in the city are the older Flying Horse Walk, The Exchange Arcade, Hockley and newer Trinity Square and The Pod. [6], In the Census 2021 results, Nottingham had a reported population of 323,632. But the closer you are to the main road the better I think As long as your not too close to raymede or in the centre you're good. Within the city, native wildlife includes red fox, peregrine falcon and common kingfisher. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. South of the river, the town of West Bridgford lies in Rushcliffe, as do the outlying villages of Ruddington and Tollerton and the town of Bingham. 5.5C (22.1F)[47] in Nottingham (Watnall). Completely encircling the city, it extends for several miles into the surrounding districts, as well as towards Derby. Residents have described how Bestwood has dramatically changed after police carried out a major operation to rid the area of organised crime. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Nottingham text alert drugs gang members jailed - BBC News The Lace Market area just south of Hockley has streets with four- to seven-storey red brick warehouses, iron railings and red phone boxes. Anchor Court, Nottingham, NG5 5PE is within the Bestwood policing neighbourhood, under the Nottinghamshire Police force area. Independent cinemas include the Arthouse Broadway Cinema in Hockley,[77] and the four-screen Art Deco Savoy Cinema.[78]. The city was granted permission by Ofcom to establish its own local television station. Most prominent amongst these was the extended Gunn family. Currently living in Bestwood right near Arnold road. Nottingham has links to the legend of Robin Hood and to the lace-making, bicycle and tobacco industries. This should allow you to see if Bestwood has more crime than other surrounding areas. Nottinghamshire Police 's Neighbourhood Policing Team for Bestwood and Top Valley carried out the weapons sweep, as well as high-visibility patrols on an electric bicycle. [29], The city was the site of race riots in 1958, centred on the St Ann's neighbourhood. The article was written in response to a uSwitch survey that had found south Nottinghamshire to be the fourth-best place to live in the UK in terms of living standards. Nell Gwyn's Bestwood | Nottingham Hidden History Team Sort by: relevance - date. There were a total of 299 street level crime incidents in Bestwood in January 2023. King and Queen Streets are home to striking Victorian buildings designed by such architects as Alfred Waterhouse and Watson Fothergill. They have played at the City Ground, on the south bank of the River Trent, since 1898. Nottingham's City Ground played host to rock band R.E.M with Idlewild and The Zutons supporting in 2005, the first time a concert had been staged at the football stadium.[79]. Two new lines opened in 2015, extending the network to the southern suburbs of Wilford and Clifton and the western suburbs of Beeston and Chilwell. The bishop is based at Southwell Minster, 14 miles (23km) northeast of the city. Bestwood Estate is a large council estate located to the north of the city of Nottingham, England. Nottingham is known for its hip-hop scene. The operation is now set to be deployed across every part of the county to bring down organised crime, Never miss a crime story with our free email updates. Eventually, the space between was built on as the town grew and the Old Market Square became the focus of Nottingham several centuries later. In modern Welsh, Nottingham is known poetically as Y T Ogofog and in Irish as Na Tithe Uaimh, 'The Cavey Dwelling'. [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. The Castle and Shire Hall were expressly excluded and remained as detached Parishes of Nottinghamshire. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. We always get something happening but it is isolated not frequent. 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"). Nottingham is a tourist destination; in 2018, the city received the second-highest number of overnight visitors in the Midlands and the highest number in the East Midlands. The largest category was Violent Crime, followed by Anti Social Behaviour. [33] Notable nature reserves around the city include Attenborough Nature Reserve SSSI, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Holme Pit SSSI, Fairham Brook Local Wildlife Site and Wollaton Park. Local Crime Information for Bestwood Terrace, Nottingham, NG6 9JR All that remains of the old station is the station hotel and clock tower. 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 Continue with Recommended Cookies. The Trip's current timber building probably dates back to the 17th or 18th century, but the caves are certainly older and may have been used to store beer and water for the castle during medieval times. ", Senior Digital Reporter and Crime Correspondent, A man is arrested and led away by police officers. The hotspots give only a loose idea of where crimes happened. Extortion became their primary money-raising activity, threatening shopkeepers, businesses and pubs and clubs. "We also engaged with the local community in a way we had never done before and built-up public confidence. Nottingham with its high houses, red roofs and church steeples, looks excellent from a distance."[25].
