The finishing touches are being put to a new drive-thru outlet near Netherfield for the popular fried chicken chain Popeyes.
Popeyes was founded in New Orleans in 1972, and is known for serving up American Southern-style chicken dishes, seafood and sides.
Customers can expect chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, hot wings, wraps and more when they open the doors in the coming weeks.
Chicken fans will get to experience Popeyes’ world-famous ‘shatter crunch’, the iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich and original Southern biscuits and gravy.
The new 2,500 sq ft restaurant will contain a 65-seating area, drive-thru, car-parking and click-and-collect bays.
The restaurant chain has said the new drive-thru will create up to 100 new jobs.
Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK, said: “It’s great to see how enthusiastically the UK has welcomed Popeyes, and we’re particularly proud to be opening our first drive-thru locations. Following the success of our Upper Parliament Street restaurant which landed in Autumn 2022, opening a drive-thru location locally was an obvious choice for us.
“We’re looking forward to expanding our offering in Nottingham.”
A new ban on owning zombie-style knives and machetes comes into force today in an effort to reduce knife crime.
The new ban follows a four-week amnesty scheme where owners were encouraged to hand the weapons into police, local authorities or knife crime charities.
The ban is part of efforts to reduce knife crime.
The Government plans to also ban ninja swords in the future.
Official figures show that knife crime rose by 7% in England and Wales in the year to December 2023, compared with the previous 12 months, but the total 49,489 offences recorded remained below pre-pandemic levels.
A four-week amnesty scheme recently too place where owners were encouraged to hand the weapons into police, local authorities or knife crime charities
Part of the increase was driven by a rise in knifepoint robberies, which went up by a fifth year on year.
Knife-enabled homicides stood at 239 last year, broadly unchanged on the 235 recorded in 2022 and also lower than pre-pandemic figures.
However, in the year to March 2023, 82% of teenage homicide victims were killed with a knife, compared with 73% in the previous year.
Chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens welcomed the ban, but said enforcement is only one part of reducing knife crime.
He said: “We’re acutely conscious that bans and the legislation and enforcement is only one part of the equation, and we know that there’s a lot for us to do across the full range of our policing activities to deter young people from violence.
“We’re not going to solve the problem of knife crime just by one aspect of it.”
These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…
Arnold Lane, Gedling 25 September – 30 September Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: National Grid/Severn Trent
Bonington Road, Woodthorpe 30 September – 03 October Delays likely due to road closure Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Burton Road, Carlton 01 October – 03 October Delays likely for work to refresh road markings at the junction with Francis Road Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Daisy Road, Mapperley 24 September – 30 September Road closure for large scale bespoke patching repairs at junction area with Porchester Road – Cliff House – entrance area to the Punch Bowl Pub – junction with Hill View Road. Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Hillview Road, Mapperley 01 October – 07 October Delays likely due to road closure for patching repairs Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
River Road, Colwick 30 September – 16 October Delays likely due to road closure Responsibility for works: Cadent
Westdale Lane East, Gedling 25 September – October 02 Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: National Grid
Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe 30 September – 01 December Roadworks, Delays likely Road closure Responsibility for works: Cadent
Beaumaris Drive, Gedling 30 September – 02 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
Bentwell Avenue, Arnold 30 September – 01 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Bourne Street, Netherfield 24 September – 25 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Brookfield Road, Arnold 01 October – 03 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Calverton Road, Arnold 29 September – 29 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Campbell Drive, Carlton 26 September – 27 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Flatts Lane, Calverton 25 September – 27 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Furlong Avenue, Arnold 27 September – 30 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Gedling Road, Arnold 30 September – 02 October Roadworks, Delays possible at junction with Glendale Gardens Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Grange View Road, Gedling 24 September – 25 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce 25 September – 27 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Lambley Lane, Gedling 01 October – 04 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Lascelles Avenue, Gedling 01 October – 03 October Roadworks, Delays possible Description: Refreshing road markings Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Lime Lane, Arnold 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible at the traffic signals junction of Ollerton Road & Lime Lane. Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Main Street, Papplewick 01 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe 30 September – 02 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Cadent
Mansfield Road, Arnold 30 September Delays possible due to lane closure Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Mapperley Plains, Mapperley 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Meadow Road, Netherfield 30 September – 02 October Roadworks, Delays possible to install new double yellow lines at the junction with Beech Avenue Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Moor Road, Bestwood 30 September – 18 October Roadworks, Delays possible for painting of footbridge over Moor Road. Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Newcombe Drive, Arnold 30 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
Redland Grove, Carlton 01 October – 03 October Roadworks, Delays possible to refresh road markings Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Roslyn Avenue, Gedling 01 October – 03 October Roadworks, Delays possible for refreshing road markings at junction with St Michael’s Avenue Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Rufford Avenue, Gedling 01 October – 03 October Roadworks, Delays possible during work to refresh road markings Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead 26 September – 27 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Southcliffe Road, Carlton 26 September – 27 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
Vale Road, Colwick 26 September – 27 September Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Wardle Grove, Arnold 30 September – 01 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Woodborough Road, Mapperley 29 September Roadworks and delays possible. Responsibility for works: Openreach
Carlton Town exited the FA Trophy after a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Coleshill Town.
Following defeat in Warwickshire at Leamington seven days earlier in the FA Cup, the Millers were hoping to bounce back with a repeat of the FA Trophy victory over the Colemen from 12 months ago. But the usually solid defence gave up three really poor goals and the Millers could have no complaints at the final outcome.
Carlton made two changes to the side which lost at Leamington. Into the side came Neo Saunders and Khyle Sargent with Niall Davie and Liam Moran, both carrying knocks, dropping to the bench.
In a game that started in glorious sunshine, the Millers started on top and Nat Watson drew a decent save from Bradley Clarkson in the opening minute after a sharp bit of play from Niall Hylton and Alex Howes.
Clarkson then saved comfortably from a Watson header as Coleshill struggled to get into the game. But with their first attack they opened the scoring on 10 minutes. A poor goal kick from Felix Annan was latched onto by the Coleshill midfield and Ben Usher-Shipway darted away without challenge on the right-hand side before crossing to Alex McSkeane who converted.
The goal spurred on the home side and they doubled their lead 10 minutes later. A quick free kick on the right-hand side saw Usher-Shipway once again in space and his cross was headed home by an unmarked Sam Tye.
The Millers were handed a way back into the game just after the half hour when they were awarded a penalty. Lamin Manneh had attacked down the right. He fed Howes and when his cross was blocked, Hylton fired in a shot that was saved. Michael Ford played the ball to Watson who laid it off to Saunders. Saunders’s cross was handled by Dan Brookes in the area and Watson stepped up and fired home the penalty.
The Millers did lift their game at this stage and Manneh saw a couple of dangerous crosses cleared but at the other end Annan made a smart save to deny Joe Palmer.
The Millers almost equalised on 43 minutes when Hylton ran onto a lovely pass from Khyle Sargent. He cut inside and laid the ball off to Watson whose shot went just wide. Carlton didn’t have to wait much longer and deep into first half stoppage time Watson bagged his second goal. Manneh had run at the Coleshill defence, saw a shot blocked and had fallen over but still managed to pass to Howes in the area. His shot was also blocked but when the rebound fell to Watson he made no mistake, rifling home to the delight of the travelling support.
The next goal was always going to be key and Carlton started the second half well, with an early cross by Manneh cleared.
Dan Brown had to be alert to head away a Coleshill attack before that rarest of events, a Brown mistake, saw the home side score what turned out to be the winner. There was little danger when the home side knocked a long ball forward but Brown underplayed a back header towards Annan and McSkeane darted in to lob the stranded goalkeeper.
Carlton kept the effort levels high but the quality was down on recent displays. Hylton had a decent opportunity after substitute Moran had knocked down a throw in but he skied his effort over the top.
The best chance came with 15 minutes remaining when Watson sent Moran clean through on goal. The striker elected to pass towards Manneh instead of shoot and the covering defender cleared the danger.
By then the storm clouds were right above the pitch and the final 15 minutes of the game was played out in a torrential hail storm of almost biblical proportions. The referee himself was injured for part of that due to an insulin device being dislodged by the storm, which meant that there were nine minutes of added time
The Millers almost equalised in that period when Watson ran onto a fine pass from another substitute, Davie, but his angled drive was well saved by Clarkson and Coleshill held on to secure their victory.
Carlton Town: F Annan, S Thompson-Harris (O Soloman 77), N Saunders (L Marfo 72), D Brown, D Freeman, K Sargent, N Hylton (N Davie 88), M Ford (L Moran 46), N Watson, A Howes (S Hooper 77), L Manneh.
Goals: Nat Watson 32(pen), 45+3; Alex McSkeane 10, 62, Sam Tye 20
Severn Trent has issued storm and flooding advice to Gedling borough residents after torrential rain hit the area over the weekend, with more heavy downfalls expected today (23)
The prolonged wet weather has caused flooding in some places.
To make sure people are as prepared as they can be in case of another prolonged period of heavy rainfall and windy weather, Severn Trent is sharing some advice to help reduce any impact of flooding on peoples’ homes and to make sure they know who to contact.
For flooding on roads, small rivers and streams - you should contact your local council to report flooding on roads or blocked drains or grates on highways. They will also help you with groundwater surface flooding, as well as flooding in streams, brooks and small rivers.
Severn Trent has issued storm and flooding advice to Gedling borough residents
For major river flooding - The Environment Agency will be able to help you if you are at risk of flooding due to rising river levels. You can find more information and contact details on their website. Their Flood line number is 0345 988 1188.
For sewer flooding or flooding due to burst pipes - If the flooding is coming from the public sewer you will need to contact us. If the flooding is due to heavy rain, we may need to wait for the flood water to subside before we can investigate. You should also contact your insurer so they can give you help and advice.
Steve Betteridge, head of Waste Network Operations, Severn Trent said: “We know just how distressing any form of flooding can be and with more extreme weather events on the horizon being driven by climate change, we want to make sure that our customers are as prepared as possible if we see a return of last year’s stormy conditions.”
Storms can produce different kinds of flooding events, with surface water on the streets potentially resulting from blocked roadside drains, ground saturation, or when the amount of rain falling overwhelms the capacity of the sewers.
Steve added, “If the flooding is rainwater, it should subside on its own once the weather starts to clear and it stops raining. But if you see sewer flooding from a public drain or manhole should contact us and we’ll send someone out as soon as possible.”
There are a few steps that people can take to help keep their home flood-free during stormy conditions:
Empty any water butts in the garden before the rain starts, this will help reduce the rainwater flow into the drains when a storm arrives.
Check that your home and garden drains are free-flowing – clear out any leaves or other waste so rainwater can more easily flow away.
Have a look at the roadside drains around your house and clear any leaves or debris that you can – or get in touch with your local council if they’re blocked.
Any experience of flooding can be stressful, but Severn Trent suggests that this can be helped by knowing who to call in the event of flooding taking place.
Steve continued: “Knowing who to contact first time can save a lot of worry and help to make sure that the right calls are able to get through. People might naturally think of contacting Severn Trent first, but it could be another agency that they have to speak to.
“We can help when it comes to sewer flooding from public drains or manholes, while the Environment Agency are the right people to contact if a river bursts its banks, and your local council can assist with blocked roadside drains, or if small streams or brooks are overflowing.”
Sewer flooding can be more likely if people have disposed of the wrong things down the drain. Items like tampons, wet wipes and sanitary products, or nappies which are flushed down the toilet, and fats, oils and grease from the kitchen can all contribute to forming blockages in sewers that can give sewage nowhere else to go.
Steve added: “To help keep the sewer pipes in your neighbourhood flowing freely, you should only ever flush the three Ps – pee, poo and paper – down the loo, and scrape any sauces, gravy and food scraps from plates into the bin instead of rinsing down the sink, and cooking oil can be poured into a bottle and then thrown away.”
More information, including details on who to contact in the event of flooding can be found here or by visiting www.stwater.co.uk/ and searching for ‘flooding’
Petrol and diesel prices have fallen at their fastest rate in 2024 so far, with both fuels now nearly 7p cheaper than just a month ago, according to analysis by RAC Fuel Watch.
As of September 19, the average price for unleaded petrol has dropped to 136.15p per litre, down from 142.86p in mid-August, while diesel has fallen to 140.87p, a significant decrease from 147.74p.
These price reductions, which could save drivers almost £4 per full tank, are the largest seen since late 2023.
The average price for unleaded petrol has dropped to 136.15p per litre, down from 142.86p in mid-August, while diesel has fallen to 140.87p, a significant decrease from 147.74p.
RAC analysts expect fuel prices to continue falling, potentially reaching the lowest levels in three years by the end of September.
Simon Williams, the RAC’s fuel spokesperson, said the sharp decline is thanks to a combination of global factors.
A relatively low oil price, currently around $73 a barrel, driven by weak global demand, and a stronger pound have both contributed to driving down prices at the pumps.
“With fuel traded in US dollars, a stronger pound allows UK fuel retailers to buy stock more cheaply. This, alongside falling oil prices, is giving drivers some much-needed relief,” Williams said.
Further Reductions Expected
Williams added that there is still room for further price reductions. “Based on wholesale pump prices, we know there’s scope for even lower prices. We expect to see petrol prices drop to around 132p per litre and diesel to 138p in the coming weeks,” he said.
He urged drivers to shop around for the best deals and use tools such as the myRAC app to ensure they pay the lowest prices possible. “We publish averages to show drivers the maximum they should be paying, but there are some excellent deals out there if you know where to look.”
Food alerts are in place across Gedling borough following heavy rain over the weekend, according to the Gov.uk’s Floodline website.
Stretched across the county, they were issued yesterday (22) and are set to run through into today.
Parts of Arnold, Carlton and Gedling are affected by the alerts. The villages of Burton Joyce, Calverton, Lambley and Woodborough are also being told to be prepared for flooding.
A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: “Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area.
PICTURED: Flooding in Netherfield town centre last year
“Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday (24)
“We are closely monitoring the situation.”
They added: “Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
Four new electric vehicle charging points have been installed at an Arnold car park.
Gedling Borough Council have converted four parking spaces at the Civic Centre in Arnot Hill Park into spots where you can charge your electric car.
These charging spots are equipped with fast chargers that have two outlets, each delivering 7kW of power.
To use these charging points, you’ll need to register through the BP Pulse app, as they’re provided by BP Pulse. This move is part of the council’s promise to be net zero carbon by 2030.
These charging points are ready to go and open to anyone with an electric car.
Gedling Borough Council has already set up ten electric charging stations around the borough, and they plan to add more, including at Gedling Country Park, over the next year.
Earlier this year, the council announced that they’re switching their waste vehicle fleet from diesel to greener biofuel. This change has already cut CO2 emissions by a huge 90%, showing their commitment to going green.
Councillor Viv McCrossen, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat said: “This is part of our ongoing plan to become net zero by carbon by 2030. These charging points are a big step forward in trying to reduce CO2 emissions in the borough.
” By making charging stations easier to access, we hope more people will consider switching to electric cars and reduce the need for fossil fuels, which we know is an ongoing challenge.”
For more info on Gedling Borough Council’s efforts to cut emissions and where you can find electric charging stations, visit www.gedling.gov.uk/climate-change.
Two suspected drug dealers, one of whom started climbing onto a pub roof to escape from police during a foot chase in Arnold town centre, were captured and arrested.
Two large machetes and a quantity of cannabis were seized.
Attention was drawn to youths acting suspiciously while police officers were carrying out patrols in the town centre.
An officer spoke to one of the individuals known to him and found a quantity of cannabis stashed in a bag.
He was also found to have a machete concealed down his trouser leg and paraphernalia associated with drug supply.
Another of the youths ran off towards Front Street and was chased by another police officer.
One suspect was seen hiding behind bins in the Front Street area and started climbing onto the roof of The Eagle’s Corner pub before he was detained and arrested nearby.
The suspect was reportedly seen hiding behind bins in the Front Street area and started climbing onto the roof of The Eagle’s Corner pub before he was detained and arrested nearby.
The officers also seized another machete which had been discarded during the incident which happened around 5.45pm on Wednesday (18).
A 14-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was subsequently charged with possession of a knife blade/sharply pointed article in a public place and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
He was bailed with strict conditions, including not to enter Arnold and to adhere to a daily 7pm to 7am curfew, and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on October 2.
A 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife blade/sharply pointed article in a public place and possession with intent to supply cannabis. He was bailed, subject to the same strict conditions.
PC Michael Callan, of the Gedling north neighbourhood team, said: “We understand the harmful impact that drugs and knife crime can have, in particular on the community.
“In this instance, by acting on our suspicions, we went on to arrest two suspects and remove two dangerous weapons from our streets.
“I hope our proactive policing, as demonstrated on this occasion, shows just how committed we are to tackling drug and knife crime head-on and keeping people safe from the harm they cause.”
As part of their ongoing inquiries into this incident police are urging anyone who was in the area around this time and saw what happened, or anyone who may have recorded CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist them with their investigation, to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 581 of 18 September, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
ALDI will close all its Gedling borough stores on Boxing Day as a thank you for all their hard work.
The budget supermarket has confirmed it will close on December 25 and 26 this year, reopening on Friday, December 27.
Aldi has more than 1,000 stores in the UK, including branches in Daybrook, Mapperley and Teal Park.
Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is such a special period for many of our colleagues, and by keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day, Aldi gives them more time to spend with their loved ones.
(PHOTO: Aldi)
“Customers will have plenty to look forward to in the run-up to Christmas, with exciting Christmas ranges hitting shelves in time for the festive season.”
Aldi has also confirmed that opening hours will vary in the build-up to Christmas, with extended hours to ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day.
his news comes as the supermarket giant celebrates success at the ‘Oscars of the retail world’.
Aldi took home four prizes from the Retail Industry Awards 2024, including being named ‘Drinks Retailer of the Year’ for the seventh consecutive year.
It was also awarded “Chilled Retailer of the Year” and “Fresh Flower Supermarket of the Year”, and received the “Diversity, Equality & Inclusion” award for the second year running.
Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK, said: “These four wins are the cherry on the cake after another year of hard work from our team and it’s fantastic to have that recognised by the industry’s top experts.
“I’m incredibly proud of our buyers, suppliers, and everyone else involved who goes above and beyond to make sure our high quality, great value ranges are the best of the best for our customers.
“Shoppers will be delighted to hear there are plenty more exciting launches coming in the next few months, particularly for Christmas!”
