Hourly train services are to return to Burton Joyce this December in a win for local passengers and campaigners
Local community groups, Burton Joyce Parish Council and Gedling Borough’s Trent Valley Conservative Councillors Cllr Sam Smith and Cllr Mike Adams have campaigned tirelessly since 2021 for more frequent services at the station, working with former Gedling MP Tom Randall to keep the pressure on route operator East Midlands Railway (EMR) and the Department for Transport.
EMR has now confirmed the hourly service will be reintroduced as part of major timetable changes across its network, with an hourly service running in both directions, Monday to Saturday. There will be 17 stopping trains towards Nottingham and 18 stopping trains towards Newark and Lincoln (with all Newark services continuing to Lincoln).
Welcoming the news, Gedling Borough’s Trent Valley Conservative Councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams said: “This is fantastic news for Burton Joyce. Residents, community groups and councillors have been on this journey together for several years – and we are delighted to say it’s finally ‘full steam’ ahead.
“The station will now get the regular service it deserves, connecting local people with jobs, education and leisure in a greener and more sustainable way. We owe a huge thanks to the campaigners who never gave up – this is their victory.”
“Community pressure has been vital in keeping this issue at the top of the agenda, and I’m proud that we’ve been able to help drive it forward. This is local democracy in action – residents, councillors and campaigners working together to make real change.”
Councillors Smith and Adams also paid tribute to Tom Randall, former MP for Gedling, for his support throughout the campaign.
Chris Helmore, of Burton Joyce Train Action Group, said: “The improved timetable is a real step forward for passengers and will make a huge difference to people’s lives.
“It’s fantastic to see the community’s voice being listened to, and we’re proud to have played our part in making this happen.”
Laurence King, Chairman of Burton Joyce Parish Council, said: “This is a brilliant example of what can be achieved when the community and its representatives work together. We are delighted to see Burton Joyce get the service it deserves after so much hard work and perseverance.”
Councillors Smith and Adams also paid tribute to Tom Randall, former MP for Gedling, for his support throughout the campaign.
The new timetable will take effect from mid-December 2025, with advance tickets available from mid-September.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans for a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules he said have been ‘holding back pubs, bars and local events’.
The prime minister called pubs “the beating heart” of UK communities and has launched a four-week “blitz” survey of landlords, customers, and neighbours.
Plans to slash the bureaucracy will go out to a four-week consultation, so people can have their say on whether pubs should be allowed to open all through the night – or into the early hours of the morning. Under current licensing rules, English and Welsh pubs do not have universal opening hours as local authorities are responsible for granting licences to individual pubs.
The prime minister called pubs “the beating heart” of UK communities and has launched a four-week “blitz” survey of landlords, customers, and neighbours.
Red tape has also made it harder for locals to serve food outdoors, host live music, or even keep the doors open late. Some have been forced to shut after noise complaints or because of outdated advertising laws.
The survey will focus on nine key recommendations from the Government’s Licensing Taskforce, with particular emphasis on streamlining on-trade alcohol licensing for hospitality venues.
On a trade visit to Mumbai, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Pubs and bars are the beating heart of our communities.
“We’re backing them to thrive.
“This review is about cutting red tape, boosting footfall, and making it easier for venues to put on the kind of events that bring people together. When our locals do well, our economy does too.”
The shake-up could mean more street food, more live music, and fewer hoops to jump through for venues trying to bring people together – all while keeping the public safe.
Nick Mackenzie, co-chair of the Licensing Taskforce and CEO at Greene King, said: “Modernising the licensing system is a vital step towards reducing the red-tape that has stifled businesses for too long.
“Swift consultation on the Licensing Taskforce’s recommendations is key and we urge the Government and industry to work together to ensure changes made at pace to address the challenges of running a modern hospitality business.”
Online arcade hold a timeless appeal, blending vibrant colors, swift decision-making, and the immersive excitement of every action. The spirit of those lively, noisy game halls now comes alive on screens, bringing the heart-pounding rush of classic arcade gameplay within easy digital reach. GameZone embraces this energy, transforming it into an accessible adventure that fits into any lifestyle, playable anywhere and anytime.
A Fresh Spin on Classic Entertainment
Arcade-style games have formed a beloved part of Filipino recreational culture for generations. From animated local fairs and traditional perya stalls to the dazzling game rooms in buzzing shopping centers, these games have defined joyful pastimes and lively social gatherings. GameZone reinterprets this heritage, crafting an online arcade that combines polished graphics, engaging mechanisms, and the same thrilling tempo that made original arcades so captivating.
The collection features quick, skill-centric games demanding precision in timing, cleverness in strategy, and a bit of luck to succeed. Whether used for a brief pause or long sessions with friends online, the portal’s offerings invite players into instantly enjoyable experiences crafted to feel modern yet familiar.
Dive Into GameZone’s Most Popular Arcade Games
An ever-growing library of exciting titles draws fresh gamers into this online arcade world. Crucial ingredients include intuitive controls, vibrant visuals, and gameplay designed to hook attention immediately.
Color Game calls back to its Filipino perya roots, adapting the classic color-choosing and reel-spinning carnival game to the digital age. Visuals sparkle with festive energy, while lively audio support enhances the celebratory mood, wrapping players in a familiar festive atmosphere that evokes warm nostalgia.
Fishing Games such as Mega Fishing and Ocean King Jackpot plunge players into colorful, dynamic underwater realms. With point-and-shoot mechanics and prize reeling actions, these aquatic adventures feature animated sea creatures darting behind water-splashed backdrops, creating an arcade vibe that balances anticipation with sensory delight.
Mines offers a minimalist yet intensely addictive challenge through tile selection and threat avoidance. The rising tension with each revealed square echoes the tight timing and strategic risk-taking renowned in arcade classics, creating suspense that compels players to stay engaged.
Super Ace blends rapid speed and thrilling visuals, delivering constant energy and captivating effects that elevate every round. This game caters especially to those who crave fast, attention-grabbing gameplay mixed with dazzling graphics.
All these games maintain core arcade qualities: they’re fast-paced, enjoyable to replay, and designed to offer thrills repeatedly. Whether strategic mastery, chance-driven decision-making, or straightforward fast fun aligns with preference, GameZone’s offerings prove broad and inviting.
Tailored Gameplay for Every Player’s Style
Customization presents a key strength of the GameZone platform. A variety of gameplay modes, adjustable settings, and diverse visual themes ensure each player can craft an experience tailored to their tastes. This adaptability means moments spent gaming can shift fluidly from relaxed casual fun to intense competitive sessions.
Representative of modern demands, the platform achieves multi-device compatibility, performing reliably across smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers alike. Consistent graphics quality, quick loading speeds, and intuitive controls create seamless transitions between devices, allowing uninterrupted online arcade enjoyment whenever motivation strikes.
What Keeps Players Coming Back to GameZone
Variety, accessibility, and enjoyment form the pillars of GameZone’s rising popularity. A rich assortment of titles and continuous additions feed into a never-ending pool of choices, ensuring boredom rarely takes hold. The platform’s stability and optimization open doors to playing in short bursts, extended weekend marathons, or socialize through shared gaming moments.
Beyond pure entertainment, the environment nurtures responsible habits. Features that remind players about time and offer control options promote mindfulness. This merges the fun with a healthy gaming culture, highlighting how interactive entertainment can be enjoyable and balanced.
Preserving the Filipino Spirit of Play
The technological prowess behind GameZone supports its deeper mission—connecting gamers to cultural roots. Many titles evoke memories of Filipino childhood experiences and community gatherings, creating a fusion of modern technology and traditional fun. This blend of innovation and nostalgia resonates especially strongly, offering a bridge between past and present.
Games like Color Game and the various fishing experiences do more than amuse—they revive the laughter, friendly contests, and social warmth found in real-life perya or local fairs. This platform becomes a digital space where players revisit and revitalize treasured moments in contemporary gaming form.
Community and Competition in the Virtual Arcade
Modern social features enrich the GameZone experience further. Multiplayer options push competition and camaraderie, while global leaderboards track achievements and encourage friendly rivalry. These tools advance the connection and engagement that physical arcade halls fostered naturally.
Integrated chat systems foster real-time conversation among players, encouraging friendship-building alongside competition. This social dimension transforms GameZone into a lively digital hub where skill development and communal bonds grow hand in hand.
The sense of belonging fostered by GameZone’s community features echoes the original social spirit of arcades, where not just gameplay but friendships flourished. Friendly rivalries and cooperative strategies add layers of depth that keep players coming back for more.
Paving the Way Forward with Innovation
Ongoing advancements keep GameZone fresh and exciting. Exploring technologies like augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) promises increased immersion and novel styles of play. Regular updates not only introduce new games but enhance existing titles with refined gameplay and improved visuals.
Such commitment ensures the platform stays ahead in a competitive and evolving field, attracting varied gamers—from seasoned arcade veterans to newcomers craving accessible thrills. These innovations may redefine what it means to experience online arcade gaming in the digital era.
The Digital Arcade: A Meeting Place for Fun and Connection
GameZone melds timeless online arcade exhilaration with the convenience of contemporary technology. The platform delivers satisfying challenges, surprising twists, and emotional rewards strikingly reminiscent of historic arcade experiences. The tactile joy of classic games is captured through taps and clicks, rekindling the excitement of good old coin-operated machines.
This fusion connects players across generations, sparking friendly rivalries and shared enjoyment. Whether exercising reflexes, engaging in strategic contests, or simply reveling in colorful, rhythmic gameplay, the platform embodies what makes arcade games endlessly beloved—a joyful, shared spirit of play.
In an increasingly digital world, GameZone offers a vibrant space where nostalgia meets innovation, and individual moments of fun transform into lasting memories shared among friends and communities worldwide.
Just a cosy show in which two old friends go out fishing and talk about life, few would have expected Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing to surge as it has done. A gem of BBC programming, since 2018, they’ve pumped out six six-episode series and, recognising the demand, expanded Series 7 to seven episodes with a Christmas special.
Another entry is expected in 2025, following the so-far uninterrupted run of releasing annually. However, it’s missed its usual summer or September release. So, to appease any local fans with a rod and reel in Gelding and further afield in Nottinghamshire, we’re reliving the glorious Series 7 episode that visited our area.
Having fished for tench in Norfolk, salmon in Ireland, and brown trout in East Riding of Yorkshire, Mortimer and Whitehouse made their way to the wide River Trent in Nottinghamshire. For this episode, the 44th of the show overall, the duo set out to try to catch some barbel.
Helping them out at a particularly scenic spot was their trusty terrier, Ted. Once they set up by the River Trent, they sensed that a hefty barbel was nearby, and so, they tried to catch one. Without spoiling the episode for anyone who’s yet to see it, it’d be fair to say that catching a barbel isn’t an easy feat.
A lot of patience is required as you can’t just force in these muscular fish. You tend to need to give a lot to gain a little before eventually landing. This distinct method of catching a barbel only adds to the entertainment value for viewers, just as landing the right catch does wherever fishing is deployed as the focus.
Naturally, this is much of the appeal of Gone Fishing as well as the many more extreme fishing shows that came before. It’s also the central appeal of the oceans of fishing online casino games that have risen to the fore of late. Exclusive games like 10,000 Bass 10K ways, Big Catch Even Bigger Catch 3, and Big Bass Splash headline the popular new wave of fishing slots. In each, the big wins come from collecting the biggest, highest-paying fish in features.
Getting to the River Trent for a Spot of Barbel Fishing
It’s lucky that Mortimer and Whitehouse got to the banks of the River Trent when they did. Over the summer, many of the angling associations chose to shut down vast stretches and popular fishing spots on the river. This was because of the very low oxygen levels recorded in the early summer months.
A lack of rain and high temperatures contributed to the low oxygen, which in turn makes it much more difficult for fish to recover from being caught once put back in the river. Local anglers were widely supportive of the measure, staying away throughout the warmest months of the year.
Now, many stretches of the River Trent are open again, and it’s even produced a surprise catch already. At the end of September, one lucky angler thought he’s reeled in a personal best chub, but instead, he’d actually caught an ide. Mighty barbel, chib, and even the odd hefty sturgeon are known here, but not ide around here.
So, while you can take to the River Trent to replicate the mission seen in Series 7 of Gone Fishing, there’s a chance that you might not battle a barbel and instead hook something quite unique indeed.
Residents at an Arnold care home were joined by special guests as they attended their first Talkin Tables session last week.
The friendly gathering is aimed at tackling loneliness and bringing people together.
The event was attended by Michael Payne MP, Member of Parliament for Gedling, and the Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Kyle Robinson-Payne for Gedling Borough Council and special visitors from Meow & Furever, the local cat rescue charity.
Resident and Mayor at HC-One’s Coppice Lodge Care Home enjoying Talkin Tables event
Guests were treated to a delightful selection of cakes, sandwiches, and tea, served in the home’s Tea Room on vintage-style crockery. Everyone who attended also received a gift bag as a token of the occasion.
Talkin Tables is a friendly, weekly get-together designed to brighten the week, encourage conversation, and forge new friendships. The sessions will continue every Thursday at 3pm at Coppice Lodge, offering residents and members of the local community a relaxed space to enjoy a cuppa, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company.
Angela Allen, front of house manager at Coppice Lodge Care Home said: “Whether you come for the company, the chat, or just a smile, you’ll always find a seat at our table. We’re thrilled to launch Talkin Tables in Arnold and look forward to welcoming more friends every week.”
Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Kyle Robinson-Payne for Gedling Borough Council, said: “It was a real pleasure to attend Coppice Lodge Care Home’s Talkin’ Tables event. The initiative is such a wonderful way to bring people together to tackle social isolation. The staff were, as always, fantastic and it was lovely to catch up with residents over tea and cake.
Growing concerns about the use of so-called “energy gum” have prompted warnings in Gedling borough about excessive caffeine use.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is urging parents and carers to talk to their children about the potential dangers of consuming caffeinated chewing gum.
The team have received reports of several youngsters reportedly becoming unwell after consuming too much caffeine by eating caffeinated gum, which is relatively cheap and widely available.
Although there is not currently any legal age restriction on buying caffeinated gum, a single piece can contain between 40-100mg of caffeine, depending on the brand, which could be the equivalent to drinking a regular cup of coffee!
According to the European Food Safety Authority it is considered safe for healthy adults to consume single doses of caffeine up to 200mg, with a total daily caffeine limit of 400mg. However, children can be much more sensitive to caffeine and consuming excessive caffeine can, in some cases result in a child becoming extremely unwell. Some of the more serious adverse effects of consuming too much caffeine include a rapid heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, and even seizures.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standard team said: “Please share this information with friends and family who might not be aware of the health risks associated with children eating caffeinated chewing gum.”
Many people are stuck in the cycle of working, earning, and spending because they lack financial literacy. Due to this, most attempts at financial planning fail to produce the desired results. To plan your finances effectively, you need a combination of several strategies.
Budgeting, saving, investing, among other strategies can enable you to take control of your future and build financial security. However, without professional guidance, you’re prone to mistakes that might hinder you from achieving your goal. Let’s discuss some common mistakes to avoid when working towards financial freedom.
Not Setting Clear Financial Goals
It’s not enough to make vague projections of financial targets. You need to ensure that your targets are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). You can work towards setting aside £50 from your monthly salary over the next 12 months to enable you to buy an asset worth £600.
Categorizing your financial goals based on the time needed to achieve them also helps you prioritize your needs so you can plan properly. You can put more effort towards achieving short-term goals that contribute to your long-term objectives. This way, you can focus on what matters most at the moment, so you can achieve financial stability and build resilience.
Failing to Set a Realistic Budget
Many people make the mistake of spending more than they end. The risk of this is that you’ll run out of funds before your next income, and this pushes you to borrow. Curbing this problem cleverly involves accurate budgeting. List your monthly sources of income and essential expenses that cover basic amenities.
Allocate money to your expenses, inclusive of entertainment, savings, and miscellaneous. By creating a budget, you can keep track of your expenses and monitor them to ensure that they fit comfortably into your income bracket.
Ignoring the Need for an Emergency Fund
Emergencies are sudden and unexpected, which is why you need a safety net for support. So, besides your regular savings, you need an emergency fund. The money in this special account will come in handy if you or your loved ones suffer a critical health crisis.
You can also use it to cover urgent travel expenses, home or car repairs, and even to cover your bills if you suffer a loss of income. This way, you won’t have to liquidate your assets or get a loan to pay for unexpected expenses.
Overlooking Estate Planning
If you live there, estate planning in the UK is necessary as it helps you organize your finances, properties, and assets before incapacitation or death. Those who fail to plan their estates on time give room for uncertainties regarding the sharing of their properties.
As a result, family disputes often ensue. Apart from your family, you may also suffer the consequences if your health falters, as only the individual with the power of attorney can make decisions and transfer funds on your behalf. Therefore, you must include estate planning as part of your retirement plans.
Avoiding Investment
Some allow the risks associated with investing to hold them back. Hence, they end up spending their funds, bypassing the opportunity to attain financial freedom through wealth-building assets. Smart risks are important, and with proper planning and analysis, you can heighten your chances of generating a steady income from your assets. Study every investment project intently and diversify your asset portfolio to spread out the risk and maximize returns.
Endnote
Though money management can help you attain financial freedom, slight mistakes often cause major setbacks. You must avoid setting goals that aren’t SMART, budgeting inaccurately, and living without emergency funds. Other common pitfalls to stay clear of include neglecting estate planning and investment.
Shops in Gedling borough will soon need a licence to sell vapes as part of a crackdown on rogue traders, the Government has announced.
Retailers will need a licence to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine products to help “root out” rogue operators, give enforcement officers stronger powers to shut them down and protect legitimate retailers.
Any business can currently sell tobacco or vapes without a licence, which has made it easy for rogue traders to sell illicit products on our high street, These traders often target children with cheap, colourful vapes sold alongside sweets and toys.
Those caught breaking the rules face unlimited fines or, on-the-spot penalties of £2,500.
The proposal is part of a call for evidence to develop regulations for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect children and young people from addiction.
Retailers will need a licence to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine products
The Government is also seeking views from experts on the flavours, nicotine strength, and appearance of vapes as part of a series of measures to tackle youth vaping.
Health minister Stephen Kinnock said: “We aim to close a major gap in the law – making it necessary for shops to hold a licence to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
“Our new proposals will better protect children by rooting out the rogue retailers blighting our high streets and help adults know which shops are selling legitimate products.
“We want expert views on how we can develop the strongest possible regulations to protect our children as part of our Plan for Change, while ensuring adult smokers can still use vapes to quit smoking.”
Hazel Cheeseman, chief executive of ASH said: “The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a world leading piece of legislation with the potential to dramatically change how tobacco and vapes are sold – bringing in a smokefree generation, taking us closer to smokefree country and protecting children from vaping.
“Ensuring the regulations are shaped by the best available evidence is vital to ensure the bill has its intended impact.”
The Bonington in Arnold is showcasing a wide selection of films for all ages during the month of October.
Downton Abbey – The Grand Finale (PG)
Sun 19 – Thu 23 October
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
Dead of Winter (15)
Mon 20 – Wed 22 October
A widowed fisherwoman (Emma Thompson), travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl (Laurel Marsden). Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realises that she is the young girl’s only hope.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (15)
Fri 24 – Sun 26 October
Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present…and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.
Night of the Zoopocalypse (PG)
Mon 27 – Thu 30 October
When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that transforms the zoo animals into zombies. Gracie, a quirky young wolf, teams up with a gruff mountain lion named Dan to lead a wacky team of animals on a perilous mission to escape the virus and rescue their zoo, on one spooky Night of the Zoopocalypse!
Corpse Bride – 20th Anniversary (PG)
Thu 30 October at 4.30pm
Returning to the painstaking stop-motion animation he employed with amazing success in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be. It is up to the groom’s flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in the warmhearted fable Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride.
The Long Walk (15)
Fri 31 October + Sat 1 November
From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Pts. 1 & 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes The Long Walk, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
Event Cinema
The Immortals: Wonders of the Museo Egizio
Sun 19 + Wed 22 October
Join Academy Award-winner, Jeremy Irons, as he takes the viewer on a your of one of the world’s most important museums: The Museo Egizio in Turin.
The oldest collection dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization houses over 40,000 artifacts —12,000 of which are on display — ranging from colossal statues to the rich burial objects of Kha and Merit and welcomes over 900,000 visitors a year. Key exhibits include Sphinxes, the Turin King List, the Goldmine Papyrus, and sculptures of Ramesses II and Isis of Coptos.
The Royal Ballet & Opera and the Met Opera Present… La Sonnambula
Tue 21 October at 6.45pm
Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga returns after his acclaimed 2023 Met debut in L’Elisir d’Amore, co-starring as Amina’s fiancé Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works.
Dance Party Screening:Stop Making Sense (PG) + Djs
Sat 25 October from 7pm
No seats, just a ticket and a dancefloor!
Recently restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics to be the greatest concert film of all time. Shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983, it features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs.
Disney Jr Cinema Club (U)
Sun 26 – Wed 29 October
An unmissable big-screen adventure for little ones with an hour-long cinema experience, featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and friends, Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man, plus SuperKitties, Bluey and more! Whether it’s their first time in the cinema, or they regularly enjoy the movies, it’s something you can enjoy together as a family, and you’re encouraged to join in! Disney Jr Cinema Club 2025 brings together songs, dancing, interactive games, and episodes for your pre-schoolers from late October for a limited time only.
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession (12A)
Sun 26 October – Tuesday 4 November
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Bat Out of Hell – The Musical (12A)
Fri 31 October + Sun 2 November
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween! The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.
Silents Synched: Nosferatu x Radiohead (PG)
Fri 31 October at 7pm
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums.
Cinema prices are very competitive, with tickets at £7, and concessions at £6. Concessions are open to those Under 18, Students with valid student ID, and over 60s. On Tuesday’s, cinema tickets are just £5
But they’ve not done it, citing the reason the hole on Glendale Close “does not meet the criteria for remedial work”.
Mr Taylor begs to differ.
“I’ve been drenched three times getting in the car when cars drive past through it after it’s rained,” says the 72-year-old retired mechanic. “Once I was sitting in the car with the window open and I got drenched.
“And another time my daughter parked it and left the window open overnight. The upholstery was wet through the next day.”
The two-metre long, beer-bottle shaped crater was but a small inconvenience when Mr Taylor first reported it in early 2022. Not long after, highways workers came to repair it, filling the hollow with tarmac.
But as the sun dawned the next day, Mr Taylor noticed a fist-sized cavity remaining next to the newly filled hole in the road.
“I phoned them to ask if that was actually the repair,” he says. “I couldn’t believe it. They told me they only do what’s necessary.
“I said: ‘It is necessary’. I said: ‘Mark my words – in a few weeks or months time it’s going to get bigger. Cars will go over it and break the side’. And that’s exactly what’s happened.”
Over the following three years, the road surface around the tennis-ball sized cavity began to wear away.
Mr Taylor said he kept repeatedly ringing the council, and staff have been out seven or eight times, he claims, to the patch.
But it’s only ever to measure it – not repair it, he claims.
When they arrive, with a long ruler, according to Mr Taylor, they find, repeatedly, that the pothole is less than 30mm deep – allegedly the threshold for repairs.
But they only measure around the edge, he says, not the middle, where it’s at least 50mm down, he claims.
A neighbour of Mr Taylor’s, Patrick Flewitt, says he has made his own complaints after he tripped in the hole on the way back home from a local pub.
“I was coming back from Wetherspoons,” said the 82-year-old. “I got off the bus, it was dark, and I crossed the road. I went over on it and it was aching for a few days.
“It’s been going on for years. They’re not making a proper job of it. We’re not getting value for money on our council tax.”
In the past, Mr Taylor has been out with buckets to collect the stone chippings that have come off the surface.
“Bits break off daily,” he said. “There are chips of tarmac all over the road. I got rid of my car because it kept getting stone chips on it.
“They shoot up that far that I found them on my windscreen. They started scraping when I turned the wipers on.
“I shouldn’t have to put up with it. It’s faulty workmanship. They haven’t done their job correctly.
“If I’d have paid someone directly to do it and I came back and saw what they’d done, I wouldn’t have been happy. I’d want my money back.
“Someone said we should paint a red cross on it and then they’d come and do something.”
Nottinghamshire County Council was contacted for comment.
