McDonald’s is bringing a new chicken Big Mac to its menu for the first time ever

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McDonald’s is bringing a new chicken Big Mac to its menu for the first time ever

McDonald’s has announced plans to launch a chicken Big Mac in the UK.

However, the new burger – which is set to hit restaurants across Gedling borough in the coming days – will only be available for a few weeks.

The fast-food giant has confirmed the new burger will feature on menus at 1,300 UK restaurants from February 2.

Gedling borough has two McDonalds restaurants based in Arnold and Netherfield.

Its pilot launch follows the success of the Chicken Big Mac in Australia, but fans only have until 15 March to try it.

“It’s one of McDonald’s MOST requested menu items and it’s finally here – featuring two 100% chicken breast patties in a crispy coating, a slice of cheese, lettuce, pickles and the deliciously world-famous inimitable Big Mac sauce between the iconic three-layered bun”, a statement said.

The chicken Big Mac is 50p more expensive than a classic Big Mac, but prices vary between branches. The chicken Big Mac also has more calories at 544kcal compared to a Big Mac which is 508.

It’s £4.09 for the sandwich and £5.59 for the medium meal, which comes with chips and a drink.

The iconic Big Mac has featured on the menu since 1974 in the UK and the double Big Mac is returning on the same day (Feb 2) next month.

Man charged after young girl is allegedly sexually assaulted at Tesco Express in Woodthorpe

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Man charged after young girl is allegedly sexually assaulted at Tesco Express in Woodthorpe

A man has been charged after a report of sexual assault on a child at a supermarket in Woodthorpe.

It was reported to have happened at Tesco Express, in Mansfield Road on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Matthew Harrison, of Kenrick Street, Netherfield, has been charged with assaulting a girl under 13 by touching.

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PICTURED: Nottingham Magistrates’ Court

The 32-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday (January 21) and was remanded in custody. 

Detective Sergeant Stephen Dalby, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We treat reports such as this extremely seriously and the young girl is being supported by specially trained officers.

“I am pleased we have been able to bring a charge so quickly in this case and our investigation continues.”

Speeding drivers caught after residents report concerns in Burton Joyce and Carlton

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Speeding drivers caught after residents report concerns in Burton Joyce and Carlton

Speeding drivers were caught as police carried out checks in Burton Joyce and Carlton after concerns were raised by residents.

Gedling South Neighbourhood Policing teams have been taking part in the operation over the past few days.

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PICTURED: A stock picture of a police officer hunting for speeding motorists (IMAGE: Notts Police)

Officers have been positioned on the A612 Burton Joyce between the hours of 1930pm – 2100pm following a number of reports regarding speeding.

Speeds in excess of 50 mph were registered in the 40 mph area. A total of 9 traffic offence reports have been issued to drivers within the last 48 hours.

During patrols at school finishing time, officers have spotted a vehicle that was failing to maintain lane discipline in the Carlton area.

A police spokesman said: “The vehicle was stopped and the driver provided a positive roadside breath test for excess alcohol. The driver was arrested and subsequently charged and bailed to court.”

Youth mental health charity nominated for top diversity award

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Youth mental health charity nominated for top diversity award

A leading charity that is helping to combat loneliness and isolation among younger adults has been nominated for a prestigious British Diversity Award.

The Wolfpack Project is the only Midlands organisation to be shortlisted in the Community Project of the Year category, sponsored by Veolia.

The awards champion the values of equality, diversity and inclusion by rewarding those individuals, organisations and unsung heroes who go out of their way to make the world and the workplace a better place for those around them.

They have commended the work of The Wolfpack Project in supporting 100s of young adults (16-35) every month.

They offer support with one-to-one and group support being provided across a diverse range of communities, such as; LGBTQ+, BAME, care leavers and Refugees & Asylum Seekers and those who identify as having a Disability, amongst others.

The charity was founded in Mapperley by Damian Reynolds, who has since been recognised as a Mental Health Champion by ITV’s Good Morning Britain.

“The values of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion have always been at the forefront of The Wolfpack Project,” he said.

“Through the younger people we support, our team of volunteers & employees, as well as our Youth Advisory Board & Board of Trustees, we are empowered by our rich diversity as we collectively represent a wide range of hard-to-reach, often overlooked, communities who are most at risk of loneliness, isolation and poor mental health.”

The award winners will be announced at The British Diversity Awards, on Thursday, March 10 and will be hosted by June Sarpong OBE at London’s De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.

Don’t forget: Seven-night closure of Mapperley Plains has begun

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Don’t forget: Seven-night closure of Mapperley Plains has begun

Don’t forget: Seven nights road closures on Mapperley Plains begins tonight.

The work is taking place to allow for construction works on the Gedling Access Road.

A section of Mapperley Plains will be closed between the Plains Road/Arnold Lane/Gedling Road junction and Chartwell Grove.

The section of road will close from 8pm until 5am from tonight (25) for seven nights, completing on February 1.

Gary Wood, head of highways and transport at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “These works mark an important phase of the construction of the Gedling Access Road. 

“We know that any kind of closure can cause disruption, and so we have chosen to undertake these works overnight to minimise disruption for residents and motorists.

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Diversions…

Motorists (excluding HGVs)

TRAVELLING FROM NOTTINGHAM: Travel via Arnold Lane, Lambley Lane (including the open section of the GAR) and Spring Lane.

TRAVELLING TO NOTTINGHAM: Travel via Spring Lane, Lambley Lane (including the open section of the GAR) and Arnold Lane.

HGVs

TRAVELLING FROM NOTTINGHAM: Travel via Gedling Road, Arno Vale Road, A60 Mansfield Road, and A614 Ollerton Road.

TRAVELLING TO NOTTINGHAM: Travel via A614 Ollerton Road, A60 Mansfield Road, Arno Vale Road and Gedling Road.

BUSES

FROM NOTTINGHAM: All 46 and 47 services leaving Nottingham after 7:55pm from 25 January through the duration of the closure will divert via Gedling Road, Ramsey Drive and Coppice Road before continuing their normal routes.

TO NOTTINGHAM: All 46 and 47 services leaving Lambley or Woodborough after 8:16pm from 25 January through the duration of the closure will divert onto Coppice Road, Ramsey Drive and Gedling Road before continuing their normal routes.

More information about the closure and diversion routes can be found at: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/gedling-access-road/construction

The Gedling Access Road is expected to open in Spring 2022.

The new £48m bypass will be called Colliery Way once it officially opens this year.

Household Support Fund: Hard-up families in Gedling borough can apply for vouchers to help pay for food and utility bills

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Household Support Fund: Hard-up families in Gedling borough can apply for vouchers to help pay for food and utility bills

Vulnerable residents across Gedling borough can now apply for extra support from the Household Support Fund for food, water and heating bills over the winter months.

The Household Support Fund (HSF) was launched by Nottinghamshire County Council in November after it was allocated £5.6m from the Department for Work and Pensions to help those most in need as the journey out of the Covid-19 pandemic continued.

Up to £2.3m of the funding was allocated to provide vouchers for up to 27,500 children during school holidays until the end of March.

When the scheme was rolled out, the county council – in partnership with district and borough councils as well as professionals from designated organisations – worked to identify households and individuals who were in most need of help.

However, to speed up the process of support, the county council has now opened the HSF for residents to apply directly for financial assistance without the need to be referred through a professional.

The scheme closes on March 31, 2022.  

Councillor John Cottee, chairman of the county council’s Communities Committee, said: “We recognise that a significant number of residents and households across Nottinghamshire have experienced immense difficulties throughout the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Therefore, I sincerely hope speeding up the process of how we provide support to people most in need by enabling them to make an application directly to the Household Support Fund, will help to alleviate some of the financial worries they are currently facing.

“I would urge any individual, or household, who believes they are eligible for this welcome financial support to complete and submit an application form as soon as they can.”

Under the scheme, vouchers cover essential household costs such as food, energy, and water bills.

Initially, eligible households received a maximum of four vouchers covering different categories of support up until 31 March – which included one voucher for food, two for energy, and one for water.

However, the county council has now increased the maximum number of vouchers from four to six per household – with an additional two for energy.

It means the revised value for individual vouchers is:

Food
– a household with one person – £60
– a household with two people – £120
– a household with three or more people – £180

Energy
– a maximum of four vouchers for £49 each per household – 4 x £49

Water
– the value of the voucher for water will be £80 per household – £80 

Residents can find out more about the Household Support Fund and how to apply  for financial support via Household Support Fund | Nottinghamshire County Council.

Slight rise in Covid-19 case rate across Gedling borough area

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Slight rise in Covid-19 case rate across Gedling borough area

Gedling borough’s daily Covid-19 rate has increased slightly – and more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Figures released on Monday evening (January 24) show the borough recorded 143 new cases in 24 hours – which was an increase from the 107 recorded and shared on Sunday.

In Nottinghamshire 1,370 new cases were recorded, which was up from 1,171 the previous 24 hours.

The case numbers (previous day’s number in brackets) for each local authority area Nottinghamshire are as follows.

Ashfield 163 (120)

Bassetlaw 184  (154)

Broxtowe 147 (127)

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Gedling 143 (107)

Mansfield 118 (108)

Newark 154  (131)

Nottingham 306 (271)

Rushcliffe  155 (153)

Arnold care home rolls out the red carpet for shining star June

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Arnold care home rolls out the red carpet for shining star June

An Arnold care home has pulled out all the stops to put a smile on the face of 80-year-old resident.

June Charles, who used to run a Bulwell industrial cleaning company with her late husband Keith, had been nominated for Resident Outstanding Contribution at the Ideal Care Awards. But when she was unable to attend the ceremony due to Covid restrictions, staff decided to create their own celebration for their shining star.

The team at June’s home, Coppice Lodge, which is operated by Ideal Carehomes, rolled out the red carpet and even though June narrowly missed out on winning, the team presented June with an award of their own making.

The cut glass keepsake read: “June Charles, Coppice Lodge’s very own star”.

Following the ceremony, which was held in the dining room of the Coppice Road residential and dementia care home, June was treated to a restaurant-style three course dinner of her choosing. 

For the winning lady, the menu featured a prawn cocktail starter, followed by topside of beef with all the trimmings and a chocolate orange tart with raspberries and raspberry jus.

June moved into Coppice Lodge in February 2020 after losing her husband Keith and then surviving a huge stroke within six months. With weeks of physiotherapy and support from the Coppice Lodge team, as well as sheer determination on her part, June has gradually regained her independence.

Lorna Thornley, lifestyle manager, Coppice Lodge, said: “June was so excited to be nominated and had even bought a new outfit for her big night. 

“Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, June was unable to attend such a large-scale event but we made the best of it and sat together to watch a live stream of the awards evening from the residents’ lounge.

“June was disappointed when she didn’t win her category and we knew we had to pull out the stops to cheer her up. She has had a really difficult time of it these last 18 months and we wanted to do something big.

“So we held our own gala awards dinner at Coppice Lodge, and June got to wear her new outfit, and celebrate being a star. We all had an amazing time and June had the special moment she had been longing for.”

As one of Coppice Lodge’s most engaged residents, home manager Alex Field said that June can regularly be spotted in the residential home’s gardens. 

“Not only is she a dab hand at pruning, but she rises early every morning to exercise outdoors,” she said.

“June is the driving force behind our entry into the annual Gardens in Bloom competition and has become the ‘house mother’, welcoming new residents and encouraging them to get involved with activities. 

“She certainly is a star and is working so hard on her rehabilitation. She was very well deserving of this award.”

Man jailed after rival gang were targeted during revenge shooting in Arnold

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Man jailed after rival gang were targeted during revenge shooting in Arnold

A man has been locked up for his role in a revenge shooting in Arnold.

Jamal Roberts was in a stolen Volkswagen Golf with other men when one of the others fired a shotgun at another car – a Citroen – after it was caused to stop in a residential street.

The Citroen reversed rapidly up a grass verge as the gunman chased after it while pointing the weapon at the driver.

The driver managed to escape and sped off following the attack which happened in Roundwood Road on the morning of June 8, 2019.

When a member of the public arrived on scene to see what all the commotion was, the gun was pointed at him. He ran off into a garden.

The gunman was then picked up by the others in the Golf before it was driven off.

Police later found the car abandoned after carrying out searches.

The shooting was among a series of linked tit-for-tat shootings involving two rival gangs in 2019.

Following extensive enquiries 23-year-old Roberts, formerly of Hyson Green, was arrested along with two other men on 25 June 2019. Roberts pleaded guilty to a charge of jointly possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence – on the basis that he was in the car at the time the gun was fired and that he helped the other men still in the car to try to get away from the area.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (21) Roberts was jailed for seven years.

Detective Sergeant Andrea Brown, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Although offences like this are extremely rare, we will always treat them with the utmost seriousness and investigate them thoroughly.

“It’s extremely fortunate no-one was injured during this incident which happened in public in a residential street.

“The use of firearms on our streets is completely unacceptable and I’m pleased we have been able to bring Roberts to justice for his involvement in the firearms discharge.

“I hope this case serves as a warning to other criminals that if you are involved in serious incidents such as this, we will be relentless in pursuing you, you will be caught and will almost certainly receive a substantial prison sentence.”

Car was stolen from Mapperley and then crashed into kerb

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Car was stolen from Mapperley and then crashed into kerb

Police are hunting for a suspect who stole a car in Mapperley, smashed it into a kerb and then fled the scene.

The vehicle was taken from Woodthorpe Drive shortly before the crash on Alfreton Road, Radford, at around 10pm on Saturday, November 27.

Nobody was injured and the car was later found abandoned in Addison Street, the Aboretum.

Police are now asking for the public’s help to try and identify the man pictured above as they believe he may have vital information that could help their investigation.

PC Laura Phillips, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a mindless act that caused considerable inconvenience to the car’s owner but thankfully no one was injured.

“We are appealing for the man pictured in this image, or anyone who recognises him, to please get in touch with us as they may have information that could greatly assist with our enquires.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call the police on 101, quoting incident number 756 of 27 November 2021 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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