A controversial adult content creator has been shown the red card by Nottingham Forest after trying to enter the stadium of the Premier League club during a recent match.
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, claimed she was prevented from entering the City Ground and was then escorted off the premises by security.
Blue’s online fame rocketed earlier this year after she claimed to break the world record for sex after allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours.
The OnlyFans star had tried to pull a viral stunt before the match by offering to “entertain” fans after the match.
Bonnie Blue’s online fame rocketed earlier this year after she claimed to break the world record for sex after allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours CREDIT: InstagramBlue told the Only Stans podcast she was banned from the City Ground
Speaking on the Only Stans podcast, Blue said: “I put on my socials, ‘hey boys, I’m going to be at the game, I’d like to film with you afterwards’.
“I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, ‘you are permanently banned from the ground’.
“I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.
“They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.
“Apparently they don’t discriminate against sex workers but I was banned because I was a sex worker.
“I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time. I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”
If you’ve ever visited Duncan Macmillan House (DMH), on Porchester Road, in Mapperley, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Pauline Roebuck. Well known and loved by staff and visitors alike, Pauline has been a friendly and familiar face at DMH for the past 50 years, providing support in her role as a cleaner.
Pauline first walked through the doors on April 30, 1975, starting her NHS career as a cleaner. Over the decades, she became a cornerstone of the site, known for her kindness, reliability, and dedication. While she occasionally covered at other sites, such as The Wells Road Centre when the School of Nursing first opened and Thornywood Mount for a short time, DMH has always been her home.
When Pauline began her career, Duncan Macmillan House (DMH) was part of the historic Mapperley Hospital, which had provided psychiatric care in Nottingham since 1880. Named after Dr Duncan Macmillan, a pioneering psychiatrist who transformed mental health services in Nottinghamshire. Over the years, Pauline witnessed the Trust evolve — from developing specialist mental health services to expanding community care.
In 1994, the NHS underwent major changes with the introduction of NHS Trusts, giving hospitals greater financial independence. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust was formally established in 2001, bringing together a range of mental health services and expanding its focus to include adult and older people’s mental health. The Trust continued to grow, later integrating community health services to bring care closer to home.
Pauline’s career spanned key national healthcare milestones, such as the birth of the world’s first test-tube baby in 1978, the introduction of MRI scanning in the 1980s, and the shift towards community-based care in the 1990s. Her journey mirrors the evolution of both the Trust and the NHS, reflecting decades of change and progress in patient care.
Reflecting on this achievement, Ifti Majid, Chief Executive said: “Pauline has been a familiar and friendly face at DMH for five decades, and her 50 years of service is a truly remarkable achievement. Her kindness, dedication, and hard work have made a lasting impression on everyone who’s had the pleasure of working alongside her. Pauline embodies the values of the NHS, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done – I was delighted to be able to present Pauline with her 50-year NHS badge and certificate at a recent presentation event.”
Executive Director of Finance and Estates, Alison Wyld added: “Pauline’s extraordinary 50-year milestone is a testament to her unwavering commitment and the vital role our non-clinical colleagues play in keeping services running smoothly. She has been a constant source of support, not only ensuring our facilities are cared for but also creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone at DMH. Pauline’s legacy is something to be celebrated, and we look forward to her continued presence at the Trust.”
Reflecting on her time with the Trust, Pauline said: “I started at Duncan Macmillan House when my mum was working here, beginning as a cleaner on Cavel Ward – a lovely older persons’ ward where I spent 14 years. Over the years, I’ve seen so many changes, both in the buildings and across the NHS. I’ve worked across different sites, from the doctors’ houses on Porchester Road and Wells Road to Westminster House, Thornywood, and the School of Nursing.
“One special memory was a visit from Dr Duncan Macmillan’s son and wife—such a reminder of the history here. It’s been wonderful bumping into people I worked with years ago, some of whom were just starting their NHS careers as trainees in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Back in the day, we used buffing machines, and I even did my NVQ in Customer Service—how times have changed! But what hasn’t changed is the camaraderie, the laughs, and the rewarding nature of the job. I’ve loved my 50 years here, and I’m proud to say I’m carrying on—no stopping yet, even beyond retirement!”
To honour this exceptional milestone, the Trust recently held a special presentation at DMH, attended by colleagues, friends, and senior leaders, to thank Pauline for her outstanding service. The event was a heartfelt celebration of her remarkable career, with the Trust expressing their deepest gratitude and looking forward to her continued contribution.
There are a number of road closures in place across Gedling borough this week that drivers should be aware of.
Some roads are closed while others have lane closures. Temporary traffic measures or diversion routes may also be in place on roads in the region. Motorists are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary.
If you’re planning to travel through the borough over the next few weeks take a look at the list below to see whether your journey will be affected.
Arnold
Killisick Road, Arnold 30 April – 02 May Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Brookfield Road, Arnold 02 May – 02 May Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Hawthorn Crescent, Arnold 02 May – 02 May Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Bestwood
No roadworks scheduled
Burton Joyce
Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce 02 May – 02 May Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce 05 May – 07 May Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Calverton
Bonner Lane, Calverton 06 May – 08 May Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Carlton
Foxhill Road Central, Carlton 29 April – 30 April Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Station Road, Carlton 01 May Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Colwick
Vale Road, Colwick 06 May Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Daybrook
No roadworks scheduled
Gedling
Burton Road, Gedling 01 May – 06 May Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: Virgin Media
New research from BoyleSports has revealed the most ‘overdue’ National Lottery numbers, including number 21, which hasn’t been seen for almost half a year, as well as the least frequently drawn digits over the last decade.
For those who pay close attention to lottery trends, fresh analysis from BoyleSports might prompt a rethink of number-picking tactics when placing a lotto bet.
With the National Lottery conducting draws twice a week, every result is completely random, yet some numbers have gone longer than others without being drawn – whether that changes soon remains to be seen.
BoyleSports’ insight spans nearly a decade, covering all 996 draws since the lottery expanded to 59 balls in October 2015 up to Wednesday’s draw on the 23rd April 2025, which saw the jackpot roll over to Saturday.
Their findings highlight which numbers have been drawn the least and which have been missing for the longest stretch.
Topping the list of the most overdue numbers is ball 21, last appearing 145 days ago on 30th November 2024.
Following closely behind, 49 hasn’t been drawn for 134 days, while 16 has been absent for 110 days.
Ball 23 last appeared 89 days ago, and both 25 and 32 have gone unseen for 82 days.
The Most Overdue Numbers In Full:
21 – Last drawn 145 days ago (Saturday, 30th November 2024)
49 – Last drawn 134 days ago (Wednesday, 11th December 2024)
16 – Last drawn 110 days ago (Saturday 4th January 2025)
23 – Last drawn 89 days ago (Saturday 25th January 2025)
25 – Last drawn 82 days ago (Saturday 1st February 2025)
32 – Last drawn 82 days ago (Saturday 1st February 2025)
Will they finally resurface soon or remain elusive for even longer?
Not only has 21 been missing for the longest period of time, but it’s also the least frequently drawn number in history, appearing just 87 times since the lottery expanded in 2015.
Ball 48 hadn’t been seen since October last year until Wednesday 16th April 2025, and is the joint second least frequent digit alongside 30, sharing the same low total of 88, while 18, 6 and 55 have slightly higher counts but remain relatively rare.
The Least Frequently Drawn Numbers In Full:
21 – Drawn 87 times, last seen 145 days ago
48 – Drawn 88 times, last seen 8 days ago
30 – Drawn 88 times, last seen 5 days ago
18 – Drawn 90 times, last seen 29 days ago
6 – Drawn 91 times, last seen 36 days ago
55 – Drawn 91 times, last seen 12 days ago
While the National Lottery remains a game of pure chance, the intriguing patterns behind certain numbers – like the elusive ball 21 – continue to capture the attention of those who track these trends.
Whether these ‘overdue’ numbers will make a dramatic return or remain absent for even longer is anyone’s guess, but, as always, it’s important to remember that every draw is entirely random. No number is truly ‘cursed.’
For those who enjoy the thrill of following the numbers, it will be interesting to see which ones break their long streaks of silence in future draws.
A duo responsible for a knifepoint robbery in Colwick where two 14-year-old boys were slashed in the face have now been jailed.
Ringleader William McLatchie and accomplice James Jordan between them subjected a group of four teenagers to a terrifying ordeal.
The quartet were walking through Colwick in the early hours of the morning when McLatchie and Jordan suddenly appeared and threatened them with knives.
All the boys – aged either 14 or 15 at the time – were then forced to hand over their phones to the armed duo.
William McLatchie was described as the ringleaderJames Jordan was four days into his own trial when he made the decision to change his plea
Despite already having the phones in his and Jordan’s possession, McLatchie – then 25 – still decided to use the knife he was carrying before fleeing from the scene with Jordan, who was 18 at the time.
Two 14-year-old boys were left with slash wounds to their face and neck areas, with one of the victims requiring ten stitches for his injuries.
That attack around 1.30am on April 21, 2019 came only a few hours after McLatchie committed another violent robbery the night before – this time in Calverton.
On this occasion, McLatchie attacked a man in his fifties from behind and assaulted him while he lay on the ground – leaving his victim with a broken nose and other facial injuries.
The 31-year-old also helped himself to the other man’s bank card during the incident, which was later used to buy items from a shop.
McLatchie and Jordan were implicated for their roles in the respective robberies soon after, but both initially denied doing anything wrong when the charges were put to them.
After taking his case to trial, McLatchie was found guilty of committing five robberies, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and fraud by false representation.
Jordan, now 24, was four days into his own trial when he made the decision to change his plea and admitted to carrying out four robberies, as well as one count of fraud by false representation.
Both men appeared before Nottingham Crown Court to be sentenced for their crimes on Thursday (April 24).
McLatchie, of Stinford Close, Bestwood Park, was jailed for nine years.
Jordan, now of Exeter Road, Okehampton, Devon, received a prison sentence of three years and seven months.
Detective Sergeant Elina Falcon, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “It’s impossible to overstate just how serious the offences McLatchie and to a lesser extent Jordan committed against their victims.
“Both of them subjected a group of teenage boys to a horrible ordeal after running at them while armed with knives and ordering them to hand over their phones.
“Despite each of them doing this and with the spoils of their robbery already in his possession, that seemingly wasn’t enough for McLatchie who instead decided to slash at his victims with his knife.
“This cowardly act left two of the boys with gashes to their face and neck areas that required stitches, on top of the emotional ordeal each of them had already suffered at the hands of the two robbers.
“That attack came just a few hours after McLatchie – this time acting on his own – robbed someone else of their bank card, while breaking his victim’s nose in the process.
“It can’t be stressed enough how serious a crime robbery is, due to the life-changing impact these offences can have on victims, whether from a physical or an emotional standpoint.
“While a long time has passed since their ordeals, we hope the prison sentences now handed out to McLatchie and Jordan will provide some small degree of comfort to the people they targeted.”
The parents of four million children will get cheaper school uniforms because of a law reform making its way to the House of Lords this week.
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will reduce uniform costs for families by £70 million across England, according to analysis by the Department for Education.
It comes as a new survey shows a third of parents are still worried about uniform costs, with one in five schools said to have actually increased the number of branded items required over the past year.
Schools are currently required to ‘limit’ the number of branded items they require, today’s survey shows almost half are not doing so.
The government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will limit the number of branded, typically more expensive, items schools can require to three – excluding ties.
Parents are having to pay £442 on average to kit a child out for secondary school, and £343 for primary school, putting unnecessary financial pressure on families.
Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said: “Looking smart at school shouldn’t cost the earth, and no parent should be forced to choose between buying family essentials and a school shirt or tie.
“Alongside our free breakfast clubs, these new laws will save parents hundreds of pounds a year, and make sure family finances have no bearing on children’s time at school.”
These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated byGedling Borough Council this week.
This is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have validated.
These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.
More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE by using the reference codes published below.
Application to change the use of dwelling (3a) to a children’s home (C2) for up to three children, with a manager and up to three carers, two of whom would stay overnight, working on a rota basis 12 Overstrand Close Arnold Ref. No: 2025/0299
Single storey rear extension 19 Seaton Way Mapperley Ref. No: 2025/0293
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (BNG) and 5 (HMMP) of planning permission 2024/0740 Land At Magenta Way Stoke Bardolph Ref. No: 2025/0294DOC
Proposed single storey rear extension 30 Main Road Gedling Ref. No: 2025/0290
Erection of a single-storey flat roof rear extension and single storey flat roof rear and side extension 12 Curzon Avenue Carlton Ref. No: 2025/0289
Single storey garden room for private use 19 Marlborough Road Woodthorpe Ref. No: 2025/0286
Proposed extension and internal alterations to create kitchen /dining to ground floor, 2no. bedrooms with one with en-suite to first floor. conversion of existing garages to family snug and play room 25 Crosslands Meadow Colwick Ref. No: 2025/0263
Proposed two storey extension 70 Main Road Gedling Ref. No: 2025/0125
A bus route is set to change for several months as work gets underway to restore two lanes to a section of Burton Road in Gedling.
Burton Road will close at from its junction with Elliott Drive to its junction with Colliery Way for around ten weeks from today (April 28) until Friday, July 4.
During these works, Pathfinder 26/A and N26 will divert along Stoke Lane and A612 Colwick Loop Road in both directions.
Cars are being warned that they cannot follow the bus diversion as cameras are in place.
The move to remove the bus plug comes following persistent lobbying by Gedling Borough councillors Mike Adams, and Sam Smith, who also represent Trent Valley that was also backed by a petition signed by hundreds of local residents.
Nottinghamshire County Council approved funding for the removal as part of its 2025/26 Integrated Transport Block programme.
The bus plug was originally introduced as part of the historic Colwick Loop Road improvement but became redundant following the opening of the Gedling Access Road (GAR) – now known as Colliery Way.
Since then, the unnecessary traffic lights have only caused additional delays to motorists and increased emissions due to idling vehicles.
When the skies over Gedling turn grey and rain starts to fall, outdoor plans might take a backseat—but that doesn’t mean boredom has to set in. Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment alone or something social to pass the time, Gedling offers a surprising variety of indoor activities. From cosy cafés and community hubs to online gaming and heritage spots, there’s plenty to keep you entertained while the weather does its thing.
Online Escapes: Gaming and Casinos at Home
For those who prefer staying home on a rainy day, online gaming and casino platforms offer an easy way to pass the time without stepping outside. From strategy-based multiplayer games to digital versions of classic card favourites, there’s something for every preference. Some residents in Gedling have also turned to online poker nights with friends or joined communities where local players compete for small stakes in a friendly setting.
Online casinos, offering slots, roulette, and table games, have seen a rise in interest as people look for flexible entertainment options. Many of the best non-GamStop casinos offer players near-instant payouts through flexible transaction methods across thousands of casino games as well as enticing bonuses like welcome rewards, free spins, and cashback offers. It’s all about bringing that buzz of competition to your living room—no umbrella needed.
Catch a Film at Bonington Theatre in Arnold
A short trip from the heart of Gedling, Bonington Theatre in Arnold is a great spot to enjoy a film or live show. With a rotating selection of indie films, classics, and new releases, it’s ideal for anyone looking to escape the rain with a good story. The venue also hosts community theatre, comedy, and music nights, making it more than just a cinema—it’s a cultural hub for locals.
Visit Gedling Country Park Café
While the park itself might not be ideal in the rain, the café inside the Gedling Country Park visitor centre provides a warm and welcoming indoor space. Grab a hot drink and a slice of cake while looking out at the dramatic rain-soaked landscape from the panoramic windows. It’s especially relaxing if you enjoy a quieter atmosphere when the weather keeps most visitors away.
Browse the Local History in Gedling Library
Tucked away but worth the visit, Gedling Library is more than just books. Its local history section offers insights into the area’s mining past and community development. Rainy days are perfect for getting lost in old maps, black-and-white photographs, or a gripping historical novel. With public computers, free Wi-Fi, and regular events, the library doubles as a learning space and social venue.
Enjoy a Cosy Afternoon at a Gedling Café
Independent cafés are scattered around Gedling and neighbouring Carlton, perfect for waiting out the rain with a warm drink. Try The V Spot on Carlton Hill for plant-based treats or wander into Bluebird Café, known for its friendly staff and laid-back vibe. Many spots are laptop-friendly, making them useful for remote work or a casual afternoon of reading and people-watching.
Take a Class at a Local Community Centre
Gedling’s community centres often run classes and workshops regardless of the weather. Whether it’s pottery at the Mapperley Plains Institute or yoga at Killisick Community Centre, you’ll find something engaging to do inside. It’s a great way to meet locals, learn a new skill, or just break up the routine on an otherwise quiet day.
If you’re up for a short drive, rainy weather is a perfect excuse to visit nearby indoor attractions. The National Justice Museum in Nottingham offers an immersive experience into the history of crime and punishment. The City of Caves, also in Nottingham, takes you beneath the streets for a guided tour of the hidden world carved into sandstone. Both are well worth it for something a bit different.
Conclusion
Rainy days in Gedling don’t have to mean staying bored indoors. From cosy cafés to engaging online games, there are plenty of ways to stay entertained while waiting for the weather to clear. Whether it’s exploring local history at the library, enjoying a film at Bonington Theatre, or taking part in a class at a community center, Gedling offers a variety of indoor activities for all interests. And for those looking for a bit of adventure, nearby attractions like the National Justice Museum and City of Caves are perfect rainy-day escapes. Whatever the weather, Gedling has something to keep you busy and entertained.
