New CCTV images have today been issued by police of a man they are keen to trace in connection with the robbery of a bank in Netherfield.
DO YOU KNOW HIM? Police are keen to speak to this man in connection with a robbery at TSB bank in Netherfield
A man walked into the TSB, in Victoria Road, Netherfield, at about 3.45pm on 1 February, where he threatened a bank worker, who handed over a quantity of cash.
The offender fled on foot.
The man in the picture is around 5ft 7ins tall. In addition to the clothing and facial hair clearly visible in the picture he was also wearing a silver necklace.
Detective Inspector Richard Monk said: “The new CCTV image we are issuing is so clear I am confident someone out there will recognise this man immediately.
“This man walked along a busy high street in broad daylight to and from the bank.
“There will have been shoppers and motorists who will have seen him and will have seen the direction he will have travelled.
“If you know him, have seen him or have any other information about him or the incident, please call us straight away on 101.”
When calling, please quote incident number 572 of 1 February 2016.
WANTED: Police want to speak to this man captured on CCTV at the TSB branch in Netherfield
Police have today released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a bank robbery in Netherfield.
A man walked into the TSB, in Victoria Road, Netherfield, at about 3.45pm on Monday (February 1), and threatened a bank worker.
She handed over a quantity of cash and he fled.
The man is described as Asian, in his 40s and about 5ft 7ins tall. He had a silver/grey beard and was wearing a blue, woolly hat, a grey jacket and a silver necklace.
If you recognise this man or you have any information please contact police on 101 with incident 572 of 1 February 2016.
Carlton Town once again created chances but were unable to follow up their excellent win over Market Drayton in midweek as they went down 1-0 to Leek Town with that man Tim Grice again scoring against the Millers, his 99th goal for the club.
Carlton this week lost Chris Spencer who has signed for relegation rivals Loughborough Dynamos who fought out a 2-2 draw with Spalding, while Goole went down 2-1 to Gresley leaving Carlton just outside the drop zone, although they do have 3 games in hand on The Millers.
Striker Antonio Wedderburn meanwhile has rejoined the club from Belper Town and The Millers could certainly do with someone who can put the ball in the net given their recent results.
Grice could have bagged his 100th goal but was denied by a goal line clearance and the crossbar after an amazing effort late on.
The relegation battle looks like going down to the wire with twists and turns and even Sheffield FC who went down 4-0 to Chasetown and Daventry with their own financial issues could get sucked in, but right now it looks like any two from Tividale, Loughborough, Goole and Carlton and Carlton will face one of their toughest games of the season next weekend with Shaw Lane Aquaforce visiting Stoke Lane on the back of thrashing Romulus 5-1.
They are indeed still an outside bet for the title with 7 games in hand on the leaders Stafford Rangers but would have to win all those games to get within 2 points of the league leaders.
Following all the effort and praise from last week, it is probably not surprising that this week failed to show Arnold Town Ladies at their best.
Kettering Town were the visitors and similar to the first game between them earlier in the season, deserved to take all 3 points.
Arnold gave experienced midfielder Jay Willows her club debut and was straight in the thick of it, however her eagerness to impress her team mates resulted in a coming together in which she was harshly booked although the referee did suggest it was for a number of niggle fouls.
The home side were limited to half chances and the visitors constantly looking dangerous on the break, and they took control after twenty minutes with a long ball forward in which the midfielder managed to cut the ball back across goal, before one player found herself free to shoot home.
It was soon 2-0 as another ball over the top wasn’t dealt with and the speedy forward able to poke it past the on rushing keeper. This partially woke the home side up and they finally created a bit of magic in front of goal. The ball finding Natasha Leach who on her weaker left foot, controlled the ball before curing it into the far corner.
One goal behind and half time looming would have been acceptable, but the Eagles were hit with another sucker punch as from the right wing, a deep cross was missed by everyone except the Kettering player, who slid in to make it 3-1.
The second half saw Arnold slowly improving but Kettering were comfortably holding on to their lead which led to a fairly tepid final 45 minutes although Emily Hallam did produce a couple of good reaction saves to keep the score line down.
A real off day but centre back Chay Davey was deservedly player of the match with another solid performance.
Team: Hallam, Potter T, Davey, Potter C, Lorimer, Jordan, Willows, Leach, Parker, Nelis, Norman
POPULAR: Costumes from the wartime era were on show at the ‘It Will Be Over By Christmas (But Never Was)’ event in Carlton
HUNDREDS of people gathered at the Drill Hall in Carlton on Saturday for an evening of wartime songs, stories and supper.
The ‘It Will All Be Over By Christmas (But It Never Was)’ charity event attracted over 200 guests and raised hundreds of pounds for Netherfield & District WI, the We R Here charity and Carlton & District British Legion.
The charity event took guests back in time to the Christmas of 1918, when surviving soldiers who had been abroad fighting during World War One returned home following the end of the conflict.
In attendance on the night were the Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Meredith Lawrence; Vernon Coaker, Labour MP for Gedling; Jane Jefferson, Chair of the Nottinghamshire Federation of the Women’s institute; and officers of the Royal British Legion.
To begin proceedings Carlton Brass performed a medley of wartime favourites. Singer Lily Taylor – Ward, a local soprano singer, also entertained the audience with a selection of period tunes.
A hearty meal of beef stew and dumplings, along with a helping of bubble and squeak, was served to the guests and was chosen to reflect wartime rationing at the time.
READY TO EAT: Mayor of Gedling, Meredith Lawrence is pictured with event caterers Summersby Catering
Local models were invited to take to the catwalk later in the evening and showcase a selection of authentic costumes worn during the era. On display were soldiers and suffragettes uniforms, wartime wedding dresses and even a gamekeeper costume.
The Spotlight Drama Group of Netherfield explored the centenary of the naval battle of Jutland and what it meant to those who served in it before Lily Taylor-Ward led the audience in a singalong from the music hall which concluded with everyone upstanding for a patriotic ‘Land of Hope and Glory’.
Carlton Brass finally brought the evening to a close with the ‘Last Post’ intertwined with Auld Lang Syne.
MOVING: Carlton Brass end the evening by playing out with ‘The Last Post’
A new booklet has been launched to showcase the rich royal history of Bestwood Country Park.
The publication, which has been produced by Friends of Bestwood Country Park and Nottingham County Council, takes the form of a timeline and charts key milestones in the park’s history from 6,000BC to the present day.
Bestwood Country Park once played host to a royal hunting lodge and attracted many key figures from British history, who all feature in the timeline: Edward III went hunting here and Richard III was in residence when he was given the news that Henry Tudor was approaching with his army.
Charles II and his mistress Nell Gwyn also often enjoyed visits to Bestwood, where they lived a simple woodland life, free from the prying eyes of the court. Charles II eventually handed over ownership of Bestwood Lodge and park to his mistress as a gift.
Because of her long association with the park, a direct descendant of Gwyn was asked to contribute to the new booklet. Charles Beauclerk, who is also son of the 14th Duke of St Albans, has produced his own personal timeline and it has been included in the new publication.
Councillor John Knight, Committee Chairman for Culture at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “This new timeline booklet highlights many of the fascinating periods of Bestwood’s history and will be a valuable resource. The country park enjoys as colourful a history as our two other famous country parks in Nottinghamshire – Sherwood Forest and Rufford Abbey.
“We are always keen to learn more about and promote Bestwood’s fascinating history and we are very pleased to be working with Charles Beauclerk, one of Nell Gwyn’s direct descendants, and the Friends group on this project.”
The booklet is now available in the Dynamo House Community Café, which is run jointly by volunteers from the Friends and Bestwood Village WI. The Cafe is open from 10am – 1pm every Saturday.
Tesco has today announced that it is to end 24-hour trading at its Carlton store.
The company blames the growth in online shopping for the decision and says that fewer stores now have customers at night.
The store will now be closed between midnight and 6am and job losses are expected because of the move.
The supermarket giant today published a list of the 76 stores, which included Carlton, affected by the decision. They will all be closing at midnight from March.
It is not yet known if jobs will be affected by the decision.
Tony Hoggett, retail director for Tesco, said: “We’re always thinking about how to better serve our customers better in each of our stores, and with the growth of online shopping, these stores saw very few customers during the night.
“It makes much more sense for colleagues to focus on replenishing the shelves instead and making sure they’re fully stocked when they open at 6am.
One of the biggest artists of the past 12 months, Grammy award winner and Brit nominated pop sensation Jess Glynne is to headline Splendour on 23 July 2016.
The British singer-songwriter has been booked for the Wollaton Park festival in July hot on the heels of a US, European and UK headline tour promoting her no1. double platinum album.
George Akins, owner, DHP Family, said: “We’re delighted to announce Jess is to headline Splendour this year. With her UK tour completely sold out already, it’s good news for the fans who were disappointed after she was forced to pull out last year to undergo vocal cord surgery. Those who got to see her play a very well received sell out show at Rock City last November will be delighted to see her return to the city once again.”
The booking comes on the back of an amazing year for the artist after her debut album – ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ – made her the biggest selling debut artist of the year. The album features her five number one singles including smash hit ‘Hold My Hand’ and its equally successful follow up ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, along with the recent single ‘Take Me Home’, the official song for Children in Need.
Jess is the first solo female artist to headline Splendour since Kate Nash took to the main stage in the first year of the festival in 2008.
The singer, 26, has already equalled the record for the most number one singles by a British female solo artist — five — and has now announced a brand new single from the album, ‘Ain’t Got Far To Go’, due for release on 26 February via Atlantic.
Jess Glynne is the first of the line up to be announced for the city’s annual summer bonanza of music, comedy, food and drink with many more artists, comedians and entertainers to be revealed over the coming months.
Recognised as the city’s biggest summer day out and shortlisted in the final three for Best Festival in the national Live Music Business awards, organisers DHP Family and Nottingham City Council are keen to replicate the success of last year which saw 20,000 turning out to see storming sets from headliners The Specials, James, Bananarama and Lawson. With lots happening all over the park aside from the three music stages, including comedy in the courtyard, a kids’ area and entertainers out and about in the crowd, the festival is a fantastic day out for all the family.
Tickets can be purchased from all the main ticketing sites or in person from locations around the city such as Nottingham Tourism Centre; Royal Concert Hall and city council leisure centres.
Residents are being urged to hang up on a bogus council caller
A bogus caller who claims to work for the council has been targeting people in the borough and asking for their personal details over the phone.
Nottingham County Council today warned people to remain alert following complaints this week about the male caller who claims he work for ‘Nottingham Council’ and then goes on to ask about PPI claims.
The man then requests the names and birth dates of householders and other family members. When challenged about his council claims, he quickly hangs up. There have been no reports so far of the caller asking people for their bank details.
Councillor Glynn Gilfoyle, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community Safety Committee, said: “The County Council will never contact you to discuss car accidents or any other claims management type scenario.
“If you do receive a call from someone claiming to be from Nottinghamshire County Council and you are at all unsure about it, ask for their full name and say you’ll contact them back. You can then ring the County Council on 0300 500 80 80 to verify the identity of the caller. If the caller is bogus they will probably hang up without giving you any details.”
People are also reminded that if bogus callers have given you information which may help trace them, please report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit www.actionfraud.police.uk
BAN: Nottingham City Council plan to make outdoor events this summer smoke free
GEDLING borough residents have slammed plans by Nottingham City Council to make a number of its outdoor events smoke-free this summer.
The council announced today that the move is to protect children and young people who attend these events.
Smoking won’t be allowed at the Lord Mayor’s Parade, the family area at the Riverside Festival, or outdoor theatres at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey from this summer.
The decision follows the success of a smoking ban last year at the Beach and Winter Wonderland events in Old Market Square.
But residents across the borough today contacted Gedling Eye accusing Nottingham City Council of being unfair to smokers.
Sheila Moore, from Mapperley, said: “It’s outside and smoking is banned. It’s ridiculous.We smokers were moved outside by the smoking ban a few years ago, now we’re not allowed there either. Where can we go?
She added: “Some kids will miss out now on these events as some parents who smoke and may be put off by attending.”
Michael Watson, of Woodthorpe, wanted to know why the council only target smokers and not drinkers as well.
He said: “I have seen fights break out at events involving people who have been drinking heavily. Surely booze isn’t good for people’s health, but it remains on sale at some of these events.”
James Barnes, from Carlton, agreed that drinkers should also be targeted.
He said: “It makes me laugh. I don’t drink but like a smoke. We get targeted but the council put on a beer festival each year that surely contributes to damaging people’s health.”
Some did agree with the council’s stance on smoking at their events.
@eliliott_stanley tweeted that he was backing the council’s ban.
He wrote: “It should be banned everywhere apart from the odd designated spots away from the main public areas. Imagine if [smoking] had been invented today with all we know about its effects – would never be allowed.”
Today Nottingham City Council defended plans to make their key outdoor events over the summer smoke-free.
Councillor Alex Norris, Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health at the City Council, said: “Smoking has a huge impact on the health of Nottingham’s citizens. It’s a major cause of illness and explains much of the differences in health between the richest and poorest people in our city.
“It’s right that across all organisations in the health community we make this a priority and we’re delighted to announce this programme of events.
“This is not about preaching to people but about making a concerted effort to raise the awareness of damage that smoking causes, of the positive alternatives we can offer and, critically, break the cycle of smoking being passed down the generations.”
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A new booklet has been launched to showcase the rich royal history of Bestwood Country Park.
