Get your hands in the air and dust off your glowsticks – Clubland is taking over the iconic Newstead Abbey next summer.
The legendary Clubland brand has been setting dancefloors alight for years, and now it is returning to venues across the UK bigger, louder, and more spectacular than ever.
Clubland takes over the iconic Newstead Abbey on Friday, July 3 2026 in association with Ravers Reunited with 2 areas of amazing music with an iconic open air Abbey back drop & a magical enchanted forest stage
The date at Newstead Abbey will bring together a selection of the best DJs spinning the biggest tunes from across the decades of Clubland classics. Expect the beats that defined a generation — from euphoric trance and hands-in-the-air anthems to the freshest modern remixes that keep the Clubland spirit alive.
The celebration of club culture, energy, and unity will feature breathtaking visuals, state-of-the-art sound systems, and a “light show that will turn Leeds into the ultimate dance arena”.
Organisers said: “Whether you grew up with Clubland or you are discovering it for the first time, this tour is the perfect opportunity to relive the magic or make brand new memories on the dancefloor.
“Gather your crew, dust off your glowsticks, and prepare for an electrifying night of non-stop anthems, amazing energy, and pure nostalgia. Tickets are expected to sell fast so don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event. The beats are back. The lights are ready. The dancefloor is waiting.”
Clubland tickets are available on general sale on Friday Nov 7 at 10am. More details and a link to buy tickets can be found in our new What’s On guide HERE
Pensioners in Gedling borough are being warned to be on the alert with Winter Fuel Payment scams on the rise as the cold snap bites.
Scambusters Action Fraud say they have received 2,790 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payment scams in the UK, with victims across the UK reporting losses totalling over £27,000.
Between April and September 2025, Action Fraud has received 2,790 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payment scams, with victims reporting losses totalling over £27,000.
A spokesman said: “Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything. If you receive any text messages about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam
“Not sure if a message is real? Contact the organisation directly using the contact details on their official website, not the number or web address in the message.
“Your bank – or any other official source – won’t ask you to supply personal information by email or text message. “
Those who receive a suspicious SMS or RCS message, you can report it for free by forwarding it to 7726.
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040, or call Police on 101.
Public confidence in Nottinghamshire Police has been falling – but there are plans to improve officer visibility in response.
New figures show public confidence in 2023/24 sat at around 52 percent, and the force expected it to rise to 55 percent by September this year.
However the target was missed, with public confidence now even lower at 50.4 percent.
The data comes from the latest police and crime survey, from which the three main areas of concern all related to public confidence in the force.
During a Nottinghamshire police and crime panel meeting on Monday (November 17) the worsening confidence in the police was discussed.
Cllr John Wilmott (Ash Ind) said: “It is all about public confidence in the police, and it has unfortunately continued to fall over the past year.
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“Can you elaborate on the work being undertaken to address the continued depressed level of public confidence of the police?”
“We are not seeing the uplift we were hoping to see at this stage of the year”
Dan Howitt, head of strategy and performance at the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), said the force had “not been seeing the uplift we were hoping to see at this stage of the year”.
“We are somewhat at the mercy of negative media articles, more often than not involving the Metropolitan Police service, which also no doubt has an impact on general perceptions and public confidence locally,” he said.
“Particularly given 77 percent of those that respond to this have had no direct contact with the police over the last year.”
The perception that police are visible in areas of greatest need has also fallen from 34.6 percent to 31.7 percent, and had a target of 37 percent.
Similarly the perception the force has been tackling issues of local concern has dropped from 40.7 percent to 36.7 percent, not meeting the target of 43.7 percent.
Mr Howitt added: “We really are doing all we can in terms of our work with the force to, A: improve visibility, and B: have a little more control over the narrative as part of the media strategy to address the misinformation and disinformation of levels of risk.”
The meeting was told the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Gary Godden (Lab), was represented at a board that discusses public trust and confidence in the police, which has been working to get a “grip”.
There are also a number of planned high visibility operations, including Operation Sceptre, part of a nationally-run campaign to tackle knife crime.
Angela Kandola, the deputy PCC, said the force had reported that serious violence was down by 21 percent, hospital admissions for sharp objects were down by 10 percent, possession offences up two percent, and county lines crimes down from 25 percent to eight percent.
The survey also found the quality of investigations “is very positive”, and the proportion of crime where a suspect is identified has increased which is “all very positive”.
Just two councils for North and South Notts should be created to serve the county when nine existing local authorities are scrapped, Gedling Borough Council say.
The council is one of six in Notts who have created a joint proposal in response to a request by government for suggestions on how counties should be served when the current authorities are scrapped in 2028.
The Government announced back in February that they want to overhaul how local councils are run in a bid to improve efficiency. Larger unitary councils would be formed to replace the smaller authorities currently in power.
The Notts councils are proposing that two unitary authorities are created that are ‘rooted in community and connected by place’. They would provide services for residents in the north and south of the county:
Sherwood Forest (North Nottinghamshire) – comprising Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Gedling, Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood Council areas
Nottingham and South Nottinghamshire (South Nottinghamshire) – comprising Broxtowe, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe Council areas
The proposals represent the biggest shake-up of local government in over 50 years.
The cover to the document outlining the final propsal
The north-south model, known throughout the public engagement process as Option 1e received the strongest support. The feedback from the public showed that Option 1e received more support than 1b, with around a third of respondents calling for a North-South and perceived geographic split.
The proposal is backed by leaders representing over 70% of the region’s geography and 473,000 residents, and aligns with similar plans in neighbouring Derbyshire.
Councillor Julie Leigh (Bassetlaw), Councillor Paul Peacock (Newark and Sherwood), Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams (Mansfield), and Councillor John Clarke MBE (Gedling) have united in support of the proposal, saying it has the potential to deliver lasting change, financial sustainability, and genuine transformation in public services.
The Leaders have acknowledged concerns raised by residents about the need for reorganisation and the impact it could have on local communities.
A joint statement from Council Leaders from Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood, Mansfield and Gedling said: “This proposal will deliver significant efficiency savings and remove the confusion and duplication that is caused by the current system of county and district councils.
“Our proposal carries the potential to improve local services and enhance the prosperity of our areas through stronger economic and housing growth, and it brings communities together that have a common connection.
Option 1b would place the iconic City Ground and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground outside of the Nottingham boundary that residents say does not make sense.
“Since this process began in February, we have worked collaboratively with all councils throughout this intense period. However, we must be realistic about what will deliver the best outcome for our residents, and this is the most sensible option.
“The other option (Option 1b) would place the iconic City Ground (home of Nottingham Forest Football Club) and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground outside of the Nottingham boundary and in a Council that stretches up to and beyond Doncaster. As residents have identified for themselves, this does not make sense.
“Listening carefully to our residents, we know that there are some concerns around LGR but our proposal recognises these and looks at ways we can address them head on.
“We know that Government has mandated Local Government reform, and failure to put through a sensible proposal, such as ours, could mean that Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are given an option that is not the best for the people. Therefore, we have carefully listened to the feedback received so far, and will continue to do so, to shape what we believe is the very best option for all.”
The preferred option will now go to councils for approval before being submitted to government for consideration. There will then be a period of government engagement on all options presented by Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
The current nine Councils across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are expected to be abolished on March 31, 2028 with the two new Councils beginning the following day.
People across Gedling borough have been backing a new campaign calling on the Government to reduce the maximum volume of consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels.
The Fireworks Impact Coalition, made up of 19 animal and people-focussed charities – are calling for tighter fireworks regulation to help reduce burn injuries, animal distress and mental health impacts.
The coalition want to highlight the distressing effect on household pets and wildlife, the mental health impacts on individuals with conditions like PTSD and the shocking frequency of adults and children suffering burns from fireworks.
A petition set up by campaigners has now been surpassed the 100,000 signatures required to trigger a potential debate in Parliament, with 431 of those signing based in the borough.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary is one of the animal charities involved in the campaign.
Helen Whitelegg, Redwings’ campaigns and policy manager, said: “A lot of MPs who said they would be keen to support a parliamentary debate on the topic. At this time, we’re waiting to hear whether the Government will hold a debate following the level of support our petition has attracted.
“Once a UK Government and Parliamentpetition surpasses 100,000 signatures this must be considered, and the petition calling for better regulation of fireworks that have far exceeded the 100,000 signature threshold.
“There have been so many tragedies involving fireworks shared on social media and covered in the mainstream news over the past two weeks.
“A two-year-old horse suffered a broken leg and had to be put to sleep after a large firework display near their home in West Sussex. On Friday we spoke with an owner whose horse hit their head after being spooked by fireworks and x-rays have shown she has a broken jaw. Lucy isn’t out of the woods yet and is facing eight weeks of soft food every few hours and continued veterinary support that will lead to significant cost.
“These are just some of the incidents involving horses that have happened this year, that we know about, as well as many devastating incidents involving dogs and other animals. Children and adults have also been badly injured. Fireworks have been thrown at police.
“A bland response from Government to these calls for change won’t be acceptable now. People want and need more effective restrictions on the use of fireworks in the UK, for people, animals and the environment.”
A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Oxclose Lane Police Station as part of national efforts to deter knife crime.
Police are urging people across Gedling borough to hand in knives and other weapons during Operation Sceptre – a national week of action.
An amnesty bin is now in place at the Arnold station until the end of the week.
Anyone wanting to drop a knife off at the amnesty bin is asked to package it up safely in a box, or wrapping it in bubble wrap.
During the previous Sceptre, in May, a total of 222 knives were handed in across Notts.
An amnesty bin is now in place at Oxclose Lane Police Station until the end of the weekMachetes, samurai swords, flick knives and kitchen blades were all safely disposed of in amnesty bins during previous campaigns
Machetes, samurai swords, flick knives and kitchen blades were all safely disposed of in amnesty bins.
Chief Inspector Kylie Davies said she wants to see the momentum continue this Sceptre, with the force’s knife crime lead urging people to hand over any unwanted or illegal weapons.
She said: “Every weapon taken off the streets is a positive development and makes our communities safer.
“It was pleasing to see so many people make use of our amnesty bin offering during the last Sceptre and we want to continue this momentum.”
People can hand in weapons without fear of prosecution by police during the campaign.
“If the main reason for people feeling hesitant is because they’re worried about getting into trouble, I can assure them that this will not be the case,” said Chief Inspector Davies.
“This initiative is not a trick. We want to take these blades and other offensive weapons off our streets and this amnesty makes that easier and more efficient.
“Knife crime has devastating consequences, so anything we can do to take these weapons out of harm’s way is a good thing and something we support as a force.”
It has more than £2 billion to spend on improvements, secured in funding from central government.
But what it will be spent on exactly is down to the people.
Those who want to share their thoughts can have their say on the EMCCA website, where a wide-reaching questionnaire and survey is now live.
The Mayor is also hosting public drop-in exhibitions across the region from now until just before Christmas, where those interested can talk to her at one of 17 locations across the region – one for each borough/district and one each in the cities of Nottingham and Derby.
The Mayor has more than £2 billion to spend on improvements, secured in funding from central government.
“This really sets out our strategic priorities for the next 15 years,” said the Mayor. “We’re asking people to give us their views and to understand some of the challenges that we face in this region and to talk to us more about that.
“There are opportunities in the questionnaire for people to tell us their thoughts. This is about the big picture. We’ve got to think differently and we want to hear from people. I hope we’re going to have lots of people submitting their views and contributing.”
When the consultation is finished, it will be used to create a strategy for the region, which will be put into a more nuanced plan by the end of 2026.
“This is really about the strategic plan,” said the Mayor. “It’s not so much about whether the 55 bus stops at the end of my road.”
The consultation, which lasts until February 13, will be advertised everywhere over the next three months, with the first indication of that via posters put up on this Stagecoach bus’ wall.
“Hopefully, for the next 12 weeks, the public in this region will not be able to avoid me,” says Mayor Claire. “I’ve already had to warn my family to not crash the car when they see my picture on the back of a bus.”
Six fights for a fairer, better-connected East Midlands
The Mayor’s plan is built around six key “fights” that she says reflect what matters to her the most.
Fighting congestion No one has a favourite traffic jam. Congestion means pollution, frustration and lost time – a daily barrier to work, productivity and wellbeing. The Mayor wants to hear how important you feel it is to tackle congestion and what local solutions could work best in the face of ongoing traffic growth.
Fighting for young people’s independence Many families spend their days as unpaid chauffeurs. A fair transport system should give young people safe, affordable, independent travel – helping them reach education, training and social opportunities.
Fighting for connected communities Town and city centres must be joined by better links to the places where people live and work. Schools, hospitals and major employers should be accessible without relying on shuttlebuses – the Mayor wants to hear what improvements are needed to make this possible.
Fighting for reliable public transport When a bus is full before it reaches your stop, when services are patchy or unreliable, everyday life becomes harder. The plan aims to map and fix these gaps so every community has dependable, affordable options.
Fighting for better roads Drivers and cyclists alike have zero tolerance for potholes. Poor-quality roads damage vehicles, safety and confidence. The Mayor is asking how much of the transport budget people want to see invested in fixing roads relative to other transport improvements.
Fighting for safe and clean bus stops The signpost of the community but if they’re unlit, without customer information and in need of repair, they can be a barrier to people using a bus service, especially in rural areas. The Mayor wants to know what residents need from their bus stops to make them more appealing.
The Government are expected to announce plans tomorrow (19) banning reselling tickets to live events for a profit in a bid to crackdown on ticket touts and resale sites.
Tackling ticket touts was one of the Labour government’s pre-election pledges, as fans complained of massively inflated prices for resale tickets for music and sporting events.
According to analysis by the Competition and Market Authority (CMA), tickets sold on the resale market are typically marked up by more than 50%.
New research from Which? Magazine found that some tickets to see the Oasis reunion at Wembley Stadium over the summer were listed for as much as £4,442.
The move is now expected to be announced on Wednesday and comes after an open letter by some of the biggest names in music. In the letter dozens of artists including Sam Fender, Dua Lipa and Coldplay urged Sir Keir Starmer to protect fans from exploitation.
Other signatories included consumer watchdog Which? the Football Supporters’ Association and groups representing the music and theatre industries, venues, and ticket retailers.
A recent consultation on the changes had canvassed views on capping costs at up to 30% above the face value of a ticket, but ministers are now expected to set the limit at face value, although some fees could still be charged on top of the original ticket price.
Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, said the move would be “great news for music and sports fans”, adding the plan would “rein in professional touts and put tickets back in the hands of real fans”.
Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment said it already limits resale in the UK to face value prices and described the reported plan as “another major step forward for fans”.
Resale sites like Viagogo and Stubhub have previously claimed that a price cap could push customers towards unregulated sites and social media, putting them at increased risk of fraud.
The government declined to comment on the reports.
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