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Nottingham’s best November events and nightlife

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Nottingham’s best November events and nightlife

November brings a lot of energy to Nottingham with its packed schedule of Christmas markets, live shows, and buzzing nightlife spots. Festive lights start to sparkle, and the air fills with the scent of seasonal cheer from markets and performances. 

Residents in Gedling find these attractions close to home, just a few minutes’ drive or bus ride away. Certainly, this month offers perfect opportunities to get out and explore what the city holds with family and friends.

Family-Friendly & Cultural Highlights

November never falls short of events that cater to families and those with a love for culture. These gatherings foster community spirit and provide entertainment for all ages.

  • Nottingham Winter Wonderland: Opens on 12 November and runs until 31 December in Old Market Square. This spot transforms into a festive hub, featuring an ice rink trail, market stalls selling gifts and treats, and an observation wheel with views over the city. Families often spend hours here skating or browsing handmade items. 
  • Gedling Christmas Light Switch-On: A local favourite that usually takes place in late November. The event brings together community groups and local bands for an evening of carols, the official lighting, and family-friendly entertainment close to home.
  • Nottingham Comedy Festival: Running throughout November, the festival brings together comedy nights that everyone can enjoy. Venues like Canalhouse host affordable gigs that keep the folks laughing. 
  • Local art and craft markets: Regular markets across neighbourhoods (often running until late November) showcase regional makers, seasonal crafts, and hands-on activities. Artisans display handmade jewellery, prints, and textiles, creating a relaxed space for people to explore creativity and pick up unique gifts. 

Each event brings a combination of community spirit, accessible timings, and family-focused activities. Many organisers schedule daytime sessions and early evening slots that are suitable for family routines. Emphasis is on safe, cheerful outings.

Music, Theatre & Live Performances

Nottingham’s entertainment options light up November with a packed lineup of music and theatre.

  • The Motorpoint Arena hosts headline concerts and touring productions, bringing national and international artists to the city. 
  • Theatre Royal stages ‘Here & Now – The Steps Musical’ from 11 to 16 November, a lively production full of hits and dance. Adam Ant appears on 12 November for a dose of classic rock vibes. 
  • Nottingham Playhouse wraps up Eureka Day on 15 November, a sharp play about modern dilemmas, then launches Sleeping Beauty on 28 November for panto fun that families adore. 
  • Rescue Rooms features Still Remains on 12 November, where audiences get close to rising talents in a raw atmosphere.
  • Rock City lines up SPRINTS on 12 November, and CMAT on 14 November, known for their punchy indie and rock sounds that keep nights electric. 

These venues capture the city’s love for live acts, from big arena spectacles to gritty club shows that define Nottingham’s music pulse this month.

Nottingham’s Nightlife Scene

As days shorten, evenings in Nottingham shift to cosy pubs, stylish cocktail bars, and spots that stay open late. Areas like Hockley buzz with places such as The Alchemist for creative drinks or Annie’s Burger Shack for casual bites alongside beers. These venues create welcoming spaces where friends gather over shared plates and stories.

For those looking for something different, Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club hosts the WSOP Circuit from November 14 to 24, featuring ring events and a £1 million guaranteed Main Event that combines strategy with excitement in a social hub. 

If you’re after something a bit more upmarket, then the Alea in Nottingham is a good shout. You can enjoy all of the most popular games you might have played online at sites like NetBet, with the element of opulence and glamour online casinos struggle to replicate. The standout feature of the Alea is Marco Pierre-White’s Steakhouse and Grill, where you can enjoy some of the finest food and drink before a night at the tables, elevating this to the kind of experience it’s tough to have outside of Vegas.

Food, Drink & Local Markets

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November ushers in Nottingham’s food season with markets and eateries that bring warmth to the colder days. These seasonal food events celebrate local producers and independent hospitality.

  • The Nottingham Vegan Market typically runs on select weekends, offering a range of plant-based street food and artisanal products. Visitors can enjoy freshly baked goods and hot meals that cater to every dietary preference.
  • The Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle will take place from 28 to 30 November, featuring stalls that focus on seasonal foods, including mulled wine and artisan cheeses. 
  • In Gedling, The Gedling Inn serves hearty pub meals with local ales – a perfect stop for anyone craving comfort food and a relaxed, local atmosphere.
  • Hockley boasts options like Kayal for spicy Indian dishes or Belgo for Belgian-inspired fare.

Coffee shops in these areas offer quiet corners for savouring warm drinks. Be sure to support these independent spots to strengthen the community, as vendors pour their heart into making fresh, local dishes that make every visit special.

Closing Thoughts – Celebrating Nottingham’s Vibrant Scene

Nottingham mixes culture, entertainment, and new ideas in ways that keep November alive. Featuring Gedling’s light switch-on and the city’s arenas and markets, the area brims with family-friendly events, concerts, and intimate nights at smaller venues. 

With so many activities happening close to home, residents can find joy in neighbourhood gatherings and urban night events that bring people together. It also keeps the city buzzing as the seasons change. Embrace the season, explore local listings, and get involved in the events that make Nottingham a welcoming place to spend the month of November.

Council leaders prepare to submit ‘preferred option’ for local government shake-up that would see Gedling merge with City

Graham Finch
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Council leaders prepare to submit ‘preferred option’ for local government shake-up that would see Gedling merge with City

A proposal recommending a merger between Gedling, Broxtowe and Nottingham City Council could soon be on its way to Westminster ahead of an incoming shake up of local government.

Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcillfe Borough Councils have been working on a recommendation for local government reorganisation in Notts after deciding to reject s joint proposal from the county’s other local authorities.

Last year the Government called on councils across the country to put together plans for the reorganisation of their area’s local authorities as part of the shake up. The process, known as Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is designed to replace existing ‘two-tier’ structures such as the one in Nottinghamshire 

A two-tiered system means services are shared between two, and sometimes three, councils. The second tier of local government is currently made up of seven borough and district Councils in Notts. In some areas there may also be a third tier – a town or parish council. Nottinghamshire County Council is a first-tier local authority. 

Once a new structure is approved, all seven of Nottinghamshire’s district and boroughs would disappear.

Gedling Borough Council could be forced to merge with Nottingham City Council and form a new authority. Pictured is current Nottingham City Council leader Cllr Neghat Khan
Councillor Neil Clarke
Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Neil Clarke said their proposal was ‘the best one’ given the evidence

Leaders at Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council Mick Barton and Neil Clarke yesterday (12) unveiled their final version of a joint proposal for an LDR structure that would see the creation of two new local authorities. 

Councillors were asked to vote for two of a number of options for reorganisation at a county council meeting on September 2 before a submission is made to the Government. They voted by 43 to 11 in favour of progressing option 1b that would see Broxtowe and Gedling combine with Nottingham City as one unitary authority, and all other districts as another. 

The proposal by other authorities in Notts opted for Nottingham City to expand its boundary to include Broxtowe and Rushcliffe districts as part of a new unitary. A second unitary would then be formed to cover the rest of Nottinghamshire. This is the Government’s preferred option – but was rejected by Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe.

Nottinghamshire County Council issued a video statement on social media at the time, stating the authority had “hardly” been involved in a public consultation exercise over future council structure and would now be working on an alternative.

Councillor Mick Barton, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Since we were elected in May I was given a job to do, and that was to deliver a proposal on LGR (Local Government Reorganisation).  

“From the very beginning, I wanted communities, residents and businesses to be at the forefront of what this policy represents and delivers. 

“Five months on, we have the proposal ready to go to Full Council on November 20, and I am happy with our final proposal.  

“As I feel that the document we are putting forward is a superior piece of work.  I look forward to delivering this final document to full council and formally signing it off and then sending it to the government at the end of the month.” 

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council added: “This proposal is the best one given the evidence – it brings together what works, keeps our communities at the heart of decision-making, and ensures we’re ready for the future.” 

The Government is expected to reach a final decision on the future council structure in Nottinghamshire in March 2026, and they say the new-look councils will be established in 2028.

What does Local Government Reorganisation mean for Gedling borough?

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What does Local Government Reorganisation mean for Gedling borough?

The changes that have been proposed to Nottinghamshire councils could affect how many services are delivered in Gedling borough and beyond.

Back in February, the government invited councils in Nottingham to explore reorganisation again, as with many other councils across the country.

This is a part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in areas with two-tier councils, which includes Nottinghamshire, with it having a county council as well as separate borough councils.

This isn’t the first time the idea has been proposed in Nottinghamshire, with the last plans for a shake-up being dropped back in 2019.

The city council is a separate entity, already under a unitary council, but is still part of the proposed plans.

The government seeks to create a unitary council which they say would make local government more efficient and could save money by taking actions such as sharing more resources and merging departments.

They say the aim is to reduce confusion over council responsibilities and make services more efficient and easier to access.

There are two main ways the councils are considering reorganising.

One, known as option 1b, includes combining Nottingham City council with Gedling and Broxtowe into a new unitary council, leaving the other five areas to form a second unitary council.

The other proposed option, known as option 1e, would see the city council merge instead with Rushcliffe and Broxtowe to similar ends.

These plans have not come without criticism, with leaders of both the city council and Broxtowe council voicing their concerns on the boundary changes.

Some have argued that this could cut the red tape, with residents only having to navigate one website or call one number to get the service they need, instead of the potentially two they do currently.

But others have said that changing the boundaries and a unified council could lose touch with the distinct needs of boroughs such as Gedling.

There are also concerns around the jobs of those currently working for the councils in question.

This comes after back in September, several of the Nottinghamshire councils released a report which detailed residents’ thoughts on the reforms.

It found that two in three residents were against the possible changes to the council boundaries, with 70% of respondents saying they were satisfied with the services they were receiving from their council.

But only 20,000 people were a part of the consultation which happened over the summer (until mid-September), which is less than 1% of Nottinghamshire’s population.

This report was released by seven Nottinghamshire councils, to the disappointment of both the Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) and Rushcliffe borough council (RBC) who dismissed the report.

In a joint statement The Council Leaders, Councillor Mick Barton (NCC) and Councillor Neil Clarke (RBC) said: “Under 24 hours to review and publish a lengthy and incredibly important report that could form a cornerstone of the future of local government in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is irresponsible.

“This engagement is not finished and so far, has failed to reach most of our residents and businesses.

“The only clear message from this report is that two in three people here in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire do not want the Labour Government’s reorganisation.”

These two councils have now worked on an alternative proposal which would see Gedling and Broxtowe merge with the City, and Nottinghamshire Cpunty Council join with the remaining authorities.

All proposals are due at the end of November, with meetings and final additions still being made.

After the submission date on November 28, there will then be a review period by the government.

A decision is expected to be made on the proposals made by the Nottinghamshire councils (and 20 other councils across the country) by summer 2026.

If these plans were approved, a unitary council could take over from 2028 onwards.

‘Vulnerable’ future ahead for Gedling bowls club as council pushes back key decision

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‘Vulnerable’ future ahead for Gedling bowls club as council pushes back key decision

The future of a Gedling bowls club remains ‘vulnerable’ after a key decision over its inclusion in leisure centre redevelopment plans was deferred.

In September 2025, the fate of Gedling Indoor Bowls Club was left in doubt following a decision by Gedling Borough Council’s cabinet to no longer include the club in its plans to replace Carlton Forum Leisure Centre and the Richard Herrod site with a new building.

Under the plans, a new ‘Carlton Active’ leisure and community facility would be built on the Richard Herrod Site, which could include an eight-lane swimming pool and teaching pool, a 100-station gym, community rooms and a café.

At September’s cabinet meeting, the authority decided to offer what was described as “non-financial support” to the club, for members to look for options to relocate, due to council financial reasons.

Up until that point, the Richard Herrod-based club, that has been running since 1987, had been considered in the redevelopment proposals.

It now has 330 members and a petition was presented to the council in a meeting on Wednesday (November 12), signed by 1,021 people at the time of submission, calling on the authority to “reinstate, retain and protect” indoor bowling within plans. The petition now has 1,181 signatures.

Speaking to the local democracy reporting service (LDRS) back in September, Ian Summerscales, director of the bowls club, said the decision to not include the club in plans was “effectively shortening people’s lives”.

He said it would cause social isolation that “people don’t survive” for long, with the club also offering mental respite for members and provision for disability bowls.

Presenting the petition in Wednesday’s meeting, Jenny Higgins, club director, said the club was a “lifeline” and it wanted to work with the council to find a “balanced solution”.

She questioned the council’s concerns for financial viability, stating the option to include the bowls club would give a surplus to the council in year two.

Speaking during the meeting, Councillor Henry Wheeler (Lab), portfolio holder for lifestyles, health and wellbeing, said a six-rink bowls facility in the plans would add between £5.6 million to £7.7 million to capital costs, leaving the council a subsidy of around £500,000 a year.

He said figures had been “cleared by independent sector specialist consultants using current market rates” and a smaller three or four rink alternative option to include bowls in the plans would not be “operationally viable” for the club due to competition standards.

Cllr Wheeler called for the decision responding to the petition to be deferred to the cabinet – this was later accepted by the council.

The club’s moves to try save its future at the new leisure centre was supported by some councillors.

Cllr Sam Smith (Con) described the club as a “gem” in the borough and called on the council to look at the proposal figures again.

The non-financial support offer to the club was called a “series of words without any substance” by Cllr Martin Smith (Con).

Cllr Darren Maltby (Con) said the council should be looking at increasing its “inclusive” facilities when speaking of the club’s importance in disability bowls, saying: “You can’t measure the benefit people get from this in money, but in the quality of life.”

Speaking on alternatives, Cllr Andrew Ellwood (Lib Dem) said he did have “reservations” financially for a six-rink site but a three or four rink alternative could be looked at, enabling the club to still hold local competitions.

Cllr Andrew Meads (Ind) called it “cavalier” to “rush” any wider redevelopment plans, adding Carlton may find itself under a new local authority with upcoming local government reorganisation plans.

He suggested if people were not happy regarding the subsidy for the Richard Herrod Centre then “lease the whole site to the bowling club, let them run it as a social enterprise and see if they can keep it on its feet on their own”.

Speaking to the LDRS following Wednesday’s deferral decision, Mr Summerscales said he was “pleased” the petition was not immediately rejected but said the club had not been consulted on a smaller-rink option.

He said he believes if the final inclusion decision comes down to the council’s leading Labour group then the “decision won’t change”, saying: “We’re still feeling vulnerable. We really need the council to take on board all those considerations – particularly around the issues affecting health and wellbeing.”

Mr Summerscales says the club is willing to work with the authority on assessing alternative inclusion options and their financial viability on both sides, adding: “We’re fairly confident we would be able to make anything work.”

The club runs 2,200 indoor bowling sessions each month, including sessions offered for disabled bowlers, and members are aged between 25 and 92.

Both leisure centres currently face more than £2 million in backlog works and require a yearly subsidy of around £545,000, making them “unsustainable in their current form”, according to council papers.

The club’s inclusion in redevelopment plans will be discussed further at a future cabinet meeting.

‘FAILED EXPERIMENT’: Police and Crime Commissioner roles to be scrapped by government

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‘FAILED EXPERIMENT’: Police and Crime Commissioner roles to be scrapped by government

POLICE and Crime Commissioner roles are to be abolished, the Government has announced.

The Home Office said the move will save the taxpayer at least £100 million which they say will help fund more frontline officers.

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is Gary Godden who was elected in May 2024, succeeding Caroline Henry.

The role of PCCs were established back in 2012 to hold forces to account, but the Home Office say turnout at the polls and public knowledge of who their local PCC is has been ‘incredibly low.’

The 41 elected officials in England and Wales, who are paid between £73,300 and £101,900 a year, will continue in the role until the end of the current term in 2028.

Duties will then be absorbed by regional mayors wherever possible, so that cutting crime will be considered as part of wider public services such as education and healthcare.

Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, called the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners by the last Conservative government ‘a failed experiment’. 

“I will introduce new reforms so police are accountable to their local mayoralties or local councils,” she said.

“The savings will fund more neighbourhood police on the beat across the country, fighting crime and protecting our communities. 

“I would like to recognise the efforts of all current and former Police and Crime Commissioners, and thank them. These individuals served their communities and will continue to do so until they have completed their current terms.” 

Major EMR timetable shake-up sees more trains for Burton Joyce and Sunday service boost for Carlton

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Major EMR timetable shake-up sees more trains for Burton Joyce and Sunday service boost for Carlton

Burton Joyce and Carlton will be the beneficiaries of a major shake-up of East Midlands Railway timetable next month – with both stations set to get an increased number of hourly trains.

Carlton will receive an hourly Sunday service, increasing from 12 to 28 services. Burton Joyce will get an hourly service throughout the day on weekdays and Saturdays

Carlton and Burton Joyce will now have direct services to and from Lincoln throughout the day without having to change at Newark Castle as you do now. 

The train operator said the “significant” adjustments will take effect on Sunday, December 14, and are designed to “improve performance, connectivity and capacity across the network”.

The additional services will deliver over 2,000 extra seats on a weekday and over 3,000 on a Saturday to and from Lincoln. Furthermore, the timetable will add extra train carriages and more space on some of our Liverpool to Norwich services. 

Carlton will receive an hourly Sunday service, increasing from 12 to 28 services
Rail protest Burton Joyce
Campaigners and councillors have been campaigning for more services at Burton Joyce Station

Following the changes, Matlock–Nottingham services will now be extended through to Lincoln and Cleethorpes. This creates a new direct route from the Peak District to the Lincolnshire Coast. These trains will pass through Burton Joyce and Carlton without stopping.

It is estimated the new timetable, which introduces changes across Notts and the East Midlands will bring wider economic benefits of £2.4 million a year. 

Will Rogers, managing director of East Midlands Railway, said: “Since EMR began operating in 2019, we’ve increased the number of train carriages serving our Regional routes by 50%. This timetable builds on this and makes best use of our available fleet and will be supported by our £28 million regional refurbishment programme, delivering a more comfortable and consistent customer experience. 

“It will realise opportunities to operate more train services across the Regional network, introduce new journey opportunities, and build-in performance improvements to the structure of the timetable.

“It will also strengthen inter-regional connections, including improved links to London, the North East, Scotland and the South West. It really is great news for Nottinghamshire.” 

Changes across the network

Additional services have been added making it easier to travel for leisure and weekend plans. These are as follows: 

  • Additional 09:26 Lincoln to Nottingham 
  • Additional 17:25 Nottingham to Lincoln. 
  • New earlier Sunday service between Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly, departing Nottingham at 08:30. 
  • Two additional Mansfield Woodhouse – Nottingham services. 
  • One additional Nottingham – Mansfield Woodhouse service. 

Passengers travelling from Lowdham to London St Pancras will benefit from a reduced and consistent connection time at Nottingham — now just eight to 20 minutes, compared to previous waits of up to nearly 40 minutes. 

At Grantham, there will be more options for passengers connecting on to East Coast Main Line services, with more services to London King’s Cross and York, and a new hourly service to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle. 

The shuttle service between Newark Northgate and Lincoln will be reduced slightly to enable the increase in services from Newark Castle to Nottingham. 

To improve reliability across the network, EMR has also added additional time at key stations, and increased turnaround times to ensure trains leave on time at the beginning of their journey. 

The Grimsby to Lincoln via Leicester route will now become a Nottingham to Leicester shuttle service. 

For full details of the December timetable changes customers should visit https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/the-big-timetable-change  

UK gambling sector divided over tax plans

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UK gambling sector divided over tax plans

Stakeholders in the UK’s gambling sector are currently divided over plans to increase tax on companies operating in the space. On the other hand, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, has warned that an increased tax on the industry will lead to revenue flowing out of the country. 

This has been countered by the Treasury Committee, which has attested that the industry should indeed be taxed more and called the claims from the council scaremongering. This also comes as gambling patterns in the United Kingdom indicate more emphasis on online betting.

Will Greater Tax Harm the Ecosystem?

The argument being made by Hurst is that the current revenue being generated by the UK’s gambling sector will go elsewhere. The current Autumn Budget proposes increases to the tax rate, and the council believes that these could end up very substantial. Potentially, in-person betting establishments could see the tax rate go from 15% up to 30%. Online slots, in turn, could go from to 50% from 20%.

The latter is especially important as rates of online betting have been steadily climbing in the last few years. And consumers are going to get their needs met one way or the other. In the best-case scenario, they will turn to UK-based sites and spend their money there. If not, they might choose non-UK casinos and get their needs met there instead. After all, these sites tend to have the same types of games as those within the country.

(Source: https://www.cardplayer.com/uk/online-casinos/non-uk-casinos)

If this is done on a large scale, it could have significant financial implications. On top of this, it could put consumer safety at risk. 

“Further tax increases on the regulated online sector risk undermining consumer protections by pushing players towards the unsafe, unregulated black market […] Independent analysis by EY shows such proposals could put over 40,000 jobs at risk, divert £8.4 billion in stakes to the black market, and wipe £3.1 billion from the sector’s contribution to the UK economy,” said Hurst recently. 

Pushback from the Government

But while industry stakeholders are worried about the potential impact, the UK Treasury has minimized these claims. Referring to it as scaremongering, a significant number of Labour MPs have signed a petition calling for an increase in the tax rate and for the funds collected to be used to support disadvantaged families with limited benefits. 

Ultimately, the decision made could end up setting the scene for the UK gambling industry for years to come. The growth of online gambling, in particular, means that many countries could end up with significant revenue in the process. If the tax is too high, as some have suggested, it could have the opposite effect, and the UK could very well lose out on the gambling market forever. 

Ultimately, we will have to wait and see whose voice prevails and, of course, what the long-term outcome of the government’s decisions will be.

What Arnold Foodbank really needs you to donate right now

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What Arnold Foodbank really needs you to donate right now

As the cost of living challenge continues to bite and with a budget looming that could potentially financially squeeze households further, foodbanks are now more desperate than ever for food donations.

Each month Arnold Foodbank publishes a list of items that are most needed and products they don’t currently require.

The charity, based at Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road, provides three days supply of food for households in financial need who are referred to them by support agencies like social housing providers and social services.

Over 90% of the food distributed is donated by the public so donations are important as the charity prepares for the run up to Christmas – their busiest time of year.

Arnold Foodbank’s Most needed food items in November

  • Tinned meat/meals eg corned beef, ham, hotdogs, meatballs, Minced Beef, Chicken in White Sauce
  • Pasta sauce/chopped tomatoes
  • Tinned tuna/fish
  • Jam and spreads like honey, peanut butter and chocolate
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Tea and coffee – particularly small 100g jars and packs of 40 teabags
  • Razors, deodorant, sanitary towels, shampoo and shower gel
  • Chocolate treats, snacks, biscuits and crackers
  • Cooking oil
  • Rice Pudding and custard
  • Tinned veg – especially peas, carrots and sweetcorn
  • Tinned soup – especially tomato and chicken
  • Noodles – both pots and packs

Here’s what they’ve got plenty of…

  • Pasta and Pulses (eg kidney beans, chickpeas)

Donations can be can be dropped off between 12pm-3pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The following stores retailers also have drop-off points: Asda Arnold, Coppice Road Co-op, Sainsburys Local (Sherwood), Lidl (Arnold) and Sainsburys Arnold.


Carlton Town extend lead with narrow win at Corby

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Carlton Town extend lead with narrow win at Corby

Carlton Town confidently held the first position in the Northern Premier Midlands League after a nifty 1-0 victory at Corby Town. The victory capped a stellar run for the Millers. After taking 16 points out of the possible 18 available in October, they continued the stellar run in November.

Over at Steelpark, 733 supporters came out for the match to watch Niall Hylton score the crucial goal, solidifying the win for the Millers. 

This was Hylton’s goal in the second half, after which the home side, Corby, put Carlton under pressure, which they managed to withstand gallantly to take all three points. This result takes Carlton to 32 points after 14 games played, sitting on top of the table ahead of Belper Town, who have 29 points after they drew 1-1 with Rugby Borough. 28 points after 16 games sees Lichfield City in 3rd after a 3-2 victory over Bourne Town, with Corby dropping points to a 3rd place position of 27 points. Anstey Nomads sit in the play-off positions on 26 points from 14 games.

Supporters were keeping a close eye on the league table and fixtures in more ways than one, with many following form and outcomes leading up to the Corby match. On top betting platforms, fans could track Carlton’s odds alongside other teams in the Northern Premier Midlands League, with the Millers priced at around 11/8 for a win and Corby at 5/4. With such a thrilling match, betting online was particularly alluring with fans having access to quick updates, reliable payouts, and a way to stay engaged with the results as they happened (source: https://esports-news.co.uk/betting-sites/crypto/).

Following the match was most likely convenient, too, since Carlton remained organised and patient. Corby, coming off a midweek win over Belper Town, created chances in front of their home crowd, but the Millers defended well, controlled key areas in midfield, and struck when the moment arrived. Hylton’s second-half goal proved decisive, and from that point on, Carlton worked hard to protect their lead and secure the victory that now puts them three points clear at the top of the table.

After the game, Mark Harvey, the manager, complimented the team for their effort and focus on commitment. In the interview on Carlton Town TV, he said that the away fans who were at the game were able to assist the players in their effort and sustained them all through the game. 

Carlton will now play 2 home games back-to-back at Stoke Lane. The first happened on the 4th of November against AFC Rushden & Diamonds, and on the following Saturday, 8th November, at 3 PM, they will play against Coleshill Town. This is a chance for them to extend their lead and show their dominance in the division. With consistency on both ends of the pitch, grit will be greatly needed, as there is a slim chance that other teams are closing the gap on the league leaders.

Off the pitch, on Friday night, supporters had the chance to attend the first “The Shed End Presents” at the Retro Sweet Kings Sportsbar. People had the opportunity to socialise and celebrate the club before the match on the weekend. For those unable to attend, highlights on Carlton Town TV gave supporters a chance to catch the action from the night and the win over Corby. These types of activities help build the community around the club, which is a nice complement to community activities.

This season, Carlton has been able to put together a set of results primarily driven by a strong defense and opportunistic attack. With the recent form of players like Hylton, it is also a sign of promise. Sustaining focus and not making mistakes will be key to keeping their gap over Belper Town and the other teams in the playoff spots. There is no doubt their current squad is experienced enough to sustain a challenge for promotion.

Carlton should feel confident and motivated after their victory at Corby. They focused, displayed resilience, and were efficient in front of the goal. These were all qualities that defined Carlton and contributed to their position at the top of the league. If they keep playing at the same intensity, they should remain a strong team in the Northern Premier Midlands League.

Serial thief jailed after flouting Arnold store ban and swiping laundry products in town centre

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Serial thief jailed after flouting Arnold store ban and swiping laundry products in town centre

A Daybrook woman has been jailed after swiping goods from an Arnold store she was banned from entering for three years.

Ailee Mullins was handed a Criminal Behaviour Oder (CBO) at a hearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on September 10, 2025.

Under the terms of the order, Mullins must not enter B&M stores in Front Street, Arnold, or at Madford Business Park, Daybrook for three years.

Police spotted Mullins entering a supermarket in Sherwood where she helped herself to food and drink before leaving the shop.

Police arrest Aileen Mullins in Arnold for suspected shoplifting

Officers stopped her and recovered the items from her coat pockets.

The serial thief had also been reported for taking laundry products from a store in in Front Street, Arnold, two days earlier.

Mullins, aged 41, of Wilmington Gardens, Daybrook pleaded guilty to two shop thefts and breach of a CBO when she was returned to the same court on Thursday (6).

She was jailed for a total of 36 weeks.

Sergeant Alison Riley, of the Gedling North neighbourhood policing team, said: “The officers involved spotted Mullins entering a shop and were able to detain her as she left with stolen items.

“This prison sentence will provide some respite for shop staff who have been impacted by Mullins’ persistent offending.

“Criminal behaviour orders are an effective tool for officers and we work hard to secure them for our most prolific offenders.

“Support is offered to shoplifters to help them break their cycle of offending.

“However, if they don’t engage and continue to brazenly steal and cause issues for shop staff, we will keep on locking them up.”

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