Petrol prices remain high across the country, as households across Gedling borough continue to be squeezed by the cost of living crisis.
Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.
The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.
The UK’s average fuel price is 139.9p per litre for Unleaded and 149.9p per litre for diesel.
The following prices were reported on 31/5/23
Here are the latest prices from across the borough…
Plans for four new homes in Woodborough have been submitted to the council.
A planning application has been received by Gedling Borough Council (GBC) for the construction of the detached properties on Lowdham Lane.
The proposed site plan submitted to GBC and prepared by Hana & Company Limited, Grantham outlines the proposed access to the new properties via the existing entrance to 155 Lowdham Lane followed by a private road to the rear of the existing property.
The four proposed properties are described in planning documents as three-bedroom detached housing, with each property having two parking spaces.
Pictured: Proposed Site Plan (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning)
Documents further show that existing planting between the proposed new properties and Lowdham Lane will remain in place.
Full planning details can be accessed on Planning Application No. 2023/0361 HERE.
While there’s not much we enjoy more than watching a big screen in a comfy chair for hours and classing it as socialising, heading to the cinema can often set you back a small fortune – and that’s before you’ve even bought any popcorn.
So Bonington Theatre in Arnold is slashing the stigma that going to the cinema is expensive by cutting all its cinema ticket prices to a fiver on Tuesdays.
This new money-saving offer has been launched to help make cinema more accessible and affordable for people.
PICTURED: The Bonington
The ‘Films for a Fiver’ promotion allows people to buy tickets for film screenings on Tuesdays for £5, so they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and independent films at a reduced cost.
Located alongside the Arnold Leisure Centre on High Street, The Bonington Theatre hosts a wide range of live music, theatre shows, comedy gigs and films throughout the year.
Upcoming ‘Films for a Fiver’ include ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’, ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘Greatest Days: The Take That Musical’.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “We are delighted to offer ‘Films for a Fiver’ on Tuesdays at The Bonington Theatre as a way to make the magic of cinema more accessible for everyone, particularly with the ongoing cost of living crisis.
“We aim to create a welcoming and affordable environment for film fans across the borough, encouraging them to enjoy the immersive experience of watching all the latest films on the big screen.”
Customers can book film tickets for Tuesday screenings for just £5, saving £1.80 on standard adult tickets. Children, concessions and carers will save 80 pence per ticket. There’s free entry for children under two years old and customers aged 16-25 with a Young Person’s Membership already receive a reduced cinema ticket price of £4.
See what’s on and book cinema tickets online at www.boningtontheatre.co.uk, in-person at the box office or call 0115 901 3640.
Supermarkets and other fuel retailers across the borough have reportedly slashed the price of diesel by 7.44p a litre.
The price drop is said to be in response to concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), according to an analysis conducted by the RAC.
The move comes after the CMA expressed worries about diminishing competition in the retail fuel market, specifically highlighting the increase in average supermarket margins compared to 2019.
In the two weeks following the CMA’s road fuel market study update on May 15th, the average price of a litre of diesel at supermarkets dropped by 7.44p, falling from 151.02p to 143.58p.
This decline indicates that major retailers, including supermarkets, have acted swiftly to address the CMA’s concerns and restore a competitive pricing environment.
The RAC has been advocating for significant reductions in diesel prices since the end of March when the wholesale price of diesel fell below that of petrol.
Despite supermarkets maintaining a relatively stable unleaded petrol price of around 143p per litre throughout April, the average price of diesel at their sites remained stubbornly high, dropping by only 10p per litre (161.4p to 151.02p) in the month leading up to the CMA’s announcement.
Prior to the CMA’s intervention, the disparity between the average prices of petrol and diesel at supermarkets stood at 9p per litre.
However, within weeks, this difference had diminished to a mere 2.5p, indicating that the retailers had been spurred into action by the CMA’s scrutiny.
Nevertheless, the RAC argues that supermarket diesel prices should ideally be around 6p per litre lower than their current levels (137p) if a fair pricing strategy were implemented.
Comparatively, the UK-wide average price of diesel currently stands at 147.44p per litre, with unleaded petrol priced at 143.14p per litre, reflecting a gap of more than 4p.
However, throughout April, this gap averaged 14p per litre despite diesel being 4p cheaper than petrol on the wholesale market. At present, the average price of a litre of unleaded petrol at supermarkets is 140.64p, while diesel is slightly more expensive at 143.14p.
Simon Williams, fuel spokesman for the RAC, emphasised the impact of the CMA’s announcement on retailers’ pricing strategies, stating, “Since the Competition and Markets Authority made its announcement about supermarkets increasing their margins compared to three years ago and said they will be formally interviewing bosses, it appears the rate at which the price of diesel has fallen has sped up.”
Williams further added, “Even today, with 27p having come off the average price of supermarket diesel since the start of the year, diesel drivers are continuing to get a poor deal.” He called for fairer pricing practices, particularly since retailers have been purchasing diesel at a lower wholesale price than petrol for the past two months.
The RAC spokesperson also expressed hope that the CMA’s review, expected to be released within the next four weeks, would lead to improved value for consumers at the pumps.
The RAC suggested an alternative for drivers seeking better fuel prices, pointing to Costco as a viable option.
According to their analysis, the membership-only retailer is currently offering petrol at an average price of just 134.5p per litre and diesel at 136p per litre, providing potential savings for eligible members.
A radio presenter who was jailed for stalking broadcasters including Jeremy Vine has today (1) appeared in court again and was banned from contacting two more people.
Alex Belfield, of HMP Stocken, in Rutland, was previously jailed for five-and-a-half years in September 2022 following a four-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court.
The 43-year-old former BBC radio presenter, formally of Mapperley, was locked up after running a relentless campaign of harassment against multiple victims.
PICTURED: Alex Belfiled (PHOTO: Notts Police)
Following much hard work, Belfield has now been made subject to indefinite stalking protection orders relating to two victims who were not part of the criminal trial.
Stalking protection orders are civil orders which can run alongside criminal prosecutions and can forbid a person from contacting others or from taking certain actions.
Every breach of an order is an offence in its own right and could result in a jail sentence.
The orders which were imposed on Thursday (1) at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court, prevent Bellfield, or any of his supporters, from contacting these victims by any means, including on social media.
Lifetime restraining orders were previously granted to all eight complainants in the criminal case.
Detective Constable Janet Percival, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “It’s been a long hard slog, but we’ve now managed to secure these significant orders which will provide peace of mind for these two victims who were caused genuine alarm and distress by Belfield.
“It’s important for people to know that they don’t have to put up with this sort of online harassment and cyberstalking.
“I understand that people can be reluctant to contact us – sometimes because they aren’t sure that what’s happening is serious enough to warrant police action, and sometimes because they feel we won’t be able to help – but I can assure them that we will take their reports seriously and we will do whatever we can to help and protect them.”
A local pub in Woodthorpe has been praised for the work it does for charity after raising over £2k for a local foodbank.
Many of our readers will know The Vale Hotel as a core part of the history of Woodthorpe and the proud brewing history in the area. It is a Grade II Listed building, designed by Thomas Cecil Howitt and built in the 1930’s as a Home Ales Brewery hotel, and then extended in the 1960’s.
Now a public house, the popular local pub runs a charity quiz every Thursday night as part of their fundraising campaigns for local charities.
Phil and Jill Lofthouse, who run the charity quiz at The Vale have been regulars at the pub for over 15 years, and they restarted the quizzes at The Vale post covid.
PHOTO: Ross Waldron
Phil said: “It was your (Jill’s) brother who got us to come down 15 years ago, and we’ve been coming ever since.
“However when covid relaxed, there was a gap and nobody was going to do the quizzes.”
Jill continued: “So we started the Sunday quizzes, but we wanted to do something for the community, and the charity quiz on a Thursday started at the back end of last year. 15 September 2022 it was.
“We’ve since raised over £2k. We’ve also had seven guest charity nights which have gone to their own charities. We’re open to guest quizzes once a month.”
Amongst the guest evenings there have been a few nights to raise money for Ukrainian refugees, which Phil says have been well attended.
And Phil says they have a simple philosophy to help them raise money: “If you can come in for one pint, you can afford an extra pint for charity.”
Jill added further: “If you’ve got any spare change, put it in the bucket. Every penny counts.”
The Arnold Foodbank, at Daybrook Baptist Church, a few doors away from the Vale is the primary benefactor of the quiz night and Helen Lloyd, manager of the Arnold Foodbank, said: “Foodbanks exist because local people came together to create a safety net for our society’s most vulnerable. The fundraising being done on a regular basis by the fantastic team at The Vale is a perfect example of the community coming together to help our most vulnerable service users.
“We’re really grateful for their support.”
As the cost of living crisis worsens, 1 in 5 people in the UK are now below the poverty line, and the same effects are being reciprocated in our borough. The foodbank in Arnold is part of the wider Trussell Trust, who work to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Further information including contact details for the Vale Hotel can be found on their facebook page here or via their website www.thevalewoodthorpe.co.uk
Rivendell Flying High Academy, the new school at the heart of the Rivendell development off the A612 Colwick loop road, recently welcomed Nottinghamshire County Councillors for a tour as it embarked on the summer term of its first year.
In partnership with the county council and builders Persimmon Homes, The Flying High Partnership was chosen to oversee the running of the new school and welcomed its first pupils in September 2022.
Given the tour were Councillor Tracey Taylor, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Chairman, Councillor Roger Jackson, and Steven Hawkins, Senior Pupil Place Planning Practitioner who met children and staff, as well as members of the multi-academy trusts’ central team.
PHOTO: Nottinghamshire County Council
Chris Wheatley is CEO of The Flying High Partnership, and he said this was the second new school they have developed in partnership with the county council, the first being the now thriving Hucknall Flying High Academy opened in 2019.
Chris said, “It was fantastic to welcome our visitors into Rivendell Flying High Academy, to show just how far this wonderful school has progressed in its first year.
“The Councillors’ visit provided not only an opportunity to talk through the academy’s progress and future plans, but also to look back on the successful partnership we have developed with Nottinghamshire County Council to oversee the creation of this exciting academy.
“We were proud to demonstrate that this is a wonderful environment for children to develop and learn, and a crucial part of the success of the new housing development. The children and staff at the academy are thriving, and we were proud to show our visitors all of the fantastic work they have been doing”.
PHOTO: Nottinghamshire County Council
Councillor Tracey Taylor, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said “It is our aim to provide an excellent quality of schools and education to children in Nottinghamshire and I am most keen to see the exciting plans for Rivendell Flying High Academy unfold over the next few years, given the success of our last partnership with Hucknall Flying High Academy.
“The school is looking wonderful, and for such a new building to be so ‘lived in and alive’ it was really a pleasure to see and experience”.
Chairman, Councillor Roger Jackson, said “I was delighted to be invited to Rivendell Flying High Academy and see the results of all the hard work and efforts that have gone in to creating this incredible new school for Nottinghamshire families.
“The children were very proud to show us around their inspirational and creative learning space and I was also very impressed by the staff’s dedication to helping children flourish.
“Seeing the children in their element and enjoying its range of facilities such as the nursery, allotment, interactive play area and a wonderful outdoor space was a testament to how much thought has gone into building a school with the children’s needs at the forefront”.
The Mapperley & Arnold Rotary is well known for their amazing Christmas sleigh tours however their fundraising carries on throughout the year.
They have just raised another £3000 for a local charity through a Q & A ‘conversation’ on stage between Author, Craig Bromfield and former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, Alan Hill with Rotarian David Houlden posing the questions.
The event, organised by Mapperley and Arnold Rotary was held on Wednesday, March 22 at The Space on Arboretum Street to primarily raise funds for local Gedling borough-based charity, Positively Empowered Kids.
Craig recounted his memories of his truly unique experience of being taken in to live with the Clough family in Quarndon many miles from his home near Sunderland. From the age of 13, he spent 9 years having a front-row seat of one of the greatest football club managers of all time.
Pictured: President Andrew Mason pictured with Jackie Wilson and Claire Clements from Positively Empowered Kids. (Courtesy of Mapperley and Arnold Rotary)
Based on his memoir, Be good, love Brian – which was a runner-up for the William Hill sports book of the year – Craig spoke really fondly and appreciatively of his amazing life with Brian and his family and the Forest players; a very far cry from his life which had previously been one living in poverty and domestic strife in Sunderland.
This was soundly complemented by the memories of Alan Hill, a former Forest goalkeeper, who later became Cloughie’s right-hand man during this period of time.
Pictured (L-R): Alan Hill, Jackie Wilson, Craig Bromfield, Claire Clements, Andrew Mason, David Houlden. (PHOTO: Mapperley and Arnold Rotary)
Both gentlemen gave their time to attend the event at no cost and Craig donated 30 personally signed copies of his book which were all snapped up during the interval.
A Mapperley and Arnold Rotary spokesperson said “A fabulous framed montage signed by Brian Clough and pop-art framed photographs, kindly donated by the Hill family, boosted the profits for the evening which will help local ‘good causes’ over the coming year.
“We were especially delighted to present a cheque for £3000 to our main charitable cause which supports young children, and parents as necessary, in their mental wellbeing”
Positively Empowered Kids are a multi award-winning Community Interest Company educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation to discover ways to grow positive mental health and wellbeing. Further details can be found on their website www.positivelyempoweredkids.co.uk.
Further information about Mapperley and Arnold Rotary can be found on their facebook page here.
Armed officers arrested a man following reports of a disturbance in a flat in Daybrook.
Police were called to an address in Frobisher Gardens, Daybrook, at 6.27pm yesterday (31).
The property is near the Madford Retail Park, which hosts Curry’s, Homebase, and B&M.
It was reported that threats were made towards people inside the property.
Police said armed officers detained a suspect within minutes and that no-one was injured.
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He remains in custody.
Detective Inspector Kayne Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As a force we remain committed to keeping people safe and we always take reports of this nature extremely seriously and thoroughly investigate.
“Following our swift response, a suspect was taken into custody and is now being questioned in connection with this incident. Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Work on creating an £8.5m ‘fish pass’ that will allow species to swim freely up the River Trent at Colwick is nearing completion – with a September opening date recently announced.
The structure at Holme Sluices will be the largest of its kind in the country and will serve as an ‘elevator’ to allow fish to hop up and downstream.
The Environment Agency said there were presently a number of barriers to fish migration within the River Trent catchment.
PICTURE: Twitter/Environment Agency
These include the Holme Sluices, a major flood management structure that was built in the 1950s.
The agency says the direct environmental benefits of the fish pass will be £18.6m.
Simon Ward, fisheries technical specialist, said: “Our priority is to open up the River Trent for all fish species.
“By installing fish passage, it will become easier for salmon and other fish to reach their spawning and feeding grounds.”
He said the agency was working with a number of partners on the wider project for the river, known as the Trent Gateway, and other possible plans could include a visitor centre telling the story of the Trent, its history, ecology and how it has shaped communities along its length.
