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Schoolchildren’s artwork about what they love in Arnold takes pride of place on new homes hoarding

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Schoolchildren’s artwork about what they love in Arnold takes pride of place on new homes hoarding

Children from three local primary schools have shared what they love about Arnold as part of a new building site hoarding on Rolleston Drive. 

The designs for the hoarding were created as part of an art competition, run by ilke Homes and housing provider Jigsaw Homes Midlands, for Year 4 pupils from Arnold View Primary School, Coppice Farm Primary and Robert Mellors Primary Academy.

The hoarding sits at the entrance to the new Birch Fields development which will have 131 new affordable homes, manufactured offsite by modular housing pioneer ilke Homes, on behalf of Jigsaw, which will own and manage the homes.

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PICTURED: An artist’s impression of the new homes on Rolleston Drive

The children were asked to draw or paint what they loved about living in Arnold, and five winners from each school were chosen for their bright, colourful designs featuring parks, their school, the library, and sports clubs. They each received a book voucher as a prize.

The winners were also invited along to see the unveiling of the hoarding and their drawings in full colour as well as see the progress of the development, which will have a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes. 

Pupils had previously been given a presentation from representatives from Jigsaw and ilke Homes explaining the process of manufacturing homes and how they are brought onto site, as well as some of the careers involved and staying safe on site.

A total of 46 homes will be available through shared ownership from Snugg Homes, part of Jigsaw Homes Group. The remaining 85 for affordable rent will be managed by Jigsaw Homes Midlands and allocated to local people.

Donna Quarless-McGee, head teacher at Coppice Farm Primary School said: The children have thoroughly enjoyed creating posters and celebrating their home town. They loved the workshop led by the ilke/Jigsaw team and were fascinated by the building process of the new homes. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for our school to be part of a very exciting new development.”

Lynsey Holley-Matthews, Senior Marketing Manager at ilke Homes said: “A huge well done to all the children for producing such fantastic drawings that really show the joy and pride they have about living in Arnold, and how important their community is to them. We hope that this art project has given them an interest in construction and development and that it inspires them for the future.”

Joanne Bonnington, Assistant Director of Development at Jigsaw Homes Group added: “It’s wonderful to see such creativity from the children and it’s great that they are able to follow the development’s progression from a plot of disused land to new homes to be enjoyed by generations to come.”

Nottinghamshire Police dismissed 32 officers in last two years following misconduct hearings

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)
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Nottinghamshire Police dismissed 32 officers in last two years following misconduct hearings

Misconduct hearings have led to dismissals for 32 former or serving Nottinghamshire Police officers in the last two years.

The force says most were for “honesty and integrity matters”, adding the dismissals show it takes incidents seriously.

Twelve dismissal sanctions were issued after misconduct hearings in the most recent recorded year – between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022.

A further 20 dismissals were issued in the previous 12-month period.

Police patrols in Arnold

It follows an inspection of all constabularies in the country examining their approaches to vetting, misconduct and misogyny policies.

The inspections came in response to widespread concern over vetting and police conduct in the wake of the conviction of Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens’ for the murder of Sarah Everard.

Couzens, who was off-duty at the time, posed as an on-duty officer enforcing lockdown rules before kidnapping, raping and strangling Ms Everard in March 2021 and burning her body.

Serial rapist David Carrick – also a serving officer on the same force – was convicted earlier this month after 48 separate rapes over 17 years.

Both officers had passed police vetting processes despite concerns about their previous behaviour.

The national inspection, conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), assessed all forces on their vetting and misconduct processes.

Forty-three recommendations for improvements were found, with 28 issued directly to chief constables.

They aimed to introduce more pre-employment checks on all new officers entering the police.

National police organisations were also asked to improve processes for vetting and corruption and improve the quality and consistency of vetting.

Other recommendations aimed to improve the understanding of misogynistic and predatory behaviour relating to policing, the way police collect intelligence and investigate misconduct.

A visit was made to Nottinghamshire Police in March last year and the force was rated as ‘good’.

It found 24 of the 28 recommendations were already existing practice at the force, including teams working together when adverse information about a candidate is found.

The inspection found decisions on vetting were met with “detailed written rationale”, while professional standards and intelligence were properly logged.

One area for improvement was found, relating to analysing vetting decision data for “disproportionality”.

Inspectors found there was no “meaningful analysis” on vetting for applicants with protected characteristics.

However, the force’s vetting unit will transfer to a new system next month, which has a mandatory field for this issue to “allow for effective analysis moving forward”.

The force has since welcomed the inspection result and says despite the ‘good’ grading, it is “not complacent”.

Deputy Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “Nottinghamshire Police take every complaint against the force and our staff extremely seriously.

“It was reassuring that the inspectorate rated us as ‘good’, with only one area for improvement, which we have now addressed.

“That said, we are not complacent and will continually look to improve the service we offer.

“The force regularly rejects applicants and dismisses those staff who badly let down the public and their colleagues.

“From April 1, 2021, to March 2022, the force dismissed 12 police officers following misconduct hearings.

“The majority are for honesty and integrity matters. This shows how seriously we take any incidents that affect our reputation.

“The public can have trust and confidence in the processes and procedures we have in force, to ensure that our officers and staff meet the high standards expected of them.

“When a member of the public calls the police they want that trust, confidence, reassurance, and professionalism immediately and that is what we will deliver.”

DCC Cooper adds the force has volunteered to be a pilot organisation in implementing recommendations around vetting practices.

The inspection will be discussed by councillors on the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Panel on February 7.

Nottinghamshire firefighters ‘will join’ strike – but still respond to serious incidents

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)
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Nottinghamshire firefighters ‘will join’ strike – but still respond to serious incidents

A union leader says Firefighters in Nottinghamshire will join strikes if a pay resolution isn’t found with the Government – but crews would still respond to major incidents if the action goes ahead.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) confirmed national plans for industrial action this week after rejecting a five per cent pay award from ministers.

More than 80 per cent of FBU members voted in favour of the walk-out but no strike dates have yet been announced.

IMAGE: Deposit Photos

The union will meet with fire service employers – the brigades and rescue services in England – on February 8 before any announcements are made.

The FBU says it hopes to receive a revised pay offer by this date, with the East Midlands branch secretary hoping it will be “something close to inflation”.

The union says its members have experienced a 12 per cent drop in real terms earnings since 2010.

In the same period, the FBU says about one in five firefighter jobs have been cut nationally.

The vote on Monday (January 30) came after firefighters were initially offered a two per cent increase.

This raise, which the East Midlands FBU says had “angered our members”, was later increased to five per cent before being rejected again.

Of the 73 per cent of FBU members who voted in the ballot, 88 per cent of staff voted to take action.

But Mark Stilwell, regional chair of the East Midlands FBU, says the union hopes a walk-out will not be necessary.

He said: “We definitely don’t want to strike.

“We’ve given employers loads of time to negotiate. We’ve extended our time and given them another week for this meeting on February 8.

“Our plan is to give them as much time as possible to come up with a solution before we have to take any industrial action.

“We need to get an offer that is acceptable to the membership. I can’t put a figure on it but it has to be something close to inflation.

“The resounding ballot and a mandate from membership mean we’re in a strong position.”

He admitted a walk-out “would cause disruption” but said the FBU has agreed firefighters would return from picket lines to respond to major incidents.

“There’s always going to be disruption but this will be minimised,” he added.

“However, we don’t want it to get to that point.”

If firefighters do go on strike, it will be the first time they had walked out over pay since 2003.

A separate strike, in 2014, was held following disputes over the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme.

Trainee firefighters in Nottinghamshire currently earn £24,191 upon starting the role, rising to £32,244 when fully qualified.

Crew manager salaries are capped at £35,747, while watch managers and crew managers earn a maximum of £39,974 and £45,861 respectively.

The union expects further details on the industrial action to be provided following the meeting next week.

However, the Government has urged firefighters not to walk out.

“I think strike action would be disappointing and concerning for the public,” the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson said on Monday.

“We will continue to work with that union to see what we can do to mitigate against the possible risks that that poses – and in the first instance call on them to reconsider and keep negotiating.”

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for a comment.

On-call firefighters needed in Carlton

Emily Sanchez
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On-call firefighters needed in Carlton

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is now taking applications for on-call firefighters at its Carlton station.

If you live or work near to the station, then this could be your new role.

Station Manager Simon Glew said “on-call firefighters are a vital part of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. They provide an efficient, effective service that gives emergency cover across the county, trained to the same standard as our full-time colleagues.

On-call firefighters are needed at Carlton Fire Station (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

“In Nottinghamshire, on-call firefighters make up 38% of our operational firefighters and are generally located in rural communities, small towns, and villages.

“I’d encourage anyone to apply, even if you’ve never considered a job as a firefighter. Our on-call firefighters get a huge sense of belonging and local recognition, not only from attending incidents but also from the community outreach work.”

You can visit the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service webpage for an insight into the role of an on-call firefighter, as well as details about the recruitment process.

As part of the Service’s recruitment drive, there are several webinars and ‘Have a Go Days’ throughout the month of February. Sign up to these via Eventbrite.

A ‘Have a Go’ Day is planned at Carlton Station on February 8 between 9-1pm

Webinars:

9 February 6:30pm Webinar

16 February 2pm Webinar

22 February 6:30pm Webinar

Drivers who run over a cat would have to stop and tell police if new law wins approval

Emily Sanchez
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Drivers who run over a cat would have to stop and tell police if new law wins approval

Cat hit-and-runs could soon be a thing of the past if a new law is introduced, says the UK’s leading road safety charity. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Motorists that run over a cat on Britain’s roads would have to stop, report the incident to the police and seek help from a vet, if the new law is passed.

Drivers are only required to report collisions involving animals such as dogs, horses, pigs and sheep under the current Road Traffic Act (1988). ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Cats are not protected under the same regulations, and collisions do not need to be reported. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

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IAM RoadSmart supports parity of treatment for cats, by ensuring that they are also recognised under legislation. ‌

Their plea comes in the wake of MPs also speaking in support of the appeal at a Petitions Committee debate on January 9, which was prompted after an e-petition amassed 102,436 signatures. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

During the debate, transport minister Richard Holden acknowledged the “heartbreak caused by the loss of pets”. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The charity, Cats Protection, estimates that there are 11 million owned cats in the UK, with just over one in four households (26 per cent) owning a cat. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

But tragically, a 2022 UK Parliament motion heard that approximately 230,000 cats are hit by cars every year, averaging 630 every day. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The research, conducted by insurers PetPlan, also claimed that kittens are most at risk, with half of all cats hit by vehicles being aged between seven months and two years. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research at IAM RoadSmart, said: “Drivers are required by law to stop and report incidents where they have hit a dog, and we have witnessed cars either drive slow and with extreme caution, or stop, when a dog has run loose into the road.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“However, the same level of care is rarely observed when a cat runs out – perhaps because the driver knows that, legally, they do not have to stop.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“But if a law requiring drivers to stop if they hit a cat were to be brought in, we believe it could strengthen driver vigilance and responsibility overall – meaning the benefits of the legislation will stretch far beyond the protection of cats.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Mandy Hobbis, Co-Founder of Cats Matter, the feline road traffic accident group, added: ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Updating this law simply boils down to minimising suffering and saving cats’ lives.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Thankfully, many drivers already do the right thing and stop their vehicle to tend to a cat they have run over, regardless of the legislation being in place. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

However, there are also drivers who sadly need the threat of punishment to act in such circumstances. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“It simply can’t be right that drivers can hit a cat and legally leave them alone, scared, or worse, left to die. Like dogs, cats are loved members of the family for millions of households up and down the country, so we see no reason why sad instances of the nation’s beloved cats being run over on the road should not be treated in the same way.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water.

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Elm Avenue, Carlton

07 February – 10 February

Road closure

Responsibility for event: Nottinghamshire County Council

Grange Road, Woodthorpe

03 February – 09 February

Delays likely – HGV Diversion route. Diversion for Tennyson Avenue, Woodthorpe

Responsibility for event: Nottinghamshire County Council

Shelt Hill, Woodborough

06 February – 06 March

Delays likely – Road closure

Responsibility for event: Nottinghamshire County Council

Tennyson Road, Woodthorpe

03 February – 09 February

Delays likely – Road closure

Responsibility for event: Nottinghamshire County Council

Elm Avenue, Carlton

07 February – 10 February

Roadworks, Delays likely due to road closure

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Arnold Lane, Mapperley

31 January – 02 February

Lane closure

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Bourne Street, Netherfield

07 February – 10 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Cavendish Road, Carlton

06 February – 09 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Church Drive East, Arnold

05 February – 08 February

Responsibility for works: National Grid Company

Grove Close, Burton Joyce

31 January – 02 February

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Longridge Road, Woodthorpe

07 February – 08 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Mapperley Plains, Mapperley

31 January – 02 February

Delays possible due to lane closure

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Moor Road, Bestwood

06 February – 09 February

Nottingham Road, Daybrook

05 February – 08 February

Longdale Lane, Ravenshead

06 February – 09 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Trent Lane, Burton Joyce

06-10 February

Responsibility for works: National Grid Company

Council tax rise planned by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)
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Council tax rise planned by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has outlined plans to increase council tax for every household in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Caroline Henry, who was elected to the role in 2021, has put forward a £14.94 increase on ‘Band D’ homes for the coming financial year.

For residents living in ‘Band A’ homes, which make up most homes across the city and county, the rise would mean a £9.96 increase in annual bills.

The rise is slightly below the maximum Band D rise of £15 allowed for the coming financial year.

The increase will be discussed by the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Panel on Tuesday, February 7 when councillors will be asked to approve the rise.

In a report, Mrs Henry said: “In all three years to 2022/23, PCCs were to be allowed to increase Band D bills by as much as £10.

“In December 2022, this was increased from £10 to £15.

“Whilst I welcome the additional precept flexibility, I am mindful that this places further burden on taxpayers, particularly when households are already facing incredible financial pressures.”

What other rises can we expect?

Alongside the police rise, the Nottinghamshire Fire Authority – which sets the budgets for the fire service – is planning a £5 rise for every home.

The precepts for the two emergency services make up slightly less than 15 per cent of every home’s collection bills for the coming financial year.

The remaining 85 per cent of bills depends on which part of the city or county people live in.

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For people living in Nottingham, the city council takes the remaining 85 per cent as a single, unitary authority.

The Labour-led council is proposing a 4.99 per cent rise – the most it is allowed to take – leading to an increase of £65.04 for Band A or £97.57 for Band D.

When combined with the emergency services, the total Band A city rise is expected to be £80 exactly, with Band D to pay £117.51 more.

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire has a two-tier system and so here the county council takes about 75 per cent of all bills.

The remaining 10 per cent goes to district and borough councils, who all decide their own precepts.

The Conservative-run county council is proposing a 4.84 per cent rise from April, working out at £53.05 for Band A or £79.57 for Band D.

When combined with the emergency service rises, it means all Band A Nottinghamshire homes will pay at least £68.01 more, with Band D to pay at least £99.51 more.

Bills then increase further depending on the precepts of each district and borough council – with all authorities allowed a maximum 2.99 per cent rise.

Mansfield District Council has already approved a freeze on its portion of the bill, meaning Mansfield residents will not pay the authority more and are likely to pay less than other areas.

However, using Broxtowe Borough Council as an example, a 2.99 per cent rise would lead to a Band A rise of £3.53 and £5.29 for Band D.

Most other councils have similar council tax rates to Broxtowe, meaning total increases for Band A are expected to be about £72 for Band A and about £105 for Band D.

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare FC 3 – 3 Blackstones

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MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare FC 3 – 3 Blackstones

UCL Divison 1

January 28, 2023

Gedling produce another spirited comeback against Blackstones.  

The Miners were playing their first game in 3 weeks due to multiple postponements but inside 5 minutes the hosts hit the front, Paolo Piliero played the ball to Greg Tempest who found Jahren Barrow who hit a thunderbolt from 25 yards that flew into the top left corner for his second in as many games and Barrow’s 4th of the season.  

Blackstones, who sit 8th in the league and have playoff aspirations should have drawn level on 12 minutes, Ryan Lennon beat the offside trap and only had Louis Richardson to beat but Lennon dragged his effort wide of the target from 10 yards.  

Gedling did not learn from this and 4 minutes later the visitors were back on level terms, Josh Randall beat a couple of defenders before slotting a left footed effort into the bottom left corner.  

On 22 minutes the hosts spurned a good chance, Barrow found some room following a Tempest corner but he couldn’t control his effort from 16 yards that went wide.  

On 34 minutes the visitors were awarded a penalty, Randall caused more chaos as he again beat multiple challenges before he was bundled over by Josh Stevenson and Lennon stepped up at dispatched the penalty to give the visitors the lead.  

On 39 minutes it got even better for Stones, a long ball over the top saw Richardson and Adrian Hawes collide and the ball was rolled into the empty net by Randall to give the away side a 3-1 lead 

Gedling’s troubles continued in the first half as on 44 minutes they were reduced to 10 men, Courtney Hastings was sin binned for throwing the ball away but Hastings continued his protest which saw the ref upgrade his punishment to a red card and the miners went into the break with an uphill task.  

Gedling came out the traps fast in the 2nd half pinning the visitors in their own half but they struggled to create a clear-cut chance up until the 70th minute, half time sub-Tyrell Shannon-Lewis was fouled and Tempest whipped in a brilliant free kick which Hawes headed against the crossbar and the ball crossed the line to give the hosts a lifeline.  

Just 3 minutes later the miners were given a golden chance to draw level, Josh Thornton whipped in a superb cross which Shannon-Lewis controlled and he was being held leading the ref to point to the spot and Thornton stepped up and he slotted his penalty beyond the visitor’s keeper to draw the host’s level.  

The 10 men continued to search for a winner but they couldn’t quite find it but Gedling earned another point against Blackstones with 10 men and being down and out just like they did at their place in august. 

Gedling Man of the Match- Tyrell Shannon-Lewis  

Gedling Team : Louis Richardson, Liam Corrigan, Ross McCaughey. Jahren Barrow (Takunda Mushambi 82’), Josh Stevenson (Tyrell Shannon-Lewis 46’), Adrain Hawes, Josh Thornton (C), Greg Tempest, Courtney Hastings, Ruben Wiggins-Thomas (Sol Miller 79’), Paolo Piliero (Fenn Davies 87’) 

Cautions- Barrow (61’), Corrigan (68’) 

Dismissals- Hastings (44’) 

Next Game- West Bridgford (A), 04/02/23, UCL Division 1, 3:00PM Kick Off 

MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 0 – 2 Shildon

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 0 – 2 Shildon

NPL First Division East

28 January 2023

Carlton Town’s 16 year stay at step 4 is in serious danger after a 2-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Shildon.

The defeat saw the Millers drop into the automatic relegation positions for the first time this season.  With only one goal and one point since the end of November these are difficult days for the Stoke Lane side.  And with only four clean sheets in 22 league games it’s clear that the problems are at both ends of the pitch.  Finding a solution, and quickly, will no doubt be foremost on the minds of Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey.

The Millers made one change to the side which had lost at Stocksbridge last time out, with Tyler Blake coming in for Brad Wells.

On a difficult playing surface neither side created much in a tense first half.  Jonny White and Khyle Sargent picked up early bookings as Carlton began with determination, looking to get on the front foot.

Carlton had a couple of half chances, including one corner that Harrison Bond in the Shildon goal did well to palm away, but although there was plenty of effort, there was a lack of real quality from both teams.  The pitch didn’t help with players struggling to keep their footing but it was clear that neither side wanted to risk conceding the first goal with the result that both defences were very much on top.

Carlton suffered an injury blow on 26 minutes when Lewis Durow looked to have torn his hamstring.  He was replaced by Kyle Dixon with Niall Hylton dropping to left back.

The home side’s first real chance came on 33 minutes.  White did well to advance down the right and win a throw in.  The ball was played to Kyle Tomlin who played a lovely one-two with Blake before speeding to the by-line and sending over a superb cross that was just begging to be converted, but no Carlton player was on hand.

Minutes later Tomlin slipped the ball to Dixon on the right corner of the penalty area after a fine run by Hylton, but Dixon hit his shot high and wide.

Shildon had a couple of moments themselves with dangerous crosses and Sargent and Dan Brown did well to keep them at bay, but in truth neither side did enough in the first half to justify taking the lead.

10 minutes into the second half there was a sense of déjà vu for the home support as, for the third successive game, Carlton went behind to an early second half goal.  A crossfield ball saw Joe Posthill speed away down the left and his cross was diverted past Mikey Emery by the unfortunate Brown.

Eight minutes later the visitors doubled their advantage in controversial circumstances.  Hylton’s attack down the left was brought to a premature end by the arm of Aidan Heywood.  The referee took the view it was unavoidable and ignored Carlton appeals for a free kick.  Heywood took full advantage, speeding down the right and crossing for Billy Greulich-Smith to get in between Brown and Dean Freeman and steer home.

Harvey and Brookbanks brought on Wells and Aaron O’Connor to try and salvage something from the game and both made a positive impact.  Nevertheless, Shildon almost had a third when Posthill took the ball around Emery only for Brown to block.

Sargent continued to get around the pitch and Wells drew a save from Bond, his first of the game, after Freeman had flicked on a White throw.

With five minutes remaining Freeman headed an Alex Howes corner against the bar, and Hylton saw an effort blocked after some fine work by O’Connor.

A couple of minutes later Wells held off Alex white and slipped the ball to Tomlin whose low drive missed the post by inches.  And in added time Bond made an excellent save from a fierce 25-yard drive from Wells, before the referee ended proceedings.

Carlton never stopped trying but it was another disappointing afternoon for the home support.  The players came across to thank the home fans at the end, and as always it was much appreciated.

Carlton Town: M Emery, J White, L Durow (K Dixon 28), D Brown,  D Freeman, J Holmes (B Wells 66), N Hylton, K Sargent, T Blake (A O’Connor 66), K Tomlin, A Howes. Unused substitutes: R Stainsby, L Gorman

Goals: Dan Brown (og) 55, Billy Greulich-Smith 63

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM – Khyle Sargent

Att: 124

Weekend of action tackles ‘boy racer’ problem in Colwick and Netherfield

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Weekend of action tackles ‘boy racer’ problem in Colwick and Netherfield

Gedling‘s Operation Reacher team has been out in force over the weekend tackling boy racers in Colwick and Netherfield.

The dedicated team spent the weekend stopping vehicles involved in ‘car cruising’ in the area – which has prompted complaints from residents.

The team confirmed that multiple vehicles were stopped during the weekend of action.

Police said they had been advised about their manner of driving and a few traffic offence reports have also been issued.

Gedling police teams committed to tackling the car cruising issue back in December.

They launched a dedicated operation, called ‘Operation Triplefin’ after concerns were raised about the problem, with a growing number of car meets at Colwick Industrial Estate and near Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield.

The Operation Triplefin team says will target those individuals to ‘educate as well as enforce to reduce this issue for the community’.

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