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Morrisons launches Daily Special meals in its Netherfield café for less than £5 and kids eat free

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Morrisons launches Daily Special meals in its Netherfield café for less than £5 and kids eat free

Morrisons is set to launch a ‘meal of the day’ offer which will see a meal be cut down to under £5 daily in its café at the Netherfield store.

A ‘Daily Special’ will be discounted every weekday from 3pm, giving customers a saving of up to £3.89 on the individual product price.

The meal that’s discounted will change each day and a drink is included in the offer.

Vegetarian alternatives are available and the supermarket’s café menu includes meals such as chicken tikka masala, fish and chips and burgers.

The meals on the menu will cost £4.99 each and they’ll be available in its 406 cafés nationwide after 3pm every weekday.

It doesn’t stop there as kids eat free all day when customers buy an adult meal, meaning a family of four can go out for dinner and eat for £9.98.

Ali Lyons, head of Morrisons Cafés, said: “We know how hard it is for our customers at the moment and we want to make sure they are still able to enjoy a meal out, even on a budget. We’ve handpicked these favourites so that no matter what day it is, our customers can enjoy a saving.”

Here’s the meals you can expect to be discounted throughout the week.

  • Monday – Roast Chicken served with Chips & Coleslaw or Cheese & Onion Quiche served with Chips & Coleslaw
  • Tuesday – Chicken Tikka Masala or Mac ‘n’ Cheese
  • Wednesday – Breakfast Brunch or Full Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Thursday – Cheeseburger served with Chips & Coleslaw or Vegetarian Burger served with Chips & Coleslaw
  • Friday – Ultimate Fish & Chips

The move comes as Aldi is widely being predicted to overtake Morrisons as the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in less than a year, according to data taken from the most recent Kantar results.

The most recent take-home grocery figures were released last week, revealing that Aldi has claimed UK market share of 9% – just behind Morrisons which had 9.6% in the 12-week period to 12 June.

Netherfield man jailed after travelling more than 170 miles to commit child sexual abuse

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Netherfield man jailed after travelling more than 170 miles to commit child sexual abuse

A Netherfield man who travelled across the country to meet and abuse a child has been jailed. 

Daniel Castel-Nuovo, of Harrogate Street, Netherfield, was arrested on May 17 in Southampton, by specialist officers from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).

PICTURED: Daniel Castel-Nuovo

Castel-Nuovo had arranged to meet and commit sexual abuse with an 11-year-old child following conversations online and had travelled from Nottingham but was instead met by SEROCU officers. 

The 48-year-old was found to have brought sweets, condoms, lubricant, wet wipes and baby oil with him. No real children were involved or harmed in the operation. 

He was charged with arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence on the same day (17/5). 

On Friday (24) Castel-Nuovo pleaded guilty at a hearing at Southampton Crown Court. He was sentenced on the same day to two-and-a-half years’ imprisonment, issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. 

Detective Inspector James Oxley, from SEROCU, said: “Castel-Nuovo’s conviction following a proactive SEROCU investigation reflects our continued priority to protect children from sexual exploitation from those who seek to do them harm.

“HH Judge Burrell commented on the awful nature of the offence and the impact it had on his family, who were present in court. He will now spend time in prison where he can reflect upon his actions. 

“If you or anyone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse, please report it to your local police force. We will always follow up allegations of abuse, no matter when they occurred. Victims can talk in confidence to experienced Investigators and we can also help with access to a range of other support services.” 

Ghoul hunt planned at ‘haunted’ Gedling Station building

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Ghoul hunt planned at ‘haunted’ Gedling Station building

A group of ghost hunt experts will be exploring the history of Gedling Station – but will there be any paranormal activity?

Haunted Heritage, a team of experienced event facilitators, ghost hunting mediums and historians, have organised the search for spooks at the historical building on Shearing Hill.

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Gedling Station pictured during the 1930s

And members of the public are now being invited to join them in their quest to find the ghouls of Gedling Station.

The hunt will take place from 8pm on July 30 until 1am on July 31st.

Tickets are £35.

Guests must be 18 years and over to attend this event

A spokesman for Haunted Heritage said: “With Centuries of history, it is well worth a visit, but be warned, after dark this place has a different atmosphere. With many ghost stories, this is the ideal location for paranormal investigation.

“Whose spirits continue to walk the platform waiting to board the train?  

“As you walk through the door, you can feel the spiritual energy step forward. Come and wander through the chillingly, empty rooms and soak up the atmosphere of this once busy house. It takes on a whole new feel when darkness falls.”

Tickets are available at their website here: https://hauntedheritage.co.uk/event/ghost-hunt-haunted-railway-station-nottingham/

Gedling Station closed in 1960.

In 1967 the former station site was converted into a youth club and operated successfully as a youth club for over 40 years. 

The building was finally closed in 2012, in large part due to the need for improvements in order to ensure that this historic building met modern health and safety standards.

A group of volunteers are now working to restore the building to its former glory and transform it into a community hub and heritage site.

You can read more about their work here: https://www.gedlingyouth.co.uk/

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 days.

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…

Arnold Lane, Gedling

29 June – 01 July

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Breck Hill Road, Mapperley

29 June – 29 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Main Street, Burton Joyce

04 July – 09 September

Delays likely – Road closure

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Mansfield Road, Daybrook

01 July – 02 July

Delays likely – Lane closure

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Mansfield Road (north), Ravenshead

04 July – 04 July

Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Description: recut stopline loops

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Old Rufford Road, Calverton

30 June – 30 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe

05 July – 05 July

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Avon Road, Gedling

04 July – 05 July

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Birchfield Road, Arnold

29 June – 01 July

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water-12757037A

Buxton Avenue, Carlton

04 July – 05 July

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Chapel Lane, Ravenshead

28 June – 29 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Virgin Media

Foxwood Lane, Woodborough

05 July – 07 July

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Road, Gedling

02 July – 02 July

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Maitland Road, Woodthorpe

30 June – 04 July

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Porchester Road, Mapperley

29 June – 29 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Big Mike’s Fat Kitchen in Carlton faces uncertain future as business is put up for sale by owners

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Big Mike’s Fat Kitchen in Carlton faces uncertain future as business is put up for sale by owners

A popular cheesecake store in Carlton is facing an uncertain future – after the business was put up for sale. 

Big Mike’s Fat Kitchen is being put on the market by owner Mike Jones, AKA Big Mike, and partner Jess Graham.

The Carlton Hill venue will remain open until a buyer for the business is found – but their Beeston site will close.

Big Mike made the announcement on his Facebook page

PICTURED: Big Mike’s Fat Kitchen on Carlton Hill

In the post he wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that Jess and I have made the difficult decision to put Big Mike’s up for sale.

“I had the full desire to grow the business as fast as possible and if I’m honest tried running before we could walk properly with the opening of the second store in Beeston and HQ kitchen. We put our profits into transforming the business but with the cost of living crisis hitting we’ve had some quiet months and it has been a struggle with us having no working capital.

“This would be an amazing opportunity for the right person to grow Big Mike’s and put cheesecake on every high street. There is no end to where Big Mike’s could grow to but we know we can’t grow the business to its full potential.”

He added: “Myself and Jess would just like to thank every person who has supported us over the last two years, everyone who has worked for us, we hope you all enjoyed the ride and I can’t wait to see where the future takes us. To our customers who we receive countless messages of support from and compliments on our cheesecakes we are so grateful.

“Please keep cheesecake at the top of your treat list. We will be open as normal at our Carlton store until we find a buyer so please pop in.”

Big Mike began selling his cheesecakes via social media during the first lockdown after being put on furlough. He opened his first store on Carlton Hill and then opened the second shop a year later in Beeston.

Anyone who has an interest in buying the business is being urged to get in touch via email or message.

VIDEO: Gedling councillor David Ellis and MP Tom Randall share their views on Levelling Up the borough and building houses on green-belt land

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VIDEO: Gedling councillor David Ellis and MP Tom Randall share their views on Levelling Up the borough and building houses on green-belt land

Gedling Borough Councillor David Ellis (Lab) and Gedling MP Tom Randall (Con) have appeared together in a video sharing their opposing views on Levelling Up the borough, building on green-belt land and the next General Election.

The video was created by former Gedling Eye political reporter Adam Toms, who has now gone on to become a successful journalist with Midlands news site Derbyshire Live.

The borough is yet to receive any funding after a bid for around £20m was rejected last October. The council and local MPs have blamed each other for its failure.

Cllr Ellis thinks ‘both sides are to blame’.

“We need to get sharper but the Government seems to pick and choose where they send the money,” he said.

Ellis would like to see any money received spent on improving Arnold to make it a ‘more vibrant and more thriving’ town.

He said the money is needed as ‘a lot of work is required’ around the borough.

Cllr Ellis said he would love to bring the tram to Gedling to improve transport links.

Gedling MP Tom Randall wants to use the funding to transform the area into high-skilled, high-waged commuter towns with people working in technical jobs in the city of Nottingham.

“I had a meeting to discuss rail services in Gedling as rail services could be more frequent than they are at the moment.”

He also wants better connectivity with places like West Bridgford and the forthcoming East Midlands Freeport he thinks this could be achieved with a Fourth Trent crossing.

“People in Gedling being able to get to work in these places in highly paid sustainable green jobs is a good measure of Levelling Up in this area.”

In the video they also share their different views around building on green belt land and reflect on the 2019 election and where their parties are heading.

You can see the video below…

REVEALED: Raw sewage was discharged into Ouse Dyke 218 times by Severn Trent during 2021, data shows

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REVEALED: Raw sewage was discharged into Ouse Dyke 218 times by Severn Trent during 2021, data shows

Untreated sewage was discharged into the Ouse Dyke for 376 hours last year, according to latest figures by published by The Rivers Trust.

The data shows there were 218 incidents of raw sewage being poured into the dyke during 2021.

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PICTURED: Land off Burton Road where the main outlet for sewage is located

The Ouse Dyke runs from Gedling then through Carlton until it gets to the River Trent at Stoke Bardolph.

The main source of sewage into the dyke is the outlet on Burton Road near the Inn For A Penny pub in Carlton.

The dyke runs next to the Netherfield Lagoons Nature Reserve and members of the Gedling Conservation Trust, who manage the site, say raw sewage is having a damaging effect on wildlife.

Gedling Conservation Trust trustee Mark Glover told Gedling Eye: “After a big discharge, the water downstream, including the section from Teal Close and the Netherfield Lagoons can be highly contaminated and littered with wet wipes. In the past, discharges have killed most of the wildlife in the Dyke.”

Severn Trent Water said plans were in place to reduce the use of storm overflows locally.

Sewage pipes

A spokesperson said: “We are committed to being open and transparent about our performance and plans to improve the health of our region’s rivers.

“We’re working with the Environmental Agency to fully understand the potential impact of storm overflows on Ouse Dyke and we are investing in the area and have an improvement project underway which will further reduce the use of storm overflows on the river, due for completion in December 2024.

“Storm overflows, which are used in storm conditions to prevent flooding in customer homes and businesses, account for 3% of rivers not achieving good ecological status.

“We’re already working hard to use overflows less and we’re investing £100m a year to go even further in improving rivers so that nature can continue to thrive.

“As part of our Get River Positive commitments we will reduce the use of storm overflows to an average of 20 per year by 2025 and pledge that our operations will not be the reason for unhealthy rivers by 2030, based on Environment Agency measures.”

2021 figures also revealed that a storm overflow on Bonner Lane outside Calverton pumped sewage into Grimesmoor Dyke 37 times for 25 hours.

A sewage storm overflow at the Shelt Hill Pumping Station near Woodborough was used 41 times for 791 hours.

The emergency overflow at Burton Joyce by the River Trent was activated 51 times for 724 hours during 2021.

Car parking charges will return at Nottingham hospitals next week

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Car parking charges will return at Nottingham hospitals next week

Drivers in Gedling borough are being warned that parking charges are set to be brought back at Nottingham hospitals.

Patients and visitors have enjoyed free parking at the city’s hospital since the peak of the covid pandemic.

QMC
PICTURED: QMC

But the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has announced it will be reintroducing car parking charges for patients and visitors next week.

They said: “The charges – which remain the same as before the pandemic – start from Monday (27) at City Hospital and from Wednesday (29) at the Queen’s Medical Centre.

“We’ve introduced an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) barrier system, with electronic boards at car park entrances to show how many spaces are available.

“Your number plate will be read at the barrier as you drive in. When you return to your car, you need to enter your registration number into the payment machine, which will calculate how much you owe. After payment, the barrier will automatically rise as you leave the car park.”

Visitors can pay by card in all locations but cash payments are limited to the maternity, yellow car park, purple car park at City Hospital and the tram bridge and EENT entrance (opposite South Block) at the QMC.

30m – free

1hr – £2.00

2hr – £4.00

4hr – £5.50

8hr – £6.50

24hr – £8.00

Disabled parking remains free.

A spokesman added: “During the transition period, our staff will be on hand at each car park to help with any queries.

“Remember that both hospitals are served by the now-extended Medilink service, which has new stops in Sherwood and Clifton and calls at the park-and-rides at Wilkinson Street and Queen’s Drive.”

“There are also a number of bus services that service both sites, and the tram services QMC. Visit https://www.nctx.co.uk/plan-your-journey, https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/threes/welcome and https://www.thetram.net/“

Here are some of the iconic East Midlands buildings you can spot on a clear day from Gedling Country Park

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Here are some of the iconic East Midlands buildings you can spot on a clear day from Gedling Country Park

Did you know it was possible to catch a glimpse of the iconic Lincoln Cathedral from Gedling Country Park on a clear day?

This shot of the iconic cathedral in the far distance was captured on camera by Sarah Benedek.

PICTURED: The circle shows where you can spot Lincoln Cathedral on the horizon from the North Viewing Platform in the park (PHOTO: Sarah Benedek)
The Cathedral captured in close up from the park using a camera (PHOTO: Sarah Benedek)

Although the close ups were captured using a zoom lens, you can spot the historical building on the horizon with the naked eye when the skies of clear by heading to the North Viewing Platform at Gedling Country Park.

PICTURED: The north viewing platform at Gedling Country Park

St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark, Gunthorpe Lock, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station British Sugar factory and Belvoir Castle can also be spotted from the platforms.

PICTURED: Belvoir Castle (PHOTO: Sarah Benedek)
SEEN: Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station (PHOTO: Sarah Benedek)
SPOTTED: British Sugar and Staythorpe Power Station in Newark. (PHOTO: Sarah Benedek)

The two platforms were opened back in July 2020 and offer visitors views as far as Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The platforms will also feature interpretation panels displaying information about some of the sights.

Council issues response following urgent calls for action over ‘dangerous’ pedestrian crossings in Netherfield town centre

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Council issues response following urgent calls for action over ‘dangerous’ pedestrian crossings in Netherfield town centre

Nottinghamshire County Council has responded to road safety concerns raised by Netherfield residents using pedestrian crossings in the town centre.

The response comes following multiple reports of people being involved in near misses on the double crossings at the junction of Victoria Road and Meadow Road.

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PICTURED: One of the crossings on Meadow Road in Netherfield (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

People local to the area have said that the issue “has been going on for far too long” and that action needs to be taken before it is too late.

Lynn Turner, who works at Nisa Local on Victoria Road, said that she witnesses people nearly being run over every day.

The 67-year-old said: “This has been going on for far too long.

“People come in all the time and say ‘I was just missed’.

“I was there when a car actually hit a person once.

“My partner also came in the shop and said a car had just missed him, he was very angry.

“Another customer I had last week was stood at the counter and he was shaking.

“He said a car actually shaved past his chest.

“It’s very bad.”

Mary Gibson, 62, owns the Pure Aroma shop on Meadow Road and is also worried about the crossings.

She said: “On Meadow Road the cars come speeding round the corner from Victoria Road all the time.

“Yesterday a car nearly hit me when I was halfway across the road as it was going that fast.

“The crossing on the corner is just as bad as the cars come speeding round from Meadow Road.

“I have a shop on Meadow Road and have often seen people having a near miss.

“Someone from the council should come down and see for themselves.”

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INSPECTION: Councillors say they have been to see the crossings and will review the site again in the coming months

Cheryl Brown, based in nearby Colwick, has to walk with an elbow crutch because of her disability, which makes crossing the road even more challenging.

She said: “I was crossing from the It’s Inn the Bank pub side to the opposite pavement and, halfway across, a car came whizzing around the corner heading for Colwick.

“I automatically stopped because I could see the driver wouldn’t be able to stop without hitting me if I carried on walking.

“She saw me last minute and looked shocked.

“She put her hand up to me and just carried on.

“It scared me to death and her also I believe.”

Michelle Wilson-Tolley, 52, who lives in Netherfield and has an autistic son aged 11, warned about the crossings in the Jackie Bells play area, also located on Victoria Road.

She said: “All the crossings need looking at, especially Jackie Bells playground area.

“Motorists put their foot down and speed up then raise their hand as much to say sorry all the time.”

Gary Wood is Head of Transport and Highways for Nottinghamshire County Council, which is responsible for roads in the county.

He told Gedling Eye: “We are aware of the issues faced by pedestrians and we have already taken several steps to improve the crossings over recent years.

“The crossings are located on road humps, with illuminated poles and LED beacons to ensure the crossings can be seen in all light conditions.

“We recently reviewed the crossings to consider whether any further improvements could be made and continue to actively monitor the locations for any accidents, as we do with roads across Nottinghamshire.”

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