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The beacon in Gedling Country Park captured on camera by Benzia FreemanCarl Green managed to snap a picture of this dragonfly in his gardenHunter Moon above Burton Joyce by Tammy MillsTaken in Colwick Country Park by Mike Vine@scamp53 (Instagram) had a visitor to her garden
Asda has rolled out a wave of price cuts this week, reducing prices across 249 grocery lines, including 197 fresh food products, as part of its latest value drive.
Customers at the supermarket chain will see average reductions of 7%, with some discounts reaching as high as 50%,
Among the biggest reductions are Extra Special Frozen Raw & Hand-Peeled Jumbo King Prawns 200g, cut from £4.24 to £2.12, and COOK by Asda Butternut Squash Chunks 700g, down from £2.10 to £1.38.
Other price cuts include, Wyke Farm Vintage Cheddar 300g, down from £3.53 to £3.18 (-10%); Ready Rolled Puff Pastry 320g down from £1.28 to £1.04 (-19%); Exceptional Lemon Curd Yogurt 150g down from £0.98 to £0.82 (-16%); Rump Beef Steak 255g down from £4.98 to £4.68 (-6%).
Last week the retailer announced a major round of price reductions, cutting the cost of 956 everyday grocery products both in-store and online.
Carlton Town and Wellingborough Town played out a hard-fought goalless draw at the Bill Stokeld stadium in front of Carlton’s biggest ever home league attendance.
The record crowd of 408 enjoyed a committed display from both teams on a superb playing surface but the defences were very much on top and neither side was able to take advantage of the handful of chances that were created.
Mark Harvey and Andy Clerke unsurprisingly named an unchanged starting eleven following the midweek win at Belper Town. There was a return to the bench for Nat Watson following his suspension.
The Millers had the ball in the net inside the first minute but Ash Chambers’s strike was ruled out for offside. Felix Annan then had to be alert to make a fine save as the Doughboys responded immediately.
PHOTO: Neil Slack PhotographyPHOTO: Neil Slack PhotographyPHOTO: Neil Slack Photography
As the half progressed Wellingborough asserted themselves with some very solid defensive work and some sharp forward movement, with wide men Taylor Franklin and Isa Abrahamu looking dangerous throughout. The latter’s cross found Lloyd Buckby on the quarter-hour but home captain Niall Davie did well to block his effort. Annan then made a relatively comfortable save from Abrahamu as the visitors enjoyed a spell of pressure.
Carlton though defended as well as their opponents with the makeshift centre back pairing of Ewan Robson and Khyle Sargent both enjoying fine games, as did Shea Thompson-Harris and Lewis Durow at full back.
Towards the end of the half the Millers started to pose a threat of their own and a lovely pass from Oliver Clark sent Niall Hylton away on the right. He cut into the area and saw his shot deflected wide for a corner. Davie took the flag kick and his delivery was met by Sargent who headed wide from a good position.
Davie himself went closest to scoring in the opening stages of the second half when a rasping drive flew inches over the crossbar. Moments later the visitors looked to be going through on goal until a superb covering interception by Thompson-Harris thwarted them.
Another fine Clark pass found Manneh on the left. He sped forward into the area and was only denied by an excellent save from Doughboys keeper Dean Snedker. Back came Wellingborough and Annan had to be off his line sharply to gather ahead of the onrushing Danny Draper. Robson then did well to block a cross from the lively substitute Tre Charles.
This always looked like a game where the first goal would be decisive and both teams had the chance to claim the points in a five minute spell midway through the second half. Firstly it was Wellingborough, when Franklin darted down the right and crossed to the unmarked Charles but he headed wide to the disbelief of his teammates.
PHOTO: Neil Slack PhotographyPHOTO: Neil Slack Photography
Worse was to follow at the other end when Alex Howes, having another impressive game in his deep-lying midfield role, sent Hylton into the area. His shot was well saved but when the ball was crossed to the back post both Chambers and Manneh failed to get a connection with the goal gaping.
Had either side snatched a winner it would have been extremely harsh on the losers. Wellingborough had a final chance with a back post scramble from a corner but Annan made another wonder save and Carlton cleared. Meanwhile Thompson-Harris and Manneh combined for the latter to race away down the right and cross but once again the visiting defence got back quickly to clear. Five minutes of added time couldn’t produce a winner and both teams were fully deserving of the applause they received at the final whistle. Even though it finished without a goal, the crowd had been treated to a proper game of football.
Carlton Town: F Annan, S Thompson-Harris, L Durow, K Sargent, E Robson, A Howes (A Troke 83), L Manneh, O Clark (L Bateman 79), A Chambers (K Watson 83), N Davie (N Watson 57), N Hylton (H Goddard 75).
The owner of an American diner in Mapperley has made urged local people to ‘show if they want this venue or not’ following a lengthy quiet period.
Beckie Lawson runs Nissi’s American Diner on Mapperley Top and issued the post on the venue’s Facebook page.
She wrote: ” I’m going to be honest with everyone. I am thinking of changing the location of my American Diner from Mapperpley.
“The past few weeks have drained me. I don’t even feel like opening it but I will do. Because I don’t give up. This quiet period has to stop.
“I know the potential this diner has. The freshness it brings is next level! We didn’t win best burgers in 2023 for nothing. Did everyone just forget about us because we moved from town to Mapperpley?”
Nissi’s originally sold food to customers at the Inn for the Penny public house in Carlton before opening a venue in the city centre.
The business made the move to Mapperley Top in March 2024.
“It’s not a once a year treat or birthday treat place,” she wrote.
“The smiles I see on faces when food or milkshakes go out is unbelievable. I only did this diner for moments like that.
“You asked for nights. I give you pop-up nights.Where are ya?
“It’s time now, to show me you want this diner or not. Bums on seats can only make an independent business stay open. Otherwise it will go.”
The business plans to extend its opening hours next week and will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings until 8pm
These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated byGedling Borough Council this week.
This is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have validated.
These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.
More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE by using the reference codes published below.
Non-material amendment to 2025/0460 – Removal of rear chimney breast and chimney stack. 10 Southdale Road, Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1EY Ref. No: 2025/0727NMA
Discharge of Condition 9 – CEMP (Construction), Condition 10 – Biodiversity Gain Plan, Condition 12 – HMMP and Condition 16 – Waste Audit of planning permission 2024/0708 Nottinghamshire Fire And Rescue Headquarters, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 8PD Ref. No: 2025/0730
Full planning application for the residential development of 172 new homes alongside associated site infrastructure, open space and landscaping. Land Off Killisick Lane Arnold Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2025/0726
Change of Use of part of the building from B8 (Warehousing) to E(d) Indoor sport, recreation or fitness Units 1 And 2, John Rann Business Park, Eagle Close, Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7FJ Ref. No: 2025/0715
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application 2024/0938 to allow for a larger two storey front/side extension to the dwelling. 43 Broadway East, Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1AG Ref. No: 2025/0708DOC
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side/rear extension 25, Greens Farm Lane, Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 4AY Ref. No: 2025/0710
Removal of dead and overhanging branches to Chestnut tree 4, St Emmanuel View, Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 9QS Ref. No: 2025/0697TPO
Garden and storage shed with pitched roofs 45 Broadfields, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6JP Ref. No: 2025/0695
Nottinghamshire’s fire service may decide to fine businesses that repeatedly cause false alarms as a “last resort”.
The idea was discussed in Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s community safety committee on Friday (October 10).
The fire service responds and investigates the causes of automatic fire alarm activations (AFAs) across various premises. These systems alert people of a potential fire through sirens or speech, but can also be set off by steam, dust and cooking fumes.
When the service has investigated and no fire was found, this is called an ‘unwanted fire signal’ and is a false alarm.
In the 2024/25 financial year, the fire service responded to 5,176 AFAs, an increase of 184 incidents compared to the previous year.
A report states that around 4.3 per 1,000 people were false alarms, which reflects the national average.
The fire service is working to reduce the number of false alarms, and one option being considered is charging businesses responsible as a “last resort.”
PICTURED: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue headquarters in Arnold
The idea has already gained some support from committee members at previous meetings, and the majority of people who responded to a consultation in 2024 supported the proposal.
Meeting documents say: “The action of charging would only be considered as a last resort, if all attempts at engagement and education with the responsible person/s had failed, appropriate notice periods had been communicated, and only with specific business types, i.e. not schools, domestic premises, hospitals, or other higher risk premises.”
Speaking in the meeting, committee chair, Councillor Richard Butler (Con) said: “I suspect as well, another reason for wanting it to be a ‘last resort’ is the fact that the cost of administering, to go through with fining an organisation or fining people would probably not be very helpful to our finances.”
Responding to this, Tom Archer, area manager and head of prevention, protection and fire investigation at the service, said: “That is a very astute point. I think obviously as well, businesses would have a view on being charged and would probably challenge.
He said fining businesses was not “at the forefront” of the service’s aims to reduce these false alarms, but added: “Administering any system like that will cost money and time.”
Cllr Butler continued: “Also, you find yourself in all sorts of long debates and discussions about cost, scale and charges – how do you work out how much a particular incident or offence is costing? So I think that’s the right approach to take, very much a ‘last resort’.”
Leila Berry, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, added: “I think from a financial responsibility improvements perspective, it’s an option to make available to members for your consideration.”
A further report on efforts to reduce false alarms will be discussed by the committee in March 2026. The committee may decide to implement charges for these false alarms at a later date.
A football club has announced it has secured its future after reaching an agreement to allow them to extend their stay at their Stoke Lane ground in Carlton.
Carlton Town have agreed a lease extension that will see them play their home games at the Bill Stokeld Stadium until 2031.
The club are led to believe that will in fact extend to 2036, but that is not likely to be confirmed in the near future.
PICTURED: The Bill Stokeld Stadium on Stoke Lane
Chairman Mick Garton and Strategic Development Officer Dave Hodgson negotiated on for 12 months on behalf of the club.
Mick Garton said: “We wanted to get the new agreement over the line before the existing lease ran out, which would have left the club vulnerable; we have now managed to secure that. Ideally, we were hoping to get our future secured until 2036, which would have been more helpful in our quest to secure grants for upgraded floodlighting but unfortunately their current stance on the kind of lease we have made that impossible”
“There were a number of challenges to overcome to secure the new deal and in this area, I’m particularly proud of the work the club and our legal team did to secure this deal and the club’s immediate future.
“I would like to thank Severn Trent for listening to our issues and helping us get this deal finalised “
Rumours that ‘illegal immigrants’ have been put up in a have been apartments in Carlton have been quashed by Gedling Borough Council.
Residents have been claiming on social media that a group spotted outside the apartments were illegal immigrants and were being housed within the property.
Gedling Borough Council has now issued a statement online following the speculation.
The authority said: “Over recent days, we’ve become aware of growing concerns among Gedling residents regarding the people now living at Adbolton House, Westdale Lane. We’d like to provide clarity, confirm the facts, and reassure you to avoid the spread of misinformation.
“These are families from Mauritius, arriving via London, not refugees and are British nationals with passports and valid tenancy agreements.
“The temporary placement was arranged by Hillingdon Council and a private housing provider (PMSE London Ltd).
They added: “All have been given support to register locally and access public services. “
One of Nottingham’s most historic green spaces has received a cash boost thanks to Colwick-basedpackaging giant The Wilkins Group.
As part of its ‘12 Months of Giving’ initiative, the Colwick-based company has donated £1,000 to St Ann’s Allotments, a unique city centre haven where gardening meets community care and connection.
St Ann’s Allotments are no ordinary gardens – they date back to 1551 and are recognised as the largest surviving area of detached Victorian town gardens in England.
Spread across 75 acres with more than 700 plots, the site is Grade II listed and dotted with historic summerhouses, glasshouses and even a Grade II listed shed. Today, the allotments remain a nationally important green space, combining centuries of heritage with a thriving community hub in the heart of Nottingham.
Under the care of dedicated manager Paul Paine, the gardens have become a sanctuary for people from all walks of life, many of whom are facing challenges such as loneliness, those recovering from addiction, mental health issues, ADHD or autism.
Paul, who has been involved in the project for 25 years, said: “Our allotments are about so much more than growing food.
“Every day we see people arrive here low in mood, stressed or isolated, and leave feeling lighter, calmer and more connected. Gardening and nature have an extraordinary power to heal. This donation will make a real difference, helping us to buy seeds, tools and materials that keep the gardens thriving.”
The allotments are famous for producing not just the traditional apples and plums, but also lesser-known fruits such as quince and edible hawthorn, as well as herbs, nuts and plants often unfamiliar in the UK. The produce is used in their innovative ‘Dig and Dinner’ project, where community members forage, cook alongside professional chefs, and share nourishing meals, which are often the only hot dish some participants will eat that day.
Alongside food growing, the site offers classes in basket weaving with willow harvested on-site, and activities in its eco-friendly straw bale building with a woodburning stove at its heart.
Justin Wilkins, joint managing director of The Wilkins Group, said: “Nottingham is our home, and our year of giving is all about shining a light on the small charities and community groups that make a huge difference right here on our doorstep. St Ann’s Allotments is a hidden gem, a place of calm, creativity and care that changes lives every single day. We’re proud to play a small part in supporting Paul and his team.”
The £1,000 donation is one of 12 being made by The Wilkins Group during 2025, with each month dedicated to a different Nottinghamshire charity or community cause.
The Wilkins Group, a family-run firm founded in 1963, produces food packaging for leading names such as Pukka, Pizza Express, Harrods and Cadbury. Alongside its Nottingham headquarters, it operates plants in China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and has won awards for its innovations in reducing single-use plastics across the industry.
A mental health project launched last year has attracted new funding for its youth-focused activities across Gedling borough.
The money has come from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Situational Crime Prevention Fund with support from Gedling Borough Council.
Local social enterprise Positively Empowered Kids CIC has received support through the fund, which allocates £67,500 over two years to each local authority in Nottinghamshire for targeted community safety initiatives.
Originally designed to support the mental wellbeing of young people, the project has evolved to help address anti-social behaviour in the Arnold area.
The initiative, known as ‘Next Move’, invites local young people to co-design activities that reflect their interests and needs which can boost confidence, promote health and wellbeing, and offer safe alternatives to anti-social behaviour.
Jackie Wilson, director of Positively Empowered Kids CIC, said: “I’m so proud that we can carry on this journey with young people and partners in the local community. This funding isn’t just money – it’s a message that their voices matter.”
Councillor Henry Wheeler, Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles, Health & Wellbeing, said: “Supporting the mental wellbeing of our young people is vital. This project gives them a voice in shaping the activities they take part in, empowering them to make decisions that positively impact their mental health and overall wellbeing.”
Councillor Kathryn Fox, Portfolio Holder for Life Chances & Vulnerability, emphasised the importance of partnership working: “Collaborative working is key if we want to make a bigger difference for children and young people.
“Since 2024, a range of partners have come together to listen to young people and understand their experiences and needs. This has led to a better alignment of resources and support for young people in Gedling.“
Find out more about Next Move on Instagram @next_move_youth
