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MATCH REPORT: Spalding Utd 2-0 Carlton Town

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MATCH REPORT: Spalding Utd 2-0 Carlton Town

Carlton Town suffered their third defeat in a week as they went down 2-0 at Spalding Utd.

Goals in either half from Shane Clarke did the damage as the Millers remain pointless in the league.  They had plenty of possession, particularly in the second half, but there is plainly something missing from the performances compared to last season.

The injury situation is a concern and Premier League clubs would struggle with seven first team players out injured, but it’s something Carlton are going to have to get on with and adapt to.

Tyler Johal, Jordan Smith and Danny Elliott were missing following injuries in the defeat at Banbury, and they joined Aaron Opoku, Tyler Blake, Tom Maddison and Lawrence Gorman on the sidelines.  Into the side came Daniel Fletcher, Eli Bako and Daryll Thomas.

A bedrock of Carlton’s impressive record last season was the number of clean sheets kept, but hopes of repeating that here were dashed inside four minutes as the Tulips opened the scoring.

Toby Moore conceded possession in the Carlton half and Clarke combined with Jan Yeomans before firing an angled drive across Jack Steggles and into the net.

Carlton responded and Oliver Clark headed on a free kick to Moore whose fierce shot was deflected wide.

Joel Brownhill saw a free kick go just wide for the hosts in a scrappy first half, affected by a blustery wind.  Meanwhile Patrick Quinn saw an excellent run and cross come to nothing as Spalding cleared the danger.

Niall Davie then attacked down the right before sending over a dangerous cross which was headed away from Thomas by Yeomans.  Quinn picked up the loose ball and hit a shot that was comfortably saved by Michael Duggan.

Bako, Thomas and Clark combined with the latter hitting the post but the offside flag was already up.  At the other end Steggles made a good save from a Joel Brownhill header.

Carlton’s best spell of the half came right at the death.  Martin Ball, Clark and Quinn combined neatly before Clark rifled a shot at goal that Duggan could only parry but he was able to get to the loose ball ahead of Thomas.

Bako, Clark and Quinn then put Jonathan Mabonga away down the left and his goalbound shot was deflected away from goal by Ben Greenwood.

Carlton began on the front foot in the second half and Bako drove wide after a lovely run and cross by Davie.

Carlton made a triple substation on 56 minutes with Joel Daft, Sam Whitten and Kamani Wilson replacing Bako, Quinn and Mabonga.

Six minutes later Shane Clarke scored his second, against the run of play.  Spalding picked up the ball in their own half, counter-attacked at pace and Joel Brownhill slipped the ball through to Lewis Brownhill.  His shot was saved by Steggles but Clarke was quickest to the loose ball and he made no mistake from close range.

Back came the Millers and Oliver Clark sent over a lovely cross from the right which Wilson steered towards the corner of the net, only to be denied by a superb save from Duggan.

Ball then hit a fierce free kick which Duggan could only parry away but, in contrast to Spalding’s second goal, there were no Carlton players able to take advantage.

Moore had a header from a Davie corner cleared and Daft was causing the home side problems on the left, creating opportunities that went begging.

Thomas slipped one ball into Deft whose cross was pushed away by Duggan with Wilson and Dan Brown unable to get to the loose ball.

Spalding almost grabbed a third when Jacob Fenton dispossessed Steggles outside of his area but Brown cleared off the line.

Carlton continued to keep trying, but too many balls were either under hit or over hit particularly set plays, and there wasn’t enough sharpness in the final third.  As it was, Spalding saw out the final minutes of the game in relative comfort.

The Millers were once again well supported on the road, and the players acknowledged that support at the final whistle.  They just to have keep working to regain the spark they know they can produce.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Brown, Fletcher, Ball, Moore, Bako (Whitten 56), Quinn (Daft 56), Mabonga (K Wilson 56), Thomas, Clark, Davie.  Unused substitutes: Randall, Sturgess

Goals: Shane Clarke 4, 62

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM – Oliver Clark

Attendance: 136

Eight takeaways in Gedling borough given warnings by police after breaching 10pm curfew

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Eight takeaways in Gedling borough given warnings by police after breaching 10pm curfew

Eight takeaways in Gedling borough have been issued warnings by police after breaching the new 10pm curfew.

A team of pro-active Special Constables issued the warnings after carrying out spot checks across the borough on Friday night.

The team visited dozens of restaurants and takeaways and observed staff from eight of the visits agreeing to serve customers after the 10pm curfew that came into force on Thursday.

Police said that each of the premises that breached the closure rules were issued with warning letters, outlining their responsibilities as a business to comply with the latest Government rules.

Under the new rules takeaways, public houses, leisure facilities, theme parks and funfairs, casinos and social clubs must close between the hours of 10pm and 5am. Anyone found to repeatedly breach the rules can face fines of up to £10,000.Delivery services are allowed to continue as normal.

A number of takeaways were still serving customers after 10pm

Special Sergeant Ashley Wagstaffe, who heads-up the Specials pro-active team across Gedling borough, said: “We visited a number of businesses to ensure that the new rules were being complied with as we received a number of reports raising concerns around the way that takeaways and restaurants were operating.

“We observed a number of clear breaches during the visits and made it clear to the owners that there is now firm instructions in relation to when they must close.

“All of the businesses that we visited took on the advice that was given to them, and through our engagement and explanation approach, we’re confident that they will now observe and comply with the new rules.

“If we find any further breaches, we will work with our partner agencies to take additional action, which could lead to fines of up to £10,000.

Wagstaffe added: “We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the overwhelming number of small businesses who have worked tirelessly to strictly follow the new rules.

“Nottinghamshire Police is committed to engaging, explaining and encouraging people in relation to their personal responsibilities to help protect the nation’s health, but will use enforcement as a last result if there are repeated breaches of the Covid-19 rules.”

Third man charged after keys are stolen from delivery driver in Woodthorpe

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Third man charged after keys are stolen from delivery driver in Woodthorpe

A third man has been charged after keys were taken from a delivery driver in Woodthorpe

Anthony Chapman, 32, of no fixed address, is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday 28 September 2020) charged with theft.

It follows the charging of Liam Barnes, 32, of Kingsley Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and Levi Smith, 24, of Windermere Road, with the same offence.

PICTURED: Coronation Road

The charges relate to a report of a delivery driver’s van keys being taken before his van was stolen during an incident in Coronation Road, Woodthorpe, on August 28. 2020.

Detective Inspector Ed Cook of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I’m pleased that we’ve now charged a third man in connection with this distressing reported incident and we now await the outcome of this case through the courts.

“Nottinghamshire Police will continue to proactively tackle theft, thoroughly investigate all reports and do everything in its power to bring offenders to justice.”

Mapperley woman ‘duped’ pensioner out of £1,000

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Mapperley woman ‘duped’ pensioner out of £1,000

A cleaner fleeced a Mapperley pensioner out of £1,000 by changing the amount on a cheque for her own gain to pay for clothes, flowers and funeral costs for her late mother. 

The woman hired the cleaner to help round the house after suffering with a bad back and had not long been widowed. 

The cleaner also attempted to take £4,000 out of the woman’s bank account by copying her signature on another cheque. 

The money was spent money on items for herself as well as paying for her late mother’s funeral. The victim had even generously given her £260 around the same time to assist towards the costs. 

Ann Marie Herrington, 56, of Caunton Avenue in Mapperley, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation and has been given a 14 months prison sentence, suspended for 12 months at Nottingham Crown Court.

Police car siren

The charges relate to incidents of fraud by false representation between 16 July 2018 and 4 August 2018 where the victim employed Herrington as a cleaner.

The £1,000 was paid out of her bank account without her knowledge. The victim queried this at her local bank after only finding out of the fraudulent moves after reading her banking statements.

Thankfully, the second cheque was not honoured due to the insufficient funds in the victim’s bank account. 

The elderly woman confronted Herrington, who lied and said ‘You said that you would lend me £1,000’, which proved to be the final communication between the pair.

Investigator Karam Kaur led the investigation. She said: “Herrington was charged with two fraudulent cheques to the combined value of £5,000.

“The victim was a vulnerable elderly woman who required help and support of a cleaner after she suffered with a bad back and had not long been widowed. Herrington was hired and the victim trusted her, unfortunately she went on to break that trust.

 “Thankfully the amount has since been reimbursed by the bank.

“Investigating officers asked Herrington to provide handwriting samples, which helped with their enquiries.

“Fraud can happen to anyone. 

“We are committed to investigating reports of fraud and will endeavour to bring those responsible for fraud to justice.

“It is important that people report all fraud to Action Fraud or, if you believe a fraudster is at your home or business, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.”  

To report fraud, head to www.actionfraud.police.uk

Anger over amount of trees cut down for new housing development in Gedling

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Anger over amount of trees cut down for new housing development in Gedling

A Gedling resident has spoken of his anger at the chopping down of a large number of trees by a developer along Arnold Lane.

The roadside trees and hedgerow were removed during construction of the Chase Farm housing development in Gedling, making the estate visible from the lane.

But Peter Wood, who lives on Digby Avenue in the village, has criticised developers Keepmoat for creating what he is calling ‘a treeless desert’ .

He said: “Formerly there was a 20-metre high hedge with a copious amount of mature broadleaf trees but now look what the surrounding residents, road users and pedestrians have to look at – not very much.

“I have taken a photograph showing the original hedge and attractive landscaping which ran for literally miles along Arnold Lane.

“What we have been left with now is an absolute disgrace following the construction of Chase Farm. It’s now just an uninteresting high grass bank and treeless landscape which will be seen by millions over future years.

PICTURED: Peter Wood pictured in front of trees alongside Arnold Lane
Mr Wood now stands showing where the trees have been removed
Chase Farm
PICTURED: Chase Farm

“I formerly did landscaping checks for a planning department all over the Midlands and I would never have approved this scheme, mainly due to the considerable lack of trees

He added: “I think the poor landscaping has been put in place so the developers can promote their new site as you can now see the housing from the road, which will encourage buyers”

Mr Wood is now hoping the situation will be rectified as the Chase Farm Estate grows.

He told Gedling Eye: Let’s hope the tree planting and landscaping gets better as they continue to expand the site over the coming years and they now put more trees in place.”

Gedling Eye contacted Keepmoat for a response to Mr Wood’s complaints.

A spokesman said: “The work to remove hedgerow along Arnold Lane was carried out in 2017, as detailed within the planning permission to deliver up to 1,050 much needed new homes for the residents of Gedling. 

“Keepmoat Homes recognises the impact construction can have on the environment and our aim is to reduce the impact of our work by reducing our carbon footprint, building sustainable low energy homes, reducing waste in construction and introducing measures to increase biodiversity. 

“To ensure we have limited the environmental impact at Chase Farm we have recently received planning permission to create a green urban square at the heart of the development, the new spine road running through the centre of the development will provide a tree lined avenue, and once the Gedling Access Road has been completed, there will be new pedestrian and cycling routes linking Arnold Lane with the Gedling Country Park.”

Gedling Crematorium can now webcast funeral services

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Gedling Crematorium can now webcast funeral services

Funerals at Gedling Crematorium are being made available online for family and friends unable to attend services for loved ones in person due to coronavirus regulations.

A major upgrade has been carried out at the site on Catfoot Lane as restrictions on the number of people attending funeral services look set to continue for some time due to coronavirus.

The new systems have been installed by Obitus, the leading supplier of bereavement technology in the UK.

The investment is part of a complete upgrade of audio-visual equipment at each location, supporting funeral directors and families with the music, hymns and visual tributes they require at ceremonies.

Memorial garden design at Gedling Crematorium
PICTURED: The design for a new coronavirus memorial garden at Gedling Crematorium

George Bell, regional manager for Westerleigh Group, who operate the sites, said: “Sadly, it is clear that restrictions that limit the number of people attending a funeral to 30 will be with us for many more months.

“Webcasting enables people to join in the service online and it has been available for some time. Now, we sometimes have hundreds of mourners logging on for individual services and we have partnered with Obitus to upgrade and improve the technology and make it more robust and reliable.

“We spoke to funeral arrangers and celebrants and they overwhelmingly supported the look and feel of the online system offered by Obitus as they provide comfort to those who have to use the system.”

The upgrade is part of a nationwide project by Westerleigh Group, who have introduced the same system into all 34 crematoria that it operates in England, Scotland and Wales.

James Crossland, Managing Director of Obitus, said: “We share the same core values as Westerleigh in providing a first-class service to the bereaved. From our bases in Sheffield and Henley we have been able to carry out this major installation programme and ensure the system operates well in each location.

“At the forefront of everything we do is to ensure that in these difficult times people can say goodbye to their loved ones in a dignified way with a seamless webcasting service.”

Police raid Arnold properties and seize drugs during ‘week of action’

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Police raid Arnold properties and seize drugs during ‘week of action’

Raids have been carried out at several properties in Arnold as part of a “week of action” cracking down on drug crime around Gedling borough..

Raids were carried out at two addresses in Rolleston Drive and Pinewood Avenue yesterday (September 25) morning following community intelligence about suspected drug dealing in the area.

Suspected Class A and B drugs were seized during the Pinewood Avenue warrant and a woman has been voluntarily interviewed under caution.

Suspected Class B drugs were recovered from the Rolleston Drive address.

Today’s activity comes after officers on the local Operation Reacher team arrested a boy yesterday and recovered a quantity of a suspected Class A drugs after searching a property in the Goodwood Avenue area of Arnold.

A quantity of white powder was found stashed away in a wardrobe along with deal bags and scales. The suspect was consequently interviewed regarding the offence and bailed.

The week of action, involving the local Operation Reacher Team and the Gedling Neighbourhoods Policing Team, was in support of the local policing priority of drug supply.

Proactive patrols are continuing as part of ongoing efforts to tackle an issue which has been raised by the local community as being a main concern for them.

Drugs seized in Arnold
PICTURED: Drugs seized in Arnold (IMAGE: Notts Police)

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Chris Pearson said: “Residents have told us that they want to see us taking action to tackle drugs and, as this week’s activity has shown, we have listened to them and acted on their concerns.

“I hope it reassures people that we do act on any information passed to us.

“We have carried out a number of successful warrants to date, on the back of information received from members of the public, and I’d encourage anyone with any concerns about drug use and supply in their area to please report it to us.

“We won’t hesitate to take action to disrupt suspected drug-related criminality in our neighbourhoods.

“Illegal drug production, supply, use and the associated criminal activity causes misery for law-abiding residents and has a negative effect on our communities.

“We remain fully committed to continuing our work to tackle drug-related crime, particularly around the distribution of drugs which often has links to violent crime, as well as targeting offenders who are causing misery in our communities and bringing them to justice.

“We are constantly working behind the scenes to gather information about those who may be involved in drug supply.

“Local people can help the police build up information that could lead to further positive action being taking. We need them to be our eyes and ears and work with us by telling us about suspicious activity in their areas.

“If you have any concerns or see anything suspicious in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Man arrested after leading police on chase with suspected stolen moped that came to an end in Arnot Hill Park

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Man arrested after leading police on chase with suspected stolen moped that came to an end in Arnot Hill Park

Police have seized a suspected stolen moped and arrested a man following a pursuit which started in the Daybrook area and ended in an Arnold park.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police’s Tactical Support Group – a specialist search and public order team – spotted the moped while on patrol in an unmarked car 

It had recently been reported as stolen from the Birmingham area. 

The moped was followed along the A60 Mansfield Road towards Arnold at around 4.25pm yesterday (Thursday 24 September 2020).

When requested to stop the rider failed to do so.

After a short period of time the moped came to a stop in Arnot Hill Park and the rider was arrested.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop and driving without insurance.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was excellent work by the officers concerned. Thankfully no members of the public, officers who gave chase or the suspect himself were injured.

“The man was arrested over driving offences and remains in custody.”

PICTURED: Arnot Hill Park in Arnold

‘Where royals once roamed’: You can now view new homes nestled in grounds of historic Gedling Manor

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‘Where royals once roamed’: You can now view new homes nestled in grounds of historic Gedling Manor

A new show home has been unveiled at a luxury development nestled in the grounds of the historic Gedling Manor.

Developers Peter James Homes opened the show property at their 14-home Hunters Wood development on September 19.

Buyers are being asked to book a scheduled appointment for viewing due to Covid19 rules. 

The site is nestled in the grounds of historic Gedling Manor, once owned by the Earls of Chesterfield, then the Earls of Carnavon, and where King Edward VII stayed during shooting seasons.

The development is scheduled for first completions in October.  

A kitchen in one of the new luxury properties

The developers say these homes are bigger than the average property, with only one three-bed, and the rest consisting of four and five-bedroomed properties, situated just off ‘the highly desirable, tree-lined Wood Lane’. 

Bright lounge areas are on offer at the properties nestled in the grounds of Gedling Manor

The homes still available are between 1,695 sq.ft and 2,335 sq.ft, and are close to Carlton Le Willows Academy.

Simon Gardiner, managing director of Peter James Homes, said: “Hunters Wood is our most exclusive development yet, with thoughtful details giving each of the 14 homes that wow factor. 

“We’ve handpicked a unique location and it feels like the houses have been nestled at the site for years. It’s got a fascinating heritage, and people moving into these homes will have bought their own piece of history. 

“As a gesture of goodwill, the team also installed a new half-mile footpath from the drop-off point and car park up to the Carlton Le Willows Academy, and laid fresh turf surrounding the footpath, costing £100,000. 

“It is paramount that we are considerate of everyone surrounding the project and of the community that our residents will belong to in the future.’’  

Work started on the site last May, and the remaining properties available are priced between £475,000 and £625,000.  

To find out more about the development, or to book an appointment, visit www.peterjameshomes.co.uk/developments 

HOT FAVOURITE: Calverton firm scoops Great Taste Award after wowing judges with spicy chutney

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HOT FAVOURITE: Calverton firm scoops Great Taste Award after wowing judges with spicy chutney

A Calverton-based chutney maker has put in a star performance in this year’s Great Taste Awards.

Matthew Slaughter, who runs Matthew’s Preserves, has been handed a 3-star Great Taste award for his hot-favourite Spicy Mango Chutney.

A judging panel made up of the UK’s top cooks and critics said the chutney had ‘a very moreish quality due to the clever blend of spices which unfold as you taste it’.

They called it ‘cleverly crafted’ and said ‘they would seek this product out.”

The chutney also secured a write-up in The Times, which named it amongst the Top 50 foods in the UK.

Matthew said he was delighted to have achieved a second successive win in the prestigious competition.

He said “I entered last year and won a three-star for my Spicy Pineapple Chutney and wondered if my Spicy Mango would also reach the mark. Never did I think that within the first two years of owning my business I would win two three-star awards.

PICTURED: Matthew’s award-winning chutney

“Great Taste is a stamp of excellence which retailers look for. Therefore, for me to get ahead of the game, it was important to have a truly unique selling point. Great Taste will help propel my little home-based business forward.

Judged by 144 of the most discerning palates, belonging to food critics, chefs, cooks, restaurateurs, buyers, retailers and producers, as well as food writers and journalists, Great Taste is the most coveted of all food and drink awards.

There were 12,777 entries into Great Taste this year and of those products, 205 have been awarded a 3-star, 1,294 received a 2-star and 3,818 were awarded a 1-star accolade.

Great Taste 2020 will reach its exciting finale in late October, when the Golden Fork trophy winners and the Great Taste Supreme Champion 2020 are announced at the virtual Great Taste Golden Fork awards event.

You can purchase one of Matthew’s award-winning chutneys via his website https://matthews-preserves.co.uk/

Matthew also has a stall at Calverton Farmers’ Market on the second and fourth Saturday of the month and at Floralands during the first weekend of October and second and third weekend of November.

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