Morning readers, it's finally Friday!

Today we bring you news of a community centre closing after being hit by a car, a pub brawl in Mapperley and tributes being paid to a man found dead in the Peak District following a summer solstice event.

Have a great weekend!

David Bratton - Editor

Arnold community centre damaged after being hit by car

A community centre in Arnold has been temporarily closed by the council after being hit by a car.

The car smashed into the Killisick Community Centre on Killisick Road yesterday evening (25).

No-one was injured in the crash but the community centre sustained some damage and has now been been made safe and secure by emergency services who were called to the scene.

Gedling Borough Council issued an update on social media following the incident.

A spokesman said: “We are aware of an incident this evening at Killisick Community Centre this evening involving a vehicle.

“The Community Centre will remain closed until further notice while we assess the damage and determine the necessary next steps. We will be contacting anyone with bookings at the centre tomorrow morning.

“We would like to reassure residents that there are no wider concerns arising from this incident which was an unfortunate accident.

“We will continue to keep residents updated on arrangements for reopening the Community Centre and thank you for your patience and understanding.”

Tributes flood in for Arnold man, 26, found dead at Peak District summer solstice event

Tributes have poured in for a young man from Arnold who was found dead at a historic Peak District site following a summer solstice gathering.

Police were called to reports of a body at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at around 1.38pm on Monday, June 22.

The man has since been identified as 26-year-old Isaac Clare-Watts.

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Four arrested after man taken to hospital following pub brawl outside pub in Mapperley

Police swooped on a Mapperley pub after a fight broke out outside on Tuesday evening — with one man reportedly armed with a knife.

Officers were called to the Plainsman on Woodthorpe Drive, Mapperley, at around 6.25pm on June 23rd, where a man was found with facial injuries. He was taken to hospital, though his injuries are not thought to be life‑altering.

Four men were arrested on suspicion of affray, and police say a knife was recovered at the scene. One of the suspects was also held on suspicion of carrying a knife in a public place.

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These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated by Gedling Borough Council last week.

These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.

Pollarding of oak tree to 4.5 metres in height.
85, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood
Ref. No: 2026/0413TPO5

Reduce canopy of mature lime by 50%
10, Colwick Park Close, Colwick
Ref. No: 2026/0409TPO

Proposed ground floor rear extension
28, College Road, Mapperley
Ref. No: 2026/0407

Demolition of a rear conservatory and 2 no. rear bay windows, together with the creation of a flat roof single storey replacement rear extension
1, Parsons Meadow, Colwick
Ref. No: 2026/0400

Erection of a 51 no. apartment retirement living development (Use Class C3), landscaping, car parking and all associated works (Variation of conditions 1 and 8 of planning permission 2025/0470 to allow for changes to the approved landscaping scheme in order to accommodate an additional 8no. parking spaces).
Site Of Daybrook Laundry, Mansfield Road, Daybrook
Ref. No: 2026/0394

Approval of details reserved by condition 16 (validation) of planning permission 2021/1471 (Plots 82-89, 99-102 & 112-113)
Nottinghamshire County Council, Rolleston Drive, Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0396DOC

Existing Pedestrian gated access widened to min 3m for vehicle egress. New in/out arrangement created with existing access to garage maintained. Existing vehicular access retained.
285, Main Road, Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2026/0391

Redevelopment of land and stables to create a single self-build dwelling. (Removal of conditions 2 and 7 of planning permission 2023/0678 to maintain menage and remaining stables).
Beckside Park Lane, Lambley
Ref. No: 2026/0389

Single storey extension
4, Ashwater Drive, Mapperley
Ref. No: 2026/0382

Erection of two detached dwellings.
226, Main Road, Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2026/0378

FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION OVER EXISTING GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION. FURTHER GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION TO CREATE ORANGERY.
163, Main Street, Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2026/0377

Change of Use (in part) of Residential Class C3 to Business Sport Use E as a commercial swimming facility.
198, Longdale Lane, Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2026/0376

‘Complete loss of dignity’: The horror inside Nottingham’s maternity services

Undignified body storage, an early gestational baby being disposed of as clinical waste and 156 babies who could have survived under better care.

These are just some of the harrowing maternity realities thousands of mothers, babies and families have had to endure under the care of Nottingham hospitals.

For nearly four years, Donna Ockenden’s independent maternity review has been unravelling care failings under Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s (NUH) maternity and neonatal services as far back as 2006, though the majority of cases are from 2012.

You can read more about the shocking findings from the report HERE

Colwick Country Park plea: follow the rules or face the heat

With temperatures set to soar in the coming days, visitors to Colwick Country Park are being urged to stick to two key safety rules…

NO SWIMMING

Swimming is strictly prohibited in all lakes unless you’re taking part in an organised, lifeguarded session run by Whole Health on West Lake during official operating hours.

The water may look calm, but hidden obstacles, sudden drop‑offs and underwater hazards make it extremely dangerous.

NO BBQs ANYWHERE ON SITE

Open flames pose a major fire risk in hot, dry conditions — leave the BBQ at home.

Visitors are also being reminded to:

• Keep hydrated
• Use sun protection
• Find shade during peak heat
• Avoid bringing dogs during extreme heat if possible
• Visit early morning or evening when the park is cooler

Colwick Country Park covers a large area, and Rangers will be patrolling while managing other duties. The team continues to work with emergency services and Community Protection to keep the site safe.

🌦️ Weather Update

Expect a largely dry day, with prolonged spells of hazy sunshine. Becoming exceptionally hot, markedly hotter than Thursday. Chance of isolated thunderstorm late in the day. Feeling humid. Tonight will see an exceptionally hot end to the day, with perhaps the chance of a few thunderstorms during the evening. Staying largely dry with clear spells overnight. Another warm and humid night.

Saturday: It will be largely dry with variable cloud and bright or sunny spells. Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms arriving during the evening. Still feeling very warm and humid.

Sunday: Bands of showers, heavy and possibly thundery, will introduce much fresher conditions. Dry with warm sunny spells. Temperatures nearer normal.