Two arrested and drugs seized after car seen swerving across road in Woodthorpe

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🚓 Drugs seized and two arrested after car swerving led to police stop

Police arrested two people and seized deal bags of suspected cocaine in Woodthorpe after spotting a car swerving across the road in the early hours.

Officers were on patrol in Breck Hill Road at around 3.15am on Monday (16) when they observed the vehicle.

Due to the standard of driving, the response officers pulled the car over and found a man and a woman were inside.

A bag containing suspected cocaine was immediately found in the footwell of the car and the pair were arrested.

During further searches of the vehicle, multiple deal bags of cocaine were recovered, along with empty deal bags.

Cash, a mobile phone and further drugs paraphernalia were also seized.

A man, aged 33, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, possession of a Class A drug, driving while unfit through drugs and driving without insurance.

A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession of a Class A drug.

Inspector Steve King, local area commander for Gedling, said: “Response teams and other patrolling officers are always alert to vehicles being driven suspiciously or in a substandard manner.

“The suspicions of the officers who spotted this car were proved to be spot on.

“The driver was suspected to be unfit through drugs and we believe the car was being used to transport and sell on Class A drugs."

⚠️ Heads up...

🌤️ Weather: Expect a partly cloudy start to the day, though cloud should readily clear to give long sunny spells for most into the afternoon. Warm with light winds. Tonight will be dry with long clear spells and light winds, turning chilly overnight with fog and perhaps a ground frost developing later in the night.

On Saturday any fog and frost soon clearing to leave a fine day with plenty of warm sunshine. Overnight, there is a risk of fog reforming towards dawn. Sunday will be mostly dry and bright, with some rain overnight.

🗓️ Dates for your diary: The police Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding a Beat Surgery at Richard Herrod Centre on Foxhill Road Central on Wednesday, April 8 between 11:00am - 12:00pm. A spokesman said: “Please take this opportunity to come and meet us to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.”

⚽ Carlton councillor calls for action to help protect referees from abuse off parents on sidelines at youth football games

Councillor Mike Adams has called for urgent action to tackle poor behaviour on the sidelines and to improve grassroots sports facilities across the county, following a speech delivered at Thursday’s full council meeting.

Cllr Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, highlighted growing concerns about the treatment of referees – many of whom are young volunteers – and the damaging impact this is having on local sport.

 “As a local councillor and youth football coach, this is something I see week in, week out,” said Cllr Adams.

“Although the majority of parents and coaches are fantastic advocates for the sport, too many are losing their temper and directing abuse at referees who are simply trying to do their best.

"This behaviour is unacceptable and must stop.”

He warned that such conduct is driving volunteers away from the game and setting a bad example for young players.

He added: “We are supposed to be teaching our children discipline, teamwork and respect. Instead, we risk encouraging poor behaviour from the sidelines,” he added.

Cllr Adams also linked the issue to wider wellbeing, supporting initiatives such as smoke-free and vape-free sidelines while emphasising the importance of protecting the mental health of both players and match officials.

In addition, he raised concerns about the ongoing impact of poor weather on grassroots football, with waterlogged pitches frequently leading to cancelled matches during the winter months.

“Our biggest opponent in grassroots football isn’t another team – it’s the weather,” he said. “Too many games are lost to muddy, unusable pitches, which means fewer opportunities for children to stay active and engaged.”

To address this, Cllr Adams is calling for increased investment in modern 4G all-weather pitches across the district. He argued that such facilities would allow year-round play, improve public health outcomes, and strengthen community cohesion.

“These pitches are not a luxury – they are an investment in our children’s future,” he said. “They will help keep young people active, reduce pressure on the NHS, and support stronger, healthier communities.”

Cllr Adams urged fellow councillors to work collaboratively with district authorities, parish councils and local MPs to prioritise funding for improved sports infrastructure.

“Let’s protect our referees, support our volunteers, and ensure every child has the opportunity to play the sport they love,” he concluded.

Improvement works are well underway at the Colwick Recreation Ground car park. Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE and Councillor Viv McCrossen (pictured, above) went to take a look how the work was progressing. 

The works include a full resurfacing of the car park to a more durable tarmac surface and the introduction of marked parking bays to increase parking capacity.

The car park will remain closed until Friday, April 3.

💉 Meningitis vaccination available from Asda

Asda Pharmacy has announced it will offer its Meningitis B (MenB) vaccination at cost price in all of its pharmacies until the April 30, following confirmation from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that some of the recent cases identified in the Kent outbreak are MenB.

Customers will be able to access the vaccine for £75 per dose (£150 for a full course – dual dose). The dual dose is usually priced at £179.96. The retailer will be prioritising vulnerable groups, with a particular emphasis on 18-25 year olds, with the vaccines available. 

Meningitis B is a fast‑acting and potentially life‑threatening infection. Vaccination offers an important layer of protection, with the first dose beginning to take effect within two weeks.

Customers are advised to book ahead before arriving in store, either through www.asda.com/instore/pharmacy or by calling their local Asda Pharmacy directly if no appointments are showing as available.  

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