A number of familiar faces are set to appear in highly-anticipated comedy drama Death Valley it stars Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth in the lead roles BAFTA-winning Spall portrays eccentric national treasure John Chapel while Keyworth stars as Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan Described as a “unique comedy drama” It introduces “eccentric national treasure” John Chapel a retired actor and star of hit fictional detective TV show Caesar He teams up with charismatic Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan to make a rather unlikely crime-solving partnership They are thrown together when John’s neighbour is murdered The BBC synopsis for the show reads: “John and Janie are an odd they get to the bottom of gripping murders with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations.” We’re told that when John and Janie are not arguing about a case they’re inevitably being nosy about each other’s personal business they soon realise they are the closest thing each other has to a best friend and unwittingly help one another move on from the past Baby Reindeer’s Alexandria Riley stars as pathologist Baxter and O’Dessa’s Rithvik Andugula plays DC Evan Chaudhry Gavin & Stacey co-stars Steffan Rhodri and Melanie Walters are also in the cast while Melanie stars as Janie’s mum Yvonne and Mammoth’s Mike Bubbins complete the main cast Guest artists featuring across the series include Sian Gibson The BBC Comedy and BBC Wales TV series is written and created by Paul Doolan (Mammoth said at the the time of the show’s launch last year: “I’m really looking forward to teaming up with the brilliant Gwyneth Keyworth and the fantastically talented team of creatives and technicians on this new and unique comedy drama “I’m relishing the prospect of getting stuck in as we embark on creating this truly oddball detective duo who develop their unusual combined eccentric skills to hilarious and surprisingly successful effect in beautiful rural Wales and its gorgeous towns and villages.” I’m grateful to be working on a show that truly celebrates Wales – not just its landscapes and culture but also its unique quirks and the humour that defines its people.” Director of Comedy at the BBC said: “This series has all the hallmarks of a BBC Comedy classic; it’s the perfect comedy drama caper which never forgets the funny We feel thoroughly spoiled to have such a wonderful cast on board.” Head of Commissioning for BBC Wales said: “Comedy in Wales is in terrific shape the very best writers are playing their part in establishing Wales as a very funny place “We always knew this to be true and now the rest of the UK do too I know audiences will fall in love with these two brilliant characters as they strike up an unlikely but incredibly endearing friendship.” Additional funding support has been provided by Creative Wales the Welsh Government agency that supports the growth of the creative sector iN Wales Filming took place around Wales last June and while no date has yet been set for screening on the BBC the show is set for a press screening this month at Cineworld in Cardiff Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Two suspected burglars have appeared in court after a car was stolen following a Keyworth break-in Detectives launched an investigation after a property in High View Avenue, Keyworth was targeted on 17 March 2025 around 5.30am Car keys were taken and the vehicle was driven to the West Midlands area Investigations led to the arrests of two men after detectives carried out CCTV analysis and other inquiries appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (30 April) charged with burglary They were remanded in custody until their next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 28 May 2025 “Any burglary is an upsetting experience for the victim which can leave them feeling unsafe in their own home “We also know how upsetting and inconvenient it can be to discover your car missing from the driveway “I hope the village community is reassured by our response which has now seen these suspects placed before magistrates.” •  Updates: M1 closed with ways J36 serious collision •  West Bridgford Central Avenue improvements ongoing Refurbishment works at Keyworth Leisure Centre are set to commence in May as the next phase of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) ongoing investment in its leisure centres It’s part of the authority’s wider £5.2m investment in refurbishments and energy efficient improvements at Cotgrave Leisure Centre and Keyworth Leisure Centre Keyworth Leisure Centre will receive essential roof repairs to enhance the site in line with RBC’s Leisure Strategy and will also benefit from internal refurbishment throughout including the pool area Works include a new updated layout that will see the existing toilets moved to make way for a larger modern gym Residents will be able to enjoy a refreshed reception and seating area to provide a welcoming environment and views to watch children’s swim lessons whilst having a hot or cold drink lockers and cubicles will be replaced and the floor tiles will be renewed and the centre will benefit from new doors lighting and redecoration to complete its new look This is a significant scheme of improvement works which will see the centre close for around 10 weeks through the summer months The centre is operated by RBC’s leisure provider Lex Leisure who will be working closely with users to communicate changes and relocate activities to other venues were possible The scheme will be delivered by JRD Design and Build with TSA Riley providing RBC with project management and cost management services Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Wellbeing ICT and Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “After seeing a fantastic transformation at Cotgrave Leisure Centre it’s exciting to know that Keyworth is set for a similar upgrade this summer “The centre is a valuable resource for the community “I welcome the additional £200k additional investment we have put in for the pool area following discussions with ward members and reviewing plans for the site which mean this redevelopment will be even better “These new enhancements will help to keep the leisure centre modern and sustainable serving the community for many years to come.” TSA Riley Technical Director Remei Mulet Gonzales said: “TSA Riley is proud to provide project management and Principal Designer services for Rushcliffe Borough Council’s refurbishment at Cotgrave Leisure Centre “We’ve worked with the council to improve Cotgrave Leisure Centre and it is great to now be able to provide the Keyworth community with an improved leisure centre too.” Contract Manager for Lex Leisure added: “I am excited for the transformation that these works will bring to Keyworth leisure centre and to welcoming customers old and new into the refurbished centre when we reopen later in the year “New members can sign up for a membership for just £41 per month. Residents can find out more on the Lex Leisure website or ask in centre where our staff can provide details of memberships swimming lessons and activities available.” Rushcliffe ArenaRugby RoadWest BridgfordNOTTINGHAMNG2 7YG A Rushcliffe man living with dementia is spreading the word about the benefits of writing and reciting poetry for people with the condition performing a poem about his childhood in the hope of inspiring those with dementia to connect with words and rediscover their identities produced by local videographer Sam Lindley Tony explains how poetry helps him unlock treasured memories and retain his ability to communicate alleviating confusion and frustration while providing vital reassurance “Poetry keeps you in touch with words… and you can remember those words because they are your making – nobody else’s,” he says Tony, a former businessman from Keyworth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2023 but noticed the first signs of the condition five years ago Frustrated by his sudden decline in health he searched for an outlet that would lift his mood and potentially improve his cognitive skills That’s when he discovered his love for poetry Managing Director of Right at Home Nottingham which provides dementia care and support for Tony and his wife Jackie at their home in Keyworth and poetry provides him with an outlet to express his emotions and life experiences through creative language It has nourished his imagination and enabled him to engage with the world around him.” Tony intends to share his video and connect with social groups in Nottingham inspiring those with dementia to express themselves through poetry and believe you can still do the things you love.” Right at Home Nottingham is a locally owned homecare provider delivering specialist care and support services to adults in their own homes Its person-centred Dementia Support Programme has helped Tony and others with the condition to engage in local activities that provide mental stimulation and help alleviate dementia symptoms allowing families to enjoy precious moments together “Our team can provide a tailored dementia support plan using proven strategies to enhance wellbeing and reassurance for the person living with dementia “Our comprehensive guidance covers cognitive health and essential areas like nutrition We also aim to replace misinformation with facts and cultivate a sense of hope.” trentbarton is improving the Keyworth bus service from Sunday The enhancements will include five refurbished The fleet is increasing in size to enable a 15-minute frequency to be reintroduced all the Keyworth services will serve Mount Street in Nottingham enabling all customers to be dropped off or picked up in the heart of the city centre The timetable is also being adjusted to provide earlier arrivals in Nottingham from Monday to Saturday The enhancements are being delivered as part of trentbarton’s partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council “We believe the positive changes will provide extra reasons for people to choose to travel by bus •  Bridgford Park play area closures from today for new equipment installation Dog owners in Rushcliffe are again being reminded to pick up after their pets and dispose of it in a bin after residents have been fined for breaching the rules Rushcliffe Borough Council(RBC) would like to thank the vast majority of owners who always responsibly pick up after their pet but aware unfortunately not all follow this A dog owner was served a fine in Keyworth for littering a bag of dog waste with other litter items on a grass verge and the offender paid the notice to avoid further possible formal action Another individual was also fined following an offence on March 28 in the same village with a £100 fine for failing to clear up after their dog fouling in a public area RBC are reminding residents that wardens are patrolling and if an offence is spotted they will issue a fine of £150 for littering or £100 for not clearing up after a dog Under a local PSPO or Public Space Protection Order in operation across the majority of the Borough it is an offence not to clear up after your dog or to be out and about with your dog without a means to pick up their waste Action around it continues on engaging and educating dog owners on their responsibilities monitoring hotspot areas and applying the fixed penalties when offences are observed Dog fouling on public footpaths and playing fields can cause many problems and in the worst cases can lead to blindness due to an infection called toxocariasis caused by the round worm Toxocara Canis found in dog faeces The PSPO is in place for all residents’ protection the renewal of which is currently in process with overwhelming ongoing public support from residents It also allows for further action to be taken on those who do not observe dog exclusion zones which apply to all children’s play areas skate parks and gym equipment zones which are either fenced or enclosed across the Borough Find out more and how to report issues at https://shorturl.at/N0wCI  Rotary Club of Rushcliffe Santa Trail – Start and Finish Information for the following areas: West Bridgford West Bridgford (Leahurst)  Wednesday 4th December West Bridgford (Jesse Gray) Tuesday 10th December 5.30pm Start @ Jesse Gray School Musters Rd West Bridgford (Lady Bay East) Tuesday 17th December 5.30pm Start @ corner of Rutland Rd + Radcliffe Rd Keyworth (Main Street) Tuesday 3rd December Keyworth (Hill Crest) Thursday 5th December 5.30pm Start @ Hillcrest Road Keyworth (Church Drive) Friday 20th December 5.30pm Start @ Churchill Drive entrance off Clifton Rd Ruddington (Distillery street) Thursday 19th December Tollerton (Burnside) Wednesday 18th December 5.30pm Start @ The Air Hostess Public House Edwalton (Acacia Way) Thursday 12th December 5.30pm Start @ Acacia Way corner of Melton Rd Police in Keyworth stopped a vehicle while on patrol in the area ‘As part of the local policing priorities – officers were out patrolling in Keyworth tonight (21/01/2025) ‘Officers stopped a vehicle and searched it finding a quantity of drugs which have been seized ‘The driver has also been dealt with for no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a driving license.’ Keyworth: A suspect is due to appear in court after a man was reportedly stabbed inside a house Officers attended an address in Plantation Road, Keyworth That’s after they’d received reports a man had been seriously injured inside the building He was taken to hospital for treatment after being found with a single stab wound to his back His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering A 38-year-old woman has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm She is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (6 January) “While we appreciate news of a potential stabbing will concern residents we want to reassure them that this was an isolated incident that posed no wider risk to the public “We are pleased to hear that the man’s injuries aren’t believed to be as serious as originally thought when the call came in.” •  Arnold: Teenager punched in racist attack on a bus – image released Refurbishment works at Keyworth Leisure Centre are set to commence in May as part of the next phase of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) ongoing investment in its leisure centres This forms part of the authority’s wider £5.2 million investment in refurbishments and energy-efficient improvements at Cotgrave Leisure Centre and Keyworth Leisure Centre Keyworth Leisure Centre will receive essential roof repairs to enhance the site in line with RBC’s Leisure Strategy alongside internal refurbishments throughout the facility Residents will be able to enjoy a refreshed reception and seating area providing a welcoming environment with views to watch children’s swimming lessons while enjoying a hot or cold drink The centre will also benefit from new doors This significant scheme of improvement works will require the centre to close for approximately 10 weeks during the summer months who will work closely with users to communicate changes and relocate activities to other venues where possible The scheme will be delivered by JRD Design and Build with TSA Riley providing RBC with project management and cost management services “After seeing a fantastic transformation at Cotgrave Leisure Centre “I welcome the additional £200,000 investment we have committed which will ensure this redevelopment is even more impactful TSA Riley Technical Director Remei Mulet Gonzales said: “TSA Riley is proud to provide project management and Principal Designer services for Rushcliffe Borough Council’s refurbishment at Keyworth Leisure Centre “We’ve worked with the council to improve Cotgrave Leisure Centre and it is great to now be able to provide the Keyworth community with an improved leisure centre too.” “I am excited for the transformation that these works will bring to Keyworth Leisure Centre and look forward to welcoming customers into the refurbished centre when we reopen later in the year.” Officers were in Wysall and Keyworth on Tuesday afternoon conducting speed checks ‘The locations have been highlighted by these communities as areas of concern when it comes to speeding ‘Road safety is one of our key local policing priorities On this occasion a number of drivers were spoken to about the manner of their driving but all passing were within the speed limit.’ •  Ruddington: Police seize car being driven without insurance Stay updated with the most recent stage-related news about Gwyneth Keyworth From latest appearances and projects to exclusive features Get the best deals and latest updates on theatre and shows by signing up for WhatsOnStage newsletter today Lindleys Autocentres is excited to announce the opening of its newest branch in Keyworth bringing its range of trusted vehicle services closer to the local community This new location marks Lindleys’ 10th branch across Nottinghamshire further cementing its reputation as a leading name in vehicle maintenance and repair “We’re thrilled to open our new Keyworth branch and extend our services to more customers across Nottinghamshire “The demand in West Bridgford and surrounding areas has been fantastic and we look forward to offering the same expertise and care at our Keyworth location.” With a strong focus on customer satisfaction now serving tens of thousands of drivers across the region with an average rating of 4.8 out 5 from over 3500 reviews on TrustPilot the team at Lindleys Autocentres in Keyworth is ready to assist with all automotive needs To learn more about the services offered or to book an appointment, visit the Keyworth branch page here Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time 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Edinburgh There are sundry accounts of performers’ gender journeys on offer at this year’s Fringe from the military grade camp of Dylan Mulvany to the ironic snippets buried amidst Patti Harrison’s hysterically toxic weirdness I’d be surprised if any of them were as puppyishly likeable as Sarah Keyworth’s ‘My Eyes are Up Here’ Ostensibly a guide to their coming out as non-binary and having accompanying top surgery the fairly heavy subtext to it all is how great it has to have a supportive family The show is really a happy rundown of Keyworth’s relationship with their parents and brother over the years Which could obviously be fairly weak sauce as stand up but Keyworth is an expert storyteller who revels in muddying the journey with digressions perverse thoughts and an amusing recurring bit about them wanting to stalk their brother.  Although Keyworth is an irresistibly wholesome presence on the stage they’re also not exactly a sweet naif and they take great pleasure in launching into a discussion of the logistics of a lesbian foursome that some of their friends had or observing that outrage traffic from transphobia instagram users is really great for engagement and I suppose Keyworth is both a wonderful ambassador for non-binary people - they explain their journey and the terminology etc with the lucid friendly elan of a CBeebies presenter - and also the simple joys of being part of a loving family I think its heart lies in a slight contrivance insofar as it sets up the surgery etc if there might be some sort of pushback from their family or wider complication and no it’s a story of lovely people being lovely to each other and Keyworth is having a lovely time now they’ve had the surgery rather that it’s all ultimately a bit of a frictionless set and a bit of grit might have made it more memorable But they’re an extremely pleasurable person to spend an hour with Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterAbout us Contact us trentbarton is increasing frequency and introducing other improvements on eight key routes The first wave of enhancements arrives on Sunday July 14 and will see increased Monday-to-Saturday frequency to every ten minutes between Ilkeston and Nottingham on the two and between Ilkeston and Derby on ilkeston flyer There will also be an earlier morning trip each way Monday to Saturday between Nottingham and Langley Mill Then from Sunday July 28 swift will enjoy an increased Monday to Saturday frequency to every 30 minutes between Ashbourne and Derby The four other routes will be getting their improvements at a date yet to be decided: The enhanced services are designed to encourage more people to travel by bus and improve the experience of all customers on major routes in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire The additional services are being made possible by the support of local authorities through their Government funded Bus Service Improvement Plans The summer improvements follow hot on the heels of spring boosts to the timetables of skylink Derby and red arrow from March 31 boosting frequencies and giving customers old and new the chance to travel in style and on time “We are grateful to our local council partners for working with us to encourage more people to travel by bus reducing the number of cars on the road and cutting congestion – all of which will improve journey times and air quality “Having the support of local councils means our local communities are better served by their local bus operator to everyone’s mutual benefit.” Sarah Keyworth is a self-proclaimed “people-pleaser,” and it’s somewhat evident; not just in their stand up but in this interview (“I spoke for so long,” they say after speaking for a perfectly acceptable amount of time Keyworth has been on the circuit for well over a decade but their online presence in recent years has bolstered their popularity to dizzying heights not just for the usual quick-witted swipes at hecklers that audiences are perhaps used to seeing from experienced comics but more for the fact that the interactions are genuine and the breezy humour which is seemingly inherent to Keyworth’s character is simply an added bonus “I always loved the spontaneity of live stand-up when I watched it when I was younger… those moments of artists talking and you feel like it’s exclusively happening with those people in that space I always found that to be the most exciting.” Keyworth is keen to make sure their audience is having a good time and in their latest hour My Eyes Are Up Here a show which Keyworth claims is their “most cheerful yet” that Keyworth shies away from the topics that a more intolerant (read: ignorant) crowd would find displeasing My Eyes Are Up Here is a direct exploration of their decision to undergo top surgery They’re funny without being horrific or traumatic.” The love is apparent: one of two phone calls Keyworth receives during our chat is from their mum – “my brother’s getting married in August and you’d think my mum is getting married in August” – and the other is from a food delivery company about a care package Keyworth is trying to send one of their mates “It’s good to be like ‘I’m exactly who you thought I was gonna be.’” Keyworth has some sound advice for those just starting out – “Don’t.” Then “There’s sort of this mythology of the Fringe of people getting discovered and careers being made in conversations at bars of deals being done – nothing gets commissioned at 4am in the Pleasance Dome Go to bed.” They emphasise how important it is to stay well during a gruelling month-long run a couple of times: “Look after your body and brain” their words laced with what now feels like their trademarked genuine thoughtfulness My Eyes Are Up Here yields no big surprises and sexuality that we’ve seen from Keyworth before Touching on a topic like gender identity (although not the crux of the show) which already suffers intense scrutiny and speculation means that a big twist or a sucker-punch isn’t really necessary compassion and care are what’s actually needed instead and we’re certain Keyworth will deliver on that front Keyworth’s keen to shout out some of the acts they’re really looking forward to seeing Louise Atkinson and newbie Dee Allum both get an early mention and the likes of Lara Ricote Ania Magliano and Olga Koch all quickly roll off their tongue And there’s men – go see the men,” with Dan Tiernan getting a look in too Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes are Up Here, Monkey Barrel (MB3), 1-25 Aug, 1.25pm, £12; Pleasance Courtyard (Grand), 19 Aug @sarah_keyworth on Instagram and @sarahkeyworthcomedian on TikTok BGS hosted its bi-annual Open Day on 8 June 2024 welcoming more than 1000 visitors to its headquarters in Keyworth This year’s BGS Open Day featured more than 25 hands-on activities including landslide modelling and gold panning as well as a wide range of demonstrations that were fun for the whole family The event, which was free to attend, also included a number of visitor tours, including the BGS Core Store, the largest core facility in the UK, a virtual reality tour of Great Britain in the 3D visualisation facility and a wilding tour around the campus grounds to see its wildflower meadows Visitors also had the opportunity to meet and speak to BGS scientists as well as take part in the family quiz and show both of which took place twice during the day Visitors taking part in one of the activities at the Open Day It was a pleasure to be able to welcome so many visitors including family and friends of those who work at BGS Seeing everyone engage and enjoy geoscience through the numerous activities demonstrations and tours that were available was fantastic we would like to thank everyone who attended and we look forwarded to hosting the next one Visitors enjoying virtual reality tour of Great Britain in the 3D visualisation facility The BGS Open Day was another resounding success with over 1000 visitors attending our office site at Keyworth There was a lot of geoscience available as well as a site tour where visitors were able to see our wildflower meadows ‘snake wood’ (sadly the grass snakes were lying low) and our orchard birds and wildflowers as a direct result of our environmental sustainability work A large part of our meadow land is being prepared for a ground-source heat pump and ‘living laboratory’ which will support data collection and help us meet our net zero targets Visitors were able to see the preparation works in action where this area will be restored as an orchard and wildflower meadow BGS Chief Scientist for environment change Prof Paul Monks CB will step into the role later this year More than 70 mineral commodities have been captured in the newly published volume of World Mineral Production BGS will be attending the European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly giving a number of talks and presentations throughout the week Geology doesn’t stop at international borders so BGS is working with neighbouring geological surveys and research institutes to solve common problems with the geology they share The Isle of Arran has officially been named as the tenth UNESCO Global Geopark in the UK A new tool is now available that has been designed to help coastal engineers and practitioners better manage the compound risk of coastal erosion and flooding BGS Visualisation Systems lead Bruce Napier reflects on our cutting-edge virtual reality suite and looks forward to new possibilities A new BGS science briefing note focuses on the potential of hydrogen storage to support the UK energy transition The newest release of BGS BritPits provides information on an additional 6500 surface and underground mineral workings BGS deliver the first marine geology and habitat maps for one of the World’s largest marine protected areas BUFI student Innes Campbell discusses his research on Scotland’s radiothermal granites and how a fieldtrip with BGS helped further explore the subject BGS geologists were involved in new study revealing the long-term effects of seabed mining tracks 44 years after deep-sea trials in the Pacific Ocean Prof Paul Monks CB will step into the role later this .. 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More information Keep up to date with all the latest research BGS hosted its bi-annual Open Day on 8 June 2024, welcoming more than 1000 visitors to its headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. “It was a pleasure to be able to welcome so many visitors and we look forwarded to hosting the next one.” “The BGS Open Day was another resounding success with over 1300 visitors attending our office site at Keyworth “A large part of our meadow land is being prepared for a ground-source heat pump and ‘living laboratory’ this area will be restored as an orchard and wildflower meadow.” From 22 July Nottinghamshire County Council is introducing several new Nottsbus on Demand services across the county This includes a brand-new Central Rushcliffe Zone a Newark evening service and an expansion to the Mansfield service The new Central Rushcliffe service will run Monday to Saturday from 7am until 7pm and replaces the 850 It will operate in communities including Colston Bassett Passengers will be able to travel into selected points in East Leake Keyworth and Cotgrave as well as Gamston Morrisons to connect to other bus services Newark residents can look forward to a new evening on-demand service that will run Monday to Saturday from 7:30pm until midnight The zone will not only include Newark Town centre but also Coddington Passengers will be able to connect to both Newark Caste and Newark Northgate railway stations as well as shops Mansfield’s current evening on-demand service will be extended from three nights a week to six From 22 July it will operate Monday to Saturday from 7:30pm until midnight The extended service will give night owls more opportunities to head out and explore nightlife as well as a convenient way to commute to work Nottsbus On Demand doesn’t have a fixed route or follow a timetable meaning that passengers can travel anywhere between bus stops and designated points in the operating zone where there is not already a scheduled bus service running free app puts booking a journey at passenger’s fingertips Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “We are delighted to offer more flexible and convenient travel options for our residents and visitors with the launch of these new Nottsbus on Demand services “Whether residents need to access the shops and amenities in the villages of Central Rushcliffe they can now book a bus ride that suits their schedule and destination “Residents no longer have to worry about timetables routes or parking as they can just use the Nottsbus on Demand App or phone up to select a pick-up and drop-off point in the zone and we’ll do the rest “Our Nottsbus on Demand services are part of our commitment to provide accessible affordable and sustainable transport and we will continue to invest in these services so that more people can benefit from this convenient and flexible way of travelling around the county.” “We have gained valuable experience from our previous pilot zones and so it is exciting to see further expansion of the scheme providing a bus service for our rural communities.” Search More results... The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Stratford-upon-Avon has announced full casting for its production of Twelfth Night Twelfth Night will play the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 5 December 2024 to 18 January 2025 Already announced are BAFTA and Olivier nominated actor Samuel West (All Creatures Great and Small alongside Gwyneth Keyworth (Lost Boys and Fairies They will be joined by Freema Agyeman (Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo and Juliet New Amsterdam) making her RSC debut as Olivia Ian Charleson Award winner Bally Gill (Romeo & Juliet Interview with a Vampire) will play Orsino George Fletcher (Second Officer/Orsino’s Attendant) Michael Lyle (First Officer/Orsino’s Attendant) Samuel West (Malvolio) and David Whitworth (Valentine) Twelfth Night will feature music by British-Canadian singer songwriter Matt Maltese Joining the director Prasanna Puwanarajah in the creative team are Set & Costume Design by James Cotterill Movement Director Polly Bennett and Casting Director Matthew Dewsbury CDG said in a statement: “I’m delighted and honoured to be back in the RSC rehearsal rooms working on this beautiful play with such a terrific company of performers and creative collaborators; some are new to the RSC and some are veterans of the company some are long-term collaborators of mine and some are exciting and wonderful new creative partnerships and I’m so grateful to Casting Director Matthew Dewsbury the whole of the RSC Casting Department and to Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey for their work in putting together this stunning ensemble.” Twelfth Night is playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from Thursday 5 December 2024 to Saturday 18 January 2025 UPDATES: First published 2 October 2024 with news of initial casting including Samuel West & Gwyneth Keyworth; Updated 24 October 2024 with full casting Comments and reviews are subject to our participation guidelines policy, which can be viewed here Our policy is for readers to use their REAL NAMES when commenting Search Filter by Exact matches only Search in title Search in excerpt Search in contentFilter by Categories London Shows - Now Booking London Shows - Coming Soon Sign-up for Offers Shows | Offers | Musicals | News Please note: All tickets are subject to availability. Ticketing powered by members of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers [Read more] Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy Have you seen missing Amber who is also known as Saskia ‘We are concerned for her safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen her ‘Amber was last seen in the Radford area around 07:00 on Tuesday 28th May 2024 and she also has links to the Keyworth area It is not known what Amber was wearing when last seen ‘If you have seen Amber or have any information on where she is please call us on 101 quoting incident 242 of 30th May 2024.’ From winning 'Best Newcomer' at the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Festival to picking up the award for 'Most Outstanding Show' at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2024 when they recieved their Newcomer award just six years ago they could never have predicted just how intense going through your 20s on stage could be "Any career has peaks and troughs," explains the 31-year-old I probably could have imagined it [winning the Most Outstanding Show award] but those moments of doubt or not quite knowing what's going to happen are definitely more recent than 2018." 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Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences Living a life in the public eye - whether it be through speaking on stage or sharing personal annecdotes on podcasts - Keyworth has created somewhat of a public archive of their life with each batch of material tracking different relationships "Sometimes I feel that I just keep running from it," laughs Keyworth "It'll be interesting to look back at it after another 10 years or something and see the trajectory I think it's nice to have the trajectory of my identity mapped out as a journey of discovery rather than a 'this is fully formed and who I am' launched their career with material that dissected gender and questioned the meaning of 'boy' and 'girl' Keyworth hosted a BBC Radio 4 comedy series called Are You A Boy or A Girl and currently co-hosts a podcast called Thank F*ck For That with Micky Overman that tracks big moments that almost changed their guests' lives with their new show detailing their journey to getting top surgery "My relationship with my identity has changed as the last decade of culture has changed," they explain "Ten years ago I didn't even know what non-binary was the progression of the last 10 years means that other people haven't had to have the same level of confusion or turmoil or difficulties Being so vocal about their personal experience on a public stage means that Keyworth is often approached by strangers who may be going through the same thing Sometimes I get parents or teachers saying 'I have a child saying this' and 'what do I do?' My answer is often the same: the fact that you're here and you're having this conversation with me it kind of means you're not going to do the wrong thing There's no perfect route but you're caring enough to engage and you're not dismissing the conversation "The message of this show that I've written is that the most important thing you can give to anyone is just acceptance of what they're saying about who they are The decision to get top surgery is far from straight forward with psychiatric assessments and doctors appointments aplenty Keyworth always saw the experience as being rife with material "I started writing stand-up about it as I was going through the process," they say The things you have to do in order to be allowed to do it are quite strange I think there's something inherently funny about human experiences and bodies and my relationship with my boobs and stuff like that "There's a comedy element and I always feel very strongly that it has to be funny to everyone There has to be a way that you can draw everyone into this conversation." As well as sharing their own experience on stage Keyworth shares insights into how their relationship with their parents and loved ones has evolved over the years they say that their family has being exceptionally supportive "There's a version of this show that somebody else might write outlining all the difficult things that they had to deal with - that version of the show doesn't exist for me where there's love here and there's acceptance here "That's maybe more valuable and more powerful than hearing about the conflict there is space for those conversations and theose stories definitely should be told but I really wanted to honour them [their family] with this show." Sarah Keyworth's new tour comes to Ireland this November. Click here for tickets and more info RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Jennifer and David Manning-Ohren of Wild Things Keyworth have walked from Keyworth to East Leake on a litterpick challenge they named the LITTERnal Equinox The couple set off from Keyworth on Sunday 17 March 2024 and did litterpicks early in the morning over an eleven-week period returning and starting again where they left off They had helpers along the way and finally reached East Leake via Widmerpool Wysall and Costock at 9am on Bank Holiday Monday 27 May In total they walked and cleaned up the countryside for 24 hours collecting 52 bags over a 12kms distance Both sides of the road were addressed including verges and ditches They shared video footage and photos of litter on their Facebook page On one occasion they picked litter for 5 hours straight They soon realised that 2 hour stints were more manageable and meant they weren’t getting symptoms like RSI or backache They suggested that although some positive disposal messaging is on the products themselves they believe stores can have an impact in getting the message out too A lot of money is spent on appealing to consumers to buy products but is there in-store messaging about responsible disposal they say A national bottle return scheme is a consideration in Germany and the Netherlands you have to pay a deposit for plastic bottles you buy Once empty you bring them back to the supermarket and your deposit is returned by putting it in a recycling machine Many of these products were shattered by heavy vehicles on verges causing glass other items were languishing in streams turning the water rotten and being buried in soil Other products were waiting as entrapment potential For the big things like tyres and cabinets and major fly tipping they contacted the RBC Streetwise team and gave them the W3W address for the location they alerted Streetwise who came to pick up the filled bags at an agreed spot and they were very supportive Their efforts will culminate in a special clear up of the car park behind East Leake Co-op They are donating any funds raised to their friend Sam Perkins and his charity Stand Against MND based in East Leake founder of Wild Things Keyworth said: “Our combined efforts have contributed towards keeping this countryside route litter-free “We aimed to link up with litterpickers in East Leake to compliment Sam’s 50/50 campaign and through this endeavour we have met regular litter pickers Richard and Andrea which has been great.” “It has been a long 24hrs accumulated over a number of weeks so please do show a little care and responsibility.” requires a combination of individual and group action plus for businesses to acknowledge that litter can often come about because of the products they sell helping people of all ages understand the impact of litter on the natural world and the hazards it presents to our wildlife and essentially being a little more conscientious and thoughtful.” “Amongst the troubling rubbish you do also get to hear uplifting birdsong We had a wonderful chorus from a Song Thrush at Costock on our last session before reaching East Leake.” The group now have a finale event in the car park behind the Co-op store in East Leake on Sunday 30th June starting at 7am for 2 hours They say do as much of the 2 hours as you like In surely one of the stand-out shows of this year's Edinburgh Fringe Sarah Keyworth takes on top surgery – and entirely defuses a potentially thorny topic Keyworth has the audience eating out of their hand immediately with genial chit chat about the 30th birthday spent with their tight-knit family Keyworth's birthday sees them at home eating their mum's rainbow cake; meanwhile a friend celebrates her birthday with a lesbian foursome 'just wouldn't thrive.' That twinkle is a key ingredient in the Keyworth magic allowing them to go to some surprisingly edgy places with an audience not necessarily versed in queer culture One joke about the top surgery is actually pretty audacious and the fact they pull it off – to gales of laughter – is testament to what they have created in the room: an ideal the show is bound together with looped callbacks which also work to emphasise the sense of familiarity and shared experience Describing Keyworth's intention as 'consciousness raising' may seem clunky but the objective is still an important one especially given current stormy arguments around gender Their cheeriness doesn't preclude some steel mocking the hysteria of the debate in the description of their psychiatric assessment on Zoom; asked to prove there's no one coercing their testimony they imagine a Drag Queen holding a gun in the corner of the room resplendent in a dress made of tits and screaming for more (tits) Keyworth ends the show with heartfelt gratitude as they celebrate their good fortune in being accepted and loved Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here 7.30pm; Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance One) The Vale of Belvoir’s community radio station 103 The Eye – which recently gained the King’s Award for Voluntary Service – has started broadcasting on an additional platform It now transmits on DAB+ in addition to 103 FM and on-line the station’s managing director said: “Since the regulator OFCOM allowed us to implement a power increase four years ago reception on FM has improved significantly the Vale of Belvoir is quite hilly and there are some low-lying areas where our FM is still not as strong as it is in Melton “Relaying our station via the new Small Scale DAB transmitter in Nottingham gives people in the north-western part of the Vale Radcliffe-on-Trent and Keyworth another listening choice.” The station which is operated entirely by volunteers was the first in the UK to launch under the new tier of community radio licensed by OFCOM in 2005 DAB+ and can also be heard online and via smart speakers The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and His Majesty King Charles III emphasised his desire to continue the Award When comedian Sarah Keyworth lost their good friend Paul they were floored by the strength of their grief the only way to process it was to talk about the friendship in their stand-up routines Sarah reflects on their experience as they join Anna to unpack a dilemma from a listener who is grieving two important people in his life and is struggling to move on.This episode touches on the subject of suicide so do bear this in mind when you’re deciding if and when to listen you can get 24/7 support from The Samaritans at samaritans.org or on 116 123 Sarah Keyworth has appeared on TV shows including Live at the Apollo and 8 out of 10 Cats and presented their own BBC Radio 4 series Are You a Girl or a Boy? You can also listen to their podcast Thank F*ck For That here.Anna and Sarah are supported in the studio by the wonderful psychotherapist Louiza Davies Anna’s here to prove that whatever you’re going through it’s not just you.If you have a dilemma you’d like unpacked visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.comThis podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional From Podimo & Mags CreativeProducer: Alice Homewood with support from Laura WilliamsEditor: Kit MilsomTheme music: Kit MilsomExecutive producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt WhiteFollow @annarichardso and @podimo_uk on Instagram for weekly updates Hosted on Acast See acast.com/privacy for more information From Anna Akana’s dark successor to Baby Reindeer to Sarah Keyworth’s warmly witty exploration of gender identity there’s plenty to love at this year’s Fringe Culture | Comedy Anyone who thought the Edinburgh Fringe bubble would burst after Covid should think again. There are more than 1,000 comedy shows here this year And it goes without saying that we need laughs right now For the next three weeks I’ll be picking the best of the bunch If you can’t make it to the Scottish capital this cream of the comedy crop will be touring soon too You could stick a pin in the brochure and have an enjoyable time but if I was to pick a potential winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show I’d probably put my shirt on Sarah Keyworth The Nottingham-born comedian’s latest show My Eyes Are Up Here tackles the tricky territory of gender identity while also remembering to pack in a phenomenally high punchline rate recently had an elective double mastectomy and explains the reasons with warmth and wit while also offering the best-ever definition of non-binary: “If I was on the Titanic I'd be allowed in the lifeboat but I’d be expected to row.” Riffs about everything from nipple placement to memorable haircuts make a must-see show that is both heartfelt and hilarious in a different outpost of the Monkey Barrel empire Joe Kent-Walters is holding court in the guise of spoof Yorkshire compere Frankie Monroe His face is smeared with white greasepaint his suit is shabby and his club is threatened with closure It transpires that two decades earlier Monroe signed a satanic pact and Lucifer now wants his night spot back Imagine a cross between Faust and Phoenix Nights and you are heading in the right direction Kent-Walters shows total commitment to his magnificently monstrous MC swooping over the crowd to deliver his creepy catchphrase “good boy” Throw in a ventriloquism act with a scabby dog puppet an ode to his trowel and a spot-the-scampi fries competition and you’ve got ghoulish absurdity at its classiest Chloe Petts has been on the cusp of awards recognition for a while Could 2024 be the year that Petts wins prizes How You Don’t reveals how this Crystal Palace devotee dealt with trolls after landing a slot on Sky Sports The vicious comments soon started coming in – usually of the “are you a man or a woman?” variety – and Petts had to get up to speed quickly on how to deal with it This story is deftly juxtaposed with memories of her Kent all-girls school, “as if Enid Blyton wrote Skins” and the psychological terror that teenage girls can inflict on each other joking that she would be unlikely to be bullied even in a men’s prison Don’t mess with Petts and don’t miss her either The Fringe reminds us that comedy can go into the most unlikely places. Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer started life in Edinburgh and Asian-American YouTuber Anna Akana’s It Gets Darker pushes things even further If Akana can emerge from this perhaps the human spirit can handle anything Akana recalls her stalker threatening to shoot her and appearing on her doorstep she adds: "he bought stamps." On the subject of her sister’s suicide humour is her coping mechanism as she jokes about the funeral and the macabre souvenir she always carries Mark Simmons is the lemon sorbet of stand-up He has quickly built up a following on social media meaning that he can fill out rooms in Edinburgh and tour without a major TV profile It helps that he is so skilful at wordplay punning for gold where others would not even think of looking Simmons does not recite gags like an AI chatbot he structures his set and has some inspired callbacks When it comes to judging the best jokes of the Fringe Simmons could fill all the top spots Here’s just one of many gems: “I was going to sail around the globe in the world’s smallest ship Who's going to win this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Fringe show cleared by police over alleged 'hate crime' after Israeli's 'hounded out' The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Roundup: the best of the week Mountaineer Bonita Norris reveals how to overcome everyday obstacles The Edinburgh Fringe runs until August 26. All tickets can be bought here: https://www.edfringe.com/ Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Timothy Spall will lead as “an eccentric national treasure” in a new BBC comedy drama called Death Valley the series will follow John Chapel (Spall) a retired actor who starred in the fictional detective TV show Caesar John teams up with an actual detective sergeant in Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) they must negotiate their opposing instincts to solve a murder and all their arguments about the case and their personal lives they soon come to realise that they are the closest thing one another has to a best friend In a similar vein to its cosy crime phenomenon Death In Paradise whose Caribbean setting has long served British audiences with some tropical escapism the BBC has said that Wales itself will be providing “various stunning locations” as “a backdrop to their investigations.” Spall’s casting follows his recent multiple accolades for his heartrending performance as the late Peter Farquhar in The Sixth Commandment He said: “I’m relishing the prospect of getting stuck in as we embark on creating this truly oddball detective duo who develop their unusual combined eccentric skills to hilarious and surprisingly successful effect in beautiful rural Wales and its gorgeous towns and villages.” Writer and creator Paul Doolan likes his unlikely couples having previously written the RTS Award-nominated Bloods for Sky Bloods followed the antics of an oddball paramedic partnership made up of Samson Kayo and Jane Horrocks as they dealt with emergency calls and each other’s foibles who has directed beloved British sitcoms such as Ghosts and Motherland said: “This series has all the hallmarks of a BBC Comedy classic; it’s the perfect comedy drama caper which never forgets the funny Filming for Death Valley will begin in Wales in June 2024 Email: info@rts.org.uk Events Email: events@rts.org.uk    Instagram   Twitter   YouTube   LinkedIn   TikTok Steffan Rhodri and Melanie Walters have joined the Wales-set series Following the news that Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth will star in brand new comedy drama Death Valley, a host of cast members have now been announced - including two Gavin & Stacey stars which will air on BBC Two and iPlayer in 2025 will be set in Wales and follow the unlikely crime-solving partnership between eccentric national treasure John Chapel (Spall) and disarming Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Keyworth) It has now been revealed that Steffan Rhodri and Melanie Walters (aka Dave Coaches and Gwen West from Gavin & Stacey) are both joining the show Other additions to the cast include Alexandria Riley (Baby Reindeer) as Baxter, a straight-talking pathologist and friend of Janie, and Remy Beasley (One Day) as Rhiannon the picture of perfection and an old adversary from Janie's past Meanwhile, Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) will play Tony, the un-self-aware and overly friendly Desk Sergeant and Rithvik Andugula (Extraordinary) will play DC Evan Chaudhry an eager to please and somewhat naïve junior police officer A selection of first-look images have also been released giving us glimpses of Spall and Keyworth's characters Riley's Baxter and Gibson's guest character Wendy The Death Valley synopsis says: \"Thrown together by the murder of John’s neighbour with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations.\" Gwyneth Keyworth said of starring in the series: \"Murder I’m grateful to be working on a show that truly celebrates Wales - not just its landscapes and culture but also its unique quirks and the humour that defines its people.\" creator Paul Doolan added: \"I'm such a huge fan of the crime genre and I love writing comedy so it's been a delight to see the show come to life with such a brilliant array of actors and guest stars for our murder suspects.\" Death Valley will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in 2025 Janie's 'no boundaries' mother Other additions to the cast include Alexandria Riley (Baby Reindeer) as Baxter, a straight-talking pathologist and friend of Janie, and Remy Beasley (One Day) as Rhiannon the picture of perfection and an old adversary from Janie's past Meanwhile, Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) will play Tony, the un-self-aware and overly friendly Desk Sergeant and Rithvik Andugula (Extraordinary) will play DC Evan Chaudhry giving us glimpses of Spall and Keyworth's characters Riley's Baxter and Gibson's guest character Wendy Rithvik Andugula as DC Evan Chaudhry and Gwyneth Keyworth as Janie Mallowan in Death Valley BBCThe Death Valley synopsis says: "Thrown together by the murder of John’s neighbour with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations." Gwyneth Keyworth said of starring in the series: "Murder but also its unique quirks and the humour that defines its people." Alexandria Riley as Baxter and Gwyneth Keyworth as Janie Mallowan in Death Valley creator Paul Doolan added: "I'm such a huge fan of the crime genre and I love writing comedy so it's been a delight to see the show come to life with such a brilliant array of actors and guest stars for our murder suspects." James HibbsDrama WriterJames Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! 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Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent comedy panel show based on opinion polls So what's better - kittens or Christmas this compilation series looks back on 20 years of Big Fat laughs with question master Jimmy Carr and a dazzling array of celebrity panellists Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where brave contestants attempt to rise above such trivial distractions as cactus buzzers nude middle-aged dancers and electrocution Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where paying attention pays off as players answer questions that have just been written about things that have just happened during the show Family-friendly version of the BAFTA-winning comedy game show bizarre challenges and a wheelbarrow of withering putdowns Taskmaster Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne oversee the weird Murr and Q compete to embarrass each other in public with a series of hilarious and outrageous dares Much of Sarah Keyworth’s material draws upon the relationships with people in her life: her girlfriend She has a way of finding humour in her own quirks and those of the people around her in a way that never punches down or mocks she celebrates the peculiarities inherent to simply being human and forging bonds with one another References are made to one friend in particular in the past tense several times throughout the show’s first half It is eventually revealed to us that he has passed Keyworth muses that going through it when those around you aren’t grieving feels like “being at a party when everyone’s on ecstasy and you’re just trying to find your phone” and Keyworth takes the opportunity to banter with the audience from time to time that she and Paul loved to the point that once she couldn’t get through it in a set for laughing so much But it’s so ridiculous that it goes all the way round back to funny It’s a lovely intimate moment where we feel like we’re all invited to be in on the joke The end of the show brings one final moment both outrageously silly and oddly You’ll simply have to catch this wholly unique Sarah Keyworth: Lost Boy A development described as ‘monstrous’ when first submitted has been passed without a planning meeting after developers amended the plans The land is at 2 Bunny Lane in Keyworth village centre Applicant Bellco Developments wants to turn the former disused British Legion building and restaurant into a sustainable apartment block and originally submitted plans to Rushcliffe Borough Council in January 2022 The plans were for a four-storey building like the image below At the time of this first application – residents objected with one describing the building as ‘monstrous.’ a spokesperson for Bellco Estates said: “ 2 Bunny Lane is a huge opportunity for the village we are keen to provide employment opportunities for the community and we use an established design team with strong roots in the local area “Keyworth has struggled for a while now when it comes to catering for all facets of the housing market “While two bedroom detached starter homes are well placed to cater for couples they often remain out of reach for those looking to live independently for the first time “The accommodation element of 2 Bunny Lane will be suitable for single residents including those with mobility issues that have not already been provided for by any of the other developments in the village.” They added the building would also solve a shortage of space for independent shops and businesses in the area and will be a sustainable development featuring electrical charging points and carbon-neutral homes After concerns were also raised about the design of the building by a Rushcliffe Conservation Officer – new plans were submitted in September 2022 – these have now been passed but without being discussed at a planning meeting where councillors get to vote on proposals like this are held if any ward councillor objects to them and therefore the planning officers decide themselves Out of 36 comments on the application by residents One clarifies the position laid out earlier: ‘I see that this application is still pending a decision The scheme is clearly a huge overdevelopment of the site with poor design which purports to be neither traditional nor contemporary The scheme will result in a poor standard of accommodation for residents lacks adequate parking and turning facilities and would remain a huge incongruous building on this prominent corner in the conservation area for the next century ‘Please be clear on the duty to preserve or enhance the conservation area under the P LB & CA Act 1990 and the policies in the Local Plan This scheme does neither and should be refused as many objectors already point out ‘I am most concerned that the Ward Members have failed to refer this matter to the Planning Committee in view of the level of local interest and opposition ‘If this building is approved under delegated powers these members will be held responsible at the elections If the application is being held back until after May then this is not acceptable and would be a clear political manoeuvre having nothing to do with the planning decision-making process.’ ‘This site is located in the conservation area of Keyworth and is a prime location in the centre of the village overlooking the church and should be developed sympathetically rather than with a commercial bias ‘The demolition and excavation of this site .is likely to cause disruption to the residents and local businesses because of the heavy equipment and lorries that will be required over a prolonged period of time ‘The excavation for the underground car park could undermine the integrity of the foundations of The Hall which in turn could cause structural damage to the building itself ‘The Hall is an important building in the history of Keyworth and the conservation area ‘What precautions will be put in place to safeguard this building ‘The style; scale and intensity of the proposed development would not preserve the character and appearance within the conservation area It is more in keeping with Nottingham City Centre or West Bridgford and is totally out of harmony with the village plan The height; profile and massing is inappropriate for this site at the heart of the village conservation area ‘The Bunny Lane/Nottingham Road junction is already one of the busiest in Keyworth it is the bus route towards Nottingham and there are often vehicles turning across the path of pedestrians Any large machinery on the site and waste disposal lorries will undoubtedly cause interruption to traffic and make a busy corner even more dangerous ‘Delivery lorries/vans and removal lorries will find the loading bay pretty inconvenient as it is positioned at the exact opposite corner of the building to that of the lift access to the apartments There are already parking pressures on the local roads so any additional parking (whether legal or illegal) could lead to these busy roads becoming The plans have been passed with S106 conditions committing developers to contribute financially to the community Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is investing £4.1m in refurbishments and energy efficient upgrades over the next three years at Cotgrave Leisure Centre and Keyworth Leisure Centre The refurbishment programme subject to planning approval will see the decarbonisation of the leisure centre in Cotgrave making it carbon neutral followed by building repairs and upgrades to the site in Keyworth RBC received £1.2m from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to help reduce the carbon emissions at Cotgrave Leisure Centre The funding will enable the replacement of old boilers and outdated inefficient heating and hot water systems with new modern Heat pump units will use electricity from renewable sources to efficiently draw heat from the air and transfer it into the swimming pool and surrounding areas resulting in 250% to 300% energy efficiency The leisure centre will also welcome funding to undertake refurbishments which include: The Changing Places toilet will be available to use by April 2024 and is courtesy of a £50,000 capital grant investment secured from the Department of Levelling Up Following on from works at Cotgrave the team will move on to Keyworth Leisure Centre which will see essential repairs to the roof and a facelift of toilets Leisure Energy has been appointed as principal contractors to deliver both schemes with Henry Riley Consultants Limited providing the Council with project management and cost management services There will be a period of design before starting the works late next year Both centres will continue to be managed by our leisure operator Lex Leisure during the refurbishment programme ICT and Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “We’re continuing to invest in our leisure centres across the Borough to enhance the quality of facilities for residents and further help reduce carbon emissions “Having significantly invested in West Bridgford and Bingham leisure facilities recently it’s exciting that we can welcome this further £4.1 funding and help the Council move closer to its zero-carbon agenda by making leisure centres more efficient to run “The improvements are also an essential part of our continued effort to increase accessibility of our sports venues across the Borough.” Leisure Energy’s Strategic Director Mike Worsnop added: “We are delighted to be working with Rushcliffe Borough Council on the decarbonisation and refurbishment projects at Cotgrave and Keyworth leisure centres to assist them with moving towards their net zero goals and maintaining the facilities for future generations Managing Director for Parkwood Leisure Glen Hall said: "We are delighted that Rushcliffe Borough Council are investing in these significant improvements at both Cotgrave and Keyworth Leisure Centres "We are committed to ensuring that these fantastic developments are maximised by all within the local community and we look forward to the completion of these works." Henry Riley Executive Director Chris Donachie said: “We are delighted to have assisted with both Cost Consultancy and Project Management services on this project for Rushcliffe Borough Council "We are proud that our team has helped achieve the best outcome for the refurbishment including further reductions in carbon emissions.” is about rediscovering silliness after difficult life events there is a lot of comedy if you look in the right places,” says standup Sarah Keyworth We’re in a bar in central London on one of those sweltering summer days where everything feels a bit heavier than normal in a graphic white tee tucked into navy cut-offs the 29-year-old Nottingham standup’s third show It debuts at Edinburgh fringe in August and explores “working out how to be silly and funny The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Byrne’s death shook the British comedy scene, with tributes led by comic Ed Byrne Keyworth remembers the director as “incredibly instrumental and influential in lots of people’s careers a huge support for countless comedians” and is clearly in the midst of grief “The show is about rediscovering silly and having to be a standup and be funny when you’re not feeling particularly funny and the way in which grief turns you into a blob of a human being that has to just continue to exist in the world.” whose first two Edinburgh sets explored gender “It’s quite exciting to branch out and do a show that is just about who I am right now – what I’ve experienced It’s still a show with all of those elements of me and who I am but I don’t explicitly talk about gender and identity.” Keyworth has clearly had a difficult couple of years “Sometimes when you’re struggling on a day-to-day basis that’s the thing that keeps you going back and going: ‘I’m really excited to see how that plays out’ It feels really exciting to say something new and have people laugh.” Then Sarah Keyworth: Lost Boy is at the Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, 3-28 August. Then on a UK tour the crowd-pleasing east Midlander traces their relationship with their parents in a touching show Now they identify as “an emotionally unstable non-binary person” with a new show about their recent top surgery The thoughtfulness is a constant – focused here not on Keyworth’s reasons for seeking surgery and far less on wider perspectives on gender realignment but on the more upbeat question of how that body alteration has been experienced by Keyworth and their close family Amid the gags about the mild indignities of the pre-op process, the superficial benefits of breast removal, and Keyworth’s magically relocated nipples, two set-piece anecdotes about lesbian life prove crowd-pleasing too – even if they co-opt a few sexuality cliches to achieve the effect. A section teasing at the battered reputation of men, in dialogue with Keyworth’s audience, has a lower comic yield. Read moreThe overarching story traces our host’s relationship with their mother in particular from stroppy adolescence (very convincingly brought to life) via recent discovery of their parents’ hedonistic youth to their mum’s response to Keyworth’s mastectomy and sentimentally – celebrates family love and acceptance There’s a key piece of information withheld until the later stages and opens a window on a compelling and more complex part of the story that is largely untold Maybe I felt that only because this tale of major surgery is otherwise so conspicuously untroubled which translates here into an engaging and touching one for audiences At Soho theatre, London, until 9 March. Then touring until 1 December The walkway of eight trees has been planted in the grounds of BGS headquarters in Keyworth to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne A walkway of eight Japanese Amanogawa pink flowering cherry trees chosen for their colourful ornamental blooms has been planted in the grounds of BGS in Keyworth in celebration of the Queen’s platinum jubilee The walkway has been created as part of a project called the Queen’s Green Canopy a nationwide campaign to encourage people to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ A special bench and plaque will be installed near the trees to mark the celebrations in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year on the throne The Japanese Amanogawa pink flowering cherry is well known for its beautiful and delicate flower display in May and June The young leaves are a greenish-bronze and they will develop into spectacular trees and will be a fitting tribute to the Queen’s legacy as the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee A mature Japanese cherry tree in full bloom. Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay The flowers of the Amanogawa (like all plants) contain pollen and nectar they will create a safe and relaxing natural canopy for wildlife The walkway will create a green legacy of its own with every tree planted bringing benefits for people BGS Chief Scientist for Environmental Change The planting of the walkway furthers BGS’s development of its sustainability strategy designed to help BGS reduce its environmental impact through a series of commitments across its estates whilst staying at the cutting edge of research BGS has joined forces with local community volunteers to develop the Mary Ward Nature Area a small patch of woodland that runs behind the BGS site at Keyworth Over 12 000 spring bulbs were planted A Grand Bug Hotel has also been installed on BGS grounds using natural waste materials to provide shelter for insects which in turn will provide food for animals such as toads and hedgehogs Experienced international development research leader joins the organisation New Government-commissioned studies reveal that the UK may require as much as 40 per cent of the global lithium supply to meet anticipated demand by 2030 Research has revealed the urgent need for improved water quality in Bengaluru and other Indian cities Bus services through Rushcliffe will see big improvements thanks to a successful joint campaign by residents Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards and local councillors There have been problems with “The Keyworth” Trent Barton’s bus route that links Keyworth bus users have been experiencing an inconsistent service with buses arriving in quick succession followed by long gaps as buses become “bunched up” along the route The arrival times have also been different from the departure times shown on the timetable This means that passengers are unable to make important appointments or schedule their daily lives Local residents teamed up with Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards county councillor John Cottee and Keyworth Parish Council to see if the issue could be fixed Results from a survey sent by Ruth Edwards to residents in all three villages highlighted multiple problems and widespread frustration with the service 77% of respondents reported they were ether dissatisfied or somewhat dissatisfied 90% of respondents said they wanted to see improvements in reliability Along with County Councillor John Cottee and representatives of the Parish Council met with Trent Barton CEO Tom Morgan to discuss the issues and find a solution The meeting resulted in a 10 point action plan with short A feasibility study into various infrastructure upgrades has been agreed with Nottinghamshire County Council This will look into the possibility of putting the traffic lights where Main Road meets the A606 into a sequence that allows buses to move across this junction more quickly as well as how adding a curb line to make sure buses are not hindered when pulling out into the A606 it was agreed to work together to appeal to National Highways to add bus priority measures to the Wheatcroft roundabout as well as provide funds for a fifth bus along the route whilst upgrades are taking place In the short term, it was agreed that the 60-minute loop journey time, from Keyworth to West Bridgford and back would change to an 80-minute loop for a 12-month trial This was a key part of a plan developed by residents and the Keyworth Parish council a plan which Ruth and Cllr Cottee put their full weight behind This will allow buses to spread out and stick more closely to the published timetable the company agreed to make upgrades to signage and GPS systems so live times are given to passengers waiting at bus stops This is all part of a long term transport strategy designed to ultimately create a faster public transport service to and from Nottingham “A rural bus service which keeps to the published timetable is vital for people travelling to and from villages in Rushcliffe I am pleased that Trent Barton have listened to our concerns and will be making these changes for being ready and willing to engage and make amendments to their service and Nottinghamshire County Council stick to the agreements that were made in the meeting “I would also like to thank the parish council and Cllr John Cottee for working with me on this we will continue to monitor these improvements and see if this improves the service.” Parish Councillor Geoff Baker said “It’s great to see widespread public frustration channelled into a ten point action plan and so now the focus is on delivery Massive thanks to all residents who attended the public meeting or filled out the survey and to the Keyworth Bus Users Group for their contribution and support.” •  A614: Huge £40 million two-year East Bridgford to Ollerton road improvement scheme gets green light A community project delivering a series of free cook-and-eat sessions in Keyworth has received a boost from Reach Rushcliffe funding The organisation is helping to tackle food insecurity and inclusivity and widen adults’ and children’s skills in easy and affordable ways to cook Keyvolution from Keyworth Abundance is running 12 cook-and-eat sessions led by professional cooks to help increase people’s confidence in cooking seasonal fresh food and improve their skills in a relaxed and friendly setting designed to help improve diets and reduce food waste Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Reach Rushcliffe fund has provided a grant of £1,800 to support the project that will further reduce social isolation and loneliness bringing people together in dedicated kids and adult sessions It includes teaching the groups basic techniques to make a cooked home meal from fresh ingredients with locally grown vegetables The funding has helped to contribute to venue costs including water and electricity use Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transformation Leisure and Wellbeing Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “Through our Reach Rushcliffe fund we’ve supported this fantastic project which aims to help people of all ages backgrounds and abilities learn more how to cook “It’s an excellent way to teach these vital skills no matter people’s age or background and address loneliness and social isolation at the same time by bringing people together to cook delicious recipes from scratch in an inclusive and friendly environment “Thank you to Tracey and all the volunteers at Keyvolution for all their hard work and dedication to deliver these cooking classes for families and young people.” Further sessions are set to take place at Keyworth Exchanging Rooms on Rectory Field in the village later this year: Keyworth Community Garden organiser Amanda Ramsay will be delivering the classes and teaching further groups the skills The community garden has also been supported by the initiative to help locals combat loneliness and social isolation by connecting people through nature and conservation work Chair of Keyvolution Tracey Lloyd added: “We exist to help people make the best use of resources and we’re delighted to host a series of cook and eat sessions for both families and young people focused on using fresh fruit and veg “We believe that helping parents to have the confidence to cook with their younger children is a good way to encourage preparation of healthy food and especially helpful to young parents who might be feeling isolated at home “It’s also important to help young people to develop cooking skills to help them gain enough skills to be able to cook for themselves “Anyone is welcome to join our free cook and eat sessions Booking is essential so I encourage you to secure your place on our upcoming classes “Thank you to Rushcliffe Borough Council for helping to fund the cooking sessions and I’d also like to thank all the volunteers involved in running this important project.” Review of the show inspired by the comic's surgery A voluntary double mastectomy is undoubtedly one of the most drastic transformations anyone could make to their body That someone could be so dissatisfied with what they see in the mirror that they turn to the surgeon’s knife is a difficult concept for most cis folk to comprehend Avoiding the soul-searching ensures My Eyes Are Up Here is a show beaming with positivity for Keyworth’s gender journey empowering for those on a similar path and heartwarming for everyone else.  The show rests on the comic’s relationship with their mother disorganised teenager to a 30-year-old acknowledging they were raised with love and semi-reluctantly accepting that some of those parental diktats might actually have been sensible That’s tied with the realisation that Mum might have had a more lively and interesting life than the stand-up ever credited It’s that relationship that forms the heart of this show before the more obvious dramatic pivot regarding the top surgery It takes several minutes for Keyworth to even mention that point as if to let the audience process the news before returning to it in a little more depth we get more straightforward jokes about a lesbian foursome or an amusingly vivid anecdote about the poor male lap dancer dispatched to perform to Keys and the rest of a non-binary hen/stag party (a ‘them do’ is apparently the term) in a grim caravan park.  Keyworth is an ‘emotionally unstable non-binary person’ thanks to their ADHD – though the ‘H’ is notably absent Keyworth is nothing if not laid-back in their delivery of comedy mild self-deprecation and the occasional delightful one-liner Keyworth even tries to celebrate straight men – a demographic that’s usually comedy’s whipping boy and not without just cause – all the in the spirit of drawing focus the best in humanity Even if bigotry is in right now… it certainly drives that precious social media traffic the comic’s way Given how keenly relevant Keyworth’s story is it often feels like there’s more to be mined in their story of gender dysphoria – ‘not a mental illness… any more’ the comic says they *think* they are non-binary… but they took a pretty bold move if this was just a hunch.  And late in the show it’s revealed that there’s a specific reason why the comic’s mum might have been against the top surgery though it’s to her credit she didn’t let that stop her child doing what might make them happy.  While exploring these avenues would provide depth it would come at the expense of the remarkably light touch Keyworth brings to their story Sometimes it seems a bit too frivolous – a running gag about the comic morphing into their brother feels contrived for example – but generally these experiences benefit from being told in such an endearing human way far from the toxicity of social and old-school media The result is a touching and affirming hour • Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here is at the Soho Theatre, London, until Saturday. 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