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Excellence should be for the many, not just the few

10 February 2025
Excellence should be for the many, not just the few

Excellence should be for the many, not just the few

10 February 2025

Labour’s Schools Bill is a direct attack on the progress we have made in education over the past two decades, writes Newark MP Robert Jenrick.


Creating a wilder county – good news in depressing times

09 February 2025
Creating a wilder county – good news in depressing times

Creating a wilder county – good news in depressing times

09 February 2025

While known for caring for nature reserves, the scale of our work often goes under the radar…


Is ghost of historic hall reliving great battle?

08 February 2025
Is ghost of historic hall reliving great battle?

Is ghost of historic hall reliving great battle?

08 February 2025

Next time you’re in Langar Hall, you must admire the late Georgian elegance and the beauty of the surroundings, writes historian Patrick Mercer.


How the Government could boost growth while restoring nature

02 February 2025
How the Government could boost growth while restoring nature

How the Government could boost growth while restoring nature

02 February 2025

Rather than ‘winner takes all’ solutions where development is allowed to trash the environment in the name of ‘growth’.


‘Decisions taken now will help your business in 2025’

28 January 2025
‘Decisions taken now will help your business in 2025’

‘Decisions taken now will help your business in 2025’

28 January 2025

January is the month of New Year resolutions, writes Simon Shaw of Duncan & Toplis.


As I see it: Supporting our local community during the winter months

27 January 2025
As I see it: Supporting our local community during the winter months

As I see it: Supporting our local community during the winter months

27 January 2025

As is so often the case when we begin a new year the temperatures have recently plummeted with some snow and unfortunately rising floodwaters.


Rising to the challenge of tackling Ash Dieback disease

26 January 2025
Rising to the challenge of tackling Ash Dieback disease

Rising to the challenge of tackling Ash Dieback disease

26 January 2025

Ancient woodlands are Nottinghamshire’s most diverse habitat, providing a haven for wildlife and places of solace and inspiration for people.


‘Precious peat belongs in bogs, not in bags’

19 January 2025
‘Precious peat belongs in bogs, not in bags’

‘Precious peat belongs in bogs, not in bags’

19 January 2025

Peatlands are unique habitats capable of storing twice as much carbon as forests, writes Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


New year proves a new start for many

14 January 2025
New year proves a new start for many

New year proves a new start for many

14 January 2025

For many, the ringing in of the New Year signals a fresh start, but for some couples, it can mean the end of their relationship.


Change not just promised — it’s already happening

13 January 2025
Change not just promised — it’s already happening

Change not just promised — it’s already happening

13 January 2025

As we reflect on the first six months of this Government, it’s clear that real change is already happening, writes Sherwood Forest MP, Michelle Welsh.


A year of huge progress for nature and people

12 January 2025
A year of huge progress for nature and people

A year of huge progress for nature and people

12 January 2025

A challenging year — but one which saw huge progress for nature and people, writes Erin McDaid, of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


Retail crime, shoplifting, and drug dealing latest priorities for police

09 January 2025
Retail crime, shoplifting, and drug dealing latest priorities for police

Retail crime, shoplifting, and drug dealing latest priorities for police

09 January 2025

I’m pleased to start 2025 with my latest updates on the work of the neighbourhood policing team, writes District Commander, Inspector Charlotte Ellam.


New year’s resolution — time for a legal health check

07 January 2025
New year’s resolution — time for a legal health check

New year’s resolution — time for a legal health check

07 January 2025

New Year’s Resolutions –Time for a Legal Health Check?


Changing lives and building independence

06 January 2025
Changing lives and building independence

Changing lives and building independence

06 January 2025

A key principle in Adult Social Care is working to ensure that the people we support can live as independently as possible.


People-power dramatically helps communities and wildlife

05 January 2025
People-power dramatically helps communities and wildlife

People-power dramatically helps communities and wildlife

05 January 2025

Results of the £5 million National Lottery Heritage Fund Nextdoor Nature programme enabled Trusts to work with communities across the UK.


‘I will work tirelessly to deliver on key priorities’

30 December 2024
‘I will work tirelessly to deliver on key priorities’

‘I will work tirelessly to deliver on key priorities’

30 December 2024

I am absolutely proud and honoured to be elected leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, says Sam Smith, the new council leader.


Framing environmental protections and regulators as enemies of progress is ‘bat-shed crazy’

29 December 2024
Framing environmental protections and regulators as enemies of progress is ‘bat-shed crazy’

Framing environmental protections and regulators as enemies of progress is ‘bat-shed crazy’

29 December 2024

The current government are not the first to aspire to get Britain building by increasing the scale of housebuilding and streamlining planning rules.


Our district has much to offer the arts

23 December 2024
Our district has much to offer the arts

Our district has much to offer the arts

23 December 2024

Have you got your panto tickets, will you be visiting a small gallery to buy that special present, or will you be going to a carol concert?


Continued decline in the UK’s natural capital presents pressing risk to UK food production

22 December 2024
Continued decline in the UK’s natural capital presents pressing risk to UK food production

Continued decline in the UK’s natural capital presents pressing risk to UK food production

22 December 2024

In his latest column, Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust considers UK Food Security.


New year, time to consider drawing up a new will

17 December 2024
New year, time to consider drawing up a new will

New year, time to consider drawing up a new will

17 December 2024

As we approach the festive season it is often a time to take stock with loved ones, enjoy the festive fun and set some new year resolutions.


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