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Review of heritage and culture spending agreed

04 September 2025
Review of heritage and culture spending agreed

Review of heritage and culture spending agreed

04 September 2025

A group of councillors are to review heritage and culture spending across the district, to determine how it can be quantified as ‘value for money’.


Three life-saving bleed kits to be funded for town centre

04 September 2025
Three life-saving bleed kits to be funded for town centre

Three life-saving bleed kits to be funded for town centre

04 September 2025

In the wake of a fatal stabbing, three bleed kits are to be installed in the town centre in a bid to help prevent any future fatalities.


Leader ‘delighted’ councillors voted for ‘most efficient’ option for new unitary authorities

03 September 2025
Leader ‘delighted’ councillors voted for ‘most efficient’ option for new unitary authorities

Leader ‘delighted’ councillors voted for ‘most efficient’ option for new unitary authorities

03 September 2025

A majority decision saw a borough and city merger approved as a preferred plan for local government reorganisation, to a council leader’s ‘delight’.


Police hitch a lift to detain swimming knife-carrier

03 September 2025
Police hitch a lift to detain swimming knife-carrier

Police hitch a lift to detain swimming knife-carrier

03 September 2025

Police officers safely detained a knife-carrier by the Trent after being given an unlikely helping hand — who ferried them across the river on a boat.


Attention turns to city expansion after ‘donut’ authority plan defeated

03 September 2025
Attention turns to city expansion after ‘donut’ authority plan defeated

Attention turns to city expansion after ‘donut’ authority plan defeated

03 September 2025

The county’s Conservatives have accused Reform councillors of ‘betraying’ residents by voting to merge boroughs with Nottingham city.


Unpaid work ordered for catalogue of offences

03 September 2025
Unpaid work ordered for catalogue of offences

Unpaid work ordered for catalogue of offences

03 September 2025

An assault, racially or religiously aggravated harassment, and driving offences saw a repeat offender brought before the court.


‘We’re doing the work on the ground’: Police report successes in tackling town’s crime and anti-social behaviour

03 September 2025
‘We’re doing the work on the ground’: Police report successes in tackling town’s crime and anti-social behaviour

‘We’re doing the work on the ground’: Police report successes in tackling town’s crime and anti-social behaviour

03 September 2025

Police in the district are achieving above-average crime detection rates and making a ‘significant difference’ to residents, a chief inspector said.


Two-car collision results in temporary road closure

02 September 2025
Two-car collision results in temporary road closure

Two-car collision results in temporary road closure

02 September 2025

A road was temporarily closed after two-car collision.


A night of passion with the tango king

02 September 2025
A night of passion with the tango king

A night of passion with the tango king

02 September 2025

The ‘Argentine Tango King’ is set to transport audiences to Buenos Aires and beyond in a passionate dance show.


Hope that end is in sight for long-awaited road resurfacing project

02 September 2025
Hope that end is in sight for long-awaited road resurfacing project

Hope that end is in sight for long-awaited road resurfacing project

02 September 2025

A long-running road saga could finally be coming to a close, with residents promised resurfacing work on a road ‘past its sell-by date’.


RSPCA ‘extremely grateful’ to ex-staff who raised alarm about ‘prolonged’ neglect at puppy farm

02 September 2025
RSPCA ‘extremely grateful’ to ex-staff who raised alarm about ‘prolonged’ neglect at puppy farm

RSPCA ‘extremely grateful’ to ex-staff who raised alarm about ‘prolonged’ neglect at puppy farm

02 September 2025

Pictures have been released of dogs at a puppy breeding business which was subject of an RSPCA Special Operations Unit inquiry.


Conservatives’ bid to ‘protect’ boroughs from city merger

01 September 2025
Conservatives’ bid to ‘protect’ boroughs from city merger

Conservatives’ bid to ‘protect’ boroughs from city merger

01 September 2025

The county’s Conservative group have put forward a motion to prevent three boroughs being merged with the city.


Film-famous Rolls Royce up for sale at auction - with a value of up to £230,000

01 September 2025
Film-famous Rolls Royce up for sale at auction - with a value of up to £230,000

Film-famous Rolls Royce up for sale at auction - with a value of up to £230,000

01 September 2025

A silver screen star car from the 1966 film ‘Blow-Up’ is to be auctioned in Kelham.


Care home marks milestone with ‘day at the races’

30 August 2025
Care home marks milestone with ‘day at the races’

Care home marks milestone with ‘day at the races’

30 August 2025

A care home has begun celebrations ahead of it’s 40th anniversary later this year, kicking off with a ‘day at the races’ event.


Your chance to win food festival tickets

30 August 2025
Your chance to win food festival tickets

Your chance to win food festival tickets

30 August 2025

A festival featuring TV chefs, 150 traders, and flavours to feed your soul will take place next month — and we have tickets to give away.


Police officer given final warning for abusive behaviour on stag do

28 August 2025
Police officer given final warning for abusive behaviour on stag do

Police officer given final warning for abusive behaviour on stag do

28 August 2025

An off-duty police officer who was rude and abusive to door staff and other police officers on a stag do has been given a final written warning.


Safety warning issued over fake Labubu dolls

28 August 2025
Safety warning issued over fake Labubu dolls

Safety warning issued over fake Labubu dolls

28 August 2025

A number of counterfeit Labubu dolls — a collectable toy which has gone viral online — have been seized in the county, prompting a safety warning.


New website a ‘one-stop’ destination for festivals, theatre, and sporting events

28 August 2025
New website a ‘one-stop’ destination for festivals, theatre, and sporting events

New website a ‘one-stop’ destination for festivals, theatre, and sporting events

28 August 2025

A new website showcasing events across the district has launched, to help people discover the area’s best events, festivals, and cultural experiences.


‘Inadequate’ care home placed in special measures after inspector finds it can’t meet people’s needs safely

28 August 2025
‘Inadequate’ care home placed in special measures after inspector finds it can’t meet people’s needs safely

‘Inadequate’ care home placed in special measures after inspector finds it can’t meet people’s needs safely

28 August 2025

A care home has been rated inadequate, after an inspection found a resident waited 40 minutes for help, and many didn’t have regular access to a bath.


Calls for ‘set timeframe’ for long-awaited resurfacing of ‘dire’ highway

27 August 2025
Calls for ‘set timeframe’ for long-awaited resurfacing of ‘dire’ highway

Calls for ‘set timeframe’ for long-awaited resurfacing of ‘dire’ highway

27 August 2025

Villagers who say they have been left waiting years to see a road in “dire condition” resurfaced are to hold a public meeting.


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