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Money sought for new project to help bring Newark Castle to life after restoration

23 June 2025
Money sought for new project to help bring Newark Castle to life after restoration

Money sought for new project to help bring Newark Castle to life after restoration

23 June 2025

A group is looking to land funding to help bring Newark Castle and its gardens to life to support the site’s ongoing multi-million pound restoration.

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City Ground redevelopment plans recommended for approval at crucial meeting

18 June 2025
City Ground redevelopment plans recommended for approval at crucial meeting

City Ground redevelopment plans recommended for approval at crucial meeting

18 June 2025

Nottingham Forest’s City Ground redevelopment plans are back before a council planning committee three years after they were first approved.


Call for better real-time bus information in Southwell

28 May 2025
Call for better real-time bus information in Southwell

Call for better real-time bus information in Southwell

28 May 2025

Bus services in a Nottinghamshire town need a better real-time display service so passengers aren’t left wondering when services will turn up.


Reform council leader ‘agrees with sentiments’ of call for move back to County Hall

23 May 2025
Reform council leader ‘agrees with sentiments’ of call for move back to County Hall

Reform council leader ‘agrees with sentiments’ of call for move back to County Hall

23 May 2025

The new Reform leader of Nottinghamshire County Council says he “agrees with some sentiments” of Labour’s call for a move back to County Hall.

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Reform hit back at claim they ‘haven’t got a clue’ how to run Nottinghamshire County Council

22 May 2025
Reform hit back at claim they ‘haven’t got a clue’ how to run Nottinghamshire County Council

Reform hit back at claim they ‘haven’t got a clue’ how to run Nottinghamshire County Council

22 May 2025

Reform’s councillors have hit back at a claim they “haven’t got a clue” how to run Nottinghamshire County Council during the group’s first meeting.


Reform select new county council cabinet

20 May 2025
Reform select new county council cabinet

Reform select new county council cabinet

20 May 2025

Reform UK has chosen its cabinet members after taking control of Nottinghamshire County Council.


Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

04 May 2025
Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

04 May 2025

Reform UK have taken control of Nottinghamshire County Council in a sweeping victory that has been replicated across the wider Midlands.


Water firm commits to meeting sewage spills targets by end of year after criticism from MP

01 May 2025
Water firm commits to meeting sewage spills targets by end of year after criticism from MP

Water firm commits to meeting sewage spills targets by end of year after criticism from MP

01 May 2025

Nottinghamshire’s water supplier says it is still on track to meet targets for cutting sewage spills following criticism from an MP.


Pub owner given permission to host live music and late-night drinks after concerns addressed

08 April 2025
Pub owner given permission to host live music and late-night drinks after concerns addressed

Pub owner given permission to host live music and late-night drinks after concerns addressed

08 April 2025

A pub company has been given permission to host live music and late-night drinks at a new village venue.


Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

08 April 2025
Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

08 April 2025

The owner of a pub in a Nottinghamshire village has made changes to its planned opening hours after concerns were raised.


‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

06 April 2025
‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

06 April 2025

Residents have raised “significant concerns” over a pub company’s plans for live music and late-night drinks at a new venue.


Mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff after family criticise patient’s ‘appalling’ care

04 April 2025
Mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff after family criticise patient’s ‘appalling’ care

Mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff after family criticise patient’s ‘appalling’ care

04 April 2025

A patient’s family has criticised the ‘appalling’ and ‘undignified’ care he received before he died at a Nottinghamshire hospital.


Trust boss ‘absolutely committed’ to cooperating with Nottingham attacks inquiry

28 March 2025
Trust boss ‘absolutely committed’ to cooperating with Nottingham attacks inquiry

Trust boss ‘absolutely committed’ to cooperating with Nottingham attacks inquiry

28 March 2025

The boss of a troubled NHS trust says the organisation will be committed to cooperating with a public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.


County councillors to vote on changes in pay after changes in political balance

26 February 2025
County councillors to vote on changes in pay after changes in political balance

County councillors to vote on changes in pay after changes in political balance

26 February 2025

Nottinghamshire county councillors are expected to vote on changes to some members’ pay following a change in political balance.


Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers accuse Government of delaying pension payout

13 January 2025
Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers accuse Government of delaying pension payout

Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers accuse Government of delaying pension payout

13 January 2025

Former Nottinghamshire miners have accused the Government of unnecessarily delaying a decision to pay out a multi-billion pound pension pot surplus.


More than 500 emergencies waiting for ambulance when critical incident declared

08 January 2025
More than 500 emergencies waiting for ambulance when critical incident declared

More than 500 emergencies waiting for ambulance when critical incident declared

08 January 2025

East Midlands Ambulance Service had more than 500 emergencies waiting for a response when the service declared its first ever critical incident.


‘Massive increase’ in customers needing support as water bills to rise by almost 50%

06 January 2025
‘Massive increase’ in customers needing support as water bills to rise by almost 50%

‘Massive increase’ in customers needing support as water bills to rise by almost 50%

06 January 2025

Severn Trent has promised to support customers having difficulties paying their water bills ahead of an expected increase of almost 50%.


Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’

03 January 2025
Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’

Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’

03 January 2025

East Midlands mayor Claire Ward has admitted progress to start transforming the region has been difficult due to recruitment challenges.


Districts and boroughs feel ‘let down’ by Government funding announcement

30 December 2024
Districts and boroughs feel ‘let down’ by Government funding announcement

Districts and boroughs feel ‘let down’ by Government funding announcement

30 December 2024

District and borough councils say they feel ‘let down’ and ‘underwhelmed’ after the Government announced funding for struggling local authorities.


Concern over lack of pothole funding detail after £75m announced for region’s ‘poor’ roads

25 December 2024
Concern over lack of pothole funding detail after £75m announced for region’s ‘poor’ roads

Concern over lack of pothole funding detail after £75m announced for region’s ‘poor’ roads

25 December 2024

Nottinghamshire County Council’s leader has raised concerns over a lack of detail on the exact amount of pothole funding the council will receive.


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