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Nottinghamshire Council says the 'higher than expected' minimum wage rise has added £5m to its budget. Photo: Submitted

'Higher than expected' minimum wage rise adds £5m in costs to council budget

Coun David Mellen blamed a lack of Government funding - but admitted mistakes had been made

Council leader says councils 'starved' of funding while admitting past mistakes

Kym Shepherd (left) and Cheryl Walker have both celebrated long-service milestones at Hucknall Day Nursery. Photo: Submitted

Hucknall Day Nursery staff members celebrate long service milestones

Wilko stores in Hucknall and Bulwell closed down after the company collapsed. Photo: Brian Eyre

Former Wilko chair ‘devastated’ by company’s collapse

Nottingham City Council has effectively declared itself bankrupt. Photo: Submitted

Nottingham City Council effectively 'declares bankruptcy' over £23m budget gap

Nottinghamshire-based careers expert, Melissa Pearce.

Careers Column: Highway to Hell-O New Opportunity!

Sport

Kieran Knight - brace against his old club.

Yellows sunk in second half goals rush at Sherwood
Hucknall Town were beaten 4-0 in their local derby at table-topping Sherwood Colliery in a game of two halves last weekend.

Hucknall joint managers Louis Bland and Reece Limbert - tough Saturday ahead.

Ultimate test for Hucknall as derby day looms

Sam Sims - conceded penalty at Lincoln.

Battling Yellows sunk at promotion-chasers

Stags' Boxing Day game with Grimsby will kick off at 12.30pm.

Stags' Boxing Day kick-off brought forward

Dillon Rawson - back from suspension for Hucknall this weekend.

Big boost for Hucknall Town managers

Crime

Police want to speak to these people. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

CCTV appeal after offenders try to rip mobile phones from shop display

Banton was pulled over by police after the taxi he was in was followed by officers. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Hucknall drug dealer caught red-handed with £30,000 of cocaine and heroin

Hoyland was ordered to repay more than £1,000 of ill-gotten drug money after being sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court last year.

Drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £1,000 in ill-gotten gains

This year 40 complaints were raised by Nottinghamshire Police staff members regarding sexual misconduct, according to new data from PersonalInjuryClaimsUK.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Police staff members raised 40 sexual misconduct complaints

Police are appealing for help to find the person who smashed a Hucknall house window with a hammer. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Window smashed with a hammer at Hucknall property

Denison was jailed after pleading guilty to assaulting a man with an axe and a taser. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Man jailed for attacking 'friend' with an axe and taser gun

What's On

Jack Skellington discovers Christmas in Tim Burton's The Nightmare before Christmas. Photo: Getty Images

Deck the halls with Christmas classics at Hucknall's Arc Cinema
December has arrived and with it comes another wave of Christmas favourites at the Arc Cinema this week.

Applegarth Children making their selections

Nursery children spread Christmas cheer with donation to Hucknall food bank

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Andre Rieu is beaming into Hucknall's Arc Cinema this weekend with his White Christmas show. Photo: Submitted

Andre Rieu's Christmas show is beaming into the Arc Cinema this weekend

See Tom Allen in his latest stand-up show at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.

Stand-up fans can enjoy laughs galore with top comics at Notts venues

Health

An ambulance in wintery conditions

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice

Coun Lee Waters says it will be 'impossible for Nottinghamshire to be smoke-free while tobacco investments continue in the pensions fund. Photo: Submitted

Councillor says smoke-free Nottinghamshire 'impossible' with tobacco investments

EMAS says it is working to resolve concerns over 'corridor care' in Nottinghamshire hospitals. Photo: Other

Ambulance service responds to concerns about ‘corridor care’ in local hospitals

Complaints against NHS GPs and dentists have risen in Nottinghamshire

Rise in complaints against Nottinghamshire NHS GPs and dentists

A St John Ambulance volunteer at a fireworks display

Remember, remember first aid in November

People are are most at risk as being urged to get their Covid jabs. Photo: Getty Images

NHS chiefs urging those most at risk to get their Covid jabs

Lifestyle

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress
PizzaExpress is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new frozen range, offering customers great value and the convenience of enjoying restaurant-quality pizzas and pastas from the comfort of their homes.

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

UK Trending

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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