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Local care home celebrates all things Scottish on St Andrew's Day

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

Former Wilko chair ‘devastated’ by company’s collapse

Megan Powell Vreeswijk

New Chapter for Region’s Place Marketing Organisation as it appoints new CEO

Almost 400 businesses closed down in Ashfield last year. Photo: Getty Images

Almost 400 businesses folded in Ashfield in 2022

Lisa and Tam McNulty are opening new cafe The Peckish Artisan Kitchen in Hucknall

Hucknall has a brand new venue for anyone feeling peckish

Mark Williams is delighted with how well business has started at Fresh Bites

New Hucknall cafe enjoying the sweet taste of success

The new zones will launch in 2024, and will replace some scheduled services.

Nottinghamshire on-demand bus services to expand across remote villages

One six Ashfield workers are in insecure jobs. Photo: Other

One in six people in Ashfield in insecure work

Coun Jason Zadrozny says talks for The Range to open up in Hucknall remain on track and at an advanced stage. Photo: Google

Council leader says The Range is still coming to Hucknall

New figures show Ashfield house prices dipped in September. Photo: Other

Latest figures show slight fall in Ashfield house prices

AW Lymn has added three new electric vehicles to its fleet, including its first fully electric hearse. Photo: AW Lymn

Funeral firm unveils its first fully-electric hearse
A Nottinghamshire furneral firm with branches in Hucknall and Bulwell has invested in its first fully electric hearse to provide more choice for those wanting a climate-conscious send-off.

Arran Ludlam, Skilled Fitter at trentbarton

Big pay boost rewards trentbarton bus engineers

Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images.

17,700 more jobs available in the East Midlands by 2027 due to automation

Coun Dale Grounds with Paul Walters of Harron Homes at the launch of phase IV of the Sandlands Park development in Hucknall. Photo: Harron Homes

Council chair is special guest at launch of latest Hucknall housing development

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New board of trustees at Notts LGBT+ Network

New figures show women are still being paid less than men in Ashfield. Photo: Other

Women in Ashfield earning less than men as gender pay gap widens in Britain

Bonfire night at Hall Park care home

Remember, Remember the 5th of November

Figures show more than 50 per cent of working age disabled people in Nottinghamshire are out of work

More than half of working age disabled people in Nottinghamshire out of work

Brenda Walton

Bulwell trick or treaters join care home residents for Halloween

Resident Pauline handing out the sweets

Bewitching tricks and spooky treats at local care home

The purpose-built Woodland Village features new illustrations, colours and fonts, with Santa’s Woodland Workshop including dedicated space for the children to see Santa and an enhanced walkthrough element with a digital photo opportunity to create a magical journey and memories for guests.

Center Parcs reveals £1.6m 'Winter Wonderland' transformation at Sherwood Forest

The Range is rumoured to be set to be moving into the old Hucknall Wilko store. Photo: Google

The Range rumoured to be taking over Hucknall Wilko store as jobs advertised

The Horse & Groom in Linby has closed due to underlying debts caused by the Covid lockdowns. Photo: Google

Popular Linby pub The Horse & Groom calls last orders

Residents at Park House Care Home stay calm during Mental Health Tea & Talk session

Park House Care Home hosts enlightening mental health tea and talk morning

Kevin Bell and Nigel Smith

Technology firm celebrates long serving duo

Wilko has gone from the High Street - but lives on online. Photo: John Smith

Wilko is back as former High Street favourite's online store resumes trading

Staff at Hucknall Wilko say goodbye as the store closes for the final time. Photo: Abbie Baxter

Staff and customers say farewell to Wilko in Hucknall and Bulwell

QTS hosted another Future of Rail event aimed at inspiring young people to work in the rail industry. Photo: QTS

Linby firm inspiring the next generation of rail experts
National rail contractor QTS Group has hosted its second Future of Rail event in Derbyshire.

The winners of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023

Trailblazers and top businesses celebrated at awards

Mellors Group will again be operating this year's Winter Wonderland in Nottingham City Centre

Group 'confident' as council looks for new operator for city centre events

People buying homes on Bellway's new Hucknall development could save up to £12,000 on their mortgages. Photo: Steve Baker

New scheme offers homebuyers up to £12,000 off their mortgage

The staff of new Hucknall eaterie Oregano which has opened on Portland Road. Photo: Submitted

Flavours of the Med in Hucknall as new cafe and takeaway opens in the town

Nottinghamshire Council has backed plans to support ex-Wilko workers after the chain collapsed last month. Photo: John Smith

Council vows continued support for ex-Wilko employees after retailer's collapse

Ben Slater, Macellus Baz and Danielle Slater.

Nottinghamshire youth charity 'partners up' with Nottingham finance business

Both Wilko stores in Hucknall and Bulwell will close for good next week. Photos: Brian Eyre

Closing dates confirmed for Hucknall and Bulwell Wilko stores

Staff at the Bulwell Wilko store have chosen their own brilliant way to say thank you and goodbye to customers. Photo: Nikki Millerbob

Bulwell Wilko staff thank customers with a brilliant touch of humour

Birds Bakery Halloween Pack

Spooky treats creeping into Birds Bakery stores

It's official Park House Care Home are finalists.

Park House Care Home celebrates Great British Care Awards recognition

Nottinghamshire Council is to discuss helping Wilko staff from closed stores. Photo: Submitted

Council to discuss helping ex-Wilko staff after store closures

Cheers from resident Margaret

It's Fiesta Time as care home residents celebrate Mexican Independence Day

This large unit on Sherwood Business Park in Annesley now has now been let to new occupiers. Photo: FHP

Another large unit snapped up on business park off M1 at Annesley

The latest figures show the unemployment rate in the UK surged to its highest level since July to September 2021, at 4.3% in the three months to July. (Photo by: Joe Giddens/PA/Radar)

Ashfield wages outstrip inflation as UK real-terms pay steadies

Hucknall Business Hub held its first 'public services day' event in the town

Hucknall Business Hub planning to hold monthly 'public service day' events

Alchemilla on Derby Road, Nottingham, has one Michelin Star and the BBC said: "Even the building is special. A 19th-century garage for horse-drawn carriages, all vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, it’s an unusual and chic cocoon, now augmented with living moss walls and a large open kitchen. Alchemilla is one to watch. Menus from £95."

17 best places to eat in Nottinghamshire according to BBC Good Food

Wilko on Portland Square, Sutton. (Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Poundland to take over three Notts Wilko stores
Retailer Poundland has agreed to buy 71 high street stores currently owned by now-collapsed rival Wilko – including three in Nottinghamshire.

Birds Bakery's store on West Gate, Mansfield town centre. (Photo by: Google Maps)

Birds Bakery charity contribution reaches more than £25,000 in 2023

The Wilko stores in Bulwell and Hucknall are set to close in the coming weeks. Photos: Google/John Smith

Hucknall and Bulwell MP and councillors' sadness at Wilko store closures

The unit at Symmetry Park

Butternut Box shows commitment to Doncaster with 133,606 sq ft expansion

The apprenticeships offer skills for businesses of all sizes. Photo: Alex Wilkinson

Big benefits for small businesses with the University of Nottingham

Wilko's store in Sutton is to close, it was confirmed today. (Photo by: Brian Eyre/nationalworld.com)

Wilko: Stores to close by mid-October and hundreds of Notts jobs to go this week

Winners at last year's event

Meet the finalists for the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards

Wiko stores in Hucknall and Bulwell will stay open for now - but the future remains uncertain. Photo: John Smith

Hucknall and Bulwell Wilko stores not among the 52 set to close next week

Byron House has been bought by Parkside Steel as part of its relocation plans. Photo: Submitted

Steel company snaps up huge warehouse next to Annesley and Hucknall M1 junction

Residents of Hall Park enjoying their open day. (Photo by: Barchester Hall Park Care Home)

Bulwell care home brings community together at open day

Emmanuel House Support Centre CEO, Denis Tully, with Charlotte Proctor from Barratt and DWH.

Housebuilder donates £2,500 to Nottingham homeless charity