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Ashfield Council will contribute £2m towards the £7m Mansfield Crematorium refurbishment project. Photo: Submitted

Ashfield Council to give £2m to £7m Mansfield Crematorium refurbishment project

A flagship conference hosted by Nottinghamshire Police brought more than 140 professionals together to collectively raise awareness around tackling child exploitation.

Child exploitation survivors speak out at flagship Nottinghamshire conference

Tesco in Bulwell has now re-opened. Photo: Google

Bulwell Tesco re-opens after building suffered strucutral damage

Police are cracking down on retailers who sell age-restricted products to children.

Operation clamps down on shops selling vapes and alcohol to children in Eastwood

We look back at Red Nose Day pics from the past.

Red Nose Day retro: Comic Relief in Mansfield and Ashfield down the years

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

Coun Jonathan Wheeler is cabinet member for adult social care at Nottinghamshire County Council.

Column: Our continued investment in adult social care is vital for residents

The Fire Stick makes any TV smart

Sky blasts ‘dodgy’ fire sticks and hints at future crackdown

NCT has announced revised fares that will begin at the end of the month. Photo: Helen Boyd

Bus operator Nottingham City Transport announces revised fares on some tickets

People

Hucknall MP Michelle Welsh has been elected chair of the new APPG for maternity at Westminster. Photo: Submitted

Hucknall MP elected chair of new cross-party maternity group in Parliament

Hucknall MP Michelle Welsh (Lab) has been elected hair of the newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on maternity, following a well-attended inaugural meeting in Westminster this month.

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Barbara Parret and Nettle featured on the Channel 4 show The Dog House. Photo: Submitted

Couple put the town on TV by starring in episode of Channel 4 show The Dog House

Police are holding more surgeries in Hucknall this month. Photo: Other

Police holding more beat surgeries in the town next week

It's a striking day at Attenborough Nature Reserve in this latest appealing photo from Janet Hughes.

Photos: ​Spring scenes shine in our latest snaps from readers

Still image from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's TikTok.

Watch as firefighters 'surf' the web in viral video

Cost of Living

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UK's largest supermarket to give away free food items to cut waste

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with UW

Ultimate consumer hack: how bundling household bills can save money

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Inflation hits 10-month high driven by travel and food cost increases

A statue has been unveiled as part of a campaign to highlight the issue of pensioner poverty this winter.

'Freezing and forgotten': Ice sculpture leads winter fuel cuts plea

Crime

Police are searching for three men who posed as DPD workers to steal parcels from the company depot. Photo: Google

Police hunting bogus DPD workers who stole valuable parcels from depot

Pictures: Nottinghamshire Police and Staff.

The latest rogues' gallery of criminals jailed in Nottinghamshire

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

Hucknall drink driver crashed while on his way to help female friend

Boyd Elliott, Nottinghamshire County Councillor, had his case heard at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court

Councillor and police and crime panel member serving 14-month drink-driving ban

A fire stick

Every area targeted in police crackdown on 'dodgy' firesticks

Leon Bryan from Bulwell.

Sadistic rapist jailed after victim recorded abuse on her phone

Business

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news

The Government is making significant changes to Universal Credit 💬

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Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

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PIP changes: new eligibility and assessment points system explained

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with Utility Warehouse

How bundling energy, broadband and insurance can stabilise your bills

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7 tips to survive work social events - as employees hate activities

Traffic and Travel

The East Midlands Combined County Authority

More than £33 million to be spent improving roads and bus services

Road repairs at Cross Lane, Blidworth, in January 2025

Extra £4.5 million for road repairs provided by combined authority

Hucknall and Bulwell tram operator NET is shutting its Nottingham travel centre. Photo: Submitted

Tram operator to close down its Nottingham travel centre at the end of March

Coun Smith and Coun Clarke with camera enforcement car

Council says 230 patrols is ‘busting the myth’ parking wardens are never out

Health

Christian Shanley, Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Notts nurse shortlisted in British Journal of Nursing Awards

Get 78% off the shock-absorbing electric under desk treadmill – boost your productivity in style

Get 77% off the shock-absorbing electric under desk treadmill

The safety gates have been recalled due to risk of serious injury or death.

Child safety gates sold on Amazon urgently recalled

Oomph by Noggin the Brain People

The rise of brain supplements: how Noggin’s Oomph helps boost focus

Fisayo Thompson's documentary Walking Through Walls, follows her journey to get an endometriosis diagnosis.

Endometriosis: 'If you can see it - maybe you'll take it seriously'

The East Midlands Cancer Alliance Centre for Psychosocial Health (EMCA CPH) team

East Midlands mental health service for cancer patients shortlisted for national...

Politics

Independent Councillors across the County are campaigning to keep Council Tax low and to protect front-line services.

Hucknall Councillors commitment to Safeguarding Frontline Services in Nottingham...

Hucknall Councillors Dave Shaw, Lee Waters and John Wilmott have signed up to a commitment to protecting services in Hucknall and across the county. Nottinghamshire County Council Independent Group is calling for councillors to sign up to a pledge to protect front-line services for the lifetime of Nottinghamshire County Council.

Nottingham County Independent Group

Ashfield District Council was praised for employing COVID Information Officers who worked with businesses and retailers to ensure safety.

Five years on: “Ashfield District Council’s response to COVID saved lives” says ...

More than 10,000 people in Ashfield are likely to see their disability benefit frozen under Government welfare reform. Photo: Other

More than 10,000 people in Ashfield set to see disability benefit frozen

Coun Neil Clarke, cabinet member for transport and environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, and Conservative leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council

Fourth option tabled for local council shake-up in Notts

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Thumbnail image for Damp Proof: The Cavity Wall Insulation Scandal documentary

The Cavity Wall Insulation Scandal - Stories of the victims

A vintage styled influencer reading a magazine on her bed

Quirky fashion designers & dopamine dressing

Simba's Hybrid mattress: a night-time game-changer

Simba Hybrid mattress review: A sleep expert’s verdict

A mortgage expert has warned house buyers of the common spending mistakes which could jeopardise their chances of securing a loan for their dream home

5 easy mistakes to avoid when you're trying to secure a mortgage

John Legend is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a series of UK performances in 2025.

John Legend announces UK tour dates in celebration of Get Lifted

These are some of the stunning houses for sale on Britain's most expensive streets, according to Rightmove

11 houses for sale on Britain's most expensive streets

Weather

People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today

Cyclists ride their bicycles in the sunshine in Richmond Park.

Exact time UK set to be hotter than Madrid this week

Cyclists in the park,

Today is the first day of spring - When do the clocks change?

Education

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Children at dozens of East Midlands primary schools will be involved in the free breakfast programme's initial pilot

All of the East Midlands primary schools getting free breakfast clubs

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

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