Politics

A couple who were hoping to adopt a relative who was living in care were let down by several failures by Nottinghamshire County Council, a new report shows.

Like me, I am sure that many of you will have been deeply moved by last week’s D-Day 75 commemorations and the many stories of courage, selfless bravery and sacrifice retold by veterans and the descendants of those that didn’t make it home, writes Coun Kay Cutts, Nottinghamshire County Council leader.

Bus travel for young people going to school in Nottinghamshire is set to get significantly more expensive, it has been announced.

A new approach to tackling knife crime across Nottinghamshire is being set up.

Vulnerable people who fled the Syrian conflict and have settled in Nottinghamshire will soon get better support services tailored to their needs.

Nottinghamshire's police and crime commissioner has said he backs a "confirmatory vote" on Brexit due to the "potential damage" a 'no deal' exit could do to the police force.

Nottinghamshire County Council has led the way with road safety for many years and the innovative safer highways team has had a significant impact in reducing casualties, in partnership with Via East Midlands, writes Coun Gordon Wheeler.

Just when you thought one election was over, another one is pencilled in for next week.

The billions of pounds due to be spent on High Speed 2 could be better spent elsewhere to help improve Britain’s transport network, a new publication has found.

Standing in front of Nottingham Crown Court, with 24 sexual abuse charges against him dropped at the eleventh hour, Councillor Jason Zadrozny could never have imagined he would be where he is today.

The incoming leader of Nottingham City Council has said reducing homelessness in a “compassionate way” will be a big priority for his council.

The Ashfield Independents have won a landslide majority at the Ashfield District Council election - which saw them pick up 30 out of 35 seats.

Labour has kept control of Nottingham City Council – winning 50 seats out of 55.

Hucknall's Labour party has branded claims made in your Dispatch by the leader of the Ashfield Independents as "distortion, deflection and deceit."