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Coun Ethan Radford said the projected underspend was good news for residents. Photo: Submitted

City council expecting to underspend by £10m despite soaring social care costs

Plans to turn the old Hucknall Sixth Form Centre into a health hub remain on ice. Photo: Google

NHS chiefs remain committed to bringing new health centre to Hucknall

Michelle Welsh MP says Zadrozny resigning doesn't end any invesitgations into him. Photo: Submitted

Hucknall MP says Zadrozny resigning 'does not wipe the slate clean'

Jason Zadrozny has resigned as an Ashfield councillor. Photo: Submitted

Jason Zadrozny resigns as an Ashfield councillor

Butler's Hill park that is set to receive upgrades

Three Hucknall parks set for council investment

Urgent care and emergency care at QMC has been rated as 'requires improvement' by the CQC. Photo: Submitted

Urgent care and emergency care at QMC rated as 'requires improvement'

Nottinghamshire Mineworkers Pension Scheme campaigners have lobbied the Prime Minister outside No 10 North. Photo: Submitted

Mineworkers pensions campaigners take fight to Prime Minister's doorstep

Michelle Welsh has called for a police invesitigation into Ashfield Council. Photo: Submitted

MP calls for police investigation into serious Ashfield Council allegations

Michelle Welsh MP has confirmed the Government has agreed to her calls to carry out a review into Ashfield Council. Photo: Submitted

MP gets confirmation Government will launch review into Ashfield Council

Reform UK Member of Parliament for Ashfield, Lee Anderson

Lee Anderson MP: 'Council must be placed into special measures'

Over 1,000 oil heated households write to new Burnham government.

Oil heated households in Notts urged to keep pressure on Government
Homeowners around Notts urged to add name to letter asking Government to meet pledges
Tim Miller

Coun Mick Barton has welcomed the news that proposed boundary changes to local government are to be delayed and reconsidered.

Leaders say council shake-up delay ‘right thing to do' for residents

Hucknall councillor Lee Waters says the Government needs to stop leaving people in limbo over LGR. Photo: Submitted

Hucknall councillor says Government has questions to answer over LGR withdrawal

Screen grab of Prime Minister Andy Burnham congratulating Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday October 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Budget 2026: Main points and how they affect residents in Nottinghamshire

Screen grab of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday October 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Budget 2026 live updates: Help for Nottinghamshire residents on minimum wage

Nottingham City Council - Loxley House

Councillor says 'existential threat’ looms for city amid unrelenting SEND demand

Camping holidays remain popular, but the tourism tax could escalate prices

Holiday Association urges Budget to protect tourism jobs in Notts

Workhorse: the Ryichi wind-up radio is compact but could be a lifesaver

I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

According to the Office for National Statistics, 276,000 couples in the East Midlands were living together without being married or in a civil partnership in 2025

Couples could be leaving their loved ones facing financial hardship

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward. Photo: Submitted

Tourism tax in Nottinghamshire likely to be ‘no more than five per cent’

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Team members from Annabelle Care 2020 in Hucknall which has been rated 'Good' by the CQC, from left, Summar, Amelia (care workers), Lorraine (senior carer), Elise (deputy manger), Amanda (registered manager and company owner, Chelsie (senior team leader), Megan and Ellie (carers). Photo: Submitted.

Care provider thrilled as watchdog rates them 'Good' in all areas

Bulwell councillor Ethan Radford believes there will be around an £8m saving for Nottingham households. Photo: Submitted

Bulwell councillor says city council tax could be frozen next year

Ashfield Council has been awarded £222,000 to support its healthy food programme. Photo: Submitted

Ashfield Council gets £222,000 to help families access more healthy food

Mick Barton, leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, is leading the legal challege into the proposed restructure of local government.

Step forward in formal legal challenge over boundary shake-up

The square, the second-largest civic space outside of London, was last given a revamp 19 years ago

Water, greenery and seating - the proposed changes for city's Old Market Square

The Old Market Square, Nottingham, also known as Slab Square

Fountains to be flattened as part of plan to bring ‘slab square’ back to life

What do you think £20m should be spent on for Hucknall? Photo: Iconic Media Group

Hucknall folk - how do you want £20m spent on your town?
Hucknall residents are being urged to take part in Ashfield Council’s survey on how £20m of Government Pride in Place money should be spent in the town.
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Matt Forde brings his new show Project Holy Moly to Nottingham next year. Photo: Submitted

Political comedy ace Matt Forde bringing his new show home to Nottingham

Coun Mick Barton, Nottinghamshire Council leader. Photo: Submitted

Mick Barton column: Reform will continue to challenge Government on LGR

Regulators have been forced to step in at Highbury Hospital after a Government inspection. Photo: Google

New problems for troubled mental health hospital as regulator forced to step in

Council leader Coun Mick Barton said Nottinghamshire had been 'down the line from day one'. Photo: Submitted

Government asks county council to hold fire on LGR legal challenge

Coun Ethan Radford, Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council

Councillor hails 'monumental day’ as £20m to be splashed out on city

Darlison Court has been rated 'good' by the CQC. Photo: Google

Hucknall care home rated 'good' in all areas by Government watchdog

Alex Crawhsaw

Opinion: Is the mental health narrative not all that it seems?

Michelle Welsh MP. Photo: Submitted

MP column: Giving young people a first step on to the career ladder

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward is the new chair of the UK Mayors Network. Photo: Submitted

East Midlands Mayor elected to lead UK Mayors Network

Coun Lee Waters. Submitted

Opinion: Planning reforms will silence Hucknall

Michelle Welsh MP

MP Column: Giving young people a first step onto the career ladder

Councillor Mick Barton

Opinion - Councillor Mick Barton, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council

Claire Ward says an overnight visitor levy would sustain investment in the region. Photo: Submitted

Mayor confident any overnight visitor levy scheme would work for region

Michelle Welsh MP with Health Secretary Yvette Cooper. Photo: Submitted

MP plays key role in creating England’s first statutory maternity commissioner

Michelle Welsh spoke in support of the Bill in the House of Commons. Photo: Other

MP says families should not have to wait for crisis as Babies Bill advances

Angela Rayner has announced a pause on LGR in England. Photo: Getty Images

‘Handbrake U-turn’ on major shake-up of Nottinghamshire councils

Alex Norris, Labour MP for Bulwell. Photo: Submitted

Alex Norris column: Andy Burnham is already delivering for Britain
MPs have just returned to Parliament after spending the summer in their constituencies, but our new Prime Minister kept the announcements coming all the way through.
Alex Norris MP

Coun Lee Waters says the Labour Government has made 'an absolute mess' of LGR. Photo: Submitted

Councillor says Labour have made 'an absolute mess' of LGR

Joe Stenson (L) and Kevin Parker (R) of Barratt Redrow

Housebuilder sets new standards for communities

LGR plans for Nottinghamshire are now set to be paused by the Government. Photo: Iconic Media Group

Major shake-up of Nottinghamshire councils likely to be paused

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The future of smoking is set - we'll all grow out of it

Fears have been raised that Watnall could be left 'unparished' under LGR. Photo: Google

Fears raised Watnall will be left 'unparished' under LGR plans

Eden Lodge Care Home in Bestwood Village has been placed into special measures. Photo: Google

Bestwood Village care home rated 'inadequate' and placed into special measures

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

Have your say on how £20m should be spent on Hucknall. Photo: Submitted

Have your say on how Hucknall's £20m Pride in Place funds should be spent

Drone footage of the fire on Eakring Road, Mansfield

Firefighters called to several outdoor fires despite alert issued by Government

Groundwork Five Counties is offering language translations during Green Doctor home visits. Photo: Submitted

Energy-saving charity offers translation to support more communities

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