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Ragdale Hall captured at twilight

WIN! Spa session for two at award-winning Ragdale Hall

The Asda van after the collision and inset, Erich Modrowics of Hinkley, Leicestershire

Video captures the moment Asda van collides with veteran's car

Barney - the birthday boy.

Notts investigative fire dog 'good boy' Barney celebrates second birthday

Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life after strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire (PA)

Colin Pitchfork: Double child killer and rapist to be released again

Woman in her 20s left fighting for her life - 15-year-old boy arrested

Elonor Tivey at her seven acre field in Leicestershire where she farms peonies.

Teacher who quit to grow peonies says sales have doubled every year

The lessons will visit seven secondary schools across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire between April 17 and 21.

Students across Nottinghamshire to receive workshop on underage drinking risks

East Midlands Ambulance Service headquarters.

Long wait times lead to rise in serious incidents at Notts ambulance service

Lord Lawson was also a journalist and the father of celebrity cook, Nigella Lawson (Picture: B Barrett/Express/Getty Images)

Former Conservative party politician Nigel Lawson dies aged 91

The cow spent more than 10 hours ‘behind bars’.

Escaped cow mysteriously breaks into tennis court for 10 hours

A street scene of Bellway's Sherwood Gate development in Linby.

Home Builders Federation awards five-star status to housebuilder
Bellway – which is currently building homes in Linby – has been awarded five-star status by the Home Builders Federation for the seventh year in a row.

Enterprising Women is led by Jean Mountain and Eileen Perry.

Enterprising women across East Midlands to be celebrated

Kayte Baxter with her cut hair ready to be sent to the Little Princess Trust

Kayte's special haircut helps raise more than £2,000 for Little Princesses

Kayte Baxter is having her long hair cut for The Little Princess Trust

Ex-Hucknall girl Kayte is having a special haircut for the Little Princesses

The volcanic salt room at Ragdale Hall.

Win! Relaxing New Year spa break for two at Ragdale Hall

Around 1,600 jobs are under threat after fashion retailer Joules revealed it is set to appoint administrators following a failure to secure a vital cash injection.

Joules set to enter administration putting 1,600 jobs at risk

The winner at the EMAS Reward and Recognition event

EMAS staff who went above and beyond recognised for their dedication at awards

The headquarters of East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in Nottingham.

Ambulances facing ‘horrendous’ delays at hospitals across the region

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) chief executive Scott Knowles

Energy cap for businesses is step in right direction, says East Midlands Chamber

Nottinghamshire ambulance crews have missed serious call response targets for the last 12 months in a row

Ambulance crews regularly missing serious call response targets

Police cyclists are undertaking a special memorial ride to remember fallen colleagues

Brave cop killed in Bulwell among those being remembered on charity bike ride

Andy Ingle - happy with opening opposition.

Big kick-off here for Hucknall Town

Thousands of fans will be attending this weekend's Download Festival

Download goers urged to follow signed routes and avoid the Highway to Hell

Samit Patel bats during the Vitality T20 Blast match between Birmingham Bears and Notts Outlaws at Edgbaston last summer.

Samit Patel seeks first T20 ton

Dexter has been well known for his four red-booted paws. Photo credit: Twitter.com/midsdog

Fire investigation dog and handler to retire from East Midlands' fire services

A hedge planting project in Bulwell will get funding from a national charity

Bulwell hedge-planting project to get funding from national charity

Hucknall WI members learnt all about the forensic world of fingerprinting at their latest meeting

Hucknall WI gets an insight into the forensic world of policing

Competition tickets are up for grabs for a wonderful trip to Ragdale Hall Spa.

WIN spa session for two at Ragdale Hall
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we have teamed up with the exclusive Ragdale Hall Spa readers the chance to win a ‘Twilight Taster’ for two at the award-winning Leicestershire venue.

Could the recent surge in the housing market be coming to an end this year? Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images

Experts fear housing boom in areas like Hucknall could end this year

PC Vince Saunders of the Nottinghamshire Police drone team

Police drone finds vulnerable missing woman seconds after take-off

Hucknall manager Andy Graves was not happy with the referee.

Andy Graves pleased with performance of Hucknall Town

Aldi has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Aldi is creating 2,000 jobs as it announces launch of 100 new stores

Changes are being made to the travel system

New system for international travel will 'provide a major boost to the economy'

John Lewis is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary staff this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

John Lewis is recruiting 7,000 temporary staff over Christmas - how to apply

Ben Duckett hit a half century as Notts were dismissed for 272. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Nottinghamshire fight back against Leicestershire

Luke Fletcher praised the bowlers as Notts beat Leicestershire at Welbeck. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Fletcher praises bowlers as Notts win at Welbeck

Naveen-ul-Haq celebrates hitting the winning runs with Ben Mike during the Vitality T20 Blast match between Leicestershire Foxes and Notts Outlaws. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Notts slip to T20 defeat at Leics

Missing teenager, Reece Mutsinze, could be in Nottinghamshire.

Concerns grow for missing teenager, 15, who could be in Nottinghamshire

Calvin Harrison has signed a three month deal.

Notts sign leg-spinner Calvin Harrison after successful trial

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from jail

The new reforms will bring setting most fares and timetables and selling tickets under the control of one national public sector body. Photo: Jonny Walton

Business chiefs say rail reforms must make travel safer, cheaper and more reliab...

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive. Photo: Mark Averill

Business chief hails 'crucial milestone' as indoor hospitality returns

This stunning converted water tower was the most-viewed home on Rightmove in January. (Picture: Rightmove)

Look inside this converted water tower - now a stunning luxury home

Jake Ball has clocked up ten years with his home county. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Why Jake Ball is proud to be Notts

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

The rooftop infinity pool at Ragdale Hall.

WIN! Pamper day for two at Ragdale Hall Spa

Ben Slater wants to cement himself in the Nottinghamshire starting side. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Slater ready to put in the hard yards this winter

Areas of Nottinghamshire have been included under the Leicestershire licence.

Wildlife lovers shocked after badger cull extended into Nottinghamshire 'by back...

Notts were beaten in controversial fashion against Leicestershire.

Notts T20 defeat 'tough to take' for Tom Moores

Ben Slater scored 172 for Leicestershire while on loan from Nottinghamshire. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Topsy-turvy start to Bob Willis Trophy for Nottinghamshire opener Ben Slater

Zak Chappell hopes his luck might have turned

KISS will make their final appearance at Download in 2021.

Download 2021 with KISS, System Of A Down and Biffy Clyro – here’s how to get ti...

Ben Slater will spend the first two weeks of the season on loan at Leicestershire. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Nottinghamshire's Ben Slater joins Leicestershire on loan

Jake Ball wants the pride to shine through for Nottinghamshire.

Notts CCC looking for pride this season

Hucknall man completes gruelling Wolf Run to help his Alzheimer’s dad