Planning

Cllr Lee Waters speaking at Ashfield District Council

Opinion: Planning reforms will silence Hucknall

The former Hope Lea care home in Hucknall is to be turned into an HMO. Photo: Submitted

HMO plans for former Hucknall care home get the green light

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human.

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

Armira’s backing underpins growing demand for AI-driven operational infrastructure across the aviation sector.

Ad Feature Assaia secures funding to enhance AI leadership in airport operations

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

The new campaign on display at EMA urges women to check themselves for breast cancer while on holiday

Female passengers at East Midlands Airport encouraged to check for signs of brea...

New home plans surge by a third

New home plans surge by a third

Sarah Allsop

Allison Homes welcomes new head of planning to rapidly expanding East Midlands t...

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen
TV Cook and Presenter Briony May Williams has revealed how to get kids involved in the kitchen – and why embracing the mess is vital.
Alice Hughes

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

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East Midlands Airport flies with pride

McVities lit up a series of London landmarks

London's landmarks lit up - with images of chocolate biscuits

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

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How to use your January pay to plan for spring - savings tips for 2025

Worcester City Council insists the tree in Columbia Drive poses no immediate risk and has issued a protection order for it. Inset: Chris Davis

'Menacing' 100ft tree could crush my home but council won't chop it

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

Retired bank worker, Nick Wisniewski, 66, is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.

'I'm not moving!' Council move to evict man on derelict estate

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Shoppers cross in front of a London bus as it travels under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London in 2017 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas shopping: the best tips for saving and reducing stress

Movers carry huge 466kg worth of stuff when moving home

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves
The top pieces of advice over 45s would give their younger selves include ‘believe in yourself… you can do it’, 'save money each month' and 'trust yourself more'.
Andrew Young

This mini call centre will join generations together to share advice

Most adults begin to think about their mortality at the age of 51

A £35m expansion scheme for Nottingham City Hospital has been given the go-ahead. Photo: Other

City Hospital to get 24 extra patient beds and three new theatres in £35m scheme

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

The site of the old cafe has already been cleared ready for the new cabin to go into place. Photo: Submitted

Plans approved for new cafe close to M1 junction for Annesley and Hucknall

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don...

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Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Titchfield Park in Hucknall will host Ashfield District Council's official event to celebrate the King's coronation

Titchfield Park to stage council's big party for King's coronation in May

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers

Britons planning to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style are being offered top tips on how to host the perfect street party

How to host the perfect Queen's platinum jubilee street party - 6 tips to help y...

Access to wildlife is seen as crucial

Wildlife Trust wants access to nature in Hucknall, Bulwell and Notts set in law

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair Sarah Wilson

The government has announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes must offer customers non-smoking areas outside (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will need to provide outside areas for non-smokers -...

Carolyn and John Radford.

Manager has a top three budget again says chairman as he reveals future plans fo...

The county council's gritters are poised and ready for the winter to come

Council gritting teams are primed and ready for winter

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Planning: what developments could be coming to an Ashfield street near you

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PLANNING: What developments could be coming to a Ashfield street near you?

A guided walk for the Lawrence festival starting from the horse and groom pub in Moorgreen.

A guided walk around Lawrence land

Bill Purdue’s traffic news: Planning for the Tour de France

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GUEST COLUMN: Coun Sally Higgins, chairman of Mansfield District Council’s Plann...

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Minister site visit to meet campaigners

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