Reform approves first Nottinghamshire County Council budget
Reform UK-led Nottinghamshire County Council has approved its budget for the next financial year, which includes a 3.99% rise in its share of council tax.
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Mansfield school trust accused of 'strike breaking' by union
The union said a letter was sent to parents in advance of the strike action, planned from Tuesday to Thursday, which said the academy would remain "fully staffed".
Unions pass no confidence vote in University of Nottingham bosses
Union members at the University of Nottingham have passed a motion of no confidence in the vice-chancellor and other senior leaders after a "complete breakdown of trust".
County council leader defends approach to pothole repairs
Barton said the council also plans to introduce new ways of working, including a stop to categorising potholes and adopting "right first-time approach" to repairs.
Why short-term pothole repairs in Nottinghamshire are not lasting
The state of roads and potholes has been a hot topic of conversation across many communities in Nottinghamshire.
Council begins court action over closed Cotgrave and Radcliffe path
Nottinghamshire County Council says it has begun legal proceedings against the suspected perpetrators of damage that led to a public path being forced to close more than two years ago.
City artwork could be lost with car park demolition
Hilary Cartmel admits she never expected this artwork to last quite so long.
Gedling council giving 'advice' after Arnold wall collapses for third time
Resident Andrew Jackson, 58, who captured the three incidents on CCTV, said the collapses into the road posed a safety danger.
University of Nottingham staff fear pay loss in allowance change
Staff at the University of Nottingham have raised concerns they will lose hundreds of pounds every month in a change to an unsocial hours allowance.
Nottingham City Transport travel centre to move after shop front 'treated like toilet'
A transport operator has announced it will relocate its travel centre after people were using it "as a toilet" at night.
No base for Melton's LGBT community a year after bar closure
The venue closed after the leaseholder of 5 King Street, who sub-let it, handed the lease back to Melton Borough Council, which said it would cost the taxpayer too much money to act as a landlord.
Leicester mum says new screening 'could've saved her baby's life'
A couple whose son died from a rare genetic condition are encouraging others to take part in screening which they say could have saved his life.
Rare rocking horse to be restored for Loros charity
A 100-year-old rocking horse that provided a woman with a "complete escape" as a child is to be restored and sold for charity.
Leicestershire Stilton maker fears tariffs may 'wipe out' US trade
"The sad thing is, in the US, we've always had a very strong relationship, and we know our products go down very, very well there," Mathieson said.
Arson investigation after cars destroyed in Leicester garage fire
Police are investigating after four cars were destroyed in a fire at a car dealership in Leicester, which is being treated as arson.
Hay donations incredible, at-risk Gorse Hill City Farm says
A charity farm attraction in Leicester that appealed for help dealing with a shortage of hay says the public response has been "the equivalent of winning the hay lottery"
'Historic' river bridge in Leicester to undergo repair work
Work to repair and renovate a "historic" pedestrian bridge in Leicester is set to start on Monday.
Parents worried over potential Leicestershire SEND nursery closures
A mum has said "vulnerable children will suffer" over a council's proposal, which could see four specialist nurseries in Leicestershire close.
'Exhausted' couple face third no-fault eviction
She said that although an eviction would be a worrying experience for any age, at 62 she felt particularly affected.
Villagers 'scared' flooding could strike Great Glen again
People in a village which suffered severe flooding last year have said they fear their community could be hit again.
New musical director appointed to lead choir
A women's choir has secured its future after finding a new musical director to take over in 2026.
Papplewick Pumping Station volunteers are our 'gold dust'
It was an industrial powerhouse of the Victorian age, pumping millions of gallons of fresh water daily to a rapidly growing population of Nottingham.
Residents 'relieved' after Nottinghamshire quarry plans rejected
At a Nottinghamshire County Council planning committee meeting on Tuesday, councillors rejected the plans by seven votes to four, despite officers recommending its approval.
Air quality fears as decision on new Nottinghamshire quarry looms
Aggregates business Land Logical Limited has applied to create a new sand and gravel quarry plus processing facilities on 210 acres (85 hectares) of land between Clifton and Barton-in-Fabis.
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