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Nottinghamshire Council has approved the proposed £1.14bn devolution deal

County council approves devolution deal – but not everyone’s happy

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Public electric vehicle charging points have increased by a third in the last year across Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

Number of public electric vehicle charging points in county up by a third

A-level results in Nottinghamshire were on the par with East Midlands average. Photo: Getty Images

Nottinghamshire pupils’ A-level results on a par with the East Midlands average

Sherwood’s former coal-mining communities to get £20m of Government money

House prices have risen in Bassetlaw. Photo: Other

Bassetlaw house prices increased in September

Ben Bradley (left), Claire Ward and Matthew Relf are the candidates to be the first East Midlands mayor. Photo: Other

Council signs off £900,000 booklets cost for East Midlands Mayoral elections

The Adventures of Monty & Mo – Finding Dash is a printed book for the charity Drone to Home.

Children's book launches to raise funds for Nottingham charity finding lost dogs

(Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images).

17,700 more jobs available in the East Midlands by 2027 due to automation

Suzanne Sinclair, head of people at The Bannatyne Group

Health club helps raise more than £30,000 for Barnardo's

A flooded caravan on the site.

WATCH: Popular campsite in 'heart of Sherwood Forest' hit by flooding
A holiday park in the “heart of Sherwood Forest” is recovering after “devastating” floods wreaked havoc on the campsite.

House prices have risen in Bassetlaw, new figures reveal. Photo: Submitted

Bassetlaw house prices rose again slightly in August

Meet Bridget and April. Both Lurcher Crosses, aged four and six. Best pals Bridget, four, and April, six, can live with adults aged 18 and over. They require a home with a large secure garden and no other pets. Bridget is still building her confidence and has bonded with April, making them a lovely pair.

Here are 15 adorable dogs looking for a forever home in the East Midlands

Coun Ben Bradley, Nottinghamshire Council leader and Mansfield MP, says the region won't miss out despite the northern leg of HS2 being scrapped. Photo: Other

Council leader allays 'levelled down' fears after 'disaster' HS2 cancellation

Anna Smart, Bellway Sales Advisor, pictured with BFB volunteer Mick Keeling

“It restores your faith in humanity” - Bellway staff volunteer for Bassetlaw Foo...

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

Nottinghamshire pupils and staff return to school. Photo: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images

'Road safety' message issued as Nottinghamshire children return to school

Pharmacies across Nottinghamshire have signed up to the new extended care service scheme. Photo: Submitted

More services now available at local pharmacies across Nottinghamshire

Claire Ward will be Labour's candidate for the East Midlands Mayor elections next year. Photo: Submitted

Claire Ward announced as Labour candidate for East Midlands Mayor

Resurfacing work on Nottingham Road in Mansfield is one of the projects being showcased on the new website. Photo: Google

Council launches new website to showcase road repairs across Nottinghamshire

Coun Matthew Relf, Ashfield Council executive lead member for growth, regeneration and local planning, is standing for East Midlands mayor as an Independent candidate. (Photo by: Ashfield Independents)

Independent Nottinghamshire councillor announces East Midlands mayoral bid

Counr Ben Bradley, Mansfield MP and Nottinghamshire Council leader. (Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Transport, housing and skills programmes to be made available

Coun Barry Lewis is hoping to become the first East Midlands Mayor. (Photo by: Brian Eyre/nationalworld.com)

Second candidate announces bid to be Conservative choice for East Midlands mayor

Anthony Clarkson, NHS Blood and Transplant director of organ donation and transplantatio. (Photo by NHS Blood and Transplant)

Organ transplant rates continue to recover, but thousands are still waiting

BT Digital Voice is being rolled out. Picture: BT

BT's new home phone service to be rolled out across the East Midlands

More than half, 55 per cent, of new parents say a multigenerational holiday is so important for them as they are more relaxed than when they are at home. Picture Ian Smith/nationalworld.com

Holidaying as a family takes the burden off new parents

Members of the East Midlands Gambling Harms Service

New NHS gambling service launched across East Midlands

Council leaders sign the devolution deal, including Coun Ben Bradley, Mansfield MP and Nottinghamshire Council leader, right. Picture: Local Democracy Service

New East Midlands devolution jobs to be created as £1.14bn deal edges closer
Six temporary jobs are to be created at Nottinghamshire Council as the East Midlands gears up for its £1.14 billion devolution deal.

Stagecoach's Armed Forces Covenant-liveried bus

Bus operator giving current and ex-military free travel on Armed Forces Day

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling for 20mph speed limits to be implemented around all schools in the UK

Charity calls for 20mph speed limits around schools to help keep children safe

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive

Unemployment rate in East Midlands is 'promising' as figures drop

Chance to find out more about a career in Forensic Mental Health

Find out more about a career in Forensic Mental Health

Former East Midlands newsman John Hess wants to be Labour's candidate to be regional mayor

Ex-TV newsman hopes to be Labour’s choice as East Midlands first regional mayor

House prices across the East Midlands fell 1.2 per cent in March.

Worksop and Retford house prices dropped slightly in March

Michael Gove, left, with Coun Ben Bradley, centre, and Andy Abrahams, Mansfield mayor, during his visit to the town.

East Midlands leaders nearly ‘ready to go’ with £1.14bn devolution deal

Space is the operative word at this four-bedroom, detached house at Green Farm Court, Carlton in Lindrick, which is on the market with estate agents Yopa (East Midlands) for offers in the region of £660,000. This is the impressive frontage.

Shades of 'Star Trek' at exceptional village-green home in Carlton in Lindrick

An artist's impression of a proposed barrow at Calverton cemetery.

First barrow cemetery site planned in Nottinghamshire for thousands of years

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK

The state of dentistry in Nottinghamshire has been described as 'grim'.

Access to Nottinghamshire dental service branded ‘grim’

Councillor James Naish, leader of Bassetlaw District Council.

Bassetlaw Councillors call for a better devolution deal for Bassetlaw

Leaders sign the devolution deal.

East Midlands elected mayor plan fails to win overall public support

Enterprising Women is led by Jean Mountain and Eileen Perry.

Enterprising women across East Midlands to be celebrated

An aerial view of the HS2 construction site near Lea Marston, North Warwickshire.

Government’s attitude to HS2 neglects ‘huge economic opportunities'

A worrying 13 per cent of pet owners in the East Midlands are cutting back on their weekly food shop.

East Midlands pet owners cutting back on weekly food shop to afford pet’s care

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert for snow in the East Midlands.

National Highways issues snow warning for Nottinghamshire – featuring M1 and A38
National Highways has issued a severe weather alert for snow in the East Midlands tomorrow – asking people to reconsider journeys.

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

According to a new survey of 2,000 UK homeowners who pay a mortgage, the ongoing cost of living crisis is affecting the mental health of more than half mortgage holders in the north of England.

59% of mortgage-holders say cost-of-living crisis is affecting mental health

Wayne Prince, highways inspection and risk manager at Via East Midlands

Highways inspectors are working to keep our roads safe

A total of 183,561 Covid-related deaths were recorded throughout England by February 16.

No more Covid deaths recorded across Worksop and Retford

Road workers have noticed an increase in abuse from motorists as they tackle potholes.

Road inspectors urge public to ‘stop and talk’ amid abuse linked to pot holes

Coun Scott Carlton, Nottinghamshire Council deputy cabinet member for adult social care and public health and member for Sherwood Forest.

Notts plans to offer 'world-class treatment and recovery service' for addicts

No more Covid deaths recorded across Worksop and Retford

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

A nurse puts on personal protective equipment in a ward for Covid patients. A total of 181,434 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded throughout England by January 26.

Number of coronavirus deaths revised down across Eastwood and Kimberley

East Midlands Parkway railway station.

Rumours of HS2 East being scrapped sparks concerns about impact on East Midlands