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Braimah Kanneh-Mason will join the orchestra for the celebratory concert. Photo: Submitted

Braimah Kanneh-Mason joins Nottingham Youth Orchestra to celebrate 40 years

Sean Hill hands the ball to Leigh Barker

Notts bus operator launches miles of awareness for men’s mental health

Monica Kapur, R3 Midlands chair.

Insolvency activity increases in East Midlands, new report reveals

Vicky McClure and the memory walkers raised more than £100,000. Photo: Submitted

Memory walkers raise more than £100,000 for Alzheimer's Society

A new fostering campaign has been launched in the East Midlands. Photo: Submitted

Fostering campaign launches across the East Midlands

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has welcomed today’s Autumn Budget. Chancellor John Healey has set out plans to give mayors more control over locally raised money, alongside major investment into Derby’s aerospace industry.

Budget 2026: East Midlands Mayor praises new funding powers set out in Budget

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’

Rusty is a sweet, active and food-motivated little guy who is ready to be your ultimate adventure buddy. He’s currently finding kennel life a bit stressful, but once he settles in and shows his true colours, you'll see his wonderful, affectionate side shine through. Because he loves to keep his brain stimulated, he is likely to thrive with some fun training sessions. Rusty is looking for a calm home where he can adjust at his own pace with minimal leaving hours at first, and he’ll need to be the only pet in an adult-only or teenage-and-above household.

Eight East Midlands rescue dogs waiting for their new beginning

Support Worker Ridwan Ayangbayi has been named a finalist in the Dignity in Care Award category.

Bassetlaw support worker is shortlisted for award

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Vist East Midlands outlines ambition to grow visitor economy by £1bn
A new regional partnership has been launched to grow the East Midlands visitor economy by an extra £1 billion.
John Smith

Fire Investigation Dogs Ginny and Barney, alongside their handlers, have been named winners of the Special Team Award at the UK Service Dogs Awards 2026.

Nottinghamshire fire pups named top dogs at prestigious award ceremony

West Burton Power Station, near Retford

Bassetlaw's STEP Fusion project shows growth reflected across region

The investment by the Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, is through the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)

Mayor's £66m investment to help bring brownfield sites back into use

Stephen Thirkill prepares to head out with Nicki Clarke for a trip around the surrounding countryside.

'I took to the saddle for the first time in 23 years and I was terrified'

Matt Cranwell

East Midands bus operator offers prizes for customer feedback

Sarah Bryce and Tammy Beaumont celebrate after winning the Vitality Blast final against Durham Women at The Kia Oval in July.

Beaumont signs new deal with The Blaze

Artists David 'Stickman' Higgins, Beatrice Giaquinto, Inge Tong - Framework Art Exhibition

Former rough sleepers share their stories for Framework art exhibition

Bannatyne's Caroline Brown and Helen Baillie

Worksop health club joins air ambulance fundraising drive

Charmaine Simei, Nottinghamshire housing association chief executive

Housing association chief appointed to high-profile national role

The multi-award winning Oasis Centre is based in Kilton, Worksop

Hat trick of awards for community garden in heart of Worksop

Mayor Claire Ward and PM Andy Burnham talk to students and employees

Employers are being invited to become a part of Generation East Midlands

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

Save a Life September is helping communities unlock the power of first aid through free demonstrations.

Letter to the editor: Discover the power of first aid this September

Person signing Will

69 per cent of adults in the East Midlands don't have up-to-date Will

The Ravenshead Terrors is the new book by Ian C Douglas. Photo: Submitted

Nottingham author’s new children’s book warns of global warming

Mike and Suzan with their new electric blanket.

East Midlands charity giving out free electric blankets

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
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward (Lab) has welcomed the Government’s consultation response on new powers that could allow mayors in England to introduce a small levy on overnight stays.
John Smith

During September, St John volunteers across the country will show people how to respond to choking, which hundreds die from in the UK each year

St John Ambulance aims to teach 500,000 life-saving first aid in September

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

Energy-saving charity offers translation to support more communities

Jago is an affectionate Lurcher who would love to be the only pet in an adult-only home where he can lay next to you and get lots of fuss. He needs a quiet environment with low footfall due to a sensitivity to noises. Jago is looking for walks in low dog-populated areas while he continues to work on his dog socialisation with full support from the centre.

Meet six adorable rescue dogs looking for a forever home in Derbyshire

Jago is an affectionate Lurcher who would love to be the only pet in an adult-only home where he can lay next to you and get lots of fuss. He needs a quiet environment with low footfall due to a sensitivity to noises. Jago is looking for walks in low dog-populated areas while he continues to work on his dog socialisation with full support from the centre.

Six adorable East Midlands rescue dogs looking for a forever home

An aerial shot of the A57 Worksop bypass after resurfacing.

Repairs to Worksop roads scheduled as programme gets underway in Bassetlaw

Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward is to fund free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds across the region throughout August.

Mayor to fund free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds

Photos from a home where Groundwork Five Counties recently found extensive black mould

Nottinghamshire charity helps households tackle damp and mould

Groundwork Five Counties staff Marion Farrell in middle in black with Friends of Red River Loscoe

Charity improves green spaces equal to 58 football fields

Lucy Higham has signed an extension on her Blaze deal until 2028.

Higham extends Blaze deal until 2028 as Kirk departs

NHS chiefs have issued advice for people to stay safe during the heatwave. Photo: Submitted

NHS issues health alert for the East Midlands as heatwave continues

EMAS secures £26m investment to recruit more frontline staff

EMAS secures £26m for more frontline staff

Falls Management Exercise (FaME) Programme.

East Midlands’ research contributes to national health committee report

Two Nottinghamshire housing developments are to be unlocked courtesy of new funding from the East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward.

Mayor signs off another £1.5m to unlock housing developments

The train rollercoaster doesn't go too fast and is a nice little ride for budding thrill-seekers.

Why this Farnsfield tourist attraction is perfect for all the family

Grace Ballinger took three wickets to help restrict the Bears.

The Blaze keep up perfect start in Vitality Blast

Flump is a Crossbreed pooch with lots of personality. Still young, but very big, this pooch is looking for a forever home with owners who can show him the ropes and teach him how to be a dog in a home. Flump hasn’t had much experience of life outside of kennels, so is hoping his patient adopters will help him adjust to a new environment at his own pace. Once he gets to know you, Flump is very affectionate and adores a good old cuddle. He loves four-legged friends and would be happy to walk with other dogs, but due to his training, would like to be the only pet in the home. See more at https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/crossbreed/3610738

Seven East Midlands rescue dogs looking for a forever home

Councillors from every corner of Nottinghamshire inspect the new Pothole Pro machines that will be hitting the roads.

New council pothole machines are ready to get tackling county's roads
Two specialist pothole machines will begin working on Nottinghamshire’s roads next week, the latest boost in the drive to fix the county’s highways.
John Smith

Stephen Rome, R3 Midlands chair

East Midlands businesses advised to prioritise credit control

Winners of last year's Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Competition are pictured at the awards ceremony.

Worksop pupils make finals of prestigious science and engineering competition

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Nottinghamshire’s roads are set for another £64m boost

Bassetlaw is among the 10 worst areas for fly tipping of hazardous waste substances in England

Bassetlaw among three worst areas in region for dumping of hazardous waste

Foster Carers Conference 2026

Foster carers come together for the Foster Carers Conference 2026

Dr Ben Noble. Photo: Submitted

Column: Talking about poo can save lives

Police officer and PCSO numbers have increased by more than 100 in the East Midlands in the last year. Photo: Submitted

More than 100 new police officers and PCSOs in the East Midlands in last year

Members of community flood signage schemes met at a training event for volunteers at County Hall. Photo: Submitted

Flooding volunteers come together for annual training event

Leah Wilcox. Photo: Submitted

Latest wave of new acts announced for Nottingham Dot To Dot

Estelle Speirs of Retford, by one of the many defibrillators she has supplied throughout the area.

Woman's action in father's memory leads to formation of new heart charity

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