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More than 15,000 children are accessing mental health services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

More than 15,000 Nottinghamshire children in contact with mental health services

Cervical screeing test rates have dropped in Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

Call for more eligble Nottinghamshire people to get cervical screenings

The number of empty homes has risen in Bassetlaw. Photo: Other

More empty homes in Bassetlaw as numbers rise in England

There were a record number of suspensions at Nottinghamshire schools in autumn term last year. Photo Getty Images

Record number of suspensions at Nottinghamshire schools in autumn term last year

The recently crowned Miss Lincolnshire Mary Anna Jennings and Miss Yorkshire Chloe McEwan attached (pictures - Tim Fox Photography)

The Miss England office has announced the search is on for "Miss North Midlands"

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

Nearly a quarter of Bassetlaw workers are in insecure jobs. Photo: Other

Nearly a quarter of people in Bassetlaw are in insecure work

More than half of Bassetlaw homes suffer with poor energy efficiency. Photo: Other

More than half of homes in Bassetlaw suffer poor energy efficiency

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

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

There has been a rise in the number of treasure finds in Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

Rise in treasure finds in Nottinghamshire last year

Complaints against NHS GPs and dentists have risen in Nottinghamshire

Rise in complaints against Nottinghamshire NHS GPs and dentists
The number of complaints against GP and dental practices in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire rose following the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

The ticket office at Worksop Station is now staying open. Photo: Google

Union thrilled as Government scraps plans to close station ticket offices

Almost 30 people in Ashfied identified as witches in the last census. Photo: Other

Cenus reveals more than 30 'witches' living in Bassetlaw

Disadvantaged pupils are falling further behind in GCSE levels, new research shows. Photo: Other

Disadvantaged pupils fall further behind their peers at GCSE following pandemic

Nottinghamshire folk spent almost £50m of their own money on adult social care last year. Photo: Other

People spent nearly £50m of their own cash on adult social care last year

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Schools in Nottinghamshire have seen phonics skills climb again after the pandemic. Photo: Getty Images

Nottinghamshire children's phonics skills rebound following Covid pandemic

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Few new homes were built in Nottinghamshire in the spring - and experts say not enough are being built overall. Photo: Getty Images

Drop in new-build homes completed in Nottinghamshire this spring

Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

New figures reveal more than 500 miles of footpaths have disappeared in Nottinghamshire in the last century. Photo: Other

Nottinghamshire has lost more than 500 miles of footpaths in the past century

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Nottingham hub in September 2023. Pictured with CEO Sir Peter Wanless addressing her along with staff, volunteers and Mrs Jenny Farr MBE, who has been fundraising for the NSPCC for more than six decades having raised more than £10m for the charity.

Nottingham Childline on national 'spike' in mental health calls from children

There is dangerously high air pollution in one in seven Bassetlaw neighbourhoods

Dangerously high air pollution in one in seven Bassetlaw neighbourhoods

One package was found on the Isle of Wight (Image: National Crime Agency)

A significant amount of cocaine has washed up on England's south coast

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

The Met Office has put amber flood warnings in place for areas of Scotland while temperatures are set to soar down south...

Figures show fraud cases in Nottinghamshire are taking a long time to come court for trial. Photo: John Smith

Long waits for justice in Nottinghamshire fraud cases

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

The latest Department for Education figures show 60% of 10,227 eligible pupils in Nottinghamshire met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.

Nottinghamshire kids worse at reading, writing and maths than before pandemic

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding

Much of the UK will see more rainy days to come, the Met Office has said.

Met Office: More rain in store before warmer weather returns

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Forecasters have warned of flooding and travel disruption today. (Photo by: Brian Eyre/nationalworld.com)

Met Office issues weather warning with flooding threat for Nottinghamshire

Leaked database reveals EA FC 24 player ratings

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

A new Covid variant currently spreading in England is behind an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, UK health officials have confirmed.

New variant BA.2.86 behind Covid outbreak at care home

Nationally, 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the 24 months to June 30 this year. (Photo by: PA/Radar)

Proportion seen by NHS dentists in Worksop remains below pre-pandemic levels
The proportion of adults seen by NHS dentists in Worksop and Retford over the past two years remains below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show.

St George's Medical Practice of Musters Road, West Bridgford, hit the top spot. Of the 107 people who responded to the GP survey, 95.2% described their overall experience of St Georges Medical Practice as "good" or "very good". Some 73.2% said the practice was very good, while 22% said it was good. A further 1.5% said it was poor, while no one described the service as very poor.

The top 10 GP practices in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

A man reads a book while sunbathing in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

What is a ‘heat dome’ and how will UK be affected as temperatures soar

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Nottinghamshire Council speaks out on schools facing aerated concrete concerns

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (C) reacts at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20.

Spanish FA calls ‘urgent’ meeting over Luis Rubiales kiss row

This picture taken on August 20, 2023 shows President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide on his shoulder as they celebrate winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid World Cup kiss row

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall