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The East Midlands HS2 hub was going to be at East Midlands Parkway until the project was scrapped. Photo: Submitted

Government to 'look carefully' at decision to scrap HS2's Nottinghamshire leg

Several miles of Nottingham roads were repaired last year

Several miles of Nottingham roads repaired last year

Coun Keith Girling (right) and council leader Coun Ben Bradley MP say conversations are ongoing about the huge potential for the HS2 land at Toton. Photo: National World

Nottinghamshire councillors clash in row over HS2 land at Toton

Alliance leader Coun Jason Zadrozny called the budget amendment 'common sense'. Photo: Submitted

Independents promise extra £20m for roads by selling off HS2 land

Nottinghamshire will get £4.7m from the Government to improve county bus services

Nottinghamshire to receive £4.7 million of HS2 cash for local bus services

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

Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images.

Betrayal of the North: Boris Johnson hits out at PM on HS2

An aerial view of the groundworks construction of the HS2 high speed rail network progresses around the A38 dual-carriageway near Streethay on January 27, 2023 in Lichfield (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Gravy train: £280 million spent on HS2 consultants in years

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

The Prime Minister is reportedly "alarmed" by the ballooning costs of the HS2 [project amid rumours that his government may be about to announce that the Northern leg of the line will be scrapped. (Credit: Hollie Adams/PA Wire)

Rishi Sunak 'alarmed' by costs of HS2 project amid Cabinet split

A number of senior Tory MPs are said to have warned the Prime Minister again scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the controversial HS2 project

Heather Carrick

According to a leaked photograp, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Rishi Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will link Manchester and London

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line

From left, Eileen Nicholas, Philip Labey, Maximilian Fairley, Mark Benton and Faye Wiggan in Village Idiot. Credit Marc Brenner

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Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

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

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

An early representation of what the new HS2 trains could look like.

Part of HS2 to be delayed in bid to cut costs

Mark Fletcher, Bolsover MP.

Government urged to remove safeguarding zones around axed HS2 near Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council leader Simon Greaves.

Council leader questions why rail revamp plan does not include Bassetlaw

Alexander Stafford, Rother Valley's Conservative MP welcomed potential plans to do away with the Eastern leg, branding HS2 a "monstrosity".

MP welcomes reports of HS2 Eastern leg being scrapped

Coun Ben Bradley believes an 'imminent' announcement on HS2 will bring good news for Nottinghamshire

Council leader says 'imminent' announcement on HS2 will be good news for Notts

Rother Valley MP Alexander Stafford.

HS2 'disaster' must be scrapped, says Rother Valley MP

Nottinghamshire County Council leader and Mansfield MP Ben Bradley.

Council leader on his ''busy' first 100 days in office

Coun Kay Cutts

HS2 is a must for the East Midlands says Nottinghamshire County Council leader

Alexander Stafford has had quite a first six months as Rother Valley MP. Photo: London Portrait Photographer-DAV

Rother Valley MP reflects on a extraordinary first six months in the job

Passenger trains between Old Oak Common in west London and Birmingham Curzon Street are due to start running between 2029 and 2033 (Photo: PA)

The HS2 project has been given approval to begin construction - here’s where wor...

Rother Valley: New MP is committed to fighting for the best for the area

Brendan Clarke-Smith says HS2 will not impact on proposed spending for improving Bassetlaw's transport. Photo: London Portrait Photographer.

HS2 is part of a massive drive on improving UK transport

Most of the news this week has been focused around transport and HS2, writes Brendan Clarke-Smith MP.

John Smith

Where will HS2 serve, and when will the high-speed railway track be operational?

PM hopeful Boris would scrap HS2

PM hopeful Boris Johnson would scrap controversial HS2

New report calls for HS2 to be scrapped

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From demolitions to road closures - here's how HS2 will affect Nottinghamshire

A prediction of the new Toton station.

HS2 in Notts is a '˜once in a generation opportunity'

East Midlands will suffer the consequences of HS2 say campaigners

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Leaked Government report warned controversial HS2 rail scheme was '˜fundamentall...

Is electrification of Midland Main Line back on track?

The proposed HS2 route could affect East Midlands Ambulance Service's headquarters. Photo: James Hardisty

HS2 bosses want to ease impact of scheme on ambulance service

Sir Kevin Barron MP

Guest column: I have lost all confidence in HS2

Sir Kevin Barron MP

Guest column: HS2 plans for South Yorkshire are unacceptable

LETTER: Major issues '˜ignored' in favour of cricket

HS2 will be worth billions to the East Midlands' economy

Parklands riding school in Aston

Popular Aston horse riding school faces demolition to make way for HS2 line

Computer-generated visuals of a high speed train. HS2. For editorial usage only.

HS2 trains '˜will stop in Chesterfield', report to say

Robin Stonebridge, chairman of Chesterfield Canal Trust.

CANAL PAYBACK: Rail plans wreck £3m dream

John Mann MP

MP says Bassetlaw will be left in '˜no-man's land' by HS2 line-up proposals

The new Midlands Engine for Growth strategy has been announced, with major spending proposals that will connect the Midlands to HS2 - but the plan has nothing for Bassetlaw.

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Artist's impression of planned Victoria Station if high speed rail is built through Sheffield City Centre

Campaign grows to switch the building of HS2 station to Sheffield city centre

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Chancellor George Osborne attacked by campaigners against HS2 railway line

Computer-generated visuals of a high speed train. HS2. For editorial usage only.

Notts: County Council pleased about Government’s commitment to HS2

Chamber chief executive Andrew Denniff applauds ambition but wants existing Government infrastructure projects finished first

Rotherham: Chamber says focus needs to be on finishing HS2 before talking HS3

Senior executives from the HS2 project will among those taking part in the event

Notts: Local firms encouraged to join international and UK big-hitters at trade ...

VIDEO: Calls for HS2 plans to be brought forward

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VIDEO: Campaigners fear HS2 will stop future restoration of Chesterfield Canal

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