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Bassetlaw MP Brendan Clarke-Smith

Column: ​This five-point plan will help to reduce immigration abuse

Nottinghamshire Council has approved the proposed £1.14bn devolution deal

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

Guest columnist Jake Richards is Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Rother Valley.

Column: It's high time Rother Valley's MP took part in a debate with me

Opposition councillors say 'children will go hungry' as a result of the council's decision to raise the price of Nottinghamshire school meals. Photo: Getty Images

‘Children will go hungry’ say councillors as school meal prices to increase

Bassetlaw MP Brendan Clarke-Smith

MP column: When we say we’ll stop the boats you can bet we mean it

Many people suffering no-fault evictions are finding themselves homeless for the first time. Photo: Submitted

More than 130 ‘no fault’ evictions on Nottinghamshire tenants in three months

School meal prices in Nottinghamshire are set to rise. Photo: Getty Images

Independents at county council slam ruling Tories over school meals price rise

Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he used the phrase “between the river and the sea” during a speech at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.

Labour MP suspended over speech at pro-Palestine rally

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Coun Jo White, deputy leader of Bassetlaw District Council and Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Bassetlaw.

Column: Join me in backing the campaign to keep canals alive in our region

Sir Keir Starmer giving his speech in Liverpool. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer promises to build 1.5m houses in five years

Sir Keir Starmer's speech to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool was interrupted by a protester at the start.

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Maxine Dixon and Dawn Walton.protest against the planned development

Campaigners fear huge housing scheme near Worksop could double area’s population

Councillors have voted in favour of new proposals to avoid future parking issues outside of new schools. Photo: Submitted

Designated pick-up areas planned at new schools to limit parking 'chaos'

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

The Labour Party has confirmed that Alan Haworth died on holiday in Iceland on Monday morning - Credit: Gov/Wiki

Labour politician Lord Alan Haworth dead at 75

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

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Independent Alliance councillors claim they have been 'gagged' by Nottinghamshire Council. (Photo by: Independent Alliance)

'We've been gagged' claim Nottinghamshire Council opposition councillors

Alexander Stafford MP with Julia Hall, the Conservative candidate for Dinnington

Conservatives win by-election in Dinnington, keeping the town all blue

County Hall In West Bridgford is set to be vacated by Nottinghamshire Council. (Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service)

County Hall could house 350 homes and commercial space

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

John Vjestica, the Labour Party's candidate for Dinnington

Labour trusts a former councillor with a track record to win back Dinnington

Dave Smith, Dinnington Town Council chair

Town Council chair has a plan, not an empty promise for ‘neglected Dinnington’

This weekend is the Great Get Together celebrating Jo's ‘More in Common’ values, seven years after her murder.

Husband of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox to remarry

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.

Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Tributes paid to actress and MP Glenda Jackson who died aged 87

Angela Rayner in Dinnington with Labour's Rother Valley parliamentary candidate Jake Richards, left, and Rotherham Council Dinnington ward candidate John Vjestica.

Deputy Labour leader mocks PM on Dinnington visit

John Vjestica is standing for election to Rotherham Council for Labour in Dinnington ward.

Labour throws in former councillor ahead of key by-election in Dinnington

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Rotherham Town Hall.

Labour sees Dinnington by-election as ‘an opportunity’ and wants to send message

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

Swansea West MP Geraint Davies was suspended over inappropriate behavious allegations. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Female MP says she was warned to “watch out” for Geraint Davies

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson with Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire mayor, centre, and parliamentary candidate Jake Richards.

Shadow minister visits Dinnington where Labour expects crucial election battle

Coun Ben Bradley, Mansfield MP and Nottinghamshire Council leader, outside the council headquarters in West Bridgford.

Council to assess if expenses system 'is right' after nearly £44k claimed

County Hall, Nottinghamshire Council's headquarters on the banks of the River Trent in West Bridgford.

Labour call on Tory councillor to resign after special needs failings revealed

Todwick Primary School

Labour candidate told to work with local politicians to save swimming pool

Todwick Primary School

Campaign launched as popular swimming pool near Worksop 'could shut'

Voters went to the polls yesterday.

Labour reinforces its hold at Bolsover Council securing 31 seats after election

Coun James Naish.

Labour ‘very pleased’ after building on record majority on Bassetlaw Council

Bassetlaw Council headquarters.

Labour maintains grip on Bassetlaw Council with increased majority

Local elections 2023: Where are they taking place in May 2023 and why isn’t my council having them?

Where are local elections taking place & is my council holding them?

Alexander Stafford, Rother Valley MP.

MP pledges to carry on with street surgeries following 'security concerns'
A local MP has said he will continue participating in street surgeries following ‘security concerns’.

Councillor Duncan McGregor (left) and Councillor Steve Fritchley, Bolsover District Labour Group Leader

New £3m pound heritage and wellbeing facility opens near Worksop

Bassetlaw Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate, Jo White (right) joined local environmental consultants, Cockburn House to walk the Langold Stream.

Sewage dumping in the Langold Stream

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw Council reveals efforts it is making to ensure equal pay

The next general election is set to take place towards the end of 2024

Autumn 2024 outlined for next UK general election

Coun Steve Fritchley, Bolsover Council leader.

‘Labour housing plan vindicated by recent survey’ says council leader

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Former PM Boris Johnson leaving his home for the Commons Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson Privileges Committee: what we learnt from hearing

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee