Leader James Dawson refuses merger with Nottinghamshire. Reorganization plans move ahead with consultant funding. Erewash Council Leader Rejects Nottinghamshire Merger Possibility Hey, so there’s stuff happening with local councils here. Derbyshire might reorganize soon. The council in Erewash just met about it. They’re setting aside money for consultants. These consultants will explore options for this…
A healthcare assistant denies misconduct. This relates to the death of Louise Furlong, a patient at a mental health hospital. Healthcare Assistant Denies Charges After Patient Death in Hospital A healthcare assistant faces misconduct charges relating to a teenage patient’s death at a mental health hospital in Nottingham. Sylvia Quaye-Mensah denies these charges and will…
4,000 fish, including dace and chub, released into the River Tame near Hyde to boost local nature and angling opportunities. Thousands of Fish Bolster Greater Manchester River’s Ecosystem Lots of fish went into a river. This helps the area’s nature. The River Tame got 4,000 new fish. They added dace, chub, and roach. The fish…
Four more men arrested in connection to hare coursing and violent disorder incidents across the county. More Arrests Made After Hare Coursing and Violent Disorder Incident Cops arrested four more men. It relates to violent crimes across the county. The probe started after complaints on January 25. These included hare coursing and dangerous driving. Police…
Police arrested four people after a clash between rival football fans in Mansfield following a local game. Football Fans Brawl in Mansfield Results in Four Arrests After Game After a football game, police went to Mansfield’s center. People reported fans fighting near One Call Stadium. This happened at Quaker Way bus station, around 5:10 PM.…
The East Midlands authority’s budget drastically increases thanks to government grants for transport, land, and skills. East Midlands Authority Budget Soars From £20 Million to £162.5 Million The East Midlands authority has way more money this year. They now have £162.5 million to spend. Last year, they only had £20.5 million. The government is giving…
Derbyshire leaders collaborate to shape council mergers, prioritizing local connections and efficient services. Derbyshire Council Leaders Seek Local Focus in Super Council Mergers Derbyshire councils must plan local government changes. The government wants councils to suggest merger ideas. Initial ideas are due by March 21. Final plans must be submitted by November 28. The changes…
Sam Perkins, a Nottingham Forest fan who battled MND and raised £250,000 for research, has sadly passed away. Tributes Pour In For MND Campaigner Sam Perkins a Nottingham Legend Sam Perkins, a Nottingham Forest fan, has died. He raised money for motor neurone disease, or MND, research. Sam was from East Leake, Nottinghamshire and was…
Expert reveals widespread availability of illicit tobacco in Nottinghamshire shops. Secret buys expose fake and smuggled goods. Nottinghamshire Shops Face Significant Illegal Tobacco Problem Nottinghamshire has a big problem with illegal tobacco. Experts visited seventeen shops and found illicit tobacco was easy to buy. A tobacco company, JTI, checked shops secretly to see how easy…
Local tributes honor Nottinghamshire residents who have passed away. Notices are published online as lasting memorials. Nottinghamshire Tributes Remembering Loved Ones and Funeral Notices They share local death notices each week. These notices honor people who died in Nottinghamshire. The notices stay online as a lasting memorial, allowing people to look back and remember loved…