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'We're here to stay' - defiant message from historic Nottingham market traders on supposed closure day

'We're here to stay' - defiant message from historic Nottingham market traders on supposed closure day

Nottingham played host to what was described as a "quiet revolution" in 1972. The city long renowned for its innovation and entrepreneurial spirit...

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'Once in a lifetime' power outage at city council HQ shows the need to flog it

'Once in a lifetime' power outage at city council HQ shows the need to flog it

Nottingham City Council's headquarters have been reeling from a "once-in-a-lifetime" event. What better time to have a serious look at its...

24.03.2025 10

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New 20mph speed limit on Mansfield Road will do nothing for pedestrian safety

New 20mph speed limit on Mansfield Road will do nothing for pedestrian safety

Mansfield Road. Even hearing the name of this dreaded Nottingham route is enough to elicit a shudder in me. As a very frequent commuter into the...

17.03.2025 5

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Three things that need fixing on Nottingham's tram network before extension

The extension of Nottingham's tram network is one of many city projects that have been discussed for years without much confidence as to whether...

10.03.2025 6

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Jason Zadrozny trial delay yet another example of a court system in crisis

Hotels in Northampton are getting quite a lot of refund requests. The trial of Jason Zadrozny, Ashfield District Council's leader, was due to get...

23.02.2025 8

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Nottingham City Council would face disaster without its vital community centres

Community centres are some of the most poorly understood services in Nottingham by those who do not work in them or rely on them. The way in which the...

18.02.2025 7

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'New freeze of Nottingham City Council car park fees could be the last - savor it while you can'

Nottingham City Council is making a strong habit for making surprising announcements. In the last few weeks, we've had confirmation that the last...

10.02.2025 9

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E-scooters are coming back to Nottingham - time to clamp down on the morons

They're back. A progressive step forward to some, a menace of the roads and pavements to others, Nottingham's e-scooters are set to hit the...

27.01.2025 20

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Inside meeting to decide Nottinghamshire's future where nobody wants to be swallowed up by Nottingham City Council

Nobody wants to be swallowed up by Nottingham City Council. That is the major point of agreement from the first meeting of Nottinghamshire's...

19.01.2025 8

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Oliver Pridmoreagenda Editor

I went to Reform UK's Leicester conference and was told: 'Go back to where you come from'

I had not even got inside the venue for Reform UK's East Midlands conference in Leicester when I heard a frightening shout of "go back to...

05.01.2025 9

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The one Nottingham City Council change that will make or break Labour

Nottingham City Council has been through some real political turmoil this year. David Mellen resigned after five years in post along with the...

30.12.2024 10

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It's time to stop expecting Nottingham City Council to provide fun

What does a council do? It's a question many of us will have asked ourselves, particularly after the increasingly hefty council tax bill hits...

16.12.2024 9

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The most chaotic Nottingham City Council meeting I've ever seen and what it means

The unusual amount of extra security should have been the sign of things to come. Journalists and the very few members of the public normally...

09.12.2024 5

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Nottingham City Council no longer 'bankrupt' but more pain is on the way

Nottingham City Council is a completely different authority compared to this time last year. Labour are still in charge, but the leader, top team...

01.12.2024 4

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The main job for Nottinghamshire County Council's next leader - avoiding an existential crisis

"As it stands right now, I'm confident that we can win seats, I'm confident we've got a chance of me still being sat in this seat."...

24.11.2024 4

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Labour has to avoid further Nottinghamshire fallout after 'purge' allegation

I always thought that seeing a reporter being denied access to the toilet after speaking to Rishi Sunak would be my most disappointing encounter...

17.11.2024 10

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Nottingham remains the best city in the region - but change is needed to give us our confidence back

"This is Old Market Square, for city centre attractions." That is the blare from the speakers on Nottingham trams as they stop in what should be...

11.11.2024 5

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Why Nottingham library closures may not be a done deal as final decision looms

Read into this what you will. Four of Nottingham's most historic library sites are set for closure, yet comments from the city's chief...

27.10.2024 2

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Ratcliffe Power Station towers will be blown up - but a new monument needs to take their place

It was a privilege to attend the event officially marking the closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station this week. The poignant day was full...

05.10.2024 2

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Goose Fair strike shows how close we could be to losing Nottingham's tram network

Nottingham's tram network has seen some unprecedented upheaval in recent years. Covid, crashes, derailments, power outages, flooding - those...

29.09.2024 3

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Worst is yet to come in Nottingham as city council eyes up budget cuts

You don't need a crystal ball to see what is coming down the track in Nottingham over the coming months. You just need to look at the numbers....

21.09.2024 2

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Vegan milk and nuclear war - has Nottingham City Council got its priorities right?

It's a critical time for Nottingham City Council. The new leader and chief executive have both signalled in recent months that further cuts...

13.09.2024 2

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The one Nottinghamshire issue that Keir Starmer has to fix immediately

Keir Starmer has got a lot on. Rishi Sunak may be using the dying days of his Tory leadership to try and paint a slightly rosy picture of the...

26.08.2024 2

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I hate Nottingham's e-scooters - but can't wait for them to return

I've never ridden one, but I can't stand e-scooters. Judging by the comments on the stories we publish about these detestable machines,...

18.08.2024 8

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Nottinghamshire has never had so many politicians - they'll have to prove themselves useful

The recent general election revealed much about the current mood of Nottinghamshire - chiefly that many don't have faith in the ability of...

03.08.2024 2

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Oliver Pridmoreagenda Editor