Sherwood MP Mark Spencer made a Knight Bachelor in surprise Honours list
The MP for Sherwood, whose constituency includes four electoral wards in the Ashfield district of Hucknall, has been made a Knight Bachelor.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals lauded for work with patients experiencing baby loss
Three teams from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust have been recognised for their work with patients whose babies have died.
Nine-year jail sentence for Kirkby man whose dangerous driving led to death of “beloved” student
A Kirkby-in-Ashfield man who sped off while being followed by police was today (Thursday) jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after his car hit a student who died at the scene.
Road and rail disruption expected over the Easter holiday period
East Midlands Railways (EMR) is warning passengers to expect “significant disruption” next week, and the RAC predicts congestion on the roads this coming weekend.
Two men charged after car stolen in Sutton in Ashfield house burglary
Two men have been remanded in custody by magistrates in Nottingham after being arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
Clear, Hold, Build: Police launch three-step crackdown against organised crime in Hucknall
Nottinghamshire Police have announced that they are carrying out daily raids targeting drug dealers and other criminals in the Broomhill Road area of Hucknall, as part of a three-step crackdown against organised crime.
Sutton town centre regeneration works to begin in April and May
Work to transform two areas of Sutton in Ashfield’s town centre will get underway shortly.
Jail for Hucknall shop theft man after dangerous motorcycle chase
A Nottingham man has been jailed and disqualified from driving for three shop thefts – including one in Hucknall – and for driving dangerously on an illegal off-road motorcycle while being pursued by police.
Robin Hood line trains to benefit from £60 million EMR revamp
Passengers using the Robin Hood Line railway service from Nottingham to Worksop will benefit from a £60 million train refurbishment being carried out by East Midlands Railway.
Three prison staff disciplined after wrongly releasing prisoner who then killed pensioner
Three members of staff at HMP Ranby have been disciplined over the early release of prolific criminal Gavin Collins.