Mansfield’s first ever, large scale university centre at West Notts College opening its doors to students this week and was immediately hailed as a ‘beacon of aspiration’ for our communities.

Over 1,200 children in our region face spending this Christmas on the steeets or in temporary accommodation, that is the highest level recorded in 7 years.

As this week’s News In Focus takes a look at bonfire night safety, I have a feeling that as you continue to read this blog, you’re already getting a desire to use me as Guy Fawkes on your bonfire!

This week’s News In Focus takes an in-depth look at bonfire and firework safety, in a bid to ensure your bonfire and fireworks night, goes with the right sort of bang!

Residents who are hosting fireworks parties this weekend are being urged to take extra safety precautions by a local fire safety company, who are offering to rent out fire extinguishers to those hosting a bonfire.

The planned merger between the two trusts which run Kings Mill Hospital and the QMC hospital, has been cancelled.

The Ashfield Independent team have launched a campaign to get an extra £1million spent on roads and pavements every year in the District.

Police stopped more than 700 vehicles as part of a nationwide crackdown on uninsured drivers.

Nottinghamshire Police have charged three people with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, following an incident on Saturday afternoon on Smith Street in Mansfield

Derbyshire police are joining forces with cadets, special constables and council rangers over the next few months

Nurseries in England are apparently caught-up in a recruitment crisis - and it's claimed kids are suffering.

This week sees the traditional annual introduction of nightshifts for Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams as we enter November.

Mansfield Man Ryan Butler is one of three finalists in line to become the face (and a little bit more!) of UK department store giants Debenhams, thanks to a TV competition on hit ITV show Lorraine.

Time is fast running out to get your hands on tickets to see this year’s pantomime at Mansfield Palace Theatre, with 75% of tickets already sold for the entire run.

Nottinghamshire residents planning a home firework display this weekend (w/c 31 October) are being reminded to buy fireworks appropriate for their size of garden to reduce the risk of injury or damage to property.