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Hedgerow Heroes at work in Smalley

Derby

Hedgerow Heroes celebrate nature restoration achievement

Regional charities Groundwork Five Counties and CPRE Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have concluded their collaborative nature restoration project. The aim of the ‘Hedgerow Heroes’ project was to restore 2 kilometres of hedgerows, which they have surpassed with a total of 2.6km. The UK is reported to have lost up to 50% of hedgerows since WW2 – more than the length of our country’s entire road system. Nationally, CPRE trusts have been fighting to restore these assets to our landscape, which provide […]

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The East Midlands Combined County Authority Development Zones. Image from EMCCA.

Derby

20-year planning blueprint for two East Midlands cities and counties

Work has started on a 20-year plan for new villages, towns, roads and city extensions across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The East Midlands Combined County Authority has umbrella-style planning powers which will now see it outline broad areas for new villages, towns and urban extensions. This also includes new “strategic” infrastructure such as new link roads, vast new business space and earmarking cross-border development across county and city lines. The “spatial development strategy” would cover a 20-year period, cost […]

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Nottingham

Nottinghamshire tourism stars shine on national stage with VisitEngland Award nominations

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s visitor economy is celebrating national recognition, as three leading venues have been shortlisted for the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026. Nottingham Playhouse (nominated for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award), Nottingham Venues (nominated for Business Events Venue of the Year) and National Justice Museum (nominated for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year) have all secured places as national finalists, following their success at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards, delivered by the regional tourism body, Visit Nottinghamshire, earlier this […]

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Image by Reuben Lopes from Pixabay

Derby

Patients to get quicker tests closer to home with extra investment in new Community Diagnostic Centres

Patients across England will benefit from faster and more convenient tests, checks and scans after the government today announced new in investment in 36 new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres. The 36 centres, backed by a £237 million government investment, will significantly boost NHS diagnostic capacity and deliver more care in local communities. In the East Midlands, the investment includes a new CDC in Boston, physical expansions of the CDCs in Nottingham and Chesterfield, and enhanced services at the CDCs […]

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Credit: Onclusive News

Derby

£150m investment planned to improve transport across East Midlands – including roads, buses and active travel

Almost £150 million is set to be invested by the Mayor of the East Midlands in improving public transport across the region. Members of the East Midlands Combined County Authority have today backed a significant increase in capital investment in the integrated public transport network across the region, with a total of £148 million allocated to a string of projects for the next three years. Highlights include more than £25m towards significant upgrades to the A38 Hucknall to Sutton-in-Ashfield corridor […]

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Claire Ward and Heidi Alexander outside 10 Downing Street.

Derby

East Midlands Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 key schemes

Drivers across the East Midlands are set for smoother, safer journeys after the Government committed millions of pounds to upgrade and future-proof roads in the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands has been working with the Government to ensure local roads get the investment they need. As such, she welcomes this new investment of £3.7 billion over five years to deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for drivers, businesses and freight operators by upgrading and resurfacing roads, fixing potholes, and replacing […]

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Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derby

Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England

Bus passengers in Nottingham are among the most satisfied in England - with 93 per cent reporting positive journeys. The results of Transport Focus’s annual Your Bus Journey survey place Nottingham second in England for satisfaction, just behind Warwickshire. Elsewhere, Derbyshire ranks sixth with 91 per cent passenger satisfaction in 2025, one place and one percentage point ahead of Nottinghamshire. Derby City placed 21st of the 43 transport authorities in England with a satisfaction rating of 87 per cent, down […]

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Joe Williamson (Credit: Poppy PR)

Nottingham

Leading with heart brings regional recognition for Nottingham charity CEO

The CEO of Nottingham children’s charity, When You Wish Upon A Star, has been recognised as one of the region’s leading figures. Joe Williamson has been named in the Midlands’ Most Influential CEO Awards 2026, despite only taking the reins in June last year. The Most Influential CEO Awards celebrate exceptional leadership, spotlighting chief executives who are driving change, fostering innovation and making a lasting impact on their organisations and sectors. Winners are chosen based on their influence, strategic direction […]

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Nottingham

£10.4 million boost to supercharge electric buses across the North West and Midlands

Thousands of passengers across the North West and Midlands are set for greener and quieter everyday journeys thanks to a £10.5 million Government investment to deliver a new fleet of zero-emission buses. Across the region, new electric buses will replace older diesel vehicles, cutting harmful emissions and improving journeys for people travelling for work, education and healthcare. The investment spans three projects: £7.3 million to Liverpool to deliver 36 new zero-emission buses, £2.2 million to West Northamptonshire for 17 new […]

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