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'The beautiful countryside next to our gardens could be lost for thousands of homes'
Swathes of fields have been earmarked for vast development

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Why could you be fined for riding an e-bike in certain areas? The rules of Nottingham's Lime bikes
Operator Lime is looking to toughen up on the rules over the misuse of the vehicles


Nottinghamshire mum 'still in severe pain' after womb ripped during childbirth
Jenna Smyth said the experience had 'ruined my life'

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Market once boasted hundreds of traders - the 5 left are battling City Council to secure their future
Nottingham City Council continues to try and force a small group of traders out of the Victoria Centre Market


How long you can use Burgundy passports for and when you need to renew
The first burgundy-coloured machine-readable passports were issued in 1988 and over 30 years later, in 2020, the distinctive blue cover was re-introduced following the departure of the UK from the EU


UK town stuck in time with 75 independent shops - and it's a tourist hotspot
Alnwick, Northumberland, is home to a whopping 75 independent shops, as tourists travel across the world to visit the picture perfect town


Oasis at Heaton Park, Manchester review: Gallagher brothers make history as they reunite
Oasis at Heaton Park, Manchester review: The complete setlist as Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite


Oasis Heaton Park Manchester support band introduce music legend on stage
Britpop legends Cast the first to grace the huge stage on Friday evening


Liam Gallagher met with boos after he dedicates song during Oasis gig
The Gallagher brothers performed to a sold out crowd at Heaton Park on Friday night, but Liam found himself on the receiving end of boos from some fans


Ed Miliband ditches energy bills plan but says move is 'fair'
Energy giants are split over the impact on customers of the Government's decision to ditch the plans


21 general knowledge questions to see if you could beat The Chasers
If you think you have what it takes to take on a Chaser, then now is your chance to prove it. We have created a quiz to see how good your quizzing brain really is


Nottinghamshire's summer of roadworks - lane closures and diversions on the A52, A610 and A60
Some of the projects are expected to last a year - while the end is in sight for others


'The smell and dust from new estate has made our lives a misery - we knew it'd be a problem'
Campaigners fought long and hard to prevent the development from going ahead - now their fears have materialised


Gardeners told to ignore two common watering 'mistakes' when temperatures soar
An expert has debunked some myths which could leave your plants feeling parched in the summer heat


One natural item stops lawn turning brown and patchy in hot weather
There's a natural alternative that can help your grass to thrive without turning it brown


Ryanair threatens to cut flights to Spain airports amid feud with operator
The budget airline is set to reduce the number of flights heading to Spain's regional airports in response to a recent hike in airport fees by Aena


Another popular city says 'too many tourists' as it brings in new cruise rules
Cannes, on the French Riviera, has become the latest city to impose restrictions on cruise ships, as it joins a growing global movement against overtourism


Sainsbury's Nectar card deal means some drivers can get 1 million points for free
One lucky cardholder could win a huge 1 million points for free - worth £5,000 - but only for a limited time


Slip road on the M1 at junction 26 remains closed 10 hours after serious crash
The entire northbound carriageway, between junction 25 and junction 26, has since reopened


'He fought for our freedom': UK's oldest surviving Second World War veteran Donald Rose dies aged 110
The war hero spent the final years of his life in a care home in Ilkeston
