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High street regeneration among £25m investments
This included the regeneration of part of Ollerton, which will add new business units, homes, and a cinema.
Three more bird flu cases confirmed in Nottinghamshire
The 30-year-old said she was walking her dogs with her father when she discovered two dead birds and one in distress at Teversal Trails.
Telford councillor claims "better standards" of taxi licensing
A Telford councillor has claimed his local authority has "better standards" for taxi licensing than neighbouring Wolverhampton.
Street sign installed in memory of 'well-loved' Nottinghamshire cat
George, as he was called by those who adopted him at the Beeston Business Park, was found as a stray kitten and cared for by security guards.
How a university student in Norwich helped changed housing law
A former university student and welfare officer has changed nationwide laws which will impact future students
Heartbreak as bird flu fears take their toll in Nottinghamshire
One of the largest nature reserves in the region, Attenborough, said it was closely monitoring the situation.
Shropshire primary schools to ban smartphones during school day
Students at the schools, run by the Empower Multi-Academy Trust, will not be able take their devices into the building.
Shropshire knitters helped by firefighters with poppy display
A group of knitters have been working hard for 10 months to create a cascade featuring thousands of poppies to decorate their local church.
River Trent closure planned for new bridge installation in Nottingham
The 278ft-long (85m) Waterside Bridge is expected to be crane-lifted into place on Monday, weather depending.
Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest figures from the two countries.
Hurricane Melissa: Hotel guests 'made friends' sheltering from storm
A family that was on holiday in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa struck said people "made new friends" whilst hunkered down in their hotel.
'Relief' as Nottinghamshire heritage sites no longer at risk
Papplewick pumping station, near Ravenshead, has now been removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
Cambridgeshire Police launch internal review into knife incidents
A police force has launched an internal review into three knife-related incidents that are being investigated for possible links to the train attack suspect. Cambridgeshire Police said it was re-examining an attack on a 14-year-old boy and two reports of a knifeman at a barbers' shop in Peterborough between Friday …
Asthmatic mum 'made ill' by damp told to return home
A single mum has been told to return to her home despite a letter from a medical professional saying that damp and mould is making her ill.
Build-up to Watford v Luton Town at Vicarage Road
George LitchfieldBBC Three Counties Radio Not many Luton Town fans would have expected after their fairytale promotion in May 2023, that they would be in the midst of a real survival fight in the Championship less than two years later. A big defeat at home to Burnley on the opening …
Build-up to Watford v Luton Town at Vicarage Road
BBC Three Counties Radio hosted a special Friday night programme from Vicarage Road with all the build-up. You can watch it back here.
Paulo Pezzolano sacked as Watford manager and replaced by Javi Gracia
BBC Three Counties Radio hosted a special programme following Watford FC's sacking of manager Paulo Pezzolano after just five months in charge.
Watch live phone-in as Matt Bloomfield becomes Luton Town manager
Luton Town appoint ex-Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield as their new manager. BBC Three Counties Radio hosted a live phone-in between 18:00 & 19:15 with Bloomfield among the guests.
Youths warned over 'urban exploring' after climbing on Debenhams roof
Officers were called to the old Debenhams buildings in Long Row, off Old Market Square, at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday after a group of boys were spotted on the rooftop.
How a 'forgotten' river shaped Nottingham
Throughout history, the River Leen has kept villages watered, supported industrialisation, shaped political boundaries and caused devastating floods. However, despite being "incredibly important" to modern Nottingham, researchers say the 15-mile waterway is often overshadowed by its much larger neighbour the River Trent.
Halloween topper plan foiled by new solar postbox
She said despite the "sadness" at the new solar-powered box, she still appreciated Royal Mail.
Peterborough mosques tighten security after harassment incident
Mr Choudhuri said: "As you know, mosques are open all the time during the day. People can come and go. Steps are being taken to tighten our belts on security matters."I want the community to be vigilant. We welcome anybody who comes, but we just have to be more careful …
Awaab’s Law: Why so many UK homes still have a mould problem
Kyle (not his real name) had been living in his three-bedroom house in Greater Manchester with his pregnant wife and two children for a few weeks when he first noticed the mould in the bedroom.He wiped it away but when it returned quickly, he realised there was a serious problem."It …
Telford veterans' hub opens in memory of Christopher Turley
A new hub to support military personnel, veterans and their families has opened in honour of a former councillor who served in the Army for more than two decades.
‘Cleaning war memorials is my favourite job’
Council teams are starting to clean up war memorials in preparation for Remembrance Day - a job that brings particular satisfaction to those taking part, and praise from the public seeing the results.
Repairs to be carried out on 'dangerous' Stapleford junction
Residents who live near the junction of Ilkeston Road and Pasture Road in Stapleford said it had become "very dangerous" due to road markings disappearing.
'Uncertainty' as Nottingham bus operator proposes debt deal
Community Transport for Nottingham (CT4N), which runs more than 20 local services, announced on Wednesday it had proposed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
Frustration over 'absurd' new Victoria Centre flats bin system
Nottingham City Council has closed a basement service area to residents in the Victoria Centre flats, where they previously disposed of large items, for health and safety reasons, citing previous instances when waste had blocked emergency access.