A GLIMPSE under the bonnet of former bus company Midland Red is being offered by an enthusiast and former employee in his third book on the subject.
Midland Red and its People by Ashley Wakelin looks at the figures behind the scenes who were key to Mid…
An investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident at a local lorry factory last week.
Father-of-two Richard Hopkins was taken to hospital with head injuries on the morning of Wednesday 14 February, after the incident at Dennis E…
Jack Iredale missed the Burton win through injury (Image: Camerasport)
Wanderers will be keen to test themselves against Premier League opposition when they head to Luton[1] in the FA Cup third round.
Ian Evatt’s men reached this stage following a …
Transport delays will continue on Wednesday as train services get back on track after rain and strong winds from Storm Henk lashed large parts of the UK. More than 300 flood warnings were also in place across England and Wales on Wednesday morning, whi…
Commuters have been told not to travel as another storm causes chaos on Britain’s railways[1].People trying to go south of London were issued with a “do not travel” notice by operators Southern, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express and Thameslin…
A main road was blocked in a Derby suburb after a car crash that resulted in one vehicle ending up on its side. Derbyshire police were called to reports of a collision[1] on Kenilworth Avenue, near Warwick Avenue, in Normanton.
The incident happened at…
Two men were taken to hospital after a two-car rush-hour crash on the A46 in Warwickshire[1] this morning. They were taken to Warwick Hospital with minor injuries after the car they were travelling in collided with a second car on the southbound carria…
To celebrate Luton[1] Town’s first-ever Premier League football match this Saturday, 12th August, this week Luton[2] Town footballing legend Mick Harford has swapped his role at Kenilworth Road football stadium to become the announcer at Luton railway …
Latest planning applications submitted and decided in and around Mansfield[1] and Ashfield[2] in the week beginning Monday, July 31, 2023:
66 Little Barn Lane, Mansfield: Single-storey rear extension;
The Carrs, Warsop. (Photo by: Rachel Atkins/nationalworld.com)
Unit 4, 69 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield: Change of use from retail to education, providing education services to primary and secondary-aged pupils;
Ash House, Goodacre Street, Mansfield: Conservatory;
71 Hillsway Crescent, Mansfield: Demolition of existing rear extension and replace with larger single-storey rear/side extension with conversion of existing garage to playroom;
Adjacent Broadlands, 30 High Oakham Hill, Mansfield: Creation of dwelling from existing coach house by creating a ground-level extension and two-storey extension, demolition of existing link with main house and creation of new entrance into coach house, double garage in driveway.
A replacement cabin cafe is planned for this side at the M1 Junction 27 in Annesley. (Photo by: Google Maps)
Latest applications decided by Mansfield Council:
185 Chesterfield Road North, Mansfield: Single-storey rear extension. Prior approval not required;
Portland Retail Park, Mansfield: Substation, eight ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points and associated electrical infrastructure. Conditional permission;
236 Eakring Road, Mansfield: Demolition of conservatory, erection of single-storey extension. Conditional permission;
79 Skegby Lane, Mansfield: Side balcony. Conditional permission;
14 Newtondale Avenue, Forest Town: Garage conversion and pitched roof. Conditional permission;
Westmorland, 19 Radmanthwaite Road, Pleasley: Single-storey rear extension. Conditional permission;
Forest Glade, 64 Lime Grove, Forest Town: Detached garage. Conditional permission;
222 Nottingham Road, Mansfield: Works to six trees. Conditional permission;
22 Westfield Drive, Mansfield: Single-storey rear extension. Approved;
27 Long Meadow, Mansfield Woodhouse: Two-storey extension to side, first-floor extension above existing kitchen and canopy to front. Conditional permission;
Chestnut House, 10A Mansfield Road, Mansfield Woodhouse: Change of use of residential dwelling to four supported living apartments. Refused;
26 Budby Avenue, Mansfield: Demolition of conservatory and construction of single-storey, flat-roof extension. Conditional permission;
Heroin stash found in suspect’s underpants after arrest in Mansfield
Telecom mast site 2,511, near M1 Junction 27, Mansfield Road, Annesley: Cabin café.
Latest applications decided by Ashfield Council:
3 New Westwood, Westwood: Two-storey rear extension. Conditional permission;
1 New Westwood, Westwood: Two-storey rear extension. Conditional permission;
98 Southwell Lane, Kirkby: Vehicular access. Conditional permission;
38 Kenilworth Avenue, Sutton: Rear, single-storey extension. Conditional permission;
123 Church Lane, Selston: Vehicular access. Conditional permission;
13 Main Road, Kirkby: Single-storey rear extension. Conditional permission.
Boucher House, Huthwaite Lane, Old Blackwell: Works to trees;
94 Market Street, Shirebrook: Installation of external steel staircase for first-floor flat;
15 The Close, Langwith Junction: Single-storey front and rear extensions;
16 Maple Close, South Normanton: Change of use from dwelling house to residential children’s home for up to three children.
Latest applications decided by Bolsover Council:
The Vicarage, Main Street, Shirebrook: Works to trees. Conditional permission;
14-16 Saw Pit Lane, Tibshelf: Three loading docks with adjustable height dock levellers and sunken ramp access. Conditional permission;
Unit 3 Grange Close, South Normanton: Extension to existing warehouse industrial unit. Conditional permission;
Briar Close, Shirebrook: Demolition of bungalows 1-50 and garages: Prior approval granted;
Westwood House, Church Lane, Tibshelf: Installation of raised platform for horsebox parking, a gravel/hardstanding area and timber post and rail fencing. Refused.
36 Regina Crescent, Ravenshead: Ground-floor front extension;
Gardener’s Cottage, Hall Lane, Papplewick: Conversion of former outbuildings to living accommodation ancillary to Gardener’s Cottage.
Latest applications decided by Gedling Council:
36 Regina Crescent, Ravenshead: Ground-floor extension to the side and rear elevations. Conditional permission.
1 Hawkhill Close, Ollerton: Single-storey front and rear extension, first-storey front and side extension;
107 Dale Lane, Blidworth: New insulated roof on existing side extension.
Latest applications decided by Newark & Sherwood Council:
Overhead electricity line, Old Rufford Road, Bilsthorpe: Dismantle existing 32.39-metres steel lattice tower AU57, construct new 35.5m tower within the existing line, 25m centre to centre from existing AU57 towards AU56. No objection;
Field reference number 2,260, Forest Lane, Bilsthorpe: Dismantle existing 26.3-metres steel lattice tower AU50, construct new 26m tower AU50R within the existing line, 12.5m from original AU50. Approved.
Rail journeys from Coventry are set to be hit by nine days of works. Network Rail has said that several major projects will be taking place in various places over nine days on the Coventry[1] to Leamington Spa[2] line, and between Heyford and Oxford.
T…
Warwickshire communities directly affected by the construction of HS2[1] say the scheme’s rising costs and environmental impact are causing ‘open hostility’. Huge swathes of Warwickshire[2] countryside have been turned into building sites to facilitate…
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Kenilworth[1] Rugby Football Club has vowed to beef up its security after an illegal camp of travellers was finally evicted on Thursday (June 1). The Glasshouse Lane club said it had been hit with ‘considerable’ costs in removing the unauthorised encam…
What lies in wait when a new season of opportunity opens for Newcastle United’s adventure seekers? A visit to the Bernabeu? The Nou Camp or San Siro? Le Parc des Princes or Allianz Arena?
Hopefully, yes, because Champions League football is back on the…