Nottinghamshire

Plans have been unveiled for a solar farm either side of the River Trent. (Photo by: Pixabay)

New solar farm that could power more than 200,000 homes annually proposed

The air ambulance needs your support on Air Ambulance Week as it aims to raise £10 million this year. Photo: LNAA

Air Ambulance needs to raise £10m as it prepares for 'busiest year yet'

Ryan Rushen turns away after scoring Sleaford's goal. Photo: Steve W Davies Photography.

Ward proud despite defeat

Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, was struck last Thursday (August 24) and passed away with his family at his bedside five days later.

Hero cop who died saving man on railway tracks had just been promoted

Graham Saville: Nottinghamshire Police officer hit by train while saving distressed man dies in hospital

Police officer struck by train while saving man dies in hospital

A Nottinghamshire police officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a train while saving a distressed man.

Police officer ‘seriously injured’ after being hit by train

Gareth James, CEO (Interim) of Groundwork Five Counties

Gareth James appointed Interim CEO at Groundwork Five Counties

The demolition of Cottam Power Station

Amazing photos show demolition of Cottam Power Station near Gainsborough

Skegness Town manager Chris Rawlinson (centre) is keen to see his side register their first win of the campaign.

Skeg face FA Cup replay

Aldi is making changes the for a couple of hours each week to make stores more inclusive for all customers

Aldi to make major changes to some UK stores from next week

The Ride of Thanks help raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA), Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service (LEBBS) and Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes (NBB)

Still time to sign up for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance's Ride of Thanks

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow

Major incident’ unfolding in UK city with multiple roads closed

Alfred Swinscoe, aged 54 at the time, went missing in mysterious and unusual circumstances.

Human remains found in field are dad who went missing 56 years ago

The shocking image was shared by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue who were called in to tackle the blaze.

Photo shows why you should never leave sunglasses on your dashboard

RSPCA has launched an appeal to find the owner of a dog that was found in an emaciated condition on wasteland and later died.

Dog dies after being abandoned on wasteland

Center Parcs is a family-favourite destination for UK holidays

Family favourite holiday parks up for sale

Amanda with a Jerry Green Rescue Dog

There's still time to sign up for 60 Miles in May challenge

Sir Edward Leigh, Gainsborough MP, centre, with campaigners.

Huge West Burton solar farm plans accepted by the Government

Staff and volunteers supporting at a Jerry Green Dog Rescue Fundraising event

Gainsborough community urged to get involved with The Big Help Out

The life-saving charity responded to 31 call-outs during the Easter weekend

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance had its busiest Easter in almost 30 years

Only Fans star Amber O’Donnel at Tesco after shopping for her food parcel donations - Credit: SWNS

Mum uses first OnlyFans paycheque to fill a foodbank

Play-offs announced for step five

Linda Davis, 71, was in Southwell Road East, Rainworth, when she was hit by a privately-owned electric scooter.

Family of woman killed E-scooter call for law change

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

The emergency coal-fired power plants started generating for the first time on Tuesday afternoon amid National Grid fears of shortages - Credit: Adobe

Emergency coal power plants used for first time as cold snap hits UK

How the shelter and cycle racks will look at Boston station. Photo: EMR

EMR to invest £374,000 in cycling facilities across its regional network

An image of what the STEP prototype plant may look like in West Burton.

Are claims West Burton nuclear fusion site could ‘power the world’ realistic?

A fish and chip shop in Nottinghamshire now serve the biggest chippy tea in the UK.

Chip shop launches world’s biggest fish and chip meal

The Red Arrows display team are now using the airspace in and around RAF Syerston, near Newark,

Warning to Notts drone users to stay away from Red Arrows display team airspace

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance records busiest year ever

Some of those who supported Staples Vegetables Halloween fundraiser for the Air Ambulance.

Boston-area vegetable firm raises £5,500 for Air Ambulance

Coun Jo White, deputy leader at Bassetlaw District Council, with the Interpretation Board in Sturton-le-Steeple

Pilgrim Trail launching at historical sites across Lincolnshire

Despite being petrified of spiders, mum-of-two Sarah gave the curled up creature (pictured) a nudge and was left stunned when it began to move. She then bravely managed to scoop up the tarantula into a box and moved it into her kitchen.

Mum’s shock at finding huge tarantula in front garden

Sarah and Rebel.

RSPCA appeals for foster carers to help free up space

CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.

‘Frightening’ footage shows young boy playing on live UK train tracks

One of our latest Reader Pictures.

SKEGNESS READER PICTURE: Queenie ready to play on the beach

Hundreds of motorcyclists from across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire are planning to take to the streets for their charity ride out

Lincs and Notts Ride of Thanks is returning to Lincolnshire after two year break

Colin Dickinson with his 14lb cauliflower.

Cauliflower weighing same as bowling ball grown!

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.

Busy June for air ambulance with spike in number of incidents

Jennifer Woodhouse, 18, from the Alfreton area of Derbyshire, and Lara Meldrum, 19, from the Arnold area of Nottinghamshire, sadly died in a collision at Hagworthingham.

Family pay tributes to 'friends to the end' who tragically died in collision

Guests and hosts Susanna Gorst, Nicola Massey, Romina Llorente, Louise Burchnall and Gary Mettam, Blankney Estates

Women in agriculture walk the walk and talk the (farming) talk

Exhibition organiser, Kate Sell of Harmston with her mosaic.

Art show for aircraft hangar at Metheringham Airfield

John Irving at the transition.

Skegness Triathlon Club's Irving takes fifth at Clumber Park Duathlon

One of Boston's chief tourist attractions.

Lincolnshire ranked second in the UK for affordable staycations

Jack Clark-Atkins

Gold Tops shine at regional sportshall championships

Plans for a new solar and energy storage park in Gate Burton have been proposed

Chance to have your say on new solar park plans near Gate Burton

The man was a resident at The Old Rectory care home in Saxilby

Dementia resident caused 'serious but unintentional neglect' by care home

The proposed locations of the solar farms

Concerns over solar farm plans next to power stations near Gainsborough

Boston racing cyclist John Almond.

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Mary is still bowling them over at 100.

100-year-old woman from Skegness still bowling them over

Left to right Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club members Geoff Garner, Barry Markham and Trevor Halstead riding along the Riverside Cycle route out of Gainsborough. Picture by Daniel Nicholson

Riders enjoy latest Gainsborough Aegir leisure ride

A match involving the Pilgrims' youth team was abandoned this evening. Photo: Oliver Atkin

Boston United's FA Youth Cup contest at West Bridgford abandoned due to 'medical...

54 passengers escaped this burning bus which was returning from a trip to Skegness.

Coach returning home from Skegness bursts into flames with 54 passengers inside

Ingram slots home.

Ingram goal sees Boston Town exit FA Cup

The charity introduced a second helicopter for the summer period

Air Ambulance missions continue with another record breaking month