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Plans for a large solar farm project in the East Midlands will ruin prime agricultural land and destroy wildlife and biodiversity, farmers and campaigners

Exclusive: Emails appear to contradict DHSC denials that it offered fast-track process for firms with political connections Matt Hancock leading a press briefing during his time as health secretary. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Matt Hancock leading a press briefing during his time as health secretary. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Thu 15 Jul 2021 01.00 EDT The government gave “VIP treatment” to a firm offering Covid testing facilities which had entered the system “informally” because Matt Hancock was “a good friend” of somebody working with the com...

Speaking to the camera he said: “There have been some claims that it was never a university campus and that it had never been called a university campus. “In fact some have suggested from the council that I was the person who originally used this term. “This is simply not true and we have documentary evidence to show the bid by Bassetlaw District Council, approved by the Government, specifically referred to a university campus in Worksop.” Bassetlaw MP Brendan Clarke-Smith. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV Speaking about the plans in August, Brendan described his hopes that “...

'Incredibly serious' situation as Bassetlaw and Rushcliffe record large Covid rate rises 'On a wider basis there has been a great deal of concern by this increase. The situation is incredibly serious' 17:35, 28 JAN 2021 (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) Never miss another Nottinghamshire story by signing up to our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our...

Bassetlaw council gets £169,400 for Covid community information campaign to boost vaccine take-up Bassetlaw District Council and its public health partners have been awarded £169,400 to help spread information about the importance of Covid safety measures and encourage vaccination. Thursday, 28th January 2021, 4:58 pm It is one of 60 authorities and voluntary groups to share a £23million Government funding pot intended to convey crucial messages to hard-to-reach communities and those most at risk. Council leader Simon Greaves said: “We are delighted to have secured this funding into Bass...