Local News from Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
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Rough sleeping in district rises due to prison releases
A rise in rough sleeping across part of Nottinghamshire is partly due to prison releases, it has been revealed.
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Work officially begins on major Yorke Drive regeneration
Work has officially started on the regeneration of Yorke Drive in Newark, marking a major milestone for residents and the wider community.
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New council home is new lease of life for Mansfield mum
A Mansfield woman says that her new council home is helping her to be “the best mum she can be” after a series of housing setbacks.
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Police seize e-bike in Mansfield
Police in Mansfield have seized another illegally ridden electric bike on the Oak Tree Estate.
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MP launches survey over changes at Pencil Park
Residents in Meden Vale are being invited to have their say on changes at Pencil Park.
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Council launches Secret Santa Appeal
Mansfield District Council has launched its annual Secret Santa Appeal to help local families this Christmas.
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Food waste collection trial underway3,000 homes in areas of Southwell, Lowdham, Lincoln Road and Hawtonville in Newark are now taking part in a food waste collection trial being run by Newark and Sherwood District Council as preparations continue for the introduction of separate food waste collections across the district in 2027.
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Council approves funding to begin work towards Article 4 controls for HMOsMansfield District Council has approved funding to begin the detailed work needed to establish whether Article 4 planning controls should be introduced for Houses in Multiple Occupation in Mansfield.
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'Think pedestrian' warning as winter approachesDrivers are being reminded to ‘think pedestrian’ as the winter months approach.
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New funding powers for East Midlands Mayor will support jobs and growth across the regionThe Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has welcomed today’s Autumn Budget.