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Nottingham Forest City Ground deal takes positive step as council backs expansion plans     The leader of the council that covers Nottingham Forest's City Ground has confirmed he remains happy with the club's current expansion plans. It comes after Nottingham City Council, which owns the land on which the City Ground sits, said terms had been agreed in principle for Forest to buy the freehold of the stadium. The council confirmed the news at a meeting this week, yet the club came out with a statement later suggesting the deal was not as far along as the council had suggested. In particular, the club appeared to want more guarantees that its deal with the city council would allow its full stadium expansion plans to go ahead - something the city council has pledged to honour.   Read more

More East Midlands business news Two towns could get new cinema, sports facilities and shops Barratt grapples with £192m remediation costs but upgrades outlook Leicester Marks & Spencer closure date announced B&M opening date confirmed for former Wilko store Plans for 150 homes in village receive residents' backing Lincoln hotel could get swimming pool and three-storey extension Homes set to be approved in North Hykeham

Derby venue says it's in 'serious financial difficulty'     Derby arts venue Quad is in 'serious financial difficulty' and says it will have to restructure to be sustainable. Almost 12 months ago, it was revealed the city council had approved a £150,000 loan for the struggling venue in Market Place to help support it through a cash flow problem. But it seems the financial problems of Quad, which hosts films, exhibitions, talks and other cultural events, have not gone away. It also says its position is not unusual nationally and cited the direct impact of Covid-19 and the reduced audience numbers returning post-pandemic, along with the continued impact of the cost-of-living crisis, as having all contributed.   Read more

East Midlands what's on news Cropwell Bishop Creamery opens new café Locals miss out on chance to buy last pub in Nottinghamshire village New pizza restaurant with locations coming to city Be At One undergoes £350,000 facelift North Notts Food Fest returns

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