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Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium was the inspiring venue for Ashfield District Council’s latest Success in Ashfield: Secondary Schools Network event. The network, which aims to improve education…
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St Patrick’s Day at The Black Market Venue in Warsop was more than just a night of live folk music and good times — it was also a community effort…
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Two police drug dogs put paw to pavement alongside officers to deter drug use and further increase public safety in Mansfield’s night-time economy. Dougie and Oakley, alongside their handlers, Pc…
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The Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel in Mansfield is inviting people to its April events, including the tradition of handing out hot cross buns at Easter. First there will be…
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Rhubarb Farm is launching Recovery Space, a new hub for anyone affected by their own or someone else’s substance use. Set in the Old Caretaker's House, Langwith Parish Hall, it…
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Work on Severn Trent’s £76m sustainable flood resilience project in Mansfield is due to end in April. Since 2022, it has has been working to turn the town into what…
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A new fundraising initiative from John Eastwood Hospice has got off to a flying start, with more than 120 people and organisations already signing up. Around 70 people attended a…
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Inspirational children and young people who have overcome adversity to succeed against the odds were honoured at the annual Mansfield Rotary Courage Awards. Eleven recipients for 2025 were nominated by…
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Ashfield District Council has been told its previously-announced £20m funding for Kirkby from the government will go ahead. It will go towards the Kirkby Neighbourhood Plan, to support the town…
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A defibrillator is to be installed at Portland College’s new Nottingham campus thanks to the generosity of a business. Defibshop, which runs a donation scheme allowing one of the lifesaving…
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Organisations are coming together in Mansfield to take part in a national campaign to tidy up Britain. The Great British Spring Clean, spearheaded by Keep Britain Tidy, will see Mansfield…
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A leisure centre in Mansfield has had new solar panels installed as part of an ongoing commitment to make it both greener and to save running costs. Work commenced at…
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A Mansfield mum who promotes affordable family-friendly days out and events in the area has won a county accolade for her work. Gemma Morris launched The Morris Girls Facebook and…
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A Mansfield hub that provides young people with mental health support is among those to benefit from a new £7m Government investment. The commitment to continue funding Early Support Hubs,…
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Mansfield MP Steve Yemm visited HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home in the town to meet residents and staff. He toured the 59-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home, including…
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Nexus Multi Academy Trust, which runs Fountaindale School, Mansfield, has been named SEND Provision Trust of the Year at the Multi Academy Trust Association (MATA) Awards. The accolade recognises the…
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Mansfield and District Crematorium is holding a service to remember mums on Mothering Sunday. It will take place in the Thoresby Chapel at 10.30am on Sunday, 20th March, and will…
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Barratt and David Wilson Homes celebrated World Wildlife Day (3rd March) by showcasing its commitment to ecology across its Nottinghamshire developments. This sustainable approach involves the creation of safe spaces for wildlife…
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Children from 34 primary schools who work with Flying High English Hub took part in a huge virtual author event on World Book Day, with children’s author SF Said. The…
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Sutton’s Mapplewells Primary & Nursery School has been rated Outstanding in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection. Inspectors said: “Pupils are happy at this school and describe themselves as…
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Hundreds of Slimming World members, consultants and colleagues will gather alongside family and friends of the organisation’s founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE today (Monday 10th March, 2025) to celebrate her life. The…
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Hundreds of job seekers and people looking for a new career path explored a variety of NHS roles at the latest Step into the NHS careers event, hosted by Sherwood…
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More than 1,000 patients with suspected skin cancer have benefited from a new service at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust that aims to speed up diagnosis and treatment. Teledermatology, which uses…
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Mansfield hair salon Mark Leeson is in the finals of the national HAIR Awards. Hair magazine editor Evie Sherriffs said: "The entries this year are outstanding across the board." The…
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An 18-year-old vocalist took top spot in the final of this year’s Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime. Now in its 50th year, Junior Showtime showcases the abundance of young talent that…
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Organisations in Rainworth and Blidworth that work to help others were showcased by the chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Coun Jean Hall, during the first leg of her…
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To mark International Women’s Day (8th March), Barratt Homes is celebrating one of its newest apprentices who is forging a career in construction at The Hawthorns development in Mansfield. Bethany Wallis (29) joined…
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People shopping in Mansfield are being encouraged to say hello to frontline police officers they see in their local coffee shops — and speak to them about any concerns —…
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Around 3,500 trees have been planted on top of a former landfill area in Mansfield Woodhouse as part of the Trees for Climate project. The Mansfield District Council site off…
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For Mick Woods, there is no better way to spend the working week than learning all about the life of the person whose grave he will eventually be digging. For…
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The Commanding Officer of the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit is seeking photographs and memories for the 75th anniversary celebrations of Royal Navy and Royal Marine service…
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Forest Town and Warsop libraries joined World Book Day celebrations in March by becoming token exchange hubs for the nationwide book distribution project. They also hosted local schools for an…
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The maternity unit at King’s Mill Hospital received positive scores in the annual CQC Maternity survey, which is completed by all women who gave birth there. The Sutton hospital, part…
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Experts from the creative and digital industries have shone a light on their expertise and skills for audiences at West Nottinghamshire College. Guests who attended the Create Expo discovered a…
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Hair stylist Olivia Barnes is celebrating double success. She has been named a finalist in Best International Women’s Commercial Collection of the Year at the International Hairdressing Awards (IHA) in…
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More Leisure Community Trust has announced the return of its Big Open Weekend, offering two days of free fitness taster sessions, classes, events and more for all the family on…
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Carr Bank Wedding Venue in Mansfield has won two awards for a second successive year — the Bridebook Platinum Award and the Hitched Wedding Award. The Bridebook Platinum Award is…
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A new Community Grocery is opening its doors in Kirkby on 12th March — aiming to bridge the gap between foodbanks and supermarkets. Based at 48 Lowmoor Road — the…
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Children and their families now have a new waiting area outside Ward 25 at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, thanks to Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The charity refurbished the foyer using…
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People, businesses, and organisations who go the extra mile to help others across Ashfield have been awarded for their unwavering dedication. The Discover Ashfield Awards 2024, organised by Ashfield District…
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East Midlands Chamber has entered a strategic partnership with West Nottinghamshire College. The collaboration enables the college to share insight with the region’s business community and participate in Chamber discussions with political…
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Homecare provider Caremark Mansfield & Ashfield claimed a regional accolade at at the Caremark Franchise Awards. Voted for by fellow franchisees, Mansfield & Ashfield was named the best in the…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse historical armoury is facing an unprecedented challenge as it struggles to find skilled craftspeople in an increasingly rare trade. Lancaster Armoury, which is almost 50 years-old, creates…
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Sutton Rotary Club helped youngsters at a school in the town complete a litter pick. Rotn Danny Thompson, with support from president Karen Alderton and president-elect Geoff Snare, joined staff…
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The Construction and Engineering Lab at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in Mansfield has been officially opened. Construction and engineering professionals, community leaders including East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward, and students…
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An Ashfield charity that has been a community hub supporting families for more than 40 years is to expand. Our Centre, based in Kirkby, will launch Ashfield Furniture Project at…
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A Mansfield school has received £2,000 to help disadvantaged children attend residential breaks throughout the year. Farmilo Primary said it aimed for all children to take part in at least…
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Just a year ago, Mansfield plumber Kev Jones was working six days a week, earning a modest £20,000 a year and struggling to keep his business afloat. Today, he runs…
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Local people are being invited to play an active role in shaping the future of their hospitals by becoming a governor at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which runs Sutton's King's Mill,…
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Fundraisers Margaret Howlett (left)and Di Milner — known as George’s Army — continued to turn ‘rubbish’ into charity money last year. To mark their efforts, they presented a cheque for…
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Nominations are wanted for the Live Our Best Lives Awards, which highlight inspirational young people in Nottinghamshire. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 9th May at Nottinghamshire Police’s…
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The work of the newly-renamed Mansfield-based Forever Notts (Nottinghamshire Community Foundation) — and charities and community groups — was showcased at an annual event hosted by the High Sheriff of…
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A former teacher has turned his hand to embalming after 22 years in the education sector. John Redhead, of Ripley, is retraining with Nottingham-headquartered A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service…
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Things have been getting competitive for West Nottinghamshire College students as they visited Mansfield Town Football Club’s grounds – but for a game with a difference. That’s because they took…
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YOUNG people from All Saints’ Catholic Voluntary Academy, Mansfield, presented a cheque to Cancer Research UK for £1,607.73, which was raised through a variety of events. Throughout January the school’s…
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A total of £79,800 has been awarded to four Ashfield community groups to support residents in need. Thanks to Ashfield District Council’s infrastructure grant, the organisations will receive a three-year…
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The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton started the new year with an enchanted forest theme party at Goosedale Hall, Nottingham, to celebrate their achievements during the company’s busiest…
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A couple celebrated their diamond wedding — and a birthday — in style thanks to their family. Graham and Patricia Marsh, who were married at St Phillip Neri Church, Mansfield,…
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A Mansfield retail manager won a £46,000 sports car in an online competition. Scooping the Porsche 718 Boxster from car competitions company BOTB was an early birthday present for Jeffrey…
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Innovative new technology has been installed in Sherwood Forest by Estonian precision agriculture company Paul-Tech to help keep a close eye on the Major Oak. The advanced soil station enables…
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Plans for Bolsover District Council’s new Green Skills Hub for Shirebrook residents have been given a design boost thanks to students at West Nottinghamshire College. The council’s tourism and place…
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Asmodee, a distributor of board, tabletop, and trading card games, is bringing new initiative to Kirkby Sales and Exchange on Sunday, 16th March. Asmodee, home to major titles such as Dobble,…
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Mansfield-based Premier Community Home Care is to hold a 24-hour memory walk at YourSpace Gym in the town on 26th and 27th February to raise funds for Dementia UK. Starting…
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Flowing river water along a key section of Vicar Water in Clipstone has been restored after more than 70 years. Vicar Water flows through the country park, named after the…
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The Armchair Club and Mansfield Building Society have again combined to make a significant sporting donation — this time cheques totalling £900 to Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy. The Kirkby-based academy…
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Construction work on two developments bringing 484 new homes to Mansfield will begin this summer. Bellway East Midlands will build 314 properties for private sale and 170 affordable homes in…
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More than 280 sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) have been installed across Mansfield as Severn Trent’s flood resilience project in the town comes to an end. It said plants have been…
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A floating model of the Earth is to land at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Visitors will be able to experience the multi-media art installation, Gaia, at free viewings as well as…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and West Nottinghamshire College, is inviting the public to discover non-clinical career opportunities at its upcoming Step into…
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Independent chartered accountancy firm Wright Vigar has continued its expansion in Mansfield with the appointment of experienced accountant Lee Henshaw as associate director. It follows the firm’s recent office relocation…
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West Nottinghamshire College principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley has described the “incredible privilege” of being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles…
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People in Mansfield and Ashfield who suffer from Parkinson’s disease have benefited from the support of Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club. The club recently donated £500 to the Parkinson’s UK…
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More than 6,000 people visited Mansfield’s second Light Night, a three-day immersive light and sound event in Carr Bank Park. This year’s event featured an extended trail, with the park’s…
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Artwork created by students from Shirebrook Academy is to feature in free exhibitions at Hardwick Hall and Pleasley Pit in March. The learners took part in This Girls Codes, a…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre is offering young or early career playwrights the chance to gain experience in developing new writing. Its Learning and Aspiration team is running a week-long development programme…
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T Level engineering and manufacturing students from West Nottinghamshire College visited one of the area’s oldest manufacturers and suppliers of engineering components. Boneham and Turner, which was established in Mansfield…
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A Mansfield primary school is set to undergo a multi-million refurbishment to breathe new life into its facilities. Work is to begin later this year on the £2.5m scheme at…
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Members and supporters of St Andrew’s Church, Skegby, enjoyed an out-of-this-world fundraising event at the new Sherwood Observatory planetarium in aid of the church’s refurbishment project. Guests donated more than…
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Two team members at Mansfield and Ashfield law firm Fidler & Pepper Lawyers have been shortlisted at the British Conveyancing Awards in March. Michelle Fox has been named a finalist…
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Legendary drummer Bev Bevan is to perform at The Diamond, Sutton, on Sunday, 2nd March - and host an exhibition of drum kits in Mansfield. The former ELO, The Move,…
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Young people, adult learners, and apprentices are set to gain the skills for jobs in construction at a major training centre being created in Sutton. The centre will also give…
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Following its annual winter conservation clean, the National Trust’s Workhouse and Infirmary in Southwell will reopen to the public on Wednesday, 19th February, in time for half term. Visitors are…
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More than £1,500 raised at a fundraising festive fayre, organised by childcare students from West Nottinghamshire College, has been presented to King’s Mill Hospital. The festive event, attended by staff…
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Mansfield and Ashfield people are being invited to join a new fundraising initiative launched by John Eastwood Hospice. The JEH 1991 Club — named after the year the hospice was…
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An initiative that aims to bring together people at risk of isolation has been extended into the community — and got off to a positive start. Make a Start was…
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The Rotary Club of Sutton thanked all those who helped its Santa sleigh around the streets of Sutton before Christmas, raising more than £8,000, at a special event. Almost 100…
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Fireaway Pizza, the UK’s fastest growing pizza franchise, is making family dining more affordable this February half term by offering free kids pizzas across all its restaurants nationwide, including a recently-opened…
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ATTFE College brought together more than 90 people from private, public, and voluntary sector organisations who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. They shared an evening…
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The continually expanding work of a charity that supports the families of sick babies receiving hospital treatment — and the nurses and doctors caring for them — has received another…
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Education and childcare provider Bright Horizons UK celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by marking the launch of its new cohort of apprentices in partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in Mansfield.…
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Two West Nottinghamshire College students have been putting lessons they’re learning in the classroom into practice, thanks to placements working on the project to bring Nottinghamshire’s first Community Diagnostic Centre…
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A new state-of-the-art school for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has reached its latest milestone. Nottinghamshire county councillors and partners gathered at the Mansfield site to mark…
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A Mansfield apprentice has helped Amazon announce that it is creating more than 1,000 new apprenticeships in the UK in 2025. The Amazon apprenticeship programme, recognised as one of the…
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A new community venue, ATTFE In The Community, has officially opened in the heart of Sutton town centre. Designed to be a hub for lifelong learning and community activities, it…
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A new initiative aims to persuade more people to shop local is set to launch in March. Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is designed to encourage people to spend their…
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Ofsted has rated Yeoman Park Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse outstanding in all categories — education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The academy — part…
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Dedicated beat managers have spoken of their pride in policing Mansfield town centre and explained how hotspot patrols have helped them step up their efforts to reduce crime and anti-social…
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Newgate Lodge Care Home has launched a new community café, a welcoming space designed to bring together older adults, families and caregivers. It will provide a friendly environment where visitors…
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The Mansfield area organising committee of the World Day of Prayer is inviting people to join them in prayer at Rosemary Street Baptist Church in the town on Friday, 7th…
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A park bench that left passers-by tickled pink after a surprise makeover is now a place where friendships can begin. The seat on the Ashfield Estate, Kirkby, made the headlines…
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A police drone was used to peer through the darkness and find a vulnerable young man. Police were called to King’s Mill Reservoir, Sutton, in the early hour of a…
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Two successful community champions in Mansfield have received a special thank-you from the town’s mayor. Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw and the Seaforth Highlanders Notts Pipes and Drums band were presented with…
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Footfall and trade are going from strength to strength in Mansfield with a variety of figures pointing to the town centre showing strong signs of recovery. Latest footfall figures from…
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A new community-led initiative to help people in the Teversal area mend broken possessions has got off to a successful start. Teversal Repair Café hosted its first event at Teversal…
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A VE Day parade celebrating how the county helped keep wartime Britain from going hungry in the 1940s is among attractions being lined up as part of this year’s Nottinghamshire…
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A health trust is appealing for the return of walking aids so that they can be reused. In 2023-2024, Sherwood Hospitals gave out more than 13,000 walking aids — the…
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A deteriorated and ageing shop parade in Mansfield has been torn down to make way for new homes and a green community space. The enhanced outdoor space and 13 of…
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The Big House in Edwinstowe celebrated its 10th birthday with an afternoon tea themed on Alice in Wonderland. The home supports children and young people, who have severe learning disabilities,…
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Severn Trent’s Education Team is to offer its free and informative workshops to community groups and organisations. The team has been delivering sessions in local schools, providing information about the…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse student has won a Chromebook laptop — for doing her homework! Eva, who is in year 10 at The Manor Academy, answered the two billionth question on…
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Fireaway Pizza, the UK’s fastest-growing pizza franchise, is gearing up to celebrate National Pizza Day this weekend by giving away 16,000 free margherita pizzas to customers across its 160 locations…
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Mansfield businesswoman Caroline Cox has been awarded Fellow status by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. It recognises her expertise and leadership in marketing. Caroline has had a successful 20-year career,…
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Schoolchildren in Mansfield have been reaping the benefits of a pioneering council scheme to bring more classical music into classrooms. The three-year Musician in Residence scheme at Oak Tree Primary…
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Mansfield opticians is supporting a fellow colleague and Rugby Union player as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local talent. Optical assistant Kyra Geary, who plays for Lichfield Ladies…
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Mansfield resident Norman Tomlinson attended an awards ceremony organised by the NHS Blood and Transplant team, where he received an award to mark his 104 blood donations. One unit of…
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Artwork by members of a Mansfield Museum support group has gone on show at Newstead Abbey in an exhibition called Birds, Beasts and Byron. Green Power uses art inspired by…
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Digital, creative and IT careers were the main focus at West Nottinghamshire College as the computer science curriculum embraced CybXpo. The two-day cyber exhibition showcased the diversity of job roles…
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A Specsavers Home Visits team is sponsoring grassroots football as part of its ongoing commitment to support community initiatives. Specsavers Home Visits Nottinghamshire has teamed up with Blidworth Bengals, providing…
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A new self-contained toilet, changing, and showering facility for people who require accessible amenities has opened at Dukeries Leisure Centre. Funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council, the facility, located…
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An original bell that took pride of place in Mansfield Fire Station in the late 1960s and 1970s has returned to its Rosemary Street base. Mansfield Fire Museum was visited…
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Lindleys Autocentres, a family-owned Nottinghamshire-based network of independent garages, has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Code of Practice for Service and Repair. The business has traded for almost 70…
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AN OPTICIANS in Sutton put the focus on safety of youngsters at school by donating high-visibility vests to Priestsic Primary. The Specsavers store in the Idlewells Shopping Centre provided 100…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre, which offers a range of educational and creative programmes for young people, is recruiting for new members to join its Technical Academy and learn technical theatre skills.…
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Warsop Health Hub has launched a free evening walking club to show its backing for This Girl Can’s (TGC) Let’s Lift The Curfew campaign. The initiative aims to highlight the…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse woman who grew the firm Slimming World from a single weight loss group to a network of more than 3,500 consultants has died. Margaret Miles-Bramwell, who started…
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An open evening dedicated to apprenticeships is taking place at West Nottinghamshire College this month. On Wednesday, 12th February people can discover more about the types of apprenticeships which are…
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Report by Phoebe Cox (Courtesy of Mansfield Chad) A man from Church Warsop has opened the area’s first registered repair café, connecting it to a network of community fixers.…
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King’s Clipstone residents John Severn and his wife, Valerie, have been picking litter from the lanes around the village for several years. John, pictured after a recent effort, said: “Our…
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A new museum is opening in Clipstone Headstocks as the former colliery site takes another step forward as a leisure attraction. Clipstone Headstocks Museum, which will be operated by Nottinghamshire…
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A Mansfield-based charity that offers a holistic range of support services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse has been awarded major funding to continue its work in the community. S.H.E.…
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Trainee hairdressers and beauty therapists from West Nottinghamshire College discovered new skills and met professionals from the sector during their industry week. Beauty students, who train in the college’s Revive…
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A commercial space has many different functions that it needs to perform. It needs to be a space where people are able to do their jobs, but it also has…
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Planning permission has been granted for a new purpose-designed MRI building at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. The project, being funded by NHS England and designed by architects CPMG, is expected…
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Mansfield District Council has set up a scheme to work with private landlords to help reduce homelessness in the district. It will support people registered with the council as homeless…
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The Movement for Good Awards, spearheaded by the Benefact Group, is set to donate more than £1m to charities up and down the country this year. Now in its seventh…
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New outdoor gym equipment, aimed at teenagers and adults, has been installed at Manor Park in Mansfield Woodhouse. It was funded by £12,000 from a Section 106 planning agreement from…
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The sports department at West Nottinghamshire College is offering children in the local community a half-term activity club in February. Activities will run on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday, 19th February,…
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The managing director of one of the UK’s largest independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is celebrating 10 years at the helm of the fifth generation East Midlands…
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Severn Trent has been installing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) across Mansfield that aim to reduce the flooding risk in the town - and is using nature to do it. The…
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Residents at HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home, Mansfield, were treated to a celebration of Scottish culture as they marked Burns Night with a mix of creativity, music, and delicious…
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For 15 years the residents of Paddock Close and Mayflower Court in Mansfield have come together to put on a Christmas lights display. It has grown in popularity and visiting…
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Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) is looking to establish a charity to work alongside the new cultural success. Now people are being urged to apply for roles on the new…
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Mansfield Rotary has presented well-known community stalwart Christine Bacon with a prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship award in recognition of her significant contribution in helping to organise the annual Junior Showtime…
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Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club has officially reopened following essential improvements. These included the construction of a mezzanine floor at the club on Burma Road, Blidworth, buying new equipment, and…
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West Nottinghamshire College will be hosting an open event at its Derby Road campus on Wednesday, 29th January to give young people the chance to find out more about college…
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There is still time to enter the Mansfield Music and Drama Festival after the deadline was extended into February. One of the organisers, Ann Jones, said: “Does your child enjoy…
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West Nottinghamshire College will be hosting an open event at its Derby Road campus on Wednesday, 29th January to give young people the chance to find out more about college…
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Are you passionate about film? Do you have an eye for storytelling and a love for discovering new talent? If so, Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) is calling on film…
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Meden School, Warsop, has achieved a significant milestone by climbing 643 places in the third edition of the Fairer Schools Index. Developed by the University of Bristol, the index goes…
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Children at a hospital are to benefit from an annual toy appeal. Mansfield 103.2 presented a toys and a cheque for more than £3,000 to King’s Mill Hospital from their…
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Fifth Sense, a charity that helps to raise awareness of people affected by smell and taste disorders, is hosting an open meeting in Mansfield. Established in 2012, Fifth Sense is…
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Mansfield Museum collections have moved online to make them accessible anywhere in the world. The museum is using cloud-based eHive to catalogue its artefacts at https://ehive.com/collections/205049/mansfield-museum The organisation currently has…
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The Post Office is proposing to relocate Southwell Road Post Office in Mansfield to a new location, Costcutter at 134 Southwell Road West. It said the current postmaster has resigned…
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Mansfield Rotary has thanked the public for its support of the club’s Christmas sleigh in December, when it could be seen outside supermarkets, in the town centre and around the…
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A series of countryside walks aimed at helping people with a military or blue light services background has been launched by a Mansfield Woodhouse-based personal development and workplace wellbeing expert.…
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A charity that works with volunteers on tree planting, heathland restoration, and community engagement projects is saying farewell to two leaders — and welcoming new faces. The Sherwood Forest Trust’s…
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Local groups and good causes will soon be able to bid for grants from the Mayor’s 500 Fund. The next round of applications will be accepted from Monday, 27th January…
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Serious violence and anti-social behaviour have seen a notable drop in hotspot areas across Nottinghamshire after extra resources were targeted at tackling the issues. The Office of the Police and…
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More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT), which operates four leisure centres in the Mansfield area, has announced its Social Value (SV) figures for 2024 - with more than £3m contributed to…
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Vistry Group, a provider of mixed-tenure homes, has announced its first deal with Placefirst, a build-to-rent property developer-operator, for 139 of the 156 new homes that have been given the…
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Community groups, community interest companies, and faith-based groups in Mansfield have been awarded more than £270,000 from the Mansfield Community Grant Fund. The project is funded by the UK government…
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Fireaway Pizza, the UK’s fastest-growing pizza franchise, is to open a new restaurant in Mansfield Woodhouse in January. To celebrate the occasion, Fireaway Mansfield will be giving away its first…
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Travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College are taking their studies to a cosmic level for a project at Sherwood Observatory Planetarium and Science Centre. The £6.8m facility, which…
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Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a four-acre site in Kirkby to deliver a £18.5m, 63 new home development. The proposed site, which will be called Melrose, is located…
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West Nottinghamshire College is holding an information evening to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) take their first steps towards the world of work. It will…
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A former Mansfield woman has been named one of the top 100 influential people in the UK by a prestigious annual awards. Margaret Miles-Bramwell, the founder and chair of weight…
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A £6,000 donation from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity has helped a nursery to buy new equipment for its youngsters. Little Millers Day Nursery, which is based at King’s Mill Hospital,…
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Kind-hearted students from Quarrydale Academy, Sutton, have been thanked for a donation to King’s Mill Hospital in the town. The young people visited the Amazon Breast Unit at King’s Mill…
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A free exhibition at Mansfield Museum until the end of March aims to show that the world of tattooing is more than skin deep. Tattooing in the UK - Miners,…
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A major expansion project at Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, has seen the installation of a new sound studio, learning lounge, and wellbeing hub. It is part of a scheme…
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The Old Meeting House in Mansfield town centre is welcoming everyone to spend Friday mornings, from 10am to 1pm, in its warm space or to drop in for a hot…
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A former NHS nurse for more than 30 years has completed her dream of opening a cafe with a vintage tearoom vibe. Amy Clements, the owner of PoFfles on Station…
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A survey dedicated to Robin Hood is a chance for residents and visitors to give their views on how they see the legend, in terms of his image and how…
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Mansfield is leading the way for new pub and bar openings in the UK with a 62.5 per cent increase between 2020 and 2024, according to a new report. The…
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2025 got off to a good start for Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers’ litter-picking group, collecting six bags filled with rubbish, including cardboard, glass, a quilt and more, from around the…
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A Mansfield care home has introduced a new monitoring system to try to prevent residents from falls. The Ally Resident Acoustic Monitoring system at Newgate Lodge Care Home provides real-time…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, had an industrious start to the new year through a series of workshops and guest speakers, giving them an insight into their chosen careers.…
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Mansfield Harriers won the highest number of team awards at the combined Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Cross Country Championships at Shipley Park, Heanor — eight team golds, three silvers, three bronze…
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Mansfield fundraisers Cory Marsh and his fiancee, Deborah James, raised £84 through a festive garden at their Big Barn Lane home for the Emily Harris Foundation. It was the fifth…
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After working together over the past 18 months, Forest Town Primary School has officially joined Nova Education Trust. Leading the change is new headteacher Vanessa Farr, who previously led Birklands…
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Caring radio presenter Ian Watkins has shone a spotlight on people making a difference in the Mansfield and Ashfield community — by hosting his inaugural The Watko Star Awards. Ian…
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Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir celebrated its 80th anniversary year in 2024 with 25 events during the year, including appearing at the Royal Albert Hall and Southwell Minster. Now,…
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A five-year-old boy from Mansfield has been given a medal by the children’s charity, Little Troopers, after being brave and resilient while his dad was posted overseas for more than…
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Almost 32,000 people watched festive pantomime Aladdin at Mansfield Palace Theatre — and already more than 10 per cent of tickets have been sold for 2025’s production Snow White and…
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A community is rallying round to support a Rainworth teenager facing a long fight against cancer. Seventeen-year-old Ezmay Usher was diagnosed with muscle cancer in her pelvis in November, which…
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A specialist college has received a donation of £1,500 from a nearby business. The donation was made to Portland College by the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton towards a campaign…
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Nisa retailer Prem Uthayakumaran has made a significant donation, totalling £5,000, to community football club Mansfield Town Ability Counts through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity. The money will…
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Youngsters at a primary school have become the first in the country to complete a new programme aimed at helping children to lead happier and healthier lives. To celebrate the…
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A music festival raised £2,000 for charity in memory of a Warsop woman, writes Rob Roe. JackieFest at The Black Market Venue in the town featured six bands, creating an…
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An evening light and sound event that launched in 2024 is returning to Mansfield’s Carr Bank Park in February. Light Night has expanded to include three themed areas to walk…
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Mansfield man Rob Thomas is dreaming of flying over his hometown as part of the Red Arrows after joining the word-famous RAF aerobatics display team this year. Rob, a flight…
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An adapted seated sports provider is trying to reach its goal of recruiting more people who want to make a difference in their communities. Since launching 12 months ago, RISE.Life…
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Meadowcroft, a Sutton care home and part of Exemplar Health Care, donated 265 advent calendars and selection boxes to children at Kingsway Primary School, Kirkby, just before Christmas. Staff donated…
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Mansfield Rotary is looking to find past winners of Junior Showtime to invite them to a celebration dinner being held to commemorate 50 years of the annual event. In particular,…
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Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council’s recycling and waste partner, is donating to the charity Headway Nottingham each time residents use its free Recycling Checker in January - with a commitment of…
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Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has been named Emergency Service Of The Year at the FIRE Magazine Excellence In Fire Awards. It was the first time the service has won…
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Skegby couple John Cooper and Sharon Cooper’s last party in the garden fundraiser for the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group raised £663. The event included card bingo, Sharon’s quiz, a…
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A Sutton woman who has been caring for others for 35 years, and the leader of a Mansfield college, were named in the New Year Honours. Portland Charity care manager…
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Homeless and vulnerably housed people who use The Beacon Project in Mansfield have benefitted from the generosity of a music club for a third successive year. Mansfield Folk and Acoustic…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme is back for another year and residents can book a collection now. The scheme has been running successfully for many years…
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