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A new project is to get under way this month in Ollerton Library, looking at the town’s past and present and working with schoolchildren and community groups. Ollerton: Then and…
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Primary schools are being invited to sign up for a free two-hour workshop on the history of shopping in Mansfield. Vikings to Victorians – A History of Shopping! can be delivered…
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The John Eastwood Hospice has been at the forefront of integrating Virtual Reality technology to enhance the quality of life for patients with a terminal illness. Headsets enable patients at…
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Mansfield funeral and wedding celebrant Wayne Swiffin is collating memorial services and events being held in the area over Christmas to try to help people who have lost loved ones.…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has relaunched its free tree scheme, which has so far given more than 14,400 trees to residents and community groups over the past five years.…
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Twenty-year-old Alicia Barrett, of Southwell, will head to Dubai Autodrome this month to race in the inaugural Formula Woman Nations Cup World Qualifier. Fifty drivers from 26 countries will take…
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Seven inspirational young people have been recognised for their outstanding achievements of overcoming severe health challenges or going the extra mile for others. They were named district winners of Nottinghamshire…
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Oh no they didn’t, oh yes, they did! Fostering families were treated to an evening at Mansfield Palace Theatre during the opening weekend of its annual panto, Aladdin. In Nottinghamshire…
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Residents, businesses, and stakeholders are being invited to share their thoughts and feedback on the plans for the proposed Mansfield Connect project, a new multi-agency hub designed to bring…
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Stagecoach East Midlands held its annual Long Service Awards at Lincolnshire Showground, hosted by broadcaster and transport enthusiast David Sheppard. Team members achieving milestones of 20, 25, 30, 35 and…
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This is the first in a series of articles about the value that work placement has for students studying on a range of vocational courses at West Nottinghamshire College. Becoming…
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An interactive campaign educating people of the risks and impacts of drink and drug driving is widening its reach across Nottinghamshire. A Nottinghamshire Police roadshow will be taking place in…
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Huthwaite-based dance studio celebrated success at a dance festival at Portland College — winning five team trophies and many medals. Founder Kelly Jepson said after the Above And Beyond Dance…
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Hunters Race Night, an annual fundraiser organised by Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, raised £2,000. Held at Skegby’s Triple S Snooker and Social Club, and hosted by RN Promotions, there…
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The work of a Primary Care Network (PCN) and GP practices in Mansfield is reducing health inequalities. Dr Kathy McLean, chair of NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, visited…
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Staff and pupils at a Ravenshead primary school welcomed senior county councillors to showcase the work they do as part of the Together As One Collaboration. Coun Sam Smith, cabinet…
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An event was held to mark Mansfield Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) delivering 50,000 tests in its first year. Patients, residents, and NHS staff, as well as Mansfield mayor Andy Abrahams,…
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North Notts Cat Rescue, whose volunteers look after stray, sick and abandoned cats, is holding two festive fundraising events in Ashfield in December. The first is on Sunday, 1st December,…
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A refurbished learning zone has been officially unveiled at West Nottinghamshire College, following a month of construction and hard work. The Step Up and Progress (SUP) curriculum’s kitchen and mock…
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A construction student at West Nottinghamshire College has joined the team managing the delivery of the college's new Future Tech Skills and Knowledge Exchange for hands-on work experience. Archie Martin,…
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Stagecoach East Midlands will be spreading festive cheer in Mansfield with the launch of its Santa Bus. Decked with a winter wonderland design, featuring colourful decorations and characters, the Christmas…
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HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home in Mansfield hosted its annual Christmas Craft Market. Crafters from across the area set up stalls with a large array of items for sale,…
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Business administration consultancy Longwood Maven Ltd is continuing its sponsorship of Quarrydale United FC U9s. It said the support, which has enabled the Kirkby-based team to debut new kits, highlighted…
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Nottinghamshire County Council and Veolia are running a competition to engage the county’s youngest residents with recycling and waste minimisation. Budding artists aged 5-11 across the county have been tasked…
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Local pianist and composer Chris Miggells is hosting a special candlelit concert commemorating the extraordinary legacy of young composer Gideon Klein, who continued to create music despite being imprisoned in…
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Blidworth-based Faye Finaro, founder of the innovative SOS Beauty Mobile App, has won its sixth accolade in two years since the business was founded. It was named Best Mobile App…
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Sutton-born engineer Charlotte Briers has won a national award for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the rail industry and beyond. Charlotte, rolling stock performance lead and chair of…
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Review by Tim Morriss He’s back, oh yes he is! But entertainer Adam Moss is not behind you — he’s in front of you for the next five weeks as…
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The wonders of the universe are being brought to life as a new £6.8m planetarium prepares for lift-off - opening to the public on Monday, 25th November. Sherwood Observatory Science…
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Businesses in Mansfield and Ashfield are being urged to provide listening spaces to help employees share concerns and develop plans to improve their wellbeing. Annette Clay, of Mansfield Woodhouse-based Road…
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Families across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are being urged to have conversations about care in order to avoid potential issues in the future. Multi-award-winning Your Home Care, Mansfield’s only Outstanding-rated home…
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COLLEAGUES from a Mansfield opticians have raised thousands of pounds for al breast cancer charity in memory of their store director, Imogen Hoyle. A prize-winning raffle and a bake sale…
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Children attending a school holiday activity day at a Mansfield leisure centre had a surprise meeting with a sporting superstar. Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Charlotte Henshaw, who sometimes trains at…
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Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign For 12 days in the lead up to Christmas…
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Pantomime is as much a part of Christmas tradition as turkey and tinsel - and Mansfield Palace Theatre has three shows over the next two months - as well as…
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A Mansfield entrepreneur has been singled out as one of the top marketeers in the country as she supports hundreds of entrepreneurial business owners to scale up and realise their…
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Mansfield District Council is planning a major six-month project in 2025 to celebrate the cultural richness of the district’s global connections. All Together Now! will be an ambitious and pioneering…
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The welfare team at West Nottinghamshire College have taken delivery of a kind donation from a Nottinghamshire mental health support service. Educational psychologist Chloe Harby, of information and support service…
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Tickets are still available for the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People’s Nottingham Christmas Concert. The event takes place at the Church of The Good Shepherd, Nottingham, on Tuesday,…
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The rich history of the mining communities in Ollerton, Edwinstowe, and Bilsthorpe is being celebrated in a unique travelling heritage exhibition. Mining For Stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the…
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Women across Nottinghamshire are being invited to share their views on improving healthcare information and services across the county. The county council is running a survey to find out about…
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A determined Mansfield man is to tackle the London Marathon in memory of his courageous son — and help brighten the short lives of other sick children. Shaun Eden-Taylor has…
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A broadband engineer has combined his passion for trains and engineering know-how to create a miniature garden railway, which has already raised thousands for local charities. The story of Ollerton’s…
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As part of Sutton’s annual Christmas celebrations, the full line-up for this week’s switch-on has been announced. Out of the Box Events, on behalf of Ashfield District Council, is aiming…
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Friday (November 22nd) has been designated as the inaugural Funeral Celebrant Day to celebrate the work of people who create carefully-written funeral ceremonies that honour and celebrate a person’s life.…
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Imagine it’s 1904, in the Edwardian era. King Edward VII, the son of Queen Victoria, is on the throne, reports Edyta Cummings. People often think it was a time full…
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A fledgling Sutton business that overcame the challenges of the pandemic has grown to become a quadruple award-winning success story. Lisa Gadsby set up Team Prom in November 2019, helping…
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Volunteers are transforming community spaces while gaining skills, thanks to funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) has been awarded £60,000 by Newark and Sherwood…
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A Mansfield woman is a finalist in home care provider Caremark’s UK award The Incredibles. Nicola Carter has been recognised as one of the country’s top 10 care assistants out…
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The mum of a Kirkby soldier killed in action in Afghanistan has visited a new Ashfield District Council housing site named in his honour. Diane Sheldon said it was a…
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Members of Mansfield Town Community Trust team are tackling a 77km walk over three days to raise money for mental health initiatives at the football club. Mitchell Scotford, Bradley Giles…
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You might have trained for months or even years to take part in a marathon, so you do not want to get to the finish line and realise that you…
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Oak Tree Leisure Centre in Mansfield has reached the final of the National Fitness Awards in the Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year category. The judging process for the…
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The Children’s Bereavement Centre, which has a base in Mansfield, is to host a Christmas candlelight service in the town for the first time. The charity, which has held the…
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HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home in Mansfield is to host its annual Christmas Craft Market on Saturday,23rd November, from 1pm to 5pm. Stalls with a wide range of gifts…
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The annual Christmas Memorial Service at Mansfield Crematorium will be held on Saturday, 14th December in the Thoresby Chapel at 2pm. Photographs remembering loved ones will be screened during the…
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Mansfield Choral Society’s annual Christmas Carol Concert, a celebration of festive music and poetry, will be held at St Philip Neri’s Church, Mansfield, on Thursday, 12th December, at 7.30pm. Admission…
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A remembrance service was held at Ashfield Fire Station to remember the three local firefighters who lost their lives in the 1940 Manchester Blitz during the second world war —…
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The Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, Mansfield, is welcoming everyone to its December programme of events. Some of the highlights include: Saturday, 7th December — Coffee morning and Christmas Party…
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A former Mansfield Woodhouse woman raised more than £4,000 by completing a charity horse race, despite only learning to ride in 2023. Lyn Comerford rode in the The British Horse…
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Students studying uniformed protective services (UPS) courses organised and led the annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade at West Nottinghamshire College. More than 60 students, who aspire to careers…
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Two brave officers who died in the line of duty will again be honoured for risking their lives to protect the public. The families of Ollerton-born Pc Ged Walker and…
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Student Jacob Evans has been inspired to become an optician after an eye examination helped to save his grandmother’s life. Jacob, of Mansfield, is in the second year of an…
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Two Mansfield-based care homes, Baily House and Woodleigh, have been shortlisted in 13 categories in the East Midlands Great British Care Awards. The event highlights excellence across all aspects of…
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Local athletes bidding to become Olympians, Paralympians and Special Olympians can get help with training and equipment costs thanks to the latest round of Nottinghamshire County Council's Talented Athletes Fund.…
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Patients and visitors will soon have more ways to pay for parking at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) visitor parking system is expected to go…
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There is a new activity for people taking part in Forever Fit sesions at Warsop Health Hub thanks to the donation of a portable crown green bowls mat, and four…
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Langwith-based Rhubarb Farm, which supports vulnerable people to change their lives through horticulture, has won a health award. It was named winner of the Social Value accolade at the Health…
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Life-saving charity the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance has responded to its 30,000th call — in its 30th anniversary year. Its team of specialist paramedics, doctors, and pilots have already…
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Huthwaite Residents Group is hosting a free festive family event in conjunction with Brierley Forest Golf Club. The Winter Fair, on Friday, 13th December, from 3pm to 9pm, will include…
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THIS Christmas radio station Mansfield 103.2 has again teamed up with local businesses to raise money for the Children’s Ward at King’s Mill Hospital and the John Eastwood Hospice. It…
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Inspire Libraries, Nottinghamshire has received the Community, Participatory and Libraries Award at the annual Big Draw Festival Awards — the third consecutive win for the organisation. The awards highlight drawing…
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Ofsted inspectors have praised pupils and teachers at St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Edwinstowe. It has graded the school Good in all areas after an inspection, with the…
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A partnership between West Nottinghamshire College and Warner Hotels has been rewarded with an accolade. They were handed the Education and Business Partnership Award at the East Midlands Chamber’s Nottinghamshire…
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Sutton Lawn welcomed thousands of residents for a free night of entertainment, including a fairground, live music, and two firework displays, as Sparks in the Parks returned for the first…
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Mansfield District Council will host its annual parade to mark Remembrance Sunday on 10th November. The commemoration will begin at the Civic Centre War Memorial at 10am with a wreath-laying…
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A charity with a base in Mansfield has launched its annual campaign to help remove any barriers that stop people with learning disabilities from keeping fit and healthy. Reach Learning…
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Family firm Lidder Care, which is expanding its services to include home care, has opened new headquarters in Mansfield town centre. The company, which has served Mansfield and Ashfield for…
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The works of well-known local artist Philip Bradshaw, who sadly died earlier this year, are to feature in free exhibitions at three Ashfield churches in November. His family, including his…
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Children at Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School, Sutton, handed over goods to a foodbank as part of their harvest celebrations. The children’s efforts for Let’s All Eat were boosted by…
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Work to transform the footpaths at Kirkby Summit Pit Tip are being completed. Ashfield Distrct Council leader Coun Jason Zadrozny said the transformation at Penny Emma Way was the final…
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Mansfield mixed choir The Forest Singers are hosting a Christmas Concert at St Lawrence’s Church, Mansfield, on Saturday, 14th December, at 4pm. Tickets, priced £5, include a drink and a…
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Huthwaite-based dance school KJ's Dance & Cheer celebrated Halloween in style again this year. In their decorated studio there were Halloween-themed classes, an Halloween activity camp with games and crafts,…
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The Warsop Poppy Gang, volunteers who decorate the parish with a military-themed display each year for Remembrance Day, have again created a display in the town. On Sunday, 10th November,…
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The HEAT Hub is hosting a ‘How to Improve the Efficiency of your Home’ event in Teversal Manor Room, Buttery Lane, Teversal, on Saturday, 9th November, from 9.30am to 11.30am.…
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Huthwaite-based Taylors Transport Group are the logistics partner to Ice Tech UK (ITUK) for the second successive year, supplying transport services for Nottingham city centre’s Winter Wonderland, in association with…
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An insight into what life is like for an Army Reserve is promised at an Army Reserve Insight Night at C Company, 4MERCIAN, Army Reserve Centre, Bath Street, Mansfield, on…
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Mansfield’s Secret Santa Appeal has launched, aiming to help ensure families in need have a Christmas to remember. The Mansfield District Council appeal has been running annually since 2020 with…
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The Dukeries Leisure Centre in Ollerton is the first of three leisure centres across Newark and Sherwood District to benefit from a refurbished fitness suite. It is part of an…
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Over the last decade there has been a rapid change in energy efficiency within the home, with the introduction of greener technologies to cut energy bills and carbon emissions. The…
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Adventures, the new attraction at King's Mill Reservoir, is hosting a special event this week at its net park. From Thursday, 31st October to Saturday, 2nd November, Spooky Nets promises…
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People living with Parkinson’s are invited to join a free taster session for a new Nordic walking class that is starting in November. Organised by British Nordic Walking instructor Christine…
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Portland Pathways, a community-focused initiative that aims to improve mental health and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is opening a new hub in Kirkby, thanks to funding from Ashfield…
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A pioneering partnership between education providers and acute health services in Mansfield and Ashfield to provide local people with a gateway to careers in the NHS is going from strength…
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A new exhibition bringing the past to life is premiering at Mansfield Museum. Humans: Inhabiting the British Isles combines archaeological evidence with cutting-edge DNA analysis to shed new light on…
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A-Level students at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College posed questions to a panel of media and marketing specialists about artificial intelligence (AI). The sixth form, part of West Nottinghamshire…
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Ansvar Insurance has launched its search for three charities to support, offering a donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years. It ise looking to support charities that…
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Staff from venues in Mansfield and beyond are hosting a big sleep out to raise money for two local charities — the Children’s Bereavement Centre and John Eastwood Hospice. The…
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Residents are invited to create a textile artwork using photographs of the area's mining heritage as inspiration. A free workshop, led by the Open Doors team from the National Civil…
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A Sherwood Forest Hospitals employee’s child almost died from the RSV virus at just one week old. Now, she wants to highlight the importance of having the respiratory syncytial virus…
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Derbyshire full-service marketing agency Purpose Media has been called in to launch a comms campaign to help a UK apprenticeship college to boost its numbers. The South Normanton firm, based…
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Young Reviewers, a project being run with Mansfield Museum partners Voice, is looking for young people interested in journalism, press, and PR in the arts. Would you like to learn…
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CEE Notts is seeking community submissions to include in its online archive celebrating the town and surrounding area’s Central and Eastern European community. Thanks to support from Historic England’s Everyday…
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A courageous dog handler who was seriously assaulted in the line of duty in Mansfield Woodhouse has been nominated for a prestigious national award. Pc Chris Duffy sustained a serious…
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Family and friends are rallying round a Mansfield man who is fighting a rare blood cancer. Lewis Johnson was told to isolate for the first weeks of his treatment, meaning…
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Schoolreaders, a national charity dedicated to improving children’s literacy, is seeking volunteers in Nottinghamshire to provide reading support to primary school children who need it the most. The charity said…
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Staff and children at St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Sutton, took part in a colour run. The whole school were joined by families and friends, who bought…
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A new study that aimed to identify emerging business hubs across the UK, particularly outside busy cities with well-established corporate infrastructures, found that Mansfield topped the list in the East…
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Business, cultural, and community organisations are joining forces to ensure Mansfield has a Christmas to remember this year. Mansfield District Council said financial constraints on its budget meant there will…
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Residents in Nottinghamshire are throwing away the equivalent of around 57 million recyclable cans and newspapers every year, according to new research. This week is Recycle Week and this year…
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Independent funeral directors A.W. Lymn has launched a Safe Space scheme across its 28 funeral homes, offering places for vulnerable people to make phone calls, have private conversations or wait until…
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Every employer has a legal responsibility to provide a safe work environment for their employees. This is easier said than done because every industry has hazards and risks, even in…
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West Nottinghamshire College is delighted to have secured a prestigious Silver Award in recognition for its ongoing support for the British Armed Forces community. The Ministry of Defence awarded the…
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Nottinghamshire Hospice has launched its Light Up A Life appeal. Each year, it gives local people a chance to shine a light on the lives of loved ones who have…
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Are you passionate about books? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on a child’s life? If so, the charity Literacy Volunteers is looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to…
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More than 150 people attended a third community event aimed at supporting patients with their health and wellbeing. The event was organised by MSK Together - a partnership hosted by…
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Diverse Academies Trust has announced the name of a new 160-pupil special free school to be based in Mansfield as ‘Horizons Academy’. The academy, for which the Trust is the…
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Staff at Barchester Healthcare’s Edingley Lodge Care Home have stepped in to help one of their carers in her hour of need. Earlier this year Kelly Jones was diagnosed with…
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Amateur theatre group Westfield Folkhouse is celebrating a milestone year of producing pantomimes in Mansfield. This festive season it will be putting on Cinderella, marking 85 years of local people…
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A Fundraising mum and son climbed more than 5,000 metres over 11 days to say thank you to the John Eastwood Hospice. Nicola Aslam and her son, Olly Mooney, completed…
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Community groups, tenants and leaseholders can apply for up to £1,000 through Newark and Sherwood District Council’s 2024 – 2025 Community Chest scheme. The scheme helps to support and fund…
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Members of Kirkby Inner Wheel donated tins of food and dry goods at their October monthly meeting to be used at the Summit Centre Food Club in the town. The…
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A team of workers from a rail infrastructure engineering organisation left their train tracks behind to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for a neonatal charity. Kent PHK Ltd, Mansfield…
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An independent regional chartered accountancy is moving to larger premises in Mansfield, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion. Wright Vigar, which will be based at Unit 4B, The…
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Family and friends are rallying round a Mansfield man who is fighting a rare blood cancer. Lewis Johnson was told to isolate for the first weeks of his treatment, meaning…
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Employees from the Amazon fulfilment centres in Kegworth and Sutton supported FareShare Midlands with a £1,000 donation and two days of volunteering. FareShare Midlands is the largest food redistribution charity…
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Mansfield District Council is set to take delivery of two new waste and recycling lorries - and local people are being given a chance to name them as part of…
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Blidworth hairdresser Kerry Marsh White presented a cheque for £1,300 to the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group (below) after a coffee, cake, and raffle event at her Xpressions Hair &…
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Mansfield Woodhouse’s Brandon Lee has received a second grant from the Armchair Club. The first was in January 2023 and since then the triple jumper has gone on to represent…
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The end of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship season couldn’t have been better for Huthwaite-based Taylors Trucksport Racing, writes Paul Horton. They travelled to Jarama Circuit in Spain…
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This year’s Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards are being held at the Civic Centre on Monday, 2nd December - and nominations are wanted to find the area's next stars to follow…
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The northern lights, nature, and a child at play were winning images in the Discover Ashfield Photography Competition. Ashfield residents were asked to capture images from around the district in…
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More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT), which manages four leisure centres in Mansfield, is again partnering with national charity the Children’s Book Project to collect books for underprivileged children. Until 31st…
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This weekend Archery GB is hosting the 2024 Run Archery European Cup at Sherwood Forest, the legendary home of archery. More than 80 participants from across Europe will be competing…
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A businessman has been thanked by Mansfield Rotary with a special award after he helped to transform its Christmas sleigh. A regular sight across the streets and supermarkets of Mansfield…
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The cast of this year’s Mansfield Palace Theatre pantomime, Aladdin, say they can’t wait to get down to work on the new show, which has already sold more than 70…
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A holiday camp for children who receive free school meals is returning to West Nottinghamshire College for the third time this October half-term. With funding from Nottinghamshire County Council, the…
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A MANSFIELD opticians is hosting a fundraising event on Tuesday, 15th October to raise money for a local charity in memory of store director Imogen Hoyle (pictured). Colleagues at Specsavers…
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The John Eastwood Hospice is opening a new pop-up charity shop on Burns Lane, Warsop, from Wednesday, 9th October, at 10.30am. A spokesperson for the Sutton hospice said: "We have…
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A packed Southwell Minster enjoyed the 80th Anniversary Concert of Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir (MDMVC). It also featured the Eastwood Collieries, Bestwood, and St Edmundsbury male voice choirs…
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The latest and last evening party held by Sharon and John Cooper in their Skegby garden room raised a further £721 for the Amazons Breast Cancer Support Group, taking their…
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Pinders Opticians is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Eye Spa Dry Eye Treatment Centre. This innovative facility provides cutting-edge solutions for individuals suffering from dry eye disease…
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Boxes full of old Nottinghamshire Police uniforms and equipment have been donated to forces overseas, thanks to a West Nottinghamshire College student. The National Police Aid Charity (NPAC) initiative will…
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A new course is coming to West Nottinghamshire College aimed at getting 16 to 18-year-olds into a career in the rail industry. The Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Track…
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Children and staff at Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School, Sutton, say they are thrilled with the transformation of their sensory garden, completed by volunteers from construction and engineering group Galliford…
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Ashfield’s skyline is set to come to life as a fireworks extravaganza returns for the first time in over a decade with Sparks in the Park on Saturday, 2nd November. …
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Work is under way at Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone, to improve the flow of its river and ecology as part of The Nottinghamshire Three Rivers Restoration project, a partnership…
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Work to build a new school in Mansfield for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is progressing. To mark the first stages, Nottinghamshire County councillors and partners gathered…
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A Mansfield school celebrated its 70th birthday by remembering the famous woman it was named after. Ethel Wainwright, Mansfield’s first female mayor in 1929, was a strong supporter of the…
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Patients who have cataracts are set to benefit from a new one-stop clinic that will reduce the need for multiple hospital visits ahead of surgery. The official opening of the…
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More Leisure Community Trust (MCLT) has announced the return of its Big Open Weekend, offering two days of free fitness taster sessions, classes, events and more in October. The event,…
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The People’s Theatre Company will visit Mansfield Palace Theatre on Tuesday, 22nd October, at 2pm, for There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly - a story told with…
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Sick and vulnerable young people have benefitted from Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club’s generosity. A donation of £400 was made to two charities — PACT and Changing Lives through Horses…
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Young audiences are invited to embark on lively adventures filled with fun and creativity this October half-term a Children’s Festival at Mansfield Museum. Toot! is a magical musical adventure that…
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Mansfield-based funeral celebrant Wayne Swiffin has been nominated for a prestigious award for his work. Wayne, who is also a public relations consultant, is a member of the Association of…
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To mark National Poetry Day — the biggest mass celebration of poetry in the UK — Gill Griffiths, of Mansfield Woodhouse, has submitted the following: Chicken was awake, it was…
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A Saturday open event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus on Saturday, 5th October to give young people the chance to find out more about college life…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hosted another Step into the NHS event in September in partnership with West Nottinghamshire College and Nottingham Trent University. Held at King's Mill Hospital,…
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A Sutton soldier parachuted into Arnhem in the Netherlands to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of airborne soldiers who fought in the second world war. Lance Corporal Aron Barker-Haywood’s jump…
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The creation of an £8.8m skills hub to train people for careers in emerging industries and help businesses adapt to new technologies has taken a major step forward. Education and…
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A Rainworth charity that has been making a difference to people’s lives for more than 30 years is celebrating winning a regional award. The Social Action Hub works to improve…
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2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Mansfield Choral Society — and to mark the jubilee milestone it has been hosting a series of celebratory concerts. The latest is Come To…
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More than 70% of tickets have already been sold for this year’s festive panto at Mansfield Palace Theatre — and the cast has now been confirmed. Headlining the production of…
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West Nottinghamshire College has been awarded a Gold College of Excellence 2024 by Ragdale Hall Spa to recognise outstanding practice and standards in beauty training. The Gold College of Excellence award certifies…
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Olympic double gold medal swimmer Rebecca Adlington was the star guest at a special swimming-based fundraiser for good causes in Mansfield and Ashfield. Rebecca and her daughter, Summer, swam sponsored…
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King’s Mill Hospital in Sutton is among the first in the UK to introduce Martha’s Rule, which provides patients and their families with easy access to an urgent review if…
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A sports hub at Sutton Lawn moved a step closer after Ashfield District Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for the extension and refurbishment of the current pavilion building, and creating…
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A Mansfield postmaster has received a long-service award from the Post Office. Kalvinder Sohal, better known to customers as Kal, has been at the heart of the Bull Farm community…
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An appeal has been launched to find the family and friends of six Kirkby wartime firefighters who died or were seriously injured during the Christmas blitz in Manchester in 1940.…
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More than 250 competitors are expected at the 2024 British National Ploughing Championships, and country festival, on the Thoresby Estate, near Ollerton, on 12th and 13th October. In the 73-year history…
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Bristol Street Motors Hyundai Mansfield has been named the second-best dealership in the UK for customer experience, according to independent review site JudgeService. The dealership, on Southwell Road West, had…
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A company that helps small businesses needs your help - to win votes at the East Midlands Small Business Awards. The Social Little Bird Co, which offers a helping hand…
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Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) will bring Hollywood-level excitement to the Palace Theatre through two events hosted by local stuntman John B. Tannen in October. Best known as the voice…
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Residents at HC-One’s Berry Hill Park care home in Mansfield have been busy transforming their garden area in a bid to win this year’s HC-One national Gardens in Bloom competition,…
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A war memorial in Mansfield has been given a much-needed makeover thanks to a new scheme allowing residents to identify public spaces that can be cleaned up by people doing…
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An eight-year-old Huthwaite boy who raised £8,000 for charity after losing both legs to sepsis has won a national award — thanks to the votes of thousands of people. William…
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The first round of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Scheme saw 16 groups benefit from funding – supporting a wide range of community projects across the district…
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A Step into the NHS event, organised by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with West Nottinghamshire College and Nottingham Trent University, is taking place at King's Mill…
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A Sutton man who left school with no exam qualifications has published his first book after returning to education aged 30. Carl Ellis, founder of social enterprise Mindful Sprouts, will…
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Individuals, teams, and community partners who go above and beyond for Sherwood Forest Hospitals were celebrated at the trust’s 2024 Excellence Awards ceremony. More than 500 nominations were received for…
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The Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, Mansfield, is inviting people to a free harvest singing celebration. On Sunday, 6th October, Mansfield choir the Forest Singers will be performing at the…
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Mansfield Town Film Festival has announced a collaboration with the British Film Institute (BFI) to screen classic action films at the town’s Palace Theatre in October. The initiative will showcase…
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Mansfield Town owners John and Carolyn Radford presented a cheque for £750 to representatives of John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, at a match in September. The money was raised at the…
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Mansfield Building Society has formed an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to update its core banking system and front-end digital platforms. The mutual has selected the TCS BaNCS platform…
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Blidworth-based entrepreneur Faye Finaro, who launched the SOS Beauty mobile app two years ago, won two accolades at the Female Boss Awards. She received the Female Empowerment Award, while SOS…
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Ashfield District Council has launched a new project to connect businesses with local graduates, funded by its share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Ashfield GradBoost project will work…
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AG Corporate Law, a boutique law firm based in Mansfield, has relocated its headquarters to a larger office space, a move driven by the firm’s continued growth and expanding client…
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A detonated first world war hand grenade was among items added to a special exhibition as a village celebrated its history. Clipstone Community Regeneration Group has successfully completed an initiative…
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A caring Sutton boy brought a smile to young hospital patients and nursing staff. Sam Jones made the donation of £920 to the Children’s Ward at King’s Mill Hospital, via…
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Two students from West Nottinghamshire College climbed the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon in aid of national charity DrugFAM. Uniformed protective services learners Thor Smith and Tom…
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Mansfield Primary Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust, has again been rated Good by Ofsted. Inspectors reported on the school’s commitment to building strong relationships with the community, its engaging…
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A primary academy in Mansfield Woodhouse has been singled out for praise by Ofsted inspectors. The Bramble Academy, which was previously told it required improvement, has now been given a…
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Local businesses are joining forces with Mansfield District Council next week for a Day of Action led by Mansfield BID to spruce up the town centre. The autumn blitz will…
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Two of the play areas at Sherwood Pines are being removed and will be replaced by an attraction that will focus on inclusivity and accessibility. The new play area, which…
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The annual Welcome Week fair was a resounding success at West Nottinghamshire College, seeing students new and returning to socialise and enjoy fun, games, and ice-breaker activities. The event brought…
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There were talks on trees, bats, and butterflies at a community event focusing on outdoor learning and environmental education. It was hosted by Sherwood Forest Trust, which works with public…
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The principal of Sutton-based ATTFE College, Liz Barrett, has been appointed a deputy lieutenant for Nottinghamshire. Deputy lieutenants assist Nottinghamshire’s Lord Lieutenant and represent the King and the Crown at…
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Ashfield Community Safety Partnership has secured £476,168.30 funding to implement community safety initiatives in the area and protect vulnerable people. The money has come from the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime…
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Nottinghamshire Hospice – a local charity that cares for people dying from incurable illnesses – is showcasing its nurses and healthcare staff in a bid to attract more people to…
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Housebuilder Honey will build 114 new three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes in Edwinstowe after being granted planning permission for a £42m development. Called Homes by honey at Thoresby Vale, the development…
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