Posted on 7th Jul 
No Comments
Working on the site of a new college building has given construction student Archie Martin ambitions to build for his future in the sector. The 17-year-old has spent hundreds of…
Read MorePosted on 7th Jul No Comments
The Old Meeting House Mansfield held a well-attended open day to showcase its work in the community. Helpers explained displays to visitors, and gave information on groups that the chapel…
Read MorePosted on 7th Jul No Comments
The streets of Newton will be lined with people, bunting and dancing on Saturday, 12th July for the village's annual carnival. Running for 26 years, Newton Carnival will begin at…
Read MorePosted on 7th Jul No Comments
Charity fundraisers Cory Marsh and Deborah James again marked the birthday of the NHS, this time by posing for photographs with their 77 balloons at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. For…
Read MorePosted on 7th Jul No Comments
The work of Trussell (formerly Trussell Trust) and its food banks was explained to Forest Town Welcome Group. Jenny Farall-Bird, area manager, and Michelle Jennings, project manager of Sherwood Forest…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jul No Comments
Year 11 students at the Meden School in Warsop held their annual prom at Thoresby Riding Hall on Thursday, 3rd July. Here is a selection of their photos from the…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jul No Comments
A well-attended fundraising fashion show in St Alban’s Church, Forest Town, raised nearly £500 for church funds. SOS Charity Fashion Shows showcased a wide variety of ladies’ fashions, some of…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jul No Comments
Mansfield speech and drama teacher Ann Jones said she was deeply honoured to be presented with a certificate of fellowship by the New Era Academy. The highest award the academy…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jul No Comments
Mansfield Town Film Festival is back for 2025, bringing a unique programme of independent films from around the world. Across three days at Mansfield Palace Theatre, the festival will showcase…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jul No Comments
Are you based in and around Mansfield? Are you a young person who would like to attend Mansfield Town Film Festival for free and share your opinion on the films…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jul No Comments
The final week of the academic year ended with celebrations at West Nottinghamshire College as students’ hard work, skills, and success in overcoming adversity was recognised at three awards ceremonies…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jul No Comments
The UK’s first Gene Haas Centre for Advanced Manufacturing has officially opened at West Nottinghamshire College — marking a major leap forward for the region’s engineering and manufacturing sector. It…
Read MorePosted on 3rd Jul No Comments
A pillar of the swimming community was remembered at the second Allen Urch Memorial Open Meet. Allen, who died in 2022, started coaching with SSC around 1966 — remaining there…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
A nurse at King’s Mill Hospital who goes the extra mile for patients has received recognition for her compassion. Frenz Ara Jacosalem, a registered nurse on Ward 44 at the…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
Children receiving treatment for diabetes at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust have been learning how to manage their condition thanks to a charity donation. Money from the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
Mansfield District Council has opened all UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grant programmes, providing a boost for local businesses and community organisations. The UKSPF funding, provided by the UK Government…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
A project that has helped to connect former mining communities with Sherwood Forest’s heritage and nature has won a national award. Miner2Major, led by Nottinghamshire County Council and supported by…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
A popular beauty spot that offers a glimpse into Ashfield’s past is preparing for its next steps thanks to more than £250,000 of investment. Ashfield District Council, in partnership with…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
The latest work of a Warsop playwright, who uses her mining communities background as inspiration, is to be staged on the West End. Beth Steel’s Till The Stars Come Down,…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
An Ashfield tourist attraction is gearing up for a fun-packed weekend for all the family as part of its first birthday celebrations. Adventures, based on the shore of King’s Mill…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jul No Comments
Hundreds of children from schools within the Flying High Partnership joined together for two days of indoor athletics events. Among those taking part at Kirkby Leisure Centre were youngsters from…
Read MorePosted on 1st Jul No Comments
Sutton will be taking a step back in time for the next two weeks as an exhibition comes to town. Victory Nottinghamshire, the VE/VJ 80th anniversary exhibition, will be at…
Read MorePosted on 1st Jul No Comments
An arson attack at an Ashfield park has highlighted the value of the district council’s new tree and woodland strategy. The council said it was essential that the district’s tree…
Read MorePosted on 1st Jul No Comments
The Sherwood Forest Trust Woodland Festival, at Thoresby Park on 26th and 27th July, from 10am to 4pm each day, promises a free family day out celebrating our woodlands, wildlife,…
Read MorePosted on 1st Jul No Comments
Families, farmers, and others living and working in rural communities supported Nottinghamshire Police’s fourth rural showcase event. Hundreds of visitors got an inside look at tools used to fight crime,…
Read MorePosted on 27th Jun No Comments
Southwell Road Post Office in Mansfield has reopened at a new location - Costcutter on Southwell Road West in the town. Post Office area change manager David Woodhead said: “We…
Read MorePosted on 27th Jun No Comments
Resilience, great improvements, confidence and professionalism were just some of the attributes applauded by this year’s supported internship team at West Nottinghamshire College. An afternoon of celebrations was enjoyed by…
Read MorePosted on 27th Jun No Comments
Senior midday supervisor Linda King is retiring from Ladybrook’s Flying High Academy after 44 years at the Mansfield school. Starting as a cleaner in 1981, Linda soon became a midday…
Read MorePosted on 26th Jun No Comments
A funeral directors has raised thousands of pounds for a national charity that supports individuals impacted by a rare medical condition – leukodystrophy. A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has raised…
Read MorePosted on 26th Jun No Comments
Local residents who are out of work, or looking for first employment, will be offered a pathway into a career driving heavy goods vehicles thanks to a new apprenticeship scheme…
Read MorePosted on 26th Jun No Comments
Mansfield District Council is running a five-day campaign to raise awareness of the work of its Community Protection team in tackling anti-social behaviour. Under the theme Working Together for a…
Read MorePosted on 26th Jun No Comments
Interactive experiences, hands-on demonstrations, and a chance to engage with the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force is promised at the Armed Forces Mansfield Town Show. Taking place…
Read MorePosted on 25th Jun No Comments
People are being encouraged to play their part in helping to record the names of those from the county who died during the second world war. The Nottinghamshire Great War…
Read MorePosted on 25th Jun No Comments
Vicar Water Country Park in Clipstone was one of two venues as hundreds of primary school pupils took part in interactive safety events that were designed to teach essential life…
Read MorePosted on 24th Jun No Comments
A 250-year-old law firm with branches in Newark, Southwell and Mansfield has raised more than £78,000 by participating in an annual charity Will-writing campaign. Tallents Solicitors has taken part in…
Read MorePosted on 24th Jun No Comments
Business students at West Nottinghamshire College have brought glitter and applause to the stage at their end-of-year celebrations. Introduced by head of business, travel and professional studies Hayley Wood, the…
Read MorePosted on 24th Jun No Comments
Cutting costs without cutting corners: A smarter way to equip your office Every office has a budget, but not every budget reflects reality. You’re expected to save money, keep teams…
Read MorePosted on 19th Jun No Comments
Exam watchdog Ofqual members visited Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) campuses in Sutton and Ollerton, talking to the learning provider and its students about their experiences of courses, exams,…
Read MorePosted on 19th Jun No Comments
Toolstation has confirmed the opening of a new store in Mansfield Woodhouse, on Hallam Way, Old Mill Lane Industrial Estate, on Monday, 23rd June. Six new positions have been created.…
Read MorePosted on 19th Jun No Comments
Members of the public are being invited to give their views on their experience of Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust and to help improve services. ‘Coffee and Connect’ is a new,…
Read MorePosted on 19th Jun No Comments
The mum of an Ashfield soldier killed in action has been given a tour of a new housing site named in his memory. Diane Sheldon was taken around the new…
Read MorePosted on 18th Jun No Comments
The entrance to Nottinghamshire’s first Community Diagnostic Centre, being built in Mansfield, will be transformed into a commemorative garden, thanks to a partnership between college students, the NHS, and constructors.…
Read MorePosted on 18th Jun No Comments
Ashfield residents needing help with taking control of their finances can access free support. The district council’s Ashfield Financial Resilience Programme, which has been funded through the UK Shared Prosperity,…
Read MorePosted on 18th Jun No Comments
The Frenbot Football charity match has again received support from Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club. The club donated £400 towards this year’s Frenbot fundraiser at Forest Town Arena on Sunday,…
Read MorePosted on 18th Jun No Comments
A concern for world peace was the key finding from a series of Rotakids workshops held at eight schools in the Retford area. Working with the Rotary Club of Retford,…
Read MorePosted on 17th Jun No Comments
A specialist school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Mansfield, is celebrating after receiving a Ofsted report that highlights its transformation since joining Nexus Multi Academy…
Read MorePosted on 17th Jun No Comments
A flypast by a Spitfire and Hurricane is one of the highlights planned at a family fun day and music festival in Rainworth. Renfest, which is put on by Team…
Read MorePosted on 17th Jun No Comments
A major Mansfield bus operator is set to “surprise and delight” several lucky customers with acts of kindness to celebrate Clean Air Day. On Thursday, 19th June, operations managers from…
Read MorePosted on 17th Jun No Comments
SmellTaste, a UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with smell and taste impairments, is to host a second peer support meet-up in Mansfield. The event, which is again being…
Read MorePosted on 17th Jun No Comments
Residents are being invited to contribute to a consultation that could change how council housing is allocated across the Mansfield and Ashfield districts. Mansfield and Ashfield district councils are reviewing…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Students and staff in West Nottinghamshire College’s hair and beauty salon in Mansfield, Revive, welcomed two celebrated professionals from the world of hairdressing for a day of inspiration and education.…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
There’s less than a week to go until the first Ashfield summer event from the district council -Films in the Park at Selston Country Park on Saturday, 21st June. The…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Ambitious plans to transform a long-derelict area of Mansfield town centre into social housing have been given the green light. The flagship regeneration scheme on White Hart Street was approved…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe, which has been raising money for local charities for more than 40 years through its annual panto, has said a fond farewell to its long-time dame.…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Kirkby Inner Wheel Club has donated a bleed control kit to The Summit Centre in the town. It was the third bought from The Daniel Baird Foundation, the others being…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Mansfield Woodhouse’s Ryan Clarke, Mansfield District Corps of Drums bandmaster and founder, has been awarded a BEM for services to the community in Nottinghamshire. Ryan, who said he was honoured,…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Mansfield’s Pat Kowalenko has been honoured with the BEM (British Empire Medal) for charitable services to the community in the King’s Birthday Honours. Last year he was recognised by the…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Mansfield Old Meeting House Unitarian Church, which has been in the centre of the town for more than 300 years, is hosting an open day. The chapel has contributed to…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Mansfield area leisure centres are introducing a Little Lungs, Big Impact initiative to prioritise the health of young children. More Leisure Community Trust - which operates Warsop Health Hub, and…
Read MorePosted on 16th Jun No Comments
Mansfield's Southwell Road Post Office has closed and will move to newly-fitted premises in Costcutter at 134 Southwell Road West, Mansfield. The new branch will open on Wednesday, 25th June…
Read MorePosted on 14th Jun No Comments
One of the leading figures behind the new planetarium and science centre at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Dr Steve Wallace, chair and…
Read MorePosted on 14th Jun No Comments
Simon Martin, executive leader at the Sutton and Ollerton college sites of Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE), has been made a MBE (Member of the Order of the British…
Read MorePosted on 14th Jun No Comments
A champion of sport for people with disabilities and an ambassador for Ashfield is among those recognised in the King’s birthday honours. Pete Edwards, chair of the Ashfield Health and…
Read MorePosted on 13th Jun No Comments
West Nottinghamshire College has created significant extra space at its construction centre in Mansfield following the demolition of disused former brewery buildings. The large, derelict fermentation sheds at the rear…
Read MorePosted on 13th Jun No Comments
The John Eastwood Hospice is preparing to host its annual Summer Fair, which is being held a little earlier than usual this year. It will be held at its Sutton…
Read MorePosted on 12th Jun No Comments
A charity that responds to around four life-threatening emergencies a day has been given a major boost, thanks to the generosity of fundraisers and donors. The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air…
Read MorePosted on 12th Jun No Comments
Disused land in a neglected part of Mansfield town centre and in Kirkby could be transformed into new homes. In Mansfield, the site — bordered by White Hart Street, Dame…
Read MorePosted on 11th Jun No Comments
Ryan has been crowned New Houghton’s Slimming World Man of the Year 2025. The competition recognises the most inspiring male slimmers and winners are voted for by their fellow group…
Read MorePosted on 11th Jun No Comments
Media students from West Nottinghamshire College have made a meaningful contribution to a local charity by producing a new staff training video to support their work in schools. Literacy Volunteers,…
Read MorePosted on 11th Jun No Comments
A celebration open day is being held at the historic St Peter and St Paul's Church in Mansfield town centre - and everyone is invited to join the fun. Free…
Read MorePosted on 11th Jun No Comments
Nottinghamshire Scouts held a Thank You Garden Party celebration for its volunteers in the gardens of The Archbishop’s Palace within Southwell Minster. The event honoured volunteers awarded some of the…
Read MorePosted on 11th Jun No Comments
Community and voluntary organisations are being offered the chance to apply for a share of £300,000 grant funding to help people feel safer. It is part of Police and Crime…
Read MorePosted on 11th Jun No Comments
Warsop Health Hub is celebrating its first anniversary this month, marking 12 months of transforming the health and wellbeing of residents. Delivered by Mansfield District Council and operated by More…
Read MorePosted on 10th Jun No Comments
Mansfield Carnival is back for the third year on Saturday, 21st June and this year’s theme will be One World, celebrating global unity and caring for planet Earth. The Mansfield…
Read MorePosted on 10th Jun No Comments
Council tenants are being warned of the dangers of signing contracts with cold callers who turn up on their doorstep in Ashfield. Ashfield District Council is encouraging residents not to…
Read MorePosted on 9th Jun No Comments
Appreciation events for volunteers were hosted by Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with Your CVS. They included an afternoon tea, with live performances by vintage music vocalist Jayne…
Read MorePosted on 9th Jun No Comments
Work to create a cycling and walking network that connects key landmarks across Ashfield is set to start later this year. It aims to create a healthier, greener alternative to…
Read MorePosted on 9th Jun No Comments
A new community grants programme offering funding opportunities for charities and organisations in Ashfield is open for applications. Successful applicants can use any funding for creative projects, to back local…
Read MorePosted on 9th Jun No Comments
Newgate Lodge Care Home in Mansfield is taking part in Care Home Open Week 2025, from Monday 16th to Sunday, 22nd June, by inviting members of the local community to…
Read MorePosted on 9th Jun No Comments
The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group’s annual Fashion Show, hosted by Kath Finan, of the Complete Clothing Company, raised £1,195 to support its work helping breast cancer patients at King’s…
Read MorePosted on 7th Jun No Comments
The role of Academy Transformation Trust Further Education College in Sutton was discussed by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden and Natalie Baker-Napier, head of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire…
Read MorePosted on 6th Jun No Comments
Nottinghamshire-based home care provider Respectful Care has been awarded an Outstanding rating in all five categories it was assessed — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led — by the Care…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jun No Comments
Work to refurbish the tennis courts at Manor Park in Mansfield Woodhouse is expected to be completed in July. The Mansfield District Council-owned courts are benefitting from another round of…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jun No Comments
New sports facilities are set to transform Kingsway Park in Kirkby, thanks to funding of more than £2m. Work will include demolishing part of the current pavilion building and creating…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jun No Comments
Understanding whether you or your child have autism or ADHD can be a journey filled with questions. Portland’s new private assessment service can help you find clarity and a path…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jun No Comments
The workforce at Mansfield baby company Mayborn Group — the parent group for Tommee Tippee — has designed and built a bug mansion at its Hamilton Way site. To mark…
Read MorePosted on 5th Jun No Comments
The community and voluntary sector in Ashfield has received a £300,000 windfall from the National Lottery. Ashfield Voluntary Action, based in Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Kirkby, will use the…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jun No Comments
Quick-thinking police officers helped save a man’s life after he fell off his bike and went into cardiac arrest near Clumber Park. The man, in his 50s, was riding his…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jun No Comments
The number of phishing scams reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) has reached more than 41 million since its launch in April 2020. This has resulted in 217,000…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jun No Comments
Thousands of people have been supported to keep active at local parkruns over almost 13 years. During June those giving up their own time to organise the now four local…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jun No Comments
The second year of Mansfield District Council as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation has seen a long list of achievement in raising the quality and quantity of artistic…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jun No Comments
At least four charities will benefit from this year’s annual Frenbot Football match. This year’s fundraiser — at Forest Town Arena on Sunday, 3rd August — will see Frenbot FC…
Read MorePosted on 4th Jun No Comments
Three local leisure centres are offering two days of free swimming lessons and family fun swims during the Big Splash Weekend - Saturday 7th and Sunday, 8th June. The weekend…
Read MorePosted on 3rd Jun No Comments
A memorial golf tournament in the Dukeries raised £2,500 for the John Eastwood Hospice in Sutton. Almost 100 golfers, making up 24 teams, took part in the third annual event…
Read MorePosted on 3rd Jun No Comments
A derelict site is set to be transformed into a striking gateway, bringing more businesses and homes to Kirkby. Ashfield District Council has revealed its plans for North Kirkby Gateway,…
Read MorePosted on 3rd Jun No Comments
The John Eastwood Hospice Summer Fair is back at its Sutton home on Saturday, 21st June, from 12noon to 4pm. Fun, food, and fundraising is promised, including many stalls, entertainment…
Read MorePosted on 3rd Jun No Comments
A snapshot of one of the most volatile and unsettling periods of English history will be played out in Sherwood Forest. The English Civil War pitted supporters of Oliver Cromwell…
Read MorePosted on 3rd Jun No Comments
Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir is to perform at the International Bomber Command Centre’s annual remembrance service on Thursday, 24th July. The service is part of the Lincoln centre’s…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jun No Comments
Mansfield Choral Society is presenting A Choral Kaleidoscope at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield, on Saturday, 5th July, promising music for a summer’s evening. The concert will be café style —…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jun No Comments
A community hub can upgrade its heating thanks to support from a foundation. The Summit Centre, Kirkby, will buy a new boiler after £19,837 funding from the npower Business Solutions…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jun No Comments
The main event of Ashfield District Council’s summer entertainment programme will be a three-day extravaganza in August. Ashfield Show is set to be held on Sutton Lawn from Friday 8th…
Read MorePosted on 2nd Jun No Comments
A free community fun day hosted by Nottinghamshire Police will take place in Carr Bank Park, Mansfield, on Saturday, 26th July, from 12noon to 3pm. Visitors will be able to…
Read MorePosted on 30th May No Comments
Work has begun to review Mansfield’s Local Plan, the strategy document that acts as a blueprint for development in the future. Residents, businesses, and visitors can have their say on…
Read MorePosted on 30th May No Comments
Unsung heroes making a difference across Ashfield are being encouraged to step forward for a groundbreaking new scheme offering free access to local leisure facilities – but just two weeks…
Read MorePosted on 30th May No Comments
Helping carers with financial information, support, wellbeing, and much more is the aim of the Mansfield Carers Roadshow over three days in June. Held at Mansfield Community Hospital, it will…
Read MorePosted on 29th May No Comments
Thousands of ‘missing’ blood donors in the East Midlands are being urgently called on as the NHS warns that supplies of O negative are critically low. NHS Blood and Transplant…
Read MorePosted on 29th May No Comments
A Kirkby community centre has received a new lease of life thanks to a scheme that sees offenders give back to the community. Over several days people taking part in…
Read MorePosted on 29th May No Comments
The Social Action Hub in Rainworth is hosting a new family event in June. Summer Family Fiesta will include live music, games and prizes, a Revive shop, raffles and a…
Read MorePosted on 29th May No Comments
Supporters of King’s Mill, Newark, and Mansfield Community hospitals can further give back to the health facilities by signing up to a new weekly lottery that has a top cash…
Read MorePosted on 29th May No Comments
Warsop Health Hub, on Carr Lane, is celebrating 12 months of keeping the local community active. On 1st June, to mark its first birthday, it will be offering a range…
Read MorePosted on 29th May No Comments
Digital design students at West Nottinghamshire College brought the imaginations of Mansfield schoolchildren to life in its annual Monster Project. The youngsters from Abbey Primary School, Forest Town, were challenged…
Read MorePosted on 28th May No Comments
West Nottinghamshire College and Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Mansfield Hub will be hosting open events on Saturday, 14th June to give people the chance to find out more about further…
Read MorePosted on 27th May No Comments
Film lovers rejoice! Nottinghamshire’s biggest celebration of cinema is back in Mansfield for its third and biggest year yet. Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) will again be based at the…
Read MorePosted on 27th May No Comments
Severn Trent has completed its £76m project in Mansfield that aimed to make the town more flood resilient. Since 2022, the water company installed 343 sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), adding…
Read MorePosted on 27th May No Comments
West Nottinghamshire College’s trainee chefs welcomed a former student back to the Refined restaurant kitchens. Oska Ready, 22, graduated from the Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma back in 2021. He…
Read MorePosted on 26th May No Comments
The Rotary Club of Sutton-in-Ashfield has donated £2,500 to foodbanks, charities, and community groups from its 2025 Community Action Fund. Thirteen organisations based in and around the town received grants,…
Read MorePosted on 24th May No Comments
Berry Hill Primary School has received two grants to support the outdoor play of its nursery children. A Tesco Stronger Starts grant enabled the Mansfield school to buy bikes, scooters,…
Read MorePosted on 23rd May No Comments
The Fox & Crown in Sutton has reopened to the public after a six-figure investment. Key features of the investment at the Flaming Grill pub include a transformed interior aimed…
Read MorePosted on 23rd May No Comments
Pianist and composer Chris Miggells appears to be on a mission. He wants to help more and more people experience classical music, writes Wayne Swiffin. And when he says experience,…
Read MorePosted on 22nd May No Comments
A Mansfield grandmother continues to defy the odds 25 years on from being told she had five years to live, thanks to a lifesaving clinical trial. Now Kathryn Oddie has…
Read MorePosted on 22nd May No Comments
Kym Stretton’s progressive health conditions mean that lately she has found it difficult to dress and undress herself in her Forest Town home. But thanks to her newly-qualified support dog…
Read MorePosted on 22nd May No Comments
Mansfield Crematorium is inviting families to visit and commemorate the lives of fathers and father figures. Families are invited to visit the Thoresby Chapel on Sunday, 15th June at 10.30am…
Read MorePosted on 21st May No Comments
Former professional footballer turned children’s author Luke Staton talked to youngsters about his sporting career and what motivated him to write during a visit to St Mary’s Church of England…
Read MorePosted on 21st May No Comments
A-Level students from West Nottinghamshire College have engaged in a powerful and enlightening mental health panel debate, exploring the complexities and challenges surrounding adolescent and young adult mental wellbeing. The…
Read MorePosted on 21st May No Comments
The family of an Edwinstowe man have raised thousands of pounds in his memory to improve dementia care. Former economics lecturer Brian Elgie, who was living with dementia and receiving…
Read MorePosted on 21st May No Comments
A 37-year-old from Sutton will take on the Edinburgh Marathon this Sunday (25th May), inspired by his wife, who underwent a leg amputation after being diagnosed with an exceptionally rare…
Read MorePosted on 21st May No Comments
Parkinson’s UK has launched its largest-ever fundraiser, the Nurse Appeal. The ambitious appeal is aiming to raise £9m to fund Parkinson's nurses and other specialists, and every penny raised from…
Read MorePosted on 21st May No Comments
A housebuilder made a donation to help Sutton schoolchildren glow on the go for Walk to School Week. Barratt Homes gifted 35 hi-vis vests to pupils at Forest Glade Primary…
Read MorePosted on 20th May No Comments
Major Oak Pop Choir will be performing songs from films, musicals and more at The Power Of Love charity concert at Mansfield Civic Centre on Sunday, 6th July. Proceeds will…
Read MorePosted on 20th May No Comments
Eleven children became mini-medics after receiving first aid and CPR training at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton. Amazon employees took their children to the centre to take a course…
Read MorePosted on 20th May No Comments
Staff at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have teamed up to take part in a Cancer Research UK Race for Life Pretty Muddy event after two shock health diagnoses. Teacher Fliss…
Read MorePosted on 19th May No Comments
Travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College went on a seaside adventure, combining business with pleasure in sunny Blackpool. A four-day residential saw learners enjoy the tourist sites of…
Read MorePosted on 15th May No Comments
West Nottinghamshire College’s work placement team has celebrated yet another highly successful year of positive placements in industry for over 1,900 students. Work placements are a significant part of many…
Read MorePosted on 14th May No Comments
A new local group aims to preserve and celebrate Mansfield Cemetery. Friends of Mansfield Cemetery will be hosting its first event in June, an open day at the cemetery, aiming…
Read MorePosted on 14th May No Comments
Mansfield-based TIS has been awarded a multi-million pound Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract to support the Royal Navy’s internal communications system. Under the five-year contract, TIS will provide comprehensive supply…
Read MorePosted on 13th May No Comments
A Mansfield Woodhouse man has been recognised for his tireless work to maintain the town’s Millennium Green. Robert (Bob) Thacker was presented with the Environmental Star Award when Mansfield Building…
Read MorePosted on 13th May No Comments
Residents from Lidder Care’s Newgate Lodge Care Home and Lowmoor Nursing Home were given a matchday experience at two Mansfield Town fixtures. Accompanied by carers, residents Ken Hayden and Raymond…
Read MorePosted on 13th May No Comments
A slimmer who transformed his life by losing seven stones is using his success to shape a new career — helping other people achieve their weight loss dreams. When Damian…
Read MorePosted on 12th May No Comments
£500-worth of Newark and Sherwood Gift Cards are set to be given away between 12th and 25th May by local businesses, encouraging residents to ‘shop local’ and boost the local…
Read MorePosted on 12th May No Comments
Mansfield contemporary still life artist Kasey Paige Meakin has been selected for the London Art Biennale 2025, one of the UK’s most-respected international art events. Held from 16th to 20th…
Read MorePosted on 12th May No Comments
Ashfield District Council has launched a new test trading programme at its markets to provide people with an opportunity to develop and try out their business ideas trading to the…
Read MorePosted on 10th May No Comments
Photos by Paul Horton and Kate Hollingsworth Photography A Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane staged a dramatic flyover in Sutton to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in…
Read MorePosted on 9th May No Comments
Staff and children from St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Sutton, held a mini-marathon in aid of a state-of-the-art sensory room and a bike shelter at the school…
Read MorePosted on 9th May No Comments
North Notts Cat Rescue, whose volunteers look after stray, sick and abandoned cats, is holding several fundraising events over the next few months. A Midsummer Market will be held at…
Read MorePosted on 9th May No Comments
Residents at Eastlands Care Home created a photo exhibition to celebrate International Nurses Day. The Sutton home is part of Exemplar Health Care, a provider of nursing care for adults…
Read MorePosted on 9th May No Comments
An RAF fighter flypast and a parade featuring Second World War-era farm vehicles will take place at the Nottinghamshire County Show to mark VE Day this weekend. Organisers of the…
Read MorePosted on 8th May No Comments
A workplace wellbeing and personal development specialist has changed its name to reflect its own growing accomplishments. Founded by highly-experienced automotive industry executive Annette Clay, Road to Success Coaching has…
Read MorePosted on 7th May No Comments
A state-of-the-art mobile research unit will take to the roads to make it easier for people to take part in health research opportunities and clinical trials. The van, which is…
Read MorePosted on 7th May No Comments
Fans of prehistoric monsters and creepy crawlies need to make a beeline for Mansfield Museum, where they can come face to face with scorpions the size of dogs, meat-eating dragonflies…
Read MorePosted on 7th May No Comments
Ashfield Plant and Garden Fair will be held on the Market North car park, Sutton, on Sunday, 18th May, from 9am to 1pm. Bedding plants, trees, shrubs, grasses, succulents, roses,…
Read MorePosted on 7th May No Comments
West Nottinghamshire College hosted the Institute of Carpenters’ prestigious Merlane Trophy competition, which featured 16 students from colleges in the East Midlands competing in a one-day practical work competition judged…
Read MorePosted on 7th May No Comments
An inspiration event for people thinking of entering a short story writing competition will shine a light on some of Mansfield’s more ‘horrible histories’. Mansfield’s Townscape Heritage Project has launched…
Read MorePosted on 7th May No Comments
Tributes have been paid to celebrate the life of well-respected Mansfield businessman John Sankey — a champion of the town — whose death was announced this week. John, together with…
Read MorePosted on 6th May No Comments
Students and staff at Yeoman Park Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse are enjoying their new state-of-the-art building. The specialist facilities include a fully-equipped hydrotherapy pool, multi-use games area, sensory gardens, and…
Read MorePosted on 6th May No Comments
A Sutton-based textile and wallcovering business has made grants worth a total of £18,000 to three charities. The 2025 Romo Community Fund invited a shortlist of six charities to its…
Read MorePosted on 6th May No Comments
2025 is a landmark year for Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club as it celebrates its 90th anniversary of competitive swimming, writes Matthew Houten. To make it a double celebration, head coach…
Read MorePosted on 6th May No Comments
Bus operator Stagecoach is supporting Age UK’s new Act Now, Age Better campaign, which encourages people in their 50s and 60s to stay active, starting today, to enjoy better health…
Read MorePosted on 5th May No Comments
As a festival for disabled-led, and inclusive work, OneFest is returning to Mansfield town centre this summer to deliver exciting performances, bold artistic visions, and entertainment. From 10th to 13th…
Read MorePosted on 4th May No Comments
Classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, and more are promised in Opera Cocktail at Mansfield Palace Theatre on Thursday, 15th May. They will be given English translations with a contemporary twist…
Read MorePosted on 4th May No Comments
Tesco colleagues raised £23,589 for Young Lives vs Cancer and Cancer Research UK after a 13-mile sponsored walk. Staff from the retailer’s stores across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire completed the…
Read MorePosted on 2nd May No Comments
Work has started on a project that will transform care for patients needing MRI scans in the area. Representatives from Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, including acting chief executive…
Read MorePosted on 2nd May No Comments
Unsung heroes making a difference across Ashfield are being urged to step forward for a groundbreaking new scheme offering free access to local leisure facilities. Everyone Active, which runs Kirkby…
Read MorePosted on 2nd May No Comments
HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home in Mansfield marked National Fitness Day, which celebrates strength and empowerment through fitness and exercise to inspire individuals to stay fit and healthy, by hosting…
Read MorePosted on 1st May No Comments
A cookery workshop that will recreate Second World War recipes using a 21st-Century air fryer is set to take to the stage at this year’s Nottinghamshire County Show. The activity,…
Read MorePosted on 1st May No Comments
The Spirit of Wartime event will be returning on 10th and 11th May at Thoresby Park. Visitors will be transported back in time to the 1940s for a weekend full…
Read MorePosted on 30th Apr No Comments
A huge celebration event for VE80 will take place at Sutton Lawn in Sutton on Thursday, 8th May, from 3.15pm. The event being organised by Sutton’s Academy Transformation Trust Further…
Read MorePosted on 30th Apr No Comments
Huthwaite-based dance school KJ's Dance & Cheer performed a 30-minute set in Mansfield Market Place as part of a monthly Mansfield Forward BID Saturday event. Founder Kelly Jepson said: "It…
Read MorePosted on 30th Apr No Comments
Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power-packed show. From Gold to Rio will take theatregoers on a nostalgic journey back to the…
Read MorePosted on 30th Apr No Comments
A primary only multi-academy trust founded in Nottinghamshire has been nominated for two awards in the national MAT Excellence Awards 2025, in recognition of its impact within the education sector.…
Read MorePosted on 29th Apr No Comments
Mansfield Building Society has announced record new mortgage lending of more than £125m and savings member growth to nearly 21,000 in 2024 at its annual meeting. Mansfield’s record achievement was…
Read MorePosted on 29th Apr No Comments
Mansfield Forward BID has launched Forkin’ Good Foodies Week – a new initiative celebrating the range of food and drink businesses across Mansfield town centre. Running from Saturday, 26th April…
Read MorePosted on 29th Apr No Comments
Law and politics A-Level students at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College took centre stage during a powerful and thought-provoking Question Time-style debate exploring issues around crime, punishment, and rehabilitation. Held…
Read MorePosted on 29th Apr No Comments
Walesby Forest outdoor activity centre, which has been enjoyed by thousands of scouts for decades, has received a financial boost from a global packaging firm. The site was named as…
Read MorePosted on 28th Apr No Comments
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in Mansfield is inviting prospective students, their families, and the wider community to join them for an open event at its Nottingham Road site on Wednesday,…
Read MorePosted on 28th Apr No Comments
The John Eastwood Hospice in Sutton is hosting its third fundraising Dog Paw-ty on Saturday, 17th May, from 11am to 3pm. The fun day event, held in its car park,…
Read MorePosted on 25th Apr No Comments
Coxmoor Golf Club has presented £19,851.15 to the John Eastwood Hospice in memory of its former lady captain, Sue Colley. A spokesperson for the hospice said the money would make…
Read MorePosted on 25th Apr No Comments
Stars of film, television, and the media is the theme for the 24th Wonderland Classic & Sports Car Festival at Ferry Farm Fields, Hoveringham, on the weekend of 28th and…
Read MorePosted on 25th Apr No Comments
King’s Mill Hospital in Sutton has received a donation of 70 Easter eggs from housebuilder David Wilson Homes as a seasonal gesture of goodwill. David Wilson Homes, which is based…
Read MorePosted on 25th Apr No Comments
Thanks have been sent out to an independent panel that has helped to change to the lives of millions of people through Severn Trent’s Community Fund. In 2020, the water…
Read MorePosted on 25th Apr No Comments
Roman silver coins found by a metal detector user near Mansfield Woodhouse in 2007 have gone on public view for the first time at Mansfield Museum. After being unearthed, the…
Read MorePosted on 24th Apr No Comments
If you have got a story to tell about Mansfield or a memory to share or a song to record of the unique sounds of the town, then you could…
Read MorePosted on 24th Apr No Comments
A determined Mansfield man is to tackle the London Marathon on Sunday in memory of his courageous son — and help brighten the short lives of other sick children. Shaun…
Read MorePosted on 23rd Apr No Comments
Mansfield Rotary again hosted Ukrainians living across Mansfield and Ashfield to an evening of friendship and entertainment at Portland College. It was the third time that the Nottingham Ukrainian Ensemble…
Read MorePosted on 22nd Apr No Comments
West Nottinghamshire College welcomed more than 180 pupils from across Mansfield and Ashfield to its construction campus for an interactive Get into Construction event. Designed to ignite interest in construction…
Read MorePosted on 22nd Apr No Comments
A partnership between two charitable foundations has secured significant grant funding to support the community work of 10 grassroots charitable organisations in Nottinghamshire — including three working in Mansfield, Ashfield…
Read MorePosted on 17th Apr No Comments
A chance to play tennis and the new racquet sport currently taking the UK by storm, pickleball, is coming to Mansfield. The LTA Barclays Big Tennis Weekend event, which is…
Read MorePosted on 17th Apr No Comments
Two new 3G football pitches are heading to Sutton Lawn after being given the go ahead by Ashfield District Council’s Planning Committee. They will replace the current pitch at the…
Read MorePosted on 17th Apr No Comments
More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT) has introduced a new bolt-on Virtual GP membership option, which will be available for customers at the four Mansfield facilities it operates in partnership with…
Read MorePosted on 17th Apr No Comments
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a free display touring Mansfield and Kirkby libraries, will explore the transformative, enriching, and sometimes radical power of gardening. It looks at how the act…
Read MorePosted on 17th Apr No Comments
Have you or a loved one received outstanding care from a team or individual at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust? If so, now is the time to say thank you by…
Read MorePosted on 16th Apr No Comments
People living with Parkinson’s in Mansfield, Ashfield and the surrounding areas are being invited to try a free Nordic walking taster session that is designed to help more people to…
Read MorePosted on 16th Apr No Comments
Mansfield Town FC's One Call Stadium is to host a poignant charity football match to raise money for local charity Lashes Foundation and bereavement support group Angels United. Players from…
Read MorePosted on 16th Apr No Comments
Businesses, community organisations, influencers, and residents are being asked to spread positivity and pride for Mansfield by signing up to become ambassadors for the district. After nearly 12 months in…
Read MorePosted on 15th Apr No Comments
Mansfield Palace Theatre is set to become a musical time machine this spring and summer as a string of tribute acts hits the stage from May through July. Whether you're…
Read MorePosted on 15th Apr No Comments
Ashfield District Council has secured £1.3m in UK Shared Prosperity Fund from the East Midlands Combined County Authority to support community projects and local businesses. The first projects to get…
Read MorePosted on 14th Apr No Comments
The development of the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mansfield Community Hospital reached another significant construction moment when a topping out ceremony was held. Following the demolition of the…
Read MorePosted on 14th Apr No Comments
Mansfield-born writer and poet Richard C. Bower has been invited to perform at a prestigious tribute concert that will honour Japanese musician Damo Suzuki — the former vocalist of German…
Read MorePosted on 14th Apr No Comments
A powerful new short film titled CHOICE is set to shake up the conversation around addiction and recovery. Created by Rhubarb Farm in Langwith, a social enterprise supporting people in recovery,…
Read MorePosted on 14th Apr No Comments
Hundreds of bikers rode into Mansfield as part of an annual event to deliver Easter eggs to those less fortunate. The Nottinghamshire Easter Egg Run, now in its 44th year,…
Read MorePosted on 14th Apr No Comments
Debdale Park Sports and Recreational Club in Mansfield Woodhouse hosted The Great Tommy Sleep Out to boost funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL) Staff from Barratt and David Wilson…
Read More
