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MP welcomes summer school to h...

Posted on 5th Aug

Mansfield MP Ben Bradley MP has welcomed the announcement that Meden School, Warsop; Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield; The Garibaldi School, Forest…

Businesses urged to back breas...

Posted on 5th Aug

Ashfield District Council has relaunched its popular Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme. The aim is to provide a welcoming environment for parents…

College staff put through fitn...

Posted on 4th Aug

Staff at West Nottinghamshire College were put through their fitness paces by sport and exercise science students at an energetic…

Celebrating achievements of No...

Posted on 4th Aug

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has praised the contribution of custody welfare volunteers across the county who are…

New partners appointed

Posted on 3rd Aug

Law firm Tallents Solicitors has announced the appointment of two new partners to its leadership team -— Sarah Allen and…

Mansfield furniture manufactur...

Posted on 3rd Aug

Mansfield-based Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fitout specialists, has completed the first phase of a £4.3m contract for…

Disabled comedian shaking thin...

Posted on 3rd Aug

Former Portland College student Benny Shakes, now a disabled comedian, has been awarded over £10,000 Arts Council Funding to interview…

Children’s TV hit Sarah ...

Posted on 2nd Aug

CBeebies' BAFTA Award-winning hit animated series Sarah & Duck is coming to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Sunday, 15th August, with…

New brand for gym

Posted on 2nd Aug

Fortis Premier Fitness Club, a private personal-training gym based on the Hexgreave Estate, Farnsfield, has launched its new brand. It…

Gold award for Armed Forces su...

Posted on 2nd Aug

Ashfield District Council has been honoured with a gold award for outstanding support to the Armed Forces. The council is…

Community transport operator w...

Posted on 2nd Aug

A new survey has been launched to help a local transport operator understand what kind of service is needed in…

Media star at leavers’ assem...

Posted on 31st Jul

Television and radio personality Richard Bacon returned to his former Mansfield primary school to take part in the annual Year…

New store opens with foodbank ...

Posted on 30th Jul

The news Central England Co-op store in Warsop marked its opening by making a donation of food and essentials to…

Summer fun for all in Mansfiel...

Posted on 30th Jul

Town centre street entertainment, a fun fair, a free family festival and a dog show are just some of the…

Your views wanted on proposed ...

Posted on 30th Jul

People are being urged to give their views on a proposed cycle route in Sutton before the middle of August.…

Building on volunteers’ comm...

Posted on 30th Jul

An Ashfield charity’s work has received a boost from Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme. Ashfield Voluntary Action (AVA), which…

Wrestler raises £1,034 for sc...

Posted on 29th Jul

Former Dawn House student Aidan Baker raised £1,034 for the Rainworth specialist school through a benefit wrestling show he helped…

Summer events in Ashfield

Posted on 29th Jul

Ashfield District Council has a summer of events and activities planned to welcome people back into town centres. The council…

Tackling Three Peaks challenge...

Posted on 29th Jul

Pleasley Vale-based food and drink consultancy The Good Food Group is planning to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise…

Youngsters enjoy benefits of t...

Posted on 29th Jul

Children at The Flying High Academy, Mansfield, enjoyed the sunshine at the end of the summer term in their own…

Police cyclists’ 530-mile gr...

Posted on 29th Jul

Eight police officers notched their fundraising up a gear after smashing their £5,000 target by completing a gruelling trek for…

Amazon workforce supports spec...

Posted on 28th Jul

A charity that supports children and young people who identify as LGBT+ has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon…

Refurbished facilities show at...

Posted on 28th Jul

Mansfield Harriers has officially opened refurbished facilities at its Berry Hill Park home. The Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, unveiled…

Work experience success at aca...

Posted on 28th Jul

A school defied coronavirus challenges to prepare its students for their future careers by holding a week of work experience…

Holiday Activities and Food pr...

Posted on 27th Jul

Ashfield District Council is rolling out the Government’s expanded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme this summer, with the support…

New council policy aims to kee...

Posted on 27th Jul

Mansfield District Council says businesses in the area will benefit from changes to the way one it obtains goods and…

MP welcomes £966,060 Nationa...

Posted on 27th Jul

Mansfield MP Ben Bradley is thanking National Lottery players for their role in raising funding for local charities and community…

Police cadets return for activ...

Posted on 27th Jul

Nottinghamshire Police’s cadets flocked to Walesby Forest for their first activity day in person since the pandemic began. Thirty-nine of…

Helping people in Mansfield an...

Posted on 26th Jul

More than 4,000 people in Mansfield and Ashfield are set to receive tailored support to help them retrain and find…

Students inspired by Covid pat...

Posted on 26th Jul

School students have been inspired to raise money for a hospital after the coronavirus pandemic hit close to home. Their…

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