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The charity Marie Curie is geared up to care for hundreds of additional dying patients requiring end of life care during the coronavirus crisis, in order to relieve the unprecedented…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has suspended its recycling and garden waste (silver and brown) and bin collections because of the coronavirus crisis. It said the move was to ensure…
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The introduction of a glass recycling scheme by Mansfield District Council has been postponed for at least 12 weeks because of the coronavirus crisis. It is redeploying staff to ensure…
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Do you know of people or a group that is going the extra mile to help others across Mansfield, Ashfield and Warsop during the Covid-19 pandemic. Let us know and…
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NHS Jobs has released new features to allow applicants to search, filter and apply for vacancies specific to COVID-19 in the NHS. Applicants are able to easily identify these roles…
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Mansfield and Warsop MP Ben Bradley has encouraged residents to stay healthy and improve their mental health by supporting a new national campaign inspiring people to do exercise during the…
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Lymphoma Action is inviting children across the country to ‘leap for lymphoma’ from their homes to raise money for the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected…
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British Parking Association members will provide free parking to all NHS staff. They will also be cancelling any PCNs that have been issued to NHS staff since the lockdown began.…
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The Chancellor has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for…
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Mansfield chartered accountants Adkin Sinclair have given their analysis of the Chancellor’s measures aimed at helping the self-employed during the coronavirus crisis. Chris Adkin, of Adkin Sinclair, writes: The self-employed…
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NHS Blood and Transplant has urged people in Nottinghamshire who are fit and healthy to keep donating blood as normal during the coronavirus outbreak. A spokesman said: "We've put extra…
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Ashfield District Council is seeking public feedback on a proposed new plan to reshape Kirkby town centre. The masterplan aims to provide a high-level framework for future investment and development.…
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More than 200 mutual aid groups have sprung up across the UK to support those suffering from the effects and threat of the coronavirus outbreak. Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK is…
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Nottinghamshire County Council said it was urging local people to do their bit as it seeks to recruit a huge team of temporary social care and support workers. They will…
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Mansfield District Council, in its latest coronavirus update, is advising people facing financial difficulties during the emergency to pay what council tax they can or ask for a delay in…
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D2N2, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire is working with partners to create a triage service to help those made jobless as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak,…
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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus crisis. The Loughborough-based hospice is looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to…
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Citizens Advice Ashfield has announced that face-to-face advice services will be suspended for the foreseeable future. This affects their office and outreach advice services. People who have already booked appointments…
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Top tips from author and award-winning screenwriter Fran Poletti, who is originally from Mansfield With the country in lockdown, and people isolated in their own homes, many have taken to…
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NHS staff will not have to pay hospital car parking charges during the coronavirus crisis, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. The announcement came after mounting public pressure, with…
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Huthwaite-based national construction group nmcn has created a new book for four to seven-year-old aimed at inspiring the next generation to build a career in the industry. When I Grow…
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The Rev Dr Andrew Emerton, Dean of St Mellitus College, has been appointed as the next Bishop of Sherwood in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. St Mellitus College is…
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Despite the coronavirus outbreak, 26th March this year is still Purple Day – the international day for raising awareness and funds to help people living with epilepsy. UK charity Epilepsy…
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Mansfield District Council said on Wednesday night its priority in the coronavirus national emergency was to ensure that critical services continue without any interruption. Mayor Andy Abrahams said: “We’ve tackled…
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Mansfield Community Hub has been launched to show the wide range of support available across the district during the coronavirus pandemic. Mansfield District Council has gathered offers of help from…
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The Four Seasons Shopping Centre in Mansfield said it was now open only for essential goods and services. A statement read: "Following the continued development of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation,…
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The UK Government has launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp. The new free to use service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus…
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Mansfield District Council will be helping to ensure that all non-essential business premises remain closed following new restrictions by the government to help reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus.…
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Great-grandfather Peter Burrows, from Mansfield Woodhouse, has emphysema, a serious condition where the air sacs in the lungs have been damaged, which can make breathing difficult. Peter retired from his…
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All workers who have been furloughed by their employers will, from today, be able to have immediate access to their wages. The UK’s leading income streaming provider Wagestream is allowing…
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Charities and community groups in Mansfield and Ashfield can apply for individual grants of between £100 and £100,000 as a new foundation, funded by local gas network Cadent, opens its…
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A social platform to share children’s reading tips, activities and content has been launched to support the millions of families around the UK who will be spending more time at…
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The RSPCA is providing an emergency-only service to animals through the coronavirus crisis in the wake of Government advice. The animal charity, which has a team of frontline officers, 17…
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Mansfield District Council is advising everyone to be vigilant to protect themselves and vulnerable people from scams and crooks seeking to take advantage during the Covid-19 national emergency. Mayor Andy…
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A housebuilder that has given monthly donations to community groups for the past five years has announced the scheme is to solely help the over-70s for the foreseeable future. Persimmon…
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A Mansfield nurse helpd Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre raise £600 for Sport Relief as they donned lycra and clocked up the miles on a cross trainer. Visitors, patients and the…
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Mansfield District Council's update on Tuesday evening, 24th March was: Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday, 23rd March, offices are now closed to the public until further notice. Contact…
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Mansfield business coach Rod Fuller is offering a free webinar to guide local businesses through the unpredictability of the coronavirus situation. Rod, of Action Coach Mansfield, stressed that the free…
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THE rapid onset of the coronavirus globally has meant that many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are opting to work from home for the very first time. Without the necessary…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has closed its 12 recycling centres. A spokesman said: "We regret to inform you that all of our Recycling Centres are now closed following the Prime Minister's…
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Following government advice that people should stay home, Co-op Insurance is urging people to remain vigilant and not relax their home security measures, in light of their latest claims data.…
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Any Mansfield and Ashfield businesses that have stocks of nitrile gloves, gloves, dust masks and coveralls have been asked to donate them to help in the fight against coronavirus. Mansfield…
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Leisure centres in Ashfield have donated food from their cafés to City Hospital nurses in Nottingham to support vulnerable people in the area. Hucknall Leisure Centre and Edgewood Leisure Centre,…
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The Knitting Nanas, a group of caring Mansfield grandmothers, have donated Cadbury's Crème Eggs to NHS staff. The women usually knit Easter bunnies and chicks containing the eggs to raise…
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Ashfield District Council is inviting public feedback on proposed plans to reopen the disused Maid Marian Line to passenger traffic. The plans would allow the Kirkby and Sutton Parkway stations…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley is encouraging his constituents to access key information about coronavirus by checking online. In particular he highlighted the following websites: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus This website is a one…
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A Mansfield business has made a generous donation to the NHS in the fight against coronavirus. Award-winning industrial supplies company Hall-Fast has donated a box of disposable gloves to help…
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Learners at Portland College, Mansfield, have supported Mansfield Building Society’s tree planting celebration. As part of the society’s 150-year anniversary, it has committed to a range of community celebrations. Portland…
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Plans for Kirkby’s new leisure destination have been put forward. Fresh artist impressions of the proposed leisure centre have also been unveiled. Ashfield District Council said following consultation with customers,…
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Shirebrook students devised and delivered a week of Sports Relief activities at their school, raising more than £1,000 for charity. Andy Gilbert, vice-principal of Shirebrook Academy, said the events, which…
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The caring owners of a gym that opened in Mansfield last year have offered NHS and emergency workers - and their families at home - free access to its online…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which runs Mansfield Community Hospital; King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton; and Newark Hospital — is launching a dedicated patient helpline for people with questions about their treatment and…
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A community and volunteer hub has been set up across Nottinghamshire to create a support network that all residents can access during the Covoid-19 pandemic. Nottinghamshire County Council has coordinated…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it will be closing all country park sites across the county, as well as their facilities and car parks, from Monday evening, as it…
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Nottinghamshire County Council said all 12 of its recycling centres across the county remain open as usual. A spokesman said: "Please protect yourself, other residents and the site staff by…
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More than 800 stationery kits bound for a trade fair have been re-assigned to help vulnerable pupils in the East Midlands whose schools are closing. A team based at the…
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Staff worked through the night to make sure Year 11 students got the traditional end of year send-off when a Shirebrook school closed its doors to help curb the spread…
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THE first of a new series of celebration lunches took place at Academy Transformation Trust Further Education College (ATTFE), Sutton. Each month up to five learners will be chosen to…
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A new mentorship project based in Mansfield is helping young people in custody turn their lives around and break free from gangs and violence. The Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)…
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Mansfield chartered accountants Adkin Sinclair have provided local businesses with a quick, no nonsense update on the most recent support that the Government has announced in the battle to keep…
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More than 3,600 people have signed up to join a new Facebook group launched to help those in Hucknall affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The group has seen dozens of…
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As it sinks in that most schools probably won’t re-open until September, parents of young children are scrabbling around trying to work out the best way to cope. If your…
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Mansfield Swimming Club has created an online live page for swimmers to join in and do a daily workout in their own homes. A spokesman said: "Being able to interact…
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Residents of Harlow Wood, Mansfield, have set up a WhatsApp group to communicate with each other during the coronavirus crisis. Neighbours around the estate have been messaging each other, offering…
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Rock Choir is encouraging the whole country to join with it for a daily fun sing-a-long of uplifting contemporary pop songs via its Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRockChoir/ From Monday, 23rd March, Rock…
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A Kirkby dance school principal has come to the rescue of its young members who faced going for weeks without their regular lessons during the coronavirus pandemic. Caroline Lane, of…
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Children at Abbey Gates Primary School, Ravenshead, have created a special video to thank NHS workers for their efforts during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The children and staff can been…
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A special Mothering Sunday service is to be broadcast on Mansfield 103.2 on Sunday because of the cancellation of all public services in churches due to the coronavirus pandemic. The…
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A massive work syndicate of 46 people have won The National Lottery at the perfect time. Crystal Martin’s warehouse in Sutton, where they all work, is closing this summer and…
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Three Kirkby schools came together for a special event as part of an initiative to give youngsters the capacity to handle anything life throws at them. Helen Whitney, chief executive…
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At the 2020 Nottinghamshire Relay County Championships at Harvey Hadden, Sutton Swimming Club came home with three winners’ trophies as well as other medals. The older Sutton girls (above) won…
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Mansfield District Council said council tax bills for 2020/21 have started arriving at homes but it would be as flexible as possible for those whose income or circumstances are affected…
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Leisure centres managed on behalf of Mansfield District Council by Mansfield District Leisure Trust, and operated by Serco, are remaining open across the district for now. Serco said it would…
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Mansfield District Council is signposting businesses in the district to the latest advice from the government on its £350bn support for the economy in light of COVID-19. The smallest businesses,…
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Save the Children has added resources for parents to use with their children whilst the schools are shut during the Covid-19 crisis. The resources include: *How to speak to kids…
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Wright Vigar Accountants has opened a new office in Mansfield, which it said would strengthen the firm’s presence in North Nottinghamshire. The announcement followed its recent acquisition of Bull Payne…
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Members of any of the Inspire libraries across Nortinghamshire can access a wide range of eBooks, eMagazines, eAudio and eNewspapers online for free. Find out more at inspireculture.org.uk/eresources
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Mansfield-based 3P Direct has been given planning approval to extend its existing site on Millennium Business Park, Mansfield. This extension will see storage space doubled for the print and packaging…
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Two Mansfield sportsmen will represent the region at a special event to celebrate 400 years since the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth. The Mayflower was an English ship that transported the…
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Ashfield District Council said following government advice, "and in order to help protect employees and residents", council offices will be closing to the public. Watnall Road, Hucknall, will be closed…
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Education consultants in Ashfield have launched a free online service to help children and everyone have access to fun and engaging learning while they are off school or self-isolating. Kip…
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UK-registered charity Underdog International has set up an initiative that redeploys its volunteers and resources to support dog-owners in need due to the impacts of the coronavirus. The initiative, called…
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The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. The latest…
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Coun Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council, has praised the community spirit as people offer to help during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “Members, officers and Lee Anderson MP…
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A Mansfield bingo club helped its oldest member celebrate her 101st birthday. Lilian Meredith has been going to Apollo Bingo since it opened 23 years ago. Despite her age, Lilian…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has supported the charity work of Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest Amy Sunderland. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Amy at…
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A pilot bus service in Mansfield is to form part of a review of services in the county. The pilot scheme, providing evening services to Mansfield town centre from Ladybrook…
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Mansfield Museum and Mansfield Palace Theatre have closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The theatre said it would be contacting people regarding refunds/credit notes for shows in order of their…
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Following the Government’s call to tackle the spread of coronavirus Covid-19 by reducing social contact, Newark and Sherwood District Council is closing the Palace Theatre, Newark. It is also closing…
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Shoppers are being urged to continue using Mansfield town centre’s businesses, many of which are saying it’s almost business as usual for the time being. Many companies have taken extra…
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The Academy Transformation Trust Further Education College [ATTFE], based at Sutton, has launched a caring initiative to help its learners, staff and the communities it serves during the uncertainty over…
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All Inspire events and activities planned at libraries through Mansfield and Ashfield - and beyond across Nottinghamshire - have been cancelled until the end of April in response to government…
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An open day and job opportunities event at Huthwaite switchgear firm AF Switchgear, which was to be held in conjunction with West Nottinghamshire College’s apprenticeship service – Vision Apprentices –…
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The toddlers group that normally meets at Henley Hall, St Mark's Church, Mansfield, is suspending its operation for the time being. If you have an event that has been cancelled…
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Mansfield Town Football Club has closed One Call Stadium until at least Friday, 3rd April, because of the coronavirus scare. A statement said: "The well-being of our staff and supporters…
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The new Thrifty Thursday pre-loved and craft market, which was due to start at The Towers, Mansfield, on Thursday 2nd April, has been delayed because of the Covid-19 virus. Thrifty…
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Public services students from West Nottinghamshire College swapped the classroom for Liverpool’s docks. The group of 25 students were fortunate to be able to see HMS Prince of Wales, one…
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Ashfield Citizens Advice and Nottinghamshire Mind are to provide support for clients visiting Citizens Advice with problems that also affect their mental health — thanks to community funding. As a…
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Discovering how babies are delivered on board a plane and dealing with conflict and emergency evacuations on a flight were just some of the topics discussed with travel and tourism…
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Mansfield Swimming Club entered 32 team relay events at the County Championships’ final session at Harvey Hadden. Winning medals were: Mixed 9/10 freestyle — 2nd, Harry Cummings, Riley Matthews, Jessica…
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Mansfield District Council said it was temporarily changing the way it delivers services from Tuesday, 17th March, in line with current advice from the Government. A statement said: "The council…
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If you have an event that has been cancelled because of the coronavirus situation, email [email protected] and we will post the details on here and our social media pages. Radio…
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The local talking news magazine, The Echo, which is normally distributed to blind and partially-sighted people in our area every two weeks, has suspended production during the Coronavirus scare. If…
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Kirkby-based educational resources supplier TTS Ltd is supporting schools and teachers as they begin to prepare for potential Coronavirus school closures. Free to download, the curriculum-focused independent learning packs offer…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has presented a cheque to support the work of a Mansfield charity fundraiser. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Emily Plant,…
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Sutton-based Lindhurst Engineering has been nominated as a finalist in a national competition highlighting the best in UK engineering and manufacturing skills and innovation The Enginuity Skills Awards 2020 will…
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Mansfield Central Library is hosting a series of dementia-friendly screenings of classic films and musicals. Each screening at 2pm will have an interval with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Admission…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially classified the recent outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic, resulting in numerous travel bans and the cancellation of thousands of public gatherings due…
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Determined Mansfield beauty queen Amy Sunderland has continued to raise money for Dementia UK since smashing her £5,000 charity target earlier this year. Amy, the reigning Miss Mansfield and Sherwood…
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Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £300 to The Breach House Project to support the development of a browsing library which will celebrate local writer, DH Lawrence. The…
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Caring teenager Taylor Birkin has said thank you to all the people who supported his charity skydive to mark his 16th birthday. Taylor has raised more than £500 for the…
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Regional housebuilder Piper Homes has been given the green light to deliver 58 new homes off High Oakham Hill in Mansfield. Following the positive planning decision, Piper Homes is now…
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A caring Mansfield Woodhouse woman who has devoted her life to volunteering for charities and giving something back to the community since 1973 has received one of Nottinghamshire’s highest awards.…
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Felley Priory at Underwood will be open to the public on Sunday, 19th April, as part of the charity National Garden Scheme. Organisers said the garden, which can be visited…
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Volunteers with specific skills are being urged to come forward and help the Sherwood Forest Foodbank. Mansfield District Council said it was exploring ways that it could support the organisation,…
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Inspirational children and young people who have overcome adversity were honoured at Mansfield Rotary Club’s annual Courage Awards. Now in its 29th year, the event was hosted at Portland College,…
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Life Church South Mansfield are hosting two family events. There will be a Mother's Day Family Service on Sunday, 22nd March, which will include a gospel illusionist. It will be…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has continued its work to support local worthy causes. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Sally Beely, president of Mansfield Lawn…
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Ashfield District Council has thanked residents for getting involved in the third successive BIG Ashfield Spring Clean — and promised a similar summer initiative. Tonnes of bagged side waste were…
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A charity that gives disabled people the chance to go horse riding has thanked supporters for helping it make the switch from Rainworth to Kings Clipstone — and appealed for…
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One of the UK’s largest switchgear manufacturers will be teaming up with West Nottinghamshire College’s apprenticeship service – Vision Apprentices – to offer careers advice on a range of vacancies…
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Employees at Mansfield solicitors Shacklocks have created and taken part in a variety of imaginative and fun experience days to raise £700 for local not-for-profit initiative TenFifty. TenFifty — a…
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Mansfield-based firm The Print & Packaging People (3P Direct Ltd) has launched a new UKPrinting.com website. The site, which has been in development for more than a year, includes several…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ Finance Department are celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding dedication to improvement and celebrate the…
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Trent Peek, managing director at Mansfield-based print and creative agency CCM Group, will be swapping his comfortable commute to work in his car to face the elements by cycling 40…
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A local education success story has been praised by the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson. He visited Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton, and met headteacher Kaye McGuire,…
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A campaign has been launched to keep alive social activity groups for lonely older people. The groups and other initiatives are run by Ashfield Voluntary Action (AVA) and its Ashfield…
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Soroptimist Mansfield and District held their annual January quiz at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield. The event raised more than £700 towards the two charities being supported by president Sue Manchester…
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Nearly 82,000 pensioner households in the East Midlands are being forced to choose between heating and eating, owing to the Government’s failure to ensure Pension Credit gets into the pockets…
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An ex-catering student turned Michelin-starred chef is returning to his roots at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant in Mansfield to cook a six-course extravaganza. Lee Smith (pictured right), who graduated…
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A high stepping Mansfield nurse will be leading the fundraising efforts for Sport Relief at Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre on Friday, 13th March. Head of nursing Elaine Bodle will be…
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Residents in Nottinghamshire have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charity by recycling their waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The items were left at the 12 recycling centres…
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Children at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have been making acts of kindness a routine part of their school day in a plan to promote a strong community spirit. Head teacher…
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Sutton-based shopping centre Idlewells has been named as a finalist in the social impact category at this year’s Property Awards. The annual ceremony is hosted by Property Week — a…
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St Lawrence’s Church, Mansfield, is hosting an Easter coffee morning on Saturday, 4th April, from 10am to 12noon in the Church Hall. Stalls will include Easter novelties, fancy goods, cakes,…
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WorldSkills UK, the education and skills charity, is looking for talented people from across Nottinghamshire to prove they are the UK’s best. WorldSkills UK competitions are run in over 70…
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As the government implements its ‘battle plan’ to deal with the escalating numbers of people diagnosed with COVID-19, those with existing medical conditions have been identified as the travellers at…
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A Mansfield woman is starting a new monthly pre-loved and craft market in Mansfield. The first Thrifty Thursday will run from 10.30am to 1.30pm at The Towers, Mansfield, on Thursday,…
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A Kirkby youngster has won her school a cabinet to house a defibrillator. Year 6 Greenwood Primary and Nursery School pupil Athena Ashford came top in a Leon’s Legacy competition…
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Work has started on a £310,000 Mansfield District Council scheme to turn an under-used tenants’ meeting room into three council homes. Supported by a grant of £65,384 from Homes England,…
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Nearly £15,000 is to be shared out among 24 local good causes in the latest distribution of the Robin Hood Lottery Community Fund. The Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, said:…
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To celebrate the release of comedy drama Military Wives, Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham is offering all military personnel 2 for 1 tickets from the film’s release date, Friday 6th…
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Citizens Advice Ashfield has secured two years funding from the Energy Redress Scheme, run by the Energy Saving Trust, to help vulnerable people in Ashfield become more fuel efficient and…
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Volunteers are needed to support a project that aims to help restore historic buildings in parts of the town centre to their former glory. Mansfield Revived aims to help the…
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Baily House Care Home in Mansfield has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the top 20 care homes in East Midlands on a review guide. There…
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Early years childcare providers in Nottinghamshire will receive a £1.7m funding boost in 2020-21. The increase in early years funding was approved by the county council following a government announcement…
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An eclectic music festival taking place in Warsop is bringing a rainbow nation of acts to the stage at the Black Market venue on the 28th March. Mac-Stock, the annual…
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To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (5 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children…
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The restrictions and safety measures introduced in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are affecting practices around funerals and funeral homes. Winston’s Wish, the first charity to establish childhood bereavement…
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The 45th annual Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime final took place in front of a capacity audience at Mansfield Palace Theatre. The overall winner was Liam Jackson, 16, from Directions Theatre…
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A special island for wildlife has been installed at a popular pond in Sutton. Following concerns for wildlife at Calladine Pond on the Ashfields estate, the Ashfield District Council has…
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A range of services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire have been awarded £837,000. Ashfield District Council submitted a bid on behalf of all the…
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A hospitality student at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, is being applauded once more after succeeding at the national heats of a prestigious catering competition. Patrick Murray, 19, of Selston, discovered…
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THE number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise – sending ripple effects across the globe as health organisations work to contain and treat the outbreak. In order to restrict…
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There is a rare opportunity to explore an aspect of Mansfield Museum’s collection completely unknown to most visitors. From Saturday, 29th February to Saturday, 29th August it will be displaying…
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Nominations are officially open for this year’s FA & McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards. The awards celebrate the efforts of grassroots volunteers across the UK who go the extra mile in…
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Renewals for the £30-a-year Mansfield District Council's garden waste service brown bin service are due now and customers are being urged to sign up and pay online by direct debit…
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The John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, is hosting a Spring Fair on Saturday, 28th March, from 10am to 12.30pm. There will be stalls including tombola, craft, cakes, plants, books, toys and…
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With the Government set to increase teachers’ starting salaries to £26,000 this year and £30,000 from 2022, you’ll be well rewarded for a demanding and highly satisfying career. But navigating…
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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, visited two local projects on Wednesday (26th February). He spoke to staff, volunteers and people who use The Beacon Project, a charity that helps…
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At the final day of individual competition at the 2020 Nottinghamshire County Championships at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, Sutton Swimming Club again came away with medals galore. In the…
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A resident at Richmond Care Home, Shirebrook, has returned to the kitchen she once managed. Dorothy Townsend, 87, was formerly head cook at the care home in Shirebrook. She became…
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Respected UK touring company Ballet Theatre UK is bringing its latest production, Giselle, to the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, as part of a UK tour. Giselle is a tragically romantic tale…
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The latest awards from the Mayor's 500 Fund in Mansfield have seen 15 good causes receive grants. The fund again attracted a large number of applications and among the successful…
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Youngsters at a Mansfield primary were given the chance to show their love and creativity on Valentine’s Day — and be part of a special birthday card. The Mighty Creatives,…
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An exhibition of young scientists’ experiments and research has been on show at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. Learners on the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) have been…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals is supporting its staff and patients’ health and wellbeing by taking over a local 5k Parkrun on Saturday, 29th February. The free event, taking place at 9am…
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Determined teenager Emily Plant has continued her work to raise money and awareness for the charity Coeliac UK — collecting more than £1,000 through a special event in February. Sixteen-year-old…
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Conveyancing specialists at Fidler & Pepper Lawyers have launched a new department, specifically to act for builders who are selling new properties on new homes developments. The Commercial New Homes…
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Visitors to the Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, will be able to get a 3D experience of the forest like never before following the go-ahead for a £10m project to…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the best performing in the country when it comes to carrying out emergency bowel surgery, according to the National Emergency Laparotomy…
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A Sutton vehicle repair centre has expanded to create a dedicated ADAS — Advanced Driver Assisted Systems — centre. ADAS are the cameras/radars developed to help drivers stay safe but,…
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A Junior Parkrun, a 2k weekly event for juniors aged 4-14, is coming to Berry Hill Park, Mansfield. But before it can start, the organisers need your help to raise…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated by colleagues as the best NHS Trust in the Midlands, according to findings of the latest National NHS Staff Survey. The…
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The biggest achievers of 2019 in Ashfield are being sought for an annual awards night. The Discover Ashfield Awards will recognise achievements throughout 2019 and nominations in both Junior categories…
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JLS star and TV presenter JB Gill is coming to the Post Mill in South Normanton to talk about his life, career and faith. South Normanton Community Church is hosting…
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Fitness and nutrition specialist Carl Bramley has realised his dream of opening his own studio. Carl, from Clipstone, has opened CB Fitness, which is located next to the sports hall…
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Mansfield Building Society has launched the search for its 2020 Community Star. Groups and charities from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are encouraged to nominate volunteers who deserve recognition for their…
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An arts and crafts market in the Old Meeting House Schoolrooms, Mansfield, proved so popular last year that it is returning again. It will be held on Saturday, 28th March,…
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Caring Mansfield beauty queen Amy Sunderland has broken her fundraising target for Dementia UK — and the money is still rolling in. Amy (above) was crowned Miss Mansfield and Sherwood…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre has a wide variety of tribute acts coming up with something to suit all tastes – from pop to rock and heavier. Coldplace are first to light…
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A fitness equipment business has celebrated its 30th anniversary by announcing a major distribution partnership with an award-winning virtual reality fitness machine - Icaros. Fitness Options, based in Kirkby, supplies…
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THE red carpet premiere of comedy drama, Military Wives, will be screened live at Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham on Monday, 24th February, in advance of its official opening date…
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Student mechanics at West Nottinghamshire College have expressed their pride having seen refurbished ambulances which they have worked on, make it on a mission to The Gambia. Back in 2017,…
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A local man has come up with a unique idea to help raise money for the Royal Air Forces Association — a charity that provides welfare support to current and…
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Magician Richard Jones, the winner of Britain's Got Talent and a British Army soldier, is bringing his show to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday, 28th February, as part of a…
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A new bleep system for parents who are waiting for their child to come out of an operation has been developed at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. It will ensure that…
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A new housing development off Davies Avenue in Sutton is set to see a road named after a fallen local soldier. Lance Sergeant David Greenhalgh, of the Queen’s Company 1st…
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A £50,000 crowdfunding appeal has been launched to back an ambitious plan to continue a transformation of the former Co-op building in Stanton Hill into a boxing gym with a…
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Stuck for things to do with the children over the February half term break? You could visit Nottinghamshire County Council's schools holiday page to find out more. Among the events…
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Come rain or shine, families in Nottinghamshire can look forward to a week of fun-filled adventures at National Trust properties this February half-term. Jo Armstrong, from the National Trust, says:…
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A singing firefighter who performed on prime time television has helped residents to celebrate the first birthday of a Mansfield housing development. Andy Quinn, who works as a firefighter in…
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FROM conferences and teambuilding to product launches and exhibitions, Belvoir Castle has launched its brand-new corporate offering for business across the East Midlands. As the ancestral home to the Duke…
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A care assistant at HC-One’s Berry Hill Park care home in Mansfield has received a Kindness in Care Award after being nominated by a resident at the home. Jean Lowe…
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A unique service at St Mary’s Church, Blidworth, celebrated a first this year. The Rockings service — which celebrates the baby boy born in the village nearest to Christmas Day…
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Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping has thrown his support behind a live concert celebrating women's power and strength as part of a global campaign for equality. The PCC…
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While most of us were scraping ice from the windscreens in January, travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, were enjoying a canoe trip down the river in…
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Players, parents and coaches from a Blidworth football team have done their bit to help local homeless people — by raising more than £500. Blidworth Welfare FC under-9s raised the…
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Baby, pre-school and Swim Academy swimming school, Puddle Ducks, is celebrating 10 years of teaching thousands of local children to swim. Puddle Ducks holds sessions at Every Sensation, Sutton; Fitness…
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At the February meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Warsop, members heard about the work being done by a charity in Africa. Pam McConnell, from the Bolsover Inner Wheel…
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