Summer fair at Tin Hat Centre
The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, will be marking the 21st anniversary of the centre and community garden opening with a free summer fair on 1st July, from 10am to 2pm.…
Read MoreThe Tin Hat Centre, Selston, will be marking the 21st anniversary of the centre and community garden opening with a free summer fair on 1st July, from 10am to 2pm.…
Read MoreBusinesses are being urged to get involved in a charity football match that is raising money for four good causes. The annual Frenbot Mansfield Charity Football Match, which was launched…
Read MoreMansfield Cub Scouts will be seen more easily seen on outdoor activities thanks to the generosity of two companies. Supply Technologies, which has a UK depot in Burton Upon Trent,…
Read MoreSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the bronze standard of a globally-recognised accreditation scheme for clinical research. The trust, which manages King’s Mill, Newark, and Mansfield Community hospitals,…
Read MoreTwo outstanding nurses have been presented with a prestigious award to acknowledge the exceptional care they provide to patients. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Lisa Nixon and Ryan Inumerable…
Read MoreSouth Mansfield and Blidworth Bridge Club is welcoming players of any standard to its sessions. Regular meetings start at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at South Mansfield Community Centre,…
Read MoreCaring people donating clothing to The Salvation Army’s 10 banks in Mansfield and Ashfield are now part of a textiles revolution. SATCoL — The Salvation Army Trading Company — is…
Read MoreAshfield District Council’s summer extravaganza event, Ashfield Day on Sutton Lawn, is back with a bang for a second year. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, 5th August,…
Read MoreNewly-relocated Ground Zero Comic Shop in Mansfield is set to open its doors to the public on Saturday, 24th June, at 6 Toothill Lane, taking over the space once occupied…
Read MoreThe teams at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton and Kegworth are celebrating Armed Forces Day (24th June) by paying tribute to the veterans and reservists from the services community who…
Read MoreWest Nottinghamshire College is one of the first organisations in the country to implement a new apprenticeship scheme for peer support workers. The college has worked closely with Nottinghamshire Healthcare…
Read MoreStudents on business courses at West Nottinghamshire College have been applauded for their successes and achievements throughout the academic year. An evening awards celebration saw learners receive accolades across a…
Read MoreA partnership between countywide charity Music for Everyone (MfE) and Portland College has led to the creation of an inclusive singing group in Mansfield. The weekly session at the college’s…
Read MoreThe inaugural Women’s and Girls’ Festival of Cricket at Farnsfield Cricket Club was a great success with many people having a go at the sport for the first time. International…
Read MorePatients at King’s Mill Hospital will benefit from a more comfortable experience in the Welcome Treatment Centre clinic, thanks to funding from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. It has provided 17…
Read MoreAt the 2023 annual meeting of the Mansfield Mechanics Institute Snooker Club, long-time member Ian Gibson bowed out — retiring from the game and club he had played, served and…
Read MoreA trio of rare Red Footed tortoise babies have made an epic 350-mile journey from Nottinghamshire to their new home at Fife Zoo, Scotland. Red Footed tortoises are unusual because…
Read MoreTackling loneliness and isolation is the aim of a new community café that has opened in Rainworth. The Social Action Hub, on Kirklington Road, has launched a Chatty Café, part…
Read MoreDoorcerts, the UK manufacturer of fire doors and frames, has retained certification for its quality management systems. The company, which was in Ripley, Derbyshire but is now located in Stanton…
Read MorePeople in the Mansfield area are being given the chance to show their support for the Armed Forces as part of a national celebration. Mansfield's Armed Forces Day, organised by…
Read MoreSutton-based textile and wallcovering business Romo is continuing its work to give back to the community. The Romo Group, a family-run business, has extended its community fund for a third…
Read MoreAshfield District Council hosted a delegation from Mentor City Trade Initiative (MTI) in Ohio, USA. Mentor, a city in Cleveland, has a strong manufacturing and retail focus, along with research…
Read MoreMansfield-born Olympian Becky Adlington has put the focus on water safety in support of Drowning Prevention Week. swim! co-founded by Becky, has launched Lifesaving Week, which is dedicated to promoting…
Read MoreAshfield District Council is asking residents to have their say on what machines, workshops, and equipment they would like to see in the new Maker Space in Sutton. The former…
Read MoreMansfield District Council has reopened the application process for town centre businesses to apply for grant support to improve shop fronts and enhance their building’s design quality. The Mansfield Townscape…
Read MoreSherwood Forest will provide a backdrop to the Tour of Britain cycle race when it returns to the county later this year. Stage four of the showpiece event will start…
Read MoreFilm lovers are expected to flock to Selston Country Park this Saturday for Ashfield District Council’s free open-air cinema day. On Saturday 24 June from 12pm-8pm visitors can enjoy two…
Read MoreNewark and Sherwood District Council is to introduce a free kerbside glass recycling across its area. Coun Paul Peacock, leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Lots of people…
Read MoreAround 230 films have been submitted from 25 countries to be shown at the first Mansfield Town Film Festival. Festival creator Jay Martin — already an award-winner in his so…
Read MoreA project to highlight the contribution to Mansfield life and culture of the Windrush generation was highlighted by the success of the town’s first carnival. Thousands of people gathered in…
Read MoreNeil Davidson, chairman of the Clipstone and Forest Town branch of the Royal British Legion, gave a talk about the history of the legion from its onset in 1921 to…
Read MoreFormer Mansfield headteacher Tony Warsop has swapped the classroom to follow his dream of working for the ambulance service. Tony was headteacher of the Flying High Academy at Ladybrook, Mansfield,…
Read MoreSutton Rotary president Danny Thompson presents a cheque on behalf of the club to Lisa Todd, fundraising innovation manager at the John Eastwood Hospice Trust, Sutton. The cheque will buy…
Read MoreCommunity champion Gillian Hagen says she could not believe it when she was awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours. Gillian, 73, known as Gilly, has been…
Read MoreThis July, Mansfield will become a hub for filmmakers from all over the world to celebrate independent film. From 14th to 16th July Mansfield Palace Theatre will be transformed for…
Read MoreA doctor who helped to transform the way people receive care across Nottinghamshire is to receive an MBE in the first King’s Birthday Honours to be awarded following the Coronation…
Read MoreGerald Ratner, the businessman whose infamous jokes about products his shops sold led to the downfall of a retail giant, has been sharing his life’s ups and downs with business…
Read MoreFidler & Pepper Lawyers, which has offices in Mansfield and Sutton, has announced a change in leadership. Chief executive Mark Slade (pictured right) is now chairman and chief technology officer,…
Read MoreWest Nottinghamshire College’s Level 2 Make-Up Artistry students have been producing some vivid and eye-catching designs in recent weeks, impressing tutors with their breadth of creativity and skills. A work…
Read MoreMansfield District Council is shining a spotlight on some of the many services it offers so residents can hear the stories behind the scenes. Video packages will be released from…
Read MoreEngineering and mechanics students were treated to a visit from a £165,000 state-of-the-art truck. B. Taylor and Sons Transport Ltd, part of Taylor’s Transport Group, Huthwaite, visited learners at Academy…
Read MoreAn NHS careers event is moving to King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, for the first time, giving local people the opportunity to learn about the range of careers available at Sherwood…
Read MoreMansfield hairdresser Mark Leeson has been named International Hairdresser of the Year 2023 at the Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards. Awards organiser Mocha Group owner/publisher Linda Woodhead said: “Mark has inspired…
Read MoreThe finalists in Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s 2023 Excellence Awards have been revealed. Nearly 500 nominations were received across 19 categories for the trust’s staff and volunteers who go above…
Read MoreEquation, a leading provider of domestic abuse services in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded accreditation by national body Respect UK for its helpline and support service for male victims. The charity…
Read MoreMansfield District Council has reached its 300th referral for installing child safety equipment in homes to reduce the number of accidents involving young children. The authority funds the initiative and…
Read MoreMansfield Woodhouse Probus Club hosted its summer Ladies’ Day meeting at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, including a presentation by Steve Allen on History With A Difference. His illustrated and musical…
Read MoreSutton Swimming Club (SSC) members had a successful East Midlands Regional Long Course Championship, with personal bests achieved and many swimmers making finals. Swimmers represented the club or swam on…
Read MoreTwo embalmers at Independent fifth-generation family funeral firm A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service have passed the British Institute of Embalming (BIE) examinations - a three-year, nationally- recognised qualification, taking…
Read MoreMansfield Choral Society’s summer concert, Harmony On Stage, will be held on Saturday, 1st July at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield. It will feature well-known opera choruses and medleys from musical…
Read MoreOver the past decade or so, the entertainment sector has changed almost beyond all recognition. From in-person cinema screenings, physical media like CDs and DVDs, and brick-and-mortar gaming venues, the majority…
Read MoreSing Along With Ellie has launched a third Singing For The Brain Group. It will meet at Ladybrook Community Centre, Mansfield, from 1.30p to 2.30pm, on the second and fourth…
Read MoreAshfield District Council is bringing Hollywood to Selston Country Park with a day of Films in the Park at an open-air cinema screen on Saturday, 24th June, from 12noon-8pm. Two…
Read MoreWest Nottinghamshire College has been awarded Carer-Friendly Employer status for its work to support staff who have unpaid caring responsibilities outside of work. The accreditation from Nottinghamshire Carers Association (NCA)…
Read MoreA new car is up for grabs in a summer raffle thanks to a donation by local car dealership Ron Brooks Toyota. The juniper-blue Toyota Aygo X Edge, complete with…
Read MoreMagnus Church of England Academy’s archivist, Roger Peacock, is asking for the public’s assistance in clearing up some mysteries surrounding a photograph contained in the Newark school’s archive. The image,…
Read MoreThe final preparations are taking place for Mansfield Carnival, which will take place in and around Mansfield Market Place on Saturday, 17th June. The town crier’s bell will ring at…
Read MoreFuntopia — a children’s festival billed as a big day out for little kids — is coming to the area for the first time. The day-long extravaganza, which is specifically…
Read MoreTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Veolia, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, is asking schools to help them grow their network of orchards across the county.…
Read MoreThe discovery of Ice Age rock art in 2003 put Creswell Crags on the map as one of the world’s most significant prehistoric sites. The 20th anniversary was marked by…
Read MorePeople are being invited to take a picnic to watch Oddsocks Productions’ unique take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Titchfield Park, Mansfield, on Sunday, 2nd July, from 5pm.…
Read MoreConstruction work has commenced on a new Maker Space in the former Department for Work and Pensions building (DWP) in Sutton, breathing new life and opportunities into the disused building.…
Read MoreMansfield-based TIS, an independent life safety and security systems integrator, has agreed a new 10-year service and maintenance contract with ExtraCare Charitable Trust, the not-for-profit retirement village developer for over-…
Read MoreTaylor’s Trucksport Racing Team made a good start to their debut season in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championshipwell with two top 10 finishes, writes Paul Horton. The team…
Read MoreStaff and students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating following the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report – which has graded it Good with areas of outstanding provision, and…
Read MoreTony Bradley, from ACB Electrical Notts, who works across Mansfield and Ashfield, shares valuable tips and guidelines to help you maintain electrical safety within your home. Regular Electrical Inspections:…
Read MoreThe careers and employability team at West Nottinghamshire College have celebrated the opportunities that students experience through work and industry placements. Local employers consistently support students with enhancing their employability…
Read MoreA project aiming to help students with learning disabilities and/or disabilities into independent living has been rewarded for its innovative use of technology. Portland College’s Maples SMARTHome Project was named…
Read MoreTwo Mansfield men have launched a new residential dog training programme in Mansfield. Matt Clark and Justin Sheppard say they have a passion for revolutionising the industry and want to…
Read MoreA hub for unpaid carers in Mansfield is hosting an open afternoon that anyone can drop-in to this Friday, 9th June. The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub Open Afternoon will run from…
Read MoreStaff and students at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy have celebrated a significant milestone in the school’s history after it was rated Good by Ofsted for the first time. Inspectors praised leaders’…
Read MoreRetired businessman and Mansfield Town fanatic Mike Collins has put 41 pieces of framed artwork and memorabilia for sale in an online auction. He is hoping to raise money to…
Read MoreFive-year-old Ezra Peabody aims to scale Mount Snowdon in Wales to raise money for his BMX club. Ezra, of Mansfield, will take on the challenge with his dad, Olly Peabody,…
Read MoreDetermined fundraiser Mike Farley is keeping the memory of his late wife, Cazi, alive while continuing to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Mike, 67, of Ravenshead, who was head…
Read MoreMansfield Deputy Mayor Craig Whitby has thanked all partners and residents for their support following the roaring success of Party on the Market. On Sunday more than 5,000 visitors from…
Read MoreTrainees who join Nottinghamshire County Council’s successful Graduate Development Programme will be guaranteed a job on successfully completing their apprenticeship. The council launched the scheme in 2018 to identify, develop…
Read MoreStudents from Inspire College and the latest cohort of volunteering programme, Takeover, will be bringing the beach to Mansfield this June at the programme’s next public pop-up at MyPlace. The…
Read MorePupils in Mansfield enjoyed getting creative to learn about the water cycle — and a £76m project that aims protect their town from flooding. Through fun interactive sessions the Trent…
Read MoreDouble Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington is again hoping to take part in Mansfield’s fifth annual Charity Swimathon. The event has so far raised more than £16,000 for local charities,…
Read MoreEight talented young people took to the stage to showcase their skills at a special celebration for Nottinghamshire’s foster children and fostering families. Fostering's Got Talent, organised by Nottinghamshire County…
Read MoreWomen and girls in the Warsop area are being offered a mobile phone app that can help safeguard them by acting as a discreet panic button and body cam. The…
Read MoreA charity that aims to put a defibrillator in as many schools in the area as possible has been boosted by a £1,000 donation from Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support…
Read MoreA Kirkby charity has thanked West Nottinghamshire College painting and decorating students after it’s new centre was given a facelift. Our Centre, which was established in 1981, offers a range…
Read MoreWorld-renowned violinist André Rieu has become the gold standard for spectacular live shows across the globe. Every year tens of thousands of people from around the world make the pilgrimage…
Read MoreMeden Vale RFC ended the 2022/2023 season as runners-up in both the league and NLD Vase. They amassed more than 600 points in all competitions and played a brand of…
Read MoreCouncil and charity leaders hailed the success of creating a benchmark for responding to domestic abuse in Mansfield, but emphasised this is just the beginning of the journey. A launch…
Read MoreThe More Community Leisure Trust, which manages Mansfield's Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Oak Tree Leisure Centre and Water Meadows Leisure Complex, has announced a second link-up with the Children’s Book…
Read MoreATTFE College, Sutton, welcomed 16 South African principals from South African Public Colleges Organisation for a visit. The principals met the ATTFE leadership team and were given a welcome presentation…
Read MoreCabaret, ghosts, and detectives as well as music from the 50s, 80s and beyond is promised at Mansfield Palace Theatre in June. The biggest 80s party show to tour the…
Read MoreA student has designed artwork that is being displayed on the side of five Ashfield District Council bin lorries. George Quincey, who is in Year 9 at Quarrydale Academy, Sutton,…
Read MoreThere was a triple celebration for KH Hair, Mansfield, at the group’s annual award ceremony. The Mansfield salon was named salon of the year as well as collecting the salon…
Read MoreAnton Benson Productions’ Rapunzel pantomime is at Mansfield Palace Theatre for a half-term adventure on Tuesday, 30th May. Former Atomic Kitten star, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here…
Read MoreA village is celebrating 100 years of its maypole dancing celebrations over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Celebrations will take place in Wellow on Monday, 29th May, from 12noon to…
Read MoreThe John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, and SOS Charity Fashion Shows are hosting a Fundraising Fashion Show and Shopping Event on Thursday, 15th June, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Admission to the…
Read MoreThere are less than two weeks to go until Mansfield’s Market Place is transformed into a live music and party hub for the return of Party On The Market. On…
Read MoreUp-and-coming athletes in Ashfield are set to gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development programme. Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, now heading into its seventh year, has…
Read MoreTIS Academy apprentices have been crowned Ultimate Apprentices in a national fire and security engineering competition hosted by Skills for Security at the NEC, in Birmingham. The competition challenges competitors…
Read MoreTwo midwives have been presented with a prestigious national award in recognition of going above and beyond in their roles. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s recruitment and retention midwife…
Read MoreFree events open to all are continuing at the Old Meeting House, Mansfield, in June. Coffee mornings will be held on Saturdays, 10th and 24th June, from 10am–noon. At the…
Read MoreBlidworth Library has reopened after being closed for a refurbishment — and is looking forward to welcoming the community to its new space. A reopening event will be held on…
Read MoreCelebrating the coronation of King Charles III — and red, white and blue — are the themes for this year’s Warsop Carnival. Taking place on Sunday, 2nd July on the…
Read MoreAshfield artist Jonathan Annable is hosting his latest exhibition at Mansfield Museum — Shed Of Dreams — from 30th May until 7th July. The exhibition allows visitors to view and…
Read MoreA caring Nottinghamshire couple who spent almost a decade as directors at Mansfield Town Football Club have a shone a light on life as foster carers. Tina and Paul Broughton…
Read MoreFarnsfield chartered financial planner Nick Onslow (above) is a finalist in the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards. The event, which showcases talent in the UK’s Armed Forces community,…
Read MoreThe Mansfield and Ashfield business community has celebrated the best of the best in an awards ceremony dubbed the best ever. Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 welcomed more than 250 guests…
Read MoreA new course designed to identify and develop potential leaders for careers as a commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces is coming to West Nottinghamshire College. The one-year…
Read MoreMansfield District councillor Martin Wright was contacted by Jenny Marriott, asking where would be a suitable place to display a Coronation Bear she had created. Martin put Jenny in touch…
Read MoreA village is celebrating 100 years of its maypole dancing celebrations over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Celebrations will take place in Wellow on Monday, 29th May, from 12noon to…
Read MoreA reliability maintenance engineering (RME) area manager from Sutton is sharing his career story during Learning at Work Week 2023 (15th-21st May) with the aim of inspiring others to achieve their…
Read MoreA former Mansfield Woodhouse care home-turned-hospital ward has been so successful in providing a solution to patient discharge pressures that it will remain — and transfer to a permanent home…
Read MoreAshfield District Council’s annual Plant & Garden Fair is back for a 29th year this weekend. Visitors will be able to shop for a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden…
Read MoreA charity born during lockdown, which has since expanded its work, is appealing for help. Blidworth On The Move Support Network includes a community transport scheme, originally set up to…
Read MoreMansfield Mayor Andy Abrahams is calling on people to show their support for Mansfield Market, saying it could be the breeding ground for the next rags-to-riches success. As part of…
Read MoreMansfield Palace Theatre is running a week-long workshop, from Monday 14th to Friday, 18th August - its first Theatre Holiday Camp. The workshop will be an opportunity for children aged…
Read MorePortland College’s well-known Spring Fair is back on Sunday, 21st May, from 11am to 4pm. There will be children's entertainment, craft and gift stalls, plants, food and much more. If…
Read MoreCommercial design students have brought their fashion sense and reimagination skills to a retro clothing stall at West Nottinghamshire College. Collaborating with former student Harry Squires, who runs Mansfield-based Credible…
Read MoreA giant oak arrow wood sculpture, created by Rainworth schoolchildren as part of a community project, has been unveiled. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust revealed the new sculpture at Rainworth Heath Nature…
Read MoreThe importance of learning to swim, as well as tips and guidance on how to stay safe in water, was the theme of special assembles at primary schools in Mansfield.…
Read MoreMansfield Museum has fun and free activities for all the family this half-term, from 30th May to 2nd June, as part of the build up to Mansfield Carnival on Saturday,…
Read MoreA Rainworth family are continuing their work to say thank you to a hospital that saved their son's life - and raise awareness of a condition that claims the lives…
Read MoreA new directory has been launched to showcase sporting activities across Mansfield, Ashfield and Sherwood this summer — and make people more aware of local sports clubs. The Armchair Club,…
Read MoreThe Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which works to help breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has used its funds to buy equipment for a surgeon. The BoNew…
Read MoreA local support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs is merging with a well-established registered charity. Send United, which started on Facebook, has become Little Miracles…
Read MoreNottinghamshire County Council has launched a new Historic Environment Record (HER) website dedicated to thousands of historic sites. The new website — https://her.nottinghamshire.gov.uk — provides access to an expansive database…
Read MoreUnsung hero Simon Mason was named volunteer of the year at the Notts LTA Annual Awards. Simon, who is on the management team at Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club, went on…
Read MoreA Pleasley-based wildlife centre is due for a small windfall thanks to the efforts of animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College. The students, who are based at the college’s…
Read MoreMansfield Woodhouse-based homecare provider Your Home Care is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A session. Registered Care manager Denise will be going joining John B Tannen, of Mansfield 103.2, to answer…
Read MoreThe Palace Theatre, Mansfield, has revealed the line-up for The Comedy Store this Saturday (13th May), led by MC Dave Williams. Tadiwa Mahlunge has been billed as one of the…
Read MoreRising swim star Ethan Potter has been selected to represent England at the World School Games in Brazil — potentially the biggest meet of his career. But the 15-year-old former…
Read MoreA team of detectives won an award after bringing down gang members involved in the theft of a £3.5m tiara. Nottinghamshire Police began a major investigation after the carefully planned…
Read MoreA Saturday information event is on the horizon at West Nottinghamshire College to give both 16-to-18 year-olds and adults a chance to find out more about college life and studies.…
Read MoreResidents at Lawn Park Care Home, Sutton, — including Jack, pictured below — and The Sycamore & Poplars Care Home, Warsop, are joining in Eurovision fever with their own take…
Read MoreGuests from the world of digital, creative and IT careers brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the computer science curriculum at West Nottinghamshire College, to help showcase the…
Read MoreThree swimming clubs in Mansfield have been awarded a total of £1,000 council funding. The Rebecca Adlington Swimming Award is handed out annually in acknowledgement of Rebecca’s success at the 2008 Beijing…
Read MoreFarnsfield man John Carr, known as Jack, was treated to a birthday cake and a card by staff at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, where he celebrated his 103rd birthday while…
Read MoreNHS recruits received on-the-spot job offers at a second successful ‘Step into the NHS’ careers showcase in Mansfield, attended by more than 300 people. The ‘Step into the NHS’ event,…
Read MoreTo celebrate the coronation, Dukeries u3a joined in the RSPB-organised event at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe. Members provided information on the group to interested passers-by, while singers and ukulele players joined…
Read MoreThe founder of a Mansfield charity set up to help people affected by domestic violence and abuse has won Mansfield Building Society’s 2023 Community Star Award. Jordan Cotton runs Butterfly,…
Read MoreLincolnshire Co-op has opened its first food store in Warsop, creating 15 new jobs. The £1.5m convenience store on Hetts Lane includes eco-conscious services, such as soft plastic recycling and…
Read MoreBilsthorpe Flying High Academy pupils worked with an artist to create a clay bug permanent artwork that will eventually go on display in their village library. Ellie Booth, of Inspire…
Read MoreThe most inspirational young achievers in Nottinghamshire will be celebrated at the 4Uth Award 2023. Now organisers Nottinghamshire County Council want to receive nominations for the awards, which recognise the…
Read MoreMansfield Lawn Tennis Club is holding a free open day on Saturday, 20th May, from 1pm to 4pm. There will be the chance to play on the courts and receive…
Read MoreHuthwaite-based Taylor’s Trucksport Racing Team’s start of the season is just around the corner for them as they prepare for their debut in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship,…
Read MoreOne of the areas most historic and luxurious hotels saw an influx of new faces as students from West Nottinghamshire College took over the kitchens, bars, spa, gym and restaurants.…
Read MoreA bronze statue tribute to Shirebrook Colliery and the town’s mining heritage was unveiled at a special community event. The statue, designed by famous sculptor Peter Walker, has taken pride…
Read MoreA football match was held to raise awareness of men’s mental health and male suicide after the tragic death of Kirkby man Sean Lynk. Now Sean’s father, Graham Lynk, said…
Read MoreStanton Hill-based Doorcerts, a manufacturer of fire doors and frames, has appointed Sarah Armson as commercial manager. Sarah, who has already spent 17 years in the fire door industry, joins…
Read MorePlans to create a ‘one-stop shop’ for patients to access NHS tests and investigations have received a vital boost after proposals to bring Nottinghamshire’s first Community Diagnostics Centre to Mansfield…
Read MoreMansfield Palace Theatre has a sweet treat this Christmas after children’s TV star Dani Harmer was revealed for the role of Fairy Bon Bon in its Beauty And The Beast…
Read MoreMansfield Carnival promises a full day of free family fun with live music, activities, crafts, food, face-painting, walkabout entertainers, a Caribbean-themed market — and a carnival parade. The inaugural event…
Read MoreFor the first time since the pandemic, weekly free table tennis sessions for people aged 50+ have returned to the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield. Catering for those looking for…
Read MoreMansfield Building Society announced a 9.6% growth in mortgage assets and a post-tax profit of £1.9m at its annual meeting. Alongside its commercial success, the society was also proud to…
Read MoreA former Mansfield woman raised thousands of pounds for charity when she completed the London Marathon. Juliet Bacon, the daughter of Mansfield solicitor Paul Bacon and his wife, Christine, ran…
Read MoreA community-based initiative hopes to revitalise a public underpass and the platform areas at Mansfield Railway Station. A permanent art piece created by street artists Peachzz and Kunstity with the…
Read MoreWell known faces, well-loved songs and new shows all feature on the bill at Mansfield Palace Theatre this May. Betty Legs Diamond is taking a sabbatical! She has packed up…
Read MoreWork has been competed on a new children’s play area at Ravenshead Leisure Centre. FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that gives grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities…
Read MoreIt was third time lucky for Mansfield woman Chloe-Rose Adkin when she was named Miss Galaxy 2023 — after twice finishing runner-up in the national finals. Now Chloe-Rose, a sales…
Read MoreSherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs three hospitals including Newark, is inviting local people to attend a virtual event to find out more about the role of a governor. The…
Read MoreA teenage volunteer who dedicates his time to help veterans, elderly people, and hoarders every week has been recognised with an award. Joel Bailey spends Thursdays volunteering at Jigsaw, a…
Read MoreHairdressing and beauty therapy students at the Revive salon at West Nottinghamshire College brought pampering and prizes to guests at their Easter fundraiser. Students at the Derby Road-based salon raised…
Read MoreStudents and staff at West Nottinghamshire College highlighted its work to provide high-quality education, training and career pathways when Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP visited its campuses. The Labour…
Read MoreIntrepid fundraisers George Nelson and Russ Davis are taking on the phenomenal challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money and awareness for charities helping people with dementia.…
Read MoreA giant demolition wrecking ball on which supermodel Naomi Campbell once perched in an iconic car safety campaign, a yellow miniature submarine, and a door that reputedly came from a…
Read MoreA special event took place at Mansfield Civic Centre to recognise local support given to Ukrainians now living in the area following Russia’s invasion of their homeland last year. The…
Read MoreMansfield Hockey Club 4th XI are celebrating a terrific season after finishing champions. They topped England Hockey Division 10 North East after a thrilling end to the campaign. After a…
Read MorePop Idol star Gareth Gates (pictured) is to headline this year’s Party on the Market in Mansfield on Sunday, 4th June. Organised by Mansfield BID and Mansfield District Council, with…
Read MoreFor the first time the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final show will be broadcast live into cinemas across the UK - including Mansfield Odeon. Hosted this year in Liverpool by…
Read MoreWork on Kirkby Leisure Centre’s car park is progressing and visitors can now access the facility by a newly-finished footpath. The new car park on Hodgkinson Road will have spaces…
Read MoreA special event is being held in Mansfield to mark an exhibition celebrating the town’s former Granada Cinema. As well as films, The Granada was also famous for hosting some…
Read MorePeople will have the chance to find out more about what life is really like at the Tower of London when its Ravenmaster Chris Skaife visits Nottingham. Chris has been…
Read MoreThe John Eastwood Hospice is hosting a fundraising Dog Paw-ty in its car park at Mansfield Road, Sutton. There is still room for stallholders from local businesses on a dog…
Read MoreTo mark the King’s coronation, independent fifth-generation family funeral firm A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has launched a competition for children from across Nottinghamshire and Derby to win a…
Read MoreThe countdown is under way to the first Mansfield Town Film Festival, which promises three days of short films, music videos, documentaries, and animation — as well as international shorts.…
Read MoreThe Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group has resumed its monthly open support meetings for past and present breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. They were previously held on…
Read MoreWest Nottinghamshire College is seeking "enthusiastic individuals with industry skills and knowledge" to work in a range of teaching and support roles. The college, which has campuses in Mansfield and…
Read MoreThe coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 6th May. Charles acceded to the…
Read MoreSkegby fundraisers Sharon Cooper and John Cooper hosted another garden party fundraiser in aid of the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group. The Amazon charity, which helps breast cancer patients at…
Read MoreA competition to design a major social housing scheme in Mansfield’s White Hart Street area has resulted in a shortlist of five entries being invited to go through to the…
Read MoreMansfield District Council has allocated £11,000 to a pilot project to better support vulnerable people. The money will fund a 12-month initiative at the town’s Beacon Project, a long-standing support…
Read MoreDiesel vans at Royal Mail’s Mansfield Delivery Office have been replaced by electric ones as part of the company’s drive to reduce emissions. As well as the 82 new vans,…
Read MoreSchoolchildren from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy will have the opportunity to work with an artist to create a permanent artwork in their village library garden on 21st April. It is…
Read MoreFurther improvements are being carried out at Sutton Cemetery by Ashfield District Council. This includes a deep clean in April and the replanting of flower beds. The council’s Community Safety…
Read MoreA Shop Watch radio scheme launched in Kirkby by Ashfield District Council and Nottinghamshire Police is attracting support from retailers. They have been given new radio systems that link directly…
Read MoreThe 10th annual free Heritage Day at Mansfield Library, organised by Inspire, will include activities and attractions such as local history displays, the chance to find out about family history,…
Read MoreA new initiative is getting under way to support residents in Mansfield, Sutton, and the Dukeries feel healthier, happier, confident and connected. A More Confident Me, run by Academy Transformation…
Read MoreSchemes to tackle food poverty in Mansfield have been shortlisted for a national award. Since 2020, Mansfield District Council has been operating a series of FOOD (Food On Our Doorstep)…
Read MoreA top accreditation for supporting victims of domestic abuse has been awarded to Mansfield District Council. It has become the first local authority in Nottinghamshire to achieve the Domestic Abuse…
Read MoreA NHS recruitment event that attracted almost 700 people wanting to start their NHS career is to return in April, as local hospitals combine with West Nottinghamshire College and Nottingham…
Read MoreA new store selling exclusive, handmade jewellery opens in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, on Saturday, 15th April, at 11am. Once upon a time says all its items are…
Read MoreEast Midlands-based accountancy firm ADS Accountants and Business Advisors has unveiled its new name and brand identity, Nuvo - marking a new era for the company after almost two decades…
Read MoreStudents on the Level 2 CIMSPA Practitioner Professional Sport Fitness course at West Nottinghamshire College have just earnt themselves a skill for life and a route into new jobs. That’s…
Read MoreLocal ladies’ ensemble Sempre is joining Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir for a summer concert at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Warsop. The concert is on 24th June,…
Read MoreA dog rescue centre has relaunched its much loved challenge, 60 Miles in May, to raise vital funds for rescue dogs in its care. All fundraisers have to do is…
Read MoreThe Harley Gallery, Welbeck, has special events to mark the coronation of King Charles III. They include a talk, called Coronations and the Collection, by Dr Fiona Clapperton, education and…
Read MoreThe Golden Eagle pub in Mansfield is undergoing a £115,000 refurbishment and will reopen on 24th April. The refresh will see tables added to the pub’s bar area. Marston's said…
Read MoreA Mansfield man used the covid lockdowns to write his first books — after his son gave him a laptop to watch Mansfield Town FC matches. Chris Walker has put…
Read MoreResidents in Nottinghamshire can nominate a good cause to receive £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. Now in its fifth year, the Movement for Good Awards will…
Read MoreChurch organist Gordon Foster was honoured by King Charles III for his 50 years’ service at St Simon and St Jude’s, Rainworth. Gordon and his wife, Joan, received Royal Maundy…
Read MoreTwenty years have passed since the discovery of the world famous Ice Age rock art at Creswell Crags. At the time it was realised to be Britain's oldest rock art…
Read MoreMembers of the public are invited to say thank you to staff at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust as part of the trust’s annual Excellence Awards. Those who have received treatment…
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