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A major new project to create a highly-skilled workforce in emerging technologies will go ahead in Mansfield after a funding boost. Mansfield District Council has allocated £4.3m from its £12.3m…
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A new free Craft and Natter Club in Mansfield Woodhouse is welcoming people from all disciplines — and giving them the chance to learn fresh skills. Craft and Natter will…
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People in Nottinghamshire wanting to take part in the AJ Bell Great North Run can snap up a charity place with Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The ballot…
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Forest Town manufacturer Plastek UK further strengthened its community links in January by supporting a vital meals-on-wheels service that helps elderly people in Mansfield. Through its networking with other Mansfield…
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Two sisters from Ravenshead have become first-time business owners after taking on a popular Mansfield hair and beauty salon. Jessica Noon (26) and Olivia Noon (20) said when they were…
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The ovens were fired up and the drinks put on ice at West Nottinghamshire College’s training kitchens and restaurant, ready for a week of activity during the hospitality and catering…
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Leisure centres in Ashfield have hit more than one million attendances for the financial year 2022-23, as part of a raft of milestones. The centres, run by Everyone Active in…
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Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted for the stage by Nick Lane, at the…
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Extensive upgrade works at a Mansfield leisure centre, which will see the installation of new facilities in the pool, a revamped changing room and a climbing wall, are gathering pace.…
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Businesses are being urged to take advantage of the support available from the Digital Upscaler project before funding comes to an end. The project, which is part-funded by the European…
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Volunteers at Mansfield Woodhouse Heritage Link are working on a mosaic project as part of their plans to mark what would have been the 300th birthday of Major Hayman Rooke.…
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Mansfield District Council has introduced a new year-round free bulky waste collection for priority areas of the district. One free collection can now be booked online for households in the…
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Broadleaves Housing with Care scheme in Boughton has been nominated for a national award for the best large social housing development at the LABC Building Excellence Awards. It had previously…
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A series of six audio-guided walks are being released, inviting people to make the most of Robin Hood Country. Sherwood Voices has been written and directed by Excavate’s Andy Barrett.…
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Mansfield Education Hub students have been working hard to support local people affected by the rise in the cost of living. The learners have been focusing on reducing the impact…
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An NHS careers event attended by more than 650 people looks set to become a regular event following its huge success. The Step into the NHS event, organised by Sherwood…
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Community groups and charities can now apply to Mansfield District Council in a new round of funding awards for the Mayor’s 500 Fund. The Mayor’s 500 Fund is a percentage contribution…
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With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley has welcomed news that local groups received £29,275 in National Lottery funding over recent months — and thanked players for their help. Ben encouraged more local…
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Farnsfield Cricket Club women’s section, established in August, has gone from strength to strength, attracting new members and having regular indoor training. Farnsfield CC provides cricket to all ages and…
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Mansfield estate agent BuckleyBrown has been named best in the business across Britain. The Leeming Street-based business was launched almost eight years ago and has already hit the top spot,…
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Sutton Rotary has thanked young people and adults in the town who gave their time to support its Christmas sleigh evenings by presenting them with certificates. They helped Rotarians walk…
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Members of Mansfield and District u3a held their three-course Christmas lunch (above) at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, with a quiz and live entertainment. Members’ meetings are held on the third…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre has a wide variety of music tribute shows for February. Matt Andrew leads a vocal quartet in Oh What a Nite! on Wednesday 8th February. This tribute…
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A week of meeting the experts and discovering more about the wellbeing and habits of animals was the focus for the new term for animal care students. A specially-developed timetable…
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Severn Trent’s £76m investment in Mansfield to bring sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to the town to help reduce flooding is continuing, with work today starting in the Ravensdale area. The…
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FAMILY-RUN online florist Bunches marked the end of 2022 by giving bouquets to staff at a hospital and donating £500-worth of essential items to a nearby foodbank. The business delighted…
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Members of Soroptimist International Mansfield and District have been showing their support for women and girls worldwide. The group backed the international 16 Days of Activism initiative against gender-based violence…
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A free two-hour workshop exploring the topic of sustainability in businesses is to be held on Tuesday, 28th February, at Hexgreave Hall, Farnsfield. Businesses can gain advice on how being…
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Mansfield Museum is marking Valentine’s Day with special storytelling sessions to coinicide with its Space and science theme for February. On Tuesday 14th, local author Adrian Beeden will give readings…
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A concert to celebrate 60 years since The Beatles played in Mansfield is to be held at Forest Town Arena. The website thegranadamansfield.co.uk is putting on the gig, in association…
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The Organising Committee of the World Day of Prayer 2023 for Mansfield and area is inviting people to mark the day and join in prayer on Friday, 3rd March at…
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Mansfield’s Old Meeting House (OMH) Chapel has a carnival theme to its February events, including a coffee morning and party for children on Saturday, 11th February, from 10am to 12noon.…
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The John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, is hosting a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea on Friday, 10th February, from 2pm to 4pm. A table for two costs £25, call Lisa Todd on 01623…
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A major project to transform the former Beales department store building in Mansfield town centre into a civic hub has received £20m from the Government’s flagship Levelling Up Fund. The…
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A major design competition has been launched, inviting architects to design a significant new social housing scheme on a derelict site close to Mansfield town centre. The Royal Institute of…
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A charity walk is being planned to raise awareness of mental health in men and boys. The Lads n Dads fundraiser, on Sunday, 26th March, will support the work of…
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The best of young business talent across the East Midlands will again be celebrated at the Generation Next Awards – as a refreshed look is revealed for 2023. The awards…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has submitted plans to Mansfield District Council for a purpose-built ‘Community Diagnostics Centre’ that would run alongside its existing Mansfield Community Hospital in Stockwell…
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A day of action will be held on Monday 23 January as part of a campaign to reduce crime on a Mansfield estate. Mansfield District Council officers will join forces…
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A new planetarium and educational centre at Sherwood Observatory, Sutton, have moved a step closer. Mansfield and Sutton Astrological Society’s vision to turn a disused underground Victorian reservoir into a…
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Three beauty pageant winners have joined together to help poorly children this Easter. They are collecting Easter eggs to donate to the Children’s Ward at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Mother…
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Mansfield-based underground water services specialists Brays Pipelines has invested £30,000 to protect its team's health. The family-run business has been working in the water services industry for private and commercial…
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Newark and Sherwood residents who applied for a free tree will be able to collect their saplings this week as part of the district council’s annual free tree scheme. Residents…
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Children from Oak Tree Primary School visited Mansfield Civic Centre to learn more about the district council. Eight students, all members of the school’s Parliament, met Mansfield mayor Andy Abrahams,…
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A grant that has been hailed as a game-changer is now open for applications. In December, Mansfield District Council was allocated £2.955m from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) over…
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Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College will be opening its doors to prospective new students at a special open event next week. On Wednesday 25 January, those who are interested…
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Mansfield Museum is to host a free Makers Market on the first Saturday of each month, starting on 4th February, from 10am to 3pm. There will be the chance to…
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A local family is wanted to become the faces of the newly-refurbished Water Meadows Leisure Complex in 2023 - and the deadline for the competition to find the family has…
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A racing car driven by a successful businessman has been chosen to be the next model that will be manufactured by Hornby Hobbies for its Scalextric range. The Mercedes Benz…
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Sports students from West Nottinghamshire College joined forces with a Nottingham-based youth support enterprise for a month of sport, coaching, skills enhancing, and helping the community. The Level 1 and…
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Dedicated fundraisers Cory Marsh and his fiancee, Deborah James, raised a further £190.70 for a charity that supports babies. The couple decorated their garden on Big Barn Lane, Mansfield, with…
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A swathe of bright blooms is hoping to show Newark and Sherwood’s solidarity with Ukraine and friendship with its people. The display, part of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Friendship…
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Pupils hosted a series of fundraising initiatives to raise money for The Trussell Trust, a charity that supports foodbanks across the country, including in Mansfield. The trust reported just before…
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Ashfield District Council’s White Ribbon Accreditation has been extended until November 2025, highlighting its commitment to ending violence against women and girls. The council said it has reviewed internal procedures,…
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As part of the ongoing programme of new writing at Mansfield Palace Theatre, there is the opportunity for a maximum of four playwrights (aged 16-25) based in the East Midlands…
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The Nottingham Building Society has announced Anthony Murphy as its new chief financial officer (‘CFO’), subject to regulatory approval. Anthony is set to join the society in March 2023 to…
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An anonymous new local band, born during lockdown, is releasing its debut album in February — on yellow vinyl and CD. The three main members of The Lemon Sherbets —…
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Mansfield-based Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading school fitout specialists, has been awarded its largest contract to date in the education sector – a £5m project to manufacture furniture and fit…
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The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which supports patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has thanked Blidworth hairstylist Kerry White and her generous customers. Kerry’s niece donated a Christmas chocolate…
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Nottinghamshire County Council is set to create five new Local Nature Reserves (LNR) on existing Green spaces. There are currently 67 LNRs, of which six are owned by the council.…
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West Nottinghamshire College, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is to host a careers showcase for those interested in pursuing a role in…
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West Nottinghamshire College has celebrated military veterans’ construction skills success with national charity Building Heroes and Leicester-based Davidsons Homes. The college has been training ex-military personnel to build new careers…
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Over the festive period, John Lewis’s Christmas advert brought attention to fostering and foster care. Now two Kirkby foster carers are urging people to keep the issues in mind at…
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First Art has partnered with Robin Hood Line Community Rail Partnership and Sutton Road Primary School, Mansfield, to deliver a new project that hopes to breathe new life into Mansfield…
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Police drone operators have had their busiest year to date – with more deployments, arrests and interventions than ever before. The team, founded in January 2020, deployed more than 1,100…
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A small but dedicated team of volunteers will support patients and staff in King's Mill Hospital's Emergency Department this weekend as unique pressures continue to be felt across Sherwood Forest…
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Severn Trent’s £76m investment in Mansfield is well under way in the town centre, with the New Year set to bring more improvements across the town to help reduce flooding.…
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The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group saw its funds boosted by unexpected Christmas present donations of almost £820. Long-term supporters of the charity, Sharon and John Cooper, held an evening…
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A green space in Mansfield’s town centre has seen substantial progress with the installation of a sculpture. The 2.4 metre monument with a smooth pebble-like surface is the focal point…
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A Fundraising Fashion Show and Shopping Event is being held in support of the John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton. Organised by SOS Charity Fashion Shows, it will feature clothes from favourite…
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A Forest Town pub has been rewarded for its efforts to help the community. The Prince Charles was named Development Divisional Pub of the Year at The Stars of Stonegate…
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A £5.4m training centre to boost green skills and create thousands of jobs in the low-carbon construction sector is set to be developed through a partnership between West Nottinghamshire College,…
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Baby and child swim school, Puddle Ducks Nottinghamshire and North Leicestershire hand-delivered pyjamas for children at the Nottingham City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, after its annual Charity Pyjama…
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Mansfield businesswoman Sally Gillborn, chief executive of North Notts Business Improvement District, was made an MBE for her services to business and the economy in the New Year Honours List.…
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People from Nottinghamshire who saved lives through the gift of organ donation have been posthumously honoured at a moving award ceremony. They received the Order of St John Award for…
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Mansfield District Council has welcomed new apprentices to its satellite office in Vale Road, Mansfield Woodhouse. Marcus Horsley and Scotty Clark are just two of five new apprentices who joined…
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Two retired police officers travelled on a humanitarian mission to war-torn Ukraine to deliver children’s toys and vital supplies. Simon Blincow and Rob Taylor joined a convoy of pick-up trucks…
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Five students at West Nottinghamshire College have been formally recognised for their great attitude and initiative in responding to a road traffic accident, which saw a classmate struck by a…
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Nottinghamshire residents are being encouraged to kickstart the new year by recycling right for charity. For every search carried out on the Recycling Checker in January, Veolia - Nottinghamshire County…
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Ambitious plans to enhance a green space in Mansfield to create a destination park can now proceed. Mansfield District Council planning committee gave the go-ahead to discuss the Berry Hill…
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Mansfield Rugby Club chairman Pete Steffen has stood down after taking up a work opportunity in Thailand with an aerospace company, north east of Pattaya, and been succeeded by Stafford…
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A Mansfield charity was among 12 good causes sharing a £50,000 donation from the Nottingham Building Society’s Samuel Fox Foundation charitable fund. Nominated by staff of The Nottingham, with a…
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As another year draws to a close, Nottinghamshire County Council has once again unveiled its annual list of facts and figures to highlight the tireless work its services have carried…
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More than 50 gift bags packed with hats, gloves, socks, underwear and other essentials will help support local homeless people this winter. The donations have been made by kind-hearted members…
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Members of Kirkby Inner Wheel have been very active in the community. Freda Smith and Judi Parkinson packed baby bag bundles, which have been sent to Africa via the National…
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Mansfield-based R.E.A.L. Education made 2022 a year to be proud after winning a national award in December and also celebrating two further ‘Good’ Ofsted reports. R.E.A.L, offers alternative provision across…
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Children and staff at Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School, Sutton, collected two trolley loads of goods to donate to the Let’s All Eat foodbank in the town. The School Council…
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A group of companies focused on fire doors is planning for growth following its move to new premises in the Ashfield area. Entrepreneurs Kieran Percival and Ian Maciejewski set up…
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Army Officer Lieutenant Colonel Keith Spiers, of Sutton, said he was honoured to receive his OBE at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. It was presented by Princess Anne in…
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Harrison Parker Niblett was born at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, at 6.03am on Christmas Day, weighing 8lb 11oz. He is the first baby for Shirebrook couple Chloe (29), a fitness…
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Mini Police officers helped to spread festive cheer in Mansfield town centre by singing Christmas carols to shoppers. The children, pupils at Wainwright Primary Academy, supported by members of the…
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Used to getting their hands dirty, West Nottinghamshire College’s automotive engineering students experienced alternative practical learning, following a visit from the leading provider of automotive e-learning solutions. Electude, which is…
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A highly-popular wedding venue on the edge of one of Mansfield’s award-winning parks is inviting loved-up couples to a special wedding showcase. Carr Bank Wedding Venue was reopened earlier this…
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Women and girls in Warsop who feel they are in danger will be offered a haven by shops — as part of a package of measures to make people safe…
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A team of volunteers from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton has been providing Christmas cheer to a hospital and charity. They decorated the courtyard at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton,…
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Five Ashfield retailers are celebrating after winning Ashfield District Council’s annual best dressed window competition. Councillors, including the chairman, Coun David Walters, visited the winners to present them with a…
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Residents in the Oak Tree area of Mansfield can now benefit from a new 4G football pitch that has been installed at the leisure centre. Prior to the installation, the…
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Mansfield Rotary's Christmas sleigh is returning to the streets of Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse, collecting money for charity and spreading festive cheer in December. The new sleigh has been made…
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The Together Community Stay and Play group, which meets at the Old Meeting House Mansfield, had a surprise visitor at a Tuesday morning session. Vanessa Crane, of Nottinghamshire County Council,…
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Good causes are benefiting from an extra cash injection of £500 each thanks to the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery prize draw. Bilsthorpe Emergency Team, Sherwood Archers, Newark R&M Cricket…
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A multi-agency team focused on getting patients discharged from three local hospitals as soon as they have received the vital treatment they need are stepping-up their efforts to get patients…
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Youngsters joined West Nottinghamshire College’s animal care unit at the weekend for some fundraising, festive cheer, while discovering how the students care for its diverse range of creatures. Students on…
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Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy children welcomed Rob Rose, of BBC Radio Nottingham, (above) into school and appeared live on the Sarah Julian Breakfast Show. Children shared their Christmas wishes with…
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An award scheme recognising the courage of children and young people diagnosed with cancer has been launched in Nottinghamshire. Around 120 children are diagnosed with cancer in the East Midlands…
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Mansfield District Council’s skills programme aiming to prepare young people for the working world has seen the first round of activity get under way. The council’s Career Ambassador Programme sees…
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MANSFIELD Music and Drama Festival has revealed that its competitive festival in 2023 will take place in March. The music sections will take place from Saturday 18th to Monday 20th,…
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Pupils and staff at The Bramble Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, and The Brunts Academy, Mansfield, are celebrating after they officially joined the Greenwood Academies Trust. They will join 36 other academies…
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Mansfield Men’s Probus Club had a Christmas lunch at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, where they were entertained by speaker Mike Storr, who brought back memories of famous comedians in his…
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Froghopper Lane, Ashfield District Council’s newest housing development in Sutton, has been completed. Tenants are moving into the 22 homes in time for Christmas. Froghopper Lane is made up of…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse home care provider is to hold five recruitment roadshows in the new year as it expands. Your Home Care has recently partnered with Derbyshire County Council to…
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Professional cookery students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, got a taste of combat cooking when members of the 167 Catering Support Regiment dropped by to demonstrate their skills. The 167…
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Twins from Boughton were among the winners at the Nottinghamshire 4Uth awards. The Nottinghamshire County Council initiative celebrates the achievements of young people across the county from each district council…
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Three schools — Meden School, Warsop; The Garibaldi School, Forest Town; and All Saints’ Catholic Academy, Mansfield — are among 239 nationwide that will be rebuilt or substantially refurbished as…
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Employees from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton are celebrating the festive season with a month-long series of fun activities, games and giveaways in the lead up to Christmas. Christmas jumper…
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Amazon in Sutton is partnering with Nottinghamshire Police to provide free weekly sports sessions for youngsters aged 8-18. The Operation Reacher Project, which takes place at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield,…
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Young people have been gaining invaluable work experience renovating a Mansfield community centre. Voluntary groups, residents, and Mansfield CVS currently use Trowell Court on the Bellamy Road Estate. The Family…
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Maun View care home in Mansfield achieved a record 10/10 review score from residents and their families on website www.carehome.co.uk. The new score, awarded in December, made it of the…
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Pupils at Skegby Junior Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, have been awarded the Eco-Schools’ Green Flag in recognition of their work to make their Academy more environmentally friendly…
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B. Taylor & Sons Transport Ltd has been accredited with a silver award by the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS). The Huthwaite-based transport, logistics, and warehousing company gained the accreditation…
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Even more families are in for a Christmas to remember this year after a record response to Mansfield District Council’s Secret Santa Appeal. It has had enough donations of money,…
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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is asking people in Newark and Sherwood to spread some festive cheer and support its Christmas Appeal. The charity cares for over 300…
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State-of-the-art equipment is available at a new gym and fitness space that has opened at Water Meadows Leisure Complex, Mansfield. It includes treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes, rowing machines, power-mills, strength machines,…
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Households with children who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) in the county are to receive extra support to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this…
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Hundreds of pounds have been raised at a funeral service to help send a young girl battling cancer on a dream holiday. Staff from A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service…
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Peafield Lane Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse has undergone an Ofsted inspection, which found that the school should keep its Good rating. Inspectors said: “Pupils really enjoy coming to this school.…
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Around 80 members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mansfield, gave Christmas presents to local children in need after a special breakfast (above) that included…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is again offering a series of one-hour sessions for businesses who wish to receive free specialist and local support to help them thrive. Organised in…
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Ravenshead Village Hall was the venue as Mansfield Triathlon Club members celebrated their achievements at the club’s annual presentation evening. In the juniors category, Evie Clifton was awarded Tristar of…
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East Midlands-based Nova Education Trust is raising money through its schools' communities this winter to help families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The trust - which has schools in Derbyshire,…
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An award-winning opticians in Sutton is under new ownership. Specsavers in the ldlewells Shopping Centre had been led by store director Nigel Davidson since 1995, who has grown the team…
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Churches in Nottinghamshire are inviting communities to help bring hope and a sense of belonging to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children this festive season by supporting Christingle celebrations…
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Caring fundraiser Cory Marsh has decorated his garden with Christmas lights for a third successive year to raise money for a charity that supports babies. Cory and his fiancee, Deborah…
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Mansfield District Council is seeking a non-elected person to be a member of its Independent Panel into Members Allowances. The council is required, by law, to have a Scheme of…
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A Mansfield town centre pub has reopened after a £216,000 refit and makeover. The Green Dragon on Leeming Street, which has been serving people for 60 years, is part of…
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Mansfield District Scout leaders have been recognised for their hard work and commitment, along with all other Scout leaders in Nottinghamshire, with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Peter Hawley,…
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A Mansfield company has been recognised for its work to help hospitals reduce anaesthetic gas emissions. BPR Medical’s work to trial a nitrous oxide conversion unit with Newcastle Hospitals and…
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The Woodland Trust is urging schools and community groups across the East Midlands to get their free tree-pack applications in quickly with just over a month left until the spring…
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Animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College are looking forward to welcoming some four-legged friends thanks to the creation of a paddock by a national social enterprise. Volunteer it Yourself (VIY)…
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The Christmas season of famous students' quiz show University Challenge is to feature a former Brunts School student from Mansfield. Tom Scott will captain the University of York team on…
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Artist impressions and plans for the redevelopment of Portland Square in Sutton have been updated to reflect residents’ comments on the project. The changes, made after a public consultation, feature…
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Young footballers have received a £500 grant to buy new kit and training equipment. Meden Vale Colts FC are among the recipients of the Central Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund, which…
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Six volunteers braved the elements by sleeping out in the open in December, as temperatures dropped to below freezing, to raise funds for charity. The second annual rough sleep for…
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A new portal on Mansfield District Council’s website to make it easier for local companies and traders to win council contracts has gone live. It is one of a number…
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Leisure centres in Ashfield are acting as warm spaces this winter to support those struggling with the expense of heating their homes. Kirkby Leisure Centre and Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton,…
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Learners tackled a variety of activities during a busy opening term at Mansfield Education Hub. The group studied sustainable practices, such as using fresh food while it is in date,…
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People are invited to remember their lost loved ones by submitting images and writing messages ahead of a memorial service. Mansfield Crematorium is hosting the Christmas Memorial Service on Saturday,…
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The all-new festive pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, has smashed all previous box office records. The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – the Return of Captain Hook is now…
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A charity that works with young people, including those who find themselves outside of mainstream education, has launched an appeal to help feed the most vulnerable this winter. The Switch…
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Estate agent Gascoines has bolstered its lettings team with the appointment of Callum Holmes as lettings co-ordinator. With more than 10 years’ experience in residential lettings, Callum joins the family-run…
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A plumbing teacher from West Nottinghamshire College is bringing warmth and compassion to charity premises across the UK, with a helping hand from the college’s apprentices. Jonathan Hallam, a former…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre is hosting a brand new panto this Christmas - The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook. The UK Productions show is running…
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A health trust is one of only five in Europe to receive an award for its commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses and midwives feel empowered and…
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New figures show that the world-famous AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race boosted Mansfield’s local economy by more than £525,000 when it returned to Nottinghamshire last September. An economic…
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Ashfield residents and businesses came together to mark the achievements of local people during the past 12 months at the Discover Ashfield Awards. Discover Ashfield celebrates all that is good…
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Ada Lovelace House in Kirkby is currently bathed in light for 16 days to mark White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Activism, which ends on 10th December. White Ribbon…
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Ashfield District Council is getting into the Christmas spirit by offering free weekend parking in its council car parks for all of December. Residents can park at any of the…
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Generous companies came to the rescue and built a new sleigh for Mansfield Rotary to use on its annual tour of streets and shopping centres, bringing festive cheer while collecting…
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An enthusiastic Ravenshead volunteer received an award from The Princess Royal for his dedication to sailing. Charles Ferrar was among those honoured at a Royal Yachting Association Volunteer Awards ceremony…
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Recent decades have seen a significant change in the way people make payments. Innovations in technology, the need for customer convenience, safeguards, and regulations have all contributed to the transformation…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s free tree scheme is returning for a fourth year. Since the scheme began, 10,000 trees have been given away to residents, groups and parish councils…
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Students from a school choir performed on stage in front of a crowd of 10,000 music lovers. The young people from Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield, were supporting singer songwriter Jake…
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Uniformed protective services (UPS) students at West Nottinghamshire College proudly presented a military trials trophy to principal Andrew Cropley after their gruelling mock battlefield challenge. In October, a team of…
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Textile artist Anne Kelly is bringing a new exhibition to the Harley Foundation Welbeck. Her densely-embroidered artworks will feature in Well Travelled, from 24th January to 12th March. The collection…
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Have you ever wondered how the Christmas tree in your living room gets there? Yes, we buy it from a shop or garden centre, but it travels many miles beforehand…
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ProCook is decking its halls ready to receive shoppers and local foodies for a special giveaway and Christmas extravaganza this weekend at East Midlands Designer Outlet. To celebrate the Christmas…
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More than 10,000 people enjoyed a day full of entertainment, live music, games, and Christmas market festivities at The Big Switch On event in Mansfield town centre. Hosted by Mansfield…
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Staff at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton made a £2,000 donation to Billy’s House as part of the company’s global Amazon Goes Gold For Kids With Cancer campaign during Childhood…
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Sutton Swimming Club (SSC) members, some of whom were swimming for Nova Centurion, put in great performances at the East Midlands Regional Short Course Championships at Harvey Hadden Sports Village,…
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Many people probably moan that Christmas comes too early as shops start selling festive gifts no sooner than the summer sand between your toes becomes a memory. But spare a…
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A team of willing volunteers is on standby, ready to help hospital patients stay in touch with their loved ones. Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s Family Liaison Service has provided an…
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Renowned Mansfield jeweller Martin Wilkinson is to close after trading in the town for almost 230 years. A closing down sale will start at 10am, on 3rd December, with all…
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A total of 50 Sutton Swimming Club (SSC) members took part in the two-day Major Oak swim, hosted by Mansfield Swimming Club at Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Centre. SSC…
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A teacher has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service — the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK — for her work with Scouts. Alisha Wilmot, who…
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A charity is asking volunteers to give up a couple of hours to accept donations at its Christmas collection in Mansfield. Marie Curie is collecting money from shoppers at the…
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A Mansfield financial planner has achieved the highest designation awarded by an industry society of which she is a member. Frances Ford (above) founded Major Oak Wealth Management in 2017,…
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Councillors, campaigners and partners have met to participate in a series of awareness workshops today, to mark the official launch of White Ribbon Day. The 16-day-long campaign is part of…
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A total of £6,081 was raised at the fourth Charity Swimathon, organised by Mansfield Rotary and The Armchair Club. Held at the Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Complex, Mansfield, it…
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The team behind a former care home that has been converted into a temporary hospital ward has received an NHS award for its work in caring for patients who are…
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Barbering students at West Nottinghamshire College have been busy promoting their learning company, College Cuts, to boost sales and practice their new skills. One of the six students who works for the…
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The panto season in Mansfield will continue long after the curtain goes down for the final time on The Further Adventures Of Peter Pan — – The Return of Captain…
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The traditional Christmas pantomime story Peter Pan has entertained theatregoers for around 120 years — but now it is flying even higher on the stage. This year’s annual festive show…
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Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir is celebrating after Margaret Ball became the longest continuously-serving accompanist in its history. Margaret joined the choir in 2002 and has been a solid…
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King’s Mill Hospital has become the first in the UK to provide a specialist pod to support visitors and staff to nurse their young children. The purpose-built pod has been…
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The Rev Mária Pap, of the Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, Mansfield, said it is welcoming everyone to its December events and services. Some of the highlights are: 4th December,…
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A club for retired men is appealing for new members. Mansfield Men’s Probus Club meets monthly at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, when there is a guest speaker and lunch. At…
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West Nottinghamshire College is hosting two open events on Thursday, 1st December for those interested in the engineering and construction trades. Guests can come to see the facilities at the…
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Ashfield District Council’s next annual Christmas light switch on event is taking place on Kirkby Plaza and Ellis Street on Thursday, 24 November, 2022, from 4.30pm-7.30pm. The event will feature…
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More than 500 fruit trees are being donated to over 100 schools as part of a campaign to create a national network of orchards. Veolia, which is working with community…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse hair and beauty salon celebrated 10 years in business with a party for customers, family, and friends. The event at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, also brought together…
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Projects aimed at improving the community and supporting the lives of residents can now take place thanks to the Community Grant Scheme set up by Newark and Sherwood District Council.…
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Two festive shows at Mansfield Museum in December are aimed at introducing youngsters to live theatre. Santa in Love, on Sunday, 11th December, and Santa Saves Christmas, on Tuesday, 13th…
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A former senior manager at Mansfield District Council has been honoured for his services to the community and sport during his long career. Geoff Waller was presented with the prestigious…
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Reach Learning Disability, which supports those with learning disabilities in Mansfield, is urging people to support its Big Give Christmas Challenge, where donations are doubled through match funding. Carers manager…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College organised an assortment of charitable activities today (18 November) in aid of the 42nd national BBC Children In Need day, which supports disadvantaged children and young…
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West Nottinghamshire College hosted its annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade, organised by the uniformed protective services (UPS) curriculum. Almost 90 students who are studying on UPS courses, with…
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A pint of beer is the secret to a long life, according to Doll Smith as she celebrated her 104th birthday in her own home at Beech Court, Mansfield Woodhouse.…
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A much-loved learning mentor has left Greenwood Primary and Nursery School, Kirkby, after 10 years’ service. Neil Clemerson has supported children’s learning in many subjects, but youngsters said maths lessons…
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A cheque for £2,000 was presented to St Peter’s C of E Primary Academy, Mansfield, by trustees of James Henry Blake Charity to enable pupils to attend a Back To…
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Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Mansfield and their friends filled 33 shoeboxes with care and fun items to help others at Christmas. The shoe box appeal, one of…
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