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Mansfield District Council has received the go-ahead for the Warsop Health Hub and Mansfield Woodhouse Station Gateway, following a delegated decision by the Section 151 Officer at the authority. The…
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Huthwaite-based Taylor’s Transport UK and International has taken delivery of a new £160,000 Volvo FH13-500 truck (above) to add to its fleet — the first of a number to be…
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A tin that was made in Mansfield more than 120 years ago for Queen Victoria to send chocolate to Boer War troops is attracting bids of almost £200 at an…
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A support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs is hosting a fundraising fun day. Send United, which started on Facebook, said admission to the charity fundraiser…
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A councillor is urging people to talk to their friends, family, and colleagues, as he opens up about his own struggles with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal thoughts.…
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A foodbank for dogs, cats and small animals to support pet owners in Mansfield and Ashfield through the cost-of-living crisis has been set up by two friends. Sarah Meehan, of…
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A Mansfield church is hosting a civic service of thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Everyone is invited to attend the service on Sunday, 18th September…
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Ashfield District Council has secured £30,000 match funding, £60,000 in total, to support domestic abuse survivors under the Sanctuary Scheme Programme. The Sanctuary Scheme allows survivors of domestic violence to…
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Thirteen great Ice Age sites across Europe are hosting a variety of activities on Sunday, 18th September - and Creswell Crags is one of them! Visitors can discover the history…
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The double BAFTA winning partnership of John Godber and Jane Thornton are bringing their writing skills to Mansfield Palace Theatre with the classic play Shakers, sister play to Bouncers, from…
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The legacy of a brave two-year-old Sutton youngster is living on in a school playground thanks to the generosity of his family and the local community. Children of Leamington Primary…
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Staff and children at Little Millers Day Nursery are celebrating after their nursery was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. Little Millers Day Nursery, based on the King’s Mill…
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On Monday September 19th there will be a Bank Holiday across the country to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Recognised as a National Day of Mourning, it has been…
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Ashfield District Council has said that bins due to be collected on Monday, 19th September, will now be collected on Saturday, 17th September due to the bank holiday for the…
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Mansfield-based TIS, an independent life safety and security systems integrator, has appointed Chris Sutton as new chief financial officer. It said the newly-created position will play a vital role in…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted a celebration recognising the hard work of all those involved in maintaining local parks that were recently, once again, awarded Green Flag Awards. The…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has said that its offices will be closed on Monday, 19th September, which has been declared a bank holiday to allow people to reflect on…
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Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, the Kirkby Leisure Centre open day and Celebration Weekend has been postponed. Everyone Active and Ashfield District Council said in a joint…
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Clipstone-based BeeNoticed has a new addition to its product range, partnering with VITABRI in Europe to bring the best in marquee technology to the UK. The V5 automatic gazebo is…
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An estimated 75,000 people flocked to the Chatsworth Country Fair for the first time in three-years, following a pandemic-enforced break. Stunt horses and daredevil riders from Atkinson Action Horses thrilled…
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A kind-hearted Mansfield schoolgirl has left a legacy for her former nursery by raising funds to improve its garden. Four-year-old Arabella Guy donated £100 from a plant sale to say…
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A Kirkby secondary school has started a new life. Outwood Academy Kirkby, formerly Kirkby College, officially opened its doors to students as part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust for the…
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Thousands of visitor attractions, local businesses and suppliers in Nottinghamshire are being urged to have their say on the future of the county's visitor economy. An online consultation led by…
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Ashfield District Council leaders, invited guests, councillors, staff and residents attended a Proclamation event outside the Council Offices in Kirkby on Sunday as chairman of the council, Coun David Walters,…
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The Newark and Sherwood District Proclamation took place at Castle House in Newark. This follows the national Proclamation from St James’ Palace, which took place on Saturday, and the Nottinghamshire…
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Portland College has expressed its deep sadness at the death of its patron, Queen Elizabeth II. Since its beginning as Portland Training College, the charity has had strong links with…
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A proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III will take place at County Hall in West Bridgford at 1pm on Sunday (11 September). Sir John Peace, the…
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Floral tributes were laid at County Hall, Nottingham, on Friday in memory of Her Majesty the Queen after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Sir John Peace, Lord…
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The chairman of Ashfield District Council, Coun David Walters, and chief executive Theresa Hodgkinson said they were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and…
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Nottinghamshire Freemasons through the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire and the United Grand Lodge of England say they have been greatly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty…
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The chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Coun Sue Saddington, has offered her condolences to the royal family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced today. Coun…
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The executive mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, and Adam Hill, Mansfield District Council chief executive, have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death today. They said: “We are…
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Thousands of people across Mansfield district turned out to cheer on the Tour of Britain cyclists as they raced through Nottinghamshire today. Stage Five of the UK's biggest and most…
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A team of top stars, including athletics legend Colin Jackson, are set to attend an open day at Kirkby Leisure Centre on Saturday, September 17. The state-of-the-art £15.5m site, run…
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A Ravenshead-based charity set up to help older people has received a £5,000 award from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund (LCF). It is one of 14 organisations to benefit…
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An evening curry-themed garden party at the Skegby home of Sharon and John Cooper raised £571 for the Amazons Breast Cancer Support Group. Entertainment included an Indian-themed quiz, card bingo,…
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Nottinghamshire County Council – working in partnership with local bus operators – will provide financial support to 19 key bus services across Nottinghamshire that would otherwise be at risk. Funding…
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The charity Reach Learning Disability is hosting a Winter Fair at Ravenshead Village Hall on Saturday, 12th November, from 10am t0 3pm. Reach has centres at Reach Southwell, Reach Newark, Reach Mansfield, Flower Pod and Flower…
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A multi-tentacled creature surfacing in King’s Mill Reservoir was just one of the strange occurrences happening at local attractions this summer, thanks to student artists at West Nottinghamshire College. There’s…
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Building on the success of last year’s Go Green for September campaign, Nottinghamshire County Council and its waste and recycling partner, Veolia, is again trying to improve recycling habits across…
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More than 100 people took advantage of the summer sun to capture creative images of Ashfield in a photography competition. The Discover Ashfield photography competition focussed on different people and…
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Mikron Theatre, one of the country's most-versatile touring theatre companies, is celebrating 50 years of touring by canal, river and road, with a reworking of its successful 2015 production of…
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Preparations for the Tour of Britain cycle race coming to Mansfield are being finalised with a line-up of family activities planned for the festival finale. Hundreds are expected to visit…
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A health trust has become the first in Nottinghamshire to be recognised as a carer friendly employer for supporting informal carers in its workforce. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust…
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A pilot scheme to support early discharge and patient recovery by enabling patients to eat and drink sooner was held at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust. The four-week trial throughout August…
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A new season is under way at Mansfield Palace Theatre, which will run to March, and promises music, dance, panto, and much more. September sees famous faces including Carol Decker,…
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West Nottinghamshire College is helping women move from their tradition as home-makers to home-builders thanks to a new construction taster course. The Entry into Trades programme has been designed in…
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Forest Town and Warsop high streets have been given a colourful boost following the installation of two bicycles covered in yarn, to celebrate the cycling race coming through the district.…
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Mansfield Rotary is urging more people to join its ranks and make a difference in the world, not just closer to home. The article below by Dave King, which first…
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A foundation set up to remember the caring work of a Clipstone teenager has expanded its presence in the community. The Lashes Foundation opened its first fundraising shop — called…
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A regular drop-in coffee morning in Forest Town has been supported by county councillors. The Thursday coffee mornings at St Alban’s Church are held from 10am to 12noon and are…
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Mum2mum Market Baby Children's and Maternity events will be returning to the Turner Community Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse, on Saturday, 1st October, from 10am-12noon. Mum2Mum Market events were established to help…
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Do you love books and think you could write one yourself? If so, then why not go along to a new writing club that is launching in Mansfield on 13th…
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The John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, is hosting a regular Thursday community coffee morning, from 9.30am to 11.30am. Food is available until 10.30am and there is free tea, coffee, and cakes…
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The chance to find out more about the Makers and Shakers of Mansfield and inventions made by people connected to the town’s Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel will feature during…
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Taylors Transport and Kirkby Rotary teamed up to raise almost £2,000 for good causes. The Huthwaite company’s annual drive-a-truck event at Convoy In The Park proved another success. It was…
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Friends of Bellamy and Mansfield CVS – with a little help from Mansfield Palace Theatre - are launching a trial free drama club for all ages and abilities at Trowell…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre is reopening its doors following a month-long closure to undertake routine summer maintenance with a variety of original artistes and top tributes. On Thursday, 1 September The…
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The Harley Gallery’s Art Club and Art Club Extra sessions are now booking for the 22/23 academic year. The monthly art and craft classes take place in The Harley Gallery’s…
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Ashfield District Council, in partnership with Arc Cinema, Hucknall, is hosting the first ever Ashfield Film Festival in Hucknall, from Thursday 8th to Sunday, 11th September. The four-day event includes…
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A charity concert featuring two local music groups raised more than £1,000 for charity. Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir and Joseph Whitaker and Redhill Academy Jazz Group performed at…
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Mansfield District Council is making residents on pre-payment meters aware of support that is available to them, following figures showing a 35% increase in demand for fuel support vouchers this…
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Local people and community groups are pulling together to decorate homes, gardens and public spaces with bunting, yellow bicycles and creative displays as the Mansfield district prepares to welcome back…
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Inspire's Poetry Festival is running from 17th-24th September at Inspire Libraries and online, with performances, workshops, exhibitions and more. There is the chance to discover more about the work and lives…
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Inspire College is celebrating GCSE success with an overall pass rate of 63% for maths and 42% for English, in the first year of formal examinations after two years of…
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Principal at The Samworth Church Academy Lisa McVeigh said Year 11 students have done themselves, their families and the academy proud on GCSE results day. "Overall, our progress and attainment…
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There were celebrations at West Nottinghamshire College today teenage and adult learners gained their GCSE and vocational qualifications. It came after most of them sat formal exams and assessments for…
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Four-time Olympic medallist swimmer Rebecca Adlington is returning to her hometown of Mansfield on Saturday, 10th September to take part in a group of Swim! Mansfield free taster sessions throughout…
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Meden School has congratulated its Year 11 students on their GCSE results and their hard work in the run-up to the exams. After beginning their Key Stage 4 education in…
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The John Eastwood Hospice is marking the International Day of Charity on 5th September by asking people to create their own fundraising challenge and see if they can raise £100.…
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Kind-hearted cops gave a little boy a surprise to remember when they pulled up at his house with a van full of toys. Four-year-old Harrison Smith lost many of his…
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Twelve athletes from Nottinghamshire have been selected to compete at the 2022 School Games National Finals, the UK’s biggest multi-sport event for talented young athletes across the UK. Competing at Loughborough University…
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Ashfield District Council, and partners, have launched a survey on residents’ concerns about crime, anti-social behaviour, and safety. The results of the survey, combined with an analysis of crime and…
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Nearly 4,000 people flocked through the doors at Kirkby Leisure Centre in its first week open. The state-of-the-art facility, run by Everyone Active on behalf of Ashfield District Council, had…
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A photographic exhibition that focuses on ‘eyes’ found in trees has gone on display among the trees in Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve. Visual artist Gary Dawes has created a…
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TV soap stars took to the football pitch at Forest Town Arena for the annual Frenbot match - and helped to raise around £8,000 for charities. Organiser Craig French said…
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Prankster and comedian Dom Joly, star of Trigger Happy TV and I’m A Celebrity, and now a celebrated author, is touring the UK with his one-man show this autumn... and…
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A new golf attraction has been installed at Mansfield’s award-winning King George V Park. Disc golf involves throwing a frisbee-like disc into a series of metal baskets in the lowest…
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Developers, council officers, and local organisations have met to discuss how Mansfield could benefit from a greener future. The latest in an ongoing series of Developer Forums was hosted by…
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Hundreds of children, families, and friends enjoyed meeting superheroes and princesses at a third very successful event organised by the Mansfield BID in the town centre this year — and…
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Another free summer event in the Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton, will dinosaurs roar in on Wednesday, 24th August, from 10am to 3pm. Families are invited to meet the dinosaurs and…
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The 2022 Harley Open Exhibition is now on show, with 125 works being exhibited by artists in the region. The open art competition received over 750 entries, with two rounds…
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Some of the county’s talented young artists are set to take to the stage for the first-ever Nottinghamshire Day festival on Saturday, 27th August, from 11am-8pm. Continuing the celebrations for…
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Wellow Exiles Cricket Club has received a £300 donation from Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme to replace equipment. Established more than 30 years ago, the club does not a…
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A memorial garden behind Mansfield’s Old Town Hall and a pocket park on Walkden Street are taking shape. A 2.4m sculpture will be the focal point of the memorial garden,…
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There was great excitement at The Samworth Church Academy as students attended to collect their A Level results. Principal at the Mansfield school Lisa McVeigh said: “After a difficult few…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College have been congratulated on achieving the grades to progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment after collecting their A-Level and vocational results today (Thursday 18…
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The multi-academy Nova Education Trust has paid tribute to its post-16 students across all its sixth forms on their exam achievements on A-Level results say. After beginning their further education…
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Three caring young brothers spent some of their summer holidays clearing litter from their local park. Sam (11), Joe (9), and Blake Adey (7) worked hard to tidy up rubbish…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals has achieved an award in recognition of its support towards the Armed Forces community. The trust, which operates Mansfield Community Hospital, Newark Hospital, and King's Mill Hospital,…
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When Anna Bannister took up a role as an optical assistant with a Mansfield opticians the then 27-year-old wasn’t sure about her future profession. But within just a few months…
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People in Nottinghamshire seeking jobs that make a difference to the lives of young people can now apply for one of the new roles created by the YMCA in Newark.…
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With the Tour of Britain set to return to Nottinghamshire next month, ideas are being sought for how to make Newark and Sherwood district stand out. The prestigious race returns…
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South Normanton-based full service marketing agency Purpose Media has been appointed by Royal Crown Derby to help the company expand globally and develop its digital marketing and online presence. Manufacturing…
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Two army veterans turned teachers have brought the fruits of their studying labours to West Nottinghamshire College’s uniformed protective services (UPS) team as they embark on new careers in FE.…
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Ashfield District Council says six parks across the district have received the Green Flag Award for 2022. The initiative is championed by Keep Britain Tidy, which runs the annual Love…
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Mansfield mayor Andy Abrahams has three new Meet the Mayor surgeries in neighbourhoods around the district. The first is tomorrow (17 August) at 2.30pm to 5pm outside the shops at Ladybrook…
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Online car buying service webuyanycar has confirmed the opening of a new branch in Kirkby. The new pod branch opens today in the carpark of the Morrisons supermarket, providing better…
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Feeding Ashfield is a new online gateway developed by Ashfield District Council, with the goal of providing improved access to all available food support services and education in Ashfield. It…
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Amateur MMA fighter Millie-Rae Vardy is aiming to bring a gold medal back to Ashfield when she represents her country at the IMMAF MMA European Championships in Venice. Now 25-year-old…
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A Ravenshead designer has launched a new business, inspired by her passion for lingerie. Former fashion student Sophie Moon says MOON 11 is a limited-edition bodywear brand that focuses on…
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Ambitious plans by Nottinghamshire County Council to plant 250,000 trees across the county by 2027 have been strengthened after securing £1.7m from the government. Greenwood Community Forest will manage the…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley has made a donation to the Frenbot Charity Football Match auction that is raising money for the Kings Mill Toy Appeal and Once Upon A Smile.…
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Four Seasons Shopping Centre in Mansfield is under new ownership following the acquisition of its owners Real Estate Investments Nederland BV - a company holding a portfolio of six UK-wide shopping centres…
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A local organisation that provides mental health support has seen an increase in people coming to its service who are struggling with anxiety due to the rising cost of living…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for encouraging staff to speak up to improve services for patients. The ‘Growing Our Freedom to Speak Up Culture…
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Former lifeguard Adam Hill (above) has come home to breathe even more new life into Mansfield as the district council’s chief executive. And the former deputy chief executive at Swansea…
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Mansfield has been named the second best UK region to start a business. The study by marketing training hub School of Marketing analysed the latest ONS data on the number…
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A fundraising cake week at a Blidworth hairdressing salon raised £1,200 for the Amazons Breast Cancer Support Group. Kerry Marsh hosted the event at Xpressions, and included a raffle and…
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Sherwood Colliery bounced back from the disappointment of a midweek FA Cup exit at Long Eaton United to claim a fine 2-0 win at Sleaford Town in UCL North, writes…
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Two vocal/choral workshops being held next week are open to anyone interested. The first workshop is on Monday, August 15, from 7pm- 9pm, at St John's Methodist Church, 44 Brook…
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The founder of a wildlife charity hit by a devastating fire has spoken of her gratitude after it received a cash boost from West Nottinghamshire College. Cheryl Martins, who runs…
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Mansfield-based chartered insurance brokers and financial planners Cowens celebrated a double milestone — a first staff get-together for more than two years because of the pandemic, and the Queen’s Platinum…
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A Forest Town manufacturer strengthened its community links through a series of visits. They aimed to showcase more about Plastek UK, a leading manufacturer of custom injection and blow moulded…
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Two local farm shops are to feature in a new Channel 5 series. Welbeck Farm Shop will feature on Friday, 26th August and Doddington Hall a week earlier, this Friday.…
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Following two highly successful events in Mansfield town centre - Jurassic Mansfield and Armed Forces Day - Mansfield BID is hosting Superheroes and Princesses on Saturday, 20th August, from 10.30am…
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Ashfield District Council has developed a dedicated online portal - Career Boost - to help people find local employment and training opportunities across the district. The webpage provides practical information…
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Communities in Nottinghamshire are being urged to embrace the Tour of Britain when it returns to the county in September – by taking part in our best dressed town or…
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Mansfield writer Emily Vanseizenberg is to launch her debut poetry collection — Ever Changing. The former West Nottinghamshire College student, who is one of the contributors to new cultural initiatives…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has submitted plans to government to secure nearly £20m funding for Ollerton and Clipstone. If successful the council would develop the disused site at Clipstone…
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Ashfield District Council and partners have secured £750,000 in funding from the Safer Streets Fund to support the communities of Kirkby. Ashfield Community Safety Partnership submitted the bid for the…
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A planning application by independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, to build its first cemetery, near Calverton, has been given the green light. The plans for a…
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Kirkby resident Tracey Darrington started working at the town’s Greenwood Primary and Nursery School shortly after her young son joined. Now, 23 years later, Tracey has said goodbye to the…
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Mark Leeson hair salon in Mansfield is celebrating after its hairdressers were shortlisted for top awards. Bayleigh Peace and Laura Scott are in the final of the Men’s Hairdresser of…
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Young people and adults with learning difficulties or development disabilities are being invited to discover their creative side and have their voice heard. Mansfield Palace Theatre is launching a new…
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Members of the public who have received treatment at Sherwood Forest Hospitals over the past year are being invited to nominate staff for special recognition, as part of the trust’s…
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Former England football international Tom Huddlestone helped to launch the new Kirkby Leisure Centre. Ashfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny and Nottingham-born Tom, who played for Derby County and Spurs,…
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Clipstone remain pointless after two games in United Counties League Division One, following up a 3-1 defeat away to Bourne Town with a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Barrow Town,…
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Childcare providers and early years settings in Nottinghamshire have received a special thank you from Nottinghamshire County Council. The celebration evening at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme, was a…
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Business support group Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 said it was encouraging to see so many local businesses attend its July business breakfast meeting. The group brings together people who are…
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Community champions officially opened a new play park in the heart of the Bellamy Road estate in Mansfield. It is the first project within a wider £7m regeneration project, known…
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Tour of Britain organisers have revealed the Nottinghamshire towns and villages that will host the exciting sprints and King of the Mountains competitions during this year’s race – as well…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s careers advice and guidance team are celebrating at the reaccreditation of an industry benchmark for the 15th year running. They are now sharing the Matrix Standard status…
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The newly-refurbished Carr Bank Wedding and Events Venue in Mansfield has hosted its first major corporate event since it was reopened. Run by entrepreneurs and friends Jordan Miles and Connor…
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Leisure centres in Ashfield are set to offer free membership to children in care and care experienced young people from this month. Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton; Hucknall Leisure Centre; and…
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Mansfield pub Widecombe Fair reopened its doors to the public on Saturday 30th July following a major investment and renovation. As part of the refurbishment, the interior of the pub…
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Swathes of bright sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, are set to show local support for the country this month. The Friendship Sunflowers project has been launched by Newark and…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is again celebrating Green Flag awards for Newark Castle Gardens; Sconce and Devon Park, Newark; Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone; and Sherwood Heath Cockglode and…
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Green Flags have been awarded to seven of Mansfield parks and nature reserves - for the seventh year in a row. The green spaces which have achieved the coveted standard…
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Two young people have been selected as the winners of a design competition run by Nottinghamshire County Council. The competition invited young people to create materials raising awareness of Covid-19…
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A group of Kirkby schoolchildren faced their monsters with a smile when West Nottinghamshire College’s digital technology students brought their artwork project to life. The 18 pupils at Greenwood Primary…
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The opening of Kirkby’s £15.5m leisure centre moved a step closer when the keys to the new building were officially handed over from contractor Kier Group to Ashfield District Council…
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Freemasons have added their support to a charity that is celebrating 60 years of sending disadvantaged children on holiday in Derbyshire. At a special celebratory service at The Old Meeting…
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Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council were crowned winners of this year’s LGC Technology award for their work in harnessing technology to develop NottAlone.org.uk, a website helping young people…
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The South, featuring former members of The Beautiful South, are playing Mansfield Palace Theatre on Wednesday, 7th September. The South are a nine-piece band who feature former members of The…
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People are being given a chance to help shape proposed planning guidance for developers on how they can reduce the risks of flooding. Mansfield District Council is running a six-week…
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The Brunts Academy, in Mansfield, has won a prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award, which celebrates schools across the country that are achieving sustainability excellence. The academy established a Brunts Eco…
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A free one-day festival bringing together national and local talent is returning for a third time with a packed line-up of performances in Mansfield. The Full Shebang, fast becoming a…
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Mick Allcock and his grandson, Oliver, have continued the work of Mansfield Rotary’s Just Bin It! project. They cleared rubbish from areas around Mick’s home as part of the initiative…
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A lucky Mansfield bingo player received an unexpected boost to her night at Apollo Bingo, when she called ‘house’ on a £50,000 jackpot on the National Bingo Game - a win…
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A school held its awards ceremony and paid tribute to 140 award winners — for the first time since the pandemic. The Garibaldi School in Forest Town — which is…
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Mansfield Building Society’s Charitable Trust has donated £10,000 to Unanima Theatre, a community theatre company working with people with autism and learning disabilities. The company aims to create unique, witty…
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An entrepreneurial couple have begun a new chapter in their business journey, setting up a home care company and extending the support they provide to older people who want to…
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Sutton Lawn is to host the first ever Ashfield Day on Saturday, 27th August. The new event from Ashfield District Council will be one of the highlights of the council’s…
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Members of Kirkby Inner Wheel met at The Summit Centre to celebrate Barbara Williams’ successful year as president and to hand over the chain of office to incoming president Sita…
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Ashfield District Council has completed £168,000 improvement works to the walking and cycling paths in Oakwood Fields, Annesley, and Portland Park, Kirkby. The upgrade works, funded as part of the…
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Nottinghamshire residents are being urged to create eye-catching land art along the route of the Tour of Britain when it passes through the county in September. The tradition of creating…
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Learners and people at Portland College are shaping the future of independent living for those with complex needs. The Mansfield college is working in partnership with ADS Independent Living Solutions…
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Harlow Academy, Mansfield, has been praised for driving significant improvements in its latest inspection. Inspectors judged that leaders and those responsible for governance are taking effective action to ensure the…
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The principal of Academy Transformation Trust Further Education, based at Sutton, was presented with an OBE for services to education at Windsor Castle. Liz Barrett received the award from Prince…
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Following the success of winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation in April and an increase in demand, Huthwaite-based Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions has expanded. A new site at…
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A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, thanks to a donation by Mansfield Rotary. The device, which cost around £1,500 and gives a high-energy electric shock…
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A customer services consultant has been shortlisted for a BBC Radio Nottingham Make a Difference Award because of her dedicated volunteering and fundraising for local charity Jigsaw Support Scheme. For…
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Health staff have spoken to schoolchildren about what it has been like working in the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 20 pupils and staff from The Joseph Whitaker…
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Free family fun is being promised at Mansfield’s biggest summer festival yet — with a two-day programme in Titchfield Park, Mansfield, and a day of entertainment in Carr Lane Park,…
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National Lottery players have raised £863,643 for Mansfield area charities and community-support groups in the past three months. Mansfield MP Ben Bradley welcomed the grants that were awarded and wants…
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Residents are being urged to put their best foot forward and unite against dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Clumber Park Memory Walk. Hundreds of fundraisers will don their walking boots at…
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A new interactive exhibition at Mansfield Museum explores the small actions people can take to make big changes to the planet. Climate! How We Can Change The World takes visitors…
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Ashfield MP Lee Anderson hosted an Apprenticeship Jobs Fair for secondary school students after spotting that young people needed to be made aware of the opportunities at local firms. At…
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A programme designed to support young people towards independence and being work-ready has been celebrated with a graduation ceremony at West Nottinghamshire College. Parents, employers and members of the college’s…
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Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fitout specialists, has been awarded a £4m fitout contract for main contractor Midgard for a £260m build-to-rent community in Hove, East Sussex.…
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Dedicated health fundraiser Cory Marsh is continuing to try to put a smile on the faces of medical staff — and helping a charity that supports the neonatal unit at…
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Ashfield District Council has released the artist impressions for the planned redesign of Portland Square in Sutton. Portland Square redevelopment is one of the projects that the council is looking…
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Portland College honoured achievements by its learners and citizens over the last academic year at its annual awards ceremony. Finalists were shortlisted and invited to the ceremony, where the winners…
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Pupils at a primary school in Sutton are to enjoy outdoor learning and gardening thanks to a housebuilder’s donation. Croft Primary School has received £1,000 from the Persimmon Homes Community…
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The salon manager at Mark Leeson in Mansfield, multi-award-winning hairdresser Terri Kay, is celebrating 40 years in the industry this year. Known for her photographic collections, which have won Terri…
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An Amazon employee working at the Sutton fulfilment centre has returned home after volunteering in the relief effort at the border between Romania and Ukraine. Laurentiu Ioan, originally from Romania…
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Ashfield District Council is bringing outdoor cinema back to Selston Country Park on Saturday, 23rd July, and Sutton Lawn, at Ashfield Day on 27th August. The event in Selston will…
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Mansfield Male Voice Choir presented £1,500 to Tracey Crosby of Hetty’s Charity — part of the proceeds from its St George’s Day concert that also featured Alfreton’s Sonara Singers. The…
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Construction students at West Nottinghamshire College have used their creative skills to transform two antique pianos into bespoke furniture. Jack Bond, Kane Swain, Yestin Price, Branan Brown and Maddie Esswood…
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A teenage volunteer who works in Sherwood Forest has been named as a recipient of the Points of Light Award — the Prime Minister’s own accolade for contributions made by…
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Iconic Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons® has officially opened its doors in Mansfield. Marking its first opening in Nottinghamshire, the new restaurant and drive-thru is now welcoming customers with its…
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Oak Tree Leisure Centre’s new Innerva Health Studio - the first Innerva-branded facility in the UK following the Huddersfield-based company’s name change from Shapemaster last month - is now open…
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The sky’s the limit now for travel and tourism students’ skills, following the launch of a new interactive classroom at West Nottinghamshire College. Students had no trouble boarding their flight Vision…
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Ravenshead-based charity Cornwater Evergreens has received £4,500 from the Romo Group Community Fund (below) towards its activities programme at friendship and memory groups for older people. Pottery, art, singing, entertainment,…
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Community champions in Mansfield have received a special thank-you from Mayor Andy Abrahams. The Mayor hosted a commendation evening at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, to pay tribute to to unsung…
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Mansfield foster carer Jackie has received an award for 40 years' service. Jackie was presented with her long service award alongside 10 other foster carers, who have each given between…
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Ashfield residents are being invited to help celebrate the special achievements of local people in the Discover Ashfield Awards. The awards are the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate the…
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Generous Mansfield businessman Malcolm Hall is training for another gruelling fundraising challenge. Malcolm, known for his community initiatives and award-winning business Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies, aims to complete an expedition to…
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Children at Blidworth Oaks Primary School made it to the NFL Flag National Championship – creating special memories as they narrowly missing out on the chance to win a trip…
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A popular Kirkby volunteer has received an award from Ashfield MP Lee Anderson. Sally Anne Kent received his Resident of the Month accolade after being nominated by the Our Centre…
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Pupils from Kirkby’s Greenwood Primary School have enjoyed a lesson with a difference thanks to sports students from West Nottinghamshire College. Level 2 CIMSPA and A-Level Sports Science students from…
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Mansfield's Odeon Cinema is hosting a live screening of pop icons Westlife when they take to the stage in a sold-out concert at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 6th August. The UK’s…
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Ashfield District Council has completed the construction of another five new family homes on Stoney Street in Sutton. The site is made up of three three-bedroom houses and two two-bedroom…
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The long-term future of fire and security alarm system installation specialists Tecserv UK has been assured following the completion of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Based in Underwood, Tecserv UK…
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Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy have been getting expert basketball training with coach Mark Waters. The workshops, which help children of all abilities to get to know…
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After a two-year absence, André Rieu, known as the king of waltz, is back on the screens at Mansfield's Odeon cinema. He will present his new summer concert, Happy Days…
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A small family-based business has won the free pop-up space offer in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield. The Little Lotion Company - seen on Mansfield Market last Sunday at…
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Seven students from Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield, spent a week at Plastek UK on work experience. The year 10 pupils, who have an interest in engineering, all spent time in…
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Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to a youth football initiative run by Mansfield and Ashfield Bangladeshi Association (MABA). The association has a community hub that provides…
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