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More than 80 members and friends from neighbouring clubs celebrated the Inner Wheel Club of Kirkby’s 72nd Charter Lunch at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, hosted by president Barbara Williams. Brett…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals is relaunching its Hope Orchard during National Tree Planting Week, Saturday 27 November to Sunday 5 December. The Trust launched its Hope Orchard initiative in March 2021,…
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Members of the public are being reminded to ‘make your fiver go further’ when supporting the homeless community this winter. As the weather turns colder, many people become more aware…
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Central England Co-op is urging customers and members in Nottinghamshire to again show their support for those most at need in their communities as part of its 2021 Christmas Food…
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There has been plenty of fun and fundraising at West Nottinghamshire College as staff and students have done their bit for BBC’s Children In Need. Pudsey Bear was run off…
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Mansfield Museum and the town’s Palace Theatre are welcoming back schoolchildren with a programme of educational experiences. Supporting schools with learning opportunities has been an important aspect of Mansfield District…
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Youngsters at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe, are making the most of its outdoor grounds as a forest school area is redeveloped. Lee Cook, who works for…
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An interactive performance for babies, aged 0-18 months, is coming to Mansfield Museum from Saturday 18 to Monday 20, December. Audiences are taken on a gentle and immersive journey exploring…
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Groups and good causes can apply to Mansfield District Council in a new round of funding awards from the Mayor’s 500 Fund and Robin Hood Community Fund — part of…
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A caring anonymous Mansfield Town supporter generously bought a season ticket and scarf for a young fan. The benefactor, who asked only to be known as Wilfred, from independent fans’…
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Saville House School, Mansfield Woodhouse, is hosting open morning on Friday, 26th November, from 9am to 11am. The independent school for 3 to 11 year-olds is based at Church Street,…
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A new season and a new year approaches for the Mansfield Palace Theatre with a packed programme of entertainment. The panto Sleeping Beauty runs from 27th November to 2nd January and for Christmas…
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Ashfield District Council is hosting Christmas festivals, featuring live entertainment, markets, funfair rides, giant snow globes and 3D feature lighting. Sutton will host the laser show, whilst Hucknall and Kirkby…
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Sutton’s Lammas Leisure Centre has welcomed further improvements as part of its ongoing transformation. As part of work carried out by Ashfield District Council, in partnership with operator Everyone Active,…
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After having to cancel its annual Major Oak meet in 2020, Mansfield Swimming Club returned to racing when it was able to host the event at the end of 2021…
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Plans are being made for three Safe Refuge CCTV cameras to be installed in Sutton-in-Ashfield by the end of year in order to help tackle violence against women and girls.…
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Skegby fundraisers Sharon and John Cooper went partly Greek style for their latest fundraising evening garden party in support of the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which helps patients at…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse family were among the first to benefit from a new double cot at King's Mill Hospital, Sutton. Twins born at in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit…
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The Climate Action Team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust is celebrating being a finalist and recognised in the Environmental Sustainability Award at the HSJ (Health Service Journal) Awards. The team,…
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A new land director has been appointed at a Mansfield housebuilder bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience, specialising in land deals. Carl Oxley joins Persimmon Homes Nottingham and…
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Discussions around healthcare, youth services and how people can become more active citizens of the town were just some of the topics posed by students from West Nottinghamshire College to…
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The RSPCA has seen a huge surge in searches for cats as new figures show that on average the charity rehomes two cats every hour. There was a 166% increase…
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A campaign to breathe new life into a railway line that was closed to passengers in the 1960s Beeching Cuts is closer to success. The Maid Marian Line would link…
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Tickets can be booked from tomorrow (19 November) for Mansfield District Council's Winter Festival in a heated marquee in Titchfield Park on Saturday, 18 December. Tickets are free and can…
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A SUTTON opticians is calling on the community to help with their specs appeal — asking people to donate old or unwanted glasses to help those in need. Specsavers in…
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Mansfield man Gordon Taylor has won an award for his community work. Gordon has become known as the Cactus King at the Oasis Community Centre and Gardens, Worksop, after he started…
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A community appeal is under way to ensure families across Mansfield district receive gifts this Christmas. Generous members of the public have already donated a range of gifts towards Mansfield…
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To mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and World Pancreatic Cancer Day (Thursday, 18th November), an East Midlands woman is sharing her story. Theresa has defied the odds of pancreatic cancer…
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A student from Warsop took part in the first-ever virtual Children’s Parliament. Lahni Mellors, a year 6 pupil at Birklands Primary — which is part of the Nova Education Trust…
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The Dukeries Community Band is rehearsing for the Christmas period. Following the switch-on of the Christmas lights in Ollerton last month, it will be performing at the Ollerton WI Christmas…
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Patients in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire were given support to access their health and care records online through the NHS App at countywide digital pop-up clinics. Organised as part of Connected…
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An appeal has been made to find families connected to an annual tradition at a Blidworth church. The Rockings Ceremony takes place at St Mary of the Purification every February.…
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People wanting to donate to a charity that helps those with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire are being urged to help it receive a double boost. Reach Learning Disability is again…
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Portland College Day Services Gardening Group visited Rufford Abbey Country Park to take part in The Big Summer Clean Up. The group was invited as a member of Mansfield Rotary…
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A scheme to build gold standard energy efficient council homes in Mansfield is also giving a local teenager a chance to learn new skills. The Mansfield District Council development in…
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Hundreds of older people are learning how to recognise scams thanks to an innovative partnership between Nottinghamshire Police and Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. The force is working with the…
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Bus drivers, engineers and employees from across the East Midlands were honoured by Stagecoach East Midlands at a long service awards evening at Lincolnshire Showground. Employees with more than a…
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Newark landmark and Grade I listed building The Renaissance at Kelham Hall it set to open in the new year with a range of new services, including flexible office space.…
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A former professional dancer on hit television show Strictly Come Dancing hosted a series of workshops at Skegby Junior Academy. Robin Windsor held individual classes for each year group, teaching…
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Estate and lettings agents Belvoir! is further building its links with the local community by sponsoring a youth football team. Belvoir! answered an appeal from Woodhouse Colts Under-10s, which was…
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Three groups supporting young people in Nottinghamshire are urgently seeking support to help them win a share of a £1million prize pot – with a week to go until voting…
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The Idlewells Shopping Centre in Sutton is 50 on Saturday (13th November) and is celebrating with a special day of activities. The day is themed on the 1970s - the…
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West Nottinghamshire College hosted a Remembrance Day service with a difference as they held the first formal parade, organised by the uniformed protective services (UPS) curriculum. Almost 90 students who…
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A caring Sutton mum has received national recognition for raising awareness of the challenges of raising a toddler with Down’s syndrome. Kerry-Ann Bellamy writes a blog about her 19-months-old son,…
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A Mansfield postmistress who is celebrating 20 years’ service to the community says the Post Office is appreciated by different generations. Janet Langdon’s long service saw Mansfield MP Ben Bradley…
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National literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for volunteers to provide one-to-one reading support to children in Mansfield primary schools to help pupils catch up with their reading post-pandemic. According to…
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Mansfield Museum is appealing to the community to bring tree-mendous festive spirit to the town centre attraction! It is planning to bring back its avenue of Christmas trees to its…
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From mountaineering to marketeering – that was what film and TV students at West Nottinghamshire College discovered from their latest guest’s adventures during an interview in the college’s TV studios.…
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Another new business has opened at the Old Town Hall in Mansfield. Robins Return, an independent family-run business, sells personalised, unique and unusual gifts and interiors products. Many of its…
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A retailer has taken a big step in ensuring it can keep on providing Mansfield shoppers with a range of shoes by revealing plans to relocate into much larger premises.…
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Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College’s Revive salons are getting ready for a winter wonderland as they make preparations for a Christmas fundraiser. Tickets, priced £5, are available for…
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Mansfield Central Library to host a Health and Wellness Day on Saturday, 13 November, from 10am to 2pm. The event will be filled with advice and fun, as well as…
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A former hotel that overlooks one of Mansfield’s finest parks is being brought back to life after months of refurbishment works. Carr Bank Wedding Venue is the new name for…
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The winners of a trail prizedraw that highlighted the benefits of supporting wildlife have met the Mayor of Mansfield to receive their prizes. In the summer residents and visitors to…
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Mansfield Building Society aims to ensure disadvantaged children in Mansfield and Warsop receive at least one gift this Christmas through its Toy Appeal. The appeal can only accept donations that…
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A celebration to mark Founders Day took place at Samworth Church Academy that revealed a unique opportunity available to students at the Mansfield-based academy. The event, usually organised for new…
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A night of comedy is promised as Stand Up Mansfield returns to Forest Town Arena with a Christmas special on 4th December, at 8pm. MC Jonathan Mayor — the go-to choice…
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The story of an inspirational 14-year-old Sutton boy has inspired Ashfield MP Lee Anderson to launch a resident of the month competition. Lee had originally asked constituents to put forward…
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Plans are being put in motion to heighten security in Ashfield as part of a major new project to enhance the safety of women and girls. Nottinghamshire Police and Crime…
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Portland College’s Christmas Market and lights switch-on event is returning on Sunday, 28th November, from 11am to 4.30pm. Entertainment will include Santa making special appearances throughout the day, an elf hunt in…
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What attractions and improvements would you like to see in Mansfield’s Berry Hill Park? That is the question Mansfield District Council is asking both current and potential park users. The…
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Mansfield District Council's Secret Santa Gift Appeal has already received several donations from kind-hearted local people. The council is asking people to donate new items (due to Covid-19 compliancy, the…
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Mansfield businesswoman Datsa Gaile is celebrating another award success. Datsa, from All Things Decor and SolaAir Sequin Walls UK, won the Silver Award for Most Inspiring Businesswoman at the Best…
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Mansfield-based TIS has launched a new apprenticeship academy to help increase the number of skilled multi-system engineers and raise the standard of apprenticeship delivery in the life safety, security and…
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The Amazons Breast Cancer Support Group, which works for the benefit of breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has thanked Christine Batho for a £200 donation, following her…
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Work has started on establishing a town centre community hub in Mansfield. Mansfield Connect would be home to public services as well as having spaces for private sector occupiers, such…
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A law firm with offices in Sutton and Mansfield has signed up to a charity Will-writing campaign for another year to help nine UK charities bounce back from the pandemic.…
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Independent funeral directors A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service is celebrating 20 years since its trainee programme was first set up. Designed to offer the opportunity to gain five qualifications…
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Huthwaite-based dance school KJ's Dance And Cheer 'went all out' to celebrate Halloween. They kitted out the studio with Halloween decorations on 1st October for a month of celebrations. Halloween-themed…
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One of the leading characters at this winter’s festive Palace Theatre pantomime says she is excited to be returning to the town. Channel 5 Milkshake! children’s television presenter Amy Thompson…
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Mansfield music tutor Jimmy Power won a top honour at this year’s Youth Music Awards in London. The Inspirational Music Leader Award marked his work with the Inspire Youth Arts…
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A group of students at a Shirebrook school took a leading role in shining a light on Britain’s unknown multi-cultural past when they signed up as ambassadors for Black History…
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Adoption East Midlands has seen an increase in adopter approvals and children matched in its second year of operation, the agency’s annual report shows. Adoption East Midlands seeks to provide…
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Adoption East Midlands is urging people to attend a new series of online events as way of taking a serious look at adopting. Four information events led by Adoption East…
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Three Flying High Trust schools in Pinxton dedicated a day to raising awareness and more than £200 for Breast Cancer Now. Staff and pupils at the three schools wore pink…
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Mansfield Library is hosting a ‘Recruitment to Remembrance’ talk about underage soldiers during the First World War on 9th November at 2pm. The event will tell the tragic story of…
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Mansfield District Council has today launched its Secret Santa Gift Appeal. It is asking people to donate new items (due to Covid-19 compliancy, the items must not be second-hand) at…
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A woman with a rare lung and heart disease is calling for more understanding of invisible illnesses. Lou Chadburn, 42, of Forest Town, was diagnosed with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension…
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Strength was the topic of discussion amongst sports students at West Nottinghamshire College as private gym owners from Fortis Fitness shared their story of success. Emma Richardson and Dan Plant,…
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Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir has been reflecting on the challenges of the past 18 months and looking forward with optimism, confidence and expectation. It held a belated AGM…
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Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) held a Wellbeing Week across its four campuses - including Sutton Community Academy; Dukeries Academy, Ollerton; and Portland College, Mansfield - in recognition of…
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Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood residents are being encouraged to help reduce carbon emissions with a new trailblazing local programme that will reward them for taking action. Green Rewards…
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The Amazon team at its fulfilment centre in Sutton made a £1,000 donation to the children’s cancer ward at Nottingham Children’s Hospital as part of the company’s global Amazon Goes…
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Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher has launched a survey on proposals for a new railway station in Pinxton. He has delivered 2,000 copies to local residents and opened the survey online…
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Uber has announced that its Local Cab product is launching in Mansfield, enabling passengers in the town to book a trip with a local taxi company via the Uber app.…
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An intensive programme of activities to help make Clipstone Cleaner, Safer and Greener has been planned for Thursday, 4th November. A major clean-up will take place in the village as…
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A Mansfield woman is turning over a new page in her life. Tammy Curtis, 44, a senior midday supervisor and cleaner at Asquith Primary School, Mansfield, has published her latest…
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Barnsley College Foundation Learning students studying at the Mansfield Education Hub have created educational products about the importance of failure and put them on display at Mansfield Museum. The students…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley joined Conservative Nottinghamshire county councillors for Mansfield East, Nigel Moxon and Robert Corden, on a litter-pick in the local area. They wanted to raise awareness of…
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An NHS talking therapies provider in Nottinghamshire, Insight IAPT, is sharing advice on how to ease the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as they expect a spike in cases…
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For most couples celebrating 40 years of marriage the milestone would containing the precious gem — but not Tony and Yvette Price-Mear. The Mansfield Woodhouse couple, who have renewed their…
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Groups across the area are being urged to help transform the entrance arcade at Mansfield Museum into an avenue of themed Christmas trees. Each one would be unique and created…
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Students and staff from West Nottinghamshire College have been celebrating Black History Month, through a range of multicultural experience events which took place at each campus throughout the week. People…
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Staff and residents are celebrating at a Selston care home after being announced as national finalists in the prestigious Nursing Times Awards 2021. Wren Hall Nursing Home, on Nottingham Road,…
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A 75-year-old woman has been named as a finalist at the upcoming National Fitness Awards. Wendy Ince, who started using the gym at Water Meadows Swimming & Fitness Complex, Mansfield, in…
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West Nottinghamshire College is calling all talented, passionate teachers, assessors, trainers or individuals with industry knowledge and experience of the construction sector to a careers event in November. The event…
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People in need across Mansfield and Ashfield have benefited from an award-winning support project. The Oasis Community Centre and Community Gardens, based on the Kilton Estate, Worksop, has run more…
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Three groups supporting young people in Nottinghamshire are in with a chance of winning up to £100,000 in a housebuilder’s charity competition. Persimmon Homes Nottingham has shortlisted the good causes…
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Violence prevention specialists have secured more than £1m from the Home Office to launch two new multi-agency teams in police custody to tackle youth violence. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction…
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Six parks in Ashfield have again been awarded with the Green Flag Award - Brierley Forest Park, Kingsway Park, Portland Park, Selston Country Park, Sutton Lawn and Titchfield Park, Hucknall.…
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A Ravenshead man has been fundraising for Cancer Research UK for the past eight years in memory of his beloved wife and soulmate. Now Mike Farley (above) has been named…
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The Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton celebrated its first year of operation with fun activities for employees, including archery, fancy dress and product giveaways. Amazon Sutton general manager Georgia Akuwudike said: “We’ve…
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Mansfield Rotary Club’s Just Bin It! litter-picking campaign has a new band of volunteers — youngsters at Saville House School. The initiative has attracted hundreds of people, who regularly volunteer…
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A Sutton opticians’ team is raising its glasses after being shortlisted in the prestigious Optician Awards. Specsavers in the Idlewells Shopping Centre has reached the final stages of the national…
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A series of community-focused events is at the heart of Mansfield District Council’s Christmas plans. It decided in April that because of the likely ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, instead of a…
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A Mansfield woman has prepared a recipe book to celebrate the centenary of a voluntary organisation that works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and…
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A small group of Pleasley volunteers will see all their hard work over several months come together when they host a Christmas lights switch-on event in the village on 27th…
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FOUR parks managed by Newark and District Council have won the prestigious Green Flag Award, - including Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone, and the combined sites of Sherwood Heath, Cockglode…
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People wanting to donate to a charity that helps those with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire are being urged to help it receive a double boost. Reach Learning Disability is again…
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A rail contractor has completed voluntary renovation works on a primary school in Mansfield Woodhouse to help improve its outdoor facilities. QTS Group, which has offices in Linby, sent two…
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Six-year-old Pleasley youngster Billy Dawes is walking 10 miles around the area to raise money for the village's Christmas lights switch-on event appeal. Billy and his mum, Eve, will be…
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Another event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, to give people of all ages a chance to find out more about the range of courses available at the college.…
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People in the Mansfield district are being urged to have their say on ambitious plans for the future redevelopment of Mansfield town centre. A consultation on Mansfield District Council’s draft…
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After winning the East Midlands Championship recently, cyclist Ross lamb was fired up to do his best for Mansfield out on the roads again at the National Championships at Lincoln…
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Planning for Mansfield town centre’s I Love Mansfield Christmas Market is well under way, with just a couple of chalets left to fill. The market is due to run between…
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A popular Police Community Support Officer has finally hung up his uniform after spending more than 36 years with Nottinghamshire Police. PCSO Paul Park, a well-known figure on his regular…
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A-Level students at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College in Mansfield have posed educational policy questions to a panel of local decision-makers. The sixth-form college which is part of West…
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The Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards return in December — and there is still time to nominate an individual, team or club. The annual event, to be held at Mansfield Civic…
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An award-winning home care group has enrolled staff in a valuable training programme designed to assist people living with Parkinson's Disease. Respectful Care, a home care provider in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire…
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A registered care manager from an award-winning Mansfield home care company has become an official Mental Health First Aider. Denise Pitts, from Your Home Care, Mansfield Woodhouse, has worked in…
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Work being conducted in Nottinghamshire to tackle and prevent cyber crime has earned the force a national award. Kirsty Jackson, one of Nottinghamshire Police’s Cyber Protect and Prevent officers, partnered…
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Mansfield funeral celebrant Wayne Swiffin is celebrating after being elected to the committee of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). As the one and only registered trade association for celebrants…
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Seven of Mansfield parks and nature reserves have won Green Flag Awards today (14 October) - for the sixth year in a row. The success will be marked tonight by…
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Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has secured £550,000 in Home Office funding, which will help to make women and girls feel safer on the streets of Ashfield. It…
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Sutton shopping centre Idlewells has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious SCEPTRE Awards. The awards recognise “best practice and the best people in the shopping centre industry”, with…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it will continue to fund Free School Meals in the October half-term and the Christmas two-week break. This means that more than 25,000 school…
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A Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has been launched in Warsop to highlight the risks of underage drinking and improve the health and wellbeing of local young people. The CAP, led…
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Sutton Harriers AC has been given a helping hand in its efforts to replace worn equipment for its members and the local community with a donation of £500 from the…
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Fans of BBC1 antiques show Bargain Hunt are in for an extra treat on Friday, 15th October, when the show comes from Sherwood Forest. In the summer Edwinstowe Historical Society…
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The Annesley-based Nottinghamshire County Council’s customer service centre has been praised after answering more than one million enquiries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Statistics revealed by the council showed how the…
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Respectful Care, a leading home care provider based in the East Midlands, has launched a free online advice guide centralising on how best to communicate with a person living with…
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Nottinghamshire now has more than 15 wildlife friendly verges as part of the county council’s commitment to supporting nature and wildlife. Sites where verges are now only cut once per…
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Nottingham Panthers player Ollie Betteridge helped present a £250 donation from The Nottingham to a charity that supports vulnerable people in the Mansfield area. Ollie visited the building society’s recently-refurbished…
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Volunteers who want to make a difference in the area’s libraries, as well as at arts and cultural events, can take advantage of a new project. Inspire, which delivers a…
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A childminder and Mansfield Woodhouse mum hopes her recently-launched group for all parents and young children will become a thriving community hub and cafe. Helen Vale says her weekly stay…
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Mansfield District Council has joined forces with Nottinghamshire Police and other local authorities in the county to raise awareness of how to report hate crimes and the help available to…
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Mansfield is celebrating another cycling champion — Ross Lamb. Ross (above) has won the East Midlands Road Race Championships, four years after coming second. ‘Mansfield’s best-kept secret’ is how local…
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Health and social care students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have given a national charity a boost with their biscuit and buns. On Macmillan Cancer Support’s well-known World’s Biggest Coffee…
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Sarah Allen, a partner at Tallents Solicitors and head of Wills, Trusts and Probate, believes it has never been more important for people to write a will - and that’s…
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The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest’s Charity Golf Day at Rufford Park Golf and Country Club saw 17 teams enjoy good weather and play on a course in great condition.…
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A banner has been erected at Berry Hill athletics track to highlight support The Armchair Club has given to Mansfield Harriers Athletic Club. Harriers returned to the Mansfield track this…
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The first £128,000 of a £1million community giveaway has been distributed to groups supporting young people across Britain - including £4,000 in Nottinghamshire. The Persimmon Homes Building Futures funding was…
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People are being given the chance to make new friends and play classic board games at a new club at the Idlewells shopping centre in Sutton. The Games Club, which…
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ASHFIELD-based Whitemeadow Furniture, which has been working hard to address the skills gap in the upholstery industry over the past two years, has launched an online Careers Hub. It is…
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Top 90s boyband Five will be performing a live set at Apollo Bingo, Mansfield, on Saturday, 11th December. The head of events for Majestic Bingo Ltd, Stuart Booth, said: “After…
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A scheme that aims to feed Mansfield households fighting food poverty is growing. To highlight its work students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, were asked to design a logo for…
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An MP who gave West Highland White Terrier Alfie a new home after his owner was no longer able to look after him properly needs your help to be Parliament's…
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The family and friends of a Clipstone teenager who died in July are coming together to ensure she will never be forgotten — and that her kindness for others lives…
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A monument in honour of all those affected by Covid-19 will be the focal point of a new memorial garden in Mansfield. The terraced garden behind the Old Town Hall…
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Mansfield Museum has a full line-up of autumn events and exhibitions coming up with something to suit all ages. It is aiming to shortly restart a monthly Reminiscence Tea Room…
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Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton has opened the doors to its new fitness suite. Ashfield District Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, has invested almost £2m to transform the centre…
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Inspirational business leader and community champion Martin Rigley has received another accolade as an appreciation of his tireless work. Martin, chief executive at Sutton-based Lindhurst Engineering, was honoured with the…
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Eight-hundred additional local people every month will benefit from earlier diagnosis of serious illnesses, such as cancer in the bowel, bladder, stomach, oesophagus, brain and bones each month, thanks to…
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The Emily Harris Foundation, a charity that supports the neonatal unit at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has thanked people who have risen to the challenge of fundraising, despite the pandemic.…
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A Mansfield mum who watched her daughter successfully compete in beauty pageants says she has now been inspired to take part herself. Glam mum Helen Adkin, 56, decided to follow…
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Sutton shopping centre Idlewells has secured an International Green Apple Environment Award as part of a national campaign to find the greenest companies, following its recent Reduce The Juice project.…
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For most couples, after 40 years of marriage they would celebrate their ruby anniversary with something containing the precious gem, but not Tony and Yvette Price-Mear. Tony and Yvette, who…
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Mansfield Paralympic kayaking champion Charlotte Henshaw went back to the classroom to share her Tokyo success with her former schools. Charlotte, who is also the double world champion, visited St…
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Employees at a Mansfield housebuilding company have donated items to a church foodbank in Ollerton. Several hampers, together with donated food and drink, were collected by co-workers at the Persimmon…
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Local Unitarians celebrated the national Heritage Weekend, 17th to 19th September. at their 1702 Old Meeting House and grounds on the national theme of Edible England. They featured displays, quizzes…
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Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has made a £1,260 donation to Hilcote Environmental Leisure Projects (H.E.L.P.) for picnic benches. H.E.L.P. is a volunteer group that works alongside Derbyshire Wildlife…
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A partnership between retail giant Tesco, leading public service provider PeoplePlus, and West Nottinghamshire College will be starting in October – helping adult employment opportunities in customer service. An industry-recognised…
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An Ashfield District Council officer who fought back from a serious injury that left him with a 50/50 chance of walking again has won an inspiration award. Matthew Pinning, principal…
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A Mansfield-based business with roots firmly in the area’s mining history is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Pellacraft, which started in founder Stephen Pella’s garage where he created jewellery, has grown…
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Jacquie Chapman, past president of Kirkby Inner Wheel Club, was recently inducted as chairman of District 22. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, South Normanton, and attended by…
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A recently-elected county councillor has launched a funding campaign to support the Blidworth detachment of the Nottinghamshire Army Cadets. Co Coun Tom Smith, who represents Rainworth and Blidworth, is calling…
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Students who are learning the art of restaurant hospitality put their advancing skills to the test in West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined eaterie in Mansfield. Learners on the Level 3 Advanced…
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Louise Cook, a funeral director at A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is due to tie the knot with her fiancé, after he spotted her on one of the company’s…
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Your Home Care, a pioneering home care provider based locally, has struck an agreement with the owner of a petrol station to give a priority service to health and social…
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Ambitious plans have been unveiled for the transformation of Mansfield town centre . Mansfield District Council’s draft town centre masterplan provides a vision and delivery plan that will guide new…
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Mansfield & District U3A reopened its meetings in person for the first time since the pandemic began with the AGM at One Call Stadium in September. Almost 70 members enjoyed…
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A weekend event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College to give school-leavers a chance to find out more about life and studies at the college. On Saturday 2 October, the…
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A woman who created a beach in her care home's garden during lockdown for residents and fellow staff members has won through to the national final of the Great British…
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Eileen Richards reflected on her journey to businesswoman and East Midlands Chamber president as the Chamber's Annual Dinner returned to a live audience. The owner of ER Recruitment also spoke…
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A dedicated Covid-19 community testing service in Warsop has been extended after providing rapid tests for nearly 400 people. The mobile testing unit will be in the car park off…
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Bowring Butchers again rose to the top by being named supreme champion at the British Pie Awards. Its meat and potato pie beat more than 800 other entries for the…
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Employees at Nottinghamshire County Council will receive an extra day of annual leave to recognise their hard work after dealing with the pandemic over the last 18 months. The leader…
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Catering and hospitality students brought colour, flavour and flair to an afternoon tea challenge at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant in Mansfield. As part of their induction process, students who…
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Jephsons Shopfitters, Mansfield, has appointed a new contracts manager, Paul Henderson (above), after consistent growth over the past 18 months. The company has remained during the pandemic, supporting several fast-food…
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Work has started on the £12m transformation of Mansfield’s old bus station site into a leisure hub that will form an exciting and modern gateway to the town centre. The…
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Playwright John Godber is starring in his own Sunny Side Up at Mansfield Palace Theatre, from Thursday 30 September to Saturday 02 October at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at…
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Two MPs took part in a Ready, Steady Cook-style competition to highlight how tasty meals can be cooked from a typical emergency food parcel. The event was hosted by Sutton-based…
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A prominent former Nottinghamshire county councillor from Mansfield Woodhouse is to be given a special honorary position in recognition of her services to the authority. Ex-Labour deputy leader Joyce Bosnjak…
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For the first time in history, Southwell Minster has appointed a head girl chorister. Since its inception in the 12th Century, only boys had traditionally been appointed as head choristers,…
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Nottinghamshire-based conservation charity, The Sherwood Forest Trust, will be hosting Roger Moorhouse on 30th September, author of the fascinating ‘First to Fight’. The talk will tell the story of Poland’s…
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Volunteers across Mansfield and further afield have again been supporting the Mansfield Rotary Club litter-picking campaign. Just Bin It! has attracted almost 400 people so far, who are now regularly…
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After a year of delivering its weekly dance and music projects online, the Inspire Youth Arts team, based at The Old Library on Leeming Street, Mansfield, is back and looking…
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Community grants, worth £1,000, are available for local groups to celebrate and conserve heritage of Sherwood Forest. The Miner2Major Landscape scheme, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund,…
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Barnsley College students studying at the Mansfield Education Hub took part in their first Mansfield Enterprise Project — designing, marketing and selling products on Mansfield Market Place. As part of…
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An annual all-day music festival that raises funds for local charities is celebrating another successful event Blidfest, which was launched in 2014, is staged in the garden of the Bird…
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A new children’s activity service for those who have experienced difficulties in traditional learning settings has received a £1,000 donation from a builder. Mansfield-based R.E.A.L. Foundation Trust received the funding…
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There was a service and re-enactment of the unveiling of Forest Town Cenotaph to mark its centenary. The cenotaph was again draped with the Union Flag, and four cadets stood…
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Mansfield paracanoe star and Paralympic gold medal winner Charlotte Henshaw claimed two gold medals at the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Copenhagen - just a couple of weeks…
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Ben Bradley MP is encouraging his constituents in Mansfield and Warsop to host their own Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The World’s Biggest Coffee…
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As a new academic year dawned, students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, were welcomed back to their studies with a fun-packed welcome week. A huge range of activities, games and…
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One of the retail units at Mansfield’s refurbished Old Town Hall has a new tenant. R&R Permanent Make-up Studio and Beauty Training, owned and run by Jenna Simpson, joins the…
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Ashfield District Council is working with businesses to provide practical help to access the wide range of support available across the area. Throughout the pandemic the council has provided funding…
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A band leader who says Mansfield is his adopted hometown is set to return to the stage at the Palace Theatre. Kevin Cunningham will be directing the British Moonlight Serenade…
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Award-winning Ditto Theatre Company is back on tour with a production that is coming to Mansfield Palace Theatre in October. ‘The Unexpected Adventures of Darwin the Chimp combines storytelling, puppetry…
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The Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, has officially launched a voluntary code of practice to help local organisations take a united approach to supporting homeless people in the district. The…
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