Council offices to reopen
Ashfield District Council is reopening its Urban Road, Kirkby, office on an appointment-based system from today (Monday, 10th August). The Brook Street, Sutton, office will reopen the following week. The…
Read MoreAshfield District Council is reopening its Urban Road, Kirkby, office on an appointment-based system from today (Monday, 10th August). The Brook Street, Sutton, office will reopen the following week. The…
Read MoreA caring Mansfield couple have thanked the kindness and generosity of local people after reaching a £5,000 charity fundraising target in memory of their son. Emma Bourn and Matthew Nazar…
Read MoreThe first modular council homes in Mansfield have started arriving at a site on Rosemary Avenue. For the past few weeks Midlands construction company G F Tomlinson has been preparing…
Read MoreMansfield Town’s first behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly, at home to Peterborough United on Tuesday, 11th August, will be streamed live on www.mansfieldtown.net for £5. The match, which will see a mixed…
Read MoreProjects that inspire people to think differently about waste and resources are invited to apply for a grant from the Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Fund, run by Veolia -Nottinghamshire County Council’s…
Read MoreAcademy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) — with campuses in Sutton, Ollerton and Retford — celebrated the achievements of its learners in an innovative way. The college’s themed month of…
Read MorePositive engagement with young people is among the key goals of the multi-agency Premier League Kicks Roadshow, which is holding its next activity-packed session on Friday at Sutton Lawn Recreation…
Read MoreA fundraising appeal launched by a hospice that cares for children and young people from Nottinghamshire has almost hit the £100,000 mark. Last month, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young…
Read MoreDuring coronavirus lockdown, Key Stage 2 children at High Oakham Primary School, Mansfield, were asked to help the River Maun Conservation Group as part of their home learning curriculum. The…
Read MoreNottinghamshire Recycling Centres operated by Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors) are now back open as usual for the rest of the summer. The centres, including at Mansfield, Warsop, Kirkby,…
Read MoreA total of £510,000 has been won between two postcodes in Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse, just two miles apart. Seventeen neighbours pocketed a cheque for £30,000 each when postcodes NG18…
Read MoreWith coronavirus restrictions still affecting daily operations, Mansfield District Council's usual Summer Festival events have been cancelled this year and a new virtual programme of events will take their place.…
Read MoreTwo hospices have joined together for a special appeal — the Forever Fund — to try to preserve their services as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Nottinghamshire Hospice and Beaumond House…
Read MoreAshfield District Council is running a new campaign over the summer months focusing on reducing littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign, developed by Keep Britain Tidy, comes after…
Read MoreSome social distancing restrictions have been eased at Idlewells Indoor Market, Sutton. Food businesses in the market have been open throughout the coronavirus lockdown, while the remaining traders have been…
Read MoreLocal charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding for their organisation from the Postcode Lottery. Applications are open from Tuesday, 4th August until Wednesday, 19th August…
Read MoreMansfield Swimming Club member Isabelle Spencer used her coronavirus lockdown time to good effect. With swimming training suspended due to the pandemic, Isabelle made magnets and bracelets. She then sat…
Read MoreIn a bid to tackle food poverty across Nottinghamshire, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, the only organisation dedicated to supporting the 5.7m people living in former mining communities, has unveiled The…
Read MoreStaff at Lloyds Bank branches across the area have helped to raise more than £7,000 for the John Eastwood Hospice. Around 75 people who took part in a week-long step…
Read MoreMansfield Town has unveiled a special edition replica shirt with all profits going to the NHS as a thank you for its work during the coronavirus pandemic. The limited-edition shirt,…
Read MoreA scarecrow in the front garden of a Farnsfield home has helped raise money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. Since the start of May, the Lockdown Scarecrow…
Read MoreA police band that has kept going despite coronavirus lockdown desperately needs new blood to ensure its future. The musicians didn't get too brassed off with the challenges of rehearsing…
Read MoreA children’s charity has planted the seeds for a major fundraising and awareness campaign that it hopes will grow into a meadow of memories. The Children’s Bereavement Centre in Newark…
Read MoreNottinghamshire Police's summer roadshows have begun this week and the force is inviting youngsters to come along for some holiday fun. The roadshow will provide children across the county access…
Read MoreThe Nottingham has presented its financial results for the first six months of 2020, a period in which it said the building society's mutual ownership enabled it to support members…
Read MoreAshfield District Council has carried out a clean-up around the alleyways of the Carsic estate in Sutton. Street cleansing crews have cleared litter, dog mess, weeds and moss. Coun John…
Read MoreNottinghamshire County Council has won a national award for the way it has introduced a new range of apps, designed for and by young people who are supported by social…
Read MoreA six-year-old Mansfield girl received a surprise birthday visit from local police community support officers. Coronavirus lockdown had spoiled Eva Duffus Bentley's birthday plans, but her mum, Helen Bentley, had…
Read MoreMansfield Town is to start selling season tickets for next season from Monday "to ensure that the club not only survives, but prospers, both in the short and long term."…
Read MoreA scrap of paper bearing The Beatles' autographs signed in Mansfield from the 1960s sold for thousands of pounds at auction - and gave its owner a welcome windfall just…
Read MoreA Mansfield business that has experienced rapid growth this year wants to help other firms during the uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic. CCM Group, a creative agency, says it…
Read MoreFleet Apprentices at Via East Midlands have been given a headstart in their learning with the donation of two vehicles from Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.…
Read MoreKnife crime in Nottinghamshire has fallen sharply – bucking national trends which has seen the number of similar offences in England and Wales rise to a new record high, says…
Read MoreOnline auction house John Pye Auctions, backed by celebrities, professional athletes, sports clubs and businesses alike, has raised £70,000 for charities supporting Covid-19 struck communities. The firm has held three…
Read MoreA law firm with offices in Newark, Southwell and Mansfield has raised enough money to help build a dam, plant tree seedlings and teach farmers how to plant drought-resistant crops…
Read MoreMapplewells Primary and Nursery School, Sutton, has been recognised for its commitment to sport and the Ashfield School Games. Organiser Glynn Hall explained that because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
Read MoreThe Health Lottery, which helps tackle health inequality and isolation across Great Britain, has announced that the level of funding to the thousands of charities and projects it supports -…
Read MoreA police officer working on a community initiative in Ashfield only arrived in the UK from Poland 10 years ago. Now Pc Malgorzata Kacprzycka has urged other recent immigrants to…
Read MoreFrom 1st August, government guidance will change and instead of the message being ‘work from home if you can’, employers will have more discretion to ask employees to return to…
Read MoreResidents in Mansfield district are being urged to look out for their voter registration details, which they will receive by post, email or text. The voter registration details are being…
Read MoreThe first of 10 properties that will enable members of Mansfield's rough sleeper community to take the important first steps to a better life became available today (Monday 27th July).…
Read MoreActress Vicky McClure, ROB.GREEN and the Scream Queenz – along with more than 5,000 viewers across Nottinghamshire – celebrated Pride this weekend from the comfort of their own homes. On…
Read MoreDouble Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead was the guest speaker at Portland College’s annual Awards Day. The 200m runner delivered an inspirational video message to learners as the celebration of…
Read MoreA Mansfield youngster has had her long hair cut to help raise vital funds for the Mansfield and District MS Group. Alicia Moss-Burton's grandmother lives with Multiple Sclerosis, and has…
Read MoreWork by Mansfield District Council to repurpose Mansfield's Old Town Hall has been shortlisted for three awards. The £1.4m scheme, which has seen the Grade II* listed building transformed into…
Read MoreResults from the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey show that Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which operates Newark Hospital and King's Mill Hospital, Sutton, has improved its care rating. The latest…
Read MoreVirgin Media has connected 3,300 homes in Shirebrook to its ultrafast broadband network, which it said will bring the UK’s fastest widely available speeds to the area. As part of…
Read MoreAn appeal is under way to try to help a group that teaches young people leadership skills and how to work as part of a team - as well as…
Read MoreLeisure centres in Ashfield are set to reopen from coronavirus closure after discussions between Ashfield District Council and leisure operator Everyone Active. Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton; Festival Hall Leisure Centre,…
Read MoreWhile their home studies have been alive and well, students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, enhanced their science skills looking at how death affects the body and its organs. Students…
Read MoreA Sutton teenager is behind a new limited edition Cadbury Dairy Milk bar that is being sold in supermarkets. Shannon Beech, 19, is in the final three of the Cadbury…
Read MoreMansfield District Leisure Trust (MDLT) has announced the reopening plans for its centres in the region, following the announcement that indoor sports/fitness facilities could reopen from July 25th. MDLT’s centres,…
Read MoreGroups in Nottinghamshire who are supporting the over-70s are being reminded to enter a monthly scheme run by a regional housebuilder that could see them awarded up to £1,000 to…
Read MoreWinners of the annual Discover Ashfield Awards have finally received their accolades after the coronavirus pandemic led to the postponement of a planned awards ceremony in April. Nominations were accepted…
Read MoreMansfield-based Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fit out specialists, has been awarded a major contract by Morrison Construction worth over £1m to manufacture and install the fixed…
Read MoreMansfield Rugby Club members have smashed their £15,000 fundraising target as they tackle a 30-day fundraising challenge to help the community club survive during the coronavirus pandemic. Now the club…
Read MoreA Mansfield photographer who put down her cameras to sew hundreds of uniform washbags and ear protectors for NHS staff and keyworkers has presented the John Eastwood Hospice with a…
Read MorePolice in Ashfield have a launched a new initiative to improve their understanding of the communities they serve. The Hidden Communities Campaign aims to improve cooperation with residents who often…
Read MoreMansfield-based disabled football club Nottinghamshire Powerchair FC has been awarded more than £13,000 through Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund towards replacing batteries on powered wheelchairs and covering insurance during the…
Read MoreThe British Heart Foundation (BHF) is urging residents to support its local charity shops and help raise funds for vital heart research. The BHF is reopening its Nottinghamshire stores and…
Read MoreNew figures published today by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) show that last year (2019/20) 1,580 people in the UK donated their organs after they died. In Nottinghamshire, 24 people…
Read MoreInspire, which delivers library services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, is getting ready for another inspiring summer of reading for youngsters with Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020. The…
Read MoreTalented performers at a Shirebrook school got their chance to shine despite the coronavirus lockdown when their annual end-of-term talent show took place online for the first time in its…
Read MoreThere is a critical need for more people who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate plasma in Nottinghamshire this summer. NHS Blood and Transplant has issued the public appeal…
Read MoreMansfield Innovation Centre is supporting its customers with a package of measures to help ease their transition back to the workplace as coronavirus lockdown restrictions start to ease. Like many…
Read MoreMansfield Rugby Club members are closing in on their £15,000 fundraising target as they tackle a 30-day fundraising challenge to help the community club survive during the coronavirus pandemic. As…
Read MoreYouth ambassadors from Nottinghamshire have contributed to a national research project examining the way policing has been perceived among young people during the coronavirus. Members of Nottinghamshire Police and Crime…
Read MoreOrganisers of this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride have announced this year’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the county will be going online – featuring performances and interviews with local…
Read MoreFace coverings will be made compulsory in shops in England from Friday, 24th July, to help reduce the spread of coronavirus as lockdown measures continue to ease. As COVID-19 is…
Read MoreAn opportunity has arisen to start, expand or transfer a catering business in one of Ashfield’s busiest Green Flag parks - Brierley Forest Park. All of the district council's parks…
Read MoreSkegby man Alan Gregory used his lockdown time to refurbish garden furniture, which he then sold on eBay and donated £75 to the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group. Inspired by…
Read MoreMarketing agency Purpose Media has joined forces with local tender consultancy business Ask The Chameleon to help diversify its strategy. Purpose Media, based in South Normanton, has worked with new…
Read MoreA police dog who tracked a man threatening others with a crossbow in Mansfield has retired after a seven-year career with Nottinghamshire Police. PD Akie first joined Nottinghamshire Police in…
Read MoreThe charity Eco-Schools is accepting applications from local schools to earn a free Green Flag certification. Paid for by Frugi, the British organic kids wear brand is funding 150 schools…
Read MoreThe Bannatyne Spa in Mansfield has reopened following the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions. The company has made changes to its working practices, including: Operating at a reduced capacity Pre-booked appointments…
Read MoreA gesture of goodwill by one of The Beatles could earn an autograph-hunter in Mansfield thousands of pounds as she prepares to part with treasured musical memories from the 1960s.…
Read MoreEdwinstowe fundraiser Brian Hawkins (75) and fellow walker Michael Dickinson (72) have been continuing their fundraising for John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, during the coronavirus restrictions. They have raised more than…
Read MoreAward-winning Mansfield estate agent BuckleyBrown has donated £1,100 to a foodbank to help the organisation maintain supplies to those in need. Community-minded staff at BuckleyBrown, based on Leeming Street, donated…
Read MoreThe people behind a successful childcare company in Mansfield are already taking bookings for September, as parents look to get back to work. Learning Ladder Childcare was launched in 2006,…
Read MorePolice in Mansfield were surprised and delighted to receive an envelope full of thank you letters and drawings from children at a primary school. Officers at Mansfield Police Station received…
Read MoreEstate agent Gascoines has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new starters, Jess Mitchell and Nick Lawton. Jess joined as office manager of the Southwell branch and is…
Read MoreUnder normal circumstances, many thousands of people would have by now signed up to take part in an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk. These hugely popular events bring people together in…
Read MoreFollowing the success of the BIG Ashfield Spring Clean and Bag It! the district council has announced details about its Skip Into Summer initiative. Starting on 25th July and running…
Read MoreBen Bradley, MP for Mansfield, said he was delighted to have been asked to become an FE Ambassador by the FE Minister, Gillian Keegan. The MP said he has consistently…
Read MoreAshfield District Council’s pest control team is gearing up for a busy wasp season this summer. Every year the pest control service carries out over 400 wasp treatments in Ashfield…
Read MoreWith its legendary links to Robin Hood, its ancient woodlands, natural wildlife habitats and outdoor activities, Sherwood Forest has always been an inspiring place to live, visit and explore. Now…
Read MoreStaff at a care home in Shirebrook are celebrating after being nominated in three categories for the Great British Care Awards. The awards recognise excellence across the care sector, paying…
Read MoreNottinghamshire County Council’s Educational Psychology Service (EPS) has been appointed to provide practical guidance to schools across the UK as pupils return after major incidents like the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Read MoreDoughnut retailer Krispy Kreme is celebrating its birthday by gifting everyone who had a birthday during lockdown with a complimentary Original Glazed doughnut with a purchase. More than 22 million…
Read MoreMansfield Building Society, which is celebrating its 150th year, has opened a new branch in the heart of Mansfield, in the town’s historic Market Place. The Mansfield’s brand new branch,…
Read MoreVirgin Media says it has connected 4,000 homes in Warsop to its ultrafast broadband network, which will bring the UK’s fastest widely available speeds to the area. As part of…
Read MoreA learning disabilities care home pulled out all the stops to help a resident track down his favourite food. Warren Bailey enjoys eating Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pasta shapes every…
Read MoreStudents at West Nottinghamshire College became writers and editors of their own magazine during the country’s lockdown, earning them high praise from the principal. Production of a 28-page magazine called…
Read MoreThe Inner Wheel Club of Kirkby has donated £1,800 to a community food bank. The outgoing president of the club, Jacqui Hampshire, presented a cheque for £1,800 to Patrizia Canova…
Read MoreWith the UK’s current lockdown having sparked a huge spike in gardening as an increasing number of people use the extra downtime to rejuvenate their green spaces, the National Inspection…
Read MoreMansfield Town Football Club has announced that its Academy has been awarded Category 3 status by the EFL. The news follows an extensive audit of the academy on different key…
Read MoreThe Government-backed Help To Buy scheme has helped thousands of buyers take a step onto or up the property ladder and purchase a new-build home. With Help to Buy available…
Read MoreFarnsfield Cricket Club is appealing for people to back an appeal to raise money to preserve its future during the coronavirus pandemic. With the suspension of local cricket and uncertainty…
Read MoreA community sports project that is coming to Sutton later in the summer is under way. Nottinghamshire Police's partnership with Nottingham Forest Community Trust will provide football and social distancing…
Read MoreThe Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, has welcomed a £580,000 investment from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership towards a new health care training facility offering degree courses at Vision West…
Read MoreThe highly-anticipated Super Saturday easing of coronavirus restrictions was enjoyed safely by customers of popular Italian restaurant and lounge bar, Ciao Bella. Lockdown has been difficult for the food and…
Read MoreMansfield shopfitters Jephsons has reopened its local offices, incorporating new procedures and precautions to protect staff and its supply chain from the Covid-19 virus. Commercial director Ian Jephson said: "We…
Read MoreSutton Rotary Club has honoured the principal of Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE), based in the town. Liz Barrett has been presented with the Fred Shepperson Trophy, which is…
Read MoreBlidworth On The Move, a community transport scheme set up to help villagers get to medical appointments during the coronavirus pandemic, has a new contact telephone number. Anyone wanting to…
Read MoreThe Nottingham has announced plans to enter into a strategic alliance with Belvoir Group PLC, which will see the Society deliver estate agency and lettings services to its members through…
Read MoreThree teams from Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFH) are celebrating being shortlisted in the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards. The teams from the trust - which…
Read MoreReach Learning Disability, which supports people with learning disabilities from bases in Mansfield, Newark and Southwell, has launched a new series of films to illustrate people’s stories during the Covid-19…
Read MoreToday marks the launch of The National Lottery Awards 2020 and it is calling on the people of Mansfield and Ashfield to start nominating. This year the annual search for…
Read MoreMansfield-based fire, security, and CCTV experts, TIS, is offering a range of commercial systems helping businesses get back to business as the coronavirus restrictions ease. The company's range of coronavirus…
Read MoreA new survey launched this week wants to discover the impact of Covid-19 on people across the country - including the Midlands and Mansfield and Ashfield. The IQVIA COVID-19 Active…
Read MoreWest Nottinghamshire College principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley has paid tribute to students and apprentices as the academic year draws to a close – praising their endeavours in their…
Read MoreMansfield MP Ben Bradley said he was delighted with the news that Mansfield came 20th out of 650 constituencies for having the most engagement and events for UK Parliament Week…
Read MoreThe Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group says it was delighted to receive a donation of £403.78 from staff at the Mansfield branch of NatWest Bank. The money was raised through…
Read MoreSherwood Forest and Rufford Abbey country parks have received the 'We’re Good To Go' industry standard mark from VisitEngland. Although the parks have remained open during the coronavirus crisis, the…
Read MoreThe Arts faculty at The Brunts Academy, Mansfield, added its voice to the nationwide #LightItInRed protest on Monday in support of the country's creative sector during the coronavirus crisis. The…
Read MoreThrough the hard times and the good, our dogs can be our greatest friends. They provide us with enough love, comfort and friendship to last a lifetime. So to celebrate…
Read MoreNew data from Patient Experience Platform (PEP) has shown that NHS patient satisfaction has hit 86% in the Midlands, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%. Patient satisfaction is a key part…
Read MoreThe man who has led Mansfield’s Palace Theatre for the past 26 years is to take a final bow. Andrew Tucker, cultural services manager, retires in July after an ‘unusual’…
Read MoreA national awards ceremony hosted online has seen a West Nottinghamshire College construction student scoop a silver award for her endeavours and commitment to her course. Eighteen-year-old Georgia Thompson-Nicolls’ hard…
Read MoreR.E.A.L. Creative Digital — a unique educational setting where students are exposed to fully operational industrial projects — is running a Covid-19 recovery campaign to support businesses in and around…
Read MoreMansfield-based Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fit out specialists, has been awarded a £2.3m contract for a major new student accommodation scheme in London. Deanestor is manufacturing…
Read MoreSix doctors have been recognised for their compassionate and outstanding care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ first ever Doctors’ Awards. The ceremony at the trust, which runs Mansfield Community Hospital, Newark…
Read MoreWhilst house buyers may currently be cautious, all indications show that with lenders offering more and more products and interest rates so low, the popularity of new build homes continues…
Read MoreAs almost half of all UK workers have now spent 100 days working from home, a research association warns that businesses must take the health impact of remote working seriously.…
Read MoreStaff at Peafield Lane Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse have created a video invitation to encourage their year 6 children to attend school for a final farewell event before moving on…
Read MoreMansfield District Council said it is working closely with Mansfield BID and the police to keep the public safe from Covid-19 as the town prepares to welcome back visitors back…
Read MoreMansfield Building Society has donated £2,500 to Sherwood Forest Foodbank, based in Mansfield Woodhouse, to buy essential food and toiletries for people in need as the economic impact of the…
Read MorePeople across Nottinghamshire are being urged to shop to save lives, as Cancer Research UK stores reopen after three months of closures. The majority of the charity’s 13 shops in…
Read MoreMansfield Rugby Club members are tackling a 30-day fundraising challenge to help the community club survive during the coronavirus pandemic - with a target of raising £15,000. A spokesman said:…
Read MoreA service set up to help people with concerns over alcohol misuse during the coronavirus crisis has adapted its services. Commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council’s public health department, Change Grow…
Read MoreA Kirkby dad will never forget seeing his family again for the first time after his 81-day stay in King’s Mill Hospital battling Covid-19. Ricky Chadwick, 54, not only spent…
Read MoreArmy veteran Dave Wilkinson completed a 100km sponsored challenge — 250 laps of the running track at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, in his rugby wheelchair in 11.5 hours. He had…
Read MoreNottinghamshire County Council has confirmed that wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships in registry offices or council-approved premises can recommence from Saturday, 4th July, following updated Government guidelines. New rules mean…
Read MoreOn 25th June a Bill introducing “no fault” divorces in England and Wales received Royal Assent and was previously passed by an overwhelming 231 votes to 16 in the House…
Read MoreSix people in Mansfield have received some good news today – they’ve each scooped a cash prize of £1,000 thanks to their postcode. The Canterbury Close neighbours landed the windfall…
Read MoreA Blidworth woman is aiming to celebrate her 25th birthday by raising £2,200 for a charity that helps young people who lose their hair due to cancer treatment. Hazel Bowen…
Read MorePlans have been published that outline how future outbreaks of COVID-19 will be managed in Nottinghamshire. The Government announced in May that top tier local authorities - like Nottinghamshire County…
Read MoreSutton woman Lisa McLernon returned to running by completing a charity challenge. Lisa ran 5k and said she was absolutely thrilled to break her £500 target. She raised £505 and…
Read MoreHigh-speed pursuits, being pelted with bricks and bottles and being thanked by the public for keeping them safe — it’s all in a day’s work for Special Constable Kathrine Tremayne.…
Read MoreBusinesses are being urged to continue to market and advertise to help them remain successful during the coronavirus crisis. Xeinadin Group, which helps SMEs, entrepreneurs, corporations and not-for-profit organisations achieve…
Read MoreNicky Silver, of Nicky Silver HR Services, which provides bespoke employment and HR support for SMEs Mansfield, Newark and surrounding areas, has put together HR guidance for companies as they…
Read MoreThe Palace Theatre in Mansfield has made a further donation of supplies to help the work of local foodbanks. Some of the latest goods will be used at the Bellamy…
Read MoreMansfield and Ashfield 2020 is hosting a number of events online in July to help businesses during the uncertain times of the coronavirus crisis. The first is the opening of…
Read MoreLocal therapist Margaret Turner is launching an online four-week group weight loss programme using Zoom. She said the programme includes hypnotherapy, which can: •Change how you think about food and…
Read MoreMansfield Rotary Club is asking for support to help it continue its work helping those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Rotary Club has been donating money to a…
Read MoreMansfield District Council is inspecting its play equipment and outdoor gyms with the hope that they can be used again from 4th July. It is also seeking to increase the…
Read MoreAshfield District Council is to consider offering two hours free parking in all its town centre car parks from early September. All council car parks are currently free, with all…
Read MoreAcademy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) College — which has campuses in Sutton, Ollerton and Retford — organises themed months and activities for learners. The latest saw them celebrate pride…
Read MoreWork to restore the iconic Grade II* listed Ornamental Bridge at Clumber Park has been completed. The bridge has been lovingly rebuilt using sections of the original stonework, recovered from…
Read MoreRecovery charities across Nottinghamshire including Mansfield-based NIDAS (Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services) - are to share more than £584,000 as part of an emergency fund to support victims of violence…
Read MoreClipstone FC and Clipstone Colts hope to make their Lido Ground a hub for football activity in the village after winning grant approval. The Cobras have been awarded Portable Floodlight…
Read MoreWith the support of an inspiring social care worker, a Mansfield family with an autistic son have become closer than ever after a life-changing lockdown experience. Parents Donna and Jean…
Read MoreNightflix Drive-In Festival, the UK’s first-announced UK live music Drive-In, has revealed a revised schedule for its summer line-up of shows at Newark Showground as well as the inclusion of…
Read MoreMany people have re-discovered their love of walking in the great outdoors in recent months – and now a charity is asking them to join he Diabetes UK One Million…
Read MoreA brave Mansfield Woodhouse man is aiming to complete a special challenge this weekend. Sunday, 28th June, as well as being the last day of Armed Forces Week, marks 100…
Read MoreMansfield District Council has paid its respects to the Armed Forces community after the town's annual celebration event had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Thousands of people had…
Read MoreThe Travelodge at Sutton has been selected as one of 11 Travelodge hotels to reopen this week to support key workers within the local community. Travelodge has been operating 51…
Read MoreDiscount supermarket chain Lidl is looking at creating stores in three further sites in Mansfield and Ashfield. The German discount retailer wants to double its existing portfolio in Nottinghamshire to…
Read MoreRetford bus station became the latest in Nottinghamshire to open this week, joining Newark and Worksop in welcoming passengers back inside. Mansfield bus station has remained open throughout the coronavirus…
Read MoreNottinghamshire County Council's Libraries and Archive services, managed on its behalf by Inspire, are resuming services in line with Government guidance from 6th July. The county's Libraries and Archives closed…
Read MoreWith coronavirus restrictions being lifted in sporting events, Mansfield sidecar racers Ben and Tom Birchall can now look forward to a return to competitive racing. RKB Motorsport recently released its…
Read MoreA Mansfield home care agency has been rated one of the top 20 home care providers in the East Midlands for the third successive year. Exemplar Homecare was in the…
Read MoreA musical theatre student from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, will be taking her skills further this year to study a BA (Hons) in Ballet Performance at just 17. Isabella Cave,…
Read MoreAlthough lockdown is finally beginning to ease, everyone is still grappling with the continuing challenges of Covid-19 - and many of us could use some additional practical help or emotional…
Read MoreAnnesley Woodhouse based clothing brand, Sauce & Brown, have been nominated for a High Street Hero award at the Small Awards 2020. Sauce & Brown Menswear creates only 100 items…
Read MoreRural insurer NFU Mutual is appealing to people visiting the countryside to leave barbecues at home and take extreme care to avoid starting a fire. With soaring temperatures and tinder-dry…
Read MoreThe future of a historic Victorian water pumping station near Ravenshead has been secured. Papplewick Pumping Station, which dates from the early 1880s, had asked for help — launching a…
Read MoreWith temperatures expected to rise above 30C this week, St John Ambulance is sharing some simple, but life saving first aid tips to help keep communities safe in the sun.…
Read MoreMansfield District Council has extended the free parking at its car parks until September - and from then it will be half price to use the car parks until next…
Read MoreSherwood Forest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is asking the opinion of people across Mansfield, Ashfield and Warsop on how their data is shared and used. The trust, which runs Newark…
Read MoreThe founders of Furlonteer, a community initiative connecting individuals on furlough with remote volunteer opportunities, has launched Studenteer, a new learning initiative to help students and graduates develop their professional…
Read MoreYoungsters in Mansfield have received some treats thanks to Nottinghamshire Police. The force’s Citizens in Policing Department has been delivering delicious treats to vulnerable kids. They gave out crisps, sweets,…
Read MoreRainbows Hospice for Children and Young people, which cares for those with life-limiting illnesses from Nottinghamshire, has launched a fundraising appeal as it faces losses of up to £1m because…
Read MoreA Mansfield writer has released a new horror poetry collection that has been inspired by his struggle with two chronic illnesses. L. A. Mason, 51, whose new collection is called…
Read MoreMansfield District Council says people can still sign up for its garden waste (brown bin) service. Residents can sign up online here and those with more garden waste to dispose…
Read MoreA Mansfield family shielding their son, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and is wheelchair dependent, have thanked the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub. Andrew and Sharon Norton, who are shielding…
Read MoreNew data from Patient Experience Platform (PEP) has shown that NHS patient satisfaction has hit 86% in the Midlands, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%. The findings come at a time…
Read MoreA children's art competition has been launched as part of the Mansfield Revived townscape heritage project, a five-year scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to restore the fabric…
Read MoreA total of 26 schools and 1,250 pupils from the Flying High Trust group of schools, as well as parents and staff members, took part in a virtual sports day.…
Read MoreA social distancing visiting room has been created at Kingfisher Court Care Home, Sutton, to allow residents to be reunited safely with their loved ones. The garden room, which has…
Read MoreKingfisher Court Care Home, Sutton held a fundraising extravaganza, raising £574 to help the Alzheimer’s Society work with people with dementia. Kingfisher hosted a Hawaiian-themed Cupcake Day with activities for…
Read MoreDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust's annual baby memorial service will be streamed online on Thursday, 16th July. The service will include a selection of poems, readings…
Read MoreNottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has issued an open call to all artists - amateur and professional, local or international - to create original, nature-inspired artworks for a Postcard Show to be…
Read MoreNottinghamshire residents who work at one of the region’s many furniture and furnishing businesses are being encouraged to contact industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company for help if they have…
Read MoreThe Prostate Cancer UK Man of Men logo will spectacularly showcase personal, poignant and powerful messages this Father's Day on (Sunday, 21st June) in an exciting and unique virtual venture.…
Read MoreWillow Tree House and the Willows Care Village marked 100 days of being Covid-19 free with a celebration. The care home invited relatives and friends of residents to visit the…
Read MoreAfter plans for Kirkby’s new multi-million pound leisure facility were approved at the Planning Committee, Ashfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny spoke of the benefits of the scheme and welcomed…
Read MoreThe new man in charge of policing in the Ashfield district has vowed to continue the fight against drugs, burglary and vehicle crime. Inspector Mark Dickson previously served as a…
Read MoreChanges to our jobs, studies, daily routines and family life has affected us all during ‘lockdown’. But for one group of students from West Nottinghamshire College, Life in Lockdown has…
Read MoreMansfield MP Ben Bradley has thanked National Lottery players for their role in raising much-needed funding for local charities and community groups. Local groups received £77,669 of National Lottery funding…
Read MoreMore people are reading local newspapers like the Mansfield, Ashfield and Warsop News Journal - both in print and online. New research says people turned to "trusted" sources of news…
Read MoreA riding for the disabled scheme is to continue thanks to National Lottery funding that has saved it from a "bleak" future. Woodside Farm Stables Riding for the Disabled, now…
Read MoreMansfield business Trusted PPE is giving away 10,000 children's masks to organisations across the UK - and is urging people to nominate those working with children who would benefit from…
Read MoreThe director of a Mansfield nursery has thanked Nottinghamshire County Council after it was revealed the authority funded 22,000 hours of childcare for keyworkers during the coronavirus lockdown. The council…
Read MoreHula hooping, juggling and skipping are part of a ‘lockdown’ challenge set by youth workers in Nottinghamshire. The 4Uth Activity Challenge has seen youth workers delivering 150 activity packs to…
Read MoreAs many people across the county start to return to work, vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours could find themselves with limited or no support. But Nottinghamshire County Council said it…
Read MoreYoungster Elsie Novell wanted to make the most of her time during the coronavirus lockdown by setting herself some new goals - and helping her friends at a charity. Footprints…
Read MoreCitizens Advice Ashfield is urging people to take care after it found that more than one in three people (39%) in the East Midlands have been the target of a…
Read MoreA plumbing and heating apprentice from Mansfield Woodhouse has earned a place in the digital final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020. Kyle Hall, 27, is studying towards a Level 2…
Read MoreA Mansfield business that has refocused its efforts during the coronavirus crisis to supply face coverings to the public and support the NHS at the same time has won Government…
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