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A 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…
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From 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…
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Residents 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…
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The 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).…
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Actress 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…
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Double 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…
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A 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…
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Work 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…
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Results 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…
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Virgin 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…
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An 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…
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Leisure 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,…
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While 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…
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A 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…
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Mansfield 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,…
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Groups 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…
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Winners 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…
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Mansfield-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…
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Mansfield 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…
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A 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…
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Police 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…
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Mansfield-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…
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The 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…
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New 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…
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Inspire, 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…
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Talented 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…
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There 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Youth 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…
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Organisers 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…
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Face 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…
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An 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…
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Skegby 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…
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Marketing 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…
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A 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…
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The 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…
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The 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…
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A 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.…
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Edwinstowe 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…
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Award-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…
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The 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,…
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Police 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…
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Estate 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…
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Under 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…
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Following 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…
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Ben 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…
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Ashfield 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…
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With 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…
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Staff 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…
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Nottinghamshire 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…
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Doughnut 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…
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Mansfield 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,…
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Virgin 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…
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A 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…
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Students 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…
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The 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…
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With 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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The 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…
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Farnsfield 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…
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A 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…
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The 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…
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The 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Sutton 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…
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Blidworth 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…
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The 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…
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Three 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…
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Reach 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…
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Today 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…
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Mansfield-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…
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A 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…
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West 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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The 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…
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Sherwood 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…
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The 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…
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Through 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…
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New 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…
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The 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’…
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A 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…
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R.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…
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Mansfield-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…
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Six 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…
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Whilst 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…
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As 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.…
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Staff 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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People 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…
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Mansfield 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:…
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A 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…
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A 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…
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Army 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…
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Nottinghamshire 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…
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On 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…
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Six 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…
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A 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…
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Plans 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…
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Sutton 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…
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High-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.…
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Businesses 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…
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Nicky 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…
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The 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Local 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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Ashfield 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…
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Academy 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…
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Work 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…
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Recovery 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…
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Clipstone 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…
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With 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…
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Nightflix 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…
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Many 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…
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A 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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The 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…
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Discount 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…
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Retford 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…
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Nottinghamshire 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…
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With 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…
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A 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…
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A 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,…
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Although 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…
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Annesley 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…
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Rural 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…
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The 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…
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With 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.…
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Mansfield 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…
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Sherwood 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…
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The 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…
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Youngsters 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,…
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Rainbows 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…
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A 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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A 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…
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New 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…
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A 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…
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A 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.…
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A 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…
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Kingfisher 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…
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Due 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…
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Nottinghamshire 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…
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Nottinghamshire 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…
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The 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.…
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Willow 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…
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After 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…
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The 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…
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Changes 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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More 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…
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A 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…
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Mansfield 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…
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The 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…
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Hula 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…
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As 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…
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Youngster 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…
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Citizens 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…
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A 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…
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A 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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Ashfield and Mansfield Dementia Friendly Communities Partnership (AMDFCP) has received a donation of £500 from Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme to help those living with dementia. The donation has…
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As the coronavirus lockdown eases across the UK, consumers have many questions around travel, holiday, online shopping and spectator activities that have been put on hold or postponed until the…
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Students spoke of the “weird” atmosphere and the strangeness of new signage, teaching arrangements and social distance measures when they returned to school for the first time after the coronavirus…
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Chris Adkin, of Mansfield chartered accountants Adkin Sinclair, has given his view on the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) - Update on Second and Final Grant issued over the weekend.…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has given a foodbank a triple boost for a second successive month as it continues to help those in need during the coronavirus crisis. The Sherwood Forest…
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Millside Radio has continued its service at King’s Mill Hospital throughout the coronavirus lockdown, reaching patients and families and staff both on the internet and on the internal radio system…
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A free new service to help people to get active, lose weight, reduce alcohol intake and quit smoking is now offering support online and via the phone for Nottinghamshire residents.…
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Historic England has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector's recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The fund, which will be up to £3 million,…
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Four homeless people in the Mansfield district have been successfully moved out of temporary emergency accommodation and into rented housing and employment as part of a pioneering council scheme to…
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In an attempt to keep music alive whilst under coronavirus lockdown, Mansfield-based Electric Bear Studios has created a special piece together with more than 25 musicians from across the country.…
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Visitors are being encouraged to follow guidance to keep themselves safe as Mansfield prepares for the reopening of retail shops with new measures including hand sanitiser stations, one-way systems and…
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Sutton shopping centre Idlewells has implemented a range of measures to combat Covid-19 as a number of non-essential stores prepare to reopen their doors from Monday, 15th June, in line…
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KuKu Connect, a business membership service that connects businesses and entrepreneurs from across the East Midlands, has posted its 60th business-focussed daily update video bulletin whilst simultaneously helping thousands of…
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Weddings are no longer able to take place in the UK as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – and scientists are urging the government to continue restricting ceremonies well…
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Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping, has appointed a Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner to support him in key areas of the role. The new Deputy PCC, Emma Foody,…
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A film school that promotes excellence in digital film-making has ranked West Nottinghamshire College’s online training videos the number one channel for learning LightWave 3D. The Hawaii Film School recently…
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A crowdfunding appeal fund set up to help vulnerable people in the Mansfield area during the Covid-19 crisis has shared out £27,670 of £35,691 raised. The Community Response Network Fund…
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Temporary changes to allow concessionary bus pass holders in Nottinghamshire to travel free of charge before 9.30am will come to an end on Monday, 15th June. From this date holders…
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Creswell Crags, which recently warned it could face closure due to the coronavirus restrictions, has been given a helping hand by a television personality. The attraction is running a fundraising…
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More than 81 people who beat COVID-19 have now donated their plasma in Nottingham The Nottingham blood donor centre in Trinity Square has now taken more than 81 convalescent donations…
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The D2N2 Growth Hub is offering grants to eligible businesses via its Business Investment Fund. The fund is available to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with projects that will…
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Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society has received £11,000 funding from Ashfield District Council as part of its plans to open the area’s first planetarium. The money will support the society’s…
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A charity dedicated to helping older people enjoy later life has been keeping members’ spirits up and helping them stay well throughout the covid pandemic. Ravenshead-based Cornwater Evergreens usually welcomes…
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Mansfield is leading the way on how high streets are recovering from the coronavirus crisis, according to a new report. The town was ranked seventh in the whole country among…
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Business support group Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 has several events coming up in June aimed at helping its members and all businesspeople across the area. The first are on Thursday…
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A Mansfield photographer hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic has turned her focus to something else — raising £1,000 for the John Eastwood Hospice. Elizabeth Orridge, of Elizabeth Orridge Photography,…
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Businesses that were not eligible for government funding through previous COVID-19 related financial support packages can apply for funding through the Discretionary Grant Fund. The new fund is aimed at…
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A Mansfield-based company that transformed its business model because of the coronavirus crisis has announced plans to take on 13 new employees as part of a company-wide restructure and expansion…
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Ten people in Mansfield are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The neighbours netted the windfall when NG19 7DQ was announced as a Daily Prize…
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A caring woman who provided singalong sessions in care homes before the coronavirus lockdown has managed to continue her uplifting work throughout the crisis. Now Ellie Fessey, who has been…
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Families across Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood are among those receiving Feel Good boxes to help give them extra support during the Coronavirus lockdown. Active Notts, whose aim is…
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An opportunity for adults in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas to learn for free has arisen thanks to West Nottinghamshire College’s online short courses. The programmes, aimed at people aged…
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Two people in Kirkby were celebrating today (Tuesday) after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Old Chapel Close neighbours netted the windfall when NG17 8JG was announced…
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A teenage ballet dancer raised thousands of pounds for the John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, and other charities with a lockdown danceathon. Ruth Lamb, 14, of Annesley Woodhouse, practised her ballet…
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Staff at a Shirebrook school have set up a one-way system and changed the lunchtime tables as they prepare to welcome dozens of students back through the doors following the…
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Before the Covid-19 lockdown, every weekday morning Jeanette Samways would log on to her computer terminal at Mansfield Civic Centre and spend her working hours supporting council tenants with special…
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A Mansfield Woodhouse man is trying to break the world record for a continuous static bike ride to raise awareness of environmental actions people can take to help the planet.…
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