All workers who have been furloughed by their employers will, from today, be able to have immediate access to their wages. The UK’s leading income streaming provider Wagestream is allowing…
Charities and community groups in Mansfield and Ashfield can apply for individual grants of between £100 and £100,000 as a new foundation, funded by local gas network Cadent, opens its…
A social platform to share children’s reading tips, activities and content has been launched to support the millions of families around the UK who will be spending more time at…
The RSPCA is providing an emergency-only service to animals through the coronavirus crisis in the wake of Government advice. The animal charity, which has a team of frontline officers, 17…
Mansfield District Council is advising everyone to be vigilant to protect themselves and vulnerable people from scams and crooks seeking to take advantage during the Covid-19 national emergency. Mayor Andy…
A housebuilder that has given monthly donations to community groups for the past five years has announced the scheme is to solely help the over-70s for the foreseeable future. Persimmon…
A Mansfield nurse helpd Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre raise £600 for Sport Relief as they donned lycra and clocked up the miles on a cross trainer. Visitors, patients and the…
Mansfield District Council's update on Tuesday evening, 24th March was: Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday, 23rd March, offices are now closed to the public until further notice. Contact…
Mansfield business coach Rod Fuller is offering a free webinar to guide local businesses through the unpredictability of the coronavirus situation. Rod, of Action Coach Mansfield, stressed that the free…
THE rapid onset of the coronavirus globally has meant that many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are opting to work from home for the very first time. Without the necessary…
Nottinghamshire County Council has closed its 12 recycling centres. A spokesman said: "We regret to inform you that all of our Recycling Centres are now closed following the Prime Minister's…
Any Mansfield and Ashfield businesses that have stocks of nitrile gloves, gloves, dust masks and coveralls have been asked to donate them to help in the fight against coronavirus. Mansfield…
Leisure centres in Ashfield have donated food from their cafés to City Hospital nurses in Nottingham to support vulnerable people in the area. Hucknall Leisure Centre and Edgewood Leisure Centre,…
The Knitting Nanas, a group of caring Mansfield grandmothers, have donated Cadbury's Crème Eggs to NHS staff. The women usually knit Easter bunnies and chicks containing the eggs to raise…
Ashfield District Council is inviting public feedback on proposed plans to reopen the disused Maid Marian Line to passenger traffic. The plans would allow the Kirkby and Sutton Parkway stations…
Mansfield MP Ben Bradley is encouraging his constituents to access key information about coronavirus by checking online. In particular he highlighted the following websites: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus This website is a one…
A Mansfield business has made a generous donation to the NHS in the fight against coronavirus. Award-winning industrial supplies company Hall-Fast has donated a box of disposable gloves to help…
Learners at Portland College, Mansfield, have supported Mansfield Building Society’s tree planting celebration. As part of the society’s 150-year anniversary, it has committed to a range of community celebrations. Portland…
Plans for Kirkby’s new leisure destination have been put forward. Fresh artist impressions of the proposed leisure centre have also been unveiled. Ashfield District Council said following consultation with customers,…
Shirebrook students devised and delivered a week of Sports Relief activities at their school, raising more than £1,000 for charity. Andy Gilbert, vice-principal of Shirebrook Academy, said the events, which…
The caring owners of a gym that opened in Mansfield last year have offered NHS and emergency workers - and their families at home - free access to its online…
A community and volunteer hub has been set up across Nottinghamshire to create a support network that all residents can access during the Covoid-19 pandemic. Nottinghamshire County Council has coordinated…
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it will be closing all country park sites across the county, as well as their facilities and car parks, from Monday evening, as it…
Nottinghamshire County Council said all 12 of its recycling centres across the county remain open as usual. A spokesman said: "Please protect yourself, other residents and the site staff by…
Staff worked through the night to make sure Year 11 students got the traditional end of year send-off when a Shirebrook school closed its doors to help curb the spread…
THE first of a new series of celebration lunches took place at Academy Transformation Trust Further Education College (ATTFE), Sutton. Each month up to five learners will be chosen to…
A new mentorship project based in Mansfield is helping young people in custody turn their lives around and break free from gangs and violence. The Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)…
Mansfield chartered accountants Adkin Sinclair have provided local businesses with a quick, no nonsense update on the most recent support that the Government has announced in the battle to keep…
More than 3,600 people have signed up to join a new Facebook group launched to help those in Hucknall affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The group has seen dozens of…
As it sinks in that most schools probably won’t re-open until September, parents of young children are scrabbling around trying to work out the best way to cope. If your…
Mansfield Swimming Club has created an online live page for swimmers to join in and do a daily workout in their own homes. A spokesman said: "Being able to interact…
Residents of Harlow Wood, Mansfield, have set up a WhatsApp group to communicate with each other during the coronavirus crisis. Neighbours around the estate have been messaging each other, offering…
Rock Choir is encouraging the whole country to join with it for a daily fun sing-a-long of uplifting contemporary pop songs via its Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRockChoir/ From Monday, 23rd March, Rock…
A Kirkby dance school principal has come to the rescue of its young members who faced going for weeks without their regular lessons during the coronavirus pandemic. Caroline Lane, of…
Children at Abbey Gates Primary School, Ravenshead, have created a special video to thank NHS workers for their efforts during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The children and staff can been…
A special Mothering Sunday service is to be broadcast on Mansfield 103.2 on Sunday because of the cancellation of all public services in churches due to the coronavirus pandemic. The…
A massive work syndicate of 46 people have won The National Lottery at the perfect time. Crystal Martin’s warehouse in Sutton, where they all work, is closing this summer and…
Three Kirkby schools came together for a special event as part of an initiative to give youngsters the capacity to handle anything life throws at them. Helen Whitney, chief executive…
At the 2020 Nottinghamshire Relay County Championships at Harvey Hadden, Sutton Swimming Club came home with three winners’ trophies as well as other medals. The older Sutton girls (above) won…
Mansfield District Council said council tax bills for 2020/21 have started arriving at homes but it would be as flexible as possible for those whose income or circumstances are affected…
Leisure centres managed on behalf of Mansfield District Council by Mansfield District Leisure Trust, and operated by Serco, are remaining open across the district for now. Serco said it would…
Mansfield District Council is signposting businesses in the district to the latest advice from the government on its £350bn support for the economy in light of COVID-19. The smallest businesses,…
Save the Children has added resources for parents to use with their children whilst the schools are shut during the Covid-19 crisis. The resources include: *How to speak to kids…
Wright Vigar Accountants has opened a new office in Mansfield, which it said would strengthen the firm’s presence in North Nottinghamshire. The announcement followed its recent acquisition of Bull Payne…
Members of any of the Inspire libraries across Nortinghamshire can access a wide range of eBooks, eMagazines, eAudio and eNewspapers online for free. Find out more at inspireculture.org.uk/eresources
Mansfield-based 3P Direct has been given planning approval to extend its existing site on Millennium Business Park, Mansfield. This extension will see storage space doubled for the print and packaging…
Two Mansfield sportsmen will represent the region at a special event to celebrate 400 years since the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth. The Mayflower was an English ship that transported the…
Ashfield District Council said following government advice, "and in order to help protect employees and residents", council offices will be closing to the public. Watnall Road, Hucknall, will be closed…
Education consultants in Ashfield have launched a free online service to help children and everyone have access to fun and engaging learning while they are off school or self-isolating. Kip…
The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. The latest…
Coun Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council, has praised the community spirit as people offer to help during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “Members, officers and Lee Anderson MP…
A Mansfield bingo club helped its oldest member celebrate her 101st birthday. Lilian Meredith has been going to Apollo Bingo since it opened 23 years ago. Despite her age, Lilian…
Mansfield Rotary Club has supported the charity work of Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest Amy Sunderland. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Amy at…
A pilot bus service in Mansfield is to form part of a review of services in the county. The pilot scheme, providing evening services to Mansfield town centre from Ladybrook…
Mansfield Museum and Mansfield Palace Theatre have closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The theatre said it would be contacting people regarding refunds/credit notes for shows in order of their…
Following the Government’s call to tackle the spread of coronavirus Covid-19 by reducing social contact, Newark and Sherwood District Council is closing the Palace Theatre, Newark. It is also closing…
The Academy Transformation Trust Further Education College [ATTFE], based at Sutton, has launched a caring initiative to help its learners, staff and the communities it serves during the uncertainty over…
All Inspire events and activities planned at libraries through Mansfield and Ashfield - and beyond across Nottinghamshire - have been cancelled until the end of April in response to government…
An open day and job opportunities event at Huthwaite switchgear firm AF Switchgear, which was to be held in conjunction with West Nottinghamshire College’s apprenticeship service – Vision Apprentices –…
The toddlers group that normally meets at Henley Hall, St Mark's Church, Mansfield, is suspending its operation for the time being. If you have an event that has been cancelled…
Mansfield Town Football Club has closed One Call Stadium until at least Friday, 3rd April, because of the coronavirus scare. A statement said: "The well-being of our staff and supporters…
The new Thrifty Thursday pre-loved and craft market, which was due to start at The Towers, Mansfield, on Thursday 2nd April, has been delayed because of the Covid-19 virus. Thrifty…
Public services students from West Nottinghamshire College swapped the classroom for Liverpool’s docks. The group of 25 students were fortunate to be able to see HMS Prince of Wales, one…
Ashfield Citizens Advice and Nottinghamshire Mind are to provide support for clients visiting Citizens Advice with problems that also affect their mental health — thanks to community funding. As a…
Discovering how babies are delivered on board a plane and dealing with conflict and emergency evacuations on a flight were just some of the topics discussed with travel and tourism…
Mansfield Swimming Club entered 32 team relay events at the County Championships’ final session at Harvey Hadden. Winning medals were: Mixed 9/10 freestyle — 2nd, Harry Cummings, Riley Matthews, Jessica…
Mansfield District Council said it was temporarily changing the way it delivers services from Tuesday, 17th March, in line with current advice from the Government. A statement said: "The council…
If you have an event that has been cancelled because of the coronavirus situation, email [email protected] and we will post the details on here and our social media pages. Radio…
The local talking news magazine, The Echo, which is normally distributed to blind and partially-sighted people in our area every two weeks, has suspended production during the Coronavirus scare. If…
Kirkby-based educational resources supplier TTS Ltd is supporting schools and teachers as they begin to prepare for potential Coronavirus school closures. Free to download, the curriculum-focused independent learning packs offer…
Mansfield Rotary Club has presented a cheque to support the work of a Mansfield charity fundraiser. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Emily Plant,…
Sutton-based Lindhurst Engineering has been nominated as a finalist in a national competition highlighting the best in UK engineering and manufacturing skills and innovation The Enginuity Skills Awards 2020 will…
Mansfield Central Library is hosting a series of dementia-friendly screenings of classic films and musicals. Each screening at 2pm will have an interval with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Admission…
Determined Mansfield beauty queen Amy Sunderland has continued to raise money for Dementia UK since smashing her £5,000 charity target earlier this year. Amy, the reigning Miss Mansfield and Sherwood…
Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £300 to The Breach House Project to support the development of a browsing library which will celebrate local writer, DH Lawrence. The…
Caring teenager Taylor Birkin has said thank you to all the people who supported his charity skydive to mark his 16th birthday. Taylor has raised more than £500 for the…
A caring Mansfield Woodhouse woman who has devoted her life to volunteering for charities and giving something back to the community since 1973 has received one of Nottinghamshire’s highest awards.…
Felley Priory at Underwood will be open to the public on Sunday, 19th April, as part of the charity National Garden Scheme. Organisers said the garden, which can be visited…
Volunteers with specific skills are being urged to come forward and help the Sherwood Forest Foodbank. Mansfield District Council said it was exploring ways that it could support the organisation,…
Inspirational children and young people who have overcome adversity were honoured at Mansfield Rotary Club’s annual Courage Awards. Now in its 29th year, the event was hosted at Portland College,…
Life Church South Mansfield are hosting two family events. There will be a Mother's Day Family Service on Sunday, 22nd March, which will include a gospel illusionist. It will be…
Mansfield Rotary Club has continued its work to support local worthy causes. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Sally Beely, president of Mansfield Lawn…
Ashfield District Council has thanked residents for getting involved in the third successive BIG Ashfield Spring Clean — and promised a similar summer initiative. Tonnes of bagged side waste were…
A charity that gives disabled people the chance to go horse riding has thanked supporters for helping it make the switch from Rainworth to Kings Clipstone — and appealed for…
One of the UK’s largest switchgear manufacturers will be teaming up with West Nottinghamshire College’s apprenticeship service – Vision Apprentices – to offer careers advice on a range of vacancies…
Employees at Mansfield solicitors Shacklocks have created and taken part in a variety of imaginative and fun experience days to raise £700 for local not-for-profit initiative TenFifty. TenFifty — a…
Mansfield-based firm The Print & Packaging People (3P Direct Ltd) has launched a new UKPrinting.com website. The site, which has been in development for more than a year, includes several…
Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ Finance Department are celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding dedication to improvement and celebrate the…
Trent Peek, managing director at Mansfield-based print and creative agency CCM Group, will be swapping his comfortable commute to work in his car to face the elements by cycling 40…
A local education success story has been praised by the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson. He visited Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton, and met headteacher Kaye McGuire,…
A campaign has been launched to keep alive social activity groups for lonely older people. The groups and other initiatives are run by Ashfield Voluntary Action (AVA) and its Ashfield…
Soroptimist Mansfield and District held their annual January quiz at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield. The event raised more than £700 towards the two charities being supported by president Sue Manchester…
An ex-catering student turned Michelin-starred chef is returning to his roots at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant in Mansfield to cook a six-course extravaganza. Lee Smith (pictured right), who graduated…
A high stepping Mansfield nurse will be leading the fundraising efforts for Sport Relief at Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre on Friday, 13th March. Head of nursing Elaine Bodle will be…
Residents in Nottinghamshire have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charity by recycling their waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The items were left at the 12 recycling centres…
Children at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have been making acts of kindness a routine part of their school day in a plan to promote a strong community spirit. Head teacher…
Sutton-based shopping centre Idlewells has been named as a finalist in the social impact category at this year’s Property Awards. The annual ceremony is hosted by Property Week — a…
St Lawrence’s Church, Mansfield, is hosting an Easter coffee morning on Saturday, 4th April, from 10am to 12noon in the Church Hall. Stalls will include Easter novelties, fancy goods, cakes,…
A Kirkby youngster has won her school a cabinet to house a defibrillator. Year 6 Greenwood Primary and Nursery School pupil Athena Ashford came top in a Leon’s Legacy competition…
Work has started on a £310,000 Mansfield District Council scheme to turn an under-used tenants’ meeting room into three council homes. Supported by a grant of £65,384 from Homes England,…
Nearly £15,000 is to be shared out among 24 local good causes in the latest distribution of the Robin Hood Lottery Community Fund. The Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, said:…
Citizens Advice Ashfield has secured two years funding from the Energy Redress Scheme, run by the Energy Saving Trust, to help vulnerable people in Ashfield become more fuel efficient and…
Volunteers are needed to support a project that aims to help restore historic buildings in parts of the town centre to their former glory. Mansfield Revived aims to help the…
Baily House Care Home in Mansfield has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the top 20 care homes in East Midlands on a review guide. There…
Early years childcare providers in Nottinghamshire will receive a £1.7m funding boost in 2020-21. The increase in early years funding was approved by the county council following a government announcement…
An eclectic music festival taking place in Warsop is bringing a rainbow nation of acts to the stage at the Black Market venue on the 28th March. Mac-Stock, the annual…
The restrictions and safety measures introduced in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are affecting practices around funerals and funeral homes. Winston’s Wish, the first charity to establish childhood bereavement…
The 45th annual Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime final took place in front of a capacity audience at Mansfield Palace Theatre. The overall winner was Liam Jackson, 16, from Directions Theatre…
A special island for wildlife has been installed at a popular pond in Sutton. Following concerns for wildlife at Calladine Pond on the Ashfields estate, the Ashfield District Council has…
A range of services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire have been awarded £837,000. Ashfield District Council submitted a bid on behalf of all the…
A hospitality student at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, is being applauded once more after succeeding at the national heats of a prestigious catering competition. Patrick Murray, 19, of Selston, discovered…
THE number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise – sending ripple effects across the globe as health organisations work to contain and treat the outbreak. In order to restrict…
There is a rare opportunity to explore an aspect of Mansfield Museum’s collection completely unknown to most visitors. From Saturday, 29th February to Saturday, 29th August it will be displaying…
Renewals for the £30-a-year Mansfield District Council's garden waste service brown bin service are due now and customers are being urged to sign up and pay online by direct debit…
The John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, is hosting a Spring Fair on Saturday, 28th March, from 10am to 12.30pm. There will be stalls including tombola, craft, cakes, plants, books, toys and…
With the Government set to increase teachers’ starting salaries to £26,000 this year and £30,000 from 2022, you’ll be well rewarded for a demanding and highly satisfying career. But navigating…
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, visited two local projects on Wednesday (26th February). He spoke to staff, volunteers and people who use The Beacon Project, a charity that helps…
At the final day of individual competition at the 2020 Nottinghamshire County Championships at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, Sutton Swimming Club again came away with medals galore. In the…
A resident at Richmond Care Home, Shirebrook, has returned to the kitchen she once managed. Dorothy Townsend, 87, was formerly head cook at the care home in Shirebrook. She became…
Respected UK touring company Ballet Theatre UK is bringing its latest production, Giselle, to the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, as part of a UK tour. Giselle is a tragically romantic tale…
The latest awards from the Mayor's 500 Fund in Mansfield have seen 15 good causes receive grants. The fund again attracted a large number of applications and among the successful…
Youngsters at a Mansfield primary were given the chance to show their love and creativity on Valentine’s Day — and be part of a special birthday card. The Mighty Creatives,…
An exhibition of young scientists’ experiments and research has been on show at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. Learners on the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) have been…
Sherwood Forest Hospitals is supporting its staff and patients’ health and wellbeing by taking over a local 5k Parkrun on Saturday, 29th February. The free event, taking place at 9am…
Determined teenager Emily Plant has continued her work to raise money and awareness for the charity Coeliac UK — collecting more than £1,000 through a special event in February. Sixteen-year-old…
Conveyancing specialists at Fidler & Pepper Lawyers have launched a new department, specifically to act for builders who are selling new properties on new homes developments. The Commercial New Homes…
Visitors to the Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, will be able to get a 3D experience of the forest like never before following the go-ahead for a £10m project to…
A Sutton vehicle repair centre has expanded to create a dedicated ADAS — Advanced Driver Assisted Systems — centre. ADAS are the cameras/radars developed to help drivers stay safe but,…
A Junior Parkrun, a 2k weekly event for juniors aged 4-14, is coming to Berry Hill Park, Mansfield. But before it can start, the organisers need your help to raise…
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated by colleagues as the best NHS Trust in the Midlands, according to findings of the latest National NHS Staff Survey. The…
The biggest achievers of 2019 in Ashfield are being sought for an annual awards night. The Discover Ashfield Awards will recognise achievements throughout 2019 and nominations in both Junior categories…
JLS star and TV presenter JB Gill is coming to the Post Mill in South Normanton to talk about his life, career and faith. South Normanton Community Church is hosting…
Fitness and nutrition specialist Carl Bramley has realised his dream of opening his own studio. Carl, from Clipstone, has opened CB Fitness, which is located next to the sports hall…
Mansfield Building Society has launched the search for its 2020 Community Star. Groups and charities from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are encouraged to nominate volunteers who deserve recognition for their…
An arts and crafts market in the Old Meeting House Schoolrooms, Mansfield, proved so popular last year that it is returning again. It will be held on Saturday, 28th March,…
Caring Mansfield beauty queen Amy Sunderland has broken her fundraising target for Dementia UK — and the money is still rolling in. Amy (above) was crowned Miss Mansfield and Sherwood…
Mansfield Palace Theatre has a wide variety of tribute acts coming up with something to suit all tastes – from pop to rock and heavier. Coldplace are first to light…
A fitness equipment business has celebrated its 30th anniversary by announcing a major distribution partnership with an award-winning virtual reality fitness machine - Icaros. Fitness Options, based in Kirkby, supplies…
Student mechanics at West Nottinghamshire College have expressed their pride having seen refurbished ambulances which they have worked on, make it on a mission to The Gambia. Back in 2017,…
A local man has come up with a unique idea to help raise money for the Royal Air Forces Association — a charity that provides welfare support to current and…
Magician Richard Jones, the winner of Britain's Got Talent and a British Army soldier, is bringing his show to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday, 28th February, as part of a…
A new bleep system for parents who are waiting for their child to come out of an operation has been developed at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. It will ensure that…
A new housing development off Davies Avenue in Sutton is set to see a road named after a fallen local soldier. Lance Sergeant David Greenhalgh, of the Queen’s Company 1st…
A £50,000 crowdfunding appeal has been launched to back an ambitious plan to continue a transformation of the former Co-op building in Stanton Hill into a boxing gym with a…
Stuck for things to do with the children over the February half term break? You could visit Nottinghamshire County Council's schools holiday page to find out more. Among the events…
Come rain or shine, families in Nottinghamshire can look forward to a week of fun-filled adventures at National Trust properties this February half-term. Jo Armstrong, from the National Trust, says:…
A singing firefighter who performed on prime time television has helped residents to celebrate the first birthday of a Mansfield housing development. Andy Quinn, who works as a firefighter in…
A care assistant at HC-One’s Berry Hill Park care home in Mansfield has received a Kindness in Care Award after being nominated by a resident at the home. Jean Lowe…
A unique service at St Mary’s Church, Blidworth, celebrated a first this year. The Rockings service — which celebrates the baby boy born in the village nearest to Christmas Day…
While most of us were scraping ice from the windscreens in January, travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, were enjoying a canoe trip down the river in…
Players, parents and coaches from a Blidworth football team have done their bit to help local homeless people — by raising more than £500. Blidworth Welfare FC under-9s raised the…
Baby, pre-school and Swim Academy swimming school, Puddle Ducks, is celebrating 10 years of teaching thousands of local children to swim. Puddle Ducks holds sessions at Every Sensation, Sutton; Fitness…
At the February meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Warsop, members heard about the work being done by a charity in Africa. Pam McConnell, from the Bolsover Inner Wheel…
Sutton Lawn has welcomed a new junior Parkrun for four to 14-year-olds. The free four-lap 2k event for juniors, hosted every Sunday at 9am, allows youngsters to walk, jog or…
Mansfield Palace Theatre will be lighting up the sky as Coldplace, the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay, use Xylobands for their UK theatre tour. Xylobands is an ingenious LED wristband…
Silent movie extracts filmed in the grounds of Newstead Abbey are to feature in the latest show by Mansfield Operatic Society (MAODS). Their production of Singin’ In The Rain will…
Mansfield family portrait photographer Serena Lamb has been named a finalist in the Xperience 2020 Photography Awards. The awards, run by the Xperience Group, attracts thousands of entries from professional…
Soap star and former Doctor Who star Louise Jameson is directing a suspense-filled show at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield. Crime and Comedy Theatre Company are presenting the psychological thriller Revenge…
Mansfield’s 776 Gymnastics Academy received the Large Club of the Year and Young Leaders of the Year awards at the annual East Midlands British Gymnastics Awards at Loughborough University. Having…
Staff and students in the hospitality team are toasting a student’s national competition success with an Irish coffee with a twist. Level 3 Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership student Patrick Murray…
Mansfield Swimming Club starred over the first two weekends of the Nottinghamshire ASA County Championships with personal bests, finalists, medal winners and junior champions. Alfie Silver (pictured) led the way…
Mansfield MP Ben Bradley visited the Little Beauty Barn on Little Barn Lane in the town to offer his support for apprentices during National ApprenticeshipWeek. He met Sue Haywood and…
Actress Jade Byrne is bringing her one-woman stage show about living with Type 1 diabetes to The Old Library, Mansfield, on 26th March. Theatregoers can pay what they want after…
Major work is continuing to reshape the visitor experience at King’s Mill Reservoir. The Mill Waters project has included improving an historic viaduct, cafe and the Sutton reservoir. Future work…
Yeoman Park Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse has been shortlisted for two accolades at the Autism Professional Awards. Sharon Savage, who has worked at Yeoman Park for 32 years, has been…
Fundraisers Margaret Howlett and Di Milner have continued their support for Fountaindale Special School. The duo presented the specialist SEN school with £2,000 raised through sales from their George’s Army…
Sherwood Forest Hospitals - which runs King's Mill Hospital, Sutton; Mansfield Community Hospital; and Newark Hospital - has been rated above the national average in all areas of the latest…
A new service at King’s Mill Hospital is helping patients who would normally need to stay in hospital for intravenous antibiotics get home quicker — meaning they can get back…
The Mansfield and Dukeries Irish Association is holding its St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Forest Town Arena on 17th March. The festivities will start in the afternoon and will culminate…
Public sector organisation Scape Group has raised £17,629 for Alex’s Wish, an East Midlands-based charity that raises funds to invest in clinical trials and clinical research with a view to…
AN OPTICIANS in Sutton is celebrating National Apprentice Week this week (3-9 February) with optical assistant apprentice, Ruth Orton. Ruth, 17, started her apprenticeship at Specsavers in the Idlewells shopping…
A care company based in Mansfield Woodhouse that has been rated outstanding for caring has expanded into the Worksop area. Officially founded in 2013, domiciliary care company Respectful Care aims…
Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre has received top marks in this year’s Patient-led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE). The centre was rated at 100 per cent for cleanliness and for…
Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour is coming to Sherwood Forest in June as part of a national tour. The company of eight actors will offer audiences a trio of plays, which…
Mansfield adult gaming centre, Merkur Cashino, marked its relaunch after a £200,000 refurbishment by inviting existing customers and local shoppers to its relaunch party. There was live entertainment, cash giveaways…
AN OPTICIANS in Mansfield is celebrating National Apprentice Week this week with their high achieving apprentices, past and present. Last year the store supported three employees through their apprenticeships, and…
People with a terminal illness in Blidworth, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Mansfield, Ashfield, and Newark and Sherwood - and their families - can now access a home call-out support service provided by…
A grieving husband’s mission to raise awareness about a little-known killer disease will see him spread the word at Mansfield Rotary Club. Phil Godfrey, of Solihull, is travelling the country…
Meden School student Evan Lord was independently nominated by two of his teachers for a Teachers UK competition to win a day behind the scenes at Mansfield Town Football Club.…
Mansfield healthcare assistant Teresa Williams (above) more than doubled her fundraising target when she had her head shaved for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Teresa, who works at the hospice, has so far…
Students from Sutton Community Academy have unveiled their artwork at Idlewells Indoor Market. A-Level photography students were given the opportunity to produce community artwork for display in the Indoor Market…
A Mansfield primary school has been handed a cash boost from a leading regional housebuilder to help fund a new playground. Intake Farm Primary School and Nursery has been awarded…
Athletes from Sutton Swimming Club starred at the Nottinghamshire County Swimming Championships. Held at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, the second weekend of action saw nine Sutton swimmers claim medals…
A Sutton-based enginering company born out of adversity is flourishing into the 2020s as it celebrates 30 years in business. ECS Engineering Services, on Fulwood Road South, produces everything from…
This Spring will see the return of the UK’s muddiest fundraising event for little ones – Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children. Created in partnership with Entertainment…
A team of police and mental health professionals who respond to police incidents when members of the public are experiencing a mental health crisis will feature in a Channel 4…
Host families are urgently required to host homestay international students, attending state and private schools, for Ardmore Education. Students stay in the UK for from one to two weeks up…
People with bulky waste items and large electrical goods they want to get rid of can take advantage of another Mansfield District Council campaign to spruce up the district. The…
Citizens Advice Ashfield is expanding its outreach and mobile service — and including more GP practices and medical centres. Based in the Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Kirkby, since 2015,…
Mansfield Building Society has raised £17,243 for Macmillan Cancer Support over three years — trebling its original £5,000 fundraising target. The money raised will help people in Mansfield, Ashfield and…
A Shirebrook school which has launched a series of free cultural activities to bring its local community together has hailed its first event was a success – and it is…
A free, easy to use app providing a new way of accessing a wide range of county council services has been unveiled. Nottinghamshire County Council said two thirds of residents…
West Nottinghamshire College’s Revive hair salon was the venue for the second time this month for a charity fundraising initiative. Joel Martin, from Langwith, was the second person to undergo…
Sherwood Forest Hospitals - which runs King's Mill Hospital, Sutton, and Mansfield Community Hospital - will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, from 3rd to 7th February, by recognising members of…
New mums have praised King’s Mill Hospital for the care they received during the birth of their baby, according to a recent patient satisfaction survey. New data from the Care…
The Star Trust charity has helped six East Midlands causes through its latest donations. The trust was set up six years ago to raise money for small to medium-sized charities…
The BIG Ashfield Spring Clean, part of Ashfield District Council’s commitment to make the district a cleaner place to live, work and visit, is returning in February. The council is…
To help parents keep their children entertained throughout the February half-term holidays, Pets at Home, Mansfield, is once again offering its fun and free interactive My Pet Pals workshops, every…
Nottinghamshire Community Heroes is seeking nominations for onward to thanks people who go the extra mile for a neighbour, an organisation or a local community. Chairman Kevin Rostance is appealing…
The Elvis Years, featuring Mario Kombou from the highly-acclaimed West End musical Jailhouse Rock, is to play at the Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday, 14th February. Six decades after Elvis…