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The family of a Mansfield businesswoman who died from a rare form of cancer has raised thousands of pounds to support research into the condition. Darshana Nagar ran The Teahouse…
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Caring people joined a 40-hour marathon fundraiser in Rainworth to support the Royal British Legion — covering a remarkable 1,564.87 miles. Each year members and supporters of the Rainworth, Blidworth…
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Mansfield's transatlantic charity rowers, George Nelson and Russ Davis, have encountered a large shark and a cargo ship in the past couple of days as they continue their remarkable challenge…
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From the Producers of David Walliams’ Mr Stink, Sam Bradshaw Productions are presenting Spot’s Birthday Party live on stage at Mansfield Palace Theatre on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March.…
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A Mansfield group that was set up in 1989 to promote close links between its 40 namesakes all over the world has closed. To mark the end of an era,…
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The NHS trust that runs Mansfield Community Hospital is hosting a dedicated information session next week for local people to learn more about plans to bring the second phase of…
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Thousands of visitors flocked to Mansfield’s first Light Night event at Carr Bank Park. The free four-night Mansfield District Council event attracted more than 15,000 people, including visitors from as…
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New players are welcome at Farnsfield Cricket Club as it intensifies preparations for the new season. The Women’s and Girls’ section has been training throughout the winter and is currently…
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Second year commercial design students at West Nottinghamshire College have kick-started a live project with a top fashion brand following a fact-finding visit to Manchester. The budding designers are going…
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A heartbroken cancer survivor who was conned out of thousands of pounds in a romance fraud has warned it could happen to anyone. Karen, who lives in the Mansfield area,…
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A Mansfield woman picked up a top award at a college ceremony that celebrated apprenticeships. It was the third time that West Suffolk College hosted an awards ceremony aimed at…
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The Plastek UK management team hosted a visit by Mansfield mayor Andy Abrahams and the chief executive of Mansfield District Council, Adam Hill, to its Forest Town base. The business…
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Transatlantic Mansfield charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis are less than 1,000 miles away from completing their three-month plus challenge to row 3,500-miles unsupported from Portugal to Sint Maarten…
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A Kind-hearted student was given a surprise gift by police as a thank you for her community work. Joanie Stevens is well known among her fellow students and staff at…
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Up-and-coming athletes in Ashfield are being given the chance to take their careers to the next level – in an Olympic and Paralympic year – with Everyone Active's Sporting Champions…
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Two local skaters found success at Special Olympics GB’s first National Winter Games. Callum Mills, a former Portland College student who trains at the Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, won two…
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Local groups and good causes can apply to Mansfield District Council for funding from three community funds. New funding awards are open for applications from the Mayor’s 500 Fund, Robin…
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History was made at Shirebrook Leisure Centre in February when Worksop fighter Eleanor Coulson became the first British and Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) licensed female boxer to win a Big…
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Family-run estate agency Gascoines is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Founded by Doug Gascoine, three generations of the family have since carried on the legacy, including one of the current partners,…
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Experts in the creative arts industries will be bringing their knowledge and expertise at a day of talks and seminars at West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Expo later this month. On…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have entered the 11th week of their challenge to row 3,500-miles unsupported from Portugal to Sint Maarten in the Caribbean in their…
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An Ashfield manufacturing company is urging more businesses to take on apprentices as a way of developing people and their own futures. Doorcerts Manufacturing is based on Brierley Park Close,…
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An awards evening celebrated the achievements of Ashfield people and business over the past 12 months. The Discover Ashfield Awards highlighted all that is best about living, visiting, working, studying,…
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Nottinghamshire Police has joined with BAFTA award-winning actress Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir to help save the lives of those suffering with the condition. The partnership is calling on those…
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There’s just a few days to go until Carr Bank Park in Mansfield will be illuminated with eye-catching and spectacular creative displays. Light Night is a four-day free event, starting…
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A new attraction is opening at Clumber Park for children and young families in time for the half-term holidays. Clumber’s ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11¾’ room provides families…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have passed another significant milestone on their 3,500-mile challenge to row unsupported from Portugal to Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. This week…
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The largest employer in Mansfield and Ashfield has honoured its pledge to recruit 20 apprentices. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has taken on 22 externally recruited apprentices in the…
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An Amazon apprentice at the Sutton fulfilment centre is encouraging others to start an apprenticeship and boost their careers as Amazon announces the expansion of its apprenticeship programme with the…
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This National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024), West Nottinghamshire College and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating the success of their ground-breaking peer worker apprenticeship programme. Launched in May…
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Gifted snooker player Dave Bolton feared he would never play again after he almost died. Now, after scooping tournament medals and titles at home and abroad in the past six…
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Mansfield 103.2 managing director Tony Delahunty was surprised with two awards when the radio station celebrated its 25th anniversary. At the Big Birthday Bash at Forest Town Arena. mayor Andy…
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Pupils at a Warsop school were visited by a storyteller thanks to housebuilder David Wilson Homes. As part of National Storytelling Week, it arranged for Mark Fraser to spend a…
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A project that helps Ashfield people multiply their confidence, opportunities, and employability through a programme of courses designed to increase numeracy skills has won an award. Inspire's Multiply courses at…
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Mansfield Museum hosts a stand-up comedy gig about reinventing yourself – and hamsters – as part of its Women’s Season to celebrate International Women’s Day and coincide with the launch…
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Training salons at West Nottinghamshire College welcomed make-up artists, barbers and stylists, a reiki practitioner, and more as students got stuck into learning more about roles within hairdressing and beauty…
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Mansfield Building Society has chosen to support the Alzheimer’s Society as its charity partner for a second year. Last year the team at The Mansfield fundraised and volunteered for the…
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Vicar Water Country Park Visitor Centre and Rumbles café have been added to the list of Newark and Sherwood District Council sites fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Solar panels…
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Sutton Library is holding its first baby market, on Thursday, 22nd February, from 10am to 2pm. The event is free and will include a presence from the Summer House Children’s…
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Marking the launch of the National Apprenticeship Week yearly campaign today (5 February), three Mansfield District Council employees, Emily Mclauchlan, Anthony Houghton, and Joshua Peck, have all passed their End…
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A new state-of-the-art hospital that will support men struggling with their mental health has opened in Mansfield. Cygnet Hospital Sherwood, a new purpose-built 44-bed facility, is an extension to the…
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A special needs school has been awarded a Silver UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA). It recognises Fountaindale School’s commitment to supporting pupils’ understanding of rights and responsibilities, both for…
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A fire safety professional has launched a new company that aims to extinguish faulty safety equipment and help charitable causes as it grows. Sarah Armson, who has more than 15…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis are 'racing' towards their remarkable charity target. The Mansfield brothers-in-law, known as Oar Blimey, are now at their most southerly point of…
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Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries will attend the Discovering Ashfield Awards celebration at Kirkby Leisure Centre on Friday, where it has been nominated for its Kirkby Multiply courses. The event…
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A striking art installation has gone on display in Mansfield Library as part of an ongoing drive to encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers. The vinyl image of…
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England Athletics has recognised the continued development and progress at Mansfield Harriers AC with three national awards. Harriers were named club of the year for their transformation from a struggling…
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Funeral directors A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service is offering its services to care homes across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire with training sessions to help staff deal with the bereaved. Company…
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A caring Mansfield family has continued its regular litter-picking work in Mansfield. Hayley Oliver and her two sons, Lucas and Jackson, helped to clear litter at Racecourse Park, Mansfield, as…
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Two Sutton schools in The Flying High Partnership, a primary multi-academy trust, are among the highest performing in Nottinghamshire for combined reading, writing, and maths attainment. Forest Glade Primary and…
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A health and wellbeing pop up event is set to take place on the Bellamy Estate in Mansfield next month. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, 14th February, has…
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The mystique of close-up magic wowed trainee performer students at West Nottinghamshire College. Award-winning performer Matthew McGurk took to the Create Theatre stage as the spotlight was shone on a…
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Inspired by the Fantasy: Realms of Imagination exhibition at the British Library, supported by Wayland Games, a new event at Kirkby Library explores how fantasy is flourishing across different media…
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Following the success of BBC documentaries, Vicky McClure’s Dementia Choir, which is now operating as a charity, is recruiting new members. Rehearsals are held fortnightly, mainly on Tuesdays from 10.30am, …
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A metal recycling scheme at Mansfield Crematorium raised £14,000 for the John Eastwood Hospice. Each year the crematorium donates money it receives from metal recovered from cremations where bereaved families…
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FoodCycle is launching in Mansfield, offering a free community hot meal each week using food that otherwise might have gone to waste. It will launch on Monday, 11th March at…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have again enjoyed better weather conditions as they aim to row 3,500 miles across the ocean in aid of two dementia charities…
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Almost every one of the Sutton Swimming Club members competing at the opening weekend of the Notts ASA County Championship swam a personal best. Last year Sutton had 51 swimmers…
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Lidder Care has secured planning permission to extend Newgate Lodge Care Home to 84 beds, solidifying its commitment to providing dementia care. As part of the expansion at the Mansfield…
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An Ashfield-based community radio station is aiming to help make science fun with special broadcasts in February. As part of the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity, Takeover Radio 106.9…
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Dedicated fundraisers Di Milner and Margaret Howlett — known as George’s Army — continued to turn ‘rubbish’ into charity money in 2023. ‘The duo, who have been raising money for…
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Students from The Brunts Academy revved up for the official education challenge of F1 — becoming regional winners and earning a place in the national finals at the Magna Science…
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The £7.7m revitalisation of an estate in Mansfield is starting to take shape following the erection of new shop parade steel structures. Mansfield District Council’s redevelopment scheme on the Bellamy…
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Staff from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton have continued to help Portland Charity and its work transforming the lives of people with disabilities. Armed with paintbrushes, the Amazon team…
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January is a popular time for smokers to quit but the good news for pregnant families is that they will continue to receive free support all year round, thanks to…
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Intrepid charity fundraisers George Nelson and Russ Davis closed January on course to row across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported. On 23rd January the Mansfield brothers-in-law — known as Oar Blimey…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s training kitchens and restaurant were a hive of activity as students launched into the challenges of Industry Week. From cooking-under-pressure with Army chefs using ration packs, to…
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Mansfield Museum has been awarded £99,213 to help fund an innovative new arts on prescription scheme to help survivors of trauma, and domestic and sexual abuse improve their mental health.…
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The Neonatal unit at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has been awarded Stage 2 Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation by the United Nations Children’s Fund. It recognises that staff at Sherwood Forest…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis - Oar Blimey - are back on course for their 3,500-mile challenge in aid of dementia causes. The brothers-in-law, who are…
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Mansfield's local radio station is preparing to celebrate its 25th birthday. Mansfield 103.2, one of the UK’s last remaining independent local commercial radio stations, will mark its milestone on Thursday, 1st…
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An ambitious strategy to make the Mansfield district an attractive place to live, work, invest, and visit is under way. Make it in Mansfield is hailed as an inspirational vision…
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Work has begun to build and refurbish town centre toilets into accessible Changing Places in Mansfield. The former currently disused Four Seasons Shopping Centre toilets, opposite the current facilities, are…
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Historic objects telling the story of a beheaded king are on show at the Harley Foundation, Welbeck, until July. Marking 375 years since his execution, the Harley Foundation will show…
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Residents are being asked to complete a short survey about their feelings of community safety in Mansfield. Mansfield District Council is running an eight-week public consultation, from 15th January to…
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Unlucky transatlantic charity rowers from Mansfield suffered their second knock down of their marathon voyage when they hit rough seas again. Already struggling because unseasonal south-west winds are pushing them…
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Mansfield-based Binch Racing has confirmed its return to the British Supersport class in 2024 with Zak Corderoy and Oliver Barr. They will line up on the grid with Yamaha Racing…
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Former Mansfield Rugby Club favourite Katie Buchanan is continuing her England career after being selected for the full national ladies’ training squad for the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The…
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To help businesses flourish at newly-renovated High Pavement House, Ashfield District Council is offering a rent relief grant to offset the first three months rent. The grants, funded by the…
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Mansfield District Council has been shortlisted for an award after the success of a scheme that helped residents struggling with their fuel bills. Mansfield Fuel Bank involves the council working…
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Severn Trent’s apprentice programme is open to applications. The Midlands based company is set to create 100 new jobs through the apprentice applications – allowing people to earn and lean…
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Center Parcs has launched its Winter Forest Lights breaks, following a £1m investment to bring new installations and activities to Sherwood Forest. Winter Forest Lights, which has returned for a…
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Tap Factory, a blend of dance, percussion, acrobatics, and comedy, celebrates its 10th anniversary celebration with a stop-off at Mansfield Palace Theatre on Thursday, 22nd February. Eight male performers deliver…
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Housebuilder Honey has acquired a 10-acre site in Edwinstowe and submitted planning to deliver a £42m, 114 new home development. The proposed site, which will be called Homes by honey at Thoresby…
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Around £1m a year could be made available to local community projects as part of the proposed Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park in Newark. The proposed GNR scheme aims…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have passed the '2,000-miles to go' mark as they bid to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal to Sint Maarten.…
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Primary school pupils from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy helped plant three trees at Harron Homes’ nearby development, Bilsthorpe Chase. The trees were the first of more than 1,200 native species…
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The Comedy Store is returning to Mansfield Palace Theatre in 2024, starting on 10th February. Described as still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet by Time…
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A new team of specialist police officers has been formed to support the ongoing work to tackle anti-social behaviour across Nottinghamshire. A total of four anti-social behaviour and problem-solving officers…
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Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is back. Now in its sixth year, the awards are giving residents in Nottinghamshire the opportunity to nominate a charity of their choice to…
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Children and staff at the Flying High Academy, Ladybrook, are celebrating a milestone ten-year membership of the Flying High Partnership, a primary only multi-academy trust founded in Nottinghamshire in 2012.…
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Entries are being accepted for this year’s Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime competition. The contest is in its 47th year and previous winners have included Carli Poali, international singing star who…
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The Organising Committee of the World Day of Prayer 2024 for the Mansfield area is inviting people to join them in prayer on Friday, 1st March, at Rosemary Street Baptist…
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Young business talent across the East Midlands will be showcased through the Generation Next Awards as the programme launches its 2024 season. Launched at the network’s inaugural conference at the…
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Vulnerable children in Mansfield and Sutton benefited from a donation of Christmas presents by employees at David Wilson Homes East Midlands. Seventeen members of staff at David Wilson Homes’ regional…
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A charity is benefiting from a £5,405 grant to help provide a new range cooker and catering equipment to use in Glapwell Centre kitchen. Glapwell Guardians applied for the funding…
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George Nelson and Russ Davis, the Mansfield brothers-in-law aiming to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Sint Maarten, have been hit by further problems - the weather…
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Homeless and vulnerably-housed adults who use the Beacon Centre on Wood Street, Mansfield, have benefited from Mansfield Folk Club support. The club recently made a donation of £300 to the…
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A mock road traffic collision scenario has been played out at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre to highlight to students the kind of dangers that young drivers can face…
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Following the success of Newark Town Centre Races, Newark Half Marathon, and Newark Dragon Boat Race, two local charities are organising a new race to bring to the town -…
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A FAMILY-RUN company is to create up to 50 new jobs over the next 12 months to meet increasing demand for its care and support at home services. Caremark, which…
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Padel tennis — an urban-style racket sport played in a glass and steel mesh walled court — could be coming to Mansfield. World Padel Academy (WPA) has submitted a planning…
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Retired women are being welcomed into a Mansfield group that helps men enjoy a productive retirement and old age. Men in Sheds, Ransom Wood gives members, aged 60-plus, the chance…
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Dukeries Singers choir has thanked Tesco and Newark and Sherwood District Council for grants that helped it to buy a PA system. It was used at an event for the…
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Well-known actress Vicky McClure, who heads up the Our Dementia Choir charity, is expected to sing with the choir at a Mansfield Rotary concert in February. The concert will take…
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Mansfield’s first ever Light Night event is to be held next month when Carr Bank Park will be illuminated in dazzling creative displays. It will kick off a series of…
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Kind-hearted 11-year-old Sofia Leslie was inspired to fundraise for Mansfield Fire Museum after her younger brother, Samuel, enjoyed a visit there with his Cub pack. She made Christmas hats and…
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A new free event for Mansfield will see Carr Bank Park lit up from Saturday, 10th February to Tuesday, 13th February, between 4pm and 8pm. There will be four main…
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Neil Davidson, chair of Forest Town and Clipstone Royal British Legion, presents a certificate of appreciation to Forest Town Community Crafters, in recognition of its support of the Legion and…
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Schools and other community groups have praised a programme that teaches cycling skills to children and adults. Via Bikeability has also received a donation of 36 new bicycles, worth £12,000,…
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Sutton Community Academy’s theatre is to be renovated and reconfigured to create a new multi-functional community space. Ashfield District Council secured funding to upgrade the theatre, which will be rebranded…
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Sutton Inner Wheel Club members, from left Clare Stone, Lin Johnson, Joan Broughton, Sue Fensome, Carol Patterson, and president Dodo Pearce, celebrated 100 years of Inner Wheel by planting 100…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis remain steadily on course to to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Sint Maarten. The Mansfield brothers-in-law, who are…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have passed their fourth waypoint as they bid to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Sint Maarten. The…
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Mansfield Woodhouse on Thursday - believed to be the first PM to ever go to the town. After holding a Q&A at the MyPlace Youth…
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A charity that helps injured and orphaned wildlife has launched an urgent appeal to buy its home. Mansfield Wildlife Rescue needs to raise £50,000 in six months to secure its…
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Generous Skegby couple Sharon and John Cooper took their charity fundraising since 2015 to more than £9,000 after hosting their 21st Party In The Garden for the Amazon Breast Cancer…
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Mansfield Rotary president Kelvin Bowman has revealed the club’s Christmas sleigh raised more than £6,000. He said: “On behalf of Mansfield Rotary, and importantly those who benefit from our charitable…
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the My Place Westfield Folkhouse Young People’s Centre in Mansfield on Thursday morning as a £3.5m investment in a new Youth and Community Centre for…
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A mystery EuroMillions HotPicks winner, from Mansfield, has become £1,000,000 richer after scooping the top prize in the EuroMillions HotPicks draw. The winner, who has asked to remain anonymous, plans…
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A Sutton woman is on a mission to make British businesses greener in a bid to combat climate change. Leadership and sustainability coach Sophie Wragg, founder of Be Your Best…
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A police dog is finally putting his paws up after retiring from public service. PD Tommy, a Dutch Herder / Belgian Malinois cross, joined the force in 2018 and quickly…
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Scam victims have recovered more than £1m after Nottinghamshire Police’s fraud and cyber teams helped them get their money back. Forty-five victims were reimbursed last year after Protect officers helped…
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Huthwaite-based Taylors Truck Racing team has confirmed it will be competing in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship for a second season, reports Paul Horton. Driver Mark Taylor was…
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A business whose workforce has devoted more than 500 hours of voluntary work in Ashfield in the past three years has pledged to continue its community help in 2024. Kinver…
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Cricketers have launched an appeal after arsonists destroyed their pavilion and equipment. Ryan Hawley has set up a GoFundMe page after the Boxing Day blaze and vandalism at Mansfield Cricket…
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Shirebrook Stags Supporters Group raised £775 at its race night for John Eastwood Hospice. A spokesperson for the Sutton hospice said: “Absolutely brilliant. Thank you to all involved and for…
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Nottinghamshire residents are being encouraged to kickstart the new year by recycling right for charity. For every search carried out on the Recycling Checker in January, Veolia - Nottinghamshire County…
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The chairman and fourth generation of funeral directors A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service is marking 50 years as a qualified funeral director and embalmer. Nigel Lymn Rose (above) has…
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Pupils from The Garibaldi School, Forest Town - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - visited a care home ahead of the festive period to deliver some beautiful…
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All will be revealed when Mansfield amateur dramatics society Masque Productions presents the hit comedy Calendar Girls. The play, based on a hit film of the same name and telling…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have made their third waypoint after resuming their bid to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal to Sint Maarten,…
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Inspirational business and community leader Martin Rigley received another accolade in the New Year Honours — while grassroots football champion Graham Hall has been made an MBE . Martin, of…
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Rehearsals are well under way for Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe's annual pantomime. The Adventures Of Robin Hood, by Brian Luff, will be presented from Saturday, 27th January to Saturday, 3rd…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have resumed their bid to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Sint Maarten after having to make an…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have had to make an unscheduled stop in Gran Canaria during their bid to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from…
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A special post box has been installed at Mansfield and District Crematorium to allow relatives to send letters to loved ones who have passed on. The white Letters to Heaven…
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Loyal Mansfield Town supporter Mike Collins is celebrating 60 years of following the Stags — and even trying to buy the club at one point with TEAM Mansfield — by…
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Loved-up couples who are planning to tie the knot are invited to attend a wedding showcase in one of Mansfield’s most popular venues. Carr Bank Wedding Venue, off Windmill Lane,…
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The Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton has made a donation of £2,000-worth of items to a community support group in Rainworth. Social Action Hub provides emergency food parcels and a…
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Little Daisy Hamer has received a bravery award for coming to the rescue of her unconscious mum by performing lifesaving CPR. Daisy, then aged 4, went to bed with mum,…
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St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Edwinstowe has been keeping children fit while having some Christmas fun during their Jingle Jog at the village’s RSPB nature reserve. Pupils…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme is back for another year and residents can book their collection now. Residents can book their real tree to be collected…
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An appeal has been launched to help breath new life into underutilised green spaces at Rufford Abbey Country Park - and organisers are urging the local community to get involved.…
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Two bus stops introduced in the grounds of King’s Mill Hospital have proved to be just the ticket for patients, visitors, and staff. They mean passengers can be dropped off…
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The Garibaldi School in Forest Town – which is part of Nova Education Trust – raised a substantial amount of food and toiletries to donate to the Sherwood Forest Foodbank,…
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One half of Mansfield sporting superstars Birchall Racing has retired. Tom Birchall, the most successful sidecar passenger in TT history, said it was time to start a new chapter in…
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Oliver Ward, a crew member from the McDonald’s restaurant on West Gate, Mansfield, made his acting debut in the company's Christmas TV advert Fancy A McDonald’s. Oliver perfected a surprised…
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Farnsfield husband and wife duo Suzie and Rob Stanton were star guests at a national event thrown by home care company Home Instead UK. The occasion celebrated the pair taking…
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Extensive refurbishment works at tennis courts in two parks have been completed. The courts at Racecourse Park, Mansfield, and Carr Lane Park, Warsop, have been transformed thanks to significant investment…
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A double-helping of yuletide fun, shopping and fundraising was enjoyed at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus. A Christmas market, which was hosted by business students’ learning company, The Eventors,…
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Four Ashfield retailers are celebrating after winning Ashfield District Council’s annual best dressed window competition for 2023. Businesses across Ashfield have been enticing shoppers into town centres by decorating their…
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Severn Trent is facing a ‘permanent detention’ at Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, as the company continues its £76m flood alleviation project in the town. The water and waste company has…
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West Nottinghamshire College will bolster its supply of sensory aids for students who experience stress or anxiety, thanks to a donation by Mansfield Freemasons. Members of the organisation's Broxtowe Lodge…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have been hit by further battery charging problems on their three-month, 3,500-mile bid to row unsupported across the ocean in aid…
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Trained chef and gym owner Carl Bramley has opened a new cafe in Clipstone. Brew & Brunch is at 163 Mansfield Road, premises formerly occupied by Pete’s Pantry. Clipstone resident…
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A new art exhibition in Mansfield Museum showcases work created by internationally-acclaimed disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Jason And His Argonauts has involved the artist working with disabled communities around the…
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Mansfield transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have survived unwanted drama on their three-month, 3,500-mile bid to row unsupported across the ocean in aid of dementia charities. After…
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Families across Mansfield had a Christmas to remember thanks to the generosity of the public and businesses who donated to a Secret Santa Appeal. Mansfield District Council received more than…
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Warsop Parish Christmas Smile, a community initiative run by volunteers to bring festive joy to deserving families since 2018, has thanked people and organisations for their generosity in 2023. It…
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Mansfield and Warsop MP Ben Bradley visited schools to deliver certificates and prizes in his Christmas card design competition. As well as selecting an overall winner and a runner-up, Ben…
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A charity that cares for babies, children and young people from across Nottinghamshire is asking people to support its Christmas Appeal. It costs more than £6m a year to run…
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Two members of Farnsfield Cricket Club have been recognised by the English Cricket Board County Association for their contribution to grassroots cricket. Nigel Payton, a long-time member of the club…
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Severn Trent’s education elves will be hitting the road in the run up to the Christmas holidays to deliver a festive learning event in schools. Singing, interactive games, a naughty…
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Stand up for Ashfield, a campaign set up as part of the MP Watch network, has donated £300 to three foodbanks across Ashfield. The campaign group set up a crowdfunder to…
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A Mansfield group that helps men have a productive retirement is opening its doors to women for the new year. Men in Sheds, Ransom Wood — based at the business…
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Christmas came early for young patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, when players from Mansfield Town FC paid them a special festive visit. Stags’ first team squad, along with manager…
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Grassroots football volunteer Graham Hall has had his many years of service to the sport recognised by two awards. Graham, who has been involved in local football for more than…
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Plans to transform Ollerton town centre have been revealed as part of an ongoing regeneration project — and residents are being urged to have their say. The initial ideas will…
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A Mansfield car dealership has won a top customer service award. Vertu Honda Mansfield was honoured with a Garage Star Award at The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Awards. The…
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At the Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards at the Civic Corner, Mansfield, accolades were handed out to the area's top individuals, teams, coaches, volunteers and clubs. Photographs were taken by Paul…
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Winners at the 2023 Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards, organised by the Armchair Club with More Leisure Community Trust and the Mansfield and Ashfield News Journal — and sponsored by Education…
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New Mansfield business Little Greys Events & Hire is giving back to the community this Christmas by offering free bouncy castle and soft play parties to two families. The company,…
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As work started on a new building at Yeoman Park Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, principal Courtney Hoop hailed it as significant milestone in the school’s history. “I know it will have…
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A five-foot high sculpture of an owl has been unveiled at The Joseph Whitaker School, Rainworth — created by students and local artist and sculptor Richard Janes. The work is…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have managed to make an in-shore call to family for the first time at the end of the first week of their…
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A caring Kirkby youngster had her long ginger hair cut to support children battling cancer — emulating the kindness shown by her sister three years ago. Ten-year-old Emilia Marsh donated…
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Caring Mansfield business Sweet Paradise 22 got into the Christmas spirit to support celebrations in the Bull Farm area of the town. It donated boxes of letters to Santa and…
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A new package of support has been secured for Mansfield businesses. The Mansfield Accelerator project aims to help businesses improve productivity through innovation and digital technology, as well as support…
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Construction T Level students built up their careers knowledge during a visit to Sheffield Hallam University — and also won a practical building challenge. Learners on the Construction Built Environment…
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Fraudsters have been posing as celebrities on dating sites in some of the new and emerging trends in fraud. Scottish singer song-writer Lewis Capaldi is just one of the famous…
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A Mansfield business received an accolade at the SME Midlands Enterprise Awards. lock Property Solutions Limited (BPS), based at Mansfield Innovation Centre for the past two years, was named Best…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for the high-quality pastoral care given to its internationally-educated nurses and midwives. The trust has been awarded the NHS Pastoral Care…
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Mansfield District Council has had an award for supporting the defence and Armed Forces community extended for another five years. Mayor Andy Abrahams said: “I am delighted that Mansfield continues…
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Mansfield Rotary’s Christmas sleigh is returning to the streets of Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse, collecting money for charity and spreading festive cheer in December. Rotarians said all monies collected would…
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Transatlantic charity rowers George Nelson and Russ Davis have had a tough 24 hours in the first week of their remarkable bid to row across the ocean in a small…
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Pupils at Heathlands Primary received a donation of hi-vis kit bags from David Wilson Homes to help keep them safe on the way to and from the Rainworth school. The…
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As part of Nottinghamshire Police's December 2023 drink/drug drive campaign, which aims to reduce road accidents caused by drink driving, there will be roadshows in Mansfield Market Place. The roadshows…
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The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group charity was on to a winner for its fundraising to help patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Its Hunters Race Night, the first since…
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Determined fundraisers Cory Marsh and his fiancee, Deborah James, have created a festive garden at their Big Barn Lane home in Mansfield for a fourth year to raise money for…
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The new 136-space car park at Kings Mill Reservoir is now open and ready to welcome visitors. As part of Ashfield District Council’s £62.6million Towns Deal, the council is building…
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A Kirkby woman, who decided to enrol on a one-year college plastering course after buying a house, has received a national award. Caroline Moor, 39, studied the Intermediate Certificate in…
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Inspirational young people who have overcome severe health challenges or go the extra mile for others were recognised at a prestigious youth awards evening. They were named as the district…
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At one point we have all moved into a new flat or house and wanted the room to be bigger. Luckily there are some small changes that you can do…
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The National Trust has collaborated with BAFTA® award-winning production studio Aardman and global art producer Wild in Art to bring one of Aardman’s best-loved characters to Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire…
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Seaqueen Fisheries in Mansfield Woodhouse is one of three finalists in the Environment and Sustainability category for the 2024 National Fish and Chip Awards. The competition’s judging process scrutinised UK…
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Last summer Boughton-based composer and pianist Chris Miggells staged three sold-out concerts in the unlikely setting of disused pit headstocks — affectionately referred to by locals as The Iron Cathedral.…
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The director of six licensed venues — four in Mansfield town centre — has been presented with an award for outstanding achievement. Paul Anderton recently retired as chairperson of the…
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Mansfield brothers-in-law George Nelson and Russ Davis have set off on a three-month adventure of a lifetime - rowing unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean, aiming to raise £250,000 for two…
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A wine tasting evening will be held at Roots Coffee Lounge and Bar, Landmark Centre, Pleasley, to help the SOS Pleasley Flood Appeal to raise money for residents and businesses…
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