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The Miss Mansfield & Sherwood ambassador programme and Outstanding Teen pageant has ended. Organiser Trish Mapletoft said: "To all our friends and supporters, it’s with a heavy heart that I…
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Grant Matchett, co-owner at Brierley Forest Golf Club, Huthwaite, donated two floral displays to Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group supporter Julie Marriott. She held a raffle and, including extra donations…
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The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, based at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has said thank you for a donation of £602 from a Nottingham NHS Group. Joanne Wilson presented the…
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Nottinghamshire Day will be celebrated as part of the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe. Following the official marking of Nottinghamshire Day on Friday, 25th August, people are…
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Traders, charities, community groups, and performers are encouraged to apply to be part of Ashfield District Council’s summer extravaganza event, Ashfield Day. This year’s event will take place on Sutton…
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The former power house at Clipstone Colliery will be the unlikely venue for two special concerts in August. Pianist and classical composer Chris Miggells is to launch his debut album,…
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Work on a new boathouse, restaurant space, and extended visitor car park at Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton, is under way. The project forms part of Ashfield District Council’s £62.6m Towns…
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Ofsted inspectors have praised The Bramble Academy for significant strides forward made since its last rating — and bringing stability. The Mansfield Woodhouse school was told it required improvement in…
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Driver Hire, a supplier of staff to the road transport and logistics industry, is now covering Mansfield. The woman behind the move is Anne Goodfellow, who runs Driver Hire Nottingham…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards on the 75th birthday of the NHS. The awards honour staff and community partners who go above and…
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Blidworth Colliery Welfare CC and Lashes Foundation will be raising money for the charity at a pink ball T20 cricket match. A Blidworth CW XI will take on a Lashes…
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West Nottinghamshire College has achieved the Award for Lived Experience Charter Status – becoming the first college in the country to be recognised as part of this prestigious charter. The…
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Bike thefts and arson attacks in a part of Mansfield have seen a significant decrease since the neighbourhood has been the focus of a crime-cutting campaign. New figures show the…
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Two giant inflatable sculptures will be part of a free exhibition in Mansfield Market Place that will celebrate and explore themes of disability and activism. The two figures, Changing Places…
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Two members of the team at Mansfield business Soak Interiors are preparing for a gruelling fundraiser to support two charities. Director Luke Thomas and Dave Plowright will tackle a 24-hour…
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A Mansfield church is hosting a festival in Berry Hill Park in the town that is open to all. Rob Hurd, senior pastor at LIFE Church, based at Bellamy Road,…
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Dedicated charity fundraisers Cory Marsh and his fiancee, Deborah James, who always mark the birthday of the NHS, have come up with a special way to celebrate its 75th milestone…
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Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir has secured famous names to share the stage with at two concerts in September. First they will be joined by The Mastersingers (top) —…
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The UK’s fastest-growing learning disability festival, OneFest, will be returning in July for a week-long line-up of arts, culture, music, and entertainment across Mansfield and Ashfield. Founded and run by…
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Four evenings of congratulations and celebrations have ended the academic year on a high at West Nottinghamshire College, as governors, teachers, students and their families enjoyed the end-of-year awards ceremonies.…
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A foundation set up in memory of Clipstone teenager Evie Wilson, who died two years ago, is hosting a big fundraising day on Sunday, 7th July. Evie Fest '23 will…
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There’s nobody better to tell you what it’s like working at Newark Hospital than a nurse who has been there for 20 years. Kerry Hazard, who has worked her way…
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Thirteen years ago, Mansfield police officer Amie Whitehouse was given the bleak news that one of her twins she had already seen cuddling with his sister on a scan might…
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At the age of 98, Betty Thompson has finally realised her lifelong dream to go ice skating — thanks to the kind staff at Baily House Care Home, Mansfield, where…
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Two students have received the Bradley Award from Warsop Men’s Probus Club. Each year Meden School, Warsop, nominates two learners, who have shown through their own efforts that they have…
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Four Samworth Church Academy students received bikes as a reward for their commitment to schooling. Other learners were able to get their bikes security tagged and receive locks from Nottinghamshire…
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Newark Book Festival is almost here and it’s making final preparations for a feast of fun-filled family entertainment where imaginative tales, animal friends and super stories spill out of books…
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Groups of learners from Yeoman Academy School, Mansfield Woodhouse, have been visiting allotments to find out more about career opportunities available at Mansfield District Council. The sessions have taken place…
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Mansfield Museum has been awarded £76,700 from Arts Council England to fund a new permanent exhibition to display its internationally significant and rare bird, butterfly, and moth collection. Mansfield District…
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An NHS nurse surprised her husband-to-be with the perfect tonic just a few weeks after he lost his job and they had to call off their wedding. Angie Stainton called…
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A former student-turned-teacher at West Nottinghamshire College says her appointment to one of its top roles is a “dream come true.” Diane Booth has been named as the college’s vice-principal…
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Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to St John Ambulance to help put extra first aiders in the local community. The Mansfield arm of the charity currently…
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Thousands of people are expected at Titchfield Park on Thursday, 3rd August, as the Mansfield Summer Festival returns. There will be free family entertainment, including live music, circus skills workshops,…
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A caring daughter wants to raise money for Dementia UK in memory of her late father. Ken Saxton, who was once head caretaker at the former Rufford School in Edwinstowe,…
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Construction has started on a new health hub at Carr Lane Park, Warsop. Due to open in June 2024, it will include a 15x8m swimming pool, splash play area, changing…
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BT recently announced plans to roll out its new home phone service, Digital Voice, on a region-by-region basis, starting with the East Midlands. An industry-wide shift from analogue to digital landlines…
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A clinical photographer at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for an award in the national ‘Our NHS at 75’ photo competition. Richard Tatham, of Long Eaton,…
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The comfort of a motorhome is surely amazing. The overall experience is distinctive and people in the UK love having the feeling of a comfortable home while racing on the…
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A 10-week pilot scheme to use more local suppliers and deliver better food consistency has launched in Mansfield food clubs. The scheme roll out began in two clubs - St…
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The Armchair Club, a Mansfield-based group that helps local sportspeople, clubs, and groups, has been thanked for donations through its Ambitious Athlete Awards scheme. King Edward Primary School, Mansfield, said…
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To meet the growing demand for ‘green’ funerals, independent fifth-generation family funeral firm, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has bought two state-of-the-art electric private ambulances. The Nottinghamshire business has…
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A team member from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton is sharing his story in celebration of Pride Month. Pride Month honours the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a turning…
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A donation from a charity set up by Mansfield Town FC owners John and Carolyn Radford enabled a primary school in Pleasley to install a new outdoor play area. The…
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A special fundraising event was hosted by learners from ATTFE College to support Sherwood Observatory’s ambitious plans for a Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium. The Sutton-based college held the VIP…
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Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is organising another Dragons Den type of event — hosted by Nottingham University — for entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas and apply for a small grant. Applicants…
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Taylor’s Trucksport Racing Team driver Mark Taylor and the team were thrilled to take a podium spot in every Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship race in Poland last weekend,…
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Critically-unwell patients at King’s Mill Hospital will benefit from medical equipment provided by Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity — thanks to a donation in a will. Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity has…
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Local photographers are being invited to submit entries for the annual Discover Ashfield photography competition with £100 vouchers (£50 Arc cinema and £50 high street vouchers) on offer for the…
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Sita Singh Tunstall entered her final month as president of Kirkby Inner Wheel by making donations to the charities she chose to support throughout the year. Sita and a few…
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The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, will be marking the 21st anniversary of the centre and community garden opening with a free summer fair on 1st July, from 10am to 2pm.…
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Businesses are being urged to get involved in a charity football match that is raising money for four good causes. The annual Frenbot Mansfield Charity Football Match, which was launched…
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Mansfield Cub Scouts will be seen more easily seen on outdoor activities thanks to the generosity of two companies. Supply Technologies, which has a UK depot in Burton Upon Trent,…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the bronze standard of a globally-recognised accreditation scheme for clinical research. The trust, which manages King’s Mill, Newark, and Mansfield Community hospitals,…
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Two outstanding nurses have been presented with a prestigious award to acknowledge the exceptional care they provide to patients. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Lisa Nixon and Ryan Inumerable…
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South Mansfield and Blidworth Bridge Club is welcoming players of any standard to its sessions. Regular meetings start at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at South Mansfield Community Centre,…
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Caring people donating clothing to The Salvation Army’s 10 banks in Mansfield and Ashfield are now part of a textiles revolution. SATCoL — The Salvation Army Trading Company — is…
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Ashfield District Council’s summer extravaganza event, Ashfield Day on Sutton Lawn, is back with a bang for a second year. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, 5th August,…
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Newly-relocated Ground Zero Comic Shop in Mansfield is set to open its doors to the public on Saturday, 24th June, at 6 Toothill Lane, taking over the space once occupied…
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The teams at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton and Kegworth are celebrating Armed Forces Day (24th June) by paying tribute to the veterans and reservists from the services community who…
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West Nottinghamshire College is one of the first organisations in the country to implement a new apprenticeship scheme for peer support workers. The college has worked closely with Nottinghamshire Healthcare…
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Students on business courses at West Nottinghamshire College have been applauded for their successes and achievements throughout the academic year. An evening awards celebration saw learners receive accolades across a…
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A partnership between countywide charity Music for Everyone (MfE) and Portland College has led to the creation of an inclusive singing group in Mansfield. The weekly session at the college’s…
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Patients at King’s Mill Hospital will benefit from a more comfortable experience in the Welcome Treatment Centre clinic, thanks to funding from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. It has provided 17…
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At the 2023 annual meeting of the Mansfield Mechanics Institute Snooker Club, long-time member Ian Gibson bowed out — retiring from the game and club he had played, served and…
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A trio of rare Red Footed tortoise babies have made an epic 350-mile journey from Nottinghamshire to their new home at Fife Zoo, Scotland. Red Footed tortoises are unusual because…
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Tackling loneliness and isolation is the aim of a new community café that has opened in Rainworth. The Social Action Hub, on Kirklington Road, has launched a Chatty Café, part…
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Doorcerts, the UK manufacturer of fire doors and frames, has retained certification for its quality management systems. The company, which was in Ripley, Derbyshire but is now located in Stanton…
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People in the Mansfield area are being given the chance to show their support for the Armed Forces as part of a national celebration. Mansfield's Armed Forces Day, organised by…
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Sutton-based textile and wallcovering business Romo is continuing its work to give back to the community. The Romo Group, a family-run business, has extended its community fund for a third…
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Ashfield District Council hosted a delegation from Mentor City Trade Initiative (MTI) in Ohio, USA. Mentor, a city in Cleveland, has a strong manufacturing and retail focus, along with research…
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Mansfield-born Olympian Becky Adlington has put the focus on water safety in support of Drowning Prevention Week. swim! co-founded by Becky, has launched Lifesaving Week, which is dedicated to promoting…
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Ashfield District Council is asking residents to have their say on what machines, workshops, and equipment they would like to see in the new Maker Space in Sutton. The former…
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Mansfield District Council has reopened the application process for town centre businesses to apply for grant support to improve shop fronts and enhance their building’s design quality. The Mansfield Townscape…
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Sherwood Forest will provide a backdrop to the Tour of Britain cycle race when it returns to the county later this year. Stage four of the showpiece event will start…
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Film lovers are expected to flock to Selston Country Park this Saturday for Ashfield District Council’s free open-air cinema day. On Saturday 24 June from 12pm-8pm visitors can enjoy two…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is to introduce a free kerbside glass recycling across its area. Coun Paul Peacock, leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Lots of people…
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Around 230 films have been submitted from 25 countries to be shown at the first Mansfield Town Film Festival. Festival creator Jay Martin — already an award-winner in his so…
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A project to highlight the contribution to Mansfield life and culture of the Windrush generation was highlighted by the success of the town’s first carnival. Thousands of people gathered in…
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Neil Davidson, chairman of the Clipstone and Forest Town branch of the Royal British Legion, gave a talk about the history of the legion from its onset in 1921 to…
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Former Mansfield headteacher Tony Warsop has swapped the classroom to follow his dream of working for the ambulance service. Tony was headteacher of the Flying High Academy at Ladybrook, Mansfield,…
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Sutton Rotary president Danny Thompson presents a cheque on behalf of the club to Lisa Todd, fundraising innovation manager at the John Eastwood Hospice Trust, Sutton. The cheque will buy…
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Community champion Gillian Hagen says she could not believe it when she was awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours. Gillian, 73, known as Gilly, has been…
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This July, Mansfield will become a hub for filmmakers from all over the world to celebrate independent film. From 14th to 16th July Mansfield Palace Theatre will be transformed for…
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A doctor who helped to transform the way people receive care across Nottinghamshire is to receive an MBE in the first King’s Birthday Honours to be awarded following the Coronation…
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Gerald Ratner, the businessman whose infamous jokes about products his shops sold led to the downfall of a retail giant, has been sharing his life’s ups and downs with business…
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Fidler & Pepper Lawyers, which has offices in Mansfield and Sutton, has announced a change in leadership. Chief executive Mark Slade (pictured right) is now chairman and chief technology officer,…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s Level 2 Make-Up Artistry students have been producing some vivid and eye-catching designs in recent weeks, impressing tutors with their breadth of creativity and skills. A work…
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Mansfield District Council is shining a spotlight on some of the many services it offers so residents can hear the stories behind the scenes. Video packages will be released from…
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Engineering and mechanics students were treated to a visit from a £165,000 state-of-the-art truck. B. Taylor and Sons Transport Ltd, part of Taylor’s Transport Group, Huthwaite, visited learners at Academy…
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An NHS careers event is moving to King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, for the first time, giving local people the opportunity to learn about the range of careers available at Sherwood…
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Mansfield hairdresser Mark Leeson has been named International Hairdresser of the Year 2023 at the Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards. Awards organiser Mocha Group owner/publisher Linda Woodhead said: “Mark has inspired…
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The finalists in Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s 2023 Excellence Awards have been revealed. Nearly 500 nominations were received across 19 categories for the trust’s staff and volunteers who go above…
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Equation, a leading provider of domestic abuse services in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded accreditation by national body Respect UK for its helpline and support service for male victims. The charity…
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Mansfield District Council has reached its 300th referral for installing child safety equipment in homes to reduce the number of accidents involving young children. The authority funds the initiative and…
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Mansfield Woodhouse Probus Club hosted its summer Ladies’ Day meeting at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, including a presentation by Steve Allen on History With A Difference. His illustrated and musical…
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Sutton Swimming Club (SSC) members had a successful East Midlands Regional Long Course Championship, with personal bests achieved and many swimmers making finals. Swimmers represented the club or swam on…
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Two embalmers at Independent fifth-generation family funeral firm A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service have passed the British Institute of Embalming (BIE) examinations - a three-year, nationally- recognised qualification, taking…
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Mansfield Choral Society’s summer concert, Harmony On Stage, will be held on Saturday, 1st July at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield. It will feature well-known opera choruses and medleys from musical…
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Sing Along With Ellie has launched a third Singing For The Brain Group. It will meet at Ladybrook Community Centre, Mansfield, from 1.30p to 2.30pm, on the second and fourth…
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Ashfield District Council is bringing Hollywood to Selston Country Park with a day of Films in the Park at an open-air cinema screen on Saturday, 24th June, from 12noon-8pm. Two…
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West Nottinghamshire College has been awarded Carer-Friendly Employer status for its work to support staff who have unpaid caring responsibilities outside of work. The accreditation from Nottinghamshire Carers Association (NCA)…
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A new car is up for grabs in a summer raffle thanks to a donation by local car dealership Ron Brooks Toyota. The juniper-blue Toyota Aygo X Edge, complete with…
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Magnus Church of England Academy’s archivist, Roger Peacock, is asking for the public’s assistance in clearing up some mysteries surrounding a photograph contained in the Newark school’s archive. The image,…
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The final preparations are taking place for Mansfield Carnival, which will take place in and around Mansfield Market Place on Saturday, 17th June. The town crier’s bell will ring at…
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Funtopia — a children’s festival billed as a big day out for little kids — is coming to the area for the first time. The day-long extravaganza, which is specifically…
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Veolia, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, is asking schools to help them grow their network of orchards across the county.…
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The discovery of Ice Age rock art in 2003 put Creswell Crags on the map as one of the world’s most significant prehistoric sites. The 20th anniversary was marked by…
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People are being invited to take a picnic to watch Oddsocks Productions’ unique take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Titchfield Park, Mansfield, on Sunday, 2nd July, from 5pm.…
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Construction work has commenced on a new Maker Space in the former Department for Work and Pensions building (DWP) in Sutton, breathing new life and opportunities into the disused building.…
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Mansfield-based TIS, an independent life safety and security systems integrator, has agreed a new 10-year service and maintenance contract with ExtraCare Charitable Trust, the not-for-profit retirement village developer for over-…
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Taylor’s Trucksport Racing Team made a good start to their debut season in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championshipwell with two top 10 finishes, writes Paul Horton. The team…
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Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating following the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report – which has graded it Good with areas of outstanding provision, and…
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The careers and employability team at West Nottinghamshire College have celebrated the opportunities that students experience through work and industry placements. Local employers consistently support students with enhancing their employability…
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A project aiming to help students with learning disabilities and/or disabilities into independent living has been rewarded for its innovative use of technology. Portland College’s Maples SMARTHome Project was named…
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Two Mansfield men have launched a new residential dog training programme in Mansfield. Matt Clark and Justin Sheppard say they have a passion for revolutionising the industry and want to…
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A hub for unpaid carers in Mansfield is hosting an open afternoon that anyone can drop-in to this Friday, 9th June. The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub Open Afternoon will run from…
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Staff and students at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy have celebrated a significant milestone in the school’s history after it was rated Good by Ofsted for the first time. Inspectors praised leaders’…
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Retired businessman and Mansfield Town fanatic Mike Collins has put 41 pieces of framed artwork and memorabilia for sale in an online auction. He is hoping to raise money to…
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Five-year-old Ezra Peabody aims to scale Mount Snowdon in Wales to raise money for his BMX club. Ezra, of Mansfield, will take on the challenge with his dad, Olly Peabody,…
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Determined fundraiser Mike Farley is keeping the memory of his late wife, Cazi, alive while continuing to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Mike, 67, of Ravenshead, who was head…
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Mansfield Deputy Mayor Craig Whitby has thanked all partners and residents for their support following the roaring success of Party on the Market. On Sunday more than 5,000 visitors from…
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Trainees who join Nottinghamshire County Council’s successful Graduate Development Programme will be guaranteed a job on successfully completing their apprenticeship. The council launched the scheme in 2018 to identify, develop…
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Students from Inspire College and the latest cohort of volunteering programme, Takeover, will be bringing the beach to Mansfield this June at the programme’s next public pop-up at MyPlace. The…
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Pupils in Mansfield enjoyed getting creative to learn about the water cycle — and a £76m project that aims protect their town from flooding. Through fun interactive sessions the Trent…
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Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington is again hoping to take part in Mansfield’s fifth annual Charity Swimathon. The event has so far raised more than £16,000 for local charities,…
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Eight talented young people took to the stage to showcase their skills at a special celebration for Nottinghamshire’s foster children and fostering families. Fostering's Got Talent, organised by Nottinghamshire County…
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Women and girls in the Warsop area are being offered a mobile phone app that can help safeguard them by acting as a discreet panic button and body cam. The…
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A charity that aims to put a defibrillator in as many schools in the area as possible has been boosted by a £1,000 donation from Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support…
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A Kirkby charity has thanked West Nottinghamshire College painting and decorating students after it’s new centre was given a facelift. Our Centre, which was established in 1981, offers a range…
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World-renowned violinist André Rieu has become the gold standard for spectacular live shows across the globe. Every year tens of thousands of people from around the world make the pilgrimage…
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Meden Vale RFC ended the 2022/2023 season as runners-up in both the league and NLD Vase. They amassed more than 600 points in all competitions and played a brand of…
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Council and charity leaders hailed the success of creating a benchmark for responding to domestic abuse in Mansfield, but emphasised this is just the beginning of the journey. A launch…
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The More Community Leisure Trust, which manages Mansfield's Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Oak Tree Leisure Centre and Water Meadows Leisure Complex, has announced a second link-up with the Children’s Book…
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ATTFE College, Sutton, welcomed 16 South African principals from South African Public Colleges Organisation for a visit. The principals met the ATTFE leadership team and were given a welcome presentation…
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Cabaret, ghosts, and detectives as well as music from the 50s, 80s and beyond is promised at Mansfield Palace Theatre in June. The biggest 80s party show to tour the…
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A student has designed artwork that is being displayed on the side of five Ashfield District Council bin lorries. George Quincey, who is in Year 9 at Quarrydale Academy, Sutton,…
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There was a triple celebration for KH Hair, Mansfield, at the group’s annual award ceremony. The Mansfield salon was named salon of the year as well as collecting the salon…
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Anton Benson Productions’ Rapunzel pantomime is at Mansfield Palace Theatre for a half-term adventure on Tuesday, 30th May. Former Atomic Kitten star, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here…
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A village is celebrating 100 years of its maypole dancing celebrations over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Celebrations will take place in Wellow on Monday, 29th May, from 12noon to…
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The John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, and SOS Charity Fashion Shows are hosting a Fundraising Fashion Show and Shopping Event on Thursday, 15th June, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Admission to the…
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There are less than two weeks to go until Mansfield’s Market Place is transformed into a live music and party hub for the return of Party On The Market. On…
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Up-and-coming athletes in Ashfield are set to gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development programme. Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, now heading into its seventh year, has…
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TIS Academy apprentices have been crowned Ultimate Apprentices in a national fire and security engineering competition hosted by Skills for Security at the NEC, in Birmingham. The competition challenges competitors…
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Two midwives have been presented with a prestigious national award in recognition of going above and beyond in their roles. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s recruitment and retention midwife…
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Free events open to all are continuing at the Old Meeting House, Mansfield, in June. Coffee mornings will be held on Saturdays, 10th and 24th June, from 10am–noon. At the…
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Blidworth Library has reopened after being closed for a refurbishment — and is looking forward to welcoming the community to its new space. A reopening event will be held on…
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Celebrating the coronation of King Charles III — and red, white and blue — are the themes for this year’s Warsop Carnival. Taking place on Sunday, 2nd July on the…
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Ashfield artist Jonathan Annable is hosting his latest exhibition at Mansfield Museum — Shed Of Dreams — from 30th May until 7th July. The exhibition allows visitors to view and…
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A caring Nottinghamshire couple who spent almost a decade as directors at Mansfield Town Football Club have a shone a light on life as foster carers. Tina and Paul Broughton…
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Farnsfield chartered financial planner Nick Onslow (above) is a finalist in the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards. The event, which showcases talent in the UK’s Armed Forces community,…
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The Mansfield and Ashfield business community has celebrated the best of the best in an awards ceremony dubbed the best ever. Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 welcomed more than 250 guests…
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A new course designed to identify and develop potential leaders for careers as a commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces is coming to West Nottinghamshire College. The one-year…
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Mansfield District councillor Martin Wright was contacted by Jenny Marriott, asking where would be a suitable place to display a Coronation Bear she had created. Martin put Jenny in touch…
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A village is celebrating 100 years of its maypole dancing celebrations over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Celebrations will take place in Wellow on Monday, 29th May, from 12noon to…
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A reliability maintenance engineering (RME) area manager from Sutton is sharing his career story during Learning at Work Week 2023 (15th-21st May) with the aim of inspiring others to achieve their…
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A former Mansfield Woodhouse care home-turned-hospital ward has been so successful in providing a solution to patient discharge pressures that it will remain — and transfer to a permanent home…
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Ashfield District Council’s annual Plant & Garden Fair is back for a 29th year this weekend. Visitors will be able to shop for a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden…
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A charity born during lockdown, which has since expanded its work, is appealing for help. Blidworth On The Move Support Network includes a community transport scheme, originally set up to…
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Mansfield Mayor Andy Abrahams is calling on people to show their support for Mansfield Market, saying it could be the breeding ground for the next rags-to-riches success. As part of…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre is running a week-long workshop, from Monday 14th to Friday, 18th August - its first Theatre Holiday Camp. The workshop will be an opportunity for children aged…
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Portland College’s well-known Spring Fair is back on Sunday, 21st May, from 11am to 4pm. There will be children's entertainment, craft and gift stalls, plants, food and much more. If…
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Commercial design students have brought their fashion sense and reimagination skills to a retro clothing stall at West Nottinghamshire College. Collaborating with former student Harry Squires, who runs Mansfield-based Credible…
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The importance of learning to swim, as well as tips and guidance on how to stay safe in water, was the theme of special assembles at primary schools in Mansfield.…
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A giant oak arrow wood sculpture, created by Rainworth schoolchildren as part of a community project, has been unveiled. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust revealed the new sculpture at Rainworth Heath Nature…
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Mansfield Museum has fun and free activities for all the family this half-term, from 30th May to 2nd June, as part of the build up to Mansfield Carnival on Saturday,…
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A Rainworth family are continuing their work to say thank you to a hospital that saved their son's life - and raise awareness of a condition that claims the lives…
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A new directory has been launched to showcase sporting activities across Mansfield, Ashfield and Sherwood this summer — and make people more aware of local sports clubs. The Armchair Club,…
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The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which works to help breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has used its funds to buy equipment for a surgeon. The BoNew…
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A local support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs is merging with a well-established registered charity. Send United, which started on Facebook, has become Little Miracles…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has launched a new Historic Environment Record (HER) website dedicated to thousands of historic sites. The new website — https://her.nottinghamshire.gov.uk — provides access to an expansive database…
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Unsung hero Simon Mason was named volunteer of the year at the Notts LTA Annual Awards. Simon, who is on the management team at Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club, went on…
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A Pleasley-based wildlife centre is due for a small windfall thanks to the efforts of animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College. The students, who are based at the college’s…
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Mansfield Woodhouse-based homecare provider Your Home Care is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A session. Registered Care manager Denise will be going joining John B Tannen, of Mansfield 103.2, to answer…
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The Palace Theatre, Mansfield, has revealed the line-up for The Comedy Store this Saturday (13th May), led by MC Dave Williams. Tadiwa Mahlunge has been billed as one of the…
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Rising swim star Ethan Potter has been selected to represent England at the World School Games in Brazil — potentially the biggest meet of his career. But the 15-year-old former…
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A Saturday information event is on the horizon at West Nottinghamshire College to give both 16-to-18 year-olds and adults a chance to find out more about college life and studies.…
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A team of detectives won an award after bringing down gang members involved in the theft of a £3.5m tiara. Nottinghamshire Police began a major investigation after the carefully planned…
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Residents at Lawn Park Care Home, Sutton, — including Jack, pictured below — and The Sycamore & Poplars Care Home, Warsop, are joining in Eurovision fever with their own take…
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Guests from the world of digital, creative and IT careers brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the computer science curriculum at West Nottinghamshire College, to help showcase the…
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Three swimming clubs in Mansfield have been awarded a total of £1,000 council funding. The Rebecca Adlington Swimming Award is handed out annually in acknowledgement of Rebecca’s success at the 2008 Beijing…
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Farnsfield man John Carr, known as Jack, was treated to a birthday cake and a card by staff at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, where he celebrated his 103rd birthday while…
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NHS recruits received on-the-spot job offers at a second successful ‘Step into the NHS’ careers showcase in Mansfield, attended by more than 300 people. The ‘Step into the NHS’ event,…
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To celebrate the coronation, Dukeries u3a joined in the RSPB-organised event at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe. Members provided information on the group to interested passers-by, while singers and ukulele players joined…
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The founder of a Mansfield charity set up to help people affected by domestic violence and abuse has won Mansfield Building Society’s 2023 Community Star Award. Jordan Cotton runs Butterfly,…
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Lincolnshire Co-op has opened its first food store in Warsop, creating 15 new jobs. The £1.5m convenience store on Hetts Lane includes eco-conscious services, such as soft plastic recycling and…
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Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy pupils worked with an artist to create a clay bug permanent artwork that will eventually go on display in their village library. Ellie Booth, of Inspire…
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The most inspirational young achievers in Nottinghamshire will be celebrated at the 4Uth Award 2023. Now organisers Nottinghamshire County Council want to receive nominations for the awards, which recognise the…
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Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club is holding a free open day on Saturday, 20th May, from 1pm to 4pm. There will be the chance to play on the courts and receive…
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Huthwaite-based Taylor’s Trucksport Racing Team’s start of the season is just around the corner for them as they prepare for their debut in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship,…
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One of the areas most historic and luxurious hotels saw an influx of new faces as students from West Nottinghamshire College took over the kitchens, bars, spa, gym and restaurants.…
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A bronze statue tribute to Shirebrook Colliery and the town’s mining heritage was unveiled at a special community event. The statue, designed by famous sculptor Peter Walker, has taken pride…
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A football match was held to raise awareness of men’s mental health and male suicide after the tragic death of Kirkby man Sean Lynk. Now Sean’s father, Graham Lynk, said…
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Stanton Hill-based Doorcerts, a manufacturer of fire doors and frames, has appointed Sarah Armson as commercial manager. Sarah, who has already spent 17 years in the fire door industry, joins…
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Plans to create a ‘one-stop shop’ for patients to access NHS tests and investigations have received a vital boost after proposals to bring Nottinghamshire’s first Community Diagnostics Centre to Mansfield…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre has a sweet treat this Christmas after children’s TV star Dani Harmer was revealed for the role of Fairy Bon Bon in its Beauty And The Beast…
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Mansfield Carnival promises a full day of free family fun with live music, activities, crafts, food, face-painting, walkabout entertainers, a Caribbean-themed market — and a carnival parade. The inaugural event…
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For the first time since the pandemic, weekly free table tennis sessions for people aged 50+ have returned to the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield. Catering for those looking for…
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Mansfield Building Society announced a 9.6% growth in mortgage assets and a post-tax profit of £1.9m at its annual meeting. Alongside its commercial success, the society was also proud to…
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A former Mansfield woman raised thousands of pounds for charity when she completed the London Marathon. Juliet Bacon, the daughter of Mansfield solicitor Paul Bacon and his wife, Christine, ran…
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A community-based initiative hopes to revitalise a public underpass and the platform areas at Mansfield Railway Station. A permanent art piece created by street artists Peachzz and Kunstity with the…
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