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Mansfield drug pub has licence suspended

A town centre pub has had its licence suspended for two months after Councillors were presented with a damning dossier detailing a history of drug activity and violence at the premises.

Brave Mansfield shoppers praised for tackling robbers

Mansfield shoppers have been hailed for their bravery after a 27-year-old man was jailed for attacking a woman in the town centre.

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Volunteers help create positive public perception of police

Police often get criticised for their lack of customer service but the Hucknall team is helping to turn the tide and change public perception.

Venus Sound Disco are holding a charity disco night.  Pictured is Andy Collins and his son Dan Collins.

Fundraising woes for Sutton father and son

A fundraising stalwart says he has become ‘very disillusioned’ with organising events after being left out of pocket following his latest charity night.

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Venus Sound Disco are holding a charity disco night.  Pictured is Andy Collins and his son Dan Collins.

Ofsted praise for Brunts Academy

A school is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors praised it during a recent visit.

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Former Hucknall Labour councillor Chris Baron is hoping to make a comeback at the Ashfield Elections next month.

Chris Baron to take over as leader of Ashfield District Council

Ashfield District Council’s new executive board has been unveiled at the council’s annual general meeting - with Coun Chris Baron set to take over as leader following the announcement last week that John Knight would step down.

Sport rss

New name destined for Dukeries rally trophy

A glance at the results of the Rainworth Skoda Dukeries Rally for the past few years immediately highlights the fact that none of the recent winners of the event will be present this time, leaving the way open for a new name to be added to the impressive list of victors over the past 53 years in the local forests.

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Notts Premier League Bank Holiday weekend cricket preview

The 2013 Notts Premier league cricket season will be more a quarter complete after this weekend’s double-header of matches is complete and the league table is beginning to shake off its early-season look.

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Youth team star Jack Thomas signs pro contract for Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town youth team midfielder Jack Thomas today signed his first professional contract, aged just 16, the club has proudly announced.

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Mansfield Town sign League One defender Paul Black

Mansfield Town have today made their second summer signing with the arrival of defender Paul Black on a free transfer.

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Wrens pair join new manager at Shirebrook Town

Rainworth Miners’ Welfare club captain Mark Camm and senior midfield ace Danny Bacon have left the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South club to join neighbours Shirebrook Town’s new manager Julian Watts, as player/assistants in the Northern Counties East League.

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Cricket Derbyshire announce new charity partners

Cricket Derbyshire has announced its Official Charity Partners for 2013 will be Sight Support Derbyshire, Derbyshire Community Foundation and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance.

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Video: Concert for Nicola is hailed a success video

Kirkby’s Festival Hall was filled with the sound of music on Friday night thanks to workers from Ashfield District Council.

Lifestyle rss

High Society

Cole Porter’s High Society to open at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal

A new production of Cole Porter’s timeless musical High Society is coming to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from 4th to 8th June as part of a UK-wide tour.

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Review: Monica Vasconcelos Hih

If you’ve ever seen a film with a jazz scene in a nightclub or bar filled with blue cigarette smoke in New York or some other American city then it is possible when someone mentions jazz that is what you picture.

Kevin Bryan record reviews

Strap in as Bryan takes you on his latest magical music mystery tour of record releases.

Natalie Stendall film review: Fast & Furious 6

Billion dollar franchise Fast & Furious returns for more nitrous fuelled action with a sixth offering, this time from director Justin Lin (The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious).

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INTERVIEW: Britain’s Got Talent duo Jonathan and Charlotte set to shine in Nottingham

Two of the most memorable performers from TV show Britain’s Got Talent will be bringing their ‘pop opera’ sound to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall next month.

Kevin Bryan record reviews

Here are the latest recommendations from our incumbent musical maestro.

Community rss

Health and prosperity in Derbyshire tops national average

A new report has revealed that health and prosperity in Derbyshire is as good – and in some cases better – than the national average for England.

Mansfield Arts Festival organisers pictured in Mansfield Market Place on Monday, pictured from the left; Tania Barlow and Karon Smith from Warsop Carnival, Coun. Kate Allsop Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration, Michael Rhodes, Media Tutor at Vision West Notts, Andrew Tucker from The Palace Theatre, Bernie Dickinson Director of Manfield Learning Partnership and Jodie Henshaw from Mansfield Museum.

Sign up for Mansfield Arts Festival

Artists, musicians, singers, dancers, Thespians and other entertainers are being urged to step forward to showcase their talent at the Mansfield Arts Festival.

West Notts College celebrate Adult Learners Week

The benefits of being an adult student will be highlighted by West Nottinghamshire College next week.

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Rounders event aims to get people back into sport in Bolsover

Bolsover District Council is urging residents in Bolsover to attend its latest sports session aimed at encouraging more people to take part in sport or physical activity.

National Trust’s Hardwick Hall inviting visitors to tapestries unveiling

For the first time the National Trust’s Hardwick Hall are inviting visitors to come and see the re-hanging of two of the amazing Gideon tapestries, recently returned from conservation.

Mansfield District Council hopes for blooming good response in Best Kept Garden competition

Mansfield District Council is hoping for a blooming good response to its Best Kept Garden Competition 2013.

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