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Police activity close to the scene where a man was murdered in John Wilson Street, Woolwich. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday May 22, 2013. A major police operation was launched today after two suspected terrorists murdered a man in the street in broad daylight. Eyewitnesses said the victim was hacked to death, with some suggesting his attackers tried to behead him, before charging at police when they arrived on the scene in Woolwich, south east London. A local MP said the victim was believed to be a soldier. See PA story POLICE Woolwich. Photo credit should read: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Woolwich attack: Mansfield and Ashfield MPs united in disgust

The world was united in shock and sadness yesterday afternoon as the terrible events at an army barracks in Woolwich, southest London, unfolded.

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DERBYSHIRE: Ambulance service is at ‘breaking point’

A shock report has claimed East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is at “breaking point” – as it is fined millions for failing to meet targets.

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Forest Town man downloaded depraved child abuse videos

A Forest Town man who trawled the internet to find some of the most depraved child abuse images possible has been jailed for eight months.

Two before magistrates over Christmas attack

Two men have appeared before Mansfield magistrates charged with assaulting a 20-year-old reveller during a festive night out in Mansfield yesterday (22nd May).

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DERBYSHIRE: MPs are ‘horrified’ after Woolwich murder

Derbyshire MPs have spoken out following the killing of a serving soldier in south-east London in an apparent terrorist attack.

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Mansfield crime on the decrease

Antisocial behaviour in Mansfield has fallen in the last 12 months.

Sport rss

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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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Reds: Dan Bradley extends stay at Alfreton Town

Alfreton Town midfield man Dan Bradley has signed a one-year extension to his contract and he will now be at the Impact Arena until the end of the 2014/2015 campaign.

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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.

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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.

Up and coming Liverpool band to play at Mansfield Woodhouse park

A free gig by a band that has been billed as their city’s next big thing will take place in Mansfield Woodhouse on Saturday.

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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