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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.

Sutton thief receives swift justice

A prolific thief has been sentenced to prison less than 48 hours after his arrest.

Mansfield ex-cop jailed for wine theft

An alcoholic ex-policeman has been jailed for four months after admitting stealing two bottles of wine.

Owen Taylor & Sons in Leabrooks nominated for award. l-r Lisa Howell who works in the factory, Patrick Crowder butcher in shop and Alison Edwards who also works in the factory.

Pie firm from Leabrooks lands another top award

Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd of Leabrooks, has scooped a gold and bronze award at the annual British Pie Awards, which took place in Melton Mowbray.

Portland College student, Annie Langton, gets some attention for her walker from AA mechanics Mark Morgan and Ben Westney during 999 Day last Thursday.

Portland College students receive tips from the emergency services

Members of the emergency services were on hand to give Portland College students tips on looking after themselves at an event last week.

Mansfield rss

Body found at Warsop house

A man has been found dead at a house in Warsop following an incident on Monday night (20th May).

Mansfield mum’s relief at glassing man’s sentence

A Mansfield mum whose son was glassed during a sickening attack has spoken out about his attacker’s five-year sentence.

Rory Davis who was assaulted at a nightclub at his home in Gleadless, Sheffield.

‘My life has changed forever’ says victim

A Ladybrook man who was assaulted outside a Mansfield nightspot during Christmas last year says the head injury he sustained has changed his life forever.

Rory Davis who was assaulted at a nightclub at his home in Gleadless, Sheffield.

VIDEO: History comes to life in Sherwood Pines video

History came to life at the weekend with a colourful historical re-enactment in Sherwood Pines.

Rory Davis who was assaulted at a nightclub at his home in Gleadless, Sheffield.

Renewed appeal over missing Bolsover man

Police searching for a man missing from his home in Bolsover are renewing their appeal for information on the one week anniversary of his disappearance.

Ashfield rss

Gloria visit

Kirkby College students pay a visit to Parliament to meet MP Gloria De Piero

Students from Kirkby College were given the opportunity to see democracy in action during a trip to the Houses of Parliament.

ADC Workplace Choir

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.

ADC Workplace Choir

Elderly Ashfield residents sign up to home safety check

Around 11 percent of Ashfield residents aged over 85 have signed up to a home safety check and a free smoke alarm thanks to a joint initiative carried about by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

ADC Workplace Choir

Meeting for prostate cancer sufferers to be held in Sutton

The next meeting of the North Notts Prostate Cancer Support Group will take place in Sutton on 5th June.

Ashfield MP Gloria De Piero urges residents to show their community spirit

CAN YOU HELP - Community spirit is something we hear about all the time and I think we have it in abundance in Ashfield. This was no more apparent to me than when I recently met with staff, volunteers and local residents who are all fighting to keep the Tin Hat Centre open.

Alfreton rss

Alfreton cricket club. Cricket force day. Looking at plans for the new Pavillion are Mp Nigel mills and club chairman Chris Slater.

Alfreton Cricket Club given cash boost for new pavilion

A project to extend the Alfreton Cricket Club Pavilion on Wingfield Road is one step closer to going ahead thanks to a funding boost from The Veolia Environmental Trust.

Alfreton cricket club. Cricket force day. Looking at plans for the new Pavillion are Mp Nigel mills and club chairman Chris Slater.

Success in Derbyshire weapons amnesty

A crossbow and a decommissioned AK-47 are among almost 60 weapons handed in during the first weeks of a month-long amnesty.

Alfreton cricket club. Cricket force day. Looking at plans for the new Pavillion are Mp Nigel mills and club chairman Chris Slater.

Petrol station robbery investigated at South Normanton

Detectives investigating a robbery at a petrol station in South Normanton are appealing for anyone who visited the garage in the early hours of Sunday morning to come forward.

Fraudsters made to pay back money

Three fraudsters who duped more than 100 eBay customers out of money have been ordered to pay back almost £72,000 of the £79,527 they made from the elaborate scam.

Alfreton cricket club. Cricket force day. Looking at plans for the new Pavillion are Mp Nigel mills and club chairman Chris Slater.

South Normanton bonfire rages out of control

A BONFIRE raged out of control in South Normanton last night and ended up with the fire service being called.

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