Mansfield
Second body found after Newark house gas explosion
Searches ongoing at a house where a gas explosion took place in Newark have revealed a second body.
New chairman for Mansfield District Council
Mansfield District Council has appointed Coun Julia Yemm, ward councillor for Sherwood, as its new chairman of the council for the year ahead. Coun Andy Wetton, ward councillor for Meden, was appointed as vice-chairman.
Chip-pan fire breaks out at Mansfield house
A house in Mansfield was left badly damaged after a chip pan fire broke out.
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Notts Police recognises IDAHO
Nottinghamshire Police has recognised IDAHO day, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
John Allin new chairman of County Council
Warsop councillor John Allin is the new chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council after being elected into the role at the council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week.
Teenage motorcyclist injured in Mansfield town centre collision
Part of Rosemary Street in Mansfield town centre was closed this morning after a teenage motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a collision with a car.
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Chad price frozen - and subscribers can now pay by cash
Subscribers to the Chad save money each week by paying for a copy of their favourite local newspaper in advance.
1 commentNew development to be town’s ‘gateway’
Workers are pressing ahead with the new £2.4 m retail and office development on the Queen’s Head pub site in Mansfield town centre.
4 commentsConfidential case file ‘given to wrong family’
Chad has revealed a shocking breach of confidential information by Nottinghamshire County Council’s social services department after a detailed report of one family’s case history was delivered to the wrong family.
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Video: Nottinghamshire Country Show video
Last weekend folk from across the Chad area descended on the Nottinghamshire Country Show both as spectators and exhibitors of livestock and other spectacles.
VIDEO: Get your 2 for 1 tourist attraction vouchers at Alton Towers, Legoland, Madame Tussauds, Sealife and many more in Chad video
With summer just around the corner Chad has teamed with some of the UK’s top tourist attractions to bring you some special discount vouchers.
VIDEO: Sherwood MP Mark Spencer opens new tourist information centre video
A new tourist centre, which is based at one of Sherwood Forest’s best-loved historical attractions, was officially opened last week.
Disabled Mansfield man wins High Court damages to fund his care
The mother of a Mansfield man who has been disabled from birth won the admiration of the High Court as a top judge approved a damages award to help fund his care.
Shirebrook man jailed for possessing knuckle duster
A man who was stopped by police and found to be carrying a knuckle duster has been jailed.
Two homes burgled in New Houghton
Police are appealing for information after two homes were burgled in New Houghton.
Witnesses sought for Sutton Lawn assault
Police are appealing for any witnesses of a serious assault in Sutton Lawn during the early hours of this morning to come forward.
Car owners in Mansfield urged to keep cars locked
Officers in Mansfield are urging people to lock their vehicles after a spate of thefts in the area.
Nottinghamshire County Council need your First World War artefacts for new exhibition
FOLK from around the region are being urged to offer up their memorobilia for a special anniversary to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Bilsthorpe firm Robert Woodhead Ltd looking for further expansion
A Bilsthorpe construction company has created a further five jobs as the firm continues to expand.
Life-long fundraiser (100) reaches magic milestone
An active Mansfield woman who devoted her life to raising funds and helping others celebrated after turning 100.
Mansfield hotel to install CCTV to cut anti-social behaviour
A hotel is seeking planning permission to install CCTV in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour.
Sherwood Forest to host the annual Robin Hood Festival
Sherwood Forest is once again set to come alive with medieval mayhem and merriment at this year’s Robin Hood Festival.
Volunteers needed for after-school clubs in Mansfield
An after-school club organiser is appealing for volunteers to share their time and skills and help out with fundraising.
Mansfield market fun aims to boost trade
MANSFIELD District Council and Mansfield BID have organised two weeks of activities to run alongside Mansfield’s traditional market as part of the Love Your Local Market campaign, which runs from 15th-29th May.
New homes planned for derelict Mansfield land
Plans are in place to build 18 new homes on a patch of land in Mansfield where numerous houses and apartments had been in the pipeline.
Spate of thefts from cars in Bolsover district
Police are reminding drivers to make sure their vehicles are locked and any valuables are hidden following a number of thefts in the Bolsover area.
Man arrested after suspected cannabis find at Langwith Junction
Police discovered more than 400 suspected cannabis plants after executing a warrant at a house near Mansfield on Thursday morning (9th May).
Warsop milkman robbed by man in goblin mask
A milkman has been attacked by a masked robber who made off with his van.
Mansfield man ordered to attend sex offender programme
A Mansfield man caught with more than 2,000 indecent photos of children has been ordered by a judge to attend a sex offender programme.
Former England star Jermaine Jenas to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court for speeding offence
Former England international footballer Jermaine Jenas will be appearing at Mansfield Magistrates Court charged with speeding and failing to give information afterwards.
Petition launched in campaign for buses
Bus services no longer stop near to the old station, and traders say turnover is in decline as a result of a dramatic drop in customers.
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Sea of red as Labour rule
LABOUR party officials are celebrating a return to power after the party regained control of Nottinghamshire in Thursday’s county council elections.
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Forest Town couple Mr and Mrs Speed jailed for dealing amphetamines
A Forest Town couple enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle paid for with money made from drug dealing.
Skegby man’s anger at hospital death letter blunder
A FURIOUS Skegby man is demanding an apology in person from the chief executive of King’s Mill Hospital after receiving a letter offering condolences following his wife’s death - despite the fact that she is alive and kicking.
Video: Blidworth Welfare Band hitting high notes video
While the decline of the coalmining industry in Mansfield and Ashfield is an ever increasing number of years ago, there is one aspect of those bygone days that still lives on - and is going from strength to strength.
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SLIDESHOW: Mansfield and Ashfield Pride Awards 2013 video
Mansfield and Ashfield’s community heroes were honoured at Chad’s 2013 Pride awards. Indivuduals from all walks of life, groups and organisations were recognised for their amazing achievements during a special ceremony at Forever Green.
VIDEO: Mansfield and Ashfield celebrates the pride of the district video
Mansfield and Ashfield’s community heroes were honoured at Chad’s 2013 Pride awards. Indivuduals from all walks of life, groups and organisations were recognised for their amazing achievements during a special ceremony at Forever Green. The annual event, now in its fourth year, was sponsored by Mansfield Specsavers on West Gate with support sponsorship from local companies represented in our winners photographs. It was hosted by Chad editor Tracy Powell. The category winners were:
Three men could hold clues to Mansfield Woodhouse assault
POLICE want to speak to three men who could hold vital information about an assault on a 21-year-old woman in Mansfield Woodhouse in the early hours of Sunday, 5th May.
Man charged with Mansfield town centre assault
A 27-year-old man has been charged with robbery, attempted robbery and possession of Class A drugs following an attempted car-jacking in Mansfield town centre.
Labour conquers in Mansfield
As Labour re-gained control of County Hall in today’s elections (3rd May) it was almost a clean sweep for the Labour Party in Mansfield.
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Car fire spread to building in Mansfield
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire last night, Monday, 6th May on Mansfield’s Victoria Street.
Firefighters battle derelict building blaze in Mansfield
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a derelict building in Mansfield this afternoon, Monday 6th May.
Mansfield shopper left shaken after car theft attempt
A YOUNG woman was left shaken after an assault in Mansfield town centre in which a man tried to also steal her car.
Sutton Rambling Club hosts Peak District walk
SUTTON Rambling Club is to host a walk in Derbyshire’s Peak District.
Mansfield Woodhouse park closed following attack
A Mansfield Woodhouse park will be closed for much of the day following a reported assault in the early hours of the morning.
Free Medieval May Fair at Sherwood Forest
Youngsters and their families will be able to go back in time at the ‘Rogues and Outlaws’ Medieval May Fair over the May Day bank holiday weekend.
Fundraiser planned for killed Mansfield man, Kynan
FUNDRAISING in memory of a Mansfield man who was killed almost eight years ago is set to continue this summer.
Police appeal over Stolen power told in Bolsover area
Police in the Bolsover area are appealing for anyone who may have had power tools or equipment stolen recently to come forward.
Mansfield McDonald’s lifts teen ban
A FAST-FOOD restaurant in Mansfield town centre has lifted a temporary ban on under 18s entering the premises in the evening, unless they were accompanied by an adult.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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