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Services on the Robin Hood Line are being disrupted this morning. Photo: National World

UPDATE: Rail services to Hucknall, Mansfield and Worksop running as normal again

Stacy and Ryan Howard with Ryan's life-size Johnny 5 replica robot outside the new shop in Hucknall. Photo: National World

Johnny 5 helps launch new 'dream venture' shop for Annesley couple

Police want speak to these two men in connection with a Mansfield wallet theft. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Police want to speak to these men after Mansfield wallet theft

Coun Lee Waters has called for Nottinghamshire pension fund members to get a one-off payment if they are losing their winter fuel allowance. Photo: Submitted

Councillor calls for pension fund payment to mitigate winter fuel allowance loss

Police have made arrests following disorder in Mansfield. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Arrests made following Mansfield disorder

Dr Steve Wallace and Coun Matt Relf at the new planetarium at Sherwood Observatory. Photo: Submitted

£5m planetarium ‘exceeding expectations’ as work nears completion

Christopher Crogan was jailed for 20 years at Nottingham Crown Court. Photo: National World

Child rapist jailed following conviction

Two men have been arrested after reports of gunshots in Merryvale Drive. Photo: Google

Pair arrested after reports of gunshots on Mansfield street

Firefighters from Mansfield and Ashfield were among those tackling the blaze at its height. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Facebook

Mansfield and Ashfield firefighters help tackle huge blaze at recycling centre

Rupert the health-eating chef was a popular new addition to the line-up this year. Photo: Submitted

Thousands of foodies hit Hucknall for annual Ashfield Food & Drink Festival

Charlie Simpson has resigned as Ashfield's Youth MP. Photo: Submitted

Ashfield Youth MP resigns after only five months in the role

Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer following a purusit through Sutton town centre. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Suspected drug dealer arrested in Sutton

Tallack was jailed after pleading guilty to arson and burglary. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Mansfield man jailed for arson and burglary

A man has been arrested after a house was burgled on Westminster Avenue in Kirkby. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Suspected burglar arrested after Kirkby home ransacked

Police have arrested a man after a cannabis grow was found in Warsop. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Man in court after cannabis grow discovered in Warsop

Nottinghamshire Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin says anyone involved in violent disorder can expect the police to catch up with them. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Police warn anyone involved in protest violence to 'expect a knock at your door'

Holly Rouse-Sweeney was jailed for six years for sexually abusing a Nottinghamshire boy. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Maths tutor jailed for sexually abusing vulnerable Nottinghamshire teenage boy

A Mansfield man has been charged with inciting racial hatred. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Mansfield man appears in court accused of stirring up racial hatred

Police Dog Night quickly tracked down and captured a suspect. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Suspect sniffed out by dog after van stop at Annesley M1 junction

Charlotte Nicholls, employer chair at EMAAN, is urging exam students to consider apprenticeships. Photo: Submitted

GCSE and A-level students being encouraged to think about apprenticeships

Police are warning people to be alert to scammers who ring up pretending to be police officers. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Warning as scammers pose as police to trick residents out of thousands of pounds

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly assaulted in King's Mill Hospital car park. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Witness appeal after alleged assault in King's Mill Hospital car park

John Bell, dressed as Deadpool, with Ryan Reynolds, who plays the character in the films and has endorsed John's Walk 4 Hope charity. Photo: Submitted

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds gives Sutton charity his backing

The scheme gives first-time or low-level offenders an alternative to going to court or paying fines. Photo: Submitted

New police scheme allows residents to target immediate justice for offenders

Pets business with Mansfield and Sutton stores has new owners

Part of the cast for The Trials in Nottingham and Mansfield are, from left,Chloe Revill, Jessica Pywell and Finley Ramowski. Photo: Submitted

Trio ready to star in major production at Nottingham and Mansfield

The Tour of Britain will be visiting Ravenshead and Blidworth this year. Photo: Getty Images

Tour of Britain is coming to Ravenshead and Blidworth

Police hosted the IMPACT knife crime awareness event for people across Nottinghamshire. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Family of murdered Mansfield man join police knife crime awareness event

Steven and Julie are celebrating a year since Julie was successfuly able to give Steven one of her kidneys. Photo: Submitted

Online dating led to love and a kidney transplant for Mansfield man

Police have issued advice to prevent caravan, campervan and motorhome crime this summer. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Police advice to prevent caravan, campervan and motorhome crime this summer

Plans showing the locations of the two new buildings off the A617. Photo: Submitted

Plans in for second phase of Mansfield and Ashfield industrial park

GMB Union members at King's Mill Hospital will be among those walking out this week. Photo: Submitted

GMB Union members to strike at three Nottinghamshire hospitals this week

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was hurt in a traffic collision in Mansfield. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Witness appeal after pedestrian hurt in Mansfield collision

Karl Morgan has been left unable to walk or talk after suffering a serious illness. Photo: Submitted

Fundraiser set up for Mansfield dad left unable to walk or talk after illness

Coun Paul Henshaw was one of the councillors who proposed the motion. Photo: Submitted

Nottinghamshire councillors united in support for pledge to prevent suicides

Two teenagers appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder. Photo: Submitted

Two teens charged with attempted murder in Mansfield

Nottingham beach is back with a Santorini theme this year. Photo: Submitted

Nottingham beach is back as popular attraction returns with a Greek theme

Members of a drugs gang that had operations in Mansfield have been sentenced. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Kirkby and Edwinstowe men sentenced for their roles in drugs gang

The RSC has welcomed nine new Nottinghamshire schools into its associate schools programme. Photo: Submitted

Rainworth school joins theatre programme to ‘celebrate and cherish’ Shakespeare

Junction 28 is bulging beyond capacity for traffic at peak times. Photo: Google

Mansfield M1 junction bulging beyond capacity at rush hour

Nottinghamshire PCC Gary Godden has launched a public consultation on his new police and crime plan. Photo: Submitted

Have your say as PCC launches new crime plan consultation

Ashfield Creates is a new £1m three-year investment scheme in arts and culture in Ashfield. Photo Lamar Francois

Kirkby and Sutton to play key roles in new £1m arts funding scheme for Ashfield

Victor Rickett was jailed for three years and nine months when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

‘Look-out’ jailed for his part in violent community store robbery

The hearing was held at Nottinghamshire Police HQ. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Senior officer sacked after asking junior colleague to alter witness statement

The new scheme is helping rehabilitate young offenders in Nottinghamshire. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

New police justice scheme helping to steer young offenders away from crime

Jamie Grout has been issued with a court order banning him from certain shops in Mansfield. Photo: Submitted

Man banned by injunction from shops in Mansfield

Notitnghamshire Chief Constable Kate Meynell said the force took the report very seriously and changes were already being made. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Inspectors raise concerns over performance of Nottinghamshire Police