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A big crowd gathered for the Christmas lights switch-on in Kirkby

Festive choirs and a big crowd for Kirkby Christmas lights switch-on

Arsenal Football Club centre forward J Brain breaks through opposing defences during the match against Mansfield Town at Highbury on 26th January 1929.

Take a look at these pics showing life across Notts over the last 100 years

Hundreds of selection boxes were donated to King's Mill Hospital.

Santa delivers goodies to King's Mill Hospital courtesy of company donation

Free weekend parking will remain at Eastwood's Oxford Street car park. Photo: Google

New car park charges for Eastwood and Kimberley in the new year

Families of residents at Beechdene Care Home in Mansfield met with care home staff to discuss the closure. Pictured at Mansfield Civic Centre.

Residents and families ‘devastated' as Mansfield care home set to close

Warsop councillors Andrew Burgin (left), Roy Butler and Karen Harding were all smiles after the after housing plans were rejected. Photo: Other

Joy as Warsop ‘supermarket site’ saved from housing plans

The crowds are ready

A look back at Mansfield's Christmas light switch on in 2019

Christmas at White Post Farm 2019

A look back at when Santa visited White Post Farm near Mansfield in 2019

Paul Horton, regional representative for National Pubwatch, Paul Anderton, MALV chairperson, Jeremy Scorer, licensed trade director of for Hospitality Industry Training (HIT)

Award for work to help make Mansfield a 'safer drinking environment'

2009: Crowds gather and wait patiently for the Christmas lights switch-on in Eastwood.

Spot anyone you know on these snaps from past Christmas lights switch-ons?

The live concert was documented in a feature-length film and will soon be released as an album, titled: 'Live at The Iron Cathedral.' Pictured - Chris performing to more than 100 people on one of the sold-out shows at the Clipstone Headstocks. Credit: Sherwood Phoenix.

Classical pianist set to launch live album from Clipstone colliery show

A scene from the Christmas lights switch-on at Mansfield last weekend as the crowds mingle. Now find out what's in store this weekend with our guide to 21 things to do and places to go.

Christmas, lights, action! 21 things to do in the Mansfield area this weekend

Which new shops and restaurants would you like to see open up in Mansfield?

20 favourite retailers and eateries shoppers would love to see in Mansfield

Lisa Dean pictured with Teddy. Teddy was found just days after being reported missing in Sutton.

Special recognition award for Nottinghamshire animal charity

The Red on Bancroft Lane, Mansfield, is offering a Christmas Party menu, which is available from 4pm Tuesday to Thursday, from noon on Fridays and Saturdays and from 7pm on Sundays. Prices start from £26.95 for two courses. You can also hire The Glasshouse, situated above The Red, for private hire and private dining. Or if you don't fancy cooking on the big day itself you can enjoy a three course Christmas dinner between noon and 3pm. Prices are £79.95 for adults and £36.95 for children under 12.

Here are some of the best places to celebrate Christmas in style in Mansfield

Farnsfield St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, which has been rated 'Good' by the education watchdog, Ofsted.

Praise for Farnsfield school where children 'treat each other with kindness'

Mark Leeson has been awarded Artistic Team of the Year at HJ's British Hairdressing Awards 2023

Mansfield salon scoops two top prizes at national hairdressing awards

The chocolate was purchased on Saturday, November 25 2023 and wrapped in the golden packaging as pictured.

Police confirm woman arrested after selling 'Cali Gold' on Mansfield Market

Anna Johnson and Jenni Johnson with Lizzie Smith.

Mansfield friends co-host charity fundraiser to raise awareness of endometriosis

Fish City in Belfast was the 2023 Environment and Sustainability award winner

Mansfield Woodhouse chippy in the running to bag environmental industry award

Jason Zadrozny will stand for the Ashfield seat at the next general election. Photo: Other

Jason Zadrozny to stand against Lee Anderson in Ashfield at the general election

The recently crowned Miss Lincolnshire Mary Anna Jennings and Miss Yorkshire Chloe McEwan attached (pictures - Tim Fox Photography)

The Miss England office has announced the search is on for "Miss North Midlands"

These Manor School pupils show off an impressive sports shield in 1963.

Take a look at these pics from school sports days in our area from 60 years ago

A CGI image of proposed plans for Penniment Farm business park.

Large Mansfield housing plan approved as business park delayed

The chocolate was sold on a stall on Mansfield Market at the weekend

Mansfield dad's 'fear' after family fall ill from 'dodgy' chocolate

Ian Godber, a Mansfield father of four, said he was left “fearing” for his children’s life after they fell ill from eating chocolate from Mansfield market.

Arrest after 10 people fall ill from eating 'dodgy' Mansfield market chocolate

Darren Henry, during his survey of Kimblerley residents in 2021, says it would be sad if the leisure centre closed. Photo: Submitted

MP urges all parties to find a way to keep Kimberley Leisure Centre open

Headline act Tinchy Stryder at Mansfield Market Place.

Mansfield Christmas lights turned on by 'Number 1' headline star Tinchy Stryder

A new project to tackle domestic abuse in north Ashfield is launching next week. Photo: Submitted

New project tackling rural domestic abuse to launch in Selston

The chocolate was purchased on Saturday, November 25 2023 and wrapped in the golden packaging pictured. Photo issued by Nottinghamshire Police.

Concerns raised following sale of chocolate on Mansfield market

Santa arrives on his sleigh to start the festive fun

Big crowd in fine festive spirit for the Kimberley Christmas lights switch-on

PCs Adam Cook (left), Scott Loughran and James Lloyd (right) have been awarded Chief Constable Commendations for their bravery. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Mansfield police officers commended for bravery in gas explosion scare

Sam Radford during his charity burpee challenge at Anytime Fitness.

Mansfield man 'jumps' for joy after smashing fundraising target at gym

This year 40 complaints were raised by Nottinghamshire Police staff members regarding sexual misconduct, according to new data from PersonalInjuryClaimsUK.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Police staff members raised 40 sexual misconduct complaints

Christmas fair at Mansfield Library, here is wreath maker Teri Mills.

Photos: A look inside Mansfield Library's community Christmas market

White Ribbon flag-rasing in Broxtowe with the mayor, deputy mayor, communities team and partners. Photo: Submitted

Broxtowe stands up to violence against women by supporting White Ribbon campaign

Christmas light switch on at Sutton Market Place. Chairman Coun Dale Grounds with helpers for the switch on.

Crowds flock to Sutton for festive fun and Christmas light switch on event

Morrisons in Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse made a donation of £500 to the SOS flooding appeal for Pleasley residents.

Community support for Pleasley residents affected by flooding

Broxtowe MP Darren Henry spoke on support for veterans charities in Parliament. Photo: Submitted

Broxtowe MP questions minister on support for local veterans’ charities

These Bilsthorpe schoolchildren enjoy an egg and spoon race in 1971.

32 cracking pictures which show Mansfield and Ashfield in the 1970's and 80's

Eastwood Community Football Club was awarded a grant to help Nottingham Forest Community Trust run sessions for young people. Photo: Submitted

£240,000 of UKSPF grant funding now available for Broxtowe community projects

Pupils from Kimberley School are pictured with their winning bridge design.

Spot anyone you know on these fab retro photos from our Eastwood archives?

Hayden Hudson sat on his new bike with (l to r) Tracey Hudson, Victoria Walton (Frasers Group) and David Fletcher (Evans Cycles Store Manager) stood behind.

Bolsover’s fundraising teenager receives bike

The Little Lambs Day Nursery in Huthwaite, which has been handed a 'Requires Improvement' rating by inspectors from the education watchdog, Ofsted

Children and parents happy -- but Ofsted tells Huthwaite nursery it must improve

Students from Birklands Primary School visited the former Clipstone colliery site as part of their mining module.

'Immersive' experience for students with colliery visit and mining activities

Cathy shared a photo of her three-legged dogs Bluebelle (adopted after owner died) and Elvis from Romania (Elvis paw got caught in a trap). Both dogs were taken in by Cathy and given a new home.

Photos: 55 pictures of rescue pets from Mansfield area and some of their stories