And to mark that landmark occasion, we’ve nipped into our archives to bring you just some of the moments which made the sporting news across our patch down the decades.
There’s been some great moments of course. Here’s our choice, but why not let us know your favourite moments by emailing [email protected]
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9. Mansfield Half Marathon - 2014
The Mansfield Half Marathon has always attracted thousands of runners, with many coming into town from far and wide. Here the runners set off at the start of the 2014 event. Photo: Mansfield Chad
10. County cricket comes to Welbeck - 2018
The crowds are pictured enjoying some County Championship cricket at Welbeck after it was selected as an outground for Nottinghamshire in May 2018. Photo: Eric Gregory
11. Gold at last for Charlotte - 4 September 2021
After making a brave move away from swimming, Charlotte Henshaw finally achieved her dream by winning gold in the Canoe Sprint Women's Kayak Single 200m - KL2 final at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. It sealed a career ambition after Charlotte had missed out on Paralympic gold in the pool. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos