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Wednesday 22nd January 2025
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Children's military medal for Little Trooper Freddie A five-year-old boy from Mansfield has been given a medal by the children’s charity, Little Troopers, after being brave and resilient while his dad was posted overseas for more than a year with the British Army. The Little Trooper of the Month accolade ...
Fundraising to back brave teen after cancer diagnosisA community is rallying round to support a Rainworth teenager facing a long fight against cancer. Seventeen-year-old Ezmay Usher was diagnosed with muscle cancer in her pelvis in November, which has since spread to her lungs, after being rushed to hospital ...
Dream comes true for teashop owner A former NHS nurse for more than 30 years has completed her dream of opening a cafe with a vintage tearoom vibe. Amy Clements, the owner of PoFfles on Station Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, originally swapped her nursing ...
College says thank you for Amazon's continued support A specialist college has received a donation of £1,500 from a nearby business. The donation was made to Portland College by the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton towards a campaign to raise money to develop a new outdoor bouldering play area that will be ...
Pupil's leading the way to feeling great! Youngsters at a primary school have become the first in the country to complete a new programme aimed at helping children to lead happier and healthier lives. To celebrate the achievement, the High Sheriff of Nottingham, Nick Rubins, visited Church Vale Primary ...
Historic choir inviting new members to join Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir celebrated its 80th anniversary year in 2024 with 25 events during the year, including appearing at the Royal Albert Hall and Southwell Minster. Now, as it learns a new repertoire for 2025, it is inviting new members ...
Festive garden added to couple's charity fundraising Mansfield fundraisers Cory Marsh and his fiancee, Deborah James, raised £84 through a festive garden at their Big Barn Lane home for the Emily Harris Foundation. It was the fifth successive year that they have supported the charity, which supports the work of ...
Cutting-edge technology to help prevent falls at care homeA Mansfield care home has introduced a new monitoring system to try to prevent residents from falls. The Ally Resident Acoustic Monitoring system at Newgate Lodge Care Home provides real-time monitoring during the night. The cutting-edge technology ...
Ramblers' litter-picks to continue in 2025 2025 got off to a good start for Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers’ litter-picking group, collecting six bags filled with rubbish, including cardboard, glass, a quilt and more, from around the Tesco store on Jubilee Way South in the town. The litter-picks will ...
Have your say on using Robin HoodA survey dedicated to Robin Hood is a chance for residents and visitors to give their views on how they see the legend, in terms of his image and how he is used to promote attractions such as Sherwood Forest. The Nottinghamshire County Council survey ...
Expanding facilities at Mansfield primary school A major expansion project at Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, has seen the installation of a new sound studio, learning lounge, and wellbeing hub. It is part of a scheme funded by section 106 developer contributions from two housing developments in the ...
Student's are sew caring! Kind-hearted students from Quarrydale Academy, Sutton, have been thanked for a donation to King’s Mill Hospital in the town. The young people visited the Amazon Breast Unit at King’s Mill to hand over mastectomy bags — which are worn over the shoulder ...
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