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Huge crocheted Christmas tree kicks off the festive season in Kirkby

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. 

But in Kirkby, Christmas has got a completely different look for this year after a 12 foot, festive crocheted tree was installed outside the Ashfield District Council offices. 

Members of the Kirkby Craft Bombers and Artful Buttoner staff with the crocheted Christmas tree at Ashfield District Council.

The community…

Health bosses issue warning about possible spread of norovirus to #mansfield and Ashfield

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Health officials have issued a warning to the public over the spike of reported norovirus cases across the region  

It comes after officials at Sheffield Health and Social Care urged those infected to stay at home for 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped, following a serious outbreak that caused a school in Rotherham to close.

If you have norovirus avoid King’s Mill Hospital.

B…

Sutton dance troop get once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at Disneyland Paris

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The leader of a Huthwaite dance troop which has just returned after performing at Disneyland Paris has said it was something they “will never forget”. 

Claire Wragg runs the Star and Stage musical theatre group at the All Saints Centre and, at the start of 2019, came upon an opportunity to perform at one of Europe’s most-visited venues. 

Members of the Star and Stage Musical Theatre…

Trentbarton announces festive bus schedule

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Trentbarton has announced its bus services for Christmas and new year.

The season’s services feature buses up to 6pm on Christmas Eve, a Sunday service on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve buses until past 4am on New Year’s Day.

On Christmas Eve, there will be a normal Tuesday service until last buses around 6pm on most routes.

There are no services on Christmas Day.

On Boxing Day there will…

Business celebrates 25th anniversary with charity challenge

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Employees of #mansfield-based accountancy firm Stopford Associates have been running, cycling and swimming 25 miles to raise more than £2,500 for three local charities.

Founded by Brian Stopford in 1994, the firm of chartered accountants and business advisers has grown from a kitchen-table business of four people to a thriving company with currently 23 employees.

Phil Nicholson of…

Sailing club’s fears for future over King’s Mill reservoir parking charge plans

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Members of a Sutton sailing club are fearing for the future after the council revealed plans to open a pay-and-display car park on its grounds.

Sutton-in-Ashfield Sailing Club operates at King’s Mill Reservoir and celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this year, but now it fears it may have to close for good. 

Out on the water with the sailing club is Chad reporter Jessica Dallison.

#mansfield stroke association praises Kirkby developer for ‘generous’ donation

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Members of a stroke club supporting residents across the #mansfield area have praised a housing developer for its “kind and generous” donation. 

The #mansfield and District Stroke Association has been helping people recover from strokes in North Nottinghamshire for more than 34 years, running monthly sessions, holidays, games and days out for its members. 

Centre is Julie Whitehouse,…

More than 3,000 drink-drivers caught in the East Midlands last year

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Shocking new data reveals that 3,443 motorists were caught drink-driving in the East Midlands last year. 

Throughout the UK, drink-driving offences over last year’s festive period increased by 16 per cent compared to the previous year.

More than 3,000 drink-drivers caught in the East Midlands last year

Overall, December saw the highest number of drink-drivers in 2018, with a…

#mansfield Police Station front counter closed following fire

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Published: 14:18

Friday 06 December 2019

#mansfield Police station has been temporarily closed due to a fire.

Nottinghamshire police said the fire, which happened overnight (December 6) was quickly brought under control, has affected a number of…

Fire safety exercise at King’s Mill Hospital today

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Published: 13:43

Friday 06 December 2019

Patients and visitors at King’s Mill Hospital have been told not to be alarmed if they see firefighters at the hospital this afternoon

Nottinghamshire Fire Service will be carrying out a fire training…

Car fire leads to closure of three lanes on M1

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Published: 13:15

Friday 06 December 2019

Three lanes are currently closed on the M1 as emergency services attend a car that is on fire. 

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is at the scene of the incident which happened on the southbound…

Sutton mum who lost her baby after 37 hours raises vital support for grieving families

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A Sutton mum who lost her newborn baby after 37 hours has raised vital support for grieving parents and families – and all in the name of her precious baby Liam. 

Claire Meakin, 41, was preparing for life as a mother in 1998 when her pregnancy took a turn, and a severe blood clot caused baby Liam to be born without a heartbeat. 

Claire Meakin of From Liam With Love with Jo Brock, Sal…

Plans for 200 homes set for approval in #mansfield

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Plans to build almost 200 houses on green belt land in #mansfield are set to be approved by councillors. 

Councillors on #mansfield District Council’s planning committee are being recommended to approve the 198-house development, off Crown Farm Way, at a meeting on December 16.

Land off Crown Farm Way, where the homes would be built.

The development would see a mix of two, three and…

Find out who’s been punished at #mansfield Magistrates Court

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Cases dealt with at #mansfield Magistrates Court between November 21 and 28, 2019.

Mark Jackson, 54, Burton Rise, Kirkby in Ashfield. Drove with 73mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. He was disqualified from driving for 20 months, fined £512, ordered to pay £85 costs and  £51 victim services surcharge. Stefan Nechifor, 21, Meadow Cottages, Woodhouse, #mansfield. Driving without insurance…

Martin Lewis explains why your ‘available bank balance’ might plummet one week before Christmas

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We’ve all seen our bank balance drop dramatically at some point– whether we’ve been on a Christmas shopping spree, or bought that extra round we forgot about. 

However, if you open your online banking and see an unexpectedly low balance don’t panic – banks are changing the way they display your available accounts.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has warned that you may notice your…

This is when forecasters predict rain will hit Nottinghamshire today

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Published: 08:37

Friday 06 December 2019

A cloudy, damp day has been forecast for Nottinghamshire today, December 6. 

According to The Met Office, a band of heavier…

Convoy of vital aid for Africa sets off from #mansfield

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This year’s final shipment of vital aid for rural communities in some of the most disadvantaged countries has left from a #mansfield depot.

Volunteers from the National Police Aid Convoy met in #mansfield as they prepared to load the twentieth shipping container which will provide health and education aid to communities across the middle east and Africa.

Loaded with medical and school…