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Tuesday 7th September, 2010 Mental Health Centre Could Close According To Government Plans Users of a mental health centre have reacted angrily to proposals by Nottinghamshire County Council to shut the centre down. more... Tuesday 7th September, 2010 Labour Slams County Councils Improvement Directors Pay Rise Labour Councillors have slammed a decision by Nottinghamshire County Council to increase a new Improvement Directors salary by £17,000- just weeks after the appointment was made. more... Friday 3rd September, 2010 Injured Cyclist Dies Days After Road Crash A 17-year-old girl who suffered serious injuries following a road crash in Sutton-in-Ashfield has died. more... Thursday 2nd September, 2010 Some Street Lights Could Go Out To Cut Costs Some street lights in Mansfield and Ashfield could be switched off from the end of this year as part of a cost-cutting exercise. more... Thursday 2nd September, 2010 Kirkby Counterfeiter Given Suspended Sentence A counterfeiter from Kirkby-in-Ashfield has been handed a six month suspended sentence from Nottingham Crown Court. more... Wednesday 1st September, 2010 The Big Budget Conversation Begins Notts County Council are wanting the public's help to cut over £150m worth of services in the coming years. more... Wednesday 1st September, 2010 Hospital Rebuild Nears Completion The full renovation of Kings Mill Hospital is expected to be finished in just six months' time. more... Tuesday 31st August, 2010 Bin Used At Jacksdale House Arson Police are after arsonists who used a wheelie bin to set fire to a Jacksdale house at the weekend. more... Friday 27th August, 2010 Crime At Its Lowest Level In History Over the last 12 months Nottinghamshire has become a safer place to live with crime at an all time low. more... Friday 20th August, 2010 Pit Site Set To Become A Housing Estate The former Annesley Colliery Site could be turned into a new multi-million pound housing estate more... Friday 20th August, 2010 Notts Drivers Fail Breath Tests One in ten drivers have failed breath tests in Nottinghamshire this summer. more... Friday 20th August, 2010 Crackdown On Littering In Ashfield Ashfield District Council went to war on litter louts last week. more... Thursday 19th August, 2010 Does Your Business Have A Visionary Idea For The Olympic Torch? Local companies are being urged to put forward a bid to design the London 2012 Olympic Torch. more... Monday 16th August, 2010 Swann Says Drink Drive Charge Came As He Tried To Rescue His Cat Nottinghamshire cricketer Graeme Swann told police he was trying to rescue his cat when he was pulled over in his Porsche. more... Friday 13th August, 2010 ASBO For Hucknall Man A Hucknall man has been banned from all town centre pubs and clubs for three years. more... Friday 13th August, 2010 Assaulted Hucknall Man Found Police have now traced a man who was assaulted in Hucknall town centre at the weekend. more... Wednesday 11th August, 2010 Man Charged With Hucknall Affray A 19-year-old Nottingham man's been charged with affray after an 18-year-old woman was attacked on Hucknall High Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. more... Wednesday 11th August, 2010 Sex Offender Jailed Indefinitely A sex offender, previously from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, has been jailed indefinitely. more... Wednesday 11th August, 2010 Rolls Royce Jobs Saved Around 250 jobs have been saved at Rolls Royce’s Hucknall site. more... Wednesday 11th August, 2010 Jobs Shock At County Council Notts County Council say 3,000 jobs are at risk there over the next three years. more... Tuesday 10th August, 2010 Police Concerns For Assaulted Man Grow Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man assaulted in Hucknall on Saturday. more... Monday 9th August, 2010 Police Try To Find Assault Victim A woman suffered a broken collarbone and injuries to her face after an assault in Hucknall High Street at the weekend. more... Thursday 5th August, 2010 Drink Driving Clampdown In Notts A recent clampdown on drink drivers in Notts has shown the problem has not gone away from the county's roads. more... Wednesday 4th August, 2010 Unemployment Figures Drop In Mansfield And Ashfield With the nation recovering from a recession, unemployment benefit claims are down in Mansfield and Ashfield. more... Tuesday 3rd August, 2010 Good SATs Results In Notts Nottinghamshire's youngsters have performed well in the latest SATs results released today. more... Monday 2nd August, 2010 Over £7m Owed In Taxes In Our Area Residents across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and Bolsover owe more than £7m in taxes. more... Monday 2nd August, 2010 Free Swimming Comes To An End As of today, under 16s and over 60s will now have to pay to swim in our pools. more... Friday 30th July, 2010 Inquest Into Woman's Death Delivers Narrative Verdict Kings Mill Hospital’s been criticised by a Notts Coroner at an inquest into the death of a Hucknall woman. more... Friday 30th July, 2010 Tattoo Studio Owner Fined In Council Crackdown A Sutton-in-Ashfield tattoo studio owner has been fined £890 in a District Council crackdown on fly-tipping. more... Thursday 29th July, 2010 Sutton Bar Breaches Licensing Regulations A Sutton-in-Ashfield bar has opted to close temporarily after it was found to be breaking its licensing terms. more... Wednesday 28th July, 2010 Man Jailed For Cannabis Growth In Hucknall A Mansfield man has been jailed for two years for his part in growing cannabis at a Hucknall house. more... Tuesday 27th July, 2010 Ashfield Look At Having A Mayor The people of Ashfield are to have their say on whether the District should have a mayor. more... Tuesday 27th July, 2010 Fatal Four Clampdown In Hucknall Hucknall drivers were targetted by police last week as officers try to cut down on the so-called fatal four. more... Thursday 22nd July, 2010 Two Sutton Pubs Temporarily Closed Two Sutton pubs have been temporarily closed down after inspections by police. more... Thursday 22nd July, 2010 Officers Injured In 'Fail To Stop' Incident Two police officers were injured when their vehicle was struck by a car that failed to stop in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. more... Thursday 22nd July, 2010 Police Authority Chairman Steps Down The Notts Police Authority is parting company with its Chief Executive. more... Wednesday 21st July, 2010 Crime Figures Plummet New figures show the risk of being a victim of crime in Mansfield and Ashfield has dropped significantly. more... Tuesday 20th July, 2010 Witnesses Needed To Hucknall Crash A woman is still in a critical condition after a road crash in Hucknall at the weekend. more... Monday 19th July, 2010 Swann Charged With Drink-Driving Notts and England cricketer Graeme Swann has been charged with drink-driving. more... Monday 19th July, 2010 Local Pupils Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour A Dragon's Den style initiative is helping to cut anti-social behaviour in Skegby. more... Friday 16th July, 2010 Witnesses Needed To Hucknall Road Crash Police are asking for the public's help to work out exactly what happened in a Hucknall road crash. more... Friday 16th July, 2010 Job Losses At County Council The government's decision to end all school building projects has led to more job losses at Notts County Council. more... Friday 16th July, 2010 Senior Police Officer Given Queen's Medal A senior Notts Police Officer who helped solve two murders in our area has been given a top honour. more... Thursday 15th July, 2010 Crime Rates Drop In Notts Crime in Nottinghamshire has dropped but the county still has the third highest rate in England and Wales. more... Thursday 15th July, 2010 Motorbike Campaign Begins In Notts Be Safe Be Seen - the message for motorcyclists from Notts Police as they launch a major "Think Bike" campaign this week. more... Thursday 15th July, 2010 Underage Boozing Clampdown During Summer Police are stepping up patrols to combat drinking on the streets of Mansfield and Ashfield by youngsters this summer. more... Wednesday 14th July, 2010 Local Motorists Complimented Drivers in Hucknall have been praised for their safe driving. more... Wednesday 14th July, 2010 Survey Shows Local Health Improvement Residents of Mansfield and Ashfield are becoming healthier, according to new National Data. more... Tuesday 13th July, 2010 Numbers Up For Local Police Phone Lines From today there will be just one contact number for Nottinghamshire Police for non-emergency matters. more... Tuesday 13th July, 2010 Police Hunt Sex Assault Suspect Police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted a woman on a Hucknall footbridge. more... Monday 12th July, 2010 Local PCT Awaits 'NHS Revolution' The Government is set to unveil what is being billed as the biggest revolution in the NHS for sixty years. more... Monday 12th July, 2010 Football Card Deterrent To Hucknall's Young Drinkers A new football card style warning system is to be used in the Hucknall area to deter underage drinking this summer. more... Monday 12th July, 2010 Search On For Notts' Most Wanted Notts Police have launched a major campaign to catch the county's Most Wanted criminals. more... Wednesday 7th July, 2010 Sutton Man Remembered On July 7th Anniversary Those killed in the July 7th London bombings are being remembered around the capital. more... Wednesday 7th July, 2010 Sutton Soldier Died 'Unlawfully' An inquest has ruled a Sutton-in-Ashfield soldier killed in Afghanistan died “unlawfully”. more... Wednesday 7th July, 2010 Threat Of Closure To Sutton Day Centre A Sutton-in-Ashfield day centre for people with mental health needs could close to cut costs. more... Tuesday 6th July, 2010 Plans To Rebuild Local Schools Shelved The coalition government yesterday shelved plans to rebuild schools in our local area. more... Monday 5th July, 2010 Police Seek Couple Who Help Attacked Teenager Police are appealing for a couple that helped the victim of a physical assault to come forward. more... Friday 2nd July, 2010 Posthumous Honour For Sutton Soldier A soldier from Sutton-in-Ashfield will today be posthumously awarded the Queen Elizabeth Service Cross, 58 years after his death. more... Friday 2nd July, 2010 Huthwaite Teenager ASBO Comes Into Effect A Huthwaite teenager is one of two youngsters now subject to an Anti-Social Behaviour Order. more... Thursday 1st July, 2010 Missing Man Found Police say Mansfield man who went missing in the early hours of this morning has been found safe and well. more... Wednesday 30th June, 2010 Dangerous Toy Guns Seized Twelve toy guns that, it is feared, could cause damage to children’s eyes have been seized by Notts Trading Standards Officers. more... Tuesday 29th June, 2010 Sutton Fire Victim Named The 51-year-old man who died in a flat fire in Sutton-in-Ashfield yesterday morning’s been named. more... Tuesday 29th June, 2010 Three Arrests After Burglaries Police have made three arrests following burglaries across our area earlier this month. more... Tuesday 29th June, 2010 County Council Consider Private Option Notts County Council are considering handing over some services to the private sector to reduce its costs. more... Monday 28th June, 2010 Man Dies In Sutton Fire It has emerged that a man has died following a blaze at a flat in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Thursday 24th June, 2010 Sutton Man Charged With Van Break In A Sutton-in-Ashfield man has been charged after an attempt to break into a van in the town. more... Thursday 24th June, 2010 Five Hospitalised After Sutton Accident Five people were taken to hospital last night following a road accident in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Thursday 24th June, 2010 Arrests After England Game Five people were arrested in Nottinghamshire following yesterday's England match. more... Wednesday 23rd June, 2010 Youngsters Become Fire Safety Aware Children across our area are being told by firefighters how to stay safe and spot potential fire hazards. more... Tuesday 22nd June, 2010 Bentinck Void Now Protected Bentinck Void has today become a protected area for nature. more... Tuesday 22nd June, 2010 County Council Eye Energy Cuts Nottinghamshire County Council are expecting to save £6m a year on its energy bill, thanks to new ways of buying gas and electric. more... Monday 21st June, 2010 Underwood Cafe Fire Probe A fire at a roadside café in Underwood at the weekend’s being treated as suspicious by police. more... Monday 21st June, 2010 Robin Hood Boost For Notts The release of the latest Robin Hood film has seen a massive tourist boost for Nottinghamshire. more... Friday 18th June, 2010 Duo Jailed For South Normanton Attack Two men who brutally attacked a South Normanton man leaving him brain damaged have each been jailed for six years. more... Thursday 17th June, 2010 Jail For Man Who Committed Two Sutton Burglaries A 24-year-old man’s been jailed for ten months just 36 hours after being arrested for two burglaries in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Monday. more... Thursday 17th June, 2010 Two Charged Over Hucknall Pub Burglary Two people have been charged in connection with a burglary at a Hucknall pub. more... Thursday 17th June, 2010 Sutton Academy Plans Put On Hold Plans for a new academy in Sutton have been put on hold. more... Thursday 17th June, 2010 Tougher Rules Set For Petting Farms A call for tougher hygiene rules at petting farms has been welcomed by one such attraction locally. more... Wednesday 16th June, 2010 Former Magpies Player Is Jailed A former Notts County footballer has been jailed for 38 months. more... Tuesday 15th June, 2010 Burglary Suspect Appears At Court A man accused of committing two burglaries in Sutton-in-Ashfield has appeared before Mansfield magistrates today. more... Tuesday 15th June, 2010 Deputy Chief Constable Takes Legal Action Legal action is being taken against Notts Police by the man who's leaving his role as Deputy Chief Constable. more... Tuesday 15th June, 2010 Ashfield Drink Banning Order Handed Out The first ever Drink Banning Order has been dished out in Ashfield. more... Tuesday 15th June, 2010 Waste Recycling Centre To Close Budget cuts have led to the closure of Sutton-in-Ashfield's waste recycling centre. more... Monday 14th June, 2010 Ash Cloud Costs East Midlands Airport The volcanic ash crisis cost East Midlands Airport more than a million pounds. more... Friday 11th June, 2010 Man Charged With Stealing Pub Piping A 33-year-old Kirkby man's been charged with stealing copper piping from a pub in the town. more... Friday 11th June, 2010 Mansfield And Hucknall Dealt Regeneration Blow Our area has been dealt a blow this lunchtime with the news that two big regeneration projects have been put on hold. more... Friday 11th June, 2010 Some Local Shops Face Knife Crackdown A quarter of shops in Mansfield and Ashfield sold knives to a 16-year-old following a test purchase operation in the towns. more... Thursday 10th June, 2010 Over-rank Row Hits Sutton Drivers A row is brewing between Ashfield District Council and Sutton's taxi drivers. more... Monday 7th June, 2010 Do These Antique Drawers Belong To You? Police are trying to trace the owner of four sets of antique drawers they believe were stolen in the Mansfield and Ashfield area. more... Monday 7th June, 2010 Man Charged After Burglary Committed Police have charged a 24-year-old Mansfield Woodhouse man with a burglary committed in Kirkby-in-Ashfield last month. more... Monday 7th June, 2010 Notts Holidaymakers Get Further Protection Notts Police is joining forces with travel agencies across the county this summer to protect holidaymakers from burglary. more... Friday 4th June, 2010 Sutton Man Charged With Handling Stolen Goods A 30-year-old Sutton-in-Ashfield man’s been charged with handling stolen goods. more... Friday 4th June, 2010 Woman Left With Fractured Spine After Skegby Crash Police are attempting to trace witnesses to a traffic collision that left a woman in hospital with a fractured spine. more... Thursday 3rd June, 2010 Gun Amnesty Coming To End It is the final few days for Notts Police's revolver amnesty. more... Thursday 3rd June, 2010 Arrests After Hucknall Disturbance Three people have been arrested after a disturbance in Hucknall in the early hours of yesterday morning. more... Wednesday 2nd June, 2010 Most Pubs Pass Under-18s Booze Test Ashfield Police are pleased with their latest crackdown on licensed premises in the District who serve alcohol to under-18s. more... Wednesday 2nd June, 2010 Fatal 4 Crackdown Begins A road safety campaign has begun in Notts and Derbyshire targeting the so-called 'Fatal 4'. more... Tuesday 1st June, 2010 Men Charged After Hucknall Assault Two men arrested following a serious assault in Hucknall on Friday have now been charged. more... Tuesday 1st June, 2010 Drink Drive Crackdown Begins Nottinghamshire Police have launched a campaign to crack down on drink driving as the World Cup approaches. more... Monday 31st May, 2010 Four People Charged With Robbing Takeaway Delivery Drivers Four people will appear in court this week charged with robbing takeaway delivery drivers in Mansfield over two days last month. more... Saturday 29th May, 2010 Kirkby Man Jailed For Part In Dumping Baby In Ireland A Kirkby-in-Ashfield man who helped abandon an eight-month old baby in Ireland has been sent to prison. more... Friday 28th May, 2010 Police Arrest Two Men In Hucknall Two men have been arrested by police after a serious assault on a third man in Hucknall this lunchtime. more... Friday 28th May, 2010 Jury Convicts Man Of 16 Sex Offences A former Notts man’s been convicted of a string of sex offences, some of which were in the county. more... Friday 28th May, 2010 Police Puppies All Find Homes Nottinghamshire Police’s Dog Section has found homes for all five puppies from the force’s in-house dog breeding programme. more... Friday 28th May, 2010 Youth Charged With Being Equipped To Steal A 17-year-old boy is to appear at Mansfield Youth Court on Tuesday charged with going equipped to steal. more... Friday 28th May, 2010 Local Warning About Quarries As the summer months approach, managers of local sites are warning people about the dangers of trespassing in them. more... Friday 28th May, 2010 Local World Cup Song For Great Cause A local songwriting team is hoping their new World Cup song will raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. more... Thursday 27th May, 2010 Hoon To Appear Before Inquiry Ashfield’s former MP Geoff Hoon will be quizzed next month about whether he knew of alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners by British troops whilst he was Defence Secretary. more... Thursday 27th May, 2010 Police Aid Convoy After More Volunteers One of our area's biggest charities is on the lookout for more volunteers. more... Monday 24th May, 2010 Man Charged After Kirkby Burglary A Hucknall man’s been charged with committing a burglary in Kirkby in which a number of valuable electrical items were stolen. more... Thursday 20th May, 2010 Police Pups Need Good Home Nottinghamshire Police’s Dog Section is looking for loving homes for five puppies from the force’s in-house dog breeding programme. more... Thursday 20th May, 2010 Protestors Claim Victory In Sutton Lawn Decision Plans to build an academy school on Sutton Lawn in Sutton-in-Ashfield were dealt a set back last night. more... Wednesday 19th May, 2010 Over 2,000 Westlife Tickets Sold Already Mansfield Town FC have extended their office opening hours this evening after being inundated with calls for their Westlife concert on 21st August. more... Wednesday 19th May, 2010 Protests Against Sutton Lawn Plans Residents living close to Sutton Lawn are expected to protest outside a special meeting being held tonight to discuss plans to build a new academy on the green space. more... Wednesday 19th May, 2010 Couple Charged After Newstead Burglary Two 23-year-old men have appeared in court following a weekend burglary in Newstead. more... Tuesday 18th May, 2010 Area's MPs Sit In New House Of Commons Two of our area's MPs will sit in the House of Commons for the first time today. more... Tuesday 18th May, 2010 Man Suffers Extensive Bruising In Annesley Robbery Officers are investigating an attempted Annesley robbery that saw a man attacked. more... Tuesday 18th May, 2010 Dog Handler Returns To Work A Nottinghamshire police dog handler who forgot his two German Shepherds which died in the back of his sweltering car has returned to work. more... Tuesday 18th May, 2010 Sutton Pensioner Robbed By Cyclist A 72-year-old woman had to use her walking stick to try and fight off a bike-riding robber in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Friday 7th May, 2010 Pensioner Robbed By Distraction Burglar Police are investigating a distraction burglary that happened in the home of a pensioner in Sutton-in-Ashfield this week. more... Friday 7th May, 2010 ELECTION 2010: Ashfield, Mansfield, Bolsover Stay Red - Tories Take Sherwood Labour kept hold of three of our area's constituencies - albeit with reduced majorities - whilst Sherwood turned blue as voters made their choice in Election 2010. more... Thursday 6th May, 2010 Award Nomination Delight For 103.2 Mansfield 103.2 has been nominated for an Arqiva Commercial Radio Award. more... Thursday 6th May, 2010 Sentence Reduced For Driver The driver who killed a father and son in a crash on the M1 has had his jail term cut. more... Thursday 6th May, 2010 Polling Stations Open Polling Stations are open across Mansfield, Ashfield, Bolsover and Sherwood as voting begins in Election 2010. more... Wednesday 5th May, 2010 Man Remanded On Violence Charges A Skegby man’s been remanded into custody on violence charges in connection with an alleged assault in which a man suffered a fractured skull. more... Wednesday 5th May, 2010 Man Charged With Theft And Violence Offences A Stanton Hill man’s been charged with seven offences, including attempted theft and common assault. more... Wednesday 5th May, 2010 Woman Taxi Driver Robbed At Knifepoint A woman taxi driver's been threatened with a knife in a robbery in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Tuesday 4th May, 2010 IPhone App Says Ashfield Is ASBO Hot-Spot Over thirty percent of Ashfield residents feel anti-social behaviour is a problem, according to a new application for your phone. more... Wednesday 28th April, 2010 Crimestoppers Success Across Notts Almost 300 people were arrested last year following anonymous tip offs from the Notts public. more... Friday 23rd April, 2010 Hucknall 'Fight' Leads To Nine Arrests A party in Hucknall that reportedly 'got out of hand' has led to nine arrests. more... Thursday 22nd April, 2010 Hucknall Man Accused Of Car Theft A Hucknall man’s been charged with robbery after a car was allegedly stolen at knife-point. more... Tuesday 20th April, 2010 Election 2010: Parliamentary Nominations Announced The full list of parliamentary nominations for our constituencies is being announced this evening. more... Tuesday 20th April, 2010 Draycott Inquiry: Two Men Released Without Charged Two men arrested in connection with the murder of David Draycott have been released without charge. more... Tuesday 20th April, 2010 Owen Murderer To Appeal Verdict The murderer of a Skegby pensioner’s to appeal against his conviction. more... Tuesday 20th April, 2010 Potential Witnesses Sought After Attack Police are trying to trace a couple who walked through an alleyway and may have seen a sexual assault. more... Monday 19th April, 2010 Arrests Made In Draycott Murder Inquiry Two men have been arrested this morning by Nottinghamshire Police investigating the murder of David Draycott. more... Friday 16th April, 2010 Detectives Hope For Breakthrough In Murder Investigation Seven and a half years after the brutal murder of David Draycott, the detective now leading the investigation hopes that advances in forensic science will lead to a breakthrough. more... Friday 16th April, 2010 Man Charged After Car Wash Robbery A Hucknall man has been charged after a robbery at a car wash in the town on Wednesday. more... Thursday 15th April, 2010 Ashfield Soldier Was 'Unlawfully Killed' An inquest’s been held into the death of a Kirkby-in-Ashfield soldier. more... Wednesday 14th April, 2010 Masked Men Enter Hucknall House Police want information after an incident in Hucknall last night. more... Wednesday 14th April, 2010 Rainworth Incinerator Inquiry Begins Plans to build a controversial waste incinerator in Rainworth are back under the spotlight. more... Wednesday 14th April, 2010 Hucknall Pub Caught Selling Booze To Youngsters A pub in Hucknall voluntarily stopped serving alcohol for 48 hours at the weekend after it was found to have persistently sold alcohol to children. more... Wednesday 14th April, 2010 Shed Thieves Warning As Summer Comes A new campaign is calling on people to protect themselves from thieves who target sheds and allotments. more... Tuesday 13th April, 2010 Driveways Warning For Notts Residents Residents in Nottinghamshire are being asked to be careful who they hire to build their driveways and pathways. more... Monday 12th April, 2010 E-Fit Released Of Skegby Robbery Suspect Detectives hunting two teenagers who stole an iPod and mobile phone from a 12-year-old boy in Skegby have released an e-fit of one of the offenders. more... Thursday 8th April, 2010 FM Extension For Mansfield 103.2 Mansfield 103.2 has been celebrating after its FM licence was extended. more... Thursday 1st April, 2010 Health Secretary Visits Hospital Labour's Health Secretary was in our area yesterday meeting cancer patients and staff at Kings Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Wednesday 31st March, 2010 Cash Boost For Mansfield And Ashfield Voluntary Groups Voluntary and community groups in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas could benefit from almost £1.1m in grant aid. more... Tuesday 30th March, 2010 Bentinck Void Landfill Plan Refused Campaigners against plans to have a new landfill site at a local former open cast mine are celebrating this afternoon. more... Monday 29th March, 2010 Two Plead Guilty To Abduction Of Baby Boy A man and woman today pleaded guilty to the abduction of a ten-month-old baby boy. more... Friday 26th March, 2010 Ashfield MP Regret For 'Cash For Influence' Row Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon says he was guilty of showing off and that he’d got it wrong in the cash-for-influence row. more... Thursday 25th March, 2010 Four Pubs Fail Underage Booze Crackdown Four pubs in the Hucknall area were caught selling alcohol to under-18s in a police operation on Friday evening. more... Thursday 25th March, 2010 Cash Boost Fights Recession In Ashfield There's been a cash boost to help fight the problems that the recession has brought to people in Ashfield. more... Thursday 25th March, 2010 Hoon 'Stripped Of NATO Duties' Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon has been dropped from a NATO committee following his involvement in the cash-for-access row. more... Wednesday 24th March, 2010 Coins Burglary In Annesley Woodhouse A collection of coins was stolen in a burglary at a home in Annesley Woodhouse on Sunday night. more... Tuesday 23rd March, 2010 Hoon Suspended Following Lobbying Claims Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon is one of three former Cabinet members suspended by the Labour Party over claims they were prepared to influence policy for cash. more... Monday 22nd March, 2010 Heart Transplant Milestone At Kings Mill A 26-year-old woman has become the first heart transplant patient to give birth to a healthy baby at Kings Mill Hospital. more... Monday 22nd March, 2010 Hoon Successor Named Labour have decided who will replace Geoff Hoon as their candidate in Ashfield for the forthcoming election. more... Friday 19th March, 2010 Local Soldiers Honoured For Bravery A Mansfield soldier is amongst 150 being honoured today outstanding gallantry in the latest Operational Awards List. more... Friday 19th March, 2010 New Initiative Aims To Blunt Knife Crime A major cash boost hopes to help cut the number of young people involved in violent crime in Nottinghamshire. more... Friday 19th March, 2010 Charity Report Slams Housing Provision Housing charity Shelter say a vast number of councils across the country - including those in our area - are not meeting their affordable housing needs. more... Wednesday 10th March, 2010 Sentence Appeal Rejected By Judges A Pinxton man who knocked over and killed a Huthwaite pensioner as she crossed a road has failed in a bid to have his jail term cut. more... Wednesday 10th March, 2010 Dramatic Fall In Crime Across Notts Crime has dropped in Nottinghamshire by nearly 15%, according to new figures released today. more... Wednesday 10th March, 2010 Serial Offenders Crimes Down In Notts The number of crimes committed in Nottinghamshire by the county's most prolific offenders has dropped dramatically. more... Friday 5th March, 2010 Police Target Hucknall Anti-Social Behaviour Hucknall is one of three anti-social behaviour hotspots being targeted by Nottinghamshire Police. more... Thursday 4th March, 2010 Possible Labour Candidate Makes First Appearance Former GMTV presenter Gloria De Piero made her first outing last night since she moved to Sutton-in-Ashfield in a bid to become the new MP. more... Thursday 4th March, 2010 Most People Happy With Councils And Police Says Report Seven out of ten people in Nottinghamshire say the police and councils are dealing with their issues, says a new report. more... Tuesday 2nd March, 2010 Three Boys Charged After Sutton Robbery Police investigating a robbery in Sutton-in-Ashfield have charged three boys. more... Tuesday 2nd March, 2010 Four Arrested After Drugs Raid Notts Police have arrested four people on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. more... Tuesday 2nd March, 2010 Notts Police Improves Nottinghamshire Police has improved its service to the public, according to a new report published today. more... Friday 26th February, 2010 County Council Cuts Voted Through Notts County Council have approved their controversial budget. more... Friday 26th February, 2010 All Woman Shortlist For Labour In Ashfield The Labour Party has agreed to back an all woman short-list for their candidate in Ashfield in the upcoming General Election. more... Thursday 25th February, 2010 'Change Programme' Passed By County Council Plans to change the way Notts County Council operates to save £500m over the next five years have been passed today by councillors. more... Wednesday 24th February, 2010 County Council Set To Discuss Budget Proposals There is set to be a stormy meeting amongst Notts County Councillors tomorrow. more... Wednesday 24th February, 2010 Warning Not To Rush In Buying At The Door A local lady is keen to encourage people who are door-stepped by salesmen to take time before they buy. more... Tuesday 23rd February, 2010 Shopper Injured In Attack A shopper was injured last night after he was assaulted by three men as he left a shop in Selston. more... Tuesday 23rd February, 2010 More Special Constables Needed Nottinghamshire Police are on the lookout for new special constables. more... Tuesday 23rd February, 2010 More Help For Those Needing Housing Mansfield and Ashfield District Councils are joining forces to help give people looking for social housing in the area more choice. more... Monday 22nd February, 2010 Police Renew Appeal To Trace Driver Police are appealing for a driver of a grey Rover MG ZR or Rover 25 who failed to stop at the scene of a collision near Sutton-in-Ashfield to come forward. more... Thursday 18th February, 2010 Clean Up At Former Kirkby Pub A Kirkby-in-Ashfield eyesore has been cleaned up after its owners failed to respond to requests to tidy the site. more... Tuesday 16th February, 2010 Sutton Men 'Shaken' After Robbery A Sutton man has been left extremely shaken after a robbery at his home on Friday evening. more... Friday 12th February, 2010 Increase In Notts Salt Budget Nottinghamshire County Council is investigating an extra £100,000 in its salt budget and an extra £150,000 in repairing winter damage to the roads. more... Thursday 11th February, 2010 Hoon To Step Down As Ashfield MP Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon has announced he is to stand down at the next election. more... Wednesday 10th February, 2010 Missing Hucknall Woman Found A missing Hucknall woman has been found. more... Friday 5th February, 2010 Witnesses Sought To Kirkby Attack Police are appealing for members of a group who watched as a man was assaulted in Kirkby-in-Ashfield to examine their consciences and come forward with information. more... Thursday 4th February, 2010 Off-Duty Fireman Hailed As Hero An off-duty fireman is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a man and a woman from a house fire in Stanton Hill. more... Thursday 4th February, 2010 Local MP Expenses Repayments Revealed The findings of a review into MPs' expenses has been published. more... Wednesday 3rd February, 2010 Boost In Emergency Calls Performance Calling 999 in Nottinghamshire could put you in safe hands. more... Wednesday 3rd February, 2010 Disabled Learners Graduate Twenty local disabled learners are celebrating today after graduating from a course designed to better equip them for independent life. more... Monday 1st February, 2010 Pizza Delivery Takings Stolen A group of men stole takings from a pizza delivery worker in Kirkby-in-Ashfield on Saturday evening. more... Tuesday 26th January, 2010 Ken Dodd Fans Snap Up Tickets The legendary funny man returns to the Mansfield Palace Theatre in March and tickets for the annual gig go on sale this morning (9:30). more... Tuesday 26th January, 2010 The End Of An Era For Local Free Paper Mansfield 103.2 has learnt Nottingham Post Media group are to close the Mansfield and Ashfield Recorder after conducting a strategic review of its product portfolio. more... Friday 22nd January, 2010 Police Review Welcomed Nottinghamshire Police are welcoming a review into their services. more... Friday 22nd January, 2010 Motorcyclist Dies In Collision A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. more... Wednesday 20th January, 2010 Council Budget Consultation Continues Notts County Council have announced a new budget proposal which could see a reprieve for some services. more... Wednesday 20th January, 2010 Annesley Crash Victim Named Police have named a pensioner who died in a collision on the A611 in Annesley on Monday morning. more... Wednesday 20th January, 2010 Trio Raid Sutton Shop Three men stole cash during a robbery at a Sutton-in-Ashfield shop this week. more... Friday 15th January, 2010 BIG FREEZE 2010 - Council Services UPDATE Information on how the weather is effecting our local services across Mansfield, Ashfield, Bolsover and beyond. more... Friday 15th January, 2010 BIG FREEZE 2010 - Event Cancellations Information on how the weather is affecting events in Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover over the next few days. more... Wednesday 13th January, 2010 BIG FREEZE 2010 - King's Mill Hospital Update As the effects of adverse weather continues, King’s Mill Hospital is updating local residents and patients on how the tricky conditions are affecting services and treatment there. more... Wednesday 13th January, 2010 Ashfield District Council Offers To Collect Bags Of Waste In an effort to help residents whose refuse collection has been delayed because of the bad weather, Ashfield District Council are giving residents a helping hand. more... Wednesday 13th January, 2010 BIG FREEZE 2010 - STAGECOACH SERVICES The latest information on the Stagecoach Bus Services in the area more... Wednesday 13th January, 2010 Man Dies After Fall At Home A coroner’s court’s heard how a Sutton-in-Ashfield man died after falling down the stairs at home on New Year’s Day. more... Wednesday 13th January, 2010 BIG FREEZE 2010 - Latest King's Mill Advice Due to the treacherous road conditions today, and police advice only to travel if you have to, King’s Mill Hospital are advising people not to attend for their outpatient appointment unless absolutely necessary. more... Tuesday 12th January, 2010 Police After Sutton Collision Driver Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop following a collision on the A38 near Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Tuesday 12th January, 2010 Woman Arrested Following Underwear Theft A woman has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the theft of a large quantity of underwear from a factory in Kirkby-in-Ashfield in December. more... Tuesday 12th January, 2010 Nottinghamshire Grit Latest Despite the 150 tonnes of salt delivered to Notts County Council yesterday, they only have enough to treat the County's roads for a further two days. more... Monday 11th January, 2010 Police Release Images In Assault Investigation Police have released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Friday 8th January, 2010 Use The NHS Correctly During The BIG FREEZE NHS Nottinghamshire County are launching their ‘Right care, first time’ campaign as the cold snap takes hold. more... Thursday 7th January, 2010 BOGUS SNOW CLEARERS WARNING Thieves posing as Council workers stole over £500 from an elderly Council tenant today (Thursday 7 January) after offering to clear snow from her driveway. more... Thursday 7th January, 2010 Mansfield Palace Theatre INFO For customers attending the forthcoming run of Westfield Folkhouse’s Panto, Little Red Riding Hood at Mansfield Palace Theatre. more... Thursday 7th January, 2010 THE BIG FREEZE 2010 - Bus Information The latest on how the buses are running during the bad weather. more... Wednesday 6th January, 2010 School Closures THURSDAY 7th JAN A list of school closures for Thursday 7th January. more... Wednesday 6th January, 2010 The Home Of Grit Music Mansfield 103.2 has received record hits on the website this week after keeping people up-to-date with the latest info on the BIG FREEZE. more... Wednesday 6th January, 2010 Some Operations Postponed! King's Mill Hospital make the move after an increase in admissions in emergency and the weather conditions. more... Wednesday 6th January, 2010 Notts County Council Services Information UPDATE All the latest information from Notts County Council. more... Wednesday 6th January, 2010 Hoon Calls For Secret Ballot On Brown's Leadership Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon is one of two ex-cabinet ministers calling for a secret ballot on Gordon Brown's leadership. more... Wednesday 6th January, 2010 Mansfield 103.2 Sledging Advice A few handy tips to help you stay safe on the slopes around Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover courtesy of the RoSPA. more... Tuesday 5th January, 2010 School Closures WEDNESDAY 6th JAN A list of school closures for Wednesday 6th January. more... Tuesday 5th January, 2010 School Closures TUESDAY 5TH JAN Some schools are closed due to the freezing weather. Check out our latest list of closures more... Friday 1st January, 2010 Notts Police Have Busy New Year Nottinghamshire Police had a busy but quieter than usual night as the New Year was rung in across the county. more... Thursday 31st December, 2009 Duo Fined For Littering Two people have been fined over £500 each for littering as part of a clampdown to clean up Ashfield. more... Thursday 31st December, 2009 Academy First For Sutton? Sutton-in-Ashfield may get its first academy next year. more... Thursday 31st December, 2009 Notts Top Cop In Honours List A Nottinghamshire senior police officer is amongst those recognised in the Queen's New Years Honours List. more... Thursday 24th December, 2009 Tragic End To Sutton Pensioner Search The body of a missing Sutton-in-Ashfield pensioner has been found. more... Thursday 24th December, 2009 Police Hail Town Centre Crackdown Police teams have been out in force in Hucknall town centre stopping anti-related disorder. more... Wednesday 23rd December, 2009 Appeal For Missing Ashfield Man Police have put out an appeal to find a missing Ashfield man. more... Wednesday 23rd December, 2009 Ashfield CPOs To Get New Powers Community Protection Officers in Ashfield are to be given new powers in the new year after spending their first Christmas on the streets. more... Tuesday 22nd December, 2009 Police Hunt Underwear Robber Police are asking for help from the public after a large quantity of underwear was stolen from a factory in Ashfield last Thursday. more... Thursday 17th December, 2009 Kirkby Rapist Caged For Twenty Years A rapist from Kirkby-in-Ashfield has been sentenced to twenty years in prison. more... Wednesday 16th December, 2009 Toy Drive Just Days Away Sick youngsters who will be spending Christmas away from home this year are getting a very special visit on Saturday. more... Friday 11th December, 2009 Notts Police Authority Boss Quits The head of the Notts Police Authority has quit his job in protest at what he sees as huge problems within the county’s force and the organisation. more... Thursday 10th December, 2009 Man Charged With Manslaughter A Heanor man has been remanded in custody charged with the manslaughter of a Kirkby man. more... Thursday 10th December, 2009 Drop In Notts Crime For Sixth Year Crime across Nottinghamshire is continuing to fall, that’s according to latest police figures. more... Wednesday 9th December, 2009 Robin Hood Line Improvements Completed Half a million pounds worth of work to improve the speed on the Robin Hood Line in our area has been completed. more... Wednesday 9th December, 2009 Local NHS Needs To Cut Costs It's been revealed that the local NHS need to save £5m a year. more... Wednesday 9th December, 2009 Ashfield 'Red Flag' For Anti-Social Behaviour The Audit Commission has released a report on Nottinghamshire's public bodies today - and a 'red flag' has been given to Ashfield for anti-social behaviour. more... Friday 4th December, 2009 Mini-Moto Warning For Parents Those thinking of buying a child a mini-moto, quad bike or off-road motorbike for Christmas are being urged to reconsider. more... Thursday 3rd December, 2009 Charity Run In Aid Of Help For Heroes Two Mansfield Town fans are making a more difficult trip than most to this weekend's match - and they're raising money for charity. more... Thursday 3rd December, 2009 Drink-Driving Clampdown Underway The annual Christmas clampdown on drink drivers is well underway in Nottinghamshire. more... Thursday 26th November, 2009 Kirkby Bookmakers Robbed Police are appealing for witnesses after a Kirkby-in-Ashfield bookmakers was robbed. more... Tuesday 24th November, 2009 Waste Recycling Site Closure Plans To Be Discussed The public can have their say on plans to close the Sutton-in-Ashfield waste recycling site. more... Friday 20th November, 2009 Public Can Have Say On Council Budget The public are being urged to give their views on a set of proposals that have caused controversy in Notts. more... Friday 20th November, 2009 Cabinet Hold Meeting Close To Home Gordon Brown and a dozen ministers are in Nottingham today for a cabinet away day. more... Thursday 19th November, 2009 County Contact Axe Plans Defended Notts County Council have defended plans to cut six walk-in advice centres, two of which are in our area. more... Thursday 19th November, 2009 Plans On Show For New Academy Ashfield residents are being urged to have their say about plans for a new Academy. more... Thursday 19th November, 2009 Hucknall Man Fined For Dog Mess In Garden A Hucknall man has had to fork out over £950 for not clearing up after his dog in his own garden. more... Friday 13th November, 2009 Police Step Up Patrols In Local Woodland Police have stepped up patrols in an area of Notts woodland after reports of sexual activity taking place there. more... Friday 13th November, 2009 Camilleri Fury At Notts Cuts There's anger over plans by the Tory-led Notts County Council to cut services in Mansfield and Ashfield. more... Friday 13th November, 2009 New Non-Emergency Police Phone Number A new number for non-emergencies has been launched by Nottinghamshire Police. more... Thursday 12th November, 2009 Delay To New Look Hucknall Town Centre A major redevelopment of Hucknall town centre is now not expected to take place next year. more... Wednesday 11th November, 2009 Silence For Armistice Day Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover fell silent for two minutes at 11am for Armistice Day. more... Wednesday 11th November, 2009 Jobless Figures Show Sign Of Recovery The total number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover is continuing to fall. more... Tuesday 10th November, 2009 Air Travel Not Equal Says East Midlands MEP East Midlands passengers with lung conditions are being put off air travel by unfair surcharges - that's the concern of local MEP, Glenis Willmott. more... Tuesday 10th November, 2009 Cost Of Ashfield Show Revealed This year's Ashfield Show cost the District Council £340,000 to stage. more... Tuesday 10th November, 2009 Sutton Man Jailed After Car Crash A speeding driver whose car turned over and crashed into the front of a house in Mansfield has been jailed for a year. more... Monday 9th November, 2009 Handler Pleads Not Guilty To Dogs Deaths A police dog handler, accused of leaving two of his German Shepherds to die in his car while he visited Notts Police Headquarters, has pleaded not guilty. more... Sunday 8th November, 2009 Fallen Heroes Honoured On Remembrance Day Remembrance services are being held across Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover for those soldiers who have fallen in action during the two World Wars and more recent conflicts. more... Saturday 7th November, 2009 Over £1,500 Raised For Fantastic Cause Over £1,500 was raised in just four hours on Mansfield 103.2 this afternoon for Macmillan Cancer Support. more... Friday 6th November, 2009 Four Men Fined For No Rod Licence Four men have been fined a total of over £1,100 for fishing without a rod licence. more... Thursday 5th November, 2009 Over £30m Of Cuts Proposed By County Council Nottinghamshire County Council have revealed they're looking to cut over £30m worth of costs from next year's budget. more... Thursday 5th November, 2009 Helmer Steps Down From EU Post One of the East Midlands' top Tory MEPs has stepped down from his front bench position in the European Parliament. more... Thursday 5th November, 2009 Cigarettes Robbery At Sutton Shop Two men stole cigarettes and assaulted a Sutton-in-Ashfield shopkeeper in a robbery this week. more... Thursday 5th November, 2009 Church Blaze Treated As Arson Firefighters were called to put out a blaze at a Skegby church on Tuesday night. more... Thursday 5th November, 2009 Hedgehog Warning For Bonfire Makers Fireworks Night is a night of celebration and joy - but can be a very dangerous one, especially for little creatures. more... Wednesday 4th November, 2009 Kirkby Textiles Factory To Close There’s been a jobs blow in Kirkby-in-Ashfield today. more... Monday 2nd November, 2009 Cancelled Charity Bike Could Take Place 'Early Next Year' Organisers have apologised after a charity bike ride was cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather. more... Monday 2nd November, 2009 Have Fun But Safe Bonfire Night 'Have fun but be responsible' - that's the message to people in Ashfield wanting to celebrate Bonfire Night this year. more... Saturday 31st October, 2009 Operation Animism Going Well Police are warning adults that they could face an £80 fine if caught buying alcohol for under 18s. more... Saturday 31st October, 2009 Appeal Over Incinerator Contract Verdict There is to be an appeal against a High Court ruling that allows the public to see contract details about a planned incinerator in our area. more... Thursday 29th October, 2009 Ex-Forest Player Jailed For 18 Months Former Nottingham Forest footballer Marlon King has been jailed for 18 months for attacking a woman in a nightclub. more... Thursday 29th October, 2009 Kirkby Pub Temporarily Closed Last Weekend A Kirkby-in-Ashfield pub closed over the weekend for being in breach of licensing conditions. more... Thursday 29th October, 2009 Cowboy Builders Fight Starts Locally The fight against cowboy builders is being spearheaded by a local group. more... Wednesday 28th October, 2009 Tests Continue On Local Woodland Mystery still surrounds the reason why a number of dogs fell ill or died shortly after visiting a part of local woodland. more... Wednesday 28th October, 2009 Hospitals Outline Superbugs Strategy We can find out what our local health chiefs are doing to combat infections such as MRSA in our hospitals. more... Wednesday 28th October, 2009 Ashfield Expansion Plans Under Discussion Over eleven thousand more homes are needed in Ashfield over the next two decades to cope with a predicted rise in population. more... Wednesday 28th October, 2009 Caution Urged Over Vehicle Crime Police are asking drivers in Ashfield to help them in their fight against vehicle crime. more... Saturday 24th October, 2009 Trio Arrested Following Football Attack Three men have been arrested and released on bail in connection with an attack during a football match. more... Friday 23rd October, 2009 Police Name Road Crash Victims Two men who died in a road collision in Mansfield Woodhouse last night have been named. more... Friday 23rd October, 2009 Search After College Assault Police are looking for six white men after a 16 year old boy was assaulted at West Notts College at lunchtime. more... Wednesday 21st October, 2009 West Notts Funding Boost West Notts College is one of twelve organisations across England to receive a share of £7m of Government funding. more... Tuesday 20th October, 2009 Spate Of Car Break-Ins In Skegby A number of cars were broken into over the weekend in Skegby. more... Tuesday 20th October, 2009 Local Crime Data Now Available Residents across the county can now see if their area is a crime hotspot. more... Friday 16th October, 2009 Jobs Fear at County Council There are union fears that hundreds of jobs could be axed at Notts County Council if new proposals are passed. more... Thursday 15th October, 2009 More Dog Scares in Local Woodland Two more dogs have fallen ill after being walked in a part of local woodland. more... Thursday 15th October, 2009 Local Hospitals Get Massive Thumbs Up A hospital watchdog has once again praised services at King's Mill and Newark hospitals in its annual ratings. more... Wednesday 14th October, 2009 Latest Jobless Figures Announced Over 3,300 more people are claiming Jobseekers Allowance in Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover than a year ago. more... Tuesday 13th October, 2009 Honours for Local Care Workers Local health care workers have been honoured at a special awards ceremony. more... Tuesday 13th October, 2009 Alcohol Awareness Week is Underway Do you know how many units there are in alcohol? more... Saturday 10th October, 2009 Mansfield 103.2 Building Defaced Brunts Business Centre where Mansfield 103.2 is situated was the target of vandals last night. more... Friday 9th October, 2009 Sutton Care Home to Close Notts County Council have announced today that Aschroft Care Home in Sutton will close due to Legionella fears. more... Friday 9th October, 2009 Labour Keep Control of Ashfield An attempt to oust the current leaders of Ashfield District Council has failed. more... Thursday 8th October, 2009 Inquiry into Incinerator Put on Hold The public inquiry into whether an incinerator should be built near Rainworth has been put on hold until next year. more... Wednesday 7th October, 2009 Incinerator Plans Could Be Stopped The public inquiry into a possible incinerator in Rainworth could come to an abrupt stop. more... Tuesday 6th October, 2009 Incinerator Inquiry Begins The long-awaited public inquiry into plans to build an incinerator in Rainworth gets underway today. more... Friday 2nd October, 2009 Investigation into Pensioner's Scooter Death Police are appealing for witnesses after an 83-year-old woman died in a collision in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Thursday 1st October, 2009 Skegby Firefighter Triple Award A Skegby firefighter is to be honoured not once, not twice but three times at an awards ceremony tonight. more... Thursday 1st October, 2009 Ringmaster Scheme Unveiled A system that helps Hucknall's Neighbourhood Watch schemes work more effectively has been unveiled. more... Thursday 1st October, 2009 Mercian Regiment Start to Come Home Our local soldiers are beginning their return home after a third tour of Afghanistan came to an end last week. more... Thursday 1st October, 2009 Ashfield Flytipper Fined A Huthwaite man who tipped waste into a storm drain has been fined by Magistrates. more... Wednesday 30th September, 2009 Police Authority Needs Help The Nottinghamshire Police Authority needs your help. more... Wednesday 30th September, 2009 Change of Access at Kings Mill From today, for a period of about ten weeks, there will be no access to the wards via the old A&E entrance at Kings Mill Hospital. more... Wednesday 30th September, 2009 Dog Deaths Investigations Continue The investigation into the death of five dogs after they visited a woods in the Rainworth and Blidworth area continues. more... Tuesday 29th September, 2009 Illegal Workers Found in Mansfield and Ashfield Six illegal workers have been caught in local businesses. more... Tuesday 29th September, 2009 Clampdown on Anti-Social Behaviour The police are looking to stamp out anti-social behaviour in Mansfield and Ashfield. more... Friday 25th September, 2009 Schools Awarded for Excellence 28 local schools have been given top awards by The Arts Council or England. more... Friday 25th September, 2009 Have a Cup of Coffee for Charity Today, you can have a cup of coffee and raise money for charity. more... Thursday 24th September, 2009 'Poor' Benefits Service in Ashfield A new report says Ashfield residents are receiving a poor benefits service. more... Thursday 24th September, 2009 Walkers Warning After Dog Deaths Dog walkers are being warned to be extra careful in a part of woodland near Blidworth. more... Thursday 24th September, 2009 Cash Boost for Local Projects Projects around our area are getting a massive boost thanks to the Notts Fire & Rescue Service. more... Friday 11th September, 2009 Beware of Phone Scam Residents living across Mansfield and Ashfield are being warned about a phone scam by Nottinghamshire Police. more... Friday 11th September, 2009 Local Plan to Help Injured Soldiers Injured servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan are being given a lifeline, thanks to a local college. more... Wednesday 9th September, 2009 Police Dogs Hearing Today A police officer charged for causing unnecessary suffering to two Nottinghamshire police dogs is to appear before magistrates today. more... Wednesday 9th September, 2009 Biz Ex is Around the Corner Local companies are gearing up for Mansfield and Ashfield's biggest business convention. more... Thursday 3rd September, 2009 No Need for Swine Flu Panic as Schools Go Back Children are back at school this week and there's a worry that Swine Flu could return. more... Thursday 3rd September, 2009 Police Move To Calm Residents After Possible Stabbings Police have moved to calm residents of Stanton Hill following two possible stabbings in that area of Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Thursday 27th August, 2009 Britain's Moving Out Of The Recession? It's being claimed that a record recovery in business confidence signals the UK recession is at an end. more... Wednesday 26th August, 2009 Ashfield Libs Dems Call For Vote Of No Confidence There's been a call for a vote of no confidence on how Labour's running Ashfield District Council. more... Monday 24th August, 2009 New Emergency Department Opens Tomorrow At Kings Mill The first phase of the new emergency care centre at Kings Mill hospital is now complete. more... Thursday 20th August, 2009 Police Looking For Owner Of Stolen Jewellery Police are trying to trace the owner of a number of items of stolen jewellery that were recovered in the Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Monday 17th August, 2009 Pedestrian Improvement Scheme Completed In Kirkby A project to improve pedestrian links from West Kirkby-in-Ashfield to the town centre is complete. more... Monday 17th August, 2009 Sutton Man Admits To Fly Tipping A Sutton-in-Ashfield flytipper's admitted dumping and burning waste in Sherwood Forest. more... Friday 14th August, 2009 Swine Flu Centres Have Opening Hours Cut Kirkby-in-Ashfield's collection point for swine flu treatment will be reducing its opening hours. more... Wednesday 12th August, 2009 Fire Damages Four Bungalows Four bungalows in Hucknall were damaged following a house fire last night. more... Wednesday 12th August, 2009 Warning Over Bogus Officials Mansfield and Ashfield residents are being warned to be on the look-out for bogus officials. more... Wednesday 12th August, 2009 Slight Rise in Jobless Figures The number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance has risen slightly across Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover. more... Thursday 6th August, 2009 WNC Students Return From Their Trip To Ghana A number of West Notts College students have just returned from Africa. more... Wednesday 5th August, 2009 Larger Police Presence At Ashfield Show This weekend 15,000 people will descend on Sutton Lawn this weekend to see the Sugababes perform at this year's Ashfield Show. more... Tuesday 4th August, 2009 Thirteen Arrests on Sutton Train Witnesses are being sought after violence on a train on the Robin Hood Line at the weekend. more... Tuesday 4th August, 2009 Toy Drive Hits Top Gear Local residents are being told they can still make a difference to a sick child's Christmas this year. more... Monday 3rd August, 2009 Part Of Kirkby Enjoys 90% Drop In Anti-Social Behaviour Local residents are celebrating a massive drop in Anti-social behaviour in their area. more... Thursday 30th July, 2009 Search On for Hit and Run Driver A hit-and-run driver has knocked down and left a cyclist in Hucknall with a broken arm, nose and jaw and a dislocated wrist. more... Thursday 30th July, 2009 People's Award in Its Second Year Hospital workers in Nottinghamshire now have the chance to become a local hero by winning an award. more... Wednesday 29th July, 2009 More Motorists Tested in Crackdown A record number of drivers have been tested for drink and drugs during a recent Notts campaign. more... Tuesday 28th July, 2009 Sugababes WILL Still Be At The Ashfield Show Residents are being reassured that the Sugababes will still be performing at this year's Ashfield Show. more... Tuesday 28th July, 2009 ADC Launch New £1.7m Initiative To Keep Residents Safer Ashfield District Council have launched their latest weapon in their fight against anti-social behaviour and vandalism. more... Monday 27th July, 2009 ADC To Spend £1.7m On Making Residents Lives Safer Ashfield District Council have announced they're to spend £1.7m on making residents lives safer. more... Friday 24th July, 2009 Woman Punched in Face at Nightclub A woman suffered a broken nose after being punched in the face at a Nottingham nightclub. more... Friday 24th July, 2009 Council Confident Sugababes Are Still Coming To Ashfield Show Ashfield District Council say they are confident that residents will be watching The Sugababes perform live at the Ashfield Show next month. more... Thursday 23rd July, 2009 New Litter Campaign Launched In Ashfield A campaign's being launched in Ashfield to tackle lazy drivers who are careless with their rubbish. more... Wednesday 22nd July, 2009 Mansfield Peopel Clime Mount Snowdon For Charity Local PASIC supporters are climbing the highest mountain in Wales today. more... Tuesday 21st July, 2009 Notts Police Officer Suspended Following Dog Deaths A Notts Police Dog Handler has been prosecuted after 2 dogs died. more... Tuesday 21st July, 2009 Ashfield Show A Sell Out! Free tickets for Ashfield Show’s Saturday event were snapped up within hours and were all allocated by yesterday afternoon. more... Tuesday 21st July, 2009 Local GP Urges Public Not To Panic Over Swine Flu Ministers have rejected calls for schools to be kept closed after the summer - to avoid the spread of swine flu. more... Monday 20th July, 2009 Road Traffic Collision Victim Named A 55-year-old man who died following a road traffic collision in Teversal, near Sutton in Ashfield, has been named. more... Monday 20th July, 2009 Free Ashfield Show Tickets Now Available From today residents can get their free ticket for the Ashfield Show to watch pop-sensations the Sugababes. more... Friday 17th July, 2009 Fire Call Control Centre is Delayed A call centre that’s to deal with all fire emergencies in the East Midlands has been delayed once again. more... Thursday 16th July, 2009 Police Appealing For Witnesses To Fatal RTA A 55-year-old man has died as a result of a road traffic collision in Teversal near Sutton in Ashfield. more... Thursday 16th July, 2009 Notts Crime Falls for Sixth Year Crime is continuing to fall across Nottinghamshire, according to the latest figures. more... Thursday 16th July, 2009 New Scheme Launched By Notts Police To Tackle Speeding A campaign's begun to reduce the number of Nottinghamshire motorcyclists killed or seriously injured whilst on their bikes. more... Wednesday 15th July, 2009 Police Hunt Four Men After Store Robbery The hunt’s on for four men who robbed a Tesco Express store in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Friday evening. more... Wednesday 15th July, 2009 Local Jobless Figures Announced As unemployment nationally soars to almost 2.4 million, the picture is looking rosier for our area. more... Wednesday 15th July, 2009 Local Author Shoots Robin Hood Documentary The film camera's have been in Sherwood Forest as a local author takes a team into the woodland to shoot part of his Robin Hood documentary. more... Wednesday 15th July, 2009 West Notts Principal Receives OBE Today West Notts College Principal, Asha Khemka, receives her OBE today. more... Tuesday 14th July, 2009 Hoon 'Could Face Interrogation Questions' Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon could face fresh questioning over troops’ interrogation techniques in Iraq. more... Tuesday 14th July, 2009 Local GP Warns Public Not To Panic Over Swine Flu Further tests are being carried out on two people who died after contracting swine flu. more... Monday 13th July, 2009 Hospital Workers Up For Awards Hospital workers across our area now have the chance to become a local hero by winning an award. more... Friday 10th July, 2009 Mansfield Town FC Pay Tribute Former Steward Mansfield Town are inviting former stewards to pay tribute to Jim Sheppard – the 54 year old man who was tragically killed in Mansfield last week. more... Friday 10th July, 2009 Kings Mill Respond To Councillor RE: Car Parking Issue Kings Mill Hospital insist they are doing something about the car parking problem at their Sutton site. more... Friday 10th July, 2009 News On Tickets For Sugababes At Ashfield Show 14 Thousand tickets have officially been allocated for the Ashfield Show. more... Thursday 9th July, 2009 Diabetes Sufferers To Get Help At Kings Mill The NGS hope to help diabetes sufferers in our area to control thier condition better. more... Thursday 9th July, 2009 West Notts College Students Travel To Do Good In Africa A group of students from West Notts College are in Africa for the next 2 weeks. more... Wednesday 8th July, 2009 Time Capsule To Be Buried At Kings Mill Needles, x-rays and a hearing aid are some of the items that could be sealed in a Time Capsule that will be buried at Kings Mill Hospital today. more... Wednesday 8th July, 2009 Job Cuts At West Notts College West Notts College have confirmed that there will be a small number of job losses there. more... Tuesday 7th July, 2009 Mansfield Body: Trio Detained Three teenagers have appeared before magistrates this morning, charged with the murder of a Mansfield man. more... Tuesday 7th July, 2009 Ashfield Show To Be Ticketed Event Residents will have to have a ticket to see the Sugababes perform at this year's Ashfield Show but it still remains a free event. more... Tuesday 7th July, 2009 3 Local Teenagers Charged With Murder Police have charged three 15-year-old boys with the murder of Mansfield man, James Sheppard. more... Friday 3rd July, 2009 Hilda Jepson Death Update The son of a Huthwaite Pensioner has said that no amount of time in prison will be long enough for the man who caused her death. more... Thursday 2nd July, 2009 Investigation Launched Into Death Of Two Notts Police Dogs An investigation has been in launched in to the death of two Notts police dogs. more... Wednesday 1st July, 2009 Bulwell Fire Victim Formally Identified The woman who died in a fire at a house in Bulwell has been formally identified. more... Wednesday 1st July, 2009 Annesley Man Jailed On Drug Charges An Annesley man is one of 2 sent to prison after pleading guilty to possession of cannabis with intent to supply. more... Tuesday 30th June, 2009 New Bishop For Southwell And Nottingham Comes To Mansfield The new Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham was in Mansfield yesterday to celebrate his appointment. more... Tuesday 30th June, 2009 Pupils Get Huq-ed on Saving Energy A former Blue Peter presenter has been in Kirkby-in-Ashfield today helping youngsters save energy. more... Monday 29th June, 2009 20,000 People Want Radiotherapy Treatment For Kings Mill A local woman's thanked 20,000 people who've signed a petition about the lack of radiotherapy treatment at Kings Mill hospital. more... Friday 26th June, 2009 WNC Award Evening Tonight Pupils at a local college have the chance to shine tonight at an Oscar-style award ceremony at the Civic Centre. more... Friday 26th June, 2009 New West Notts College Campus Plans Shelved Plans for a new West Notts College campus will have to be put on hold after vital funding from the Learning And Skills Council was pulled this morning. more... Friday 26th June, 2009 Mansfield 103.2 Presenter Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson Music legend Michael Jackson has died from a suspected heart attack. more... Thursday 25th June, 2009 Help Save Somebody's Life! People across Nottinghamshire have the chance to make a difference and save somebody's life. more... Wednesday 24th June, 2009 Notts Historic Places At Risk 25 conservation areas in Nottinghamshire are at risk of neglect, decay or damage – that's according to a worrying report launched by the English Heritage. more... Wednesday 24th June, 2009 Police Appealing For Witnesses To RTA Police are appealing for witnesses after a red Vauxhall Vivaro van and a bicycle collided in Jacksdale last Friday. more... Wednesday 24th June, 2009 Seatbelt Crackdown Figures Released Over 400 Nottinghamshire motorists have been caught without their seatbelts on in the latest crackdown by police. more... Tuesday 23rd June, 2009 Police Appealing For Witnesses To Kirkby Assault Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Kirkby-in-Ashfield last night. more... Tuesday 23rd June, 2009 Arrests Made At Hucknall Carboot Sale Police arrested seven people and seized thousands of counterfeit DVDs, CDs and computer games in Hucknall on Sunday. more... Tuesday 23rd June, 2009 Skegby Pensioner Robbed At Husbands Grave A pensioner is recovering after the contents of her handbag were stolen as she tended her husband’s grave in Skegby. more... Monday 22nd June, 2009 Crackdown Begins On Stolen Goods Market A crackdown begins today to tackle Nottinghamshire's stolen goods market. more... Sunday 21st June, 2009 Police keeping Watchful Eye On Car Boot Sale Producers and sellers of counterfeit goods are being targetted in an operation today in Ashfield. more... Saturday 20th June, 2009 E-Fit Issued of Selston Burglar An 88-year-old war veteran has had his Selston home burgled twice this week. more... Friday 19th June, 2009 New Academy For Sutton? West Notts College is in discussions with Sutton Centre to create a new academy in Ashfield. more... Friday 19th June, 2009 Hucknall Police Enjoy A Weekend Of No Crime Police in Hucknall are delighted that a current crack down on anti-social behaviour seems to be working in the town. more... Thursday 18th June, 2009 Green Week for Health Workers Local health officials and workers are learning how to be environmentally friendly this week. more... Thursday 18th June, 2009 TV Training for Budding Actors A couple of local actors are looking to use their experience to help youngsters become the next TV star. more... Wednesday 17th June, 2009 Police Praise New Football Academy Notts Police have welcomed a local football team's decision to start up a new youth academy. more... Wednesday 17th June, 2009 Local Unemployment Figures Stay Static The number of people unemployed in Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover has stayed virtually the same. more... Tuesday 16th June, 2009 Police Hunt Sutton Flasher A description has been issued of a man who indecently exposed himself to two young girls. more... Monday 15th June, 2009 Bad Driving Habits Campaign Begins Today A campaign to crack down on bad driving habits in Nottinghamshire begins today. more... Monday 15th June, 2009 New Acts For Ashfield Show Revealed More big acts have been announced for this summers Ashfield show. more... Saturday 13th June, 2009 Local Trio Named in Honours List A Mansfield businessman is amongst those named from our area in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. more... Friday 12th June, 2009 Hold-Up at Ashfield Petrol Station Police are appealing for information to help find three men involved in a robbery at a petrol station in Ashfield. more... Friday 12th June, 2009 Local Residents Asked for Transport Views A small group of residents across Mansfield and Ashfield will be taking part in a special national survey from today. more... Friday 12th June, 2009 Abuse Victims Told Not to Suffer in Silence A new campaign aimed at encouraging people across Mansfield and Ashfield to report adult abuse is launched in Mansfield today. more... Thursday 11th June, 2009 UKIP Hit Back at Lib Dem Claims The UK Independence Party has hit back at claims that they act like football hooligans and louts in the European Parliament. more... Thursday 11th June, 2009 BNP Local Support 'Worrying' Says Lib Dem MEP The level of support for the BNP in the East Midlands European Elections is 'worrying', says a top Lib Dem MEP. more... Wednesday 10th June, 2009 Climbers Wanted for Fundraiser Local fundraisers are hoping to scale one of Britain's most famous mountains. more... Wednesday 10th June, 2009 Police Band Needs Recruits Notts Police are searching for some top brass to join their 46 strong Symphonic Wind Band. more... Monday 8th June, 2009 European Election Results Declared It's as you were in the East Midlands as the Euro Election results are announced. more... Friday 5th June, 2009 Tories Take Charge of Both County Councils In a dramatic day locally, Labour have lost control of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire County Councils for the first time since 1981. more... Friday 5th June, 2009 Notts County Council Election Results These are the full results from our area in the Nottinghamshire County Council elections. more... Friday 5th June, 2009 Hoon Quits Cabinet Ashfield MP Geoff Hoon's become the fifth member of the Cabinet to leave in the space of four days. more... Friday 5th June, 2009 Big Day In The World Of Politics As Votes Are Counted It could be a historic day locally as the results of the County Council elections are announced. more... Thursday 4th June, 2009 Notts Police Start Summer Drink-Drive Campaign Nottinghamshire Police have launched their Summer Drink-Drive campaign. more... Tuesday 2nd June, 2009 Hucknall Man Jailed A Hucknall man was sentenced to four years in prison after he was convicted of his wife’s manslaughter. more... Tuesday 2nd June, 2009 Man Admits Causing Death To Huthwaite OAP A car driver has admitted causing the death of an 88-year-old woman who was crossing a road in Huthwaite. more... Tuesday 2nd June, 2009 Two Notts MPs In Expenses Spotlight Mansfield MP, Alan Meale, is the latest member of Parliment to become embroiled in the expenses scandal. more... Friday 29th May, 2009 New Anti-Speed Device Launched A new device to combat speeding in certain areas of Mansfield has been launched. more... Friday 29th May, 2009 Road In Huthwaite Needs To Be Made Safer A Facebook petition has been launched to make a road in Huthwaite safer after a pensioner died as she crossed it. more... Wednesday 27th May, 2009 Fallen Soldier Hailed By Major Wellwishers gathered in Mansfield earlier to pay their respects to a Kirkby soldier who was killed in action. more... Wednesday 27th May, 2009 Funeral For Fallen Soldier The funeral of a Kirkby-in-Ashfield soldier, who was killed in action, takes place later today. more... Tuesday 26th May, 2009 Drugs Trio Jailed Three drug dealers caught in Sutton-in-Ashfield with Class A drugs worth more than £80,000 have been jailed for a total of almost 11 years. more... Tuesday 26th May, 2009 Police Want Witnesses To Attempted Burglary A pensioner suffered a dislocated shoulder and broken wrist after two offenders tried to snatch her handbag in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Tuesday 26th May, 2009 New Pharmacy Opens At Kings Mill The new pharmacy at Kings Mill Hospital gets it's official opening later. more... Tuesday 26th May, 2009 Expert Advice On Offer For Residents? Vulnerable people from Mansfield and Ashfield are set to benefit from expert financial advice if County Councillors approve new proposals. more... Thursday 21st May, 2009 Hoon Expenses Claim Rejected by PM The Prime Minister has rejected claims that Geoff Hoon avoided paying capital gains tax on the sale of his second home. more... Wednesday 20th May, 2009 Police Crack Paedophile's Computer A man who used encrypted files in an attempt to hide child abuse images has been jailed. more... Wednesday 20th May, 2009 Police Appealing For Witnesses To Fatal Road Crash Police are looking for a motorist who may have seen a fatal road crash in Huthwaite. more... Tuesday 19th May, 2009 Tesco Staff Left Shaken After Masked Robbery Staff were left uninjured but badley shaken when three masked men stole cash in a robbery at a Tesco Express store in Sutton-in-Ashfield last Friday night. more... Tuesday 19th May, 2009 Driver In Custody Following Death Of Pensioner A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody following the death of an 88-year-old pedestrian. more... Monday 18th May, 2009 Local Woman Killed In RTC An elderly woman died after she was struck by a car in Huthwaite, near Mansfield, last night. more... Monday 18th May, 2009 Local Crimestoppers Have Best Figures In The County More criminlas are being caught in Mansfield and Ashfield than anywhere else in the county by the Crimestoppers service. more... Friday 15th May, 2009 FA Cup Comes To Kirkby Football's oldest competition's cup comes to the area today. more... Thursday 14th May, 2009 Man Attacked In Hucknall A man’s jaw was broken in an unprovoked attack in Hucknall last week. more... Thursday 14th May, 2009 Crime In Notts Has Fallen Crime has fallen by almost 10,000 in Nottinghamshire, accoring to new figures. more... Thursday 14th May, 2009 Train Service To Skeg From Mansfield Hits Buffers A new direct train service which was penciled in to be launched this weekend has been put on hold for the time being. more... Wednesday 13th May, 2009 Fallen Soldier's Body Arrives In Britain The bodies of four soldiers killed in a single day in Afghanistan last week, including Kirkby-in-Ashfield man, Adrian Sheldon from 2nd Battalion The Rifles, have arrived back in Britain. more... Wednesday 13th May, 2009 Radiotherapy Sessions At Kings Mill Turned Down Plans to introduce radiotherapy session at Kings Mill Hospital for local cancer sufferers have been turned down. more... Wednesday 13th May, 2009 Fallen Soldier's Body Returns Home The bodies of four soldiers killed in a single day's violence in Afghanistan, including Kirkby-in-Ashfield man, Adrian Sheldon from 2nd Battalion The Rifles, will arrive back in Britain today. more... Tuesday 12th May, 2009 Notts Police Pilot New Software Nottinghamshire Police is the first force in the country to use a powerful new system that speeds up complex fraud cases. more... Tuesday 12th May, 2009 Sutton Man In Serious But Stable Condition A Sutton motorcyclist is in a 'serious, but stable,' condition after falling from his vehicle between Shuttlewood and Mastin Moor on the B6149 last Sunday afternoon. more... Saturday 9th May, 2009 Kirkby Soldier Tragedy It has emerged that one of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan was a man from Kirkby-in-Ashfield. more... Friday 8th May, 2009 Rich Morriss Charity Football Match Tomorrow Two local sporting sides go head-to-head today in a charity football match. more... Friday 8th May, 2009 Local Teen Charged A local teenager, who is alleged to have threatened a taxi driver with a knife before fleeing the cab, has been charged. more... Friday 8th May, 2009 Rogure Traders Are About Residents across Nottinghamshire are being urged to be more aware of dodgy door step callers. more... Thursday 7th May, 2009 103.2 Number 1 Commercial Station Mansfield 103.2 is the number 1 commercial radio station across Mansfield and Ashfield. more... Wednesday 6th May, 2009 Sugababes Will Headline Ashfield Show The headline act for this years Ashfield Show has been revealed. more... Tuesday 5th May, 2009 Sherwood MP Backs Gordon Brown Gordon Brown came under-fire again at the weekend - Communities Secretary Hazel Blears slammed the government for ''lamentable failures'' in recent weeks. more... Tuesday 5th May, 2009 Police Arrest 31 People Last Week Thanks To Operation Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Police teamed up for Operation Utah - a campaign which ran last week between Monday and Friday, targeting Criminals who travel between the three counties. more... Saturday 2nd May, 2009 Pupils Act on Climate Change Youngsters from a Rainworth school are some of 250 from across Nottinghamshire who are joining forces to help bring science to life. more... Friday 1st May, 2009 Three Injured in MARR Crash Three people were taken to hospital this morning following a road traffic collision on the MARR route. more... Friday 1st May, 2009 New TV Channel for Waiting Rooms A personalised television channel in doctor's surgeries is the new way for Nottinghamshire patients to get information. more... Friday 1st May, 2009 Canadian Choir Visits Huthwaite It's being called the event of the decade for Huthwaite. more... Wednesday 29th April, 2009 Police Name Motorcyclist in Fatal RTC A 27-year-old motorcyclist who died in a road traffic collision earlier this week has been named. more... Wednesday 29th April, 2009 Illegal Vehicles Seized Eight vehicles have been seized in Kirkby and Sutton-in-Ashfield after they were used illegally. more... Wednesday 29th April, 2009 Motorcyclist Dies in Sutton Crash A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Tuesday 28th April, 2009 Fatal Collision on Motorway A 37-year-old woman has died following an incident on the M1 in our area yesterday afternoon. more... Friday 24th April, 2009 Crime Has Fallen In Notts Crime has fallen in Nottinghamshire, according to the latest figures. more... Friday 24th April, 2009 Drivers Could Be Forced To Driver Slower Drivers could soon be made to stick to a 20 mile per hour speed limit in built up areas. more... Thursday 23rd April, 2009 It's St. George's Day! It's St George's Day today and the English are being urged to be more proud of their nationality. more... Wednesday 22nd April, 2009 Increase in Unemployment Slows Locally, there's been an increase in the number of people out of work across Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover but the rise has slowed down. more... Tuesday 21st April, 2009 More Needs To Be Done In Ashfield To Beat Credit Crunch The leader of Ashfield District Council says he's doing all he can to try and help Kirkby, Sutton and Huthwaite's town centres to survive the credit crunch. more... Tuesday 21st April, 2009 Police Appealing For Witnesses To Burglary Detectives investigating a robbery at the Tesco Express on Lowmoor Road in Kirkby-in-Ashfield have released CCTV images in an effort to identify the two offenders. more... Monday 20th April, 2009 Appeal For Witnesses To Hucknall RTC Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on Nabbs Lane in Hucknall, this month. more... Monday 20th April, 2009 Appeal For Witnesses To Hucknall RTC Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on Nabbs Lane in Hucknall, this month. more... Friday 17th April, 2009 Smart Water Will Improve Security Locally Burglars hoping to get away with stealing valuables from people's homes are more likely to get thanks to a special chemical. more... Thursday 16th April, 2009 Miners Compensation Boost Local colliery workers who suffer from a condition commonly known as miner’s knee will be able to get Government help from this summer. more... Thursday 16th April, 2009 Chances Of Being Burgled Reduced If you become part of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme the chances of you getting burgled is 4 times less likely. more... Thursday 16th April, 2009 Leisure Centre Closed In Hucknall A local swimming pool is closed today, tomorrow and Saturday. more... Thursday 16th April, 2009 More Parking In Sutton Parking for pensioners in Sutton in Ashfield has been made easier thanks to a community scheme. more... Wednesday 15th April, 2009 Former Stags Boss Launches 1st Book A former Mansfield Town manager has lifted the lid on his time at Mansfield Town in a new book. more... Wednesday 15th April, 2009 Notts Patients Being Treate Quicker Nottinghamshire's patients are being treated quicker than ever before and the system is set to continue to improve. more... Wednesday 15th April, 2009 Left Right And Centre Focus On The Future Of High Streets The area's town centres will be up for discussion this afternoon on Mansfield 103.2's Left, Right and Centre programme. more... Wednesday 15th April, 2009 Hillsborough Remembered 20 Years On It's 20 years to the day since the fateful FA Cup semi-final that resulted in the death of 96 fans. more... Thursday 9th April, 2009 Become A Link Between Notts Police And Residents People in Nottinghamshire have the chance to become a voice for local residents. more... Wednesday 8th April, 2009 Sutton-In-Ashfield Work to transform Sutton-in-Ashfield's bus station in to a brand new facility is near completion. more... Tuesday 7th April, 2009 Robbery at Sutton Bookmakers Staff at a Sutton-in-Ashfield bookmakers have been left shaken after a robbery at the weekend. more... Tuesday 7th April, 2009 Ashfield MP Expenses Revealed The Cabinet Minister who sent Britain's armed forces into the Iraq war claimed expenses on his constituency house and rented out his London home. more... Monday 6th April, 2009 Concerns For Missing Hucknall Girl Corcerns are increasing for the welfare of a missing teenage girl from Hucknall. more... Thursday 2nd April, 2009 Water Sports Centre Back Under NCC Control One of the country's top water sports facilities is getting a face lift. more... Thursday 2nd April, 2009 Crimestoppers Make 500th Arrest A mammoth milestone has been reached by Crimestoppers thanks to Nottinghamshire Police. more... Wednesday 1st April, 2009 Police Looking For Motorist After Incident Yesterday A bus passenger has been injured after a bus driver was forced to brake sharply because of the actions of an SUV motorist in Mansfield. more... Wednesday 1st April, 2009 Public Meeting Today On Local Incinerator Plans Plans for an incinerator near Rainworth will be discussed at a public meeting later. more... Tuesday 31st March, 2009 New Football Scheme Launched In Notts A new Football Skills Scheme will be launched tonight by the FA and Tesco at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. more... Tuesday 31st March, 2009 Public Meeting On Local Incinerator Plans Campaign group 'People Against Incineration' are holding a public meeting tomorrow to discuss plans for an incinerator that could be built locally. more... Monday 30th March, 2009 Police Appealing For Witnesses To RTC Police are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old man died in a road traffic collision over the weekend. more... Friday 27th March, 2009 Nigel Clough To Boycott New Cloughie Film The family of Nottingham Forest legend, Brian Clough, have vowed to boycott the film 'The Damned United'. more... Friday 27th March, 2009 Adverts For Abortions Pro-life groups say allowing abortion clinics to advertise would be a mistake. more... Friday 27th March, 2009 Doddy Tickets Go On Sale Today Tickets for Ken Dodd's show in May go on sale shortly and we are being told there are already big queues. more... Friday 27th March, 2009 Stop The Clot Campaign Continues 32,000 people die each year in the UK as a result of blood clots they get whilst stuck in bed in hospital. more... Thursday 26th March, 2009 Doddy Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow Residents are being reminded to turn up bright and early at Mansfield's Palace Theatre if they want to get their mitts on some Ken Dodd tickets. more... Wednesday 25th March, 2009 Future of Warwick Close Up For Discussion Local residents are being invited to have their say on plans to transform a run-down part of Kirkby-in-Ashfield this evening. more... Wednesday 25th March, 2009 Mortgage Broker Angry With Area's CCTV Footage A local mortgage broker who's business was targeted by mindless vandals can't believe that he's been let down by the area's CCTV system. more... Tuesday 24th March, 2009 Mayor Will Work With MP To Help WNC A rift between Mansfield's two most powerful men could be healed due to West Notts College. more... Monday 23rd March, 2009 ADC Want Police Officers To Be Made Safer The leader of Ashfield District is astonished at the number of Police Office that have been attacked in Nottinghamshire. more... Monday 23rd March, 2009 East Midlands MEP Backs Video Games Plans An East Midlands MEP is backing plans that would stop children playing unsuitable video games. more... Monday 23rd March, 2009 MP Hoon Looking To Get WNC Build Back On Track Following a talk programme on Mansfield 103.2, Ashfield MP, Geoff Hoon, has said he will do everything in his power to make sure the new West Notts College is built. more... Monday 23rd March, 2009 West Notts College Day Today On 103 The debate continues to rage over the delay to a Super College in our area. more... Thursday 19th March, 2009 ADC Back Enviromental Plans The Lib Dems want homes across the country to be made more environmentally friendly. more... Wednesday 18th March, 2009 Unemployment Figures Up Locally Almost 1,000 more people in Mansfield and Ashfield are claming Jobseeker's Allowance than they were a month ago. more... Wednesday 18th March, 2009 Mansfield 103.2 Looking To Expand The final touches are being made to possible plans for the expansion of Mansfield 103.2. more... Tuesday 17th March, 2009 It's St. Patrick's Day! Today it's St Patrick's Day. more... Tuesday 17th March, 2009 Mansfield Beer IS Safe Rumours surrounding the future of Mansfield Bitter have been put to bed this week by the company that now makes the town's famous brew. more... Monday 16th March, 2009 Next Stage Of Legacy Campaign Underway Young Trees grown from the legendary Major Oak are being planted near Edwinstowe this week to preserve the local woodland for future generations. more... Monday 16th March, 2009 Doors Open At Kings Mill New Build A new part of Kings Mill Hospital is opening it's doors to the media this morning. more... Monday 16th March, 2009 Exciting Plans At Mansfield 103.2? Exciting expansion plans for Mansfield 103.2 could be announced later. more... Friday 13th March, 2009 WNC New Build Plans On Hold There's been a blow to plans for a new super campus for West Notts College in Mansfield. more... Thursday 12th March, 2009 Safety Improvements To B6030 To Be Discussed Local residents meet this evening to discuss safety improvements to a nearby road that could help change their way of life forever. more... Wednesday 11th March, 2009 Soldiers Enjoy Get Together Before Afghanistan Trip Brave soldiers from the Territorial Army in Mansfield enjoyed one-last get together last night before heading off to Afghanistan. more... Wednesday 11th March, 2009 It's National Stop Smoking Day It's National No Smoking Day, today, and smokers across the area are being challenged to 'save a packet' by giving up cigarettes. more... Saturday 7th March, 2009 Ban for Coin Throwing Fan A teenager who threw a coin during a local football match has been arrested and banned from future games. more... Friday 6th March, 2009 Anti-Knife Crime Campaign Launched 'No More Knives', thats the message of a new major campaign to crack down on knife crime and raise awareness of the consequences. more... Friday 6th March, 2009 New Health Centres To Be Created Health Officials have agreed plans to create specialist centres for rehabilitation in Mansfield and Ashfield. more... Thursday 5th March, 2009 Cuts Expected at Local Rail Service There could be a loss of up to 160 jobs in a review of the running costs of East Midlands Trains. more... Thursday 5th March, 2009 Winners Of Crimestoppers Poster Announced Two West Notts College students will be leading a campaign to try and stop knife crime. more... Thursday 5th March, 2009 Mayor Admits A few Hiccups At PB Meeting Mansfield's Mayor says, overall, he's pleased with the way a new pilot scheme went on Saturday that gave £40,000 to community projects. more... Thursday 5th March, 2009 NCC Given Full Marks Nottinghamshire County Council have been given top marks in their latest inspection. more... Wednesday 4th March, 2009 Do You Recognise This Suspect? Police are appealing for information to help identify a man wanted in connection with a robbery in Hucknall. more... Wednesday 4th March, 2009 STI Awareness Campaign Starts A new scheme to make young people more aware of sexually transmitted diseases starts this week. more... Tuesday 3rd March, 2009 Winner Of Notts Police Poster Competition Announced Today pupils at West Notts College find out whether their art work will be used in a regional campaign. more... Monday 2nd March, 2009 Sutton Joinery Fined £10,000 An employer at a Sutton Joinery business where a teenage apprentice was killed in an accident at work has been ordered to pay £10,000 in fines and costs. more... Monday 2nd March, 2009 New Divisional Commander For Mansfield and Ashfield There's a change at the top of the local police force in two of our areas from today. more... Monday 2nd March, 2009 War Of Words Over ADC Council Budget There's a massive row growing over Ashfield District Council's financial plans for the next year. more... Thursday 26th February, 2009 Huthwaite Immigration Update Police have arrested 11 illegal immigrants in the Huthwaite area. more... Tuesday 24th February, 2009 Police Hunt Illegal Immigrants Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Police are currently carrying out an operation in the Huthwaite area following the discovery of 20 illegal immigrants in the back off a lorry earlier today. more... Tuesday 24th February, 2009 It's Only Flipping Pancake Day! This morning many of us will be seeing who's the number 1 tosser in the house – because today it's Pan Cake Day. more... Tuesday 24th February, 2009 Post Office Petition Continues Labour MPs across Nottinghamshire are being urged to back the 'Keep The Post Public' campaign. more... Monday 23rd February, 2009 Memorial To Be Erected in Bilsthorpe A local family are searching for relatives of the 14 men who died in a mining accident over 80 years ago. more... Friday 20th February, 2009 A614 Crash Inquest Starts The inquests into the death of six people who died in a crash on the A614 near Bilsthorpe last Friday are expected to open this morning at Nottingham Coroner's court. more... Friday 20th February, 2009 Prince Charles Visits Kirkby Today His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is visiting Kirkby-in-Ashfield today. more... Thursday 19th February, 2009 Forest Commission Receives National Award The local Forestry commission has been nationally recognized for its educational work with children. more... Thursday 19th February, 2009 Victims Of A614 Crash Officially Named The six victims of the weekend's horrific head-on car crash near Bilsthorpe have been officially named. more... Thursday 19th February, 2009 Robin Hood Line Hit By Metal Thefts After a number of tip-offs to Mansfield 103.2 News about vandalism and metal theft from the area's Robin Hood line – we decided to investigate how big the problem really is. more... Thursday 19th February, 2009 Stop The Clot Campaign Starts A life saving campaign is being launched in Nottinghamshire. more... Wednesday 18th February, 2009 Trio Fined £750 For Dropping Litter A trio who were caught littering but haven't paid their £75 fixed penalty notices have ended up paying 10 times more in fines. more... Wednesday 18th February, 2009 Skoda Is Best Skoda Dealership In The UK A local business have nationally recognised and commended for their hard-work in making their company one of top retailers around. more... Wednesday 18th February, 2009 Postal Workers Start Petitions Against New Move Local postal workers have called on Labour MPs across Nottinghamshire to demand a halt to the Government's privitisation plan for Royal Mail. more... Tuesday 17th February, 2009 Update To Horrific Car Crash - 17th Feb 2009 The post-mortem of 6 people who died in a head on crash on the A614 are expected to take place later today. more... Tuesday 17th February, 2009 Puppy Dumped In Pond The RSPCA is appealing for information after a man was seen dumping a puppy in a pond in Huthwaite. more... Monday 16th February, 2009 Residents To Choose How £60k Is Spent Locally Residents, community groups and voluntary organisations are being urged to help improve their local area. more... Friday 13th February, 2009 Prince Charles Is Coming To Our Area A local college is preparing for a royal visit from the future King of England. more... Thursday 12th February, 2009 Youth Football Tournament Next Week A week long football tournament is being held at the East Midlands Designer Outlet this half term. more... Thursday 12th February, 2009 Sexual Health Week At WNC A local college will be raising awareness on sexual health matters amongst students al this week. more... Wednesday 11th February, 2009 NCC Chairman Visits School 10 schools across Nottinghamshire are taking part in a performance at the Royal Concert Hall focusing on Global Warming. more... Wednesday 11th February, 2009 New Sherwood Forest Book Launched A new book that aims at offering an insight in to the history of one of the most legendary forests in the world has been launched locally. more... Tuesday 10th February, 2009 Ashfield MP To Switch On Solar Panels A local MP will help students switch on their new energy saving solar panels later this week. more... Monday 9th February, 2009 Sherwood Forest Centre Gets Thumbs Up The new proposed plans for the multi-million pound visitor centre in the heart of Sherwood Forest have been approved by local residents. more... Friday 6th February, 2009 Ashfield Show Row Rumbles On The future of the Ashfield Show may be in doubt due to the credit crunch. more... Friday 6th February, 2009 Motorway Crash Victim Named A 14-year-old boy from Ashfield who lost his life in a crash on the M1 on Tuesday night has been named. more... Friday 6th February, 2009 Confirmed School Closures - Monday 9th February This is the list of schools confirmed as closed on Monday. more... Thursday 5th February, 2009 Fitness Centre Beats The Freeze A Sutton-in-Ashfield fitness centre will be opening its doors as normal tonight despite the bad weather. more... Thursday 5th February, 2009 Refuse Collection Details The following information has been released for those who didn't have their refuse collected on Thursday. more... Thursday 5th February, 2009 Snow Cancellations & Information A list of cancellations and information phoned through to us via the MANSFIELD 103.2 SNOWLINE....01623 666022 more... Thursday 5th February, 2009 Grit Shortage In Notts Mansfield District Council are warning motorists to be careful on the areas roads this morning after confirming only major routes will be treated due to a grit shortage. more... Thursday 5th February, 2009 Confirmed Schools Closures - Thursday 5th February 2009 School closures across the area will appear here, as soon as Mansfield 103.2 hears about them. more... Wednesday 4th February, 2009 14-Year-Old Dies In M1 Collision A 14-year-old boy has died following an incident on the M1 in our area last night. more... Wednesday 4th February, 2009 Confirmed Schools Closed Today - 4th February 2009 Mansfield 103.2 can confirm that the following schools are closed today. more... Tuesday 3rd February, 2009 Confirmed School Closures The following schools have been confirmed as being closed today (3rd February 2009). more... Monday 2nd February, 2009 Start Of Scam Awareness Month Residents across Nottinghamshire are being warned of the dangers of scams - after figures show that people were ripped off to the tunes of over £80,000 last year. more... Friday 30th January, 2009 Ashfield Show To be Extended To 2 Days This year's Ashfield Show has been extended to 2 days. more... Wednesday 28th January, 2009 Sutton Youths Spend A Night Homeless Youngsters in Sutton had a taste of what it's like to be homeless at the weekend. more... Tuesday 27th January, 2009 Local School To Turn Green A school in Sutton-in-Ashfield is set to become the greenest in Nottinghamshire thans to the Co-op. more... Tuesday 27th January, 2009 Controversial Bus Lane Could Be Coming To Mansfield Local district councillors have expressed concerns about a proposed 18 month trial on Sutton Road from Whilmore Way to Hermitage Lane. more... Monday 26th January, 2009 New Online Service For Holocaust Centre The Holocaust Centre is marking Holocaust memorial day with the launch of a new educational website. more... Monday 26th January, 2009 Sankey Optimistic About Housing Market A Mansfield estate agent is confident that the estate of the housing market isn't as bad as many analysts are making out. more... Monday 26th January, 2009 Cannabis Now Class B A tougher law on Cannabis is to take affect from today. more... Thursday 22nd January, 2009 Hucknall Shopworker Faces Hefty Fine A Hucknall retailer was fined £1,050 and ordered to pay court costs of £423 after selling alcohol to under 18s from his shop ‘Your Local’, on Broomhill Road in Hucknall. more... Thursday 22nd January, 2009 Crime Reduction In Notts Crime in Nottinghamshire has fallen by almost 6% in figures released today. more... Wednesday 21st January, 2009 Drink Drive Results Released 164 Nottinghamshire motorists were found to be over-the-limit by police during their Christmas Drink-Drive crackdown. more... Tuesday 20th January, 2009 Drug Warning There are warnings that more young people are taking the class C drug, Ketamine. more... Tuesday 20th January, 2009 Hucknall Theft Police are appealing for witnesses to a handbag theft on Titchfield Court in Hucknall. more... Tuesday 20th January, 2009 Witnesses Needed To Attempted Kirkby Theft An annoymous good Samaritan is sought as a witness to an attempted theft on New Year's day. more... Tuesday 20th January, 2009 Virtual University Opens Its Doors A virtual university that aims to boost access to higher education in Mansfield and Ashfield is set to open its doors. more... Saturday 17th January, 2009 Skegby Hall Regeneration Boost The second phase of a project to preserve the heritage of an historic Nottinghamshire site has just got underway. more... Saturday 17th January, 2009 Ten Year Pet Ban For Sutton Woman A Sutton-in-Ashfield woman has been banned for keeping animals for ten years after causing unnecessary suffering to her two cats. more... Friday 16th January, 2009 Man Jailed For Producing Cannabis A man who helped to produce over £2.5m worth of cannabis in Jacksdale has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. more... Friday 16th January, 2009 West Notts Get The Nod From ADC Last night plans for West Notts College's new multi million pound super centre were given the go-ahead by Ashfield District Council. more... Thursday 15th January, 2009 Colliery Headstocks Decision It will be decided tonight whether the headstocks of a former local pit will come down. more... Thursday 15th January, 2009 Sutton Man Admits Dog Cruelty A dog owner in Sutton-in-Ashfield has admitted causing unnecessary suffering to his animals. more... Thursday 15th January, 2009 GCSE Results Table Released The latest league tables for GCSE results across the area have been released today — and most local schools have seen improved scores. more... Wednesday 14th January, 2009 Shopping Centre Defies Credit Crunch A local shopping centre has defied the credit crunch to see a massive increase in sales over the Christmas Period. more... Wednesday 14th January, 2009 Regeneration Work In Kirkby A major study is to take place in to how a problem area in Kirkby-In-Ashfield can be transformed. more... Monday 12th January, 2009 Paul Weller Is Coming To Mansfield A music legend, who's been described as the Modfather of Rock, is coming to Mansfield. more... Monday 12th January, 2009 Bike Campaign Starts In Notts A campaign launches today trying to cut out the number of biker deaths across Nottinghamshire. more... Friday 9th January, 2009 Tougher Mobile Laws Has Hardly Any Effect There's evidence tougher penalties for using hand-held mobile phones whilst driving have had hardly any effect. more... Wednesday 7th January, 2009 Recycle Your Christmas Tree If you waited until 12th night to take down your festive decorations then you may be wondering what to do with your used Christmas tree. more... Wednesday 7th January, 2009 Fewer RTA's Over Christmas Period Than Last Year Notts Police are praising motorists for the part they've played in making this Christmas a safer one on the roads. more... Wednesday 7th January, 2009 Lib Dem Shadow Minister Comes To Sutton The Liberal Democrats Shadow Leader Of The House Of Commons visits Sutton today to take a look at a new initiative to fight crime. more... Tuesday 6th January, 2009 Local Tory Calls For Tougher Action New figures released by the Tories this week show fatal stabbings are at an all-time high. more... Tuesday 6th January, 2009 Home Office Minister Comes To Sutton Home Officer Minister Vernon Coaker is in Sutton-In-Ashfield this morning. more... Tuesday 6th January, 2009 Plans For New Forest Visitor Centre To Be Revealed Local Residents are being given the chance to have their say on proposed plans for a £10.5 million pound visitor centre to be built at the heart of Sherwood Forest. more... Tuesday 6th January, 2009 WNC New Build A Step Closer Plans to build a new multi-million pound West Notts College moved a step closer last night. more... Monday 5th January, 2009 Cervical Cancer Jab For Notts School Girls Teenagers across Nottinghamshire are getting 'armed against Cervical cancer' following the success of a county-wide immunisation programme. more... Monday 5th January, 2009 Cervical Cancer Jab For Notts School Girls Teenagers across Nottinghamshire are getting 'armed against Cervical cancer' following the success of a county-wide immunisation programme. more... Monday 5th January, 2009 Work On Sutton Bus Station Underway Work to transform Sutton-in-Ashfield Bus Station into a state-of-the-art facility starts today and will be marked with a cutting ceremony. more... Wednesday 31st December, 2008 West Notts Principal Gets OBE West Notts College Principal Asha Khemka has been recognised in the New Year's Honours list with an OBE for services to further education. more... Wednesday 31st December, 2008 Give Your Car The Once Over Many people in Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover will be using their time off this week to visit friends and family. more... Wednesday 31st December, 2008 Don't Make It An SDI New Year Health chiefs in Nottinghamshire are warning New Year revellers about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. more... Tuesday 23rd December, 2008 Plea For Oxygen Tank Return A Sutton lady. who is currently waiting for a lung transplant, could have her Christmas ruined by callous thieves. more... Friday 19th December, 2008 Four Remanded In Custody The four people charged with the murder of a Clumber Park gamekeeper have appeared in court. more... Wednesday 17th December, 2008 New Crime Force Set To Be Unleashed In Ashfield A local District Council have announced that they're set to unleash the ultimate crime-fighting force on to the streets of Ashfield. more... Tuesday 16th December, 2008 Crack Down on Fly Tipping Today Banned drivers, un-roadworthy vehicles and vans illegally carrying waste are being targeted as part of a local multi-agency crackdown. more... Tuesday 16th December, 2008 Local Man Charged With Murdering His Wife A Hucknall man has today been charged with the murder of his wife. more... Tuesday 16th December, 2008 Christmas Songs Begin On Mansfield 103.2 Due to popular demand and after a phone vote, sparked by John B Tannen, Mansfield 103.2's Christmas songs are here!!! more... Friday 12th December, 2008 Smith Caged For At Least 30 Years A Skegby man who brutally murdered his next door neighbour Hilda Owen has been jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years to serve. more... Friday 12th December, 2008 Take Extra Care On The Icy Roads Notts Police are reminding motorists to take extra care whilst out and about after an increase in the number of accidents because of icy roads. more... Friday 12th December, 2008 Don't Leave Your Cars Running Motorists are being warned not to leave their cars running and unattended as the cold weather continues. more... Thursday 11th December, 2008 Murder Trial Jury Sent Home A murder trial jury who are considering the case of a Skegby man accused of killing his next door neighbour, Hilda Owen, has been sent home for the night. more... Thursday 11th December, 2008 This Year's Christingle Promises To Be Different A local budding vicar has decided to take the message of Christingle a step further this year. more... Thursday 11th December, 2008 Local GP Warns Residents About The Pill Women will be able to get the Pill from a chemist without a prescription as of next year. more... Wednesday 10th December, 2008 Drink Drive Campaign Re-Launched This year’s campaign to clamp down on those who drink and drive or take drugs and drive is well under way in Nottinghamshire. more... Wednesday 10th December, 2008 Cigarette Displays Set To Be Banned? Cigarette displays are likely to be banned as part of the latest attempt to stop young people smoking. more... Monday 8th December, 2008 Hucknall Men Arrested For Counterfeit DVDs Six men were arrested and one of them has appeared in court today following a raid on stalls in the field next to Hucknall Market yesterday. more... Monday 8th December, 2008 Robbery In Hucknall Hucknall police are investigating a robbery at the Co-op supermarket on Portland Road. more... Thursday 4th December, 2008 Update From Hilda Owen Murder Trial A Skegby man on trial at Nottingham Crown Court told a jury it was 'ridiculous' to suggest he murdered his 71 year old next door neighbour, Hilda Owen. more... Thursday 4th December, 2008 Motorists Warned Not To Drink And Drive Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be merry but Notts police insist that festive cheer is no excuse for drink driving. more... Wednesday 3rd December, 2008 Notts Police Launch Drink/Drive Campaign Nottinghamshire Police are warning drivers that the credit crunch is no excuse for driving under the influence of drink or drugs this Christmas and New Year. more... Tuesday 2nd December, 2008 Man Charged With Drug Trafficking A man has been charged with drug trafficking offences after more than £1,000,000 worth of drugs were recovered. more... Tuesday 2nd December, 2008 High-Visibility Vests For Criminals Is A Good Idea A scheme for criminals to wear high-visibility vests while they do community service is being attacked. more... Tuesday 2nd December, 2008 West Notts Help To Tackle Knife Crime Police are working with a local college to involve students in a competition to design a new anti-knife crime campaign and raise awareness. more... Saturday 29th November, 2008 It's Dr Who Day in Kirkby The Daleks are invading Ashfield. more... Friday 28th November, 2008 Ghostly Goings On At Annesley Hall He used to be a skeptic and thought the idea of ghosts and the supernatural were nonsense - now a local builder is not sure. more... Friday 28th November, 2008 More Presents Needed For Kids Gift Appeal The kids gift appeal are still looking for more people to donate their unwanted toys. more... Thursday 27th November, 2008 Distraction Burglary Campaign Leads To 30 Arrests 30 people have been arrested in a distraction burglary campaign being run by five police forces including Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. more... Wednesday 26th November, 2008 Local Bus Station To Be Revamped? Nottinghamshire County Council have announced they are starting a consultation process that will lead to the revamp of a local bus station. more... Tuesday 25th November, 2008 New Horse Campaign Launched An East Midlands MEP is launching a campaign to stop horses being injured and even dying whilst on long lorry journeys across Europe. more... Monday 24th November, 2008 Safety Needs To Be Upped On Robin Hood Line There are calls for more safety measures on the area's railways after two people lost their lives on the Robin Hood Line over the weekend. more... Monday 24th November, 2008 New Knife Campaign Stars In Notts Youngsters can report on knife crime anonymously from today as a new initiative starts in Nottinghamshire. more... Monday 24th November, 2008 Pupils By Paralympian Gold Medallist Wheelchair Local school pupils, who set up a fund to buy a new ultra-modern wheelchair for Paralympian Gold Medallist swimmer, Sam Hynd, have reached their target. more... Saturday 22nd November, 2008 Local Couple Start Baby P Petition A local couple have started a petition demanding action following the tragic death of Baby P. more... Thursday 20th November, 2008 Kilroy Shouldn't Be MEP Anymore Calls are growing for Robert Kilroy-Silk to step down as an East Midlands MEP following his appearance in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here. more... Thursday 20th November, 2008 Mansfield And Ashfield Set To Get Silicon Valley A multi-million pound technology park is to be built alongside the proposed new West Notts College site on the MARR route. more... Wednesday 19th November, 2008 11 New Fire Fighters For Notts Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 11 new fire fighters at stations across the county. more... Wednesday 19th November, 2008 We Should Have More Faith In Youths A children's charity has revealed young people are being demonised in the UK. more... Tuesday 18th November, 2008 Police Looking To Recruit Over the next couple of weeks events will be held across the county to encourage members of the public to join Notts Police. more... Friday 14th November, 2008 Quartet Jailed Over Stabbing Four people from Mansfield have been jailed over the stabbing of a Sutton-in-Ashfield man. more... Friday 14th November, 2008 Four People To Be Sentenced Later Today The sentencing takes place later of two men and two youths over the stabbing of a Sutton-In-Ashfield man. more... Friday 14th November, 2008 It's Day 5 Of Colleges Week All this week it's colleges week – which helps to celebrate the role they play in unlocking talent in communities and transforming the lives of learners. more... Thursday 13th November, 2008 Owen Murder Trial Opens A Skegby man has gone on trial accused of brutally killing his 71-year-old next door neighbour in order to solve his financial difficulties by inheriting her house and money. more... Thursday 13th November, 2008 It's Day Four Of Colleges Week This week Colleges across the country are celebrating National Colleges Week. more... Thursday 13th November, 2008 ADC Leader Back Plans To Tackle Booze The leader of Ashfield District Council have welcomed plans by his party to tackle booze problems. more... Wednesday 12th November, 2008 It's Day Three of College's Week!!! All this week it's the first ever national colleges week. more... Wednesday 12th November, 2008 Big Bob Won't be Going In The Jungle Tennis champion Martina Navratilova, Ex-blue singer Simon Webb and former MEP Robert Kilroy-Silk are all heading into the jungle for "I'm A Celebrity." more... Wednesday 12th November, 2008 Hilda Owen Murder Trail Commences The trial of a neighbour accused of the murder of a Skegby pensioner begins today. more... Tuesday 11th November, 2008 Sutton Man Jailed for 7 Years A local man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for being concerned in the supply of heroin. more... Tuesday 11th November, 2008 It's The 2nd Day Of Colleges Week!!! This week is the first ever national colleges week. more... Tuesday 11th November, 2008 It's Time For a Flu Jab The winter weather is just around the corner and GP's say now is the time for your flu jab. more... Tuesday 11th November, 2008 Today We Remember Those Who've Fallen Today the nation will fall silent as it remembers loved ones, family members and friends who died serving their country in the Great War, Second World War as well as those more recently who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. more... Monday 10th November, 2008 Ashfield MP Wants More Fairer Speed Cams Speaking to a Sunday Newspaper Ashfield MP and Transport Minister, Geoff Hoon, has said he wants to see more fairer speed cameras installed on UK roads. more... Monday 10th November, 2008 It's The Start Of Colleges Week!!! This week it's the first ever national Colleges Week - it celebrates the role they play in unlocking talent in communities and transforming learner's lives. more... Monday 10th November, 2008 E-Mail Warning For People In Notts Nottinghamshire Police are warning people to be aware of an international e-mail scam after it reached Nottingham. more... Friday 7th November, 2008 Local Road Safety Scheme Wins Award A Nottinghamshire Road Safety scheme aimed at reducing moped and motor scooter casualties has won a prestigious national award. more... Thursday 6th November, 2008 Local Businesses Welcome Interest Rate Cut A 1.5% interest rate cut by the Bank of England has been welcomed locally. more... Wednesday 5th November, 2008 Police Confirm M1 Death A man has died following a crash on the M1 motorway in the early hours of this morning. more... Wednesday 5th November, 2008 Look After Your Pets During Bonefire Night Pet owners are being urged to not forget about their four legged friends. more... Wednesday 5th November, 2008 Lets Have A Safe Bonfire Night With all the excitement of Bonfire night already in the air, it's easy to get swept up with all the lights and the magic of the fireworks. more... Monday 3rd November, 2008 Men From New Ollerton Jailed Three men have been jailed for a grudge arson attack on empty shop premises in New Ollerton. more... Monday 3rd November, 2008 Man Assaulted Outside Kings Mill Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 23-year-old man outside Kings Mill hospital. more... Saturday 1st November, 2008 £16m Leisure Facility Opens Double Olympic gold medal winner Dame Kelly Holmes is in Sutton-in-Ashfield this morning. more... Friday 31st October, 2008 Let It Be A Safe Halloween Although most of us will be dressed a bit differently tonight – with Halloween in full flow – Police do not expect our behaviour to be different. more... Thursday 30th October, 2008 Nine Jailed After Operation Core A massive covert police operation against drugs supply in the East Midlands has seen nine men jailed for a total of 54 years and nine months. more... Thursday 30th October, 2008 Local MEP Backs Euro Plan European plans to force public bodies to consider the enviroment impact of vehicles before buying them have been welcomed by an East Midlands MEP. more... Thursday 30th October, 2008 We Should Have Day For Britishness A plan for a national day to celebrate Britishness has been scrapped. more... Wednesday 29th October, 2008 Man Dies In M1 Collision - 7:40pm Update Police have confirmed that a man has died in a collision at lunchtime that closed the M1 in our area all afternoon. more... Wednesday 29th October, 2008 Two Local Compaines Join Forces To Help Residents Two local companies have joined forces to offer local people a helping hand during the credit crunch. more... Wednesday 29th October, 2008 More Needs To Be Done About Bullying Most children don't have anywhere to turn to if they're getting bullied. more... Monday 27th October, 2008 Sutton Sub Poster Master Jailed A Sutton in Ashfield post master, who was found guilty of stealing, £200,000 has been jailed for three years and three months. more... Monday 27th October, 2008 Local Traders To Get Help Good and honest local traders are being given a helping hand to get through the credit crunch. more... Friday 24th October, 2008 ASDA Reaches It's 30th Birthday ASDA supermarket in Sutton is celebrating it's 30th Birthday today. more... Friday 24th October, 2008 Speed Cameras Should Stay! Claims made by a Mansfield Councillor that speed cameras are only there to make money have been slammed by a local road safety campaigner. more... Thursday 23rd October, 2008 Notts Police Crime Figures Released The county's quarterly crime figures have been released this morning by Notts Police. more... Thursday 23rd October, 2008 Panto Tickets Sales Reach 70% 70% of tickets have now been sold for this year's Mansfield Panto. more... Thursday 23rd October, 2008 Youngsters Brighten Up Ashfield Ashfield District Council has teamed up with a local school to undertake bulb planting this afternoon. more... Wednesday 22nd October, 2008 Sunday Train Service For Mansfield A Sunday train service will run in Mansfield for the first time in forty years from December. more... Tuesday 21st October, 2008 Witnesses Sought To Kirkby Attempted Theft Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. more... Tuesday 21st October, 2008 SATS Scrapped Teachers are welcoming the end of national tests for fourteen year olds. more... Tuesday 21st October, 2008 Youngsters Perform At The Palace Youngsters from across Notts will be showcasing their talent at Mansfield's Palace Theatre this evening and tomorrow night. more... Tuesday 21st October, 2008 Lets Have A Safe Halloween With ghosts and ghoul sightings expected to increase this month Notts Police are taking extra measures to ensure any spooky and late night behaviour remains within the law. more... Monday 20th October, 2008 Local Man To Sell First Poppy In Notts A Selston-born World War II veteran will sell the first Remembrance Day poppy in Nottinghamshire. more... Friday 17th October, 2008 Kings Mill Open Day Tomorrow Local Paralympic star, Sam Hynd, will be a VIP guest at Kings Mill Hospital this weekend. more... Thursday 16th October, 2008 Derek Acorah Might Just Be Coming To The 103.2 Studios Yesterday's Left, Right and Centre Talk programme may have bagged 103.2 a visit from two of the most famous names in the Paranormal world. more... Thursday 16th October, 2008 Our Olympic And Paralympic Stars Head To London This morning all the Olympic and Paralympic stars are in London for the big victory parade. more... Tuesday 14th October, 2008 West Notts Open Evening Tonight A local college is holding an open evening tonight. more... Tuesday 14th October, 2008 Police Need To Speak To Moped Rider Police need to speak to the rider of a blue mo-ped as a possible witness to a fatal collision in Cuckney. more... Tuesday 14th October, 2008 Police Appeal To Witnesses To Sutton Road Crash A male pedestrian was left with serious head injuries after a road traffic collision happened in Sutton-in-Ashfield last Sunday. more... Tuesday 14th October, 2008 It's 'Not In My Neighboughood' Week! Several health organisations from across Notts have joined forces to fined out how much local people know about alcohol. more... Monday 13th October, 2008 Police Reveal CCTV Stills In Connection With GBH Case Police have released CCTV still of three people they want to speak to in connection with a GBH case in Sutton on Sunday 14th September this year. more... Monday 13th October, 2008 PM To Give A Speech To Local Organisations Gordon Brown is set to deliver a special video speech to local businesses today. more... Friday 10th October, 2008 West Notts Award Evening Tonight It's West Notts College's Celebratory Award Ceremony this evening at the town's Civic Centre. more... Friday 10th October, 2008 Mental Health In Spotlight All this week, people in Mansfield and Ashfield have been made aware of the realities of mental health. more... Thursday 9th October, 2008 Council Has Money In Icelandic Bank Bolsover District Council have revealed they have £3m invested in one of the Icelandic banks that are in trouble. more... Thursday 9th October, 2008 Police Women Want To Work In Notts Nottinghamshire police has been named as one of the top 50 places where women want to work in the UK. more... Thursday 9th October, 2008 ADC Chief Exec Seeks Retirement Ashfield District Council is set to lose the services of it's chief Executive. more... Wednesday 8th October, 2008 Fly-Tipping in Annesley The Environment Agency is appealing for witnesses to help catch the person who's been fly-tipping at a local beauty spot. more... Tuesday 7th October, 2008 Sirrel's Funeral This Lunch Time The funeral of the former Notts County manager, Jimmy Sirrel, takes place in Nottingham this lunch time. more... Tuesday 7th October, 2008 Bailed Straw Blaze Fire Fighters from Ashfield are still at the site of a fire that took place in the early hours of this morning on Sutton Back Lane. more... Saturday 4th October, 2008 Man Jailed After Pub Arson A Sutton man's been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after causing £112,000 worth of damage by setting fire to a pub. more... Friday 3rd October, 2008 Hoon Appointed Transport Secretary Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has announced his new-look cabinet following a re-shuffle this morning. more... Friday 3rd October, 2008 New Police Chief In Ashfield Ashfield South has a new Local Area Police Commander. more... Friday 3rd October, 2008 Will Hoon Survive Cabinet Reshuffle We'll find out later who the winners and losers are in Prime Minister, Gordon Brown's cabinet reshuffle. more... Thursday 2nd October, 2008 New Heart Procedure At Kings Mill Over 70 local heart patients are now benefiting from a new procedure being performed at Sutton-In-Ashfield's Kings Mill Hospital. more... Thursday 2nd October, 2008 New Motorcyle Campaign Starts Today Motorcyclists in Nottinghamshire are going to be stopped in their tracks and given road and vehicle safety advice and a free reflective tabard as part of a new campaign aimed at reducing biker deaths in the county. more... Thursday 2nd October, 2008 Geoff Hoon To Be Shown The Door? It's reported Prime Minister Gordon Brown is planning to announce a cabinet re-shuffle in the next few days. more... Thursday 2nd October, 2008 Sutton Man Jailed For 3 Years A 36-year-old Sutton man, described as a professional burglar, has been jailed for three years for a string of offences. more... Wednesday 1st October, 2008 Images To Be Put On Cigarette Packets Smokers could be in for a shock when buying their next packet of cigarettes. more... Tuesday 30th September, 2008 Missing Pensioner's Body Found A missing Rainworth pensioner has been found dead. more... Monday 29th September, 2008 Plans For New Footpath Go On Display Tonight Plans go on display tonight for a new footpath that could finally join two ends of a local village together. more... Saturday 27th September, 2008 'One Man Crime Wave' Jailed A prolific burglar who broke into hundreds of Nottinghamshire homes and stole valuables worth an estimated £1.2m has been jailed for 12 years. more... Friday 26th September, 2008 Man Jailed For Assaults On Girl A 30-year-old man has been jailed indefinitely after admitting three serious sexual offences on an eleven-year-old Annesley Woodhouse girl. more... Friday 26th September, 2008 Complaints About Notts Police Have Fallen Nottinghamshire has bucked the trend as the number of complaints about the police has fallen. more... Thursday 25th September, 2008 Hoon To Face The Chop In A Cabinet Re-Shuffle? Gordon Brown's expected to reshuffle his cabinet in the next few days following his conference speech to the Labour party earlier this week. more... Tuesday 23rd September, 2008 Local Sub Post Master Trial Update A jury have been told that a Sutton Sub Post Master who is accused of stealing more than £200,000 in cash over 8 months could offer no explanation when seen by the police. more... Tuesday 23rd September, 2008 Kirkby Mum Wants To Prevent Work-Place Accidents A Kirkby-In-Ashfield mum who lost her leg in a fork lift truck accident is using her experiences to prevent similar accidents. more... Tuesday 23rd September, 2008 A Local Sub Postmaster Has Gone On Trial A sutton sub postmaster has gone on trial accused of stealing over £200,000 pounds. more... Thursday 18th September, 2008 Get Big Bob Into The Jungle A campaign has begun to get a local star on the next series of "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here". more... Wednesday 17th September, 2008 Witnesses Sought To Broken Jaw Attack A 39-year-old man was left with a broken jaw after being assaulted outside his home in Kirkby-in-Ashfield at the weekend. more... Wednesday 17th September, 2008 Body Found At Skegby House A body of a woman has been found at a house in Skegby today. more... Tuesday 16th September, 2008 Man Charged Following Heroin Haul Police have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a £1m seizure of heroin recovered in Sutton-in-Ashfield in June this year. more... Tuesday 16th September, 2008 Paralympic Hero Celebrations Announced Kirkby-in-Ashfield swimming sensation Sam Hynd will get a hero's welcome when he returns home from his Paralympic adventure next week. more... Tuesday 16th September, 2008 Kirkby Man Given 22 Years A Kirkby man will be behind bars for 8 years after being convicted of arson, drugs supply and firearms offences. more... Friday 12th September, 2008 Gary Hardy Jailed For 20 Years A 45-year-old man, responsible for bringing millions of pounds worth of Class A drugs into Ashfield, has been jailed for 20 years at Nottingham Crown Court today. more... Friday 12th September, 2008 Hucknall Residents Called To Meeting Hucknall North residents have the chance to share their views on community policing at an Open Morning tomorrow. more... Thursday 11th September, 2008 Man Dies In Sutton Car Crash A 65-year-old man has died following a crash on the A38 in Sutton-in-Ashfield. more... Monday 8th September, 2008 Forest Legends Come To The Area This Wednesday Nottingham Forest legends will be donning the famous red shirt and boots for a charity football match. more... Saturday 6th September, 2008 Concert Cancelled Due To Bad Weather A special charity concert at Thoresby Hall due to take place from 4 o'clock this afternoon has been cancelled. more... Saturday 6th September, 2008 Police Crackdown To Be Extended Over 500 Nottinghamshire motorists have been fined in the first four days of a police crackdown. more... Friday 5th September, 2008 Stolen Goods Recovered In Ashfield Police in Kirkby-in-Ashfield have recovered a large quantity of stolen goods from homes on the Coxmoor Estate. more... Friday 5th September, 2008 Lib Dems Back Energy Call Liberal Democrats in Ashfield have given their strong backing to ambitious calls by Nick Clegg for Britain to become self-sufficient in energy. more... Thursday 4th September, 2008 Tests Boost For Notts Pupils Pupils from across Nottinghamshire have performed better than the national average in their Key Stage One tests. more... Thursday 4th September, 2008 Cervical Cancer Jab Thumbs Up A local GP and member of the HPV Immunisation Group has welcomed the vaccination of all Year Eight girls against cervical cancer. more... Thursday 4th September, 2008 New Secondary School Students Will Stay On Until They're 17 Those beginning secondary school are about to make history more... Wednesday 3rd September, 2008 Local Drug Baron Ordered To Pay Up A Drug Baron, from Sutton-In-Ashfield, has been told that he must pay back only part of a fortune he made through crime. more... Wednesday 3rd September, 2008 Local Councillor Hits Back At Claims UK Needs More Prisons A local Independent Councillor is hitting back at claims that Britain needs more prisons to tackle the overcrowding crisis. more... Tuesday 2nd September, 2008 Local Company Targetted By Vandals A local car company say they are under siege following a couple of costly acts of vandalism on their business. more... Tuesday 2nd September, 2008 Hucknall Youth Jailed For 3 Years A teenager has been jailed after robbing and attacking two men in Hucknall at knife point. more... Tuesday 2nd September, 2008 Huthwaite Killer's Inquest Opens A Huthwaite man who sparked Nottinghamshire's biggest ever manhunt after shooting dead his newly-wed daughter was determined to starve himself to death in jail, an inquest has heard. more... Monday 1st September, 2008 First Motorist Clampdown Figures Released Notts Police have stopped and dealt with 250 motorists in the opening hours of a crackdown on drivers who haven't “Broken The Habit”. more... Sunday 31st August, 2008 Cash Boost For Local Jobs Half a million pounds is being spent locally, helping people who struggle to get to work. more... Saturday 30th August, 2008 Winter Fuel Payments Appeal Older people in Nottinghamshire are being urged to claim their Winter Fuel payments to help them with higher energy costs. more... Friday 29th August, 2008 Lib Dems Cruise To Victory In Local By-Election Liberal Democrat campaigners in Ashfield are celebrating more electoral success with a win in a by-election on Annesley &Felley Parish Council. more... Thursday 28th August, 2008 Unsafe Sex On The Rise The number of young women having unsafe sex is on the rise. more... Tuesday 26th August, 2008 Plans For New College Site Step Closer West Notts College's plans to build to build a new Multi-Million pound facility are one step closer. more... Sunday 24th August, 2008 Algae Alert At Sutton Lawn Ashfield District Council have issued an Algae Alert at one of their parks. more... Tuesday 19th August, 2008 Three Arrested After Annersley Paint Factory Blaze Two 14-year-olds and another youth aged 15 were brought into custody yesterday evening for questioning. The trio were later released on police bail pending further enquiries. more... Monday 18th August, 2008 Investigation Into Paint Factory Blaze A police investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding a fire at an Annesley paint factory yesterday. more... Monday 11th August, 2008 Two Charged Over Boy's Abduction An abducted Mansfield boy has been found safe and well. more... Monday 11th August, 2008 Health Centre Review A number of new health centres in Mansfield and Ashfield has been under the microscope recently. more... Friday 8th August, 2008 Jacksdale Drugs Raid: Man Charged A man has been charged after a cannabis factory was discovered in Jacksdale. more... Thursday 7th August, 2008 Huge Drugs Haul In Jacksdale - IMAGES Three million pounds worth of cannabis plants have been recovered from a disused factory in Jacksdale. more... Thursday 7th August, 2008 Verdicts In Hardy Drugs Trial - UPDATE A member of a Kirkby-in-Ashfield family who is alleged to have been a major drugs player in the area has been found guilty of conspiracy to supply heroin and amphetamine. more... Monday 4th August, 2008 Sutton House Fire - Man Arrested A 27-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail following a suspicious fire in Sutton. more... Monday 4th August, 2008 Hardy Trial Jury Retires The jury in the Hardy Drugs Trial has retired to consider its verdicts this lunchtime. more... Saturday 2nd August, 2008 Fears Grow For Missing Sutton Woman Police are concerned for the safety of a Sutton woman who's not been seen since her husband's funeral. more... Saturday 2nd August, 2008 Crime Fear As Energy Costs Rise The rising cost of gas and electricity could cause an increase in crime, we're being warned. more... Friday 1st August, 2008 Mansfield Mum Abducts Son Police are searching for a mother who abducted her three-year-old son in Mansfield yesterday. more... Monday 28th July, 2008 Ghostly Goings-On At 103.2 [AUDIO] Mansfield 103.2 were hit by spooky goings-on this morning. more... Sunday 27th July, 2008 Trains Face Disruption Train services in our area will be disrupted for the third Sunday in a row today. more... Sunday 27th July, 2008 Clumber Park Goes Green Today sees the start of the Big Green Day Out at Clumber Park. more... Saturday 26th July, 2008 Teenager Jailed Indefinitely A Mansfield teenager must spend at least two-and-a-half years in jail after fracturing a man's skull in an assault. more... Wednesday 23rd July, 2008 Health Fair Comes To The Area People living in Ashfield are being invented to attend a Health Fair this morning. more... Wednesday 23rd July, 2008 Kirkby Youth Sentenced To An Indefinite Period Of Custody A violent Kirkby youth, who attacked four people on seperate occasions has been sentenced to an indefinite period of custody. more... Sunday 20th July, 2008 Drivers Stage Rail Walkout There will be rail disruption today as a number of drivers in the East Midlands won't be turning up for work. more... Saturday 19th July, 2008 Operation Metallica Continues Stealing metal from roofs or copper from live power sub-stations will not be tolerated. more... Saturday 19th July, 2008 Bid To Cut Jail Term Fails A man, whose disappearance with his lover and her children saw a Skegby dad make a global appeal for his son and daughter's return, has failed to have his jail term cut. more... Thursday 17th July, 2008 Notts Crime Figures 'Not True Picture' Nottinghamshire has been labelled the second worst county in England and Wales for crime. more... Thursday 17th July, 2008 130 People Set To Lose Jobs Locally It's been revealed that 130 jobs from a Kirkby business could be axed. more... Wednesday 16th July, 2008 Open Day For Kings Treatment Centre Revealed The opening date for the the King's Treatment Centre has been announced. more... Monday 14th July, 2008 Hardy Denies Drugs Lifestyle A man accused of once being a major drugs player in the Ashfield area has told a jury he has never been a drug dealer. more... Monday 14th July, 2008 Palace Trip For Three Companies The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be entertaining a trio of local companies at a banquet tonight. more... Wednesday 9th July, 2008 New Domestic Violence Scheme Hailed A Success A new multi agency scheme tha helps victims of domestic violence across Mansfield and Ashfield is being hailed a success. more... Tuesday 8th July, 2008 First Ever Heritage At Risk Report Has Been Released Today Historic buildings, monuments and ancient sites across Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover could be lost forever if something isn't done to save them. more... Friday 4th July, 2008 Sutton Teenager Jailed For Five Years A teenager from Kirkby Road in Sutton who was caught with over 9,000 ecstasy tablets after a police car chase has been jailed for five years. more... Friday 4th July, 2008 Today's The Day Important Visitor Comes To Ashfield This afternoon a new state of the art 'Skills Centre' is being officially opened at Ashfield School. more... Tuesday 1st July, 2008 Ashfield School Prepare For Important Visitor Education's getting a massive boost locally this week. more... Monday 30th June, 2008 Migrant Workers To Receive Back Pay A national newspaper has revealed a group of migrant workers have been receiving as little as £8.80 a week following deductions for work done on the new Kings Mill Hospital development. more... Sunday 29th June, 2008 Operation Rogue Trader Success A month-long clampdown on distraction burglars and uninvited doorstep callers has had a positive effect, it is being claimed. more... Sunday 29th June, 2008 30 Gigs In 24 Hours By Fundraising Band A local rock band is going on a gig marathon to raise money for Cancer Research. more... Saturday 28th June, 2008 Future Of Medicine Comes To Kings Mill A local hospital is to show people how new technology is changing the medical world. more... Friday 27th June, 2008 Area Set To Recieve A Large Slice Of Government Funding Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover are to get a massive slice of £26 million of Government cash to help business growth locally. more... Thursday 26th June, 2008 Local Firms Hit Heavily By Fuel Prices Rising fuel costs are having a dramatic effect on local companies. more... Thursday 26th June, 2008 Huthwaite Skate Park Opens People from across Ashfield are being invited to an event on Thursday that recognises youngsters for their involvement in planning a new facility. more... Saturday 21st June, 2008 Police Chief Says Goodbye Nottinghamshire's Chief Constable has stepped down after eight years in charge. more... Friday 20th June, 2008 Local Schools Receive Prestigious Awards Four local schools have received a prestigious national award for their contribution to arts in education. more... Thursday 19th June, 2008 Drug Users Offered Help By Police Police are urging drug-users to get help after they seized around £1 million pounds worth of Class ''A'' drugs in of Sutton-In-Ashfield, last week. more... Wednesday 18th June, 2008 A Former Mansfield 103.2 Presenter Is Set To Receive A Major Gong A former Mansfield 103.2 presenter is heading to London in the next few months for an appointment with the Queen. more... Monday 16th June, 2008 Local Meat Warning Made People across Mansfield, Ashfield and Bolsover are being told to be on their guard when it comes to buying meat. more... Sunday 15th June, 2008 Sutton Schools Cash Boost Three schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield are to benefit because of their students' initiative. more... Saturday 14th June, 2008 OBE for One of Notts' Top Cops A senior police officer who played a major role in dismantling organised crime networks in Nottinghamshire has been awarded the OBE. more... Saturday 14th June, 2008 Go-Slow Protest Planned for Motorway There is expected to be disruption on the M1 in our area on Saturday morning as a protest against fuel prices takes place. more... Saturday 14th June, 2008 Robin Hood Line Unaffected by Strike The Robin Hood railway line will run as normal today despite industrial action by conductors for the second successive Saturday. more... Friday 13th June, 2008 Company Fined For Misleading Leaflets A Kirkby-in-Ashfield driveway company has been fined by Mansfield Magistrates under the Trade Descriptions Act. more... Thursday 12th June, 2008 £1m Drugs Haul Seized In Ashfield Police seized Class 'A' drugs worth an estimated £1m in Sutton-in-Ashfield yesterday. more... Thursday 12th June, 2008 Pair Arrested Over Hucknall Burglary Two men have been arrested in connection with a Hucknall burglary that occurred late on Tuesday. more... Wednesday 11th June, 2008 Arrest of So-Called 'Drugs General' It is believed that a man from Sutton-in-Ashfield has been arrested in the Middle East. more... Tuesday 10th June, 2008 Minister Comes To Kirkby Health Village Kirkby-in-Ashfield's brand new health village has been visited this morning by the Health Minister. more... Tuesday 10th June, 2008 Business Park Evacuated After Bomb Scare A suspicious package caused a stir this lunchtime in Annesley. more... Monday 9th June, 2008 Labour Chairman Defects To Lib Dems The Labour Party in Ashfield have suffered a major blow following the defection of one of their leading councillors to the Lib Dems. more... Saturday 7th June, 2008 Strike Doesn't Affect Robin Hood Line The Robin Hood Line should run as normal today despite the start of industrial action that is affecting some East Midlands Trains services. more... Wednesday 4th June, 2008 Ashfield Drugs Trial Begins A jury have been told that a major drugs player from a Kirkby-in-Ashfield family led a cash-rich lifestyle with a stable of expensive cars. more... Saturday 31st May, 2008 Man Jailed Indefinitely Over Shooting A 53-year-old Kirkby man has been sent to jail indefinitely over a shooting last year. more... Saturday 31st May, 2008 Climate Change On Kirkby Agenda Kirkby people interested in helping to save the planet are being urged to attend an event on Friday. more... Saturday 31st May, 2008 Children of Jailed Couple to Return Home Two Hucknall children, whose parents are being held in jail in Turkey, should be coming home this weekend. more... Do you have a story? Then call our newsroom on (01623) 666020 or email us at news@mansfield103.co.uk.

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