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TV theft insurance scam lands Mansfield man in jail

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:18 GMT

A 26-year-old Mansfield man reported his TV had been stolen in a burglary after he had sold it online.

Petrol station robbery investigated at South Normanton

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:10:33 GMT

Detectives investigating a robbery at a petrol station in South Normanton are appealing for anyone who visited the garage in the early hours of Sunday morning to come forward.

Debenhams announce investment plan for Mansfield store

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:28:39 GMT

Debenhams are to invest hundreds of thousands pounds in their store at Mansfield’s Four Seasons Shopping Centre.

Ashfield MP Gloria De Piero urges residents to show their community spirit

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:51:04 GMT

CAN YOU HELP - Community spirit is something we hear about all the time and I think we have it in abundance in Ashfield. This was no more apparent to me than when I recently met with staff, volunteers and local residents who are all fighting to keep the Tin Hat Centre open.

Mansfield’s most wanted: four sought over games machine theft

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:29:10 GMT

POLICE are hunting a woman and three men caught on a Mansfield CCTV camera in relation to an alleged theft.

Anthony Bek’s headteacher thanks community

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:16 GMT

The headteacher at Anthony Bek Primary School has put a good Ofsted result down to hard work on the part of the school and the community.

Officials swoop on illicit goods sold in Mansfield and Ashfield

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:56:11 GMT

Illicit alcohol and cigarettes were seized from shops last week in Mansfield and Ashfield as part of a crackdown.

Second body found after Newark house gas explosion

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:06:50 GMT

Searches ongoing at a house where a gas explosion took place in Newark have revealed a second body.

Fire at Huthwaite building

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:53:17 GMT

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a building in Huthwaite today, Sunday 19th May.

PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:08 GMT

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most important gold ever to her collection – a wedding ring, when she tied the knot.

Chip-pan fire breaks out at Mansfield house

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:58:51 GMT

A house in Mansfield was left badly damaged after a chip pan fire broke out.

Pleasley play area to get £50,000 revamp

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:50:54 GMT

The popular play area on Terrace Lane Recreation Ground, Pleasley, is going to be revamped thanks to Pleasley Parish Council being awarded a grant of over £49,000 by The Veolia Environmental Trust.

New chairman for Mansfield District Council

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:42:25 GMT

Mansfield District Council has appointed Coun Julia Yemm, ward councillor for Sherwood, as its new chairman of the council for the year ahead. Coun Andy Wetton, ward councillor for Meden, was appointed as vice-chairman.

Notts Police recognises IDAHO

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:48 GMT

Nottinghamshire Police has recognised IDAHO day, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

‘Skimming’ device discovered on Kirkby cash point

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:51:49 GMT

A skimming device fitted to a Lloyds TSB cash point may have affected several customers and left them out of pocket.

Pedal power for cancer

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:45 GMT

A Bilsthorpe teenager is going the extra mile for charity this summer by cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End.

Sutton pair admit toiletries theft

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:11 GMT

A pair of Sutton thieves were warned their punishment may well be more serious than a fine after admitting stealing toiletries.

Custody warning for drink driver

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:14 GMT

A drink driver has been warned by magistrates he could face a period in custody when he is sentenced later this month for driving while disqualified.

Ban for a man caught twice over the limit

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:55 GMT

An Annesley Woodhouse man has been banned from driving for 20 months after admitting driving while more than twice over the drink-drive limit.

John Knight to step down as leader of Ashfield District Council

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:04 GMT

John Knight, who has been leader of Ashfield’s Labour group for six years will be standing down on 23rd May at Ashfield District Council’s next full council meeting.