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Newark and Sherwood District Council has reached a new milestone in paying out support grants to businesses affected by the Covid19 pandemic with more than £24.3million distributed to 2,052 recipients.…
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Employees who are not able to work from home are now being encouraged to return to the workplace as part of the government’s phased plan to get the economy back…
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The clothing designer and judge of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, has called on the nation’s sewing community to help people adapt to new Government guidance by…
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The clothing designer and judge of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, has called on the nation’s sewing community to help people adapt to new Government guidance by…
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Nearly 4,000 households will have their council tax bills reduced by £150 under a hardship scheme created by Newark and Sherwood District Council with Government funds. As part of the…
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Patients, staff, volunteers and visitors are being asked to nominate nurses and midwives at Sherwood Forest Hospitals - which runs Mansfield Community Hospital, Sutton's King's Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital…
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The Coalfields Regeneration Trust, which is dedicated to supporting the 5.7 million people living in former mining communities throughout the UK, has opened a new Coalfields COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience…
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Nottinghamshire County Council is working on preparations to reopen six of its 12 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) from Monday, 18th May - including the one at Newark. Beeston, Bilsthorpe,…
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A new nationwide bereavement support service has been launched by Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity. Many people are grieving in isolation, unable to use their usual…
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New digital measures will help keep vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents safe by allowing them to access the information and professionals they need from home. Nottinghamshire residents will soon be able access…
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An appeal is under way for volunteers to help set up a specialised charity transport service for residents of Blidworth and the surrounding area. Blidworth - On The Move, a…
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Families across England will get the chance to learn British Sign Language in the comfort of their own homes with free online classes launched from Friday. The series of classes…
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The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Kay Cutts, has shared a message ahead of VE Day 75 echoing that communities will channel 1945 spirit over the lockdown Bank Holiday weekend.…
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YoungMinds, the UK’s leading children and young people’s mental health charity, has published a guide sharing advice from parents to other parents on how to support themselves and the young…
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NHS Blood and Transplant is reassuring blood and platelet donors in Nottingham that they should not be concerned if their appointment is cancelled over the next few weeks. NHS Blood…
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Members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire put together a Thank You video to express their gratitude to NHS staff and key workers for their coronavirus work. Katie Farrell, growth and engagement co-ordinator…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has reinstated a scaled down bulky waste service to provide support to residents until the Nottinghamshire County Council-managed household waste recycling centres can be reopened…
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This Friday (8 May) marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day. We may not be able to go ahead with our planned events and get togethers, but that doesn't mean…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has warned people to be aware of fraudsters posing to be from the council. A spokesman said: "We understand some residents have received calls from people claiming…
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FAMILIES under lockdown will still be able to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with celebration boxes being distributed to a number of homes in the Newark…
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An education charity has shared guidance on how parents, teachers and guardians can explain COVID-19 to children to help reduce anxiety. Social media and rolling 24-hour news channels mean it’s…
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Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of The Stroke Association, has urged people to reduce the amount of salt they eat to lower their risk of suffering a stroke. She said: "Mealtimes…
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Staff from Diverse Academies, a multi-academy trust based in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, have bid a fond ‘virtual’ farewell to CEO, Chris Pickering, as he retires from the education sector following…
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With the country spending more time at home, many people are lacking daily interactions with family and friends. And now more than ever UK residents are turning to their local…
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Royal Voluntary Service, the charity behind the NHS Volunteer Responders scheme, has launched an emergency appeal to raise £5million in order to continue to support the thousands of older and…
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Community groups supporting vulnerable residents during the outbreak of coronavirus are being encouraged to apply for community funding by Newark and Sherwood District Council. More than £81,000 has already been…
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A total of 100 older carers who look after people with learning disabilities will be given help and support, thanks to a grant of £52,000 to the Reach Learning Disability…
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Construction director Rich Smith has become an award-winning author after his children’s book When I Grow Up won platinum at the international MUSE Creative Awards. The dad-of-two, who lives in…
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Historic England is calling on people across the East Midlands to share images that document their experience of seven days in lockdown. Ten contemporary artists from across the nation, including…
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The Nottingham Building Society is sharing £30,000 among 20 Trussell Trust supporting foodbanks — covering the cost of around 3,000 food parcels for families most in need. The organisations receiving…
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Nottingham-based children’s charity, Footprints CEC, has seen an overwhelming amount of support as it takes part in the national 2.6 Challenge. Supporters have been taking part since Sunday, with one…
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Tuxford Academy is among the schools who have come forward to create protective face masks, wash bags, sterile gloves and safety glasses to donate to local hospitals in support of…
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Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive servicing and repair company, has launched a campaign to recognise the community heroes who are helping to keep the nation rolling during the coronavirus…
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For most people, lockdown has meant a huge change to daily routines, and it can be hard to know how best to structure the day. To help people get the…
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A Newark musician is urging people to listen to music from Nottinghamshire bands on a specially curated playlist he has put together on Spotify. Scott Ballard said: "Local musicians have…
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‘Thank you NHS' is the message being posted from on high at two Newark and Sherwood District Council sites. Flags with the iconic blue and white logo, representing the gratitude…
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In a bid to help staff who may be feeling overwhelmed, Sherwood Forest Hospitals - which runs Mansfield Community Hospital, Newark Hospital and King's Mill Hospital, Sutton - has set…
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Children’s charity Barnardo’s knows a thing or two about teenagers and with the news that the lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks it is offering some…
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A film featuring children, young people and families from Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, along with Nottingham Forest legend, Stuart Pearce, has won a won a prestigious award…
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Actress and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Vicky McClure is inviting everyone in Nottinghamshire to unite in song, through a special one-off Singing for the Brain performance live on Facebook. The event…
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Nottingham-based children’s charity, Footprints CEC, is looking forward to raising some much needed funds as it takes part in the 2.6 Challenge this weekend. In line with the rules of…
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Business colleagues working from home and missing the office banter have been invited to help Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, which has developed a new competition - the…
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Nottinghamshire Police’s Chief Constable Craig Guildford is thanking young people for staying at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus as part of an initiative by Nottingham’s Lord Lieutenant, Sir…
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According to the latest consumer research by Auto Trader, a UK marketplace for new and used cars, nearly half (48%) of UK public transport users said they would be less…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust - which runs Mansfield Community Hospital; King's Mill Hospital, Sutton; and Newark Hospital - is saying thank you after seeing a huge rise in recruitment to…
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Essential maintenance work will be carried out in parks and open spaces managed by Newark and Sherwood District Council this week. The grounds team, who had been retrained in readiness…
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Police officers in Nottinghamshire have a new green mode of transport thanks to two electric bikes. The bikes, which have police markings and blue flashing lights, are part of a…
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Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Paddy Tipping has appealed for the public to be considerate and respectful of pharmaceutical staff following a rise in abusive incidents during the Covid-19…
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The first batch of Nottinghamshire County Council funding worth more than £260,000 has already been awarded to 85 groups helping vulnerable residents through the COVID-19 crisis - and there is…
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Wilko is donating 37,400 bags of popcorn to Nottinghamshire and West Yorkshire councils, charities and community projects to give hardworking families a sweet treat in time for this Thursday’s Big…
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Boxes full of craft equipment are being handed out to help families in Newark and Sherwood get creative during the Covid-19 lockdown. Newark and Sherwood Community Hub, also known as…
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Staff from the six Fire and Rescue services across the East Midlands, including both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, will be joining East Midlands Ambulance (EMAS) to start training to support the…
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MORE than 10,000 people in Newark and Sherwood in the over-70s age group are being contacted to ensure they have the vital help and support needed during the on-going Coronavirus…
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With the UK facing more weeks in lockdown, a leading education charity is encouraging the nation to upskill whilst at home. Searches for ‘online courses’ has seen a 192% increase…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has been named in the top 10 per cent for paying out business support grants to those affected by the coronavirus crisis in a nationwide…
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UK Online toy retailer Bargain Max has launched a competition across Mansfield to look for the very best arts and craft talent from children aged 0-16. With families stuck at…
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The organisers of the Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest have decided to cancel this year's event in Edwinstowe due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Following discussions with Nottinghamshire County Council,…
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Nearly 1,000 former NHS workers in the Midlands have come out of retirement and returned to the frontline to tackle coronavirus. NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands has revealed that…
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As the conoravirus death toll continues to rise, more and more youngsters are having to cope with the loss of a loved one. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch, of…
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Local hospitals are well stocked with PPE, have no issues with access to coronavirus testing for staff and have, so far, seen fewer patients that they expected and planned for.…
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A Mansfield family and Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust - which runs King's Mill Hospital, Sutton; Mansfield Community Hospital and Newark Hospital - is highlighting the importance of still using our…
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Diabetes UK has developed a guide to support people who are isolated at home. Times can be challenging for everyone at the moment but for people who are also managing…
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Historic England has launched an emergency fund to help tackle the impact of coronavirus on the heritage sector and individuals and small businesses and organisations in the heritage sector in…
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Multi-store gift card company, One4all, which prides itself on spreading happiness and joy, has launched a campaign to say an extra special ‘thank you’ to the people who are going…
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Children from the local community in and around Newark Hospital have been posting their beautiful rainbow paintings to the hospital to help brighten things up. The initiative began when some…
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Normally, this week would be the final one of the Easter holidays for children. With schools now having been shut officially since 20th March, learning for most students has to…
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Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK, has offered these tips for healthy eating at home during the coronavirus lockdown. She said at a time when…
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A charity supporting people with learning disabilities has launched a crisis appeal. Reach Learning Disability, which has a centre in Mansfield as well as bases in Southwell and Newark, said…
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Housebuilder Persimmon Homes has announced a “volunteer army” to help the NHS and local communities during the Covid-19 crisis. The business has encouraged hundreds of staff to register for the…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council said it is leading the way in providing much-needed cash support to businesses to help see them through the coronavirus crisis with £16.5m paid out…
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A Newark charity that helps young homeless people is celebrating an anniversary. Lou Rumble is marking her 20th anniversary of work with the Newark Emmaus Trust, which provides supported accommodation…
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Digital growth agency Xposure Creative has created a list of 22 practical marketing ideas that proactive businesses could use to help them get through the current crisis. NIgel Lamb, who…
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A new dedicated patient liaison service is being launched at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust to help families keep in touch with their loved ones whilst they are in hospital. Due…
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The public has been praised for its support for the #StreetSmiles campaign to thank waste and recycling workers carrying out essential services as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Veolia, the resource…
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In a bid to combat social isolation caused the coronavirus lockdown, singing community interest company Shared Harmonies has launched ‘Our Song’, an initiative to connect people across the UK. ‘Our…
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UK Finance has published comprehensive guidance for self-isolating people seeking to pay for essential goods. Self-isolation has removed an easy way to access cash, and with many of those particularly…
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Sherwood Forest Rotary Club members have been pleased to be able to help those in need in the difficult times of the coronavirus pandemic. Apart from regularly collecting to give…
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Tuesday 21st April marks National Tea Day’s fifth anniversary and there has never been a more important time to bring people together over a cup of tea. This year, as…
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A new platform, All In UK, has been launched to offer a single location for isolated and vulnerable people to find their local support groups during the Covid-19 pandemic. Available…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has put together advice on spotting and preventing scams during the coronavirus - and tips on how to spot if a relative has been a victim of…
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With an estimated 500,000 hospitality workers expected to be made redundant or temporarily out of work due to COVID-19, the UK’s largest hospitality jobs board, Caterer.com, and highly-respected trade body,…
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Retailer, wilko, and its staff are coming together to offer support, products and funds to causes, frontline key workers, families and the elderly in Nottinghamshire during the coronavirus crisis. One…
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Nottinghamshire County Council and all district and borough councils in the county have launched a free parking permit for NHS and social care workers. The permits allow eligible staff to…
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To help keep children busy, The Entertainer during the coronavirus lockdown, The Entertainer has launched The Boredom Busting Ideas Hub. It is uploaded with lots of content to keep children…
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The long Easter weekend begins this Friday, but with the nation social distancing from family and friends outside of their immediate household, it could be easy to let the occasion…
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Nottingham-based online pharmacy UK Meds has increased its workforce by 40% to cope with demand for its prescription-only and lifestyle products following the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK. Despite…
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Businesses have praised Newark and Sherwood District Council for its speedy response in assisting with cash support to help them through the coronavirus crisis. Hundreds of businesses have already received…
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Residents in Newark and Sherwood are being urged not to burn garden waste or other materials during the lockdown. Newark and Sherwood District Council is reminding people that coronavirus (Covid-19)…
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Charities and community groups in Mansfield, battling to help the most vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis, are set to get a helping hand from local gas distributor, Cadent. The Midlands-based…
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Housebuilder Persimmon Homes Nottingham has launched a £1m charity giveaway to support young people across Britain. The Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three…
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After three weeks of home-schooling, the Easter holidays will feel rather different this year – for children and parents. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch, of education resources and lesson…
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Fourteen people in New Ollerton are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their postcode. The neighbours netted the windfall when NG22 9QY was announced as a daily prize…
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WORK to distribute food and other essentials to Newark and Sherwood residents isolated by the coronavirus pandemic is under way. Newark and Sherwood District Council has joined forces with a…
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Nurses and healthcare assistants at Nottinghamshire Hospice are continuing to provide crucial end of life care in patients’ homes across Nottinghamshire, keeping hospital beds free for Covid-19 patients, as the…
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A long-term supporter of national charity Heart Research UK is hosting a live Facebook concert to raise funds for the charity and help to raise the spirits of the nation.…
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Parents working from home, school from home and big events suspended. PE in my living room, supermarket trips only, and no seeing my friends. Will this go on forever? For…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has said normal recycling (silver bin) collections will resume, district wide, on Monday, April 13 (Bank Holiday Monday). Residents simply need to revert back to…
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All car parks managed by Newark and Sherwood District Council are now free of charge. The council said it hopes this assists key workers and residents needing to undertake essential…
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The National Emergencies Trust has announced a further £5m of funding will be distributed to front line charities today, helping those most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. This is possible…
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The British Growers Association estimates UK farmers need 70,000 seasonal workers this year to help get this harvest in. It said that without these workers, it would not be possible…
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Rough sleepers are being given extra support from Newark and Sherwood District Council and its partners during the coronavirus pandemic. The council acted ahead of a Government deadline to ensure…
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To help older people stay active at home during the coronavirus, Sport England, Demos and Anchor Hanover have teamed up with BBC Sport to offer easy to follow, 10-minute daily…
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Nottinghamshire County Council, working alongside the seven district and borough councils, has launched Phase Two of the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub. The Hub has been designed to offer advice…
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Paddy Tipping, Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, has issued the following statement in light of the continuing coronavirus crisis: Coronavirus is a global health emergency and together with our partners…
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As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on towns and cities across the UK intensifies, the need to link business support to community need in the right place, at the…
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The charity Heart Research UK Healthy tip is issuing weekly health tips to help people stay healthy during the coronavirus and 'lockdown' measures. This week it said: Eating five portions…
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The charity Vegetarian for Life, which supports older vegans and vegetarians, has put together some tips on preparing, as best you can, and how you might still keep in touch…
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A charity dedicated to supporting people with dementia and their loved ones has thanked Central England Co-op for a special donation that has helped it deal with a rise in…
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Teachers are being encouraged to sign up to a free text messaging services launched to support their wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis. The Chartered College of Teaching and the Behavioural…
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A £1m community fund to support voluntary groups to help vulnerable people through the Covid-19 crisis has been launched by Nottinghamshire County Council. Nottinghamshire charities, voluntary and faith groups working…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has responded swiftly to ensure businesses in the district have received vital cash support to help them through the coronavirus crisis. Hundreds of businesses have…
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Schools and all childcare providers in Nottinghamshire are being asked to continue to provide care for children who are vulnerable and children whose parents are critical to fighting the coronavirus…
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Edwinstowe-based Woodhead Group has decided to pause activity on its construction, housebuilding, conferencing and minor works projects until further notice because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some ‘essential works’ may continue…
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Central England Co-operative, which included stores across Newark and Sherwood, is urging communities to come together and support one and other as it outlines a range of measures to help…
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One week down, lots more to go. As it sinks in that schools probably won’t re-open until September, parents of young children are finding it difficult to keep-up with home…
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To help Nottinghamshire businesses and employees during the COVID 19 disruption, Nottinghamshire County Council has created a dedicated web page with information relevant to businesses, employees and the self-employed. The…
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Meals are being offered on a door-to-door delivery basis by a community kitchen, with the support of Newark and Sherwood District Council as part of its response to the coronavirus…
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The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Kay Cutts, has said that all key workers deserve the public's thanks. "We pay tribute to our NHS colleagues who are on the frontline,…
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The RSPCA is today launching an emergency appeal to keep its rescue teams out on the frontline in Nottinghamshire saving animals through the Coronavirus crisis. Animal rescuers at the charity…
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During Family Safety Week, NICEIC, the UK’s leading electrical safety authority, is reminding consumers of the importance of having adequate measures in place to ensure electrical safety in the home.…
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Pinders Opticians, which has five practices in North Nottinghamshire, completed more than 50 deliveries of glasses and contact lenses around the county for their customers who were unable to attend…
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Nottinghamshire patient leader and NHS App Ambassador Chitra Acharya regularly promotes how the NHS App helps her manage the medical needs of her nine-year-old son Avy - and has been…
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The charity Marie Curie is geared up to care for hundreds of additional dying patients requiring end of life care during the coronavirus crisis, in order to relieve the unprecedented…
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The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Kay Cutts, has said that all key workers deserve the public's thanks. "We pay tribute to our NHS colleagues who are on the frontline,…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has suspended its recycling and garden waste (silver and brown) and bin collections because of the coronavirus crisis. It said the move was to ensure…
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The restrictions and safety measures introduced in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are affecting practices around funerals and funeral homes. Winston’s Wish, the first charity to establish childhood bereavement…
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NHS Jobs has released new features to allow applicants to search, filter and apply for vacancies specific to COVID-19 in the NHS. Applicants are able to easily identify these roles…
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British Parking Association members will provide free parking to all NHS staff. They will also be cancelling any PCNs that have been issued to NHS staff since the lockdown began.…
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The Chancellor has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for…
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NHS Blood and Transplant has urged people in Nottinghamshire who are fit and healthy to keep donating blood as normal during the coronavirus outbreak. A spokesman said: "We've put extra…
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Nottinghamshire Police is to recruit an extra 150 extra police officers over the next 12 months — on top of the 147 officers already secured this financial year. The county’s…
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Tech startup WhatWeWant (WWW) will be donating all fees incurred by people using its crowdfunding app to charity. WWW is an app used by networks of friends and families to…
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Nottinghamshire County Council said it was urging local people to do their bit as it seeks to recruit a huge team of temporary social care and support workers. They will…
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Lymphoma Action is inviting children across the country to ‘leap for lymphoma’ from their homes to raise money for the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected…
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D2N2, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire is working with partners to create a triage service to help those made jobless as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak,…
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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus crisis. The Loughborough-based hospice is looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to…
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NHS staff will not have to pay hospital car parking charges during the coronavirus crisis, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. The announcement came after mounting public pressure, with…
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Since the National Civil War Centre’s temporary closure began last Wednesday, its Learning Team has been hard at work on a raft of projects to support both parents teaching from…
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Despite the coronavirus outbreak, 26th March this year is still Purple Day – the international day for raising awareness and funds to help people living with epilepsy. UK charity Epilepsy…
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All workers who have been furloughed by their employers will, from today, be able to have immediate access to their wages. The UK’s leading income streaming provider Wagestream is allowing…
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Charities and community groups in Newark and Sherwood can apply for individual grants of between £100 and £100,000 as a new foundation, funded by local gas network Cadent, opens its…
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A new email address and phone number have been launched to help any isolated Nottinghamshire residents get the support they need during the Coronavirus pandemic. The email address, [email protected], should…
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Yoopies, a large online homecare platform, is encouraging communities to help those who need it most. The platform has launched three new initiatives to help: ● A new Elderly Care…
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In line with the latest Government advice, Newark and Sherwood District Council said it is regrettably closing more of its buildings and facilities to help people keep a safe distance…
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THE rapid onset of the coronavirus globally has meant that many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are opting to work from home for the very first time. Without the necessary…
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The RSPCA is providing an emergency-only service to animals through the coronavirus crisis in the wake of Government advice. The animal charity, which has a team of frontline officers, 17…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has closed its 12 recycling centres. A spokesman said: "We regret to inform you that all of our Recycling Centres are now closed following the Prime Minister's…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has closed its 12 recycling centres. A spokesman said: "We regret to inform you that all of our Recycling Centres are now closed following the Prime Minister's…
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Following government advice that people should stay home, Co-op Insurance is urging people to remain vigilant and not relax their home security measures, in light of their latest claims data.…
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Forget James Bond, Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt – there’s a new spy in town. And he’s not dressed in a neat tuxedo or head-to-toe camouflage. He’s wearing a garish Hawaiian…
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The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into uncertainty and constant news updates about the outbreak can feel overwhelming. It is bound to take its toll on people’s mental health,…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which runs Mansfield Community Hospital; King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton; and Newark Hospital — is launching a dedicated patient helpline for people with questions about their treatment and…
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A community and volunteer hub has been set up across Nottinghamshire to create a support network that all residents can access during the Covoid-19 pandemic. Nottinghamshire County Council has coordinated…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it will be closing all country park sites across the county, as well as their facilities and car parks, from Monday evening, as it…
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Nottinghamshire County Council said all 12 of its recycling centres across the county remain open as usual. A spokesman said: "Please protect yourself, other residents and the site staff by…
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If you are bored while self-isolating or just feeling the need to spread some joy, why not consider writing letters to residents of care homes, most of whom are without…
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As it sinks in that most schools probably won’t re-open until September, parents of young children are scrabbling around trying to work out the best way to cope. If your…
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The Gate To Southwell Festival has been cancelled because of social distancing measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. Mike Kirrage, festival director, said: "It’s been an incredibly difficult and…
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Works have now completed on a series of luxury holiday lodges at popular events and wedding venue Goosedale – set in the idyllic countryside of Papplewick in Nottinghamshire. Designed by…
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Off-grid energy supplier, Calor, is calling on rural community projects of all shapes and sizes to enter its Rural Community Fund for 2020 and be in with the chance of…
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As people in Nottinghamshire are being asked to stay at home, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is offering a fun way to keep fit and take on a…
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Save the Children has added resources for parents to use with their children whilst the schools are shut during the Covid-19 crisis. The resources include: *How to speak to kids…
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Ten people in Bleasby are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Orchard Close neighbours netted the windfall when NG14 7GF was announced as a…
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COMBATING anti-Semitism and the persecution of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers was the focus of a motion passed by Newark and Sherwood District Council. The pledge follows a national increase of…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council said it was keen to support its business community and their employees in these unprecedented and difficult times as a result of the outbreak of…
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A housebuilder that has given monthly donations to community groups for the past five years has announced the scheme is to solely help the over-70s for the foreseeable future. Persimmon…
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UK-registered charity Underdog International has set up an initiative that redeploys its volunteers and resources to support dog-owners in need due to the impacts of the coronavirus. The initiative, called…
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The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. The latest…
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Following the Government’s call to tackle the spread of coronavirus Covid-19 by reducing social contact, Newark and Sherwood District Council is closing the Palace Theatre, Newark. It is also closing…
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All Inspire events and activities planned at libraries throughout Nottinghamshire have been cancelled until the end of April in response to government advice on coronavirus. A statement said: "Following official…
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Pupils at St Mary’s School, Edwinstowe. were jumping for joy after a new shed was installed to store their scooters and other items. Headteacher Miss Parkin said: “It is a…
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Karen Wakefield, Ollerton and Boughton town clerk, gave a fascinating insight into the inner workings of her job at a meeting of Sherwood Forest Rotary Club. She is pictured with…
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The Palace Theatre in Newark is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and, as part of the celebrations, it is asking people with memories of the theatre to share their…
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The Rev Dr Andrew Emerton, Dean of St Mellitus College, has been appointed as the next Bishop of Sherwood in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. St Mellitus College is…
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The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest has presented its annual Robin Hood Award for services to the community to Army veteran June Dabbs, of Ollerton. June has been an active…
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The speaker at Blidworth and District Historical & Heritage Society’s March meeting was Pete Smith, who talked about the history and development of the gardens at Rufford Abbey. Pete showed…
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Off-grid energy supplier Calor is again calling on worthy rural community projects of all shapes and sizes to enter its Rural Community Fund for 2020 and be in with the…
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Blidworth Library users can enjoy extended opening hours and additional services thanks to a partnership with Blidworth Parish Council. Following proactive work with the parish council, Nottinghamshire County Council Communities…
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A dog rescued from the streets of Romania and now living in Newark has won a top title at Crufts. Clooney, a five-year-old mixed breed owned by Newark's Hannah and…
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Elsa, a three year old Border Collie, and her owner, Nicci Hindson, from Newark, won the Heelwork to Music Freestyle Final at Crufts, known as the world’s greatest dog show.…
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Nearly 82,000 pensioner households in the East Midlands are being forced to choose between heating and eating, owing to the Government’s failure to ensure Pension Credit gets into the pockets…
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Normanton Hall is to open to the public as part of a national charity scheme. The hall on South Street, Normanton on Trent, will open its doors to the National…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ Finance Department are celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding dedication to improvement and celebrate the…
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A patchwork quilt commemorating the lives of women who died because of domestic violence will be on display at The Workhouse, Southwell, from International Women’s day on Sunday, 8th March.…
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A programme of environmental work focusing on a Greener Southwell has been lined up for Wednesday, March 25. Tree planting, hedge and tree pruning, ‘bug hotels’, recycling and ‘idling’ engines…
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Farming students are being given a virtual reality introduction to farm safety training at Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst Campus near Southwell thanks to the Farm Safety Foundation. Farming is important…
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WorldSkills UK, the education and skills charity, is looking for talented people from across Nottinghamshire to prove they are the UK’s best. WorldSkills UK competitions are run in over 70…
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A survey is being sent out to 13,500 homes throughout Newark and Sherwood this week for residents to set out their views on what types of housing are needed for…
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Breaking down the stigmas attached to issues of mental health in the workplace and encouraging staff to work in ways that promote positive mental wellbeing are the focus of a…
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To celebrate the release of comedy drama Military Wives, Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham is offering all military personnel 2 for 1 tickets from the film’s release date, Friday 6th…
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To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (5 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children…
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Early years childcare providers in Nottinghamshire will receive a £1.7m funding boost in 2020-21. The increase in early years funding was approved by the county council following a government announcement…
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Residents in Nottinghamshire have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charity by recycling their waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The items were left at the 12 recycling centres…
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Pilot bus services are to form part of a review of services in the county that could lead to changes to routes from Ollerton to Newark and Retford. One pilot…
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THE number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise – sending ripple effects across the globe as health organisations work to contain and treat the outbreak. In order to restrict…
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Children at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have been making acts of kindness a routine part of their school day in a plan to promote a strong community spirit. Head teacher…
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With the Government set to increase teachers’ starting salaries to £26,000 this year and £30,000 from 2022, you’ll be well rewarded for a demanding and highly satisfying career. But navigating…
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Households in Newark and Sherwood are invited to become greener and to save on trips to the tip by joining or renewing their membership of the district’s garden recycling service.…
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A council property built in 1920 in Southwell has been celebrated as one of the oldest council houses in the district. The home on Allenby Road, which has been occupied…
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A range of services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire have been awarded £837,000. Ashfield District Council submitted a bid on behalf of all the…
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