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Police appeal after Hucknall man assaulted
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in which a 44-year-old man was threatened and pushed after being asked for a light for a cigarette.
1 commentHucknall woman raises awareness of Coeliac disease
Suffering from a condition where eating the right foods is crucial to wellbeing can often be difficult.
Volunteers help create positive public perception of police
Police often get criticised for their lack of customer service but the Hucknall team is helping to turn the tide and change public perception.
Victim thanks public for help
A pensioner who made an appeal to the public after her home was raided by burglars has thanked people for their support.
‘We’re coming to get you,’ warns top cop
‘We are coming to get you’, that is the hard-hitting warning being issued to criminals across Ashfield.
Bulwell group backs Government project to stamp out loneliness
A caring Bulwell group is backing a Government project to help people who may be leading lonely lives.
Chris Baron to take over as leader of Ashfield District Council
Ashfield District Council’s new executive board has been unveiled at the council’s annual general meeting - with Coun Chris Baron set to take over as leader following the announcement last week that John Knight would step down.
FREE dinner for Hucknall and Bulwell residents
A free lunch is on offer to Hucknall and Bulwell residents, all in the name of highlighting how much food waste is generated each year.
Sherwood MPs call for calm after terror attack
The unnamed serving soldier was hacked to death in a terror attack by two Islamic extremists, one who has been named as Muslim convert Michael Adebolajo by security sources.
Heritage is alive and kicking in Ashfield
Heritage in Ashfield has become quite a talking point over recent years with a great deal of interest being shown by both Ashfield District Council and the community.
I love Hucknall scheme aims to breath new life into town centre economy
I LOVE Hucknall has been chosen as the iconic name of a newly-formed team which has been tasked with breathing new life into the town.
Scout Community Week
Hucknall Scouts are preparing to dig deepduring Scout Community Week which runs from 3rd-9th June when thousands of Scouts across the UK will take part in an array of exciting community projects.
‘We’re coming to get you,’ warns top cop
‘We are coming to get you’, that is the hard-hitting warning being issued to criminals across Ashfield.
VIDEO: History comes to life in Sherwood Pines video
History came to life at the weekend with a colourful historical re-enactment in Sherwood Pines.
Sherwood Forest Railway needs your help
Sherwood Forest Railway is appealing for help to convert a disused farm building into a locomotive and rolling stock shed.
Calls for action over ‘scruffy’ street signs
A Ilkeston councillor is calling for action to be taken over ‘scruffy’ and ‘defaced’ street signs in the town.
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Newstead Village crime victim Maude, 97, thanks public for support
A pensioner who made an appeal to the public after her home was raided by burglars has thanked people for their support.
Elderly Ashfield residents sign up to home safety check
Around 11 percent of Ashfield residents aged over 85 have signed up to a home safety check and a free smoke alarm thanks to a joint initiative carried about by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Tributes paid to Hucknall music legend Eric Coates
There can be few people who do not know the iconic music that accompanied the 1955 Dambusters film.
Planned footbridge given permission at Bestwood Village where Bulwell teenager was killed
Planning permission has now been given for a new footbridge across a notorious level crossing at Bestwood Village.
Hucknall housing plans are overwhelming the town
The west of Hucknall is being ‘bombarded’ with three major development plans, it was claimed at this week’s meeting of the town’s Reach Out residents group.
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PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds
Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most important gold ever to her collection – a wedding ring, when she tied the knot.
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John Allin new chairman of County Council
Warsop councillor John Allin is the new chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council after being elected into the role at the council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week.
John Knight to step down as leader of Ashfield District Council
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.
BREAKING: Man charged with drugs offences
A man has been charged following the discovery of suspected drugs at a house on Monsall Avenue in Ilkeston.
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Last week to enter photo competition -
This lovely photograph of two lambs in a field is the latest entry in our Young Photography Competition.
Cancer hit families can turn to charity
When Steve Coupe and wife Tracey witnessed those around them suffering from the devastating effects of cancer they decided to set up their own charity to help others in a similar position.
Third raid in as many years at Ashgate store
Masked raiders armed with crowbars and bricks smashed their way into Hucknall’s Ashgate store on Sunday night.
Newstead employs dog poo fairy
THE Keep Britain Tidy organisation claims there is no such thing as a dog poo fairy.
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Video: Nottinghamshire Country Show video
Last weekend folk from across the Chad area descended on the Nottinghamshire Country Show both as spectators and exhibitors of livestock and other spectacles.
VIDEO: Get your 2 for 1 tourist attraction vouchers at Alton Towers, Legoland, Madame Tussauds, Sealife and many more in Chad video
With summer just around the corner Chad has teamed with some of the UK’s top tourist attractions to bring you some special discount vouchers.
MP gives backing to CSA overhaul
The controversial Child Support Agency (CSA) is being replaced as part of a Government overhaul of the system.
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Hucknall’s Tesco store robbed by masked men carrying crowbars
HUCKNALL’s Tesco store on Ashgate Road was robbed by masked men on Sunday night wearing balaclavas.
Nottinghamshire County Council need your First World War artefacts for new exhibition
FOLK from around the region are being urged to offer up their memorobilia for a special anniversary to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Hucknall Dispatch is the best place for your local news
HUCKNALL Dispatch reporter Jackie Derbyshire is waiting to hear from you.
92-year-old Newsted woman was burglary victim
A 92-year-old woman was one of four victims of burglary in Newstead over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Get your 2 for 1 tourist attraction vouchers at Alton Towers, Legoland, Madame Tussauds, Sealife and many more in Dispatch
With summer just around the corner Dispatch has teamed with some of the UK’s top tourist attractions to bring you some special discount vouchers.
Have your say on size of Ashfield District Council
Residents have just a few weeks to have their say on whether Ashfield District Council should have more councillors.
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Quality is the key at power tool firm
Interhire Power Tool Services Ltd, on Park Road, is a family business run by Ian and Carol Duff who celebrated their 30th year of business last year.
Caring Jim receives Rose for his compassion and commitment
RECEIVING a pat on the back and recognition for your efforts makes everyone feel special and appreciated and that was the intention when a Dispatch Rose was presented to our latest recipient.
Conservatives maintain seat for Gedling
Gedling residents re-elected the Conservative candidate Chris Barnfather, right, for a second term in the Nottinghamshire County Council elections.
Former England star Jermaine Jenas to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court for speeding offence
Former England international footballer Jermaine Jenas will be appearing at Mansfield Magistrates Court charged with speeding and failing to give information afterwards.
African mission for Linby woman supporting Tanzania charity
A member of a Mansfield training provider has just returned from the foothills of Kilimanjaro, where she led a team of apprentices and staff on a trip to support a Tanzanian charity.
Rotarians host pensioners’ tea party
More than 100 residents aged between 73 and 92 attended the popular Over 73s tea event organised by the Hucknall Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs.
Asbestos discovery at St John’s Church
Hucknall’s St John’s Church has got to find £5,000 to fund the removal of asbestos discovered in the cellar.
SLIDESHOW: Mansfield and Ashfield Pride Awards 2013 video
Mansfield and Ashfield’s community heroes were honoured at Chad’s 2013 Pride awards. Indivuduals from all walks of life, groups and organisations were recognised for their amazing achievements during a special ceremony at Forever Green.
VIDEO: Mansfield and Ashfield celebrates the pride of the district video
Mansfield and Ashfield’s community heroes were honoured at Chad’s 2013 Pride awards. Indivuduals from all walks of life, groups and organisations were recognised for their amazing achievements during a special ceremony at Forever Green. The annual event, now in its fourth year, was sponsored by Mansfield Specsavers on West Gate with support sponsorship from local companies represented in our winners photographs. It was hosted by Chad editor Tracy Powell. The category winners were:
County Elections 2013: Ashfield results in
Labour have made gains in the Ashfield area as the votes are counted up following yesterday’s Nottinghamshire County Council elections.
Bill Roache denies rape charges
Ilkeston-born actor William Roache has ‘strenuosly denied’ charges that he raped a 15-year-old girl in 1967.
Murder charge dropped in case of man accused of killing Bulwell man James Brodie
THE case against a man who had been charged with the murder of Bulwell man James Brodie has been dropped.
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