A police sergeant based at Mansfield Police Station has been dismissed with immediate effect following a misconduct hearing over discriminatory comments made to a detainee. The incident happened on 19 November last year, when the officer was escorting a detainee towards a prison van. The man, who is a British citizen of Iranian descent, was due to be taken to Mansfield Magistrates’ Court. CCTV footage reviewed during an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Condu

Denis and Karl are currently living in tents in Mansfield with their dog, Missie. They are in a very difficult situation and need both long-term support with homelessness and essential items for everyday life. As the Dignity Alliance community support group, we are helping them communicate with the relevant services and deal with official matters connected to their situation. This process may take time, so we are now making an urgent appeal to the local community in Mansfield

Mansfield District Council has announced plans to create six new accessible play spaces across the district, funded through the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund. The aim is to make local parks more inclusive and enjoyable for children and young people of all abilities. The initial locations are: 🛝 Pencil Park⚽ Ladybrook Park – new MUGA🌳 Peafield Park🌳 The Carrs🏘️ Oak Tree Estate🌳 Manor Park The council says the project will focus on accessibility and removing barr