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On Saturday 18th February, Retford Big Market Day welcomed our friendly stilt-walker who cheerfully greeted the people, young and old, making the occasional balloon model to the delight of the younger visitors. He also handed out flyers which explained the next event planned for 18th March 2023 as well as the programme for the rest of the year.

Most Nottinghamshire people have heard of the Major Oak. Fewer know that this forest giant is actually named after Major Hayman Rooke. Fewer still know who the Major was. But this year – the 300th anniversary of his birth – all that will change!

93 year old special guest pushes the green button and restarts the Heights of Abraham cable cars for the 2023 season on Saturday 11th February, at Matlock Bath.

  The Fairfax & Porter showroom is now open for visitors after hosting a fabulous open day with plenty to nibble and drink as well as various special offers and competitions, the main one being to win an Ideal Standard bathroom. Visitors had a wonderful day and had plenty of time to view the stunning range of bathroom suites and kitchens on display.

This Quintessentially English, Georgian Country home based in Southwell Nottinghamshire are celebrating their achievements, as well as many other talented wedding professionals in the United Kingdom, who attended The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2023 in London on Wednesday 25th January 2023.

The Portland Collection, built up over 400 years by a single aristocratic family, is vast and varied. Exhibitions in its dedicated museum change every three years.

Quick and easy to make recipes to use up your festive odds and ends. By Teresa Bovey.

As a charity dedicated to protecting the county’s nature, people often assume our focus is on wild plants and animals. In reality, much of our work relates to people.

The canal junction that was crucial to the Houses Of Parliament project. Christine Richardson, historian at The Chesterfield Canal Trust tells us more.