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A big crowd of people are stood in front of a large Christmas tree with red and white lights on it

Sutton Christmas light switch on 2025

Sutton’s newly renovated Portland Square has been adorned with Christmas decorations, ready to host the annual Christmas light switch on event on Thursday 20 November. 

Posted on 14 November 2025
Two men in high vis stand in front of a half demolished changing room on Kingsway Park

Kingsway Park sees changing rooms demolished

As part of Ashfield District Council’s multi-million-pound investment into Kingsway Park, work has started to demolish the old changing rooms. 

Posted on 13 November 2025
The Sheldon family at Adrian Sheldon View

Rifles visit new homes named in memory of fallen soldier

A fallen Ashfield soldier has been remembered as representatives of his regiment visited new homes named in his honour.

Posted on 12 November 2025
A red brick building in a state of partial demolition with a machine in front of the building

Demolition starts on the former factory shop

This week, the demolition of the dilapidated former factory shop on Ellis Street, Kirkby, has begun. 

Posted on 11 November 2025
A woman and two men stand facing a crowd of people and a powerpoint presentation

Business networking event created new connections

How to overcome the global trade tariffs was up for discussion at Ashfield District Council’s latest business leaders networking event at the Mour Hotel. 

Posted on 07 November 2025
New soft play at Kirkby Leisure Centre. Credit Airspace Soluntions

Work begins on Kirkby Leisure Centre’s soft play extension

New adventures await as work starts on exciting plans to make a popular soft play bigger and better.

Posted on 07 November 2025