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South Wingfield

A black and white image of Wingfield Manor, near Alfreton.

The manor that 'helped shape modern England'

Historians say Wingfield Manor was home to Mary, Queen of Scots and an important astronomer.

Retired man in glasses and with a beard next to a wire fence with a sign which reads Danger Keep Out

Call for repairs on manor that held Queen of Scots

Campaigners say urgent repairs are needed to save the manor and open it to the public.

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Gas blast caused by failings that led to evacuation

Belper Skip Hire Limited and Elliott Kirk are fined on 2 December for health and safety breaches.

Three people stood in the middle of a children's play area

Villagers call for revamp of 'rickety' play area

A council says it carries out monthly inspections of the site and safety is its "priority".

South Wingfield Pride

Former mining village's Pride returns for second year

Organisers said more than 600 people attended South Wigston's very first Pride last year.

Debdale Lane (A6075) bridge, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Rail company releases list of most bashed bridges

Bridges on East Midlands Railway's network were hit by vehicles 54 times last year.

(Left to right) Volunteers Ian Holliday, Carole Brown and Peter Milne

Historic Grade II* rural railway station restored

Volunteers bring the neglected Wingfield railway station, which opened in 1840, back to life.

The station

Victorian station's restoration nears completion

Wingfield Station dates from 1840 and is of international importance, the project manager says.

Organisers Peter Hitchcock and James Peach

Pride heralds change in mining village - organiser

Event organisers hope Pride will become an annual celebration in South Wingfield.