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- ↑ Smith, John (2022-07-23). "'Lifeline' 141 bus service for Hucknall, Linby and Bestwood Village to be saved for another year". Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
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- ↑ "'Victory for people power' as Stagecoach confirmed as new provider for 141 bus service serving Mansfield and Ashfield". www.chad.co.uk. 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
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