An inspirational Worksop boy was surprised by TV personality David Walliams after claiming a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award.

Youngster Bailey Matthews was on a sight-seeing trip to the Tower of London when the Britain’s Got Talent judge, who was dressed as a Queen’s Guard, stepped out of his sentry box to tell him that he had been chosen as a Child of Courage at the annual awards.

The eight-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, was selected by the Pride of Britain judging panel for inspiring millions around the world when he pushed away his walking frame to finish a gruelling triathlon unaided. The video went viral and Bailey appeared on news channels across the country.

Refusing to let his disability stand in his way, Bailey completed the 100 metre swim, 4km bike ride and 1.3km run that makes up the children’s race of a triathlon in North Yorkshire in July.

David said: “Bailey is such an inspirational young chap, what he has achieved is nothing short of amazing.

“It was an absolute pleasure to meet him and he genuinely deserves his place up there on the Pride of Britain stage.”

After the initial shock of meeting David, who is also his favourite author, Bailey threw his arms around him and said “thank you”.

He will receive his award in front a star-studded audience at the Pride of Britain ceremony, hosted by Carol Vorderman at the Grosvenor House in London later this month.

Pride of Britain, sponsored by Lidl, honours our nation’s unsung heroes. Since it started in 1999, royalty, Prime Ministers and hundreds of celebrities from Hollywood stars to global sporting legends have taken part.

This year Prince Charles and David Cameron will once again be leading the tributes, along with more than a hundred of our most famous faces and national icons.

The Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards airs on ITV at 8pm on October 1.

Speed cameras will be at the following locations across Notts until Sunday:

B6041 Kilton Hill, Worksop

A60 Carlton Road, Worksop

Raymoth Lane, Thievesdale Lane and Farmers Branch, Worksop

A60 Nottingham Rd, Mansfield

A60 Nottingham Rd/Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead

B6023 Mansfield Rd, Sutton in Ashfield

A6117 Old Milll Lane, Mansfield

Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts

A631 Flood Plains Road, Beckingham

A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton

A609 Ilkeston Rd/Wollaton Rd/Russell Drive/Trowell Rd, Nottingham

A6200/A52 Derby Rd, Nottingham

A6514 Valley Road, Nottingham

A6002, Bilborough Road, Nottingham

Glaisedale Drive, Bilborough, Nottingham

Beechdale Road (Robins Wood Rd- Strelley Rd), Nottingham

Nottingham Rd / Leake Rd, Gotham

A608 Church Lane, Brinsley

Coppice Road, Arnold

B686 Carlton Hill, Carlton

Would-be drivers as young as 15 are again being given the chance to get behind the wheel of a car legally in a scheme being run by Notts County Council.

The pre-driver training experience for pupils between the ages of 15 and 17 is being offered as part of the Council’s ongoing programme of education for young people in a bid to cut road traffic casualties in the county.

The County Council has been holding the sessions for several years now during school holidays and they are proving to be sell-out events.

The latest one-day session is being held during the October half-term holiday at the Elizabethan Academy in Retford on Tuesday, October 27.

The session runs from 9am until 4pm, is open to all 15-17 year-olds who live or are educated in Nottinghamshire and costs £45. Pupils don’t need a provisional driving licence as the training takes place away from the public highway

Spaces are limited so booking is essential and will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Bookings can be made by phoning 0300 500 8080.

“This course gives young people their first experience behind the wheel of a car in a safe, controlled, environment with fully qualified driving instructors,” said Coun Kevin Greaves, chairman of the County Council’s transport and highways committee.

“Research shows that young people form and crystallise their driving attitudes well before they actually take to the road themselves, so it’s important that they receive the right message from the right people.”

As well as two hours in-car training, the pre-driver training days also include advice on how to choose a good driving instructor and workshops on the responsibilities that come with being a driver, including the effects – and repercussions – of drink or drugs on a person’s driving abilities.

There will also be practical demonstrations of safe stopping distances and cornering techniques.

This is today’s weather forecast across the East Midlands for Tuesday, September 22.

This morning will start with heavy showers and possible hail and thunder.

From late morning the showers will gradually become less widespread and lighter, mostly fading away by this evening. Some sunny intervals will occur, especially this afternoon.

Any remaining showers will die away this evening, leaving a dry night with clear periods developing. A few mist patches may form later.

Firefighters battled a blaze at a commercial property in Somercotes this morning.

Crews attended the scene on Wing Way at 03.58am and the building was ‘well alight’ on arrival.

Ashfield firefighters were mobilised to help with crews from Alfreton and Chesterfield.

More to follow.

Firefighters tackled a car blaze in Carlton-in-Lindrick in the early hours of this morning.

A crew from Worksop attended the scene at 2.50am on North Way.

Breathing apparatus and hose reels were used to extinguish the flames.

No one is believed to have been injured.

The world’s last remaining flying Vulcan bomber is to make its final appearance in the skies with a two day farewell tour in October.

The iconic aircraft, based at Doncaster’s Robin Hood Airport is due to finally bow out with a spectacular nationwide sortie on October 10-11.

But fans of XH558 are being warned to stay away from the airport to catch a glimpse of the plane over crowd safety fears.

Owners Vulcan To The Sky Trust said: “A celebratory national tour, XH558’s most ambitious ever, is being planned for Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October.

“It will bring her flying career to a spectacular close in two sorties to cover the north and south, giving as many people as possible a final opportunity to see the dramatic sight of a Vulcan in the air.

“In saluting that remarkable period of intense British innovation that XH558 so powerfully embodies, the tour will include fly-pasts of several sites famous for British aviation excellence, as well as other well-known locations chosen to provide good vantage points for supporters.”

It added that the flight plan and viewing options on the ground are yet to be confirmed and urged supporters to keep up to date with Facebook and Twitter for full details.

However, fans have been urged to stay away from Doncaster as the plane prepares to undertake its last few flights before being retired from the skies.

A statement issued by VTTS said: “The roads, villages and availability of parking around the perimeter of Robin Hood Airport are very restricted. As the final few flights approach, we must warn you that the chances of seeing XH558 take-off and land will be slim. There are no plans for any displays or repeated circuits over the airfield and the aircraft will come straight-in to land on her return.

“We wish to bring the aircraft to you – as much as possible, so please plan to go to one of the published locations on the final tour when they are announced, or one of the existing display venues, rather than come to Robin Hood.

“As the last few flight dates approach, spectator interest around the airport at Doncaster is reaching new heights, with huge numbers already being seen on surrounding roads. The police and emergency services, local authority and the airport are very much aware of growing issues. There is great risk of severe restrictions being imposed on our last few days of flight operations. We do need to minimise the risk of enforced flight cancellations on the grounds of public safety.

“We would request all our supporters try to view XH558 from another vantage point along a notified flight-path or display venue. Please do not travel to Doncaster.”

The iconic aircraft is currently enjoying one long summer of flypasts and displays with thousands turning out to see her.

But aviation enthusiats only have a few more chances to see the plane before it is grounded forever.

Dr Robert Pleming, chief executive of the Vulcan To The Sky Trust, which maintains the aircraft and which first returned her to flight in 2007, said: “If you don’t see her this season, there will be no more opportunities to hear a Vulcan’s spine-tingling howl as she climbs high into the sky for another memorable display or to see her rolling onto her side to reveal her giant delta silhouette.”

But while Vulcan XH558 may no longer be soaring gracefully through the skies, she will stay in Doncaster – as the centrepiece of a new museum celebrating her heritage as well as her life and times, in the former RAF Finningley hangar where she sat in readiness for fighting and bombing during the 1960s and 70s.

Dr Pleming said: “We have set out from the start to create a lasting legacy for the Vulcan by planning for the day when the aircraft will have to cease flying.”

Vulcan To The Sky chiefs have had to make the tough decision that this year will be her last - for safety and technical reasons.

Dr Pleming said that while the aircraft, affectionately dubbed the ‘tin triangle’ was still safe, the age of her airframe, engines and a growing difficulty to source skilled engineers to keep her airborne were all factors taken into account when deciding her fate. It also costs £2 million a year to keep the plane in the air.

A Spitfire flew over the district last week as part of the annual Bassetlaw Veterans’ Tea Party.

Bassetlaw MP John Mann has organised the event for the past 10 years, which pays tribute to war heroes from our communities.

On Friday, September 18, hundreds of veterans turned out at Gamston Airport which included a special air display from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, organised by the RAF.

Mr Mann said: “This year’s event was the best we have ever had – hundreds of people came including nearly 300 Veterans from Bassetlaw.

“It was great to see the Spitfire up close when it landed at the airfield after the display and I know that all those who attended had a fantastic afternoon, especially the schoolchildren who had clearly never seen any aircraft that had fought in the Battle of Britain before.

“It was a fitting tribute to thank those who have given so much to defend and protect our nation and I would like to thank all of those that helped make it possible – local councillors, all the staff at Gamston Airport, Deli & Dine, Mudford Marquees and Occasional Hire.”

He added: “The event takes months of organisation and I am already working to arrange next year’s event and I am looking for a suitable venue to top this year’s great success”.

In addition to the flypast, there was also performances from children at St Augustine’s Primary School in Worksop and the Elizabethan Academy in Retford.

The event was supported by councillors and business leaders in Bassetlaw, who provided donations to help support the day.

A loving couple have finally placed a headstone at their daughter’s grave after the initial design was rejected earlier this year.

Keith and Emma Hampson wanted to have the Disney character ‘Eeyore’ on the headstone but Harworth and Bircotes Town Council turned down the plans in February.

However, following a public backlash which resulted in a petition receiving more than 2,00 signatures in just 24 hours, the decision was reversed.

It was put in place last week after being brought over from China and the family told the Guardian they visit most days.

“It is a shame that we had to fight for it at a time in our lives when we wanted to grieve a little bit,” Keith said.

“I am just pleased that we managed to get the decision reversed.

“We have always liked Disney and we wanted something that would represent a child.

“I did not want a black and morbid headstone. We wanted something a bit more child friendly. We wanted it to be a celebration area rather than a place where we go to be upset.”

Keith and Emma received the devastating news that their daughter, Evelyn Barbara, had no heartbeat and had died on January 23 when Emma was 37-weeks pregnant.

Three days later, Evelyn was born at Bassetlaw Hospital and Keith and Emma were able to spend the next 48 hours with her before laying her to rest at Harworth Cemetery.

The couple, of Crewe Road, Bircotes, who also have another daughter called Scarlett, designed her headstone at Doncaster Memorials, but the council rejected the design due to the ‘bright blue stonework’ and ‘coloured lettering’.

After several discussions, Keith and his wife met the council once again but a negative comment about the design reduced Emma to tears.

They received the news their plans for their daughter’s headstone had been approved in March after another council meeting.

The family have now decided to do something special in Evelyn’s memory by raising funds so that a bereavement room can be set-up at Bassetlaw Hospital for stillborn babies.

“We wanted to do something positive,” Keith said.

“We got a lot of support from the public who got behind us, we are really pleased about that.

“We would like to thank councillor Dave Challinor and his wife Denise for the help with fundraising events and the support they have given us over the last few months.

Keith added: “There are a lot of people that do suffer in silence.

“We are coping alright. We have our bad days but they can be expected.”

Earlier this year a spokesman for Harworth and Bircotes Town Council said that upon receiving the application from the monumental stonemasons, it was considered such an ‘unusual design’ that it had to be referred to the council for consideration.

“Council initially felt that the monument was not in keeping with the headstones already in the cemetery, for a number of reasons including the bright blue stonework and coloured lettering,” the spokesman said.

“As part of the decision making process the town council consulted with three other Nottinghamshire town council’s, all of whom confirmed that the design of the headstone would not be acceptable to their burial authorities.

“We appreciate that this has been a very difficult time for the Hampson family and hope that now this issue has been resolved, the family can continue to come to terms with their loss,” the spokesman added.#

The next charity day organised by the couple is ‘An Evening at the Frogs’ on Saturday, October 17 at The Welfare Hall, on Whitehouse Road, Bircotes. The event will include lots of fun and games, face painting and a raffle. Tickets are priced £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children (under 16 who must be with an adult). Price of ticket also includes a hot dog. Doors open at 3.30pm. For more information call Keith and Emma on 07588 781 940.

Visit Keith and Emma’s JustGiving page at https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/keith-hampson.

The number of women diagnosed with womb cancer in Notts has risen by more than a quarter in five years, new figures reveal.

September is gynaecological cancer awareness month and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is urging local women to visit their doctor if they have concerning symptoms.

The focus this September is on cancer of the womb, also known as endometrial cancer.

Around 180 women are treated for the disease in Notts each year, and the number of cases has increased by 25 per cent in the last five years. 37 per cent of cases are linked to lifestyle and other risk factors including being overweight.

David Nunns, clinical lead for cancer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and a gynaecologist, said: “It’s important we all start having honest conversations about the signs and symptoms of these diseases in order to break down the social taboos and any embarrassment that currently exist.”

This cancer usually affects women aged over 50 and the symptoms can include vaginal bleeding more than one year after the menopause. Women with these symptoms should see their GP as soon as possible.

Key Stage One pupils from St Anne’s School in Worksop launched their new topic, Blast Off!, in a spectacular way with a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester.

The stimulating environment didn’t fail to provoke the children’s curiosity and interest and the hands-on activities made the experience even more memorable.

“I enjoyed going to the planetarium because I could watch the astronaut film,” said five year-old Amelia.

And six year-old Jack added: “My favourite part of the Space Centre was the Rocket Tower because I loved the water rockets.

“It was like they were blasting off into space.”

A former office block in Worksop will be turned into 12 luxury apartments in a bid to attract young professionals to the area.

Nottingham-based Jenner Bailey bought the vacant office block on Potter Street in December 2014 after planning permission was granted in February this year.

The project, which is expected to take nine months to complete, finally began this month.

Managing director at Jenner Bailey, Arran Bailey, says that investing in Potter Street is a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to bring extra footfall to the area.

He said: “We already have several investments in Worksop and this opportunity was a natural progression for us. There is a lack of one and two bed luxury apartments in the area and this project will offer luxury accommodation for young professionals and help to create a positive image.

“The building is a vocal point for the market place in Worksop and we saw an opportunity to regenerate a building and bring it back into use. I always look to undertake projects that will lead to wider regeneration and I am sure that this project will benefit local residents and business owners.”

Mr Bailey added: “It has been a very busy few months for everyone at Jenner Bailey, we have invested wisely and have reaped some fantastic results from our projects.”

For more information, visit www.jennerbailey.co.uk/.

Cuts to bus routes from Manton into the town centre have left elderly passengers having to walk further in darker and icy conditions as winter approaches.

The 42 and 43 Stagecoach buses, which travel between Worksop and Retford through Manton, used to travel onto Westgate and Bassetlaw hospital before terminating on Hardy Street.

The route ensured that passengers could pick up medication from pharmacies on Potter Street and visit the Newgate medical centre and hospital safely.

But the buses now terminate at the recently opened Worksop Bus Station on Queen Steet, meaning that passengers are having to walk uphill in order to reach these places.

This has raised concerns with residents as the weather turns, including one Manton pensioner who did not wish to be named.

She told the Guardian: “I have arthritis and it’s no fun having to walk up for twenty minutes or more up the hill, so I can’t imagine with it must be like for someone who is disabled and has even more difficulty getting around.

“I don’t drive, but I want to keep my independence and not have to rely on other people who do have cars, as do other older residents I know in the Manton area.

“Our only other option is to get on with it and walk, which will be dangerous for us as the pavements get icy, or wait and catch another bus.

“What bothers me is that residents were not consulted about this. We weren’t told that the bus routes would be cut. People just assumed that a new bus station would make things easier for us when it has actually made things harder.”

Kevin Greaves, said: “Unfortunately we have had to make cuts to some bus routes.

“But passengers will find that there are plenty of alternative buses that they can hop on once they reach the bus station to get to these destinations.

“And the great thing about the bus station is they can have somewhere warm, safe and pleasant to sit and have a coffee or a snack if they have to wait.

“This was not the case when buses terminated at Hardy Street, which was unwelcoming and unsafe, especially during winter.”

Stagecoach were not available for comment.

Volunteers from Worksop were amongst those from across the county honoured at a special awards afternoon and tea party.

The celebratory party was held by Girlguiding Notts at Portland College in Mansfield and County Commissioner Kate Royse presented awards marking the exceptional achievements of some 60 members and supporters.

Thirty-year long service awards were given to Worksop’s Margaret Little and Janis Barthorpe, whilst Celia Hoult received an award marking 50 years of service.

Kirstie Pogson was given the County brooch, and Margaret Merrills was awarded the Notts Star for having encouraged countless Worksop girls to make the most of their abilities.

During the afternoon, Kate Royse presented long-service awards to 19 Notts women who have devoted a combined total of almost 700 years to Guiding, together with Oak Leaf awards to 13 leaders and the Notts Star to six non-uniformed volunteers.

Five Queen’s Guide Awards were given special mention, whilst seven County brooches and six Thanks badges were presented.

The first five recipients of the county’s new Peer Education award were also announced.

“All our volunteers are amazing people and I continue to marvel at their enthusiasm, energy and commitment,” said Kate Royse.

“But those celebrated on this afternoon have given what I can only describe as exceptional service and it was a privilege to present them with these tokens of our esteem.

“I believe it’s vital to maintain girl-only spaces in which our young women can develop their potential.

“And yet it’s only through the support of volunteers like these that we can offer such opportunities to so many girls here in Notts.”

Girlguiding Notts currently has a membership of around 9,000 girls and young women but adult supporters and volunteers are essential if units are to keep open.

For details, call 0115 9877220, e-mail Kate Royse at countycommissioner@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk or visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk

Police would like to speak to these two men in connection with a shop theft in Worksop.

The alleged theft took place at the Morrisons store on Kilton Road, on 22 August 2015.

If you know or think you can help, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting crime number BW/147516/15.

The Chief Executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious awards in healthcare.

Mike Pinkerton, who was appointed chief executive at the Trust in 2012, is in the running for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Chief Executive of the Year Award, which recognises excellent leadership in the face of recent pressures on the NHS.

“I am extremely humbled to have been shortlisted for such an award, which I regard as recognition of progress of the organisation towards delivering great healthcare and the contribution of every single member of staff,” said Mr Pinkerton.

“I am incredibly proud of everyone who is a part of Team DBH and of what we have achieved together.”

Under Mr Pinkerton’s leadership, the Trust has achieved some excellent results for the benefit of both patients and staff.

It has reduced the numbers of hospital acquired pressure ulcers, falls and serious incidents

It has also reduced waiting times for treatment and introduced seven day end of life services.

The Trust was also recently voted the best healthcare provider in the country to work for by its new members of staff.

“I would like to congratulate Mike on being short-listed for this award,” added

Chris Scholey, Trust chairman.

“Mike is refreshing to work with and his commitment, empathy and passion for the local community are evident in everything he does here at the Trust.”

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals is also poised for success in the Clinical Research Impact category, having been shortlisted for their Research and Development strategy.

Their new approach is credited for increasing in the number of studies at the Trust and for offering more patients the option of new drug treatments.

The awards will be presented on November 18 at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.

Pupils and staff at Queen Elizabeth’s High School in Gainsborough have been celebrating after achieving the Artsmark Award.

Artsmark is the Arts Council England’s award for schools that champion Arts and culture in the classroom.

In order to become an Artsmark School, Queen Elizabeth’s High School demonstrated its commitment to giving each and every child a high quality art and cultural education, as well as showing ambitious plans for the future which it will now work towards with the support of The Mighty Creatives.

Artsmark schools gain access to exceptional resources as well as networks of the country’s most treasured cultural organisations, helping them develop and strengthen their arts provision.

Queen Elizabeth’s ]highlighted the strengths of its drama, music and art departments plus subjects such as RE, history, English and geography which, through their work, support a broader cultural understanding.

“I am thrilled that the work being done by our teachers and students in the field of arts has been recognised,” said David Allsopp, headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s.

“It’s more about quality rather than quantity in the arts field, and our broad and balanced Arts curriculum is delivered by expert and passionate teachers.

“Queen Elizabeth’s believes that the arts are a fundamental part of the experience of our students and I congratulate everyone involved in achieving this prestigious award”.

“I would like to congratulate Queen Elizabeth’s High School on their achievement and welcome them into our growing family of Artsmark schools,” added Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council England.

“To become an Artsmark School, Queen Elizabeth’s had to demonstrate its dedication to the arts.

“It has put together an ambitious plan which will ensure each of its pupils is given the opportunity to explore and build a love of the Arts that will remain with them as they go through adult life.”

It’s the scariest time of the year, but 20 per cent of people in the East Midlands are planning to dress up as superheroes this Halloween, according to a new survey.

Research carried out by discount website www.vouchercloud.com found that 73 per cent of respondents usually took part in some sort of Halloween festivities. Of those who do celebrate the annual occasion, 34 per cent spend Halloween at a house party.

And when asked what costume they were planning to wear this year, superheroes was the most popular answer from a list of possible responses, among people in the East Midlands. Thirty three per cent in the North West are planning to dress as Disney characters, while in Scotland, 24 per cent of respondents said they were planning to wear a morphsuit. Traditional Halloween outfits like zombies, skeletons and ghosts proved the most popular in the South East, West Midlands, Wales and the South West, however.

Chris Johnson, head of operations at vouchercloud.com, said: “It’s been very revealing to see which costumes are most popular in different regions of the UK.

“Clearly Brits like the idea of masquerading as zombies this year, perhaps it’s the effect of a certain very popular TV show!

“We’d have liked to have seen more traditionally spooky costume themes in the list though, rather than the sexy and cute outfits. Halloween is supposed to be scary, after all!”

• How are you planning to celebrate Halloween this year and what costume are you planning to wear? Email louise.cooper@jpress.co.uk and let us know.

Twenty rapes of women, 461 shop thefts, 416 assaults with injury and three kidnaps are amongst 3,710 crimes reported to police in Worksop in the last year, it can be revealed.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the Guardian to Nottinghamshire Police has uncovered the shocking incidents that have taken place on our streets between August 2014 and July 2015.

The statistics amount to about 11 crimes a day, 77.2 a week and 337.2 a month.

The top five hot spot streets in Worksop are: Gateford Road, Bridge Place, Memorial Avenue, Carlton Road and Bridge Street.

However, the level of crime in the town has almost stayed the same, with 3,711 incidents being reported between August 2013 and July 2014.

Worksop neighbouring inspector Neil Bellamy said: “The fact that the number of crimes in Worksop has remained largely static at a time of more focussed recording supports recent crime trend analysis indicating that offending in West Bassetlaw has actually reduced steadily over the last five years.

“Whilst there have been increases in the reporting of sexual offences this may be due to a number of factors including the high profile of investigations of historic abuse in Nottinghamshire and increased confidence among victims in reporting such crimes.

“Nottinghamshire Police remains committed to reducing crime and keeping people safe. Violence reduction continues to be a priority with clear focus on domestic violence and the night time economy.

He added: “When considering the locations that are highlighted in the Freedom of Information request, as having the highest volumes of calls, it is worth noting that they are either the town’s lengthy arterial routes or, in the case of Bridge Street, areas of a high density retail establishments that are often the victims of theft.”

Police were unable to provide information on the lowest hot spot areas, as 162 street names were recorded as having only one crime on their system.

Other stand-out figures include: ten sexual assaults on female children under the age of 13; 17 threats to kill; 77 harassments; four possession of firearm offences; 109 dwelling burglaries; 58 reports of public fear, alarm and distress and four cases of cruelty to children.

The total number of crimes in Worksop reported to police is one less than between August 2013 and July 2014.

Councillor for Worksop north, Gwynneth Jones, said: “As a council we work closely with the police and other partners to ensure that Worksop is a safe place to live and work. We are a key part of the Bassetlaw and Newark and Sherwood Community Safety Partnership, which works proactively to understand the causes and effects of crime and identify measures to tackle them. The information provided by the police has identified five streets as having higher crime figures, but these are large areas and contain a lot of businesses, so will register more crimes linked to businesses such as theft. As a ward councillor I talk to a lot of people and I certainly don’t feel that Worksop north is less safe than any other area.”

Bassetlaw MP John Mann said: “Crime figures always put things into perspective and I am particularly concerned at the level of sexual crimes being committed. These are clearly not solely crimes on our street but are also being committed behind closed doors. More needs to be done to challenge this behaviour and to bring those responsible to justice.

“The statistics also show that our crime hotspots continue to be around the town centre. This is concerning but we need to recognise that huge cuts have been forced on our police force which makes their role even more difficult. Worksop needs enough frontline police officers to bring down levels of all crime and to make the community feel safe.”

A celebration of remembrance for the 210th Trafalgar Day was recently held in Worksop town centre.

Around 200 cadets from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire attended the special parade on Sunday, October 18 at the Old Market Square.

For more than 100 years, Sea Cadets have marked the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar with a display.

Reviewing officer Deputy Lieutenant Thomas Freemantle greeted the cadets.

And following the parade, a buffet was held in the Ceres Suite at Worksop Town Hall, courtesy of Bassetlaw District Council.

Visit www.sea-cadets.org/worksop/.