Boy killed by train near Lincoln
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been killed by a train near to a foot crossing just outside Lincoln.British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the scene near a foot crossing on Doddington Road, Lincoln, to...
View ArticleTractor driver could help investigation into train crash
Detectives from British Transport Police investigating a fatal collision between a car and a train on Tuesday are seeking a potential witness.They want to speak to the driver of a tractor who is...
View ArticleGarage damaged in Tuxford blaze
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into what started a fire in a domestic garage in Tuxford.Fire crews from Tuxford and Retford were called at 12.44pm today, Thursday 6th December, to a property in Market...
View ArticleHave a say on carers plan
ROTHERHAM Council and NHS Rotherham are working together to develop an action plan to improve services for carers.They want to hear the views of the voluntary and community sector on the plan and how...
View ArticleClamp down on metal theft
South Yorkshire Police was out in force on Monday to iron out metal theft across the county.The impact on metal theft initiative produced 11 ‘significant’ arrests linked to around £50,000 of suspected...
View ArticleFacelift for town divides shoppers
A £710,000 facelift in the centre of Worksop has divided opinion among shoppers and traders. Bassetlaw Council hopes the improvement works on Bridge Street and Bridge Place, including new street...
View ArticleFestive crafts
ENJOY making Christmas crafts at Carlton Library tomorrow.The festive session, aimed at children, is free to attend at the library on Long Lane and is one of many festive activities taking place at...
View ArticleTeenager stole bike
A TEENAGER and his friend stole a bike and attempted to steal a scooter after failing to buy cannabis, a court heard.Jamie Bradford, 18, of Sandy Lane, admitted theft and attempted theft in Retford on...
View ArticleFREE! Pair of earrings from Diva
IT’S nearly Christmas and for many people that means the glitz and glamour of getting dressed up for parties and family gatherings.So what better way to look your best than bagging yourself a FREE pair...
View ArticleDinnington dog rescue needs your support
A DINNINGTON rescue centre is urging dog owners and their pooches to put their best foot - or paw - forward by taking part in a sponsored walk next week.Borneholm Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation is...
View ArticleFestive fun at the museum
CLIFTON Park Museum is set to bring traditional festive fun to the borough with a special Victorian Christmas event on Sunday.Between 12 noon and 5pm the day of family activities will feature...
View ArticleTable topper
ANYONE looking for a Christmas gift can head to a table top sale in Worksop in aid of the Salvation Army Building Fund.The event, which will include bric-a-brac, books and refreshments, takes place at...
View ArticleConcert and tea dance
CHRISTMAS is coming to the Dinnington Resource Centre on Tuesday with not one but two events to get people feeling festive.From 2-4.15pm there will be a Christmas tea dance, with dancing to live music....
View ArticleAmbulance never arrived
A DIABETIC man waited almost an hour for an ambulance after collapsing at a Christmas fair - and when one didn’t turn up his vicar drove him to hospital.The man, a member of the congregation at St...
View ArticleHeroes cash handed in
HUNDREDS of pounds were handed over to Help For Heroes by a Harworth duo who pounded the streets for a good cause.Christopher Kent and Robert-Dean White completed a sponsored 13-mile hike from Harworth...
View ArticleTips to stay safe on roads during winter
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is highlighting the importance of taking extra care on the roads as nights become darker and the weather worsens.Colder weather traditionally sees a rise in collisions...
View ArticleNew team aid vulnerable
A NEW team which will become the first point of contact for handling child and adult safeguarding concerns across Notts opened this week.It will be staffed by social workers and early intervention...
View ArticleDriver killed A1 cyclist
A DRIVER of a lorry which hit and killed a cyclist on the A1 near Blyth has been banned from driving for a year.Nigel Kenneth Brining admitted causing death by careless driving at Worksop Magistrates’...
View ArticleWorksop man to face rape trial
A Worksop man who denies raping a 16-year-old girl has been remanded in custody until his trial.Miroslav Padol, 36, of Hereford Close, appeared before Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday with a Polish...
View ArticleKaren’s energetic approach wins nursery award
A NURSERY worker for Treetops Nurseries Ltd. has been rewarded for her ‘passion and dedication to childcare’.Karen Turner is an area manager for Treetops, which has a nursery at Celtic Point in...
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