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Snow on Saturday didn’t dampen the fighting spirit as Labour councillors marched through Retford to protest against the Bedroom Tax.They gathered at Retford Town Hall on Saturday morning before moving...
View ArticleHighways look into Victorian well find
Potholes are a common sight these days, but one Worksop headteacher knew there was a deeper issue at hand when he spotted a mysterious hole.Sir Edmund Hillary Primary head Simon Tollervey was about to...
View ArticleHelping to shape the future of Shireoaks
Residents in Shireoaks have the chance to give their views tomorrow (Saturday) on how they would like to see the village develop.A team will be displaying draft plans for the Marina and Country Park as...
View ArticleNew store creates ten jobs in town
Ten new jobs have been created in Worksop after a national retailer opened a store in the town centre selling men’s fashion.Officers Club has opened a store on Bridge Place in Worksop in the premises...
View ArticleAppalled by actions of some cyclists
As employees of a police force we eat, sleep and breathe law and order, so when people flout these laws, these rules and regulations that are put in place to keep you safe, there will be...
View ArticleTip-off leads police to cash and drugs
Police in Rotherham seized a large quantity of cash and £1000 of drugs, after a member of public reported suspicious behaviour.Police received the call on 19th March, reporting two men were acting...
View ArticleFire crews fight early morning shed blaze
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a property in Wallingbrook Rise, Worksop, early this morning (Saturday 30th March).Two fire engines from Worksop attended to find a shed on fire. The flames had also...
View ArticleMarathon trip from Bermuda
Dedicated cousin Maxine Kane is flying from Bermuda to London to raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.Maxine, originally from Clowne, is running the London Marathon to raise money for the...
View ArticleJobs created at Retford company
A Retford transport and haulage company is gearing up for further success after buying £500,000 worth of new vehicles and creating 15 new jobs.Griffin Freight Services on the Hallcroft Industrial...
View ArticleMan stole to feed his habit
An Aston man has been given a community order after stealing over £2,000 worth of metal from his former employers.James Robinson, 22, of Eagle View, admitted the thefts between 14th November and 10th...
View ArticleThieft took comestics from shop
A Bircotes has admitted stealing more than £100 worth of cosmetics.Jamie Morris, 25, of Suffolk Grove, took the Rimmel products, worth £110.68, from Asda in Harworth on 28th January.Morris appeared at...
View ArticleSoroptimists strike a pose for charity
Around 100 guests attended the Soroptimist International Club of the Dukeries’ fashion show at Ye Olde Bell - raising £550 for three local charities.After a warm welcome from club president Denise,...
View ArticlePothole woes set to continue
Rotherham Council has said plans to repair the pothole ravaged A57 will not be made until later this year - despite motorists’ safety concerns.The stretch of the A57 between the Todwick crossroads and...
View ArticleRepairs ‘later this year’
Rotherham Council has said plans to repair parts of the A57 will take place later in the year.Colin Knight, highway network manager for the council, said that the authority regularly fills pot holes on...
View ArticleCase goes to crown court
A Retford man has been charged with drug dealing.Rick Hall, 26, of Queen Street appeared at Worksop Magistrates’ Court accused of possession of cannabis with intent to supply. The case went to...
View ArticleHelp at hand with Food Bank
Vulnerable families across Bassetlaw will be lent a helping hand when a brand-new food bank opens its doors next month.Bassetlaw Food Bank will open its new premises on Lowtown Street in Worksop on...
View ArticleHow to report a pothole to council
Rotherham Council is responsible for maintaining the highway network, which includes all adopted roads, footways and verges.Streetpride has a team of area co-ordinators who carry out inspections of...
View ArticleCelebrating 50 years of Dinnington Comp
This September will be 50 years since Dinnington Comprehensive opened as a mixed gender comprehensive.And to celebrate the school has planned a number of special events.On 11th July there will be an...
View ArticleTop Parliament award for Keeley
A Worksop teenager is among eight new members of Nottinghamshire’s Youth Parliament who have been sworn in at County Hall.Keeley Azar, 16, will represent the county nationally and regionally on issues...
View ArticleCricket club charity cheque
Cancer Research UK was presented with a cheque for £716 at a special presentation evening at Anston Cricket Club on 19th March.The money was raised at a special charity event held at the cricket club...
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