Glen Kitchen’s death: boy remanded in custody
A 16-year-old Worksop boy has appeared at Nottingham Crown Court charged with manslaughter today (Friday 12th April 2013).It follows the death of window fitter Glen Kitchens on Saturday 6th April.Mr...
View ArticleThree vehicle crash in Gainsborough
Emergency services were called to a car crash in Gainsborough this morning (Friday).The vehicles - a black Citroen Xsara, a silver Peugeot 206 and a grey Volkswagen Golf - had been in collision at...
View ArticleKiveton man stalked his ex
A Kiveton man who bombarded his ex-partner with phone calls, texts, emails and flowers has been given a community order for stalking her.Simon Cope, 42, of Highthorn Way, admitted one charge of...
View ArticleHard shoulder scheme delay
Work to widen a section of the M1 between Thurcroft and Chapletown by using the hard shoulder as a fourth lane has been delayed.Transport Minister Stephen Hammond announced the delay to allow an...
View ArticleDance around the world for hospice
Dance lovers are being given the chance to learn not just one, but four different dance styles – all in one day.The Rotherham Hospice Dance Around the World event challenges people to try out dances...
View ArticleAmphetamine found in home
An Aston man has been given a conditional discharge for possession of Class B drugs.Terry Flint, 46, of Olive Grove, Aston, pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of cannabis and amphetamine on...
View Article‘Gone but damage sadly lingers...’
The death of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher has stirred up painful memories in and around Dinnington.Baroness Thatcher passed away from a stroke on Monday, aged 87 - just two days after a...
View ArticleMPs share their
Margaret Thatcher’s death was also met with mixed views among local politicians.Rother Valley MP Kevin Barron said she was a ‘significant’ figure in our history.He said: “As the first woman to become...
View ArticleEnd of an era as Maltby lays its colliery to rest
Hundreds of miners past and present marched through Maltby on Saturday to mark the closure of the town’s coal mine.The decision to close Maltby Colliery was taken after owners Hargreaves Services said...
View ArticleMotorcycle Forum event
MOTORCYCLISTS have the opportunity to talk about issues affecting them on the county’s roads at the next Nottinghamshire Motorcyclist Forum on Tuesday 16th April. The Forum, which takes place at 7.30pm...
View ArticleCycle safety to be improved on road
Cycle safety will be improved on a busy Worksop road after Notts County Council successfully bid for Government funding.The local authority has been given £194,000 towards the cost of widening an...
View ArticleSpringtime ‘Save Sherwood’ walk
Campaign group Save Sherwood Forest had to cancel their annual Ramble in the Woods last month because of snow.But it has been rearranged for Sunday 21st April and is sure to be a springier affair.Join...
View ArticleCharity brew at the Welfare
Worksop Miners Welfare held a coffee morning in aid of Help for Heroes and Macmilan, raising £1413.16 to be split equally between both charities.H4H north-east regional co-ordinator Tony Eaton,...
View ArticleA months pay from becoming homeless
One in three workers in Yorkshire and Humberside could not pay their rent or mortgage for more than a month if they lost their jobs, new figures from Shelter show.The survey of working adults found 31...
View Article‘Dramatic surge’ in numbers visiting A&E
Rotherham Hospital bosses are urging people not to use the A&E department unless they are seriously ill or injured.The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has said there has been a ‘dramatic surge’ in...
View ArticleHelping to give a guide dog a home
Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking homes for 500 puppies.But these dogs don’t need food, water or grooming - they just need to be fed with coins and emptied regularly.The dogs are the charity’s new...
View ArticleTime to get fit and fundraise
If you want to make a change to your life and have the willpower to push yourself join in with this exciting new challenge and get fit for the summer.For the first time ever Rotherham Hospice is...
View ArticleCarlton man arrested after teen is shot
A Carlton man has been arrested after a teenage boy was shot in the leg with a pellet gun.The 46-year-old, who was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear...
View ArticleSaddle up to raise money for charity
Two well loved local charities are calling all horse riders to saddle up and take part in a sponsored ride to raise funds for their vital work.Returning for a second year SAFE@LAST and Helen’s Trust...
View ArticleRunning for Bluebell Wood
A Bosch Accessory development manager from Robertown, West Yorkshire has been busy rounding up his colleagues to join him in fundraising for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Chris Hickman, 34, has...
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