Only Fools and Horses’ Boycie to come to Retford
John Challis who played the iconic Boycie in Only Fools And Horses will be signing his autobiography at the Bed Chambers in Retford from 1pm-3pm on Saturday 11th May.Lee Chambers, owner of The Bed...
View ArticleBassetlaw fly-tippers targeted
Three offenders have been fined as part of a growing crackdown on fly-tipping in Bassetlaw.Two were hit with fixed penalty notices of £55 - reduced from £80 as a result of quick payment - while a third...
View ArticleInspector to leave town
The top police officer in Worksop feels he is leaving the area in the strongest position it has been in for many years.Inspector Steve Cartwright said crime was down 10 per cent at the end of the...
View ArticleInquest opens into Glen Kitchens’ death
An inquest into the death of Glen Kitchens who was allegedly assaulted in Worksop town centre last month has been opened.The 40-year-old died as a result of his injuries following the incident on...
View ArticleOpen Churches Festival weekend
Springthorpe Church is taking part in the Open Churches weekend on 11th and 12th May.The church will be open from 10am to 4pm on both days.Pop along to see the newly decorated church interior, and an...
View ArticleSwing when you’re wishing
Worksop Golf Club have been making dreams come true by raising over £3,500 for children’s charity When Wish Upon A Star.The club’s 2012 captains, Amelia Pogmore and Brian Stothard, selected the Notts...
View ArticleMetal theft sparks evacuation in Retford
Police are warning about the dangers of metal theft after burglars struck at Retford Squash Club and caused a dangerous gas leak.The club on Albert Road was evacuated on Monday 6th May after staff came...
View ArticleCourt usher stole from colleagues in Worksop
A court usher has been convicted of stealing cash from her colleagues in Worksop after police caught her with a capture bag.Karen Webb, of Trent Road, Retford previously pleaded guilty to 18 counts of...
View ArticleMan dies after fall at Premier Foods in Worksop
A 46-year-old man has died following a fall at Premier Foods in Claylands Avenue in Worksop.Contractor Nigel Chester, who was from Arnold, was visiting the site to carry out a routine test of the fire...
View ArticleUncompromising comedy from Jim
Following the success of his 2012 tour, Jim Davidson has added extra dates for Spring 2013.New stories and new gags abound as Jim talks the audience through his views on all manner of taboo subjects....
View ArticlePatient bed and staffing boost plans unveiled for Bassetlaw Hospital
A major £7m plan has been unveiled to increase beds and staffing at Bassetlaw Hospital - reducing waiting times and improving patient care.Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust chief executive...
View ArticleCollege is delighted with course
The first group of local learners have completed a new community interpreter course at Manton Children’s Centre.The course has been specially designed by North Notts College’s (NNC) community...
View ArticleStaggering figures on health issue
I met with the top heart specialists this week to uncover an extraordinary local issue of concern. I’ve found that if you have a heart attack in Bassetlaw you are much more likely to die than in...
View ArticlePartner lands on car bonnet
A drunken Worksop man knocked his partner onto the bonnet of this car after a night-time row then drove off with her there, a court heard.Horrified neighbours called the police but the injured woman...
View ArticleHomes for former tools factory site
A derelict factory site in Worksop is set to be transformed by a new housing and residential care home development.Bassetlaw Council gave the green light to plans for 80 homes and a 72-bed care home...
View ArticleHelping with mental health
More than 500 Notts residents have been referred to a 12 week intensive mental health support programme since its launch in July 2011 to improve their quality of life.The Notts County Council programme...
View ArticleKnow the dangers around open water
Are you a good swimmer? What about if it is dark, the water is cold, you have had a few too many to drink?We’d like to highlight the dangers of hanging around open water, and specifically the recent...
View ArticleBig boost for Bassetlaw Council Newsd
Bassetlaw Council is one of nine local authorities which has officially agreed to form the Sheffield City Region Authority. Known as the SCR Authority, the legal body aims to allow for more efficient...
View ArticleMan deliberately drove into a wall
A Worksop man who deliberately drove a car into a wall and then tried to escape from police officers has been fined.A Worksop man who deliberately drove a car into a wall and then tried to escape from...
View ArticleTeenager took scrap metal from garden
A teenager who took scrap metal from garden of a Worksop house must stay out of trouble for the next year.A teenager who took scrap metal from garden of a Worksop house must stay out of trouble for the...
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