Gainsborough: MP Edward Leigh says public have a right to transparency after...
Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh has welcomed the news that anti-sleaze reforms are to go-ahead.It follows allegations that an MP and three members of the House of Lords agreed to do parliamentary work for...
View ArticleMP John Mann: “MPs complaining about expenses need to join the real world”
Bassetlaw MP John Mann has joined the debate over the tougher expenses system introduced following the major scandal over claims in 2008.Politicians are angry about the Independent Parliamentary...
View ArticleRanby: Woman admits drugs charge
A woman is awaiting sentence after she admitted conveying substances into Ranby Prison.Zoey Aitken, 25, of South Crescent, Duckmanton, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday last week to...
View ArticleGainsborough: Still time to nominate in Best In Schools awards
There is still time to get your nominations in for this year’s Gainsborough Standard Best In Schools Awards.Making a nomination is the perfect way to say thank you to the people who work so hard to...
View ArticleSouth Yorkshire: Summer crackdown on drink drivers
Roadside checks and random breath testing form part of South Yorkshire Police’s crackdown on drink driving this summer.Officers are stepping up efforts to catch offenders in the act as warmer weather...
View ArticleFirbeck: Motorists warned of road closure
Motorists are reminded that the B6463 Lamb Lane at Firebeck is closed in both directions because of roadworks.The planned works have closed the road between the Ramper Road junction and the Penny Hill...
View ArticleTextile group gets ready for the Scotter Arts Festival this weekend
Ever wondered who has work on show in London galleries, the Festival of Quilts at the NEC and venues around the country?A visit to the Scotter Arts Festival may satisfy your curiosity as several people...
View ArticlePolice issue warning after spate of car thefts in Retford
Police are urging drivers to lock their cars after a spate of thefts in the Retford area.Sergeant Karl Hagland said they have had 24 incidents in the last three weeks - most of them involving unlocked...
View ArticleAnston: Local Plan drop-in consultation event today
Anston residents will be able to view Rotherham’s draft Local Plan for development at a drop-in session today (Tuesday 4th June).It is your chance to speak to the people who have drafted the document...
View ArticleSaxilby: Slow traffic on A57 due to roadworks
Roadworks in Saxilby are once again causing traffic problems this morning (Tuesday).There is slow traffic on the A57 Gainsborough Road in both directions between the B1241 Mill Lane junction in Saxilby...
View ArticleLincolnshire: East Midlands UKIP MEP will not fight next election
East Midlands UKIP MEP Derek Clark has said he will not seek re-election next June.Mr Clark will have been a Member of the European Parliament for a decade by the time he stands down.He said last...
View ArticleHow WREN can help boost your community
Spirits were high as the sun shone brightly for the official opening celebrations for a brand-new play park in Dunham-on-Trent.People of all ages from the village flocked to enjoy the opening of the...
View ArticleKiveton: Care home walk raises vital cash
Staff from a care home have raised £2,000 in a sponsored walk. The 14-strong group from Ladyfield House in Kiveton Park completed the 10-mile trek from the residential home on Peckmill View to Rother...
View ArticleRetford: Cycle safety event supports fire officer’s fundraising
A cycle safety day took place at Retford Fire Station on Saturday as part of Notts’ chief fire officer’s fundraising. Frank Swann cycled 185 miles round all 24 fire stations in Notts over the weekend...
View ArticleHodthorpe: Van seized for no insurance
Police in Hodthorpe have seized a van after they found it being driven without insurance.The white Ford Transit van was stopped by officers on Broad Lane at around 1.10pm on Friday 31st May.Enquiries...
View ArticleGainsborough: Edward Leigh MP speaks about Syria in Parliament
Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh has been speaking in the House of Commons about the trouble in Syria.He was responding to a speech by Prime Minister David Cameron about how best to deal with...
View ArticleWorksop: Do you know this man?
Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a theft in Worksop.The theft occured on 25th April at B&M Bargains on Bridge Place.Anyone who knows the identification of this man should...
View ArticleEllicar House to open its gardens
Ellicar House at Gringley-on-the-Hill is opening up for National Gardens Weekend. Despite a bad winter and spring, owners Sarah and Will Murch have got everything in good shape for visitors. “The...
View ArticleWorksop: Woman’s body found in town centre house
Police have launched an investigation after a body was found in a Worksop house yesterday (Monday 3rd June).Officers were called to the scene on Watson Road late last night after reports of the woman’s...
View ArticleManton: Fire safety event to be held on 6th June
Age UK service users in Bassetlaw and A1 Housing tenants have been invited to a safety event at Kingston Close Day Centre in Manton on Thursday 6th June.The information day will address cooking safety,...
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