We need to clamp down on net abuse
I have previously raised in this column the scandal of Starbucks paying less tax for the whole of their UK operation than an independent café on Bridge Street. It is an obscene joke. How can Parliament...
View ArticleSign up for new citizen scheme in the county
There is just three weeks left to sign up for a voluntary programme offering young people a chance to gain new skills.The National Citizen Service (NCS) provides youngsters aged 16 and 17 the chance to...
View ArticleDinnington: Campaign launched to keep footpaths
Residents in Dinnington have launched a campaign to get footpaths legally recognised after the land was earmarked for development.The site behind Birkdale Avenue has been earmarked for land in the...
View ArticleWalkes: Appeal for help after ceiling collapses
Amateur dramatics groups in Wales desperately need your help after the ceiling of their hall collapsed.Members of Wales Methodist Panto Players and Wales Musical Theatre Company were left devastated...
View ArticleRotherham: Town to hold its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Pride
Rotherham will hold its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Pride event on Saturday 29th June. The Pink Picnic will be held at Clifton Park and will celebrate the diversity of the community....
View ArticleSouth Yorkshire: Campaign launched to advice residents of home security
Police in Rotherham have launched a campaign to target house burglary across the area.Officers have been targeting areas within the district to provide crime prevention advice to residents as a means...
View ArticleKiveton and Dinnington: Give your views on Rotherham Council’s Local Plan
Residents will get a further chance to view Rotherham’s draft Local Plan for development at two further drop-in sessions this week.The events are your chance to speak to those who have drafted the...
View ArticleRaising the flag for Armed Forces Day
Residents have been invited to join the chairman of West Lindsey District Council in paying tribute to our armed forces next week.As has been the custom for the past four years, the chairman will raise...
View ArticleAppeal to business to help transform young people’s lives
The Prince’s Trust is asking local businesses to help change young people’s lives.As part of its team programme run by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, 15 people will take part in a 12 week programme to...
View ArticleGainsborough In Bloom needs you
Gainsborough In Bloom is appealing for volunteers to help with its next tidy up event on Tuesday evening.Volunteers will meet at 6.30pm at the Trinity View carpark, before getting to work on the area...
View ArticleRotherham: Speed camera locations this week
The following locations will host a mobile speed camera this week, starting Monday 17th June:Pontefract Road, Brampton; Melton Green, Rotherham; A631 Bawtry Road/Rotherham Road, Hellaby and Maltby;...
View ArticleKiveton and Wales: Local Plan drop-in consultation event today
Kiveton and Wales residents will be able to view Rotherham’s draft Local Plan for development at a drop-in session today (Tuesday 18th June).It is your chance to speak to the people who have drafted...
View ArticleVIDEO: Best In School 2013 awards night
The atmosphere was top of the class at Worksop’s Lion Hotel for the Guardian’s Best in School 2013 award ceremony.Shining stars from office staff and lunch people to best teachers and headteachers were...
View ArticleWest Burton: Fire engines attend blaze at power station
Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze at West Burton Power Station, near Gainsborough, this morning (Tuesday 18th June 2013).An emergency call was made at 7.13am to report a fire in a switch...
View ArticleSlideshow: St Augustine’s Wildlife Garden is a blooming success
Green-fingered pupils at St Augustine’s Primary School have been busy rolling up their sleeves to pitch in for their new wildlife garden.The £15,000 facility, which was officially opened in March this...
View ArticleA garden party with the Queen
It was a proud day for Hemswell Cliff residents Chris Cooper and Beverly Barford last Thursday as they rubbed shoulders with royalty at the Queens Royal garden party at Buckingham Palace.Having been...
View ArticleRush hour delays on the M1 and M18 motorways
Motorists heading towards the motorways this morning (Wednesday 19th June) should be aware of possible delays.There is severe disruption on the M1 southbound between junction 33 at Catcliffe and...
View ArticleNormanton on Trent: Buildings involved in fire
Fire crews tackled a large building fire in Normanton on Trent yesterday, Tuesday 18th June 2013.Engines from Retford and Tuxford were called at 5.40pm to a property on South Street in the village.When...
View ArticleA1 closed near Newark after lorry crash
The A1 south of Newark is closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday 19th June 2013).Drivers planning to travel on the A1 should avoid the area until further notice.The closure follows a crash...
View ArticleHelp us capture life in a day
The summer solstice is upon us, and your Worksop Guardian is looking to celebrate the ‘Longest Day’ of the year with a snapshot of life across the district.We will be taking our Summer of Love campaign...
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