Christmas card creation
Bassetlaw MP John Mann once again involved local schools in the production of his Christmas card.The theme for this year was Bassetlaw and the Olympics and first prize went to Victoria Lilley from Sir...
View ArticleTurkey fat
THE Consumer Council for Water is warning people about the dangers turkey fat could pose to your pipes.Fat, oil and grease should be poured into an empty container with a lid or wiped out of the tray...
View ArticleElderly patient was ‘giving up’
THE inquest into the death of a Clowne pensioner has been halted for further enquiries into her care in Bolsover Community Hospital.The hearing at Chesterfield coroners court was adjourned by Deputy...
View ArticleCard winner
CHRISTMAS came early for one lucky student after winning a Christmas card competition.Sarah Hogan, 17, studying Level 3 Graphic Design at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology had her design used as...
View ArticleTreatment
NHS Rotherham is urging people to choose the right treatment and the best place to go over the festive period.The Choose Well campaign provides people with the information they need to get the best...
View ArticleTaxi safety
COUNCIL officials say that taking a taxi ride in West Lindsey is set to become even safer.WLDC is considering introducing a new scheme which will mean that taxi operators will have to be licensed each...
View ArticleBinning the noisy lorries
IF you’re one of those people who only remembers to put the bin out after you’ve heard the lorry trundling up the road, you could soon find yourself missing your cue.And it could make the sight of the...
View ArticleRecycle this Christmas
ROTHERHAM Council is urging residents to recycle this Christmas.The local authority’s recycling team is recommending people put newspapers and magazines, but not wrapping paper, in blue bags, take real...
View ArticleKids get fit
A NEW programme to encourage healthy living for children aged 8 – 11 will begin in Gainsborough at TVA next month.Fit Kids is a free 12-week weight management course and aims to help children lead...
View ArticleRise and shine Retford: Wednesday 28th December 2011
Welcome to your daily round up of all today’s important stuff from Retford and beyond.TRAVELSlight delay on Chancery Lane in Retford closed northbound at the West Street junction, because of roadworks....
View ArticleMan jailed after revenge hammer attack in Gainsborough bar
A VIOLENT hammer attack that saw a doorman taken to hospital has landed a Gainsborough man in jail.Matthew Brumby, from Enderby Crescent, Gainsborough has been jailed for nine months after a ‘revenge...
View ArticleFatal road crash in Gainsborough
A RETFORD woman was killed in a car crash in Gainsborough last night (Tuesday 27th December).Two other Retford residents were also injured.Emergency services were called to Thorndyke Way in...
View ArticleFitness class
A NEW fitness workout is being introduced in Dinnington.Inter Shape is hosting free Bokwa taster classes at its Dinnington studio on Wednesday 28th December at 9.30am and 6pm.Bokwa is a cardio workout...
View ArticleDrug user stole £3 charity box
A CLOWNE man stole a charity box from a bookmakers and raided two shops after relapsing into drug abuse, a court was told.Lee Boden, 29, of Westlea, Clowne took razor blades from Lloyds pharmacy and a...
View Article‘Well respected and dedicated’
THE Dinnington community has been left shocked and saddened by the sudden death of a much loved Gateford teacher.Mark Lovett died of a heart attack at his Worksop home on Thursday 15th December - just...
View ArticleTourism move
THE Countryside Alliance is now a member of Welcome to Yorkshire, the official tourism agency for Yorkshire.It will provide the alliance with opportunities to be included in a wide range of benefits...
View ArticleDrink-driver handed ban
A DRINK-DRIVER caught more than twice over the legal limit has been banned from the road for 20 months and fined £165.Arthur Leongard, 27, from Market Street, Worksop, admitted to the offence which...
View ArticleLocal man spared jail
A GAINSBOROUGH man who admitted selling drugs to a circle of friends has been spared jail.Adam Wroe, 26, of Brewster Road, was already on bail for other offences when police raided his home and...
View ArticleShoplifter facing jail
A CLOWNE woman serving a suspended jail sentence could be locked up following another offence of shoplifting.Natasha Thorley, 25, of Westlea, was caught stealing £37.50 of clothing from Primark in...
View ArticleGoodbye to former editor George
FORMER Worksop Guardian editor George Robinson has died, aged 57.The ‘larger-than-life’ character, who edited the Guardian for nearly 18 years, passed away at Bassetlaw Hospital on Boxing Day after...
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