After school awards
Youngsters from Laughton were celebrating after getting a bronze award from the Children’s University.The 75 Laughton Junior and Infant School pupils earned their awards by taking part in 30 or more...
View ArticleNo licence road ban
A WHITWELL man has been banned from driving at Worksop Magistrates Court.Craig Mercer, 24, of Franklin Crescent, admitted driving without insurance, without a licence and without due care and...
View ArticleProbation staff are keeping reoffending rates down
WORK to prevent criminals from re-offending in South Yorkshire has been classed as ‘credible’ by inspectors who reviewed the county’s probation service staff.The report is part of a three year...
View ArticleThe Cathedrals Express steam train passes through Retford Train Station - VIDEO
Retford residents were able to join The Cathedrals Express steam train from their local station to take a magical day trip to Scarborough last Saturday. The rostered locomotive for this trip was the...
View ArticleHistory walk
A LOCAL history walk will take place next Wednesday evening, in conjunction with the Trent Vale Partnership.Starting at around 6pm from outside the doctor’s surgery on Caskgate Street, the walk will...
View ArticleMagic and music at Clumber concerts - SLIDESHOW
THOUSANDS of music fans descended upon Clumber Park across the weekend for a range of concerts from top acts.Kicking off the shows on Friday night was Rockin’ The Park - when Brit Floyd, Focus, Curved...
View ArticleStranger stole cash from Worksop pensioner
Cash was stolen from an elderly woman in Manton, yesterday (Monday) after a stranger entered her home.Two purses were taken by a man who visited the 79-year-old woman at her home.He turned up at around...
View ArticleRNLI seeks new volunteer
COULD you volunteer to organise events for the Gainsborough branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution?They need someone who can plan events like activity days, race nights, luncheons, themed...
View ArticleTop award for Retford chippy
JM’s Restaurant and Takeaway in Retford has joined the fish frying elite by scooping the prestigious Fish and Chip Quality Award.The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the trade body that...
View ArticlePopular Ivy celebrates turning 103
FAMILY and friends gathered to celebrate Ivy Skelton's 103rd birthday at Foxby Court Care Home in Gainsborough.The popular resident was delighted to receive cards, flowers, gifts at her special...
View ArticleYouth centre
CARLTON-IN-LINDRICK’S Youth Centre will re-open on Monday 3rd September.For more in formation visit the centre’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carltonyouthcentre.
View ArticleEnjoy a canal boat trip from Ranby this Bank Holiday
LOOKING for a lovely day out this Bank Holiday weekend?The Chesterfield Canal Trust’s trip boat, Seth Ellis, will be running two hour return cruises from The Chequers Inn at Ranby on Saturday 25th,...
View ArticleBassetlaw Hospital seeks views on smoking ban within its grounds
SHOULD people be allowed to smoke within Bassetlaw Hospital grounds?That is the question health chiefs are asking patients, visitors and staff in a major consultation launched this month.Doncaster and...
View ArticleGarden fete
SPRINGTHORPE Village Garden Fete is on Saturday 25th August from 2pm - 5pm.Browse the stalls and join in the many games on offer, including a fancy dress competition for children and adults.Or go for...
View ArticleGet on your bike to save pounds
Rotherham folk are following Bradley Wiggins’ and switching to pedal power to save pounds in both weight and money.According to a local cycling co-operative, biking is taking off in the area as more...
View ArticleExtraCare auction night
WORKSOP people gathered to place their bids at a special auction night in aid of charity.The Swan pub hosted the night which raised £410 for the ExtraCare Charity Shop in the Priory Centre, which helps...
View ArticleBy-election
VOTERS will go to the polls in Nettleham and Saxilby on Thursday 6th September to elect a new Lincolnshire County Councillor The seat has become vacant following the death of Ray Sellars. The former...
View ArticlePlanning permission granted for Worksop nightclub
Crystal Property has secured planning consent for a nightclub on the ground floor of Crown House in Worksop town centre.Bassetlaw Council has granted planning permission for the building on Newcastle...
View ArticleHave your day on library cuts
LIBRARY users have until the end of the month to have their say on budget cuts affecting services.People can give their views online or at their local library until the end of August. Information about...
View ArticleFree advice helps local Businesswoman shine
Seeing her young daughter start school was the push that prompted a Dinnington woman to turn her hobby into a full-time business.After taking a silversmithing course, Victoria Galbraith had been...
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