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Sharp drop in school attacks
The number of physical attacks by pupils on teachers in Bassetlaw has dramatically reduced in the past year, according to new figures.
Notts: Council warning over drink driving
You don’t have to be drunk to be a drink-driver - that is the message to Notts motorists out and about over the summer.
Kiveton Park: Cruise along the Chesterfield Canal this bank holiday weekend
Enjoy a cruise on the Chesterfield Canal this bank holiday weekend.
Dinnington: Bird group twitched dawn til dusk
Bird watching group SK58 held their annual ‘Big Sit’ from dawn until dawn at Dinnington Community Woodland Bird Hide last Saturday.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Local inspector reassures Saxilby community in video statement
Police Insp Simon Outen have made a video statement on the continued police presence in Saxilby.
Gainsborough: Local man among 15 charged after large scale drugs op
A Beckingham man is among 15 people charged with 43 offences as part of a large-scale drugs investigation by Derbyshire police.
Sport
Success for rider Terry
Spencer Racing’s Terry Brocklehurst took three wins and a second place at the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club Championships at Anglesey.
Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy hosts inter house competition with prizes galore
Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy hosted their second martial arts inter house competition, with various categories open to all ages and abilities.
Organisers planning a new term
As the curtain closes on the Worksop Snooker League season, organisers Antony Coupe and Mick Camm are already plotting the next one.
Kiveton Park well beaten in a top of the Championship clash
Kiveton Park were comfortably beaten by nine wickets in a Bassetlaw Championship top of the table clash with Ordsall Bridon.
Metts blasts those who have written Tigers off
Leon Mettam has a message for those who have already written off Worksop Town’s 2013/14 season – you’re making a big mistake.
Lee wants to play at home
Ahead of this week’s BMW PGA Championship, Lee Westwood has asked for more chances to play closer to home.
Video
Worksop: Guardian Rose presented to learning manager at Outwood Academy Valley video
A learning manager at Outwood Academy Valley was presented with our Guardian Rose yesterday (Thursday).
Lifestyle
Polishing up new look for old furniture
Maybe it’s the Kirstie Allsopp effect, but there seems to be a growing trend for reclaiming old furniture and giving it a new lease of life.
Review: The Great Gatsby
At every great party, there is that inescapable moment when the music stops, the lights go up and all of the imperfections, which have been concealed so deliciously under a cloak of darkness, are suddenly thrown into sharp relief.
Accentuating positive with make-up job
A mum who survived a house fire and being made redunant from her high powered bank job, is enjoying a new career in beauty.
Searchers at Palace Theatre in Newark
Celebrating their 50th anniversary and record sales in excess of 40 million, John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway’s remarkable career as The Searchers continues.
Shakespeare in 90 minutesfas
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy clocking up nine years in the West End.
Time to have a hoot at the comedy club
It’s Edinburgh Festival Preview time at The Hoot Comedy Club at Trinity Arts Centre next month.
Community
Retford: Fire chief’s charity bike ride
Notts chief fire officer Frank Swann is taking on a huge challenge over the weekend of Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd June.
Old photos of Worksop bring back memories
Our Archive Corner photos have been sparking memories for our readers.
Celebrating victory at end of world war
This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a scene from the celebrations held in Worksop to celebrate the end of the Second World War.
Asda girls runs marathon
An impressive achievement is being celebrated at the Harworth branch of Asda after a woman completed the London Marathon in a great time for a very worthy cause.
From silence to ‘talkies’ at town cinemas
This week’s Archive Corner picture harks back to the days when Worksop had an array of cinemas.
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Weather for Worksop
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South west
