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Firefighters Paul Mclafferty and Russell Kay who with the support of Natwest Retford Branch Manager are collecting sponsors to raise funds for The Firefighters Charity as part of team who will be jogging 100K from London to Brighton

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Image � Paul David Drabble

Fire crew race for charity

Retford firefighters will celebrate the Charity’s 70th anniversary with the London to Brighton 100km endurance challenge this weekend.

In Court

Look-out jailed for his part in Worksop burglary

A man who acted as look-out in a burglary at a Worksop hostel has been jailed for five months.

Gateford Hill Nursing Home held a VE Day party for residents, pictured are staff members in their costume (w130508-2a)

V.E Day celebrations at Worksop care home

V.E Day was celebrated in style at Gateford Hill Care Home in Worksop. The home was decorated with bunting, balloons and other decorations while staff and residents tucked into some delicious British classics such as salmon and cucumber sandwiches, and trifle. They were treated to hits from the 1940s by Linda Robin, who sang favourites including songs from Dame Vera Lynn and The Andrew Sisters. Staff also donned fancy dress based around the them of the best of British, with one employee even dressing as a giant ten pound note.

WORKSOP. Bassetlaw Hospital, Blyth Road.
Updated picture of the hospital

Bed and staff boost for hospital

A major £7m plan has been approved to increase beds and staffing at Bassetlaw Hospital - reducing waiting times and improving patient care.

Edward Leigh MP

Edward Leigh MP says people can rely on the local press

Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh has praised the Gainsborough Standard for helping ‘bind the community’ together.

Team Helios - James Anderson, Craig Andrews, Vlad Farcas, Denmar Vales and Bill Winder

Solar power on show at competition

The Toyota Solar Powered vehicle competition was too exciting to miss for five students at Queen Elizabeth’s High School.

Team Helios - James Anderson, Craig Andrews, Vlad Farcas, Denmar Vales and Bill Winder

Chip shop burglar appears in court

A 21-year-old Everton man has been charged with a burglary at a Scotter chip shop.

Guardian News

Retford solicitors donate fees to charity

Solicitors in Retford have helped raise funds for nine popular charities by participating in a Will Aid scheme.

Astronomy talk in Retford

Discover more about the astronomers Notts has produced in a special talk at Retford Library. Madeline Cox, chairman of the Society for the History of Astronomy and member of Bassetlaw Astronomical Society will speak on 11th June from 7-8.30pm. Tickets are 50p and are available on 01777 708724 or Retford.library@nottscc.gov.uk.

Coun Jeb Nightingale is worried there will be deaths on the B6060 as drivers take bends and are distracted by the Penny Hill wind farm G130510-3a

‘Wind farm will cause road deaths’

A notorious accident black spot could turn into a death trap if drivers are distracted by the new wind farm at Penny Hill, a councillor warns.

Stock Pic - Creswell Crags Visitors centre

Ancient art gets £1.5m boost

The oldest rock art in Britain has received a £1.5 million windfall to bring it back to life.

Wilkinson woman wins national award

Worksop-based Wilkinson are celebrating after their financial director was reocgnised at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Cash for Kettlercise king

A Worksop man is celebrating after winning part of the Kettlercise 12 week Body Transformation Challenge at Palms Fitness and Dance Studio.

Launch of A1 Housing's tenants compact at Retford Town Hall. Pictured are Coun Alan Chambers, Joan Lineker, Chair of BATRA, and A1 Housing Chairman Bernard Coleman LG130509-2

Bright future for Bassetlaw tenants

Tenants in Bassetlaw are looking forward to a promising future after A1 Housing unveiled its new tenant compact.

BEXPO Business event at Retford Town Hall G130514-5e

Business event is a success

Organisers of a business event in Bassetlaw are already planning the next one after this year’s was hailed a huge success.

Olympic Gold medalist Jessica Ennis married Andy Hill in St Michael and All Angels Church, Hathersage, Derbyshire. Photo: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most important gold ever to her collection – a wedding ring, when she tied the knot.

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First reponder Libby Stennent with her award

Misterton first responder rewarded for her efforts

A Misterton community first responder has been honoured by East Midlands Ambulance Service at its first Values and Recognition Awards.

Local newspaper week vox pop. Rob Grimes G130510-3e

Celebrating your local newspaper

Local newspapers are at the centre of communities and can generate real positive change - that’s the message being celebrated during Local Newspaper Week, which runs from 13-19th May.

Anna-Marie Day appears at Worksop Magistrates Court

Woman guilty over Facebook post

A mother caused ‘anxiety and distress’ to people in Rhodesia after putting a message on a social networking site alleging a paedophile lived there.

Cake sale at Priory Church for Help for Heroes charity, pictured with Hero bear are Father Spicer and Tony (w130504-3b)

Colossal cake sale

There were delicious buns and cakes galore at the Priory Church in Worksop - all in the name of charity.

In Court

Unpaid work for perfume thief

Stealing perfume and football boots has left a Gainsborough man doing unpaid work.

In Court

Drink driver gets banned for a year

A Gainsborough man has been handed a road ban after admitting drink driving.

Calls are been made for more defibrillators

Life saving machines fitted

Life saving defibrillators have been installed in two locations in Worksop following investment from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).

King's Park in Retford

Be part of the King’s Park anniversary

Community groups, businesses and residents are being urged to get involved with the 75th anniversary celebrations of King’s Park.

Creswell woman on benefits charges

A Creswell woman has admitted falsely making a statement to claim benefits.

Bolsover Council leader Eion Watts

Council has a new look cabinet

Bolsover Council has named its new cabinet for the forthcoming year with two new members taking up positions at the authority.

New funding for mental health

West Lindsey District Council is encouraging groups helping people with mental health problems to apply for a new wave of funding.

Gainsborough Standard Best in Schools Awards 2012, pictured are the winners with their trophies and compere Danny Oakes (G120704-1a)

Still time to nominate your Best in School

There is just over one week left to send in your nominations for the Gainsborough Standard’s Best In School Awards 2013.

Police give Creswell car theft warning

Police have urged drivers to take caution after a theft in Creswell.

Free microchips for Clowne dogs

Dog owners in Clowne will be able to have their dog microchipped for free.

Fast Response vehicle outside Worksop Ambulance Station (w121023-11)

Review finds ‘areas for improvement’ at EMAS

East Midlands Ambulance Service has refuted claims of bullying within the organisation after an anoymous letter was sent to the Guardian.

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Orbison act at the Majestic

A very special night of music is promised at Retford’s Majestic Theatre as Barry Steele’s spectacular tribute to Roy Orbison arrives in town.

Traffic and Travel

Three cars in collision in Carlton

Worksop fire crews went to Carlton after a crash involving three vehicles today (Friday 17th May).

Fire

Emergency crews attend attempted suicide at Dinnington home

Emergency crews were called to a property in Dinnington after reports of a person trying to take their own life yesterday (Thursday 16th May).

The search is on to find poetry champ

The search is on for the poetry laureate of Gainsborough.

Man dies following fall at Premier Foods site

A 46-year-old man has died following a fall at the Premier Foods factory at Claylands Avenue in Worksop earlier this month.

Ulley Country Park ranger John Jackson G130503-2b

It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger

John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.

Ulley Country Park ranger John Jackson G130503-2b

Man assaulted on Heapham Road early on Sunday

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on Heapham Road in Gainsborough on Sunday.

Guardian News

Skills of the past come back to life

People can learn the lost skills of their ancestors at Gainsborough Old Hall on Sunday 26th May.

Ian Cognito headlines two nights of comedy at the Rubicon.

Laugh all night at the Rubicon

Ian Cognito will headline a hilarious double-header at Worksop’s Rubicon this weekend, being joined by Craig Murray, Paul T Eyres and Mike Newall.

Whitwell WI are looking for new memebrs to join G130425-2b

Scrapbook of women’s memories

When it comes to history, it’s the little things that are often the most interesting.

Fire

Crews attend Retford house fire

Fire crews from Retford attended a house fire yesterday afternoon (Thursday 16th May 2013).

Worksop Guardian: Friday 17th May 2013

Worksop Guardian: Friday 17th May 2013

For all the latest in news, sport, entertainment and listings, pick up a copy of this week’s Worksop Guardian - now out on Thursday afternoons.

The Gainsborough Standard new offices in Britannia House, Marshall's Yard G130510-1c

Your Standard is moving into brand new offices

The Gainsborough Standard is moving to brand new modern offices at Marshall’s Yard in the town centre from Monday.

Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, Julie Leigh, Environmental health officer, Mick Barton, (left) and Waste Operations Manager, Tim Andrews, look on as Environmental Services remove dangerous asbestos sheets which have been dumped in Red Lane, Worksop.

Anger after asbestos dump

Residents and council officers were left appalled after asbestos was left dumped by the side of the road.

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Smart screws secure sheds

Police have given out tamper-proof screws to Clowne residents.

Derbyshire art deadline nears

Draw Derbyshire and win up to £750.

In Court

Mastermind behind Rotherham’s biggest dodgy goods haul sentenced

A man who stashed counterfeit clothing and DVDs at a Hellaby warehouse in the largest seizure Rotherham police has known, has been sentenced.

Staff at H & J Pawnbrokers in Worksop are holding a toy donation scheme for Bassetlaw Children's Ward  G130514-4b

Toy appeal for children

Do you have any unwanted children’s toys or books gathering dust at home?

In Court

Tool theft allegations in court

Two men are charged with stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools from a Tuxford company.

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