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Adele tribute hits Rubicon
One of the UK’s leading Adele tributes will arrive in Worksop for a spectacular double-header.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Bassetlaw MP John Mann calls for answers over brutal killing of British soldier
Bassetlaw MP John Mann has spoken of his shock over the killing of a solider in south-east London yesterday.
Creswell: Man charged with drugs possession
Police have charged a man with possession of drugs following a warrant in Creswell.
Worksop Guardian: Friday 24th 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.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Help For Heroes reaction to brutal killing of soldier in London
A local Help For Heroes volunteer has given his reaction to yesterday afternoon’s incident in Woolwich.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: MP Patrick Mercer gives his reaction to brutal killing of British soldier
Newark and Sherwood MP Patrick Mercer said he is ‘extremely disturbed’ by yesterday’s events in Woolwich.
Sex offenders taken off register secretly
Eight convicted sex offenders have been secretly removed from the sex offenders register by South Yorkshire Police - two from Rotherham.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Villagers’ shock at terror suspect Saxilby link video
Residents in Saxilby have spoken of their shock as police searched a house in connection with the suspected terrorist killing of a soldier in London yesterday (Wednesday 22nd May).
Greenbelt campaign group ‘not giving up’
Dinnington and Anston action group Save Our Greenbelt has reacted to Rotherham’s draft local plan.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Suspected murderer’s former home on Hotchkin Avenue in Saxilby is raided
Police have raided the former Lincolnshire home of one of the men thought to have murdered a soldier in a suspected terrorist attack south East London yesterday.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: MP Kevin Barron gives his reaction to brutal killing of British soldier
Rother Valley MP Kevin Barron has reacted to yesterday’s ‘shocking’ events in Woolwich, London.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Suspected murderer’s former Saxilby home is raided
Police have raided the former Lincolnshire home of one of the men thought to have murdered a soldier in a suspected terrorist attack south East London yesterday.
Beautiful Bassetlaw - SLIDESHOW video
People of all ages flocked King’s Park in Retford to have fun in the sun at the Beautiful Bassetlaw Festival of Community Arts event.
BExpo event - SLIDESHOW video
Organisers of a business event in Bassetlaw are already planning the next one after this year’s was hailed a huge success.
Crews tackle stolen car blaze in Worksop
Worksop fire crews tackled a car blaze in Albion Close behind the fire station last night (Wednesday 22nd May).
Draft development plan is revealed
Huge plans for where housing and employment growth could happen over the next 15 years have been revealed by Rotherham Council.
Todwick turn-off opens early
Traffic is set to ease through Dinnington after a main junction off the A57 was re-opened - two days earlier than expected.
Supermarket sweep ends with hefty fine
Wheeling trolley loads of groceries worth hundreds of pounds out of a supermarket without paying has landed a man with a hefty fine.
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Still time to nominate in Gainsborough Best In Schools awards
There is still time to get your nominations in for this year’s Gainsborough Standard Best In Schools Awards.
Clowne: Police seize teenager’s motorbike for causing a nuisance
A teenager has had his off road motorbike seized by police for causing a nuisance in Clowne.
Countdown to a cracking carnival 2013
Carnival fever is coming to Dinnington and this year’s event looks set to be bigger and better than ever with something for everyone.
Derbyshire: Council urges parents to get their children vaccinated
Letters have been sent to the parents of all school pupils in Derbyshire reminding them to make sure their children get the MMR vaccine.
Retford: Police and Crime Commissioner on the beat with Street Pastors
Street pastors were joined by Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping who visited Retford as part of an alcohol strategy fact-finding mission for the county.
Bassetlaw: Council leader in Cabinet reshuffle
Bassetlaw Council leader Simon Greaves has unveiled his new Cabinet.
“I’m back!” Geoff Coe presents Bassetlaw Hospital staff with Guardian Rose after live-saving treatment
When Worksop man Geoff Coe went for a routine heart check-up at Bassetlaw Hospital, he had no idea he would be fighting for his life just minutes later.
Bawtry: Puppies stolen in burglary
Seven puppies have been stolen during a burlgary at a house near Bawtry.
Worksop: Rare habitats at Clumber Park set for restoration
Valuable resources and rare habitats at Clumber Park are set to benefit from a £21,992 grant from Biffa Award.
Council apologises over UKIP foster case
Rotherham Council has apologised over a decision to remove children from foster parents who were members of UKIP.
Mum denies racial attack and smashing Kinder Eggs
A Swallownest mum has denied launching a racial attack on a shopkeeper, and destroying £60 worth of chocolate Kinder Eggs in the process.
Man waved a claw hammer
A man unhappy at medical treatment he received waved a claw hammer in front of a doctor and bystanders in Misterton, a court heard.
Countdown is on to Queen’s Diamond Jubilee festival
There is just over a week to go until the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Coronation Festival.
Theft from car and burglary in Saxilby
Police officers in Saxilby are on the trail of offenders after a theft and burglary in the village on Monday night.
By-election called after five parish councillors resign
Beckingham cum Saundby Parish Council has called a by-election after five councillors resigned at a meeting last month.
Bail breach man found covered in blood
A man who is facing trial over allegations of a domestic incident has broken his bail conditions by visiting his partner’s home.
The Big Tweet for missing children
Children and young people’s charity Safe@Last, based in Dinnington, will mark International Missing Children’s Day this Saturday 25th May.
Derbyshire: Views wanted on housing survey
Residents across the Bolsover area are being asked for their help to identify the future housing needs in the area.
Worksop: Sandwich maker scoops national prize
A Greencore maker is ‘filling’ good after scooping a top prize at a sandwich designing competition.
Ranskill and Torworth: Villages prepare for annual scarecrow festival
The villages of Ranskill and Torworth are busy preparing for the annual invasion of scarecrows.
Friends go back in time - SLIDESHOW video
Elderly residents in Bassetlaw went back in time when they attended a tea dance at Retford Town Hall.
Retford: Sisters to shave their heads for hospital charity
Caring Retford sisters Lindsey and Kirsty Robinson are preparing to shave their heads to support young cancer patients at The Children’s Hospital in Sheffield at a family fun day on Sunday.
Kiddies disco at Kiveton village hall
Children will go wild next Friday at a disco at Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall.
European broadband cash secured for Notts
Plans to roll out superfast broadband speeds to boost businesses could go further and faster after Notts County Council secured an additional £2.7m in European funding for the Notts Broadband Plan.
Retford: Discover all about hedgehogs at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Discover all about hedgehog welfare at a special event at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve on Thursday 30th May. The area’s expert Janet Peto, from Hedgehog Welfare, will be on hand to explain how you can help with the garden favourite between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. To book a place call Sara Smith on 01777 713945.
Hospital appeals for dining companions
Volunteers are needed to be dining companions for hospital patients who need help during meal times.
Elderly man hit by taxi in town centre
Traffic came to a standstill in Worksop this morning (Tuesday 21st May) after an elderly man was hit by a car.
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.
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.
Chip shop burglar appears in court
A 21-year-old Everton man has been charged with a burglary at a Scotter chip shop.
Fire crew race for charity
Retford firefighters will celebrate the Charity’s 70th anniversary with the London to Brighton 100km endurance challenge this weekend.
Retford solicitors donate fees to charity
Solicitors in Retford have helped raise funds for nine popular charities by participating in a Will Aid scheme.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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