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A quarter of staff absences at Dincaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust over the past year were stress-related

Quarter of staff absences at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals are stress-related

Coun Ben Bradley says he wants to avoid having to cut important services in the future. Photo: Other

County council leader calls on Government for funding as 'budgets squeezed'

Bus services are covering less mileage as usage drops. Photo: Other

Bus route coverage in Nottinghamshire down by a third over last decade

Lawrence Bierton. (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police.)

Worksop double-murderer lied about ‘excellent’ relationship with elderly victim

​Here’s a lovely reflective shot by David Hodgkinson of a swan gliding along the canal at Eastwood.

Photos: Super snaps of nature across our area by talented readers

Guest columnist Coun Neil Clarke, Nottinghamshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and environment.

Column: Four additional bus zones will help the travel experience in our county

Sport

Ben Tomlinson helps get the squad warmed up. Photo by Corey Prevett.

Tigers ready to roar back into action after weekend off
After a well-deserved weekend off, player-coach Ben Tomlinson insists Worksop Town will be prepared to face Marske United on Saturday at Mount Pleasant, writes Devon Cash.

Natalie Cunningham - second in Hell on the Humber.

Natalie conquers Hell on the Humber challenge

Prospect Hill Junior School's boys and girls football teams celebrate their victories. The girls team as Bassetlaw Schools FA league winners and boys the Parry Cup winners.

Do you know anyone in these heart-warming pics of Worksop's kids enjoying sport?

Seb Malkowski shakes hands with the opposition after Worksop's win at Rossington Main. Photo: Corey Prevett.

Tough times for Malkowski after third ACL injury

Terry Hawkridge dives into a challenge with Macauley Wilson on Tuesday. Photo: Ruth Hornby.

Hughes returns as Tigers settle for a draw

Crime

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

‘Desperate’ former boxer flouted court order to beg ex for cash in Worksop

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

Worksop man burnt his uncle’s caravan home to the ground after argument in pub

Lucian Abbey died in the two-van collision. (Picture: Nottinghamshire police.)

Worksop man charged with causing the death of a man by dangerous driving

Tne entrance to HMP Ranby in Bassetlaw. (Photo by: Google Maps)

Failures to assess prisoner’s risk of suicide before he hanged himself

Rufford Ford could face permanent closure.

Rufford Ford could permanently close following viral TikTok video craze

Blue light services, local authorities, businesses and charities are collaborating to combat fraud

Fraud now accounts for around 40% of all crime nationally

What's On

Yes, it's a big weekend for Christmas shopping -- but there are so many other things going on, so check out our guide below to places to go.

Forget Christmas shopping! -- 25 OTHER things to do in Worksop area at weekend
Christmas shopping will be on many of your agendas this weekend. But if you can tear yourself away, there is so much more going on!

Outlawed will be at Nottingham's Nonsuch Studios until December 22 (Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley)

Don't miss Outlawed at Nonsuch Studios this December

Enjoy some festival entertainment with Festival Voices at Southwell Minster. (Photo by Nick Rutter)

Festive fun at the double in Southwell Minster music events

Don't miss the Big Fish Little Fish Christmas Family Rave event in Nottingham. (Photo credit: www.jazamin.co.uk)

Fun for all ages as Christmas Family Rave comes to Rescue Rooms

Thoresby Vale Christmas lights switch on

Christmas lights illuminate Thoresby Vale

Health

More than 15,000 children are accessing mental health services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

More than 15,000 Nottinghamshire children in contact with mental health services

Cervical screeing test rates have dropped in Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

Call for more eligble Nottinghamshire people to get cervical screenings

An ambulance in wintery conditions

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice

Ward team at Bassetlaw hospital named ‘Change Champions’ at awards

EMAS says it is working to resolve concerns over 'corridor care' in Nottinghamshire hospitals. Photo: Other

Ambulance service responds to concerns about ‘corridor care’ in local hospitals

Suzanne Sinclair, head of people at The Bannatyne Group

Health club helps raise more than £30,000 for Barnardo's

Lifestyle

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter
Transforming your conservatory into an additional room can give homeowners the scope to create much needed additional space this Christmas.

Luxury is the keyword that describes this four-bedroom, detached property at The Baulk in Worksop, which is for sale with a guide price of £515,000. It is being marketed by Retford estate agents, Nicholsons.

Prepare to be wowed by this £515,000 Worksop house that screams luxury and style

Jones Homes show home all decorated ready to welcome everyone to the Christmas events

Jones Homes hosts Christmas-themed events at developments in Derbyshire and Nott...

The Bearded Fishermen offer help with mental health and coming to terms with grief.

In The Saddle with Anita Marsh: Reaching out to cope after my dad's death

UK Trending

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

Michelle Keegan is starring in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once for Netflix. Picture: Netflix

Fool Me Once: Everything you need to know about the Netflix thriller

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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