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Moments before the stolen car hit the pub

WATCH: Worksop pool player's narrow escape with stolen car

Jamie Kettle was jailed for two years at Nottingham Crown Court. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Dangerous driver jailed after crashing into Worksop pub during police chase

A weather warning for heavy rain is in place across Nottinghamshire this evening

Yellow weather warning for rain sees flood alerts issued for Nottinghamshire

Bassetlaw motorists need to be aware of upcoming roadworks and road closures

UPDATE: Upcoming road closures and roadworks in Bassetlaw

Thirteen Bassetlaw establishments have recently been awarded five-star hygiene ratings. Photo: Getty Images

13 Bassetlaw establishments awarded five-star hygiene ratings

A suspected drink-driver from Worksop is due to appear in court next month. Photo: Other

Worksop suspected drink-driver was 'swerving all over the road'

The faces of robbers who have all been jailed in Nottinghamshire this year. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire robbers locked up during successful year for proactive teams

Luke Hawkins was jailed for 12 weeks after admitting stealing petrol and shop goods. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Worksop thief jailed after targeting petrol station and shops

Samantha Clay has been banned from every Co-op store in the county. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Serial shoplifter banned from every Co-op store in Nottinghamshire

School meal prices in Nottinghamshire are set to rise. Photo: Getty Images

Independents at county council slam ruling Tories over school meals price rise

People can throw away knives and other weapons in amnesty bins like this at various police stations this week. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Call to chuck away knives into police amnesty bins across Nottinghamshire
People are being urged to throw away their unwanted knives into one of more than a dozen amnesty bins laid out by the police.

Police made arrests in Carlton and Langold as part of the drugs investigation. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Trio arrested in Carlton and Langold on suspicion of drug offences

Glyn Hassell and his wife Mandy (left) with Dog and Parrot owners Kathryn and Dave Boam, won this year's award. Photo: Submitted

2024 nominations open now for national pub award

Shane Hulls has been banned from begging across the whole of Bassetlaw. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Worksop man banned from begging across all of Bassetlaw

Parents can apply now for September 2024 primary school places. Photo: NCC

Time to apply for your child’s primary school place for September 2024

Coun Richard Jackson says the council's finances are challenging but are being managed well

Council says 'don't worry' as it works to cut £60m three-year budget deficit

The ticket office at Worksop Station is now staying open. Photo: Google

Union thrilled as Government scraps plans to close station ticket offices

People are are most at risk as being urged to get their Covid jabs. Photo: Getty Images

NHS chiefs urging those most at risk to get their Covid jabs

All PCSOs in Nottinghamshire are getting laptops to enable to stay out on the streets longer. Photo: Nottinghamshire PCC

All county PCSOs getting laptops to keep them on the streets for longer

Nottinghamshire Council is offering support grants to flood-hit homes and businesses

County council offering grants to help homes and businesses hit by flooding

Officers formed a guard of honour at Southwell Minster as Sgt Saville's coffin was taken into the church. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Funeral held for Nottinghamshire police officer killed in the line of duty

Trains are running again on the Robin Hood Line this morning

Train services back on track in Nottinghamshire
National and local rail services in Nottinghamshire are running as normal again this morning after a weekend of disruption due to flooding caused by the impact of Storm Babet.

Police in Worksop have broken up two cannabis growing operations. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Three arrests as cops break up Worksop cannabis growing operation

PC John Skelton will be one of the team out checking motorists tyres in Nottinghamshire this month. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Police operation clamps down on tyre safety across Nottinghamshire

Stealth was named Nottingham's best club in the Best Bar None Awards. Photo: Jack Kimber

Awards for Nottingham venues Stealth and Rescue Rooms

Police have charged a man with a series of shop thefts in Worksop. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Man charged after series of Worksop shop thefts

Nottinghamshire Police have launched a new operation to crack down on thieves selling on stolen items. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

New police operation launched prevent shoplifters selling on their stolen goods

Wilko has gone from the High Street - but lives on online. Photo: John Smith

Wilko is back as former High Street favourite's online store resumes trading

Simmonite and Bennett were both remanded in custody when they appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Bircotes pair charged with robbing vulnerable pensioner

Two schoolboys have been interviewed by police after an arson attack at a Manton playground. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Two 11-year-olds questioned over Manton playground arson attack

Have you seen missing Abi? Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Police appeal to find missing Worksop 12-year-old schoolgirl

Nurse Louisa Shaw-Yeoman says she is proud to work for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Photo: Submitted

Nottinghamshire Hospice launches annual Light up a Life fundraising appeal

Matthew Burgess has been jailed and banned from Worksop. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Jail for knife-carrying attacker after violent Worksop street fight
A man who chased his victim armed with a knife has been jailed and banned from Worksop.

Craig Rose was jailed for 18 months at Nottingham Crown Court. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Violent Worksop attacker who threw chemical in man's face is jailed

Police seized a knife, drugs and cash in the Worksop raid. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Knife, drugs and cash seized after police raid Worksop address

A police constable has been dimsissed from Nottinghamshire Police for lying about sickness to go on holiday. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire cop sacked after lying about sickness to go on holiday

Two teenagers were arrested following a theft at Worksop phone shop. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Teenager arrested and charged following Worksop phone shop theft

Danielle Haddon has won an award at this year's BAME Health and Care Awards. Photo: Submitted

National award for Danielle for support of BME colleagues and patients

The stroke team at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust has been nominated for a national award. Photo: Google

Nottinghamshire Healthcare stroke team nominated for national award

Nottingham Goose Fair opens today. Photo: Other

Nottingham's famous Goose Fair opens today

Serves Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Best Bitter, Sharp’s Doom Bar and four changing beers (often Little Critters, Milestone and Pheasantry)

The eight Bassetlaw pubs in this year's CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Bennett was remanded in custody after appearing before Nottingham magistrates. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Suspect appears in court after elderly Carlton woman robbed

Police seized more than 200 boxes containing suspected stolen chainsaws. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Two arrested after 200 suspected stolen chainsaws recovered from van