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Ashbourne Day Nurseries at New Ollerton has been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Photo: Other

Happy Easter for New Ollerton nursery after 'good' Ofsted inspection

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

Reports from the courts: the latest cases from the Bassetlaw area

Thomas was jailed for eight years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court. Photo: National World

‘Never too late to report’ after former teacher jailed for abusing girls

According to the latest figures from police.uk – here are the top 10 streets in the Worksop area with the highest reported crimes in February 2025.

Latest figures: 10 Worksop streets with the highest reported crimes

Royal Wedding celebrations at Cherubs Nursery at Sparken Hill Academy. Pictured are Katrina Farrimond, and Jack Wilkins, three.

See if someone you know features in these retro pictures of Worksop schooldays

A round-up of people who have received prison sentences at Nottingham Crown Court. (Pictures: Nottinghamshire Police.)

The latest rogues' gallery of criminals jailed in Nottinghamshire

Whitwell poet Richard C Bower will be performing at the tribute event to legendary rock singer Damo Suzuki. Photo: Submitted

Whitwell poet to perform at tribute show to legendary rock singer Damo Suzuki

Aerial view of redundant astroturf pitch which is the proposed site for the new tennis facility

£80k investment in new tennis facility

Nottingham Magistrates Court.

Bassetlaw man faces possible prison sentence for serious assault on wife

Haymaking in Clifton in 1895.

These rare historic pictures show life around Notts over a century ago

Paul Bowskill. (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police.)

‘Obsessive’ Worksop man's campaign of fear against ex-partner ended in violence

A Worksop man has been jailed after waging a “clear, intended campaign” to put his ex-partner in fear which culminated in violence, a court has heard.

Tim Cunningham

The Mucky Duck at Drakeholes has announced its immediate closure.

Shock as Grade II-listed Bassetlaw restaurant announces immediate closure

All Saints' Church in Babworth, which was built in the 15th century. (PHOTO BY: Neil Theasby)

Rectory must spend penny or two in powder room after flooding -- Bassetlaw plans

53-year-old David Howard died at the scene of the explosion in John Street, Worksop.

Family of man killed in Worksop explosion launch fundraiser

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

The grade II listed stone gateway to Manor Gardens in Rampton, former home of Rampton Manor. (PHOTO BY: Alan Murray-Rust)

Holiday homes for historic Rampton Manor site -- latest Bassetlaw plans

Fatal house explosion in John Street, Worksop.

Worksop explosion: Man arrested on suspicion of murder following fatal explosion

Officers are trying to trace 35-year-old Wesley Cain, who is wanted for a Breach of Court Order and a Recall to Prison.

Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Nottinghamshire

The scene of the fatal house explosion in John Street, Worksop.

Evacuated residents begin to return home following fatal Worksop explosion

Guest columnist David Armiger is returning officer for Bassetlaw and chief executive at Bassetlaw District Council.

Column: Find out all you need to know about forthcoming elections

A misconduct hearing was held at Force HQ

Misconduct hearing for former Nottinghamshire Police officer

Police officers and fire crews worked alongside specialist Urban Search & Rescue Teams to account for all local residents.

Worksop explosion: Fundraising page set up for community affected by explosion

53-year-old David Howard died at the scene of the explosion in John Street, Worksop.

Worksop explosion: Father who died in house explosion officially named by police

A man has died in a house explosion that wrecked multiple properties and led to dozens of evacuations. Homes in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated and emergency services were called to the scene just before 20:00 BST on Saturday.

IN PICTURES: Aftermath of fatal Worksop house explosion

Scene of a gas explosion at a house in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

Worksop explosion: Firefighters remain on the scene following fatal explosion

Scene of a gas explosion at a house in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. April 14, 2025. A man has died in a house explosion that wrecked multiple properties and led to dozens of evacuations. Homes in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated and emergency services were called to the scene just before 20:00 BST on Saturday.

Worksop explosion: Man who died in Worksop explosion named locally

Councillor Julie Leigh leader of Bassetlaw District Council.

Bassetlaw District Council leader speaks out after fatal Worksop explosion

Young person welding as part of Fusion project

£800k investment into local communities

Bolsover District Council is set to receive £803,023 from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to help deliver local investment projects.

Scott Chamers

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a house explosion that killed a man and saw dozens of people evacuated in John Street, Worksop

Police officers working with firefighters to determine cause of fatal explosion

A man has died following an explosion at a house on John Street. Photo: Google

Man dies following Worksop explosion

Help planet Earth (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Help to heal planet on this year’s Earth Day!

Irene Gilsenan was in the right place at the right time to spot this chaffinch while out for a walk in the area.

Photos: See spring at its finest in these latest reader snaps

Figures show there have been 211 ‘self-inflicted’ deaths of people under the care of the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust since 2018. Photo: Submitted

Councillor concerned over ‘significant’ number of suicides at NHS trust

Front view of some HGV refuse vehicles

Bolsover District Council’s fuel switch will save 829 tonnes of CO2 per year

A round-up of people who have received prison sentences at Nottingham Crown Court.

The latest rogues' gallery of criminals jailed in Nottinghamshire

More than 1,000 women and girls have now filled out our online survey to identify problem areas where they feel unsafe

More than 1,000 responses to Nottinghamshire Police's Walk in My Shoes campaign

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

Prolific Worksop shoplifter doesn't know why he stole random selection of goods

It was a popular place to be in the 1930s.

Great memories! Remember Worksop's open air swimming pool?

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, pictured at Silverhill Colliery in Sutton

Reform leader Nigel Farage ‘not convinced’ by planned council shake-up

Police have arrested two shop theft suspects in Worksop. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Worksop shop theft suspects arrested as part of police crackdown

One in seven convictions and cautions for knife crime in Nottinghamshire last year were given to boys. Photo: Other

Boys make up one in seven knife crime convictions in Nottinghamshire

Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre.

Debt-stricken parish council considers action plan over costly leisure centre

The new-look council will be based at the new headquarters at Oak House in Hucknall.

Full list of candidates for Bassetlaw area seats in county council election

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

Reports from the courts: the latest cases from the Bassetlaw area

Brailsford House has been rated as 'requires improvement' following its latest inspection by the CQC. Photo: Google

Harworth care home 'working hard to improve' after latest CQC inspection

A Harworth care home says it is ‘working hard to improve’ after being rated as ‘requires improvement’ following it’s latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

John Smith

Jake Richards is Labour MP for Rother Valley.

Column: The state pension is safe under Labour – and it’s going up

Columnist Laura Kennedy is supporter engagement manager​ at Bassetlaw Foodbank.

Column: Volunteers are at the core of everything we do here

Mansfield Magistrates court, Rosemary Street.

Worksop man chased enemy with knife while threatening to slit his throat

Here is Jonathan at The Yard with his dog, Milo.

Business owner brings 'market dream' to life here in the East Midlands

Lake is a beautiful and adaptable greyhound who loves to cuddle and is adored by the staff and volunteers at Crossing Cottage. She walks well on her lead and shows no reactivity toward other breeds. While she enjoys her walks, she is calm in her kennel and happily relaxes afterward. Lake is curious and gets along well with a male hound, but she would also thrive as an only dog with enough attention. Can you welcome her into your home and heart?

Meet these adorable greyhounds hoping to find a forever home in Derbyshire

Lake is a beautiful and adaptable greyhound who loves to cuddle and is adored by the staff and volunteers at Crossing Cottage. She walks well on her lead and shows no reactivity toward other breeds. While she enjoys her walks, she is calm in her kennel and happily relaxes afterward. Lake is curious and gets along well with a male hound, but she would also thrive as an only dog with enough attention. Can you welcome her into your home and heart?

Adopt a Greyhound Month: Greyhounds looking for a new home near you

Durdle Door

New research reveals 8 in 10 Brits are opting for a staycation in 2025

Nottinghamshire Police disclose the most targeted areas for burglaries as six recorded every day on average

Worst areas for burglaries revealed – includes Mansfield, Ashfield and Bassetlaw

Paul Ormond, of Carolgate, Retford.

Man banned from every pub in the country after assault

Nottinghamshire man Tomasz Wisniewski can claim to be Britain's biggest reality TV star after appearing in his eighth different show. Photo: Submitted

Nottinghamshire firefighter has become Britain's biggest reality TV star

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