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No EMR trains will be running in Nottinghamshire tomorrow. Photo: National World

Fresh strike action means Nottinghamshire's railways at a standstill again today

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

Upcoming road closures and roadworks in Bassetlaw

Arsenal Football Club centre forward J Brain breaks through opposing defences during the match against Mansfield Town at Highbury on 26th January 1929.

Take a look at these pics showing life across Notts over the last 100 years

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

13 Bassetlaw establishments awarded five-star hygiene ratings

Apprentices at E-Careers are said to be "well motivated", and they become "valued employees"

Retford training company creates 'positive culture' for apprentices, says Ofsted

A record number of domestic abuse offences were recorded in Nottinghamshire last year. Photo: Brian Eyre

Record number of domestic abuse offences recorded in Nottinghamshire last year

Bassetlaw Council has already been granted £17.9m to revitalise Worksop's Priory Centre. Photo: Other

Bassetlaw Council to move quickly with plans for £40m levelling up funding

Coun James Naish, council leader, admitted uptake had been low but predicted it would increase. Photo: Other

£18,000 council tenant helpline only used 70 times in year

The STEP programme would replace the now-closed West Burton A power station. Photo: Other

Council welcomes 'unthinkable' Investment Zone benefits as plans progress

Nottinghamshire Council says the 'higher than expected' minimum wage rise has added £5m to its budget. Photo: Submitted

'Higher than expected' minimum wage rise adds £5m in costs to council budget

A scene from the Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks display in Worksop town centre last weekend. Now find out what's in store this weekend with our guide to 21 things to do and places to go.

Christmas, lights, action! 21 things to do in the Worksop area this weekend
The lights are on, the tree is up and the stage is set for the busy, bustling build-up to Christmas in Worksop.

Nottinghamshire-based careers expert, Melissa Pearce.

Careers Column: Highway to Hell-O New Opportunity!

Worksop's former Wilko store. Photo: Google

Boss of Worksop-based Wilko apologises for company 'collapse'

There were a record number of suspensions at Nottinghamshire schools in autumn term last year. Photo Getty Images

Record number of suspensions at Nottinghamshire schools in autumn term last year

Children were among the performers taking to the stage at the Retford Christmas switch on event

Festive fun for all the family at Retford Christmas light switch on

The recently crowned Miss Lincolnshire Mary Anna Jennings and Miss Yorkshire Chloe McEwan attached (pictures - Tim Fox Photography)

The Miss England office has announced the search is on for "Miss North Midlands"

Public electric vehicle charging points have increased by a third in the last year across Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

Number of public electric vehicle charging points in county up by a third

Babworth Crematorium is hosting a Remembrance Day service on Friday, November 10

Memorial service for friends and families at Bassetlaw crematorium

Bassetlaw District Council is encouraging its male members of staff to make the White Ribbon Promise – a promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.

Bassetlaw Council staff make White Ribbon promise against gender-based violence

Worksop chrisrms lights switch on 2023.

Hundreds turn out to join in festive fun at Worksop Christmas light switch on

Bassetlaw District Council is putting forward a proposal to create a new dedicated indoor market area at the Priory Centre as part of a £20 million town centre investment.

Plans to create new indoor market at Worksop shopping centre

Opposition councillors say 'children will go hungry' as a result of the council's decision to raise the price of Nottinghamshire school meals. Photo: Getty Images

‘Children will go hungry’ say councillors as school meal prices to increase

Retford Author Luke Staton Celebrates Record-Breaking Launch of 'CREDO'

Retford author celebrates record-breaking book launch

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'

Steve N Allen, Notts-raised writer and comedian.

Column: It might be tough to be a human but animals can have it worse

This year 40 complaints were raised by Nottinghamshire Police staff members regarding sexual misconduct, according to new data from PersonalInjuryClaimsUK.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Police staff members raised 40 sexual misconduct complaints

This image shows how Worksop Market Place looked in 1880.

25 cracking retro pics showing Worksop as you've never seen it before

Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry hosting the Restorative Nottinghamshire launch

Restorative justice service will be 'life changing'
An enhanced restorative justice service in Nottinghamshire will be ‘life changing’ for those impacted by crime.

Bassetlaw MP Brendan Clarke-Smith

MP column: When we say we’ll stop the boats you can bet we mean it

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

Gardening columnist Sara Milne.

Gardening column: Top tips on how to bring nature into your home this Christmas

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

Stagecoach East Midlands.

Stagecoach bus strikes suspended in Mansfield and Worksop following new offer

Relying on her police training, Sgt Harradine administered CPR that – against the odds – revived the young toddler. She spent a few days in hospital and went on to make a full recovery.

Bassetlaw Police officer praised for saving child from drowning

Retford Christmas Tree and Town Hall 2022

Retford Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On on Sunday 26th November 2023

The new zones will launch in 2024, and will replace some scheduled services.

Nottinghamshire on-demand bus services to expand across remote villages

Our latest guest columnist is Annie Parry, volunteer co-ordinator at Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Services.

Column: ​Together we can ensure that Bassetlaw is a community like no other

Nearly a quarter of Bassetlaw workers are in insecure jobs. Photo: Other

Nearly a quarter of people in Bassetlaw are in insecure work

The number of arrests for theft in Nottinghamshire has dropped by a third. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Fall in the number of theft arrests in Nottinghamshire in last five years

Santa is settling in at his grotto as we count down the days to Christmas. Check out our guide below to things to do and places to go in your area this weekend, which is packed with festive events and activities.

Festive fever is here! 20 things to do and places to go in Worksop at weekend

Homeless people in Bassetlaw have shared their views on how to tackle the problem. Photo: Getty Images

How Bassetlaw rough sleepers say homelessness could be reduced

The Nottinghamshire branch of the NEU says Ofsted is 'not fit for purpose'. Photo: Other

Teachers’ union rep says Ofsted is ‘not fit for purpose’

Many people suffering no-fault evictions are finding themselves homeless for the first time. Photo: Submitted

More than 130 ‘no fault’ evictions on Nottinghamshire tenants in three months

Steve Cooper, Deputy Chief Constable, said it was a “disgrace” that around one in 10 people overall said they did not have confidence in the Notts force.

Low levels of public confidence in Police ‘a disgrace’, top cop says
The Deputy Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police says it is a ‘disgrace’ that around one in ten residents currently say they have no confidence in the force.

Guest columnist Lucy Tissington from Family Law Group.

Column: Legal assistance is out there for victims of domestic abuse

A charming photo from David Hodgkinson shows a dog with a swan escort - or should that be the other way round?

Photos: Check out the best of nature across our picturesque area

St Johns Church Worksop, stonemasons working on the church are giving a demonstration of their work during the open day. Having ago at mixing the cement, Tobias, Arthur, Isaac, Eddison with stonemason Thomas Hayman.

Residents try their hand at stone masonry at Worksop church restoration project

The planned Heartwood Community Forest cover and area totalling 750 square kilometres

Plans for a community “forest” could see 300,000 trees planted

Sherwood’s former coal-mining communities to get £20m of Government money

Emmingham threatened to kill the man and told him he was going to steal all the money in the office. Image: Nottinghamshire Police

Robber threatened to kill Bassetlaw housing staff before stealing cash

The hearing found that Inspector Grimwade breached the standards of professional behaviour specifically Twitter content relating to discreditable conduct and authority, respect and courtesy. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire police inspector dismissed over abusive Tweets

Dr Kathy McLean, chair of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership.

NHS Column: I see great work happening among our communities across the county

Eleanor Hughes and Hannah Goulding, Regional Fundraisers from Bluebell Wood

Get your Christmas tree recycled with Bluebell Wood

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has launched a Crowdfunder Appeal to create brilliant new community spaces by the canal at Staveley.

Canal crowdfunder launched for new community spaces in Staveley