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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"

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

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

Retford author celebrates record-breaking book launch

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

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 2023 Retford Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On will be on Sunday 26th November 2023 from 10am to 6pm…… bigger and better…….brilliant!

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

Nearly a quarter of people in Bassetlaw are in insecure work

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

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

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 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

Here's another wonderful offering from regular contributor David Hodgkinson who snapped this shot of a robin among the hawthorn berries.

Photos: Reader photographs shine a spotlight on best of nature across area

Langold Dyscarr Community School, which has been rated 'Good' by inspectors from the education watchdog, Ofsted.

Watchdog praise for Langold school that wants to be 'beating heart of community'

Pantosaurus during one of his visits.

Hundreds of school children Talk PANTS with the NSPCC

Rachael Holme, 51, from Clowne, was first diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in December 2021 and underwent a series of intense treatments followed by a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. (Photos courtesy of Rachael Holmes)

Mum pledges for help to get drug NHS only funds for primary cancer cases

More than a dozen households in Nottinghamshire started fostering this year

More than a dozen Nottinghamshire households started fostering in the last year

Our weekly guide to things to do and places to go over the weekend proves that the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. For many festive events are included in our list of 20 ideas for your area.

Countdown to Christmas is on! -- 20 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

It was the seventh Worksop's Got Talent on Friday (Credit: Dusk Photography)

Performance choir crowned champions at this year's Worksop's Got Talent

Pictured, from left, are Dave Milner, Site Manager for Rippon Homes, Councillor Jonathan Slater, Cabinet Member for Housing and Estates at Bassetlaw District Council, nd Alison Craig, the council's Head of Housing.

Have your say on how council houses are allocated in Bassetlaw

There’s still time to grab tickets for Sundown Adventureland’s iconic Christmas Spectacular which sees the theme park transform into a beautiful and breathtaking winter wonderland.

Final tickets available for Sundown Adventureland's Christmas Spectacular

The Cannon, newly refurbished in Worksop, Nottinghamshire Matt Johnson and his staff at the pub

Worksop pub serves up brand-new look following refurbishment
The Cannon in Worksop welcomes pub-goers back following an extensive three-week refurbishment.

Ex-Lioness Jill Scott is joining forces with Tetley.

You could win a year’s supply of Tetley tea in our latest fantastic competition

Worksop residents gathered to pay their respects at the Remembrance Sunday event with messages to loved ones lining the streets on poppies

IN PICTURES: Worksop marks Remembrance Weekend with parade and service

Land behind Victoria Street, Dinnington, has been targeted by fly tippers who have been accused of failing to respect much-loved teenager Leonne Weeks, whose body was found there in 2017

Calls to clean up fly tipping hotspot in Dinnington where teen was murdered

Knife arches will be one of the initiatives used by Nottinghamshire Police during Operation Sceptre week. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Knife crime education the focus for Nottinghamshire Police this Op Sceptre week

The Adventures of Monty & Mo – Finding Dash is a printed book for the charity Drone to Home.

Children's book launches to raise funds for Nottingham charity finding lost dogs

A beautiful photo from Eastwood's Ivan Dunstan shows a stunning kestrel against a bright blue sky.

Photos: Check out the best of nature across our area with these reader photos

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

There are lots of chances to enjoy some ice skating this Christmas throughout Notts. Old Market Square’s Winter Wonderland will once again host a sky skating rink, the National Ice Centre will be hosting a range of themed skates too including, a festive character skate, a princess and superhero party, and their Christmas Holiday Club.

Photos: 10 things to do in Nottinghamshire this Christmas

At the going down of the sun.......The poppy is the symbol of a weekend that is dominated by Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. But after paying your respects to the fallen, there is a variety of places to go and things to do over the next few days. Check out our guide

Here comes the weekend -- 20 things to do and places to go in the Worksop area

The former Yorkshire Bank, in Bridge Street.

Plans submitted to convert former Worksop bank building into new wine bar

There has been a rise in the number of treasure finds in Nottinghamshire. Photo: Other

Rise in treasure finds in Nottinghamshire last year

New figures show women are still being paid less than men in Bassetlaw. Photo: Other

Women in Bassetlaw earning less than men as gender pay gap widens in Britain

Molly and Zach will both be at Worksop's Got Talent

Love Island finalist will be making guest appearance at Worksop's Got Talent

Christmas4All was set up by Charlotte Stringfellow, from Hucknall, and Mia Slaney, originally from Warsop. The friends now live together in Bolsover.

Festive Bolsover friends launch Christmas campaign 'for all' in Notts and Derby

Author Hayley Smith. Picture by Storyfire Limited

Worksop author celebrates publication of second novel

Bassetlaw Cost of Living Booklet Now Available in Braille

Bassetlaw cost of living booklet now available in braille

Welbeck Farm Shop has been named as one of the best farm retailers in the UK this week after the Farm Retail Association announced its national finalists

Worksop farm shop named as one of the best farm retailers in the UK
Welbeck Farm Shop has been named as one of the best farm retailers in the UK by the Farm Retail Association.

Worksop Remembrance Day parade 2019

Remembrance services taking place in Worksop and Retford over the weekend

Christmas markets at Carlton House

Festive fun at Worksop's Carlton House Christmas markets

Further details of Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project are revealed alongside tour dates.

Worksop-born Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson announces new solo album

Retford based motivational speaker Luke Staton has released his debut children’s book

Retford based motivational speaker releases debut children’s book

NSPCC celebrates Talk PANTS Week as part of national campaign to prevent children from abuse.

NSPCC's national campaign to prevent children from abuse

More children in Nottinghamshire needed extra help and support last year. Photo: Other

More children in need in Nottinghamshire

Tearoom Manager Jenny and Tearoom Assistant Sharon with their 5 star rating!

Valerie’s Tearoom hospitality team celebrates 5-Star hygiene rating

Five Bassetlaw food outlets have been award a five-star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. Photo: Getty Images

Five-star hygiene ratings for five Bassetlaw food outlets

Homes and gardens across Nottinghamshire were submerged as Storm Babet brought devastiting flooding to the county. Photo: Jacob Lock

Flood-hit Nottinghamshire residents could be out of homes for months

Paul Spencer in training.

Dad running Doncaster race for 'fantastic' children's hospice near Worksop