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Ten years of Worksop's Got Talent ends this week with the final show.

Final curtain call for Worksop's Got Talent, supported by Bassetlaw Council

Pictured are Matthew Hyland, Chief Instructor of Jukado-Ryu Martial Arts/Self Defence Group, Derrick Parsons, Senior International Instructor, Members of the Jukado-Ryu Martial Arts/Self Defence Group, Coun Paddy Ducey, Ward Member for Worksop South and Coun Maria Charlesworth, Ward Member for Worksop North.

Worksop martial arts group's 'heartfelt thanks' for community grant

Pictured are: Cllr Alan Rhodes, Ward Member for Worksop North-East, Graham Robinson, Chairman of North Nottinghamshire Community First Responders

Boost from councillors for emergency medical support across Bassetlaw

Amy McCallum, Next Generation and Community Lead at The Well, is pictured with Steve Walker, Alison Pinkerton, Youth Leader at The Well, Cllr Susan Shaw, Cllr Malachi Carroll, Mayor of Retford and Pastor Pete Everitt

Cash boost for healthy snacking at Bassetlaw young people's hub

An appeal has gone in again the rejection of plans for 184 homes on land in Ollerton. Photo: Google

Appeal lodged after plans for 184 homes in Ollerton are rejected

Plans went before the council’s planning committee on Wednesday (July 15), where councillors approved them

Town housing development approved in Retford

The proposed layout of the Fairygrove development (Keepmoat)

Retford town housing development tipped for approval

Pictured are: Cllr Paddy Ducey, Ward Member for Worksop South, Cllr John Shephard, Ward Member for Worksop South-East, Catherine Williams, Member at Worksop and District u3a Steelpantastic group, and further members.

UK's only u3a steel band - from Worksop - features at national festival

Verbal supplementary questions have now been removed from Nottinghamshire Council debates. Photo: Iconic Media Group

Backlash over controversial Nottinghamshire Council meeting changes

Harworth Brass is set to expand its reach by re-starting its junior section.

Chance for young musicians to train with much-loved community brass band

Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Column: Coun Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council
Across our district, we are not just witnessing change - we are shaping a future that could transform our local economy for generations.
Tina Masters

Coun Wendy Lukacs has welcomed the new policy. Photo: Submitted

County Council to introduce paid leave for staff who are also carers

Cllr Malachi Carroll, Lisa Foster

Grant boosts funding for 2026 Retford Half Marathon

Nottinghamshire PCC Gary Godden is proposing a 5.1 per cent rise in the council tax precept. Photo: Submitted

Councillors back five per cent rise for policing in council tax

Pictured: Cllr Neil Sanders, Cllr Laura Sanders, Cllr Maria Charlesworth and members of the Balmoral Tenant & Resident Association.

Celebrating community spirit at Balmoral Community Centre

The number of SEND pupils in Nottinghamshire seeking referal to Alternative Provision has jumped by 400 per cent. Photo: Google

Alternative education referrals for young SEND pupils booms by 400 per cent

Pictured: Stan Davis, Cllr Harriet Digby and Cllr Lynne Schuller

Grants support RBL’s ‘Operation Christmas’

Vital works to Nottinghamshire’s ‘north artery’ roads could start by early summer.

Works to improve Nottinghamshire's "north artery" roads could start in Summer

Pictured: Vanessa Hamon, Chrissie Barrett, Celia Chan, Jean Perkins, Cllr Alan Rhodes and Cllr Madelaine Richardson

Grant brings communities together for Christmas

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward

Commuters urged to get on board with Mayor’s transport consultation

An example of an on-street Electric Vehicle charging point channel.

Neighbourhood ‘conflict’ fears over on-street EV charging points

Pictured James Routh, Liam Cairns, Cllr Julie Leigh, Cllr David Pidwell, Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cllr Paddy Ducey

Councillor grant helps Worksop Cricket Club invest in future talent

Pictured: Cllr Clayton Tindle, Coach Paul Johnson and Members of Blitz Table Tennis Club

Grant helps Blitz Table Tennis Club serve up success

Pictured: Chris Woodhead Retford FC Chairman and Manager, Brett Roberts, Cllr David Challinor, Cllr Susan Shaw, Cllr Harriet Digby and Members of Bassetlaw Casual FC

Councillors support Bassetlaw Casual FC in boosting mental health through footba...

Cllrs James Walker-Gurley, Council Leader Mick Barton and Rory Green.

Work well underway to build a new family contact centre in North Notts

Pictured: Craig Wolstenholme, Cllr David Pressley, Cllr Alan Rhodes, Jeanette Sargeson, Bridgitte Ainsworth

Councillor grant helps keep Worksop Miners Welfare Hall cool

Pictured: Cllr Alan Rhodes, Katie Baxter, Cllr Julie Leigh

Worksop bereavement group receives funding to enhance support facilities

Pictured: Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cllr Malachi Carroll, Mark Mounde and Members of 2nd Ranskill Scout Group

Community grant supports 2nd Ranskill Scout Group
The 2nd Ranskill Scout Group is giving local young people exciting new water-based experiences, thanks to a £350 grant from a trio of Bassetlaw District Councillors.
Joseph Skelton

Cllr Darrell Pulk and Ranby FC U14s

Bassetlaw’s newest football club backed by councillor grant

Pictured Is A Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Courtesy Of Great Wolf Lodge, Which Is Hoping To Launch A Resort In Clowne, Derbyshire

Campaigners fear combined traffic impact from waterpark plans

The planned development on Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe

'Parking disaster waiting to happen' as layout of new Edwinstowe homes approved

Bassetlaw residents and councillors at the extraordinary meeting.

Councillors agree to strengthen approach to HMOs in district

Cllr Emma Griffin, Daniel Griffin

Laneham Olympics backed by councillor Grant

Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity and Place

Work to improve high streets forges ahead in Bassetlaw

Women in Nottinghamshire are spending more years in poor health than men – and the problem is still worsening, according to a new report.

Nottinghamshire women spend more years in poor health than men, report finds

Pictured: Cllr Josie Potts, Cllr John Shepherd and a local resident

Life-saving equipment installed in Manton

Nottinghamshire Council is planning to spend more than £70m on fixing the county's roads. Photo: Submitted

Alternative plans for fixing roads called ‘nonsense’ as £72m approved by council

Pictured: Pippa Ramsey and Members of Retford U3A

Funding supports life-long learning

Pictured: Cllr Tony Eaton, Cllr Clayton Tindle, Graham Robinson and the North Nottinghamshire Community First Responders

Warm gesture for North Nottinghamshire Community First Responders

Pictured from left to right: Cllr David Pidwell, Patricia Shepherd, Cllr Steve Scotthorne

Funding towards local dramatic society in Carlton in Lindrick

Council homes rent rise in line with the Government’s National Social Rent Policy

Council homes rent rise in line with the Government’s National Social Rent Polic...

ICB healthcare leaders were challenged over the impact at Nottinghamshire County Council’s health scrutiny committee meeting

Managers say £68m cut to NHS planning board won’t affect front line care

Rampton Hospital was rated ‘inadequate’ in 2023 after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found several serious problems.

NHS managers questioned on progress at Rampton psychiatric hospital

Pictured: Cllr Steve Scotthorne Cabinet Member for Identity and Place, Cllr David Pidwell and Carlton Civic Centre Luncheon Club

Councillors bring festive cheer to a community club

Pictured: Cllr Fraser Merryweather, Cllr Madelaine Richardson, Cllr Alan Rhodes and S8081 Community Foundation

Funding for Worksop Community Project this Christmas
A project that is helping to bring communities together in North Worksop and keep people warm this winter has been supported by a £900 Councillor Community Grant.
Tina Masters

Pictured from left to right: Cllr Steven Pashley, Janis James Chair of Misson Community Association

Funding to help annual Christmas Lunch donated by Bassetlaw Councillor

Funding to create a new chill out zone for dance studio

Coun Sam Smith, Nottinghamshire County Council's portfolio holder for education

Frustratation as Government cuts funding for schools trying to become academies

Annie Valentine is sick of people putting rubbish in the recycling bins.

'It grinds me down...it's not low-level crime when you live with it'

Nottinghamshire County Council will hire a new member of staff to clear a two-year backlog of applications from schools wanting to become academies

New council officer to deal with backlog of schools wanting to become academies

Plans to extract ash where it is buried near Lound, Retford, have been approved

A 25-year project to dig up former quarry in Bassetlaw has been approved

The proposed site of the new incinerator on Shireoaks Road in Worksop. Photo: Submitted

Worksop councillors warn plastic incinerator ‘would wreck everything’

Angela Kandola's seat as deputy PCC remains empty for now after her confirmation in the role was postponed. Photo: Submitted

Announcement of Nottinghamshire's new deputy PCC cancelled at the last moment

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Proposed wards for Bassetlaw

Have your say on a new political map for Bassetlaw District Council

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