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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

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

The latest Department for Education figures show 60% of 10,227 eligible pupils in Nottinghamshire met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.

Nottinghamshire kids worse at reading, writing and maths than before pandemic

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

Nationally, 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the 24 months to June 30 this year. (Photo by: PA/Radar)

Proportion seen by NHS dentists in Worksop remains below pre-pandemic levels

High Street Giant Wilko Entered Administration Last Month

269 workers to be made redundant today at Wilko Worksop support centre

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

Bassetlaw has seen a drop in businesses going into liquidation than before the Covid-19 pandemic

Bassetlaw has seen fall in businesses going into liquidation

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

A top health chief has warned that the world should prepare for another virus “even deadlier” than coronavirus.

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

A total of 183,561 Covid-related deaths were recorded throughout England by February 16.

No more Covid deaths recorded across Worksop and Retford

(Photo: BBC)

Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

No more Covid deaths recorded across Worksop and Retford

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

A nurse puts on personal protective equipment in a ward for Covid patients. A total of 181,434 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded throughout England by January 26.

Number of coronavirus deaths revised down across Eastwood and Kimberley

A nurse puts on personal protective equipment in a ward for Covid patients. A total of 181,434 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded throughout England by January 26.

Two more Covid deaths recorded across Worksop and Retford

Dale Robinson, of Duke Distribution, has been handed the keys to five new Scania trucks by Chris Kelly, Keltruck chairman.

Worksop haulage company boasts success with delivery of five new trucks

Nottinghamshire health chiefs are urging anyone eligible who has not yet had their Covid autumn booster to do so now. Photo: Getty Images

Last chance to grab your autumn Covid booster jab

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

Thousands of calls to NHS 111 were abandoned over the festive period

Thousands of 111 calls 'abandoned' in Nottinghamshire over the festive period

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

This illustration photo shows the Spotify logo (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Spotify cancels several live audio shows in latest programming cutback

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup

Camel flu, considered to be a deadlier cousin of Covid-19, kills up to a third of those who get infected with it - here are the signs to look out for

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022

Elon Musk set to allow Covid-19 misinformation to return to Twitter

Tickhill Music Society needs your support

Tickhill Music Society needs your support

Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima during the live show of Strictly Come Dancing

Kym Marsh to miss Strictly after testing positive for Covid

A total of 171,680 deaths were recorded throughout England by November 10.

One more coronavirus death recorded in Bassetlaw over last week

King's Mill Hospital in Sutton is among Nottinghamshire's biggest hospitals.

About 150 care home beds booked by NHS bosses to ease hospital pressure

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust cares for 74 Covid-19 patients ...

Around 750 nurses, doctors and other health professionals have volunteered to receive the Covid-19 booster vaccination at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH)

Bassetlaw Hospital staff volunteer to receive the Covid-19 booster vaccination

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation