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Bluecoat Trent Academy opened its doors on a brand new site this week

Nottingham’s major new free school hailed as ‘guiding light’ for lifelong learni...

Coun Julie Leigh is leader of Bassetlaw District Council.

Column: I want Bassetlaw to be the best place it can be for everyone

Claire Ward was elected as the first East Midlands mayor earlier this month. Photo: Submitted

Reform UK candidate for Bassetlaw is father of Labour mayor Claire Ward

right to left: Rev Reuben Crossley, Mayor David Naylor, Ellen and Lawson Main who runs the Tapestry Project and its 'Drop In' at St Swithun's Church (STS) at the Mayor Making in Retford

Award for Retford project that helps those battling addiction

Claire Ward was elected as the first East Midlands mayor earlier this month. Photo: Submitted

Councils prepare for life in new devolved East Midlands authority

Voters go to the polls on Thursday

Two days to go before East Midlands makes historic decision

More than £4 billion of investment is on its way to the East Midlands – with a public vote next month deciding who’ll be in charge of how that money is spent.

Worksop voters just days away from key decision

Ben Bradley MP

Political Opinion: Post-Debate - Ben Bradley's pledge for East Midlands Mayoral ...

The final six candidates for the East Midlands mayoral role are (clockwise from top left): Ben Bradley, Frank Adlington-Stringer, Claire Ward, Matt Relf, Alan Graves and Helen Tamblyn-Saville. Photo: Other

Final six candidates confirmed for new East Midlands Mayor election

People in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are to decide who leads a £4 billion boost for the East Midlands

Locals to decide who leads a £4 billion boost for the East Midlands

File photo dated 06/05/10 of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box.

Are sure you are registered to vote in upcoming elections in Bassetlaw?

Residents who have moved house or are new to the area are urged to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming elections in Bassetlaw.

Kate Mason

Frank Adlington-Stringer has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the East Midlands Mayor election. Photo: Submitted

Green Party announces candidate for East Midlands Mayor election

Alan Graves wants to be the first East Midlands Mayor - so he can abolish the position. Photo: Other

Derby mayor wants to be East Midlands mayor – so he can abolish position

Nottinghamshire can expect three major elections this year

Three major elections for Nottinghamshire this year

Iain Stuart Robertson holds court as Sarah The Cook in Dick Whittington at the Theatre Royal. Photo: Tracey Whitefoot

Dick Whittington, a celebration of festive fun at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

Retford Big Cheese Festival as part of the Retford Big Market Day

‘Big Cheese’ to open Retford Big Cheese Festival

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

Claire Ward will be Labour's candidate for the East Midlands Mayor elections next year. Photo: Submitted

Claire Ward announced as Labour candidate for East Midlands Mayor

Staples Dance Academy performing at last year's event

Healthy Sunday and Big Market set to return to Retford this weekend

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates with extra show

At the East Retford Charter Trustees annual Mayor-Making event Retford Business Forum Chair, Rick Brand, was presented with the East Retford Charter Trustees Award for 2022/23 by outgoing Mayor, Cllr Sue Shaw.

Retford Business Forum chair receives award

Crowds gathered in front of the Council House for vigil on Thursday evening

Thousands attend vigil to remember victims of Nottingham attacks

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

The mayor at the school opening.

Mayor opens new £3m school at former Dinnington College

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Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after accident

Travis Perkins, Worksop, store opening with The Mayor of Worksops and Worksop FC.

Building supplier Travis Perkins opens new site in Worksop

Travis Perkins has opened the doors to its newly relocated branch at Vesuvius Way Worksop.

Sally Outram

Newly elected mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard speaks after the result was announced

Labour’s Oliver Coppard elected South Yorkshire Mayor

Mayor of Worksop, councillor Tony Eaton, with service manager, Georgia Crossland.

Worksop young people's charity celebrates its 25th anniversary

South Yorkshire mayor Dan Jarvis.

South Yorkshire mayor earns £140,000 outside his role as an MP

South Yorkshire Combined Authority mayor Dan Jarvis.

South Yorkshire mayor Dan Jarvis set to step down

Mayor Tony Eaton and his wife Julie hosted the successful event, with the help of chef Paul Deehan.

In pictures: Veterans tea party and British Legion celebration a success

Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis MP

Sheffield City Region rebrands as South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Pupils at Haggonsfield Primary, with headteacher Stephanie Henry, Victoria Brookes, community champion at Morrison's and Worksop Mayo Tony Eaton.

New breakfast scheme launched at Worksop school

Worksop Mayor and Mayoress Tony and Julie Eaton at the nursery open day.

Mayor of Worksop visits nursery open day

Cllr Tony Eaton and his wife Julie Eaton, with Vice Chair from Bassetlaw District Council Madelaine Robertson and Town Mayor of Retford cllr Carolyn Troop at the memorial

Covid-19 memorial opens at crematorium

Members of the Worksop military community and veterans Centre's receive the standard at the Worksop Town Hall. Pictured with Worksop Mayor Tony Eaton.

Worksop's Military Community and Veterans Centre receives its official standard

Fundraising Royal British Legion Oktoberfest Beer & Bratties Night.

Worksop branch of the Royal British Legion set to host centenary events

Martyn Cleasby as Mayor of Retford pictured with wife, Gabrielle Cleasby.

Tributes paid to former teacher and councillor who has passed away

The North East chapter cycled 180 miles for COPS

Police Unity Tour fundraiser stops off in Worksop

Mayor of Cirencester Claire Bloomer presenting Worksop Mayor Tony Eaton and Bassetlaw District Council chairman Jack Bowker with a civic gift.

Mayor visits hometown to retrace the steps of her well-known Worksop grandfather

Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis MP

South Yorkshire mayor to implement mandatory facemasks at bus stations

Mayor of Worksop and police cadet leader Councillor Tony Eaton reopens the new base alongside youngsters and staff.

Worksop police cadets reunite at new base after 15 months

Mayor of Worksop Councillor Tony Eaton with Bassetlaw District Council chairman Debbie Merryweather.

Mayor and Council chairman thank Bassetlaw Food Bank volunteers for 'amazing wor...

The chair of Bassetlaw Council along with the new Mayor of Worksop called into Bassetlaw Foodbank to say thank you to the amazing volunteers for their dedication over the Covid period.

Sophie Wills

Worksop Running Mayor Chris Johnson pictured with daughters Lily (12) and Summer (10)

Meet the running Mayor of Worksop who is pounding the pavements to improve menta...

Downing Street has refused to comment on whether Johnson regrets his past language (Photo: Charles McQuillan - Pool / Getty Images)

Boris Johnson has refused to apologise for past sexist comments - despite his pl...

Capt Sir Tom Moore won the nation's hearts with his charity endeavours during the first lockdown.

Flypast for Captain Sir Tom Moore at 'spectacular' funeral

1 in 30 people living in London now has Covid - as a ‘major incident’ is declare...

May’s elections could be postponed across the UK for the second year in a row

Hospitality, retail and leisure businesses will be able to claim up to £9k with ...

You could buy a house in Italy for just 90p - here's how

Last day for Sheffield shoppers before new lockdown

All the shops forced to close during new lockdown

What the PM said: Boris Johnson confirms three-tier alert system for England (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

What the PM said: Boris Johnson confirms three-tier alert system for England

Circuit breaker lockdowns could be introduced in response to a rise in infection rates (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK’s first local ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown could be imminent - here’s what ...