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Nottinghamshire police and firefighters issue Bonfire Night warning

Stan Davis, Chairman of the Retford and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, is pictured at the Field of Remembrance at St Swithun’s Church, Retford.

Remembrance Day parades in Bassetlaw for those who lost their lives in conflict

836,808 solar panels are to be installed across more than 1,200 acres of land in Sturton-le-Steeple

Solar panels will cover half of small Bassetlaw village

Part of the former North Border School in Bircotes, that is set to be demolished.

Work set to begin on redevelopment of derelict former school site

Bassetlaw Council along with the Government’s streetscaping fund is financing improvements to facilities in Tuxford.

Town's residents back Bassetlaw playing field improvement project

Flytipped asbestos is hazardous and costly to remove.

Removing dumped asbestos costs Bassetlaw Council thousands of pounds

The tractor and overturned trailer in Main Street, Styrrup.

Overturned trailer in Bassetlaw village highlights road dangers, say residents

Coun Lee Waters. Submitted

Opinion: Planning reforms will silence Hucknall

New rules for vans at county recycling centres will come into force in the new year. Photo: Google

New van system for recycling centres to start in new year

Bassetlaw Council buildings.

Have your say on future of Bassetlaw - residents invited to shape New Local Plan

Pharmacy First provides expert advice and NHS medicines for seven common conditions

How to access NHS services over the August Bank Holiday
Residents across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to plan ahead for the August Bank Holiday and make sure they know how to access NHS services if they need care over the long weekend.
Tracy Smith

Mike Introna, Conservative county councillor for Retford East, said he wrote to the leaders at the authority in March to demonstrate his concerns and call for a meeting with regards to tenants mould and damp issues.

Bassetlaw Council tenants voice concerns over 'significant damp and mould'

Coun Julie Leigh, Bassetlaw Council leader. Photo: Submitted

Julie Leigh column: Bassetlaw residents ‘smashing’ new recycling initiative

An aerial shot of the A57 Worksop bypass after resurfacing.

Repairs to Worksop roads scheduled as programme gets underway in Bassetlaw

This swan with a hook and lure in its wing is the latest casualty on the Chesterfield Canal running through Retford.

Vile injuries to swans as Retford residents report kids 'hooking and filming'

More roads across Bassetlaw are set to be improved by the council throughout July. Photo: Submitted

Eight Bassetlaw roads set to be improved by the council this July

Weather warning issued

Weather warning as Nottinghamshire temperatures set to hit 35C

Cllr Lynne Schuller, cabinet nember for housing and estates at Bassetlaw Council is pictured outside Westmorland House.

Fully refurbished apartments within independent living centre now available

The site off Goosemoor Lane, Retford, where travellers have set up camp.

Council takes action as travellers spark fury within Retford community

Bassetlaw District Council's headquarters in Worksop.

Have your say on HMOs in Worksop and Retford as council considers changes

Paul Harrison, chairman of Lowdham Parish Council.

Residents think only way to solve village traffic woes is fourth Trent crossing

Members of the Your Training Partner group who run regularly at Manton Pit Top.

Entries invited for first-of-its-kind Worksop community event on Manton Pit Top

Pictured: Coun Darrell Pulk, Derek the Dolphin

Bassetlaw gears up for fitness as Move More in May returns

A street view of the Thorsby Vale development, including a play area. Photo: Submitted

Housebuilder points out nature trails for dog walkers at Edwinstowe development

Pictured is a collision from February 15th, 2025, between a Volkswagen Polo and a Skoda Octavia on Mansfield Road, between Bolsover and Clowne

Council set to start work on notorious road after long safety campaign

Spring Clean 2026

Bassetlaw’s annual spring clean is back next month

Conservative leader Sam Smith (top) and Reform Nottinghamshire council leader Mick Barton have clashed over repairs to the County Hall car park. Photo: Other

Conservatives and Reform clash in row over car park repairs at County Hall

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
Residents across Nottinghamshire could have their precept for policing go up by more than five per cent from April.
Joe Locker - Local Democracy Reporter

Over 3,000 oil heated homes respond to government heating consultation.

Residents on oil heating in Nottinghamshire urged to have their say as 3,000 hou...

Nottinghamshire County Council are hoping to make extra money out of new parking charges.

County council hoping to make extra £200,000 with new parking charges

Image: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters attend Worksop blaze

Jake Richards is Labour's MP for Rother Valley

Political Opinion: Jake Richards MP: The towns andvVillages of Rother Valley des...

Women's and Children's Hospital at DRI.

Local hospitals urge residents to plan ahead and celebrate safely this New Year

Snow has been forecast across the region

Nottinghamshire snow: Exact time when snow is set to fall

Pictured giving the donations to Bassetlaw Food Bank are, from left, Gateford Quarter sales advisor Linda Linacre and site manager Rob Budworth with Bassetlaw Food Bank Supporter Engagement Manager Laura Kennedy and Food Bank Assistant Catherine Watson.

Residents and site staff at Bellway’s Gateford Quarter development in Worksop su...

Nominate a charity close to your heart in Benefact Group's 12 Days of Giving draw for their chance to win £1,000

Residents in Nottinghamshire encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festi...

Mervyn Knights joined Barchester’s Queens Court Care Home in Wimbledon as a kitchen assistant.

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare’s Chef Academy celebrates meals milestone

Cllr Barry Answer, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Nottinghamshire County Council

Extra Care Framework will offer independence and choice to older people

A swan

Avian flu detected in wild bird in Shelford, Nottinghamshire

Make the most of final collections

Make the most of final collections

Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods

New Glass Recycling bins go out to residents

Members of the community adding to the display in Worksop

North Nottinghamshire communities unite through handmade poppy displays for Reme...

Aloe vera is one of the country's most popular house plants.

Expert reveals the 5 plants every home should have to boost wellbeing

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

US Unlocked has officially launched in the United Kingdom.

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US Unlocked, the virtual credit card platform enabling global users to shop with US-based merchants, has officially launched in the United Kingdom
Richard Jenkins

Removing alcohol licensing notices from local newspapers would shut local people out of decisions that affect their daily lives

We're fighting plans to axe licensing notices - and we want your views

A recent example saw around 165 firefighters deal with a fire in Worksop on August 20

Notts residents urged not to bin electrical items and batteries due to fire risk

Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Column: Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Taken at Mansfield Fire Station Open Day on 6th September 2025

Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Serv...

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

If planning permission is granted, the resort would be sited on land off the A619 Gapsick Lane junction on the outskirts of Clowne.

Public consultation takes place this week for multi-million pound resort plans

Council keeps collecting

Bin collections in Bassetlaw are continuing despite a fire to a waste transfer s...

Recycling centre on Claylands Avenue, Worksop. Image: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters on scene following industrial fire at recycling centre

Bassetlaw Hospital

Local hospitals urge residents to use health services wisely over August bank ho...

The planned development on Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe

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

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