News
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Bassetlaw MP John Mann calls for answers over brutal killing of British soldier
Bassetlaw MP John Mann has spoken of his shock over the killing of a solider in south-east London yesterday.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Help For Heroes reaction to brutal killing of soldier in London
A local Help For Heroes volunteer has given his reaction to yesterday afternoon’s incident in Woolwich.
Beautiful Bassetlaw - SLIDESHOW video
People of all ages flocked King’s Park in Retford to have fun in the sun at the Beautiful Bassetlaw Festival of Community Arts event.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: MP Patrick Mercer gives his reaction to brutal killing of British soldier
Newark and Sherwood MP Patrick Mercer said he is ‘extremely disturbed’ by yesterday’s events in Woolwich.
BExpo event - SLIDESHOW video
Organisers of a business event in Bassetlaw are already planning the next one after this year’s was hailed a huge success.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Villagers’ shock at terror suspect Saxilby link video
Residents in Saxilby have spoken of their shock as police searched a house in connection with the suspected terrorist killing of a soldier in London yesterday (Wednesday 22nd May).
Sport
Lee wants to play at home
Ahead of this week’s BMW PGA Championship, Lee Westwood has asked for more chances to play closer to home.
Shaw praises trio for taking pay cut to stay with Worksop
Mark Shaw has praised the trio of players he is building a new team around, for showing loyalty to Worksop Town.
Second for Swift in Germany
Anston’s Ben Swift came agonisingly close to his first stage win since returning to cycling from injury, in Germany this week.
Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins
The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.
Runners make national finals
Bassetlaw’s junior orienteers represented Notts successfully on saturday, competing in the Yvette Baker Trophy at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.
Clowne ace in the top six
Clowne Road Runners were well represented in a field of over 5,400 runners at the Sheffield Half Marathon.
Lifestyle
Shakespeare in 90 minutesfas
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy clocking up nine years in the West End.
Time to have a hoot at the comedy club
It’s Edinburgh Festival Preview time at The Hoot Comedy Club at Trinity Arts Centre next month.
Win a pair of tickets to An Evening Of Dirty Dancing
An Evening Of Dirty Dancing is a box office smash hit tribute to one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever.
Fifth Die Hard film showing at Trinty Arts
John McClane is back in A Good Day To Die Hard showing at Trinity Arts Centre on Friday night at 7.30pm.
The magic of Mulan at Retford Majestic
De Burnays School of Dance presents the Mulan Musical and Dance Show Retford Majestic Theatre.
Win! Tickets to Dora Live
Everyone’s favourite explorer comes to the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield this half term in a new musical adventure for all the family from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th May.
Community
Old photos of Worksop bring back memories
Our Archive Corner photos have been sparking memories for our readers.
Celebrating victory at end of world war
This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a scene from the celebrations held in Worksop to celebrate the end of the Second World War.
Asda girls runs marathon
An impressive achievement is being celebrated at the Harworth branch of Asda after a woman completed the London Marathon in a great time for a very worthy cause.
From silence to ‘talkies’ at town cinemas
This week’s Archive Corner picture harks back to the days when Worksop had an array of cinemas.
Having a lovely time on Dukeries trip
This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a fleet of charabancs ready to set off on a day trip.
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Weather for Worksop
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 30 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
