News
Bassetlaw: Council leader in Cabinet reshuffle
Bassetlaw Council leader Simon Greaves has unveiled his new Cabinet.
Worksop: Rare habitats at Clumber Park set for restoration
Valuable resources and rare habitats at Clumber Park are set to benefit from a £21,992 grant from Biffa Award.
Bawtry: Puppies stolen in burglary
Seven puppies have been stolen during a burlgary at a house near Bawtry.
Man waved a claw hammer
A man unhappy at medical treatment he received waved a claw hammer in front of a doctor and bystanders in Misterton, a court heard.
Friends go back in time - SLIDESHOW video
Elderly residents in Bassetlaw went back in time when they attended a tea dance at Retford Town Hall.
Retford: Police and Crime Commissioner on the beat with Street Pastors
Street pastors were joined by Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping who visited Retford as part of an alcohol strategy fact-finding mission for the county.
Sport
Runners make national finals
Bassetlaw’s junior orienteers represented Notts successfully on saturday, competing in the Yvette Baker Trophy at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.
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.
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.
Third attacker signs for Tigers
Worksop Town boss Mark Shaw has added a third attacker to his squad for the 2013/14 season, in the shape of Conor Higginson.
Fine start to the season continues
North Wheatley with Leverton continued their fine start to the season in the Bassetlaw Cricket League Championship, with a 54-run victory over Retford on Saturday.
Derby defeat for Retford
North Wheatley with Leverton secured maximum points from their local derby against Retford, thanks to a 54-run victory.
Lifestyle
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.
Review: One Short Day, Rebecca’s Dance Studios
The Acorn Theatre, Worksop is now a popular venue for amateur and professional performers alike.
Clumber Gardener: Wonderful Wallflowers
Scented plants bring extra interest and pleasure to a garden. By careful selection, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals can provide perfume throughout the whole year.
Orbison act at the Majestic
A very special night of music is promised at Retford’s Majestic Theatre as Barry Steele’s spectacular tribute to Roy Orbison arrives in town.
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger
John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.
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
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: North west
