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Dinnington: Tracey’s work at Safe@Last earns an MBE
Described as the ‘heartbeat’ of Dinnington-based young runaways charity Safe@Last, Tracy Haycox can now add an MBE to her achievements.
A garden party with the Queen
It was a proud day for Hemswell Cliff residents Chris Cooper and Beverly Barford last Thursday as they rubbed shoulders with royalty at the Queens Royal garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Slideshow: St Augustine’s Wildlife Garden is a blooming success video
Green-fingered pupils at St Augustine’s Primary School have been busy rolling up their sleeves to pitch in for their new wildlife garden.
West Burton: Fire engines attend blaze at power station
Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze at West Burton Power Station, near Gainsborough, this morning (Tuesday 18th June 2013).
VIDEO: Best In School 2013 awards night video
The atmosphere was top of the class at Worksop’s Lion Hotel for the Guardian’s Best in School 2013 award ceremony.
Gainsborough: Burglars threatened woman with knife
Burglars threatened a woman with a knife in her own home in Keelby Road, Gainsborough.
Kiveton and Wales: Local Plan drop-in consultation event today
Kiveton and Wales residents will be able to view Rotherham’s draft Local Plan for development at a drop-in session today (Tuesday 18th June).
Rotherham: Speed camera locations this week
The following locations will host a mobile speed camera this week, starting Monday 17th June:
Gainsborough In Bloom needs you
Gainsborough In Bloom is appealing for volunteers to help with its next tidy up event on Tuesday evening.
Jailed drug dealer to have assets seized
A drug dealer who was jailed for selling M-Cat to users in Gainsborough has had his assets seized on the orders of a judge.
Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh is knighted in Queen’s birthday honours
Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh has been knighted in the Queen’s birthday honours.
Appeal to business to help transform young people’s lives
The Prince’s Trust is asking local businesses to help change young people’s lives.
Raising the flag for Armed Forces Day
Residents have been invited to join the chairman of West Lindsey District Council in paying tribute to our armed forces next week.
Kiveton: Steph stunned by award for her community work
A volunteer whose life was turned upside down by a brain tumour has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the community.
Rotherham: Town to hold its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Pride
Rotherham will hold its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Pride event on Saturday 29th June.
Official launch for homeless drop-in project
A drop-in centre for homeless people battling drink and drug addictions has been officially opened on Chapel Walk in Worksop.
Sign up for new citizen scheme in the county
There is just three weeks left to sign up for a voluntary programme offering young people a chance to gain new skills.
Walkes: Appeal for help after ceiling collapses
Amateur dramatics groups in Wales desperately need your help after the ceiling of their hall collapsed.
South Yorkshire: Campaign launched to advice residents of home security
Police in Rotherham have launched a campaign to target house burglary across the area.
Dinnington: Campaign launched to keep footpaths
Residents in Dinnington have launched a campaign to get footpaths legally recognised after the land was earmarked for development.
Kiveton and Dinnington: Give your views on Rotherham Council’s Local Plan
Residents will get a further chance to view Rotherham’s draft Local Plan for development at two further drop-in sessions this week.
Check food habits this Safety Week
Bassetlaw Council and the Food Standards Agency are urging people to carry out a ‘Kitchen Check’ as part of Food Safety Week.
New Inspector appointed for Bolsover area
A new Inspector has taken over the lead on policing in the Bolsover area.
Rotherham: Hospice garden is looking bloomin’ lovely
The garden at Rotherham Hospice is looking bloomin’ lovely thanks to a local garden centre.
Rotherham: Chamber flying the flag for exporters
Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce has become the one stop shop for exporting companies to acquire export documentation and important advice and guidance on exporting.
Harthill: Morris dancers hand over £10,000 to Children In Need
A festival of dance organised by Harthill Morris saw a cheque handed over to Pudsey Bear for £10,000.
New volunteer appeal at CAB
Bassetlaw Citizens’ Advice Bureau has launched a fresh appeal for new recruits as part of Volunteers’ Week which launched this month.
Dinnington: Anger after school fences off playing field
Residents living around Dinnington Comprehensive are angry after the school’s playing field was fenced off.
South Yorkshire: Fire safety improvements under threat by budget cuts
Deaths and injuries from house fires and incidents of arson have both fallen again across South Yorkshire, but the county’s chief fire officer is warning that any future funding cuts will threaten recent safety improvements.
Video: Ulley - Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change visits wind farm video
The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change was in Ulley yesterday to visit the Penny Hill wind farm.
Bassetlaw MP says district is leading way nationally on drug-related issues
Bassetlaw John Mann MP asked in Parliament this week why the district is leading the way nationally in tackling drug-related issues.
Car abandoned in Scrooby linked to Bawtry robbery
A car abandoned in Scrooby is being linked to a robbery in Bawtry.
Rotherham: Coffee and deodorants on top of list for shoplifters
South Yorkshire Police seem to be winning the fight against retail crime in Rotherham.
Rotherham: Police custody suite set to close
The police custody suite in Rotherham is set to close under £18million plans by South Yorkshire Police to replace its ‘old and poorly maintained’ facilities.
Festival pirate stolen
A distraught Bircotes toddler is appealing for witnesses after his pirate scarecrow was stolen from this year’s Ranskill and Torworth Scarecrow Festival.
Man suffers severe face burns after chip pan fire in Swallownest flats
A man has suffered burns to his arm and face after a chip pan fire at his Swallownest home on Wednesday evening.
Dinnington: Mum’s delight at suspension of children’s heart unit closure
A Dinnington mum has welcomed news that plans to shut a children’s heart unit have been suspended.
Anston: Council reassurances over Local Plan infrastructure
A council boss is reassuring residents that work has been done to look into the infrastructure needed as part of their Local Plan.
Record rise in organ donations
The number of people in Notts pledging to donate their organs after death has rocketed in a single month.
Aston: Give your views on local housing and development
Aston residents will be able to view Rotherham’s draft Local Plan for development at a drop-in session today (Thursday).
Rotherham: Teachers union holds public meeting about academies
Rotherham National Union of Teachers (NUT) is holding a public meeting later this month for anyone that maybe affected by potential academy conversions.
Sturton-by-Stow: Local business appears on The Apprentice
Sturton-by-Stow based Batribike are featured in the BBC’s The Apprentice tonight (Wednesday).
£3 million bid to boost Sherwood Forest
Notts County Council has put in a £3 million bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund to boost conservation of natural and cultural heritage in Sherwood Forest.
Bassetlaw: British and German vehicles on display during Armed Forces Week
Bassetlaw’s tribute to Armed Forces Week will be boosted with the addition of British and German vehicles when an exhibition of military memorabilia takes place later this month.
Hellaby: Centre to help young offenders proves a success
A centre which helps to deal with young offenders is proving a big success in Rotherham.
Youngsters scout for litter in the Canch
SCOUTS, Cubs and Beavers from Worksop celebrated Scouts Community Week by holding a litter pick at The Canch last weekend.
Sister’s tribute to Kerry, 40
“Kerry was a wonderful and loving person” - a devastated sister pays tribute to the woman who was found dead in a Worksop house last week.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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