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Maltby: Swimming Lake Windermere for children’s hospice

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:31:21 GMT

A Maltby man is preparing to take part in the Great North Swim in aid of Blubell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Police commissioner accused of being ‘lazy’

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:28:29 GMT

South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Shaun Wright has been branded one of the ‘laziest’ in the country.

Gainsborough: Local man among 15 charged after large scale drugs op

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:14:20 GMT

A Beckingham man is among 15 people charged with 43 offences as part of a large-scale drugs investigation by Derbyshire police.

Worksop: Appeal after teenager hurt in hit and run

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:10 GMT

Did you see the driver who knocked a teenage cyclist off his bike in Worksop but did not stop?

Yummy mummies head to Kiveton Library

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:28 GMT

Mums and their children are invited to a new weekly coffee morning at Kiveton Park Community Library on Wales Road.

Retford: Man in court on school asbestos charges

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:24:37 GMT

A South Leverton man has admitted a dozen charges relating to the removal of asbestos at a former Retford school.

Worksop: Man had stun gun disguised as a torch

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:23:13 GMT

A Worksop man accused of having a stun gun disguised as a torch has had his court chase adjourned for a month.

Retford: Fire chief’s charity bike ride

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:22:52 GMT

Notts chief fire officer Frank Swann is taking on a huge challenge over the weekend of Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd June.

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Police warning over online comments

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:24:36 GMT

Lincolnshire Police have issued a warning for people to be careful when posting online comments in relation to the Woolwich police investigation.

New leader for West Lindsey

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:33 GMT

A new leader has been elected for West Lindsey District Council as the authority continues to look for improvements in the face of a shrinking budget.

Books for the blind showcased

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:17:00 GMT

Blind and partially-sighted people can discover what Lincolnshire’s libraries have on offer.

Group is helping the people of Gainsborough to breathe easy

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:16:45 GMT

Following successful meetings at Pillard House, Breathe Easy Gainsborough is proud to announce the opening of an additional group.

Chair who lead the council with ‘dignity’ praised

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:51 GMT

Outgoing chairman of West Lindsey District Council Coun Jessie Milne has been thanked for her ‘tremendous effort’ in representing the authority.

Worksop - Charity event at The Unicorn

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:12:05 GMT

A charity event is being held at The Unicorn in Worksop on Sunday.

Police appeal over Creswell car badge thefts

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:32:11 GMT

Police are appealing for information after several cars in Creswell had badges prised off by thieves.

All eyes are on Thurcroft play park vandals...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Vandals who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to play facilities in Thurcroft are warned they are being watched.

Rotherham Local Plan - key facts and figures

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:53 GMT

Rotherham Council’s draft local plan for future development was revealed this week.

Creswell: Daughter of sweet factory worker who died from asbestos exposure appeals for information

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:51:33 GMT

The daughter of a former sweet factory worker who died of an asbestos-related disease is appealing for her mother’s former colleagues and neighbours to share information as they may hold vital clues as to how and why she came into contact with the deadly dust.

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Notts Police reassures communities

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:36 GMT

Notts Police has issued a statement reassuring communities in the wake of Wednesday’s terror attack on soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich.

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Edward Leigh MP gives his reaction

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:09 GMT

Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh has said he has ‘every confidence’ in Lincolnshire Police as they assist with the suspected terror attack investigation.