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Accentuating positive with make-up job

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:41 GMT

A mum who survived a house fire and being made redunant from her high powered bank job, is enjoying a new career in beauty.

Worksop: First colmun by new inspector Phil Davies

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:53:30 GMT

You may have already seen me around the place over the last couple of weeks. Forgive me for not formally introducing myself until now.

It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:48 GMT

John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.

Scrapbook of women’s memories

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:59:09 GMT

When it comes to history, it’s the little things that are often the most interesting.

Secure your property when on holiday

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:50:09 GMT

Hands up who’s already counting down to their summer holiday? I know I am.

Facts out on closure of A&E

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:37:06 GMT

Three years ago I was invited to speak at a meeting about the closure of Newark Hospital Accident and Emergency Department.

Clumber Gardener: Wonderful Wallflowers

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:22:24 GMT

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.

Saddling up with racing brothers

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:34:34 GMT

Maybe it’s the Bradley Wiggins effect, but cycling seems to be enjoying a bit of a heyday.

Know the dangers around open water

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:44:09 GMT

Are you a good swimmer? What about if it is dark, the water is cold, you have had a few too many to drink?

Staggering figures on health issue

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:55:24 GMT

I met with the top heart specialists this week to uncover an extraordinary local issue of concern.

Riding high in world record bike attempt

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:05 GMT

IF you think of a penny farthing, you are probably imagining a sepia photo of a Victorian gent sitting proudly atop one.

Halfway through new road journey

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:56:39 GMT

For the thousands of motorists who use the A57 every week, these are interesting times.

I’m leaving for a new role in the force

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:02:43 GMT

It’s been just over two years since I joined the team at West Bassetlaw as the Neighbourhood Inspector. This week’s column will be my last.

Shouting out about best bits of town

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:48:42 GMT

What do you like best about Worksop?

Give respect to those who deserve it

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:53 GMT

I was back in Portland Outwood Academy School this week, looking at their horticultural plans for pupils.

Wray’s Drift and no calculators

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:43:18 GMT

If you can remember the days of two-digit phone numbers and being paid your wages in cash, then you can probably remember life before Rotherham borough council.

Anti-social behaviour on our patch

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:41:55 GMT

Antisocial behaviour has been the recurring theme in the North-West of late.

I am proud, English and defiant

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:29:25 GMT

There is an identity crisis for many MPs. When asked by overseas politicians where they come from, there is often a fear of saying they come from England.

Need healing? Chakra can says cyclist

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:01:36 GMT

If you know a bit about alternative therapies then you’ll probably know something about realigning your chakras.