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WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Lincoln man remanded in custody over Facebook comments

A man charged with malicious communications over comments he made on Facebook about the Woolwich terror attack investigations has been remanded in custody.

Police

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Local inspector reassures Saxilby community in video statement

Police Insp Simon Outen have made a video statement on the continued police presence in Saxilby.

Nicholas Totty

Missing person appeal to find Nicholas Totty

Have you seen missing Rotherham man Nicholas James Totty since he went missing on Tuesday morning?

Guardian News

Kiveton Park: Cruise along the Chesterfield Canal this bank holiday weekend

Enjoy a cruise on the Chesterfield Canal this bank holiday weekend.

The Big Sit bird watching event by group SK58 at Dinnington Community Wood. Pictured are Andy Kirst and Geoff Fancier G130518-7a

Dinnington: Bird group twitched dawn til dusk

Bird watching group SK58 held their annual ‘Big Sit’ from dawn until dawn at Dinnington Community Woodland Bird Hide last Saturday.

Outwood Academy Valley, Worksop

Sharp drop in school attacks

The number of physical attacks by pupils on teachers in Bassetlaw has dramatically reduced in the past year, according to new figures.

Sport rss

Lynx Black Belt Academy, Retford

Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy hosts inter house competition with prizes galore

Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy hosted their second martial arts inter house competition, with various categories open to all ages and abilities.

Success for rider Terry

Spencer Racing’s Terry Brocklehurst took three wins and a second place at the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club Championships at Anglesey.

Organisers planning a new term

As the curtain closes on the Worksop Snooker League season, organisers Antony Coupe and Mick Camm are already plotting the next one.

Kiveton Park well beaten in a top of the Championship clash

Kiveton Park were comfortably beaten by nine wickets in a Bassetlaw Championship top of the table clash with Ordsall Bridon.

Worksop Town v Stafford Rangers.  Pictured is Tom Denton and Leon Mettam celebrating Worksops first goal (w120915-1s)

Metts blasts those who have written Tigers off

Leon Mettam has a message for those who have already written off Worksop Town’s 2013/14 season – you’re making a big mistake.

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.

Video

Worksop: Guardian Rose presented to learning manager at Outwood Academy Valley video

A learning manager at Outwood Academy Valley was presented with our Guardian Rose yesterday (Thursday).

Lifestyle rss

Sophie's Boutique, Kiverton G130510-5b

Polishing up new look for old furniture

Maybe it’s the Kirstie Allsopp effect, but there seems to be a growing trend for reclaiming old furniture and giving it a new lease of life.

Sophie's Boutique, Kiverton G130510-5b

Accentuating positive with make-up job

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

Searchers at Palace Theatre in Newark

Celebrating their 50th anniversary and record sales in excess of 40 million, John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway’s remarkable career as The Searchers continues.

Sophie's Boutique, Kiverton G130510-5b

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.

Gary Delaney

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.

Gary Delaney

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.

Community rss

Fire

Retford: Fire chief’s charity bike ride

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

Bridge Street, Worksop, C.1910

Old photos of Worksop bring back memories

Our Archive Corner photos have been sparking memories for our readers.

Worksop's Victory Queen inspects the guard of honour

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.

North Leverton Windmill near Retford.

North Leverton windmill event to mark 200 years

The historic local landmark of North Leverton windmill near Gainsborough and Retford is gearing up to celebrate 200 years with a special event this month.

Crossing Lady Sharon Limb celebrated 15 years service at Whites Wood Academy in Gainsborough. Pictured with Sharon are Holly Phillips, 11, and Thomas Johnston, 11 G130427-4a

Crossing lady marks 15 years’ work

A special thank you was given to one local lady who was celebrated by her school after over a decade of loyal service and keeping kids safe.

Members of the Parish Church Primary School chess club who have qualified for a competition in Lincoln G130427-7a

Chess glory at North County

Parish Church Primary School held the final round of their school chess competition, which is part of National Championships.

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