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WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Villagers’ shock at terror suspect Saxilby link video

Residents in Saxilby have spoken of their shock as police searched a house in connection with the suspected terrorist killing of a soldier in London yesterday (Wednesday 22nd May).

Hotchkin Avenue, Saxilby

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Suspected murderer’s former home on Hotchkin Avenue in Saxilby is raided

Police have raided the former Lincolnshire home of one of the men thought to have murdered a soldier in a suspected terrorist attack south East London yesterday.

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Suspected murderer’s former Saxilby home is raided

Police have raided the former Lincolnshire home of one of the men thought to have murdered a soldier in a suspected terrorist attack south East London yesterday.

John Mann is celebrating 10 years as an MP (w110610-3b)

WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Bassetlaw MP John Mann calls for answers over brutal killing of British soldier

Bassetlaw MP John Mann has spoken of his shock over the killing of a solider in south-east London yesterday.

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Creswell: Man charged with drugs possession

Police have charged a man with possession of drugs following a warrant in Creswell.

Greenland on Swinston Hill Road in Dinnington G130502-1e

Greenbelt campaign group ‘not giving up’

Dinnington and Anston action group Save Our Greenbelt has reacted to Rotherham’s draft local plan.

Sport rss

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.

Worksop Town new manager Mark Shaw

Shaw praises trio for taking pay cut to stay with Worksop

Mark Shaw has praised the trio of players he is building a new team around, for showing loyalty to Worksop Town.

Ben Swift - Tour of Britain stage 8a time trial

Second for Swift in Germany

Anston’s Ben Swift came agonisingly close to his first stage win since returning to cycling from injury, in Germany this week.

Farhh ridden by Silvestre De Sousa on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes during the JLT Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire. PRESS ASSOCATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. See PA story RACING Newbury. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

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.

Runners make national finals

Bassetlaw’s junior orienteers represented Notts successfully on saturday, competing in the Yvette Baker Trophy at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.

Michelle Needham

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.

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WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Villagers’ shock at terror suspect Saxilby link video

Residents in Saxilby have spoken of their shock as police searched a house in connection with the suspected terrorist killing of a soldier in London yesterday (Wednesday 22nd May).

Lifestyle rss

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.

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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.

Gainsborough news

Fifth Die Hard film showing at Trinty Arts

John McClane is back in A Good Day To Die Hard showing at Trinity Arts Centre on Friday night at 7.30pm.

Gainsborough news

The magic of Mulan at Retford Majestic

De Burnays School of Dance presents the Mulan Musical and Dance Show Retford Majestic Theatre.

Community rss

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.

Second Lieutenant Pete Boucher

Town cadets reawarded

Councillor Jessie Milne joined Battalion Commandant Colonel Ian Sackree at the T.A.Centre on Ropery Road, Gainsborough to celebrate the achievements of cadets.

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