AN elderly woman has suffered serious injuries in a crash in Aston this afternoon (Wednesday).

THERE will be carnival capers a-plenty at the Ashley pub in Worksop this weekend when it hosts a special Mardi Gras event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

A FATHER from Maltby died after taking heroin after years of medical problems.

PEACOCKS fashion store in Gainsborough’s Market Place will stay open, administrators have announced today (Tuesday).

Attempts to keep warm could have disastrous results if simple precautions aren’t taken, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue warns. Electric heaters, open fires and microwaveable bags can all spark a blaze. And it’s easier than you might think for the worst to happen.

Worksop has been chosen to host the first ever ‘Move’ event at Clumber Park - designed to celebrate human movement in all its forms and raise much-needed money for Arthritis Research UK.

CHAIRMAN of Bassetlaw Council Dave Challinor hosts a charity fashion show and sale on Wednesday 22nd February.

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire wants schools, colleges and youth groups to enter its Time Capsure 2012 competition.

A GLOBE-TROTTING adventurer has kicked off his walking trek around the world - and made a stop off in Worksop to say hello.

A FREE business event is being hosted by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.

TORKSEY residents are advised to make extra security checks on their properties and vehicles after a burglary and attempted burglaries over night.

DRIVERS should be aware of a chance of delays in Misterton today.

Welcome to your daily round up of all today’s important stuff from Retford and beyond.

Poor use of Accident and Emergency departments costs the NHS in Lincolnshire £2million a year.

West Lindsey District Council has been short-listed for two national excellence awards. The council was selected as Most Improved National Land Information Service in the National Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence. Last week team member Lesley Wain was nominated in the Officer of the Year category.

A FORMER miner from Maltby died from natural causes in his sleep after a long history of smoking, an inquest heard.

Some 850,000 penalties for late tax returns will be issued over the next fortnight, 550,000 fewer than the same time last year.

STAFF at a florist have raised £3,000 for a North Anston charity.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue wants to encourage more women to join its ranks in Gainsborough as front-line firefighters.

PUBLIC questions can be submitted to Lincolnshire Police Authority before its next meeting at Police Headquarters, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham Near Lincoln on Friday 24th February at 10.30am.