Dinnington Guardian - Local news Feed

Retford solicitors donate fees to charity

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:18 GMT

Solicitors in Retford have helped raise funds for nine popular charities by participating in a Will Aid scheme.

Look-out jailed for his part in Worksop burglary

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:39 GMT

A man who acted as look-out in a burglary at a Worksop hostel has been jailed for five months.

V.E Day celebrations at Worksop care home

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:11:43 GMT

V.E Day was celebrated in style at Gateford Hill Care Home in Worksop. The home was decorated with bunting, balloons and other decorations while staff and residents tucked into some delicious British classics such as salmon and cucumber sandwiches, and trifle. They were treated to hits from the 1940s by Linda Robin, who sang favourites including songs from Dame Vera Lynn and The Andrew Sisters. Staff also donned fancy dress based around the them of the best of British, with one employee even dressing as a giant ten pound note.

Astronomy talk in Retford

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02:52 GMT

Discover more about the astronomers Notts has produced in a special talk at Retford Library. Madeline Cox, chairman of the Society for the History of Astronomy and member of Bassetlaw Astronomical Society will speak on 11th June from 7-8.30pm. Tickets are 50p and are available on 01777 708724 or Retford.library@nottscc.gov.uk.

PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:08 GMT

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most important gold ever to her collection – a wedding ring, when she tied the knot.

Charity runners are home Safe@Last

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:40:32 GMT

Dinnington based children and young people’s charity Safe@Last is celebrating after more than 50 runners took to the streets of Sheffield to support its work with young runaways.

Step inside the big build at Maltby Academy...

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:37:51 GMT

Monumental changes are afoot at Maltby Academy as the school undergoes a £10.9 million capital build programme.

Howz that for a ball? Swallownest kids go cricket mad

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:02 GMT

Summer feels finally upon us and children down at Swallownest Primary School took the chance to try out their cricketing skills.

Road safety was looked at during planning stage

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:54 GMT

A spokesman for Banks Renewables said that highway safety considerations were taken into account for Penny Hill wind farm, both in terms of national planning policy and at a local level.

‘Wind farm will cause road deaths’

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:36 GMT

A notorious accident black spot could turn into a death trap if drivers are distracted by the new wind farm at Penny Hill, a councillor warns.

Top police dog right on track

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:57 GMT

It was a case of Vee for victory when PC Rick Harrison and his four-year-old German Shepherd tracked their way to success in the National Police Dog Trials in Wales.

Sign up and give blood in Kiveton next week

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:08 GMT

The Give Blood service will be rolling into Kiveton Park on Friday 24th May and you are urged to make a donation.

Rushing Around Rotherham

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:18 GMT

Two of Rotherham’s major walking events, which have clocked up £175,000 charity funds between them, will cross paths for the first time this Sunday. And half of all funds will go to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Councillors to hold Maltby street surgery

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:01 GMT

Rotherham Borough Councillors Jenny Andrews and Lauren Astbury will be on Beech Road, Maltby, on Wednesday 22nd May 11.30am - 12.30pm.

Wales pupils look sharp in new uniforms

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:03:41 GMT

Tape measures were at the ready at Wales High School recently as students got fitted for their new blazers.

All aboard Maltby health bus

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:34 GMT

Maltby residents had a health check up after they left the checkouts at their local Tesco supermarket.

Dad caught with cannabis on his birthday

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:49 GMT

A drunken birthday reveller ended up in custody when police found cannabis on him.

Three cars in collision in Carlton

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:57:01 GMT

Worksop fire crews went to Carlton after a crash involving three vehicles today (Friday 17th May).

Emergency crews attend attempted suicide at Dinnington home

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:03 GMT

Emergency crews were called to a property in Dinnington after reports of a person trying to take their own life yesterday (Thursday 16th May).

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.