John Smith

Loughborough

Multimedia Journalist at National World Publishing

Multimedia journalist for @DispatchDaily. Sports fan, theatre performer and dad. Views are my own.

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Worksop crews tackle small blaze as another fire recorded in the town

1 month ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Firefighters from Worksop have successfully tackled another blaze in the town. The fire is the latest in a spate of blazes in and around Worksop and investigations are underway after firefighters had to respond to 16 Worksop blazes in just one week. However, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) had very few details on this latest incident when contacted by your Guardian. In a statement, NFRS said: “Crews from Worksop were called to reports of a small outdoor fire on May 14 at 22.06pm.
Volunteers needed for the Kimberley Big Clean

Feb 19, 2025 | yourworld.net | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Taking place between 10am and 12noon on the day, organisers need people to help with litter picking identifying problem areas, clearing the land and garbage transportation. There is no minimum time limit on how long people spend taking part – all help for however long people can offer will all be very welcomed.
In pictures: Retford shining out for Illuminate Winter Festival of Light

Dec 18, 2024 | worksopguardian.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Retford was full of festive spirit when the town staged its Illuminate Winter Festival of Light. On December 12, Coun Tony Eaton (Lab), Bassetlaw Council vice-chair and Coun David Naylor (Lab), Mayor of Retford, joined the parade led by town crier Paul Cookson, which proceeded from outside Wonderland Bookshop on Carolgate to Retford Market Square.
Hucknall vandalism: Police appeal after car damaged by man with a hammer

Dec 12, 2024 | hucknalldispatch.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice in Hucknall are appealing for witnesses and information after a man with a hammer vandalised a car. The incident happened around 5.45am on Saturday, December 7 in Levertons Place when a pink Suzuki car was damaged with a hammer by a male dressed in black clothing.
Police appeal to find missing Bulwell man

Dec 3, 2024 | hucknalldispatch.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice are appealing for the public’s help to find a man missing from Bulwell. Tony was last seen in the Bulwell area at around 9.45am on Monday, December 2 and police are concerned for his safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen him. Tony is 5ft 9in tall, slim build with light brown hair.
Meet the police in Hucknall again with more beat surgeries in the town

Dec 2, 2024 | hucknalldispatch.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowOfficers from the Hucknall Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding more beat surgeries in the town this month. The surgeries are a chance for members of the public to meet local officers and discuss what concerns they have about crime in their area. Surgeries are taking place on the following dates and locations: December 9: Morrisons Daily, Portland Road, Hucknall, 7pm.
Police appeal to find missing Bulwell man

Nov 22, 2024 | hucknalldispatch.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice are asking for the public’s help to find a man missing from Bulwell. Ryan was last seen in the Bulwell area at around 11am on Wednesday, November 20 and police are concerned for his safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen him. Ryan is described as a black male of average build and height with short black hair and wearing a blue top with a pink trim, black joggers, and Nike trainers.
Worksop school receives a Good report from Ofsted after latest inspection

Nov 11, 2024 | worksopguardian.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA Worksop school has been rated ‘Good’ on its latest inspection by Ofsted. Outwood Academy Portland on Netherton Road was inspected in September and was rated good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision – leading to a Good rating overall.
Hucknall man hoping to inspire others on weight loss journey as he starts new group

Nov 5, 2024 | hucknalldispatch.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA Hucknall slimmer who transformed his life by losing five stone is using his success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too. Graham Murphy-Clarke joined his local Slimming World group in Hucknall two years ago and dropped from 17st 6lbs to 12st 3lbs.
Labour confirms £9.2m Hucknall levelling up award is only Ashfield one facing possible withdrawal

Oct 31, 2024 | hucknalldispatch.co.uk | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLabour sources have clarified the reason Hucknall’s £9.2m levelling up funding is under consultation as to whether it is withdrawn or not, is because it was the only local one announced in this year’s spring budget. Frustrated Hucknall residents have demanded to know why the £20m awards to Bulwell and Carlton and the money awarded to Kirkby and Sutton is not also under threat of being withdrawn.