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Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council: It's good to be back

1 day ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Tina Masters

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFollowing on from the recent County Council and district by-elections it is good to be back writing this column again, where I look forward to sharing with you our actions and plans about how we intend to make a difference to your lives across Bassetlaw. We will start by holding our Annual General Meeting this week on Wednesday 14th May at Worksop Town Hall.
Opera North promises delights for a range of ages and tastes in Nottingham

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Peter Ormerod

Grand opera with a modern edge is heading to Nottingham later this year – with a treat in store for youngsters too. Opera North will bring three productions to the Theatre Royal – La bohème, The Big Opera Mystery and Susanna. Phyllida Lloyd’s acclaimed production of Puccini’s La bohème captures student life in Paris in the early 1960s - but equally it does not shy away from depicting the devastation death brings when it touches the lives of a group of young friends.
Electrifying Southern rock on the way to Nottingham courtesy of Parker Barrow

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Peter Ormerod

Nashville based blues-infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow bring their high-energy show to Nottingham this summer. The band are led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums). A chance encounter brought Kane and Turner together in 2019, when Turner was searching for a new singer for his band. The pair immediately hit it off, and within two weeks they were on the road together in full time pursuit of a mutual musical dream.
Cosmic folk heads to Sheffield courtesy of Canadian artist

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Peter Ormerod

Acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos will take her haunting sounds to Sheffield next month. Known as a consummate performer, Sipos has brought her cosmic folk to living rooms, concert halls and festivals stages across North America, Europe and Australia. Her music can regularly be heard on campus, community and national radio as well as in films and on TV shows.
First wave of Trentside homes flows onto the market in Beeston

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Ethan Henson

Nottinghamshire home seekers have the first opportunity to secure a Shared Ownership home at a flagship development, following the first release of high-quality homes in Beeston. Platform Home Ownership has officially launched the first wave of its 319 homes on Thane Road to the east of Beeston Rylands, contributing towards the strong demand for affordable routes towards home ownership in the region.
Celebrate the freshest music acts in Notts at Dot To Dot festival

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Peter Ormerod

The wait is nearly over for music fans in Nottinghamshire as the Dot To Dot festival returns with a packed day of top acts – including fresh local talent. Headlined by the wildly acclaimed The Horrors with their gothic-tinged post-punk and the riotous Fat Dog, the festival involves dozens of acts playing in various venues across Nottingham.
Have a Squash and a Squeeze in Nottingham

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Peter Ormerod

Families are invited step into the magical world of a storytime favourite in Nottingham this week. A Squash and a Squeeze tells how, once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage. But she wasn't happy – her house felt just too small. A wise old man then makes an unusual suggestion – bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals.
Seaside charm and wartime mystery in shows on way to Notts

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Peter Ormerod

Much-loved theatre company Mikron is bringing two new shows to Nottinghamshire this month. The first, Operation Beach Hut, whisks audiences away to the golden sands of Fiddling-On-Sea, where the annual Best Beach Hut competition is about to get competitive. With a cast of just four actor-musicians, the play follows Holly, a stressed-out city dweller seeking solace by the sea.
Kiwi batter signs for The Blaze on a short-term deal

2 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

New Zealand batter Maddy Green has signed a short-term deal with The Blaze. The 32-year-old has amassed over 3,500 runs in almost 200 appearances for the White Ferns, scoring eight fifties and two centuries. She was ever-present as New Zealand won the most recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and also represented her country as they won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Fire crews from across the county help tackle large blaze in Worksop

6 days ago | worksopguardian.co.uk | Shelley Marriott

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFirefighters from Worksop, Edwinstowe, Warsop, Ashfield and Mansfield Fire Station were called to a fire on Tranker Lane, Worksop, in addition to fire crews from Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Joint Control Room were called about this incident at around 2pm today (Friday, May 9) and fire crews have been working hard at the scene to get the fire under control.