John Street Explosion: Update from David Armiger, Chief Executive of Bassetlaw District Council
“On Friday, Nottinghamshire police concluded their crime scene investigation at the site of the explosion on John Street, Worksop, but the wider investigation continues. It means the site has now been handed over to Bassetlaw District Council’s Building Control Team.
Article posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
John Street - Incident Update
Information for residents.
Article posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025
John Street : Statement from David Armiger, Chief Executive of Bassetlaw District Council
“On Saturday evening, one of our communities experienced a tragic and traumatic event, an explosion at a house in Worksop. “I’d like to thank the emergency services, specialist recovery teams and the wide number of agencies who were quick to respond, and for the work they have done in the days since to support the people who have been directly affected, and the wider community."
Article posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025
Bassetlaw Museum takes action to preserve its collection
Bassetlaw Museum is taking positive action to help preserve its extensive and historically valuable collection for future generations.
Article posted on Friday, April 25, 2025
Fine for woman whose waste was dumped
A Retford woman has been ordered to pay a total of £748 by Mansfield Magistrates Court for failing to ensure her rubbish was properly disposed of, less than a month after pleading guilty to a similar offence.
Article posted on Friday, April 25, 2025
Worksop Explosion: Statement from Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council.
“We have all been shocked and concerned by yesterday’s incident on John Street in Worksop, which has had a huge impact on this community.
Article posted on Sunday, April 13, 2025
Investment in Retford and Worksop Markets approved
Bassetlaw District Council is making improvements to Retford and Worksop’s outdoor markets to help safeguard their future and make them more financially sustainable.
Article posted on Monday, March 24, 2025
Funding tackles loneliness in rural village
A group in Rampton that is working to tackle social isolation and loneliness has been supported with a Bassetlaw Councillor Community Grant.
Article posted on Monday, March 24, 2025
Grants support music groups
A duo of music groups in Worksop will be ‘hitting the high notes’ thanks to the support of a Bassetlaw District Councillor. Cllr Madelaine Richardson, Ward Member for Worksop North-East, donated the funding to Musicality Singers and Ryton Chorale as part of her Councillor Community Grant Allocation.
Article posted on Friday, March 21, 2025
Life-saving equipment installed in Manton
A community in Manton has had new lifesaving equipment installed close by thanks to a duo of Bassetlaw councillors. Cllr Josie Potts and Cllr John Shephard, joint Ward Members for Worksop South East, have donated £1,050 through their Councillor Community Grant to buy and install a defibrillator and a heated cabinet at the Kingston Road Community Hub.
Article posted on Friday, March 21, 2025