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Worksop man jailed over child sex assaults and ‘sexting’ young teens across the world

Reece Green, aged 22, sexually assaulted the boy on at least three occasions before taking photographs of him in a state of undress.

Police crackdown on Worksop shoplifters continues

Police continue to clamp down on shoplifting in Worksop town centre as two offenders faced the courts on the same day.

Prolific shoplifter jailed as Worksop’s theft crackdown continues

Jade Arkwright pleaded guilty to five counts of shop theft and one count of attempted shop theft.

One of Worksop’s most persistent shoplifters jailed

Geoffrey Loverseed from Worksop has been sent to jail for 23 weeks after the courts activated his suspended sentence in full

Council ban man from areas of Worksop for ‘persistent anti-social behaviour’

Daniel Wilson was issued with the injunction at Mansfield County Court on May 14

Police make arrest following Worksop flat fire

A property on Church Walk, Worksop was set alight.

Man released after being arrested on suspicion of murder following Worksop house explosion

Emergency services were called to John Street at 7.39pm on April 12 after an explosion inside a house and a major incident was declared.

Police appeal for witnesses after suspected hit and run in Worksop

A man was struck by a car at about 2.30am on Sunday (15) in Eastgate.

Pair arrested after Worksop brewery break-in

Police investigating a break-in at a Worksop brewery have arrested two suspects. Thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen during the overnight burglary at...

Police pursuit results in recovery of stolen motorbike

Roads Policing officers spotted three motorbikes being ridden at Elkesley on the evening of Thursday, May 22.

WORKSOP: Police arrest suspects following spate of fires

Police have been investigating a spate of incidents over the last couple of weeks where public land and property have been targeted.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Bassetlaw updates on crime fighting progress made during April and May

Bassetlaw neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Robert Harrison has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the district

£50k outside gym revamp work set to begin at The Canch in Worksop

Bassetlaw District Council said it wants to create a more accessible, community friendly outdoor gym at the green space

Police release doorbell camera footage after man is seen trying car doors in Worksop street

It was reported a man was walking along Albert Street trying car door handles

Charity’s energy advice helps cut Worksop woman’s energy bills by more than £150

Charity energy experts the Green Doctor, helped local resident Carol save money on her utility bills

Plan to convert empty shop into 24-hour gambling arcade in Worksop faces opposition

The ground floor of the site will see electronic gaming and amusement machines and the first floor will contain offices and storage spaces.

£20m revamp project to Worksop shopping centre one step closer after planning delays

The scheme involves a part-demolition and part-new build extension to the centre

Arrest made after Worksop Subway window smashed during break-in

Officers were travelling through the town when they spotted the individual and realised he was a suspect in a break-in.

Five arrests over weekend as Worksop police beat team continue crackdown on town crime

Worksop's police beat team continued with their crackdown on crime across the town over the weekend with five arrests. In the early hours of Friday...

Council begin demolition work at site of fatal explosion in Worksop

Bassetlaw District Council’s Chief Executive, David Armiger confirmed that work had started on Monday (28) after a Nottinghamshire Police search of the site ended.

Man charged after police discover cannabis grow in Worksop during search for wanted person

Officers attended Knaton Road, Worksop as they searched for a wanted individual.

Busy day for Worksop police leads to multiple arrests

Police in Worksop had a busy day yesterday (23), making multiple arrests for thefts and drug offences.

Fourteen households still unable to return home after Worksop explosion

John Street in the town was closed and dozens of homes evacuated following the blast

Police operation cracks down on dangerous and antisocial street racing in Worksop

The force launched Operation Wheelspin in October 2024 as part of a co-ordinated county-wide response to car cruising

EMR recovers nearly £2 million from fare dodgers in 12 months

East Midlands Railway said the figure was recovered from those travelling between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025

Worksop Explosion: Bassetlaw District Council provides update on residents returning to homes following house explosion on Saturday

Bassetlaw District Council’s chief executive David Armiger has provided an update on the situation at John Street in Worksop following a fatal house explosion where a local man sadly lost his life

EMR welcomes first revamped Class 170 train into service

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has today unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train, which operate on the Robin Hood Line to Worksop.

Worksop explosion: Fundraising page created to help residents of John Street impacted by house blast

The gofundme page has been created by Sophie Louise to raise cash for families who lost their homes in the blast on John Street

Man arrested as investigation continues into Worksop explosion that killed 53-year-old father

A 43-year-old man was arrested and questioned on suspicion of murder

Worksop Explosion: Leader of Bassetlaw District Council praises efforts of the emergency services following fatal incident

Bassetlaw District Council's leader Councillor Julie Leigh has praised the efforts of the emergency services following a fatal explosion at a Workop home.

PICTURED: Worksop man, 53, killed in ‘gas explosion’ named by police

David Howard died at the scene.

Local Election 2025: Worksop East profile

The 2019 General Election saw the district elect a Conservative MP for the first time in more than 100 years

Egg-citing news as Ralphie the Rabbit plans visit to Worksop Bus Station to spread Easter cheer

Stagecoach East Midlands will be bringing some extra Easter cheer during the holidays with a visit to Worksop Bus Station from Ralphie the Rabbit. Keep...

No day of rest for Worksop cops as four arrests made on Sunday

Officers on the Worksop North Beat Team were supported by Bassetlaw District Council's CCTV operators as they spent the day tracking down criminals

Police warning over imitation firearms being carried in public as BB gun in seized by officers in Worksop

Police have warned imitation firearm owners have been warned to expect a response if they carry the weapons in public after a man was...

Real life Hot Fuzz! Police in Worksop rescue injured swan

Police in Worksop have rescued an injured swan in a real life version of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's feathery antics in hit movie...

Worksop burglary suspect detained within minutes of carrying out break-in

Police were called to a business property in Newcastle Avenue

Funding boost for Retford and Worksop outdoor markets will help ‘safeguard future’

Funding has been approved to boost two Bassetlaw outdoor markets to help 'safeguard their future'. Bassetlaw District Council is making a number of improvements to...

Worksop woman charged following spate of town shop thefts

Emery, of Monmouth Road, Worksop, has now been charged with four counts of theft

Spell in jail for Worksop man, 51, caught dealing Mamba on CCTV in town centre

A Worksop man has been jailed after he was spotted dealing drugs by a CCTV operator in the town centre. Fifty-one-year-old Peter Downs was caught...

Worksop man, 55, arrested for being drunk and disorderly in town centre

A PSPO is currently in place in the town centre until June 17, 2025.

Worksop man charged with robbery after ‘terrifying’ alleyway attack

Christopher Rogers targeted the victim as she walked alone at night through the streets of Worksop on February 8, 2025.