Two men have been handed five-year criminal behaviour orders that will see them banned from two rural spots. Officers from the Bassetlaw neighbourhood policing team travelled to the Idle Valley Nature Reserve site, near Retford, on the night of February 2 due to previous reports of illegal fishing. At around …
Read More »Government announces seven law changes taking effect in August 2023 – from stamps to the cost of alcohol
A number of fresh laws have come into effect at the start of this month, the government has confirmed. The fresh legislation and rules will have an impact on every household in the country and some started on Tuesday, August 1. The law changes cover stamps, alcohol as well as …
Read More »Key August 2023 benefits payment dates, law and rule changes
This August will see many changes to people’s lives through a variety of new rules, regulations and other alterations. There is a Bank Holiday which will mean changes to the date people will receive benefits payments and people will also see the continued support from the government’s energy price guarantee, …
Read More »Derbyshire’s Mick is the oldest full-time postie in the UK
A Derbyshire great granddad who recently celebrated his 80th birthday has become the oldest full-time delivery postman in the UK. Mick Gibson, known as “Gibbo” to his mates, started out working in a grocer’s shop, then became a time-served painter and decorator before undertaking a series of other jobs and …
Read More »Mother’s Day 2020: What to do if you can’t visit your mum due to coronavirus
Mother’s Day is traditionally a day to show your appreciation for your mum, but that will be a little trickier this year. With the government advising against all non-essential contact to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus, many families won’t get to spend Mother’s Day with their loved ones …
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