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Andrew Merritt was caught on CCTV robbing an 88-year-old and has now been jailed for his crime. (Credit: Nottinghamshire Police / SWNS)

Watch: thief caught robbing elderly man on mobility scooter jailed

After a rainy start of the week, sunshine and temperatures above 20° are predicted across the county this weekend.

Here is when October heatwave is set to hit Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Council has backed plans to support ex-Wilko workers after the chain collapsed last month. Photo: John Smith

Council vows continued support for ex-Wilko employees after retailer's collapse

Both Wilko stores in Hucknall and Bulwell will close for good next week. Photos: Brian Eyre

Closing dates confirmed for Hucknall and Bulwell Wilko stores

Nottinghamshire Council is to discuss helping Wilko staff from closed stores. Photo: Submitted

Council to discuss helping ex-Wilko staff after store closures

Wilko on Portland Square, Sutton. (Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Poundland to take over three Notts Wilko stores

Wilko's store in Sutton is to close, it was confirmed today. (Photo by: Brian Eyre/nationalworld.com)

Wilko: Stores to close by mid-October and hundreds of Notts jobs to go this week

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Campaigner Terry Galloway, who grew up in care, now campaigns for greater protections for care leavers. (Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Campaigner asks Government for change after objections against children’s homes

Services will be limited on the Robin Hood Line on the first day of strike action and won't run at all on the second. Photo: John Smith

Rail users warned of severely reduced services during latest strike action

The Stag and Pheasant on Clumber Street, Mansfield, has a 4.2/5 rating based on 2,029 reviews.

Nine Wetherspoons pubs ranked from best to worst according to Google reviews
JD Wetherspoons operates almost 900 pubs across the UK which are known for a budget menu and sometimes inhabiting historic buildings.

Some services on the Robin Hood Line will be affected by engineering works over the bank holiday

Bank Holiday engineering work to affect some early and late local rail services

Check your local council website to see if your street will be hosting a coronation party. If your street is not registered, you can always launch a viewing party at home with family and friends or attend a nearby street party.

10 things to do in Nottinghamshire to celebrate the coronation

Currently, orlistat is the primary weight loss drug prescribed by the NHS and has been approved for use since 2010.

More people in Worksop and Retford prescribed anti-obesity drug

The Wilko site at Manton Wood

Bosses at Nottinghamshire-based Wilko speak out over job losses

Five Star Nails received a 4.9 star rating based on 17 reviews. Call 07444 246256

Worksop’s highest-rated nail salons

Nottinghamshire FBU welcomes the progress on pay but the offer still has questions that need answering

Notts FBU chairman welcomes progress on pay but warns there are still questions

A click and collect service has been launched at all Wilko stores across the country, including in Mansfield, Sutton, Worksop and Hucknall.

Click-and-collect service for customers launches at Wilko stores

Mansfield and surrounding areas have been featured on the big and small screen in recent years.

Yorkshire might have 'Happy Valley', but check these nine Notts spots on screen

John Reed managed to bag himself a selfie with boxing champion Tyson Fury while in Worksop.

Man snaps selfie with boxing star Tyson Fury in surprise meet in North Notts

There are no services on the Robin Hood Line until Sunday this week due to fresh rail strikes

Broad support for rail strikes despite Robin Hood Line being shut for a week

Mansfield Recycling Centre, Kestral Road, Mansfield.

New Nottinghamshire recycling checker takes guesswork out of recycling

Food bank opening hours across Nottinghamshire.

Christmas opening times for foodbanks near you in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire resident Heather Bradley is one person who has benefitted from the supported living scheme

More supported living homes planned for Hucknall

Chief Fire Office John Buckley says the budget will allow the service to invest in key areas

Fire service to agree £46m budget with 1.95 per cent council tax precept rise

The Prince's Trust Team programme will begin in Worksop from January 17.

Young jobseekers can sign up to free confidence-building Prince's Trust course

There is congestion on the M1 near junction 30

Expect delays on the M1 near Worksop

The FA Cup. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

FA CUP DRAW: Sherwood Colliery, Alfreton Town, Worksop, Basford discover opponen...
The draw for the FA Cup's second qualifying round has been made.

Study and trainee opportunities

Free learning advice in Mansfield, Ashfield, Hucknall and Worksop

From The Heart Charity and Now Church volunteers helping to pack 150 bags of toys for the community

Worksop charity launches van appeal after being inundated by families needing su...

Jonathan Gribbin, director of public health at Nottinghamshire County Council

Thousands already using Nottinghamshire rapid Covid test sites

Samit Patel celebrates the wicket of Alex Davies during the Vitality T20 Blast Semi Final between Notts Outlaws and Lancashire Lightning. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Newell wants Patel to become match finisher

Major improvements will be made along the A614.

Plan to upgrade six key Nottinghamshire junctions takes major step forward

This year's Race for Life at Clumber Park has been cancelled. Photos: Mark Anderson

Race for Life at Worksop's Clumber Park is cancelled

All Race for Life events have been cancelled across the country this year.

Race for Life events at Clumber Park this year have now been cancelled

East Midlands Railway is now running at 80 per cent capacity but is warning passengers to only make essential journeys

East Midlands Railway increases it’s capacity to 80 per cent

Tom Stanniland has 2.68M subscribers on Youtube

Nottinghamshire YouTube star eats McDonald's Big Mac on six continents in 10 day...

Retired Inspector John Fletcher with officers from Bulwell police station

Police wish retired Nottinghamshire Police Officer happy 90th birthday

Remember to recycle when you do your spring clean

Guest column: Get recycling for spring

The Retford branch will close in May.

Two Notts branches of Yorkshire Bank to close

A Robin Hood line service calls at Mansfield.

Breaking news: Long delays for Mansfield rail passengers

Cliff Entwistle taks to Guardian reporter Sophie Wills.

EXCLUSIVE: Parents of Neil Entwistle: 'Our son was innocent and watched on as hi...

Further information is available from Northumbria Police.

UPDATE: Woman in ‘stable condition’ after being ‘hit’ by police car

The scene in Worksop this evening near the new bus station

VIDEO: Roads cordoned off after woman ‘hit’ by police vehicle

Shoppers hunt for bargains at McArthurGlen East Midlands Designer Outlet.

Video: Bargain hunters take advantage of the Boxing Day sales
Bargain hunters in Mansfield, Ashfield and Worksop were out in force again for the Boxing Day sales.

Shoppers hunt for bargains at McArthurGlen East Midlands Designer Outlet.

Shoppers out in force for Boxing Day sales

JAIL for Nottinghamshire man who assaulted police officer

Bailey Matthews on stage at Sports Personality of the Year 2015 in Bellfast

WATCH: Worksop’s Bailey Matthews presented with Helen Rollason award at Sports P...

Lorry carrying 28 tonnes of limestone fine catches fire on A1 in Nottinghamshire

Mansfield Magistrates Court.

Nottinghamshire man fined £1,171 over littering offence

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Unemployment tumbles again in Nottinghamshire

Kilton Forest Golf Club, Worksop. Lee Westwood officially re-opens the golf club after refurbishments. Picture: Lee Westwood. w100727-10d

VIDEO: Slow-mo analysis of Lee Westwood’s golf swing and ‘lovely rhythm’

A lorry jackknifed on the northbound M1 near J28 and J30 causing traffic chaos in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Credit: Highways England

TRAFFIC: M1 starts to clear as jackknifed lorry is moved

TRAFFIC: M1 standstill after lorry jackknifes

An Apollo Expander belonging to a 7-year-old Worksop boy was stolen from outside the family home. Police appeal for witnesses

APPEAL: Worksop family left ‘heartbroken’ after 7-year-old’s bike is stolen