Thursday Edition - Cocaine Seizure, Immediate Justice, The Great British Bake Off & More
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Class A and knife seized during Ollerton car stop
While on patrol in Edwinstowe on Thursday, May 7 Police pulled a car over with two male occupants.
Extensive searches were then conducted of the car they were in with Officers finding a bag containing quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine, as well as a knife and a set of weighing scales.
Large amounts of cash and a burner-style phone were also retrieved from the vehicle, while the driver was made to complete a drugs wipe.
This test would go on to test positive for traces of cocaine.
The two men – aged 19 and 39 – were both arrested on suspicion of possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs and possessing a knife in public.
Police additionally arrested the 39-year-old man on suspicion of drug-driving.
UPDATE: Worksop Puppy Farm
Following the seizure of 53 dogs in an ongoing puppy breeding probe it has been reported that so far, five of the rescued puppies have had to be euthanised after testing positive for canine parvovirus, AWIP said.
AWIP have told the BBC that several buyers reported puppies had shown symptoms shortly after they were brought home, with some facing significant veterinary costs and emotional distress.
A man, 33, from Worksop attended a police station voluntarily on Saturday and was interviewed under caution in connection with the investigation, Nottinghamshire Police has said.
The rescued puppies are currently being cared for and are in isolation awaiting fostering.
Officers said a dog believed to be an XL bully was also seized during the raid along with several mobile phones.
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease in dogs, which can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration and lethargy.
The rescued puppies are currently receiving care with AWIP and are in isolation awaiting fostering.Content courtesy of the BBC.
Retford Lifesavers heading to World Championships
Athletes from Retford and District Lifesavers are set to compete against the world’s best in the Inter‑Club Lifesaving World Championships later this year, thanks to a grant from Bassetlaw District Councillors.
The championships will take place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from 25 November to 13 December 2026, bringing together around 4,000 to 5,000 athletes from across the globe. The event combines competitive lifesaving sport with simulated emergency response challenges across nine categories.
To help the athletes prepare and compete at the highest level, an £881 Councillor Community Grant awarded by Bassetlaw District Councillors will contribute towards additional training and championship entry fees.
Peter Moyes, Head Coach of Retford and District Lifesavers, said: “We would like to thank the councillors who have donated to support our group and help our young athletes move one step closer to achieving their dreams. This support means the world to us.
“Thanks to this grant, eight dedicated members of Retford and District Lifesavers will now have the incredible opportunity to compete at the World Lifesavers Championships later this year. Their hard work, commitment and passion for the sport have brought them this far, and this funding ensures they can continue to grow, learn and proudly represent our community on the world stage.”
Councillor Carolyn Troop, Ward Member for East Retford South, speaking on behalf of the councillors who contributed, said: “We are incredibly proud to support Retford and District Lifesavers as they help these young athletes take a major step towards achieving their dreams. Their passion, discipline and dedication are truly inspiring, and it’s fantastic to know that our contribution is helping eight competitors attend the World Lifesavers Championships. We wish them every success as they represent Retford on the world stage.”
Councillors who contributed to the grant include Cllr Carolyn Troop and Cllr David Naylor, Ward Members for East Retford South, Cllr Dan Henderson Ward Member for East Retford East, Cllr Harriet Digby, Ward Member for East Retford West and Cllr Hazel Brand, Ward Member for Misterton.
Retford and District Lifesavers has been based at Retford Leisure Centre for over 40 years and meets every Saturday morning from 9am to 11am.
To find out more about Retford and District Lifesavers or how to become a member, visit: https://retfordlifesavers.com/wordpress/
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The MOB is baking with Worksop Musical Theatre Society
Worksop Musical Theatre Society have the bake off tent up and ready for the launch of The Great British Bake Off Musical.
The production delivered with the support of the amazing MOB is definitely one not to be missed.
The musical runs from May 13 to May 16, 2026 at The Acorn Theatre, a superb 200-seat town centre venue in the heart of Worksop.
If you haven’t got your tickets yet it’s not too late, just click HERE
Public asked to help decide where offenders clean up communities
Residents across Nottinghamshire are being given a bigger say in tackling antisocial behaviour after the launch of a revamped website linked to the county’s successful Immediate Justice programme.
The upgraded platform, launched by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, allows local people to directly pinpoint areas blighted by issues such as litter, graffiti, fly-tipping and environmental neglect - helping decide where offenders carry out visible community reparation work.
The improved website has been redesigned to make it even easier for residents to upload photos, identify locations on an interactive map, and report areas in need of attention.
The reports are then reviewed by the Immediate Justice team and, where appropriate, incorporated into community clean-up operations carried out by offenders referred into the scheme.
The Immediate Justice programme, which launched in Nottinghamshire in January 2024, ensures people committing antisocial behaviour and low-level offences are made to quickly repair the harm they have caused, often within days of the offence taking place.
Since launching, the scheme has now exceeded 1,700 referrals and has seen offenders take part in hundreds of hours of community payback activity across Nottinghamshire, including litter picking, graffiti removal, deep cleans, and support for local charities and community organisations.
The revamped website forms part of wider work by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Nottinghamshire Police to ensure communities are not only seeing justice delivered but actively helping shape where it happens.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said: “One of the things people tell me time and time again is that they want to see visible action taken when antisocial behaviour happens in their community.
“The revamped Immediate Justice website gives residents a direct voice in that process. It means local people can highlight the areas most affected by environmental damage or antisocial behaviour and help us target Immediate Justice activity where it’s needed most.
“Immediate Justice is all about swift, visible consequences. Offenders are not only being held accountable for their behaviour but are giving something back to the very communities they’ve impacted.
“This upgraded website strengthens that community connection even further and empowers residents to play an active role in improving the places where they live.”
The website, designed by Rinato Media, builds on the success of earlier Immediate Justice community action days in areas including Hyson Green, Bulwell, Mansfield and Newark, where offenders have carried out highly visible clean-up operations alongside police, councils and community groups.
The Immediate Justice programme is delivered in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, local authorities, and criminal justice intervention provider Red Snapper Managed Services.
A spokesperson for Red Snapper Managed Services said: “The introduction of the new Immediate Justice website will help strengthen the connection with the public by giving communities a direct voice in identifying the areas that matter most to them.
“This will allow us to focus reparative work where it can make the greatest visible difference, helping to restore pride in local areas whilst creating opportunities for offenders to rebuild trust through positive action.
“At Red Snapper Managed Services, we are committed to encouraging accountability and positive behavioural change by supporting offenders to better understand the impact of their actions and actively contribute towards repairing the harm caused.”
Whilst the website is available to use for people county-wide, any reports in the city centre will also support partnership efforts to make public spaces in Nottingham safer, under Operation Reclaim – by supporting police and partners and bringing an extra high-visibility presence and a visible deterrent to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.
Superintendent Chris Pearson, who leads on Immediate Justice delivery for Nottinghamshire Police, added: “Immediate Justice is helping us deliver visible and meaningful consequences for crime and antisocial behaviour while also improving the environment people live in every day.
“The revamped Immediate Justice platform is an important part of that because it gives communities a direct way to highlight the locations causing them concern and helps us respond in a more targeted and informed way.
“For policing, this strengthens the connection between local intelligence, neighbourhood priorities and the work being carried out on the ground.
“It means we can work more closely with residents and partners to identify problem areas, improve public spaces and demonstrate that concerns raised by communities are being acted upon.”
The initiative is part of Nottinghamshire’s wider work to tackle antisocial behaviour through neighbourhood policing, hotspot patrols and community-led problem solving, as outlined in the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan.
Residents can access the revamped Immediate Justice website and report areas for Immediate Justice clean-up activity by visiting:
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