Worksop Wire is an independent local news service covering Worksop, Retford, and the wider Bassetlaw district. We exist to give our community fast, accurate, and accessible local journalism that keeps residents informed about the issues that affect their daily lives.
From council decisions and court proceedings to planning applications, business developments, and community events, we cover the stories that matter to people in our area. Our reporting draws on official public data sources including Bassetlaw District Council, Nottinghamshire Police, NHS trusts, court listings, and planning records.
Our Newsroom
Worksop Wire is published as a small independent operation. Articles are produced by the Worksop Wire Newsroom — a collective byline used for our day-to-day local news coverage. We monitor dozens of official sources every day, including Bassetlaw District Council, Nottinghamshire Police, the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, the NHS, the FSA and the UK Parliament, and turn the relevant developments into readable local journalism for the Worksop and Bassetlaw area.
Editorial responsibility rests with the publisher. For corrections, complaints or editorial enquiries, see the contact details below.
AI & automation
We use AI tools to help draft and summarise stories from official source material. Every article is reviewed before publication, and we link back to original sources wherever possible so readers can verify the facts for themselves. We do not generate quotes that have not been said on the record, and we do not invent named sources.
What We Cover
We focus on local news that directly affects people in Bassetlaw. That includes:
- Council meetings, budgets, and policy changes
- Court cases and sentencing from local magistrates and crown courts
- Planning applications and major developments
- Business openings, closures, and investments
- NHS and public health updates from local trusts
- Community events and local achievements
- Transport, road closures, and infrastructure projects
Live Activity Map
Our Live Activity Map monitors community reports of suspicious activity across Worksop and Bassetlaw in real time. Reports are sourced from local community groups and are clearly marked as unverified. This tool helps residents stay informed about what is happening in their area.
Editorial Standards
We follow the IPSO Editors' Code of Practice and are committed to accuracy, fairness, and the right to reply. Every article we publish links back to its original official source where applicable. If you believe we have published something inaccurate or unfair, please contact us and we will investigate promptly.
Get In Touch
Got a news tip? Use our Tip Line to share information securely. Your identity is always protected.
For corrections, email corrections@worksopwire.co.uk.