The Latest Breaking News from Shirebrook

Chronic pain and ravaged mental health: this is the brutal reality of Britain’s new working class

The story of former Amazon worker Karolina Sobczak reveals much about the people who keep our society running – at huge personal cost, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain review – the sadness and resentment still simmer

This documentary series to mark 40 years since the strikes is a vivid depiction of people’s lives and identities being shattered. It’s full of new interviews, and powerful emotions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

TV tonight: a brilliant series about how the miners’ strike divided one pit village

A look at how the Derbyshire village of Shirebrook felt the full force of the trauma that struck all mining communities. Plus, it’s back to the stone age for the dragons. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

Killer Vasile Culea found guilty of murdering Freda Walker in her home in Langwith Junction

He was cleared of the attempted murder of Freda's husband Ken

Nottingham Post · Oct 25, 2022

Man and girl, 6, injured in Shirebrook hit and run after car mounts pavement

Police said the white Vauxhall Astra drove off "at speed"

Nottingham Post · Sep 24, 2022

Faces of Shirebrook gang jailed for dealing huge amounts of cocaine

They were jailed for a total of 45 years

Nottingham Post · Aug 26, 2022

Kingpin of drugs gang so 'prolific' they often ran out of bags

He's been training to be a painter and decorator while in police custody

Nottingham Post · Aug 25, 2022

Whole street left reeling Shirebrook grandad's death

A jury has found a man not guilty of manslaughter over the death of Alan Youd

Nottingham Post · Aug 24, 2022

Dad cries as he is cleared of the manslaughter of his neighbour in Shirebrook

Arthur Cabourn contested the case at trial

Nottingham Post · Aug 23, 2022

Man accused of killing his neighbour in Shirebrook fight says he was protecting himself

Arthur Cabourn became emotional as he recounted events that led to the death of Alan Youd

Nottingham Post · Aug 19, 2022