News
Ancient art gets £1.5m boost
The oldest rock art in Britain has received a £1.5 million windfall to bring it back to life.
Business event is a success
Organisers of a business event in Bassetlaw are already planning the next one after this year’s was hailed a huge success.
PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds
Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most inportant gold ever to her collection - a wedding ring, when she tied the knot, writes Graham Walker
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Misterton first responder rewarded for her efforts
A Misterton community first responder has been honoured by East Midlands Ambulance Service at its first Values and Recognition Awards.
Celebrating your local newspaper
Local newspapers are at the centre of communities and can generate real positive change - that’s the message being celebrated during Local Newspaper Week, which runs from 13-19th May.
Woman guilty over Facebook post
A mother caused ‘anxiety and distress’ to people in Rhodesia after putting a message on a social networking site alleging a paedophile lived there.
Sport
Skelly takes easy win
Another double figure field lined up for the Aegir Cycling Club’s latest 10-mile time trial, with another comfortable win for Jordan Skelly.
Aston Hall’s first victory
Aston Hall picked up their first South Yorkshire Cricket League Premier Division win of the season, beating Coal Aston on Saturday.
Retford to host six week soccer camp
Retford United Football Club will once again hold their six week soccer camp in the summer.
All change for the Parras as club seeks to merge and boss leaves
Worksop Parramore are managerless, and looking to merge with another club.
Kiveton’s senior side finish the season with disappointing loss
Kiveton Park’s Central Midlands League senior side finished their season in disappointing style, with a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Phoenix.
Swimmers out in force
Retford swimmers were out in force over the weekend, with four Open Meets taking place.
Video
VIDEO: Get your 2 for 1 tourist attraction vouchers at Alton Towers, Legoland, Madame Tussauds, Sealife and many more in the Gainsborough Standard video
With summer just around the corner the Gainsborough Standard has teamed with some of the UK’s top tourist attractions to bring you some special discount vouchers.
Lifestyle
Laugh a minute at Retford comedy club
The Retford and Bassetlaw Comedy Club is back and bigger than ever featuring the comic genius of Sally Anne Hayward, Alfie Moore and Mrs Barbara Nice on Tuesday.
Win a family ticket to this summer’s Lincolnshire Show
This year’s Lincolnshire Show promises to bring all 200 acres of the Lincolnshire Showground to life with activities for the whole family.
Clumber Gardener: Wonderful Wallflowers
Scented plants bring extra interest and pleasure to a garden. By careful selection, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals can provide perfume throughout the whole year.
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger
John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.
Win! Tickets to charity music day
Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity is hosting its first ever unique musical extravaganza Proms at Hodsock Priory - and you could be in the audience.
Community
Old photos of Worksop bring back memories
Our Archive Corner photos have been sparking memories for our readers.
Celebrating victory at end of world war
This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a scene from the celebrations held in Worksop to celebrate the end of the Second World War.
North Leverton windmill event to mark 200 years
The historic local landmark of North Leverton windmill near Gainsborough and Retford is gearing up to celebrate 200 years with a special event this month.
Crossing lady marks 15 years’ work
A special thank you was given to one local lady who was celebrated by her school after over a decade of loyal service and keeping kids safe.
Chess glory at North County
Parish Church Primary School held the final round of their school chess competition, which is part of National Championships.
Town cadets reawarded
Councillor Jessie Milne joined Battalion Commandant Colonel Ian Sackree at the T.A.Centre on Ropery Road, Gainsborough to celebrate the achievements of cadets.
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