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Still time to nominate your Best in School
There is just over one week left to send in your nominations for the Gainsborough Standard’s Best In School Awards 2013.
Review finds ‘areas for improvement’ at EMAS
East Midlands Ambulance Service has refuted claims of bullying within the organisation after an anoymous letter was sent to the Guardian.
Three cars in collision in Carlton
Worksop fire crews went to Carlton after a crash involving three vehicles today (Friday 17th May).
Emergency crews attend attempted suicide at Dinnington home
Emergency crews were called to a property in Dinnington after reports of a person trying to take their own life yesterday (Thursday 16th May).
Man dies following fall at Premier Foods site
A 46-year-old man has died following a fall at the Premier Foods factory at Claylands Avenue in Worksop earlier this month.
Sport
Birds and bowlers
Eleven members of Gainsborough and District Homing Society sent 133 birds last Saturday, to be released at Bedhampton.
Match hit by rain
North Wheatley with Leverton suffered at the hands of the weather on Saturday, when their Championship match at Anston ended in a draw.
Schools tag rugby tournament
Dozens of local school kids are set to do battle at Lodge Lane, Dinninton, in the annual tag rugby tournament next week.
Steelers to keep scorer
Sheffield Steelers head coach Doug Christiansen has moved to secure the services of leading goalscorer Jeff Legue.
wet weather has its say in trio of games
All three of the area’s Bassetlaw Cricket League Championship sides had to settle for weather draws on Saturday, as rain disrupted play.
Welbeck Abbey get the season off to a fine start in inter-club
Some fine weather at the start of the month allowed Welbeck Abbey Bowls Club to get their season off toa good start.
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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
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.
Scrapbook of women’s memories
When it comes to history, it’s the little things that are often the most interesting.
Supermarket’s sweet
Doing the weekly supermarket shop is never the highlight of my week, so I decided to break it up with a visit to Sainsbury’s Restaurant.
Win! Tickets to top ‘Beatles’ show in Rotherham
Help the producers of The Magic of the Beatles create the authoritative Beatles top ten, and win a pair of tickets to come and see the show at Rotherham Civic Theatre.
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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Weather for Gainsborough
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North east
