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WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Lincoln man remanded in custody over Facebook comments
A man charged with malicious communications over comments he made on Facebook about the Woolwich terror attack investigations has been remanded in custody.
WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Local inspector reassures Saxilby community in video statement
Police Insp Simon Outen have made a video statement on the continued police presence in Saxilby.
Missing person appeal to find Nicholas Totty
Have you seen missing Rotherham man Nicholas James Totty since he went missing on Tuesday morning?
Kiveton Park: Cruise along the Chesterfield Canal this bank holiday weekend
Enjoy a cruise on the Chesterfield Canal this bank holiday weekend.
Dinnington: Bird group twitched dawn til dusk
Bird watching group SK58 held their annual ‘Big Sit’ from dawn until dawn at Dinnington Community Woodland Bird Hide last Saturday.
Sharp drop in school attacks
The number of physical attacks by pupils on teachers in Bassetlaw has dramatically reduced in the past year, according to new figures.
Sport
Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy hosts inter house competition with prizes galore
Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy hosted their second martial arts inter house competition, with various categories open to all ages and abilities.
Success for rider Terry
Spencer Racing’s Terry Brocklehurst took three wins and a second place at the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club Championships at Anglesey.
Organisers planning a new term
As the curtain closes on the Worksop Snooker League season, organisers Antony Coupe and Mick Camm are already plotting the next one.
Kiveton Park well beaten in a top of the Championship clash
Kiveton Park were comfortably beaten by nine wickets in a Bassetlaw Championship top of the table clash with Ordsall Bridon.
Metts blasts those who have written Tigers off
Leon Mettam has a message for those who have already written off Worksop Town’s 2013/14 season – you’re making a big mistake.
Lee wants to play at home
Ahead of this week’s BMW PGA Championship, Lee Westwood has asked for more chances to play closer to home.
Video
Worksop: Guardian Rose presented to learning manager at Outwood Academy Valley video
A learning manager at Outwood Academy Valley was presented with our Guardian Rose yesterday (Thursday).
Lifestyle
Polishing up new look for old furniture
Maybe it’s the Kirstie Allsopp effect, but there seems to be a growing trend for reclaiming old furniture and giving it a new lease of life.
Accentuating positive with make-up job
A mum who survived a house fire and being made redunant from her high powered bank job, is enjoying a new career in beauty.
Searchers at Palace Theatre in Newark
Celebrating their 50th anniversary and record sales in excess of 40 million, John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway’s remarkable career as The Searchers continues.
Shakespeare in 90 minutesfas
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy clocking up nine years in the West End.
Time to have a hoot at the comedy club
It’s Edinburgh Festival Preview time at The Hoot Comedy Club at Trinity Arts Centre next month.
Win a pair of tickets to An Evening Of Dirty Dancing
An Evening Of Dirty Dancing is a box office smash hit tribute to one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever.
Community
Retford: Fire chief’s charity bike ride
Notts chief fire officer Frank Swann is taking on a huge challenge over the weekend of Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd June.
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.
- WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Suspected murderer’s former Saxilby home is raided
- Gainsborough paedophile with animal porn placed on sex register
- WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Villagers’ shock at terror suspect Saxilby link
- WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Help For Heroes reaction to brutal killing of soldier in London
- WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Suspected murderer’s former home on Hotchkin Avenue in Saxilby is raided
- Teens praised for ‘hard work and dedication’
- WOOLWICH TERROR ATTACK: Police warning over online comments
- Police appeal after 200-year-old flagons stolen
- Inside YOUR Gainsborough Standard this week (Thursday 11th April)
- Gainsborough MP, close friend of Margaret Thatcher, pays tribute to former Prime Minister
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Sunday 26 May 2013
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