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.
Readers' letters
Train station needs face lift
We have lived in Walkeringham two years in August having moved from Wortley, Sheffield.
War time memories
Can anyone help? In the Summer of 1943, I spent some time in a house in Gainsborough when I was two and a half years old.
Demands of modern society
With reference to the article in the Gainsborough Standard on 9th May about lorries on the road, I think you need to research the demands of modern society before you go to print.
Traders inflict own problems
I write in reference to the article concerning shopping in the town centre. Most of the trading problems are ‘self-inflicted’.
Are you a Sunday driver?
I felt that I had to reply to the article that you printed in the Standard with regards to “Better off without lorry drivers”.
Nostalgia
RAF history event at Heritage Centre
Celebrate the history of Lincolnshire as ‘Bomber County’ and the iconic Dam Buster mission with a special event at Gainsborough’s Heritage Centre this month.
Local businesses
Worksop: Sandwich maker scoops national prize
A Greencore maker is ‘filling’ good after scooping a top prize at a sandwich designing competition.
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.
Sandwich designers bid for glory
Staff at a Worksop sandwich manufacturer will be hoping for glory when they travel to London next week to compete in a national competition.
Metal theft sparks evacuation in Retford
Police are warning about the dangers of metal theft after burglars struck at Retford Squash Club and caused a dangerous gas leak.
Roy Walker is business awards’ main speaker
TV funnyman and presenter Roy Walker has been confirmed as the main speaker at this year’s Gainsborough Business Awards.
Local Information
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.
RAF history event at Heritage Centre
Celebrate the history of Lincolnshire as ‘Bomber County’ and the iconic Dam Buster mission with a special event at Gainsborough’s Heritage Centre this month.
Villagers’ committee to put on top concert
The Beckingham and Saundby Village Hall Committee is delighted that Joanna Naulls, highly rated professional organist will be performing in the village.
Easy riders come together to give bike fan Alan a roaring send-off
A popular Gainsborough man received a send-off with style as around 26 Harley Davidson motorcycle riders gathered for a special funeral.
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Weather for Gainsborough
Sunday 26 May 2013
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