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New scheme for Carlton teenagers
TEENAGERS in Carlton are getting a bite of reality every week in a pioneering scheme designed to keep kids out of trouble and off the streets.
Community grants up for grabs
ROTHERHAM Federation Tenants and Residents (Rother Fed) has been given funding from Rotherham Council.
May talk for art society members
GAINSBOROUGH and District Fine Arts Society members enjoyed a lecture from guide and art historian Nina Levick with a fresh look at the work of William Hogarth.
Playing fields
COMMUNITIES can start bidding for a share of £2million to protect and improve their local sports playing fields.
Bid on Man City football
FRESH from their Premier League championship win, Manchester City have donated a signed football to Worksop charity Aurora.
Fire pay rise and safety concerns
Firefighters in South Yorkshire are being offered a 29 per cent pay increase, if they volunteer for a new shift system.
Grocery store staff on show
THIS week’s Archive Corner picture shows Mr W Greatorex’s grocery store on Newcastle Avenue.
Fashion show
WORKSOP Priory are inviting all residents to a special charity fashion show to raise money for a new heating system for the historic and iconic church.
Those Were The Days - Rowing on the River Trent
THIS week’s photo is of a group of rowers on the River Trent, taken probably in the 1960s or 1970s, but we can’t be sure.
‘Heartbroken’ after vandalism
DISTRAUGHT disabled residents of a Worksop neighbourhood have spoken out after being struck by thieves and vandals.
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Those Were The Days - Grammar School form photo
THIS week we feature a photo of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (now High school) pupils.
First phase of hall work is completed
THE refurbishment of Harthill Village Hall is now well underway thanks to two grants worth thousands of pounds.
Volunteer at local festival
A STAR-STUDDED festival is coming to the area this summer - and You could be there for free as a volunteer.
Georgina blooms in Gainsborough
GAINSBOROUGH and District Flower Club met at the Blues Club in Gainsborough for April’s demonstration by Georgina Burrell.
Sign for fire
NottS Fire and Rescue are marking Deaf Awareness Week from 7th – 13th May by running British Sign Language taster sessions for its staff.
Could YOU be a PCSO for Notts?
NOTTS Police have opened recruitment for dozens of new Police Community Support Officers to bolster front line neighbourhood policing this week - could YOU be on the beat in Worksop?
Picnic tables in memory of Mick
TWO picnic bench tables have been placed in Lea Park in memory of Mick Ford, a committee member of the Friends of Lea Park, who died last May.
Civic Square officially opens as ‘Old Market Square’
FUN was had by all as residents flocked to the official grand opening of Worksop’s Civic Square - now named Old Market Square.
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Could YOU be a PCSO for Notts?
NOTTS Police have opened recruitment for dozens of new Police Community Support Officers to bolster front line neighbourhood policing this week - could YOU be on the beat in Worksop?
MP back winter debts campaign
ROTHER Valley MP Kevin Barron is supporting a campaign to help energy customers plug the debt on winter bills.
Compost bins
WORKSOP residents who are new to home composting are being given the chance to give it a go - for free.
Those Were The Days: A photo of Spring Gardens
THIS week we feature a picture looking up Spring Gardens taken in the early part of last century.
Forest of fun
The Forestry Commission’s award-winning free app, Forest Xplorer, has just got even better.
Lots going on in Gainsborough
IT HAS been a busy month for folk in and around Gainsborough, with lots going on in all walks of life.
Harworth blacksmith on green
THIS week’s Archive Corner picture shows The Green at Harworth in about 1880.
In awe at the Amish way of life
THE Amish of Pennsylvania were the subject of the latest talk to Gainsborough and District Ladies Luncheon Club.
Those Were The Days - Cricket information wanted
WITH the cricket season underway we feature a photo of a cricket team sent in by John Kemmery.
A full head of steam
The family of a late model railway enthusiast have presented a commemorative headboard to the Gainsborough society which he founded.
Royal fun at Gainsborough Library
ROYAL fever has spread to Gainsborough once again as the town’s library is putting on a special celebratory exhibition.
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Weather for Gainsborough
Thursday 24 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 10 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: East
