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Columnists rss

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Captain’s Column - Need to spend a penny

It’S been brought to my attention that guests to our fair town might find themselves caught short at this year’s Riverside Festival.

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Captain’s Column - Gainsborough is a boom town

LAST week’s Standard revealed that the town’s State Club on Church Street could soon be re-opening thanks to entrepreneurial owner Peter Swann.

Public meeting with MP John Mann to discuss Bassetlaw Hospital clinical services review information.  Mr Mann at the meeting. (w110115-1c)

Pressure needs upping on bus station

The Olympic Torch relay is beginning its tour of Britain which has followed the amazing Bassetlaw Torch relay.

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Captain’s Column - Don’t know art, don’t want to

WHAT on earth was the artist thinking when this monstrosity was painted in a park where children play?

Lincolnshire County Council Election count 2009, West Lindsey Leisure Centre, Gainsborough. Scotter Rural seat candidate Lesley Rollings.

Mayor’s Column: Let’s get together and talk the town up

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of giving a tour of Gainsborough town centre to the head of a large company thinking of investing here.

The Captain rss

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Captain’s Column: Too many bank holidays

IF YOU ask me one of the reasons we’ve found ourselves back in a recession is because we spend too much time sitting and not enough time doing.

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Captain’s Column: Bullying needs to be put to a stop

LAST week’s page one story saddened me.

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Captain’s Column: Drought? What drought is that?

WE are told that Gainsborough is experiencing a drought.

Local Policing rss

Insp Steve Cartwright - Worksop Police.

We will bring justice

In recent weeks, I have been reflecting on my first year leading the Neighbourhood Police Teams in West Bassetlaw, reviewing our performance and looking forward to the next 12 months.

North East beat team, Worksop Police.  Pictured is from left is PC Simon Spooner, PC Mark Lee and PCSO Graham Walker  (w111121-6d)

Youth club in pub

The North East beat team are supporting a local landlady as she plans to open her pub to teenagers.

Insp Steve Cartwright - Worksop Police.

Dedication paid off

We already know there are a great team of police officers and staff here at Worksop, but this week I’d like to commend the excellent and tenacious work of one particular officer.

Your Council rss

Coun Burt Keimach

Keimach’s Corner - Help at hand for community prosperity

Now spring seems to have arrived, our thoughts turn to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. 

Your MP rss

Edward Leigh MP

From Leigh to You: People power can make a difference

We in the countryside are well aware of the dangers we face with regard to drought.

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Thursday 24 May 2012

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Temperature: 11 C to 23 C

Wind Speed: 14 mph

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