New funding for mental health
West Lindsey District Council is encouraging groups helping people with mental health problems to apply for a new wave of funding.The Mental Illness Prevention Fund from Lincolnshire Partnership NHS...
View ArticleDrink driver gets banned for a year
A Gainsborough man has been handed a road ban after admitting drink driving.James Luke Crow, 21, of The Alders, admitted drink driving on Bridge Street on 2nd March. He was disqualified from driving...
View ArticleUnpaid work for perfume thief
Stealing perfume and football boots has left a Gainsborough man doing unpaid work.Shaun Kelly Smith, 27, of Noel Street, stole perfume worth £109 from Debenhams on 6th April. He also stole football...
View ArticleStill 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.We are looking for those people who make a real difference in the world of...
View ArticlePolice give Creswell car theft warning
Police have urged drivers to take caution after a theft in Creswell.The theft is one of a spate from cars in recent weeks.Police have encouraged drivers to ensure vehicles are left locked, with...
View ArticleCelebrating your local newspaper
Local newspapers are at the centre of communities and can generate real positive change - that’s the message being celebrated during Local Newspaper Week, which runs from 13-19th May.The nationwide...
View ArticleWoman guilty over Facebook post
A mother caused ‘anxiety and distress’ to people in Rhodesia after putting a message on a social networking site alleging a paedophile lived there.Anna-Marie Day was found guilty of posting the...
View ArticleReview 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.The letter, sent by a group of North Notts paramedics, alleges...
View ArticleClumber Gardener: Wonderful Wallflowers
Scented plants bring extra interest and pleasure to a garden. By careful selection, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals can provide perfume throughout the whole year. This month hyacinths, viburnums...
View ArticleFacts out on closure of A&E
Three years ago I was invited to speak at a meeting about the closure of Newark Hospital Accident and Emergency Department. I warned about the consequences if the closure went ahead. The usual sceptics...
View ArticleCouncil has a new look cabinet
Bolsover Council has named its new cabinet for the forthcoming year with two new members taking up positions at the authority.Coun Eion Watts remains as leader, a position he has held since 2003, and...
View ArticleColossal cake sale
There were delicious buns and cakes galore at the Priory Church in Worksop - all in the name of charity. The church was taking part in the colossal cake sale, a national initiative to raise funds for...
View ArticleCreswell woman on benefits charges
A Creswell woman has admitted falsely making a statement to claim benefits.Janet Sutton, 49, of Linden Road, appeared at Worksop Magistrates’ Court on Thursday charged with two offences of understating...
View ArticleLife saving machines fitted
Life saving defibrillators have been installed in two locations in Worksop following investment from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).EMAS has invested £120,000 to purchase and install 127...
View ArticleBe part of the King’s Park anniversary
Community groups, businesses and residents are being urged to get involved with the 75th anniversary celebrations of King’s Park.Bassetlaw Council, in conjunction with Totally Locally, is hosting the...
View ArticleOrbison act at the Majestic
A very special night of music is promised at Retford’s Majestic Theatre as Barry Steele’s spectacular tribute to Roy Orbison arrives in town.The performance, which will be held on Saturday 15th June,...
View ArticleMisterton first responder rewarded for her efforts
A Misterton community first responder has been honoured by East Midlands Ambulance Service at its first Values and Recognition Awards.Libby Stennett received a highly commended award in the category...
View ArticleAncient art gets £1.5m boost
The oldest rock art in Britain has received a £1.5 million windfall to bring it back to life.Engravings on the walls at Creswell Crags date back around 14,000 years and are regarded as the only Ice Age...
View ArticleSecure your property when on holiday
Hands up who’s already counting down to their summer holiday? I know I am. I know I’m going to sound like a broken record, but as we head into the summer months it would be remiss of me not to remind...
View ArticleWilkinson woman wins national award
Worksop-based Wilkinson are celebrating after their financial director was reocgnised at a prestigious awards ceremony.Clare Needham fought of competition from across the country to claim the ‘FD of...
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