Plant bulb in Field of Hope
A CANCER charity is offering bereaved relatives the chance to plant a daffodil in memory of a loved one.Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Rotherham fundraising group launched the Field of Hope in Clifton Park...
View ArticleFooty lessons
FOOTBALL sessions are being taught in Gainsborough with the hope of setting up a club.The lessons take place in the sports hall of Trent Valley Academy on Sweyn Lane, off Corringham Road every Tuesday...
View Article‘Around 40’ police complaints made about accused
AROUND 40 complaints had been made to police about a Gainsborough man accused of attempted murder, a court heard today (Tuesday 9th October)Yesterday, the trial of Paul Owen Henry, from Lea Place...
View ArticleRestoration go-ahead
THE FUTURE of one of Worksop’s most historic and prestigious buildings has been secured after the council agreed £265,000 funds.The former Worksop Library, on Memorial Avenue, has already been taken...
View Article‘It is a very welcoming place to be’
WORKSOP College’s new headmaster has taught in schools across the world but he says none have been so welcoming as his new home.Gavin Horgan, who moved to Worksop with his family from his previous post...
View ArticleHomes plan for centres
TWO community centres in Bassetlaw will close and be turned into residential homes.Members of Bassetlaw Council’s cabinet voted on Tuesday night to convert the facilities in Laburnum Road, Langold and...
View ArticleAward honours achievement of Lauren, 18
A Ranby teenager has been crowned as the overall winner of the annual 4Uth awards – with her tale of courage an inspiration to all.Lauren Hall beat off stiff competition from six other district winners...
View ArticleHave your say on Council Tax changes
Rotherham residents still have time to tell the council their views on a new discount Council Tax scheme being proposed for the borough.Public consultation started last Monday on the new local Council...
View ArticleCouncillors speak out against Whittons Gardens hotel plans
OUTRAGED councillors have spoken out against West Lindsey District Council’s plans for a new hotel in the town - claiming that the public should have been consulted more.Members of the ruling...
View Article‘He could’ve been saved’
BASSETLAW Hospital chiefs say ‘serious lessons’ have been learnt following the tragic death of former Worksop Guardian editor George Robinson.Mr Robinson, 57, of Walesby, passed away on Boxing Day last...
View ArticlePeacocks shop is open again...
SHOPPERS will be delighted to see a familiar clothing brand return to Worksop’s high street now that the Peacocks store has re-opened.The fashion retailer, based in The Priory Centre, was forced to...
View ArticleReturn of D word
I’Ve held out as long as I can, about three weeks, but I can’t resist any longer.I’ve just got to mention it. Downton Abbey.Just as the nights started drawing in and the weather turned colder, it...
View ArticleBright young things
When I’m not here bringing my wit and wisdom to these pages (Eh? - Ed), I’m lucky enough to be teaching the next generation of journalists.Mainly in their early 20s, they have all the energy of youth,...
View ArticleNew milestone at wind farm in Ulley
The construction of a £21.9 million wind farm in Ulley has reached a new milestone with concreting work starting at the site.Banks Renewables started work on the Penny Hill wind farm site in July, and...
View ArticleTrick or treat
Superdrug staff are holding a bewitching fundraising weekend full of tricks and treats on 20th and 21st October in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.During the weekend, staff will be working together to...
View ArticleWIN! Tickets to Kate Rusby at City Hall
The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate Rusby is coming to Sheffield City Hall on 21st October.And The Guardian has a pair of tickets and a CD to giveaway to one lucky reader.Kate...
View ArticleRotary Club bonfire date
Members of the Gainsborough Rotary Club are busy finalising their plans for the annual bonfire and fireworks display.This year’s sparkling show takes place on Saturday 3rd November at 5.45pm. The venue...
View ArticleClowne’s past is uncovered
MEMORABILIA from Clowne’s past was on show at the annual Derbyshire Local History Day on Saturday.The popular event, which boasted war time keepsakes and pictures from yesteryear among other...
View ArticleBrand new sewing course
LINCOLNSHIRE Active Community Network has announced two brand-new sewing courses starting in November at Trent Valley Academy in Gainsborough.A basic sewing course will run from 6th November to 4th...
View ArticlePolice Day at Harworth and Bircotes
HARWORTH and Bircotes residents will have the chance to meet their local police team at a special day on Saturday 13th October.There will the chance to see off-road cycles, police dogs and traffic...
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