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KBUG win gold quality award

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:54:17 GMT

Kiveton Bungalow User Group (KBUG) has picked up a gold award at the Rother Fed Quality Awards 2013.

Catherine in caring new role at home

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:11:21 GMT

Dinnington care home Waterside Grange has welcomed a new manager who says it is the nicest home she has been to.

Non-stop 200 mile run to help youngster walk again

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:50:55 GMT

A Gainsborough man is getting ready to run 200 miles without stopping to raise money for therapy to help a little boy walk again.

Fathers’ Day sale at Willoughton

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:50:54 GMT

Willoughton Primary School held a Fathers Day Sale on Friday where students could take home a wrapped surprise for their dad. The parent teachers association held the event to raise money to pay for a new garden area for the children.

Apprenticeships on offer at event

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:50:38 GMT

Young people can apply for apprenticeships at a drop-in event organised by West Lindsey District Council.

Gainsborough MP becomes a Sir in honours

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:50:26 GMT

Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh has spoken of his surprise after receiving a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Brass summer school in July

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:58:26 GMT

Budding brass musicians can now learn from the best as Bolsover District Council stages its annual Brass Summer School – hosted by double champions Fodens Band.

Charity trek to top of Mount Sbowdon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:58:23 GMT

A group of young people from Bassetlaw tackled Mount Snowdon on Thursday to fund a video warning about the dangers of substance misuse.

A unique evening at Welbeck raises £41k

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:58:16 GMT

The Dukeries Macmillan Cancer Support Committee has raised £41,000 at a special event in the State Apartments at Welbeck Abbey.

A1 remains closed after fatal crash

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:27 GMT

Police say the northbound carriageway of the A1 south of Newark will remain closed for most of today (Wednesday 19th June 2031) after a fatal crash.

Help us capture life in a day

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:43 GMT

THE summer solstice is upon us, and your Gainsborough Standard is looking to celebrate the ‘Longest Day’ of the year with a snapshot of life across the district.

A1 closed near Newark after lorry crash

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:10:28 GMT

The A1 south of Newark is closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday 19th June 2013).

Normanton on Trent: Buildings involved in fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:04 GMT

Fire crews tackled a large building fire in Normanton on Trent yesterday, Tuesday 18th June 2013.

Rotherham: Woman among six accused of child sex crimes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:40:01 GMT

A woman and five men, all accused of a string of sex offences against children - including child prostitution and rape - have appeared in court in Sheffield.

Rush hour delays on the M1 and M18 motorways

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:26:21 GMT

Motorists heading towards the motorways this morning (Wednesday 19th June) should be aware of possible delays.

Dinnington: Tracey’s work at Safe@Last earns an MBE

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:07:55 GMT

Described as the ‘heartbeat’ of Dinnington-based young runaways charity Safe@Last, Tracy Haycox can now add an MBE to her achievements.

A garden party with the Queen

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:11:57 GMT

It was a proud day for Hemswell Cliff residents Chris Cooper and Beverly Barford last Thursday as they rubbed shoulders with royalty at the Queens Royal garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Slideshow: St Augustine’s Wildlife Garden is a blooming success

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:06:41 GMT

Green-fingered pupils at St Augustine’s Primary School have been busy rolling up their sleeves to pitch in for their new wildlife garden.

West Burton: Fire engines attend blaze at power station

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:12:23 GMT

Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze at West Burton Power Station, near Gainsborough, this morning (Tuesday 18th June 2013).

VIDEO: Best In School 2013 awards night

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:59:54 GMT

The atmosphere was top of the class at Worksop’s Lion Hotel for the Guardian’s Best in School 2013 award ceremony.