News
Bright future for Bassetlaw tenants
Tenants in Bassetlaw are looking forward to a promising future after A1 Housing unveiled its new tenant compact.
Business event is a success
Organisers of a business event in Bassetlaw are already planning the next one after this year’s was hailed a huge success.
Ancient art gets £1.5m boost
The oldest rock art in Britain has received a £1.5 million windfall to bring it back to life.
Wilkinson woman wins national award
Worksop-based Wilkinson are celebrating after their financial director was reocgnised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Cash for Kettlercise king
A Worksop man is celebrating after winning part of the Kettlercise 12 week Body Transformation Challenge at Palms Fitness and Dance Studio.
PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds
Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most inportant gold ever to her collection - a wedding ring, when she tied the knot, writes Graham Walker
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Sport
Retford to host six week soccer camp
Retford United Football Club will once again hold their six week soccer camp in the summer.
Skelly takes easy win
Another double figure field lined up for the Aegir Cycling Club’s latest 10-mile time trial, with another comfortable win for Jordan Skelly.
Aston Hall’s first victory
Aston Hall picked up their first South Yorkshire Cricket League Premier Division win of the season, beating Coal Aston on Saturday.
All change for the Parras as club seeks to merge and boss leaves
Worksop Parramore are managerless, and looking to merge with another club.
Kiveton’s senior side finish the season with disappointing loss
Kiveton Park’s Central Midlands League senior side finished their season in disappointing style, with a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Phoenix.
Swimmers out in force
Retford swimmers were out in force over the weekend, with four Open Meets taking place.
Lifestyle
Clumber 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.
Orbison 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.
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger
John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.
Win! Tickets to charity music day
Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity is hosting its first ever unique musical extravaganza Proms at Hodsock Priory - and you could be in the audience.
Scrapbook of women’s memories
When it comes to history, it’s the little things that are often the most interesting.
Community
Old photos of Worksop bring back memories
Our Archive Corner photos have been sparking memories for our readers.
Celebrating victory at end of world war
This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a scene from the celebrations held in Worksop to celebrate the end of the Second World War.
Asda girls runs marathon
An impressive achievement is being celebrated at the Harworth branch of Asda after a woman completed the London Marathon in a great time for a very worthy cause.
From silence to ‘talkies’ at town cinemas
This week’s Archive Corner picture harks back to the days when Worksop had an array of cinemas.
Having a lovely time on Dukeries trip
This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a fleet of charabancs ready to set off on a day trip.
Church helps to tackle poverty
A new church-backed enterprise launched later this month is aiming to tackle poverty head-on in Notts.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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