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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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Misterton 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.
Woman 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.
Colossal cake sale
There were delicious buns and cakes galore at the Priory Church in Worksop - all in the name of charity.
Unpaid work for perfume thief
Stealing perfume and football boots has left a Gainsborough man doing unpaid work.
Sport
Swimmers out in force
Retford swimmers were out in force over the weekend, with four Open Meets taking place.
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.
Young Tigers bring home the cup after beating favourites
Worksop Town Under 11s produced a fine performance to upset the favourites and bring a cup home from Kimberworth.
Birds and bowlers
Eleven members of Gainsborough and District Homing Society sent 133 birds last Saturday, to be released at Bedhampton.
Schools tag rugby tournament
Dozens of local school kids are set to do battle at Lodge Lane, Dinninton, in the annual tag rugby tournament next week.
Steelers to keep scorer
Sheffield Steelers head coach Doug Christiansen has moved to secure the services of leading goalscorer Jeff Legue.
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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Weather for Worksop
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
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Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North
