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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:43 | null | 2016-08-22T17:00:00 | National Theatre Live returns to Gainsborough next week with a screening of Terrence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea live from London. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fnational-theatre-live-back-at-gainsborough-with-deep-blue-sea-1-8075874.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8075872.1471521528!/image/image.jpg | en | null | National Theatre Live back at Gainsborough with Deep Blue Sea | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | National Theatre Live returns to Gainsborough next week with a screening of Terrence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea live from London.
When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge begins to emerge.
With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion.
Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing.
Carrie Cracknell’s new production stars Helen McCrory and Tom Burke.
The screening is at Trinity Arts Centre on Thursday, September 1 at 7pm.
Tickets are £12 and £10 on 01427 676655 or http://bit.ly/1coU3TT | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/national-theatre-live-back-at-gainsborough-with-deep-blue-sea-1-8075874 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/5d191aed9d6e04df73a5fa00740bc78e4698c67880d5943e25b7f3383697d13d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:48 | null | 2016-08-17T17:00:00 | Following overwhelming demand for the sold-out spring run of his new tour The Joy of Mincing, Julian Clary has added a string of 20 autumn dates across the UK in October and November. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fjulian-clary-is-joyfully-mincing-to-lincoln-1-8059395.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8059394.1470763163!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Julian Clary is joyfully mincing to Lincoln | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Following overwhelming demand for the sold-out spring run of his new tour The Joy of Mincing, Julian Clary has added a string of 20 autumn dates across the UK in October and November.
And he will be at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on October 15.
The Joy of Mincing is the national trinket, author, TV and radio star’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian.
And there is so much to tell you; the ups and downs of his sordid love life, the true and heart stopping account of how he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life, and don’t start him on the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit.
On stage Julian will proudly wear his well-deserved MBE (Mincer of the British Empire).
It was the last thing he expected to receive when he knelt down in front of Prince Charles in the scullery at Buckingham Palace.
And because Julian gives and gives he will be handing out honours to a lucky few in the audience too.
This is Julian at his filthy best, live and unplugged.
Of the newly added autumn dates, Julian said: “How delightful to be mincing around more of the UK and bestowing my special MBEs upon worthy audience members as I go.
“It’s marvellous to be getting stuck into some smut and innuendo once again.”
Remaining one of the country’s best loved entertainers, Julian’s popularity has endured across a three decade career in show business.
With a variety of credits to his name Julian is not only a comedian but presenter, author and established pantomime star.
His colourful career has seen him win Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, become a Sunday Times best-selling novelist, complete countless smash-hit tours and front a brand new three-part natural history series for ITV, entitled Nature Nuts.
As well as Celebrity Big Brother, he has also appeared on numerous popular TV shows including Strictly Come Dancing, This Morning, QI, and Have I Got News For You.
He is also a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute.
As well as being a comedian and TV star, Julian is also now an established author.
He has previously published a memoir and several adult novels.
And next year, he returns with the third instalment in the much-loved children’s book series The Bolds – a family of hyenas living in London disguised as humans – The Bolds on Holiday, which sees them setting off for a spot of camping in Cornwall.
But it’s never long before trouble sniffs these hyenas out.
The book is out in February next year.
Before then, however, it is all about his new tour The Joy of Mincing and his appearance in Lincoln in October.
The show starts at 8pm and tickets priced £23 and £20 are available now on 01522 837600 or www.lpac.co.uk
Please note: This show contains adult content and is for over-16s only. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/julian-clary-is-joyfully-mincing-to-lincoln-1-8059395 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/a6b1226d713951b7897a1e275dfb9b19156b766f5cda0701ff7e4133f73f0127.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:07 | null | 2016-08-31T11:12:13 | This champion mare from the Isle is 25 years old, but stole the hearts of judges at the recent Epworth show. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcommunity%2Fisle-s-golden-girl-steals-the-show-1-8097579.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8097577.1472638312!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Isle’s ‘golden girl’ steals the show | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Email verification
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Gainsborough secured their first win of the season as two second half goals capped a good performance from Dominic Roma’s men to beat visiting Altrincham 2-0..
Ashley Worsfold opened the scoring just after the break before Gavin Rothery sealed the win with a late tap-in.
Gainsborough Trinity v Altrincham FC
It was a much better display from the Blues and one that put to bed the three defeats in a row.
The Blues were defensively sound and finally got that rub of the green in front of goal that Trinity boss Roma said ‘would even itself out over the season’.
Trinity made one change to the side which fell to a 2-0defeat to Harrogate on Tuesday night.
In came midfielder Alex Wiles into the centre of midfield in place of Jake Scott , who had to come off though injury in the first half against Town.
Both sides started rather shakily after the defeats in midweek with misplaced passes being the common theme for the opening 20 minutes.
The visitors arguably should have been ahead by then though as Damien Reeves glanced a header wide when unmarked in the area.
The luck in front of goal still had not moved into the positive though for Trinity, especially when Adam Quinn’s thunderbolt of a volley was blocked by Wiles when it was arrowing into the net.
Despite this the Blues’ build-up play was very positive, with Nathan Jarman and Ashley Worsfold linking up very well.
The latter came close with a low shot after Jarman produced a neat flick to open up the Robins defence.
Winger Jordan Thewlis looked lively once more, turning the visitors left back inside out at times.
He produced a comfortable save out of Andrew Dawber after executing a neat Cruyff turn on the byeline.
Trinity could not take advantage of all the positive work they were putting in and were almost caught out by the outrageous when James Lawrie tried to beat Jonathan Hedge from the halfway line, with the result too close for comfort.
The Blues arguably would not have wanted the break after their first half performance but they managed to step it up a gear and were rewarded eight minutes into the second period.
Thewlis controlled a deep cross to set up Wiles who’s shot ended up being the perfect pass for Rothery.
Rothery managed to turn the ball goalwards and it squirmed out of the reach of Dawber and Worsfold prodded home his first in a Trinity shirt.
It was just what Trinity deserved and they ran out the remaining half relatively comfortably thanks to excellent performances by Ioan Evans and Quinn at the heart of the Blues defence.
The Robins did threaten the Gainsborough goal passed the hour mark. Firstly a cross fell at the feet of Heathcote and he could not rearrange them quick enough before poking over.
Four minutes later, Reeves managed to turn Quinn in the box with the finish floating well wide.
The pace of Thewlis kept the Altrincham defenders engaged in the second half with the former Harrogate jinking around a couple of them and setting up Rothery to shoot on target.
The game was won though with six minutes to go when substitute Jacob Hazel pounced on a defensive error, marauded into the box and squared Rothery to seal the three points.
Gainsborough Trinity: Hedge, Picton, Lacey, Thornhill, Quinn, Evans, Thewlis (Bailey-King 79), Wiles, Worsfold, Jarman, Rothery. Subs not used: Beatson, Hazel, Reid, Eastwood.
Altrincham: Dawber, Patterson, Sumner, Cyrus, Heathcote (Richman 63), Goodall, Lawrie, Moult, Bell (Menagh 63), Reeves, Lynch (Hattersley 82). Subs not used: Joyce, Preston.
Attendance: 424.
Referee: Marc Edwards. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/match-gallery-gainsborough-trinity-off-the-mark-with-altrincham-win-1-8080194 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/9f828b2475d49adc149f3a64e4658c41b594b16dd2abcfe6451c8a372b5d5e53.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:19 | null | 2016-08-31T15:23:35 | Two cousins have joined forces to open their own vintage tea rooms in Gainsborough.
Edwina Bower, aged 59, and Anita Cyrnik, 57, both decided they wanted to change their careers. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcousins-embark-on-a-new-business-journey-as-they-open-new-tea-rooms-1-8098355.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8098354.1472653393!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cousins embark on a new business journey as they open new tea rooms | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Two cousins have joined forces to open their own vintage tea rooms in Gainsborough. Edwina Bower, aged 59, and Anita Cyrnik, 57, both decided they wanted to change their careers.
Edwina said: “Considering we have been robbed of our pensions as it’s changed for us to 66, we have decided to spend our last years doing something different.
“From scratch and having no knowledge of hospitality we have embarked on this new venture.”
Edwina and Anita opened the doors to Lazy Daze Vintage Tea Rooms in Ropery Road, Gainsborough, on August 13.
Edwina said: “The reviews have been great and we have had fabulous customer feedback.”
Before taking on this new business Anita had been a barber for 25 years and ran the Trim Inn in Ropery Road, Gainsborough, and Edwina ran her own boutique in Scunthorpe.
Edwina said: “Previous to that I worked in the diet industry for more than 20 years.
“After a holiday earlier this year and a few glasses of wine our idea for Lazy Daze tea room was born and we opened after taking one month to do the refit.
“We both decided on a change of career which was a massive risk for us.
“The challenges are learning new skills at our age and the rewards will be making it a success.”
This new business came as a total surprise to them both, as well as their friends and family.
Edwina said: “This wasn’t anything either of us had ever thought about or dreamed about. We just said let’s try something different.
“It is very hard work. People don’t realise how hard it will be but we’re enjoying it and I’ve met some lovely people.
“That is one of the reasons I wanted to do something new when I moved to the area after living in Scunthorpe.
“Me and my husband were well known in Scunthorpe as I was also a Slimming World consultant and I went from not being able to walk down the street without someone recognising me to not knowing anyone.
“It’s nice to meet new people while you’re at work. You can drink coffee while getting to know everyone.
“It’s a really relaxing atmosphere and we are seeing new people coming in every day.”
Edwina has been married to her husband Matt for 28 years and they have a daughter Grace, aged 27, and a son Jak, aged 22.
Edwina said: “Grace is a professional singer and Jak works as an engineer for Eden Mobility.
“Matt and I relocated to Gainsborough in November 2015 from Scunthorpe for semi-retirement, which seems to have gone on the back burner, for me at least.
“Matt has been a jeweller since the age of 18 and we have run successful fine jewellery shops and also I have had a fashion boutique for the last nine years.”
Anita has been married to her husband Aidrian for 34 years and they have two sons, Mark, aged 30, and Sam, aged 25.
Mark is a building surveyor and Sam works for golf company Ping. Aidrian paints aircrafts full time and spent about 10 years painting the Red Arrows aircraft.
Edwina said: “He has been an asset for the signwriting and paint features. Everyone in our family has been behind us but they are missing us.
“We have gone from working three days a week to six but it is going to get easier and hopefully further down the line we will be able to take more people on to help us.
“Our ambition is for everyone who visits the tea room to have had an enjoyable experience and to want to return.”
Edwina and Anita are looking forward to the future and from this weekend, Saturday, September 3, the tea rooms can be booked for baby showers, hen dos and birthday parties. From October they will be offering children’s birthday parties. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/cousins-embark-on-a-new-business-journey-as-they-open-new-tea-rooms-1-8098355 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/190213760cbe3537b56387ffbe33bdef9711f849335345b7876af88674645fc6.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:49:34 | null | 2016-08-29T09:30:00 | This weekend is your last chance to catch Poppies: Wave at Lincoln Castle. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flast-chance-to-see-iconic-poppies-at-lincoln-castle-1-8082486.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8082484.1471875379!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Last chance to see iconic Poppies at Lincoln Castle | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | This weekend is your last chance to catch Poppies: Wave at Lincoln Castle.
Lincoln was chosen to host Wave, by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, by the arts programme for the First World War centenary, 14-18 NOW.
Over 400,000 people have been to see the iconic sculpture so far, which has been on display since 26 May this year.
Jon Hogan, public engagement manager, said: “Lincoln Castle is the only place you can see Poppies: Wave this year in England.
But with only days left to see the sculpture, I’m urging people to come sooner rather than later if they don’t want miss out.
Wave can be seen at Lincoln Castle until Sunday, September 4.
The castle grounds are open each day from 10am to 5.30pm, with last entry to see Wave at 5.15pm (please note: the main castle attractions close at 5pm).
For further details on Lincoln Castle, visit www.lincolncastle.com | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/last-chance-to-see-iconic-poppies-at-lincoln-castle-1-8082486 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/33cd07754e2add9791c50afc8d7fe80720f986404f380e4a654fd24a53e86e04.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:04 | null | 2016-08-31T07:31:19 | The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today Wednesday, August 31 is for a cloudy day with sunny spells later. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fa-cloudy-day-for-the-east-midlands-with-sunny-spells-later-1-8097048.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.7939067.1472625056!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A cloudy day for the East Midlands with sunny spells later | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today Wednesday, August 31 is for a cloudy day with sunny spells later.
Any early brightness will be short lived, as cloud and outbreaks of light rain spread east around the middle of the day.
However these should ease away through the afternoon, with sunny spells developing.
Maximum Temperature 22 °C.
Tonight the cloud will fade away with clear skies developing for most overnight.
There will be light winds and the risk of a few mist or fog patches by dawn.
Minimum Temperature 10 °C. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/a-cloudy-day-for-the-east-midlands-with-sunny-spells-later-1-8097048 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/3c62eee692c0b42b85326024d9c9ddc3e9e7cb9fb24006608604156a933bac34.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:14 | null | 2016-08-19T17:00:00 | Some hot stuff is coming to Lincoln Performing Arts Centre next week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fcats-are-too-hot-to-handle-1-8078672.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8078671.1471610949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CATS are too hot to handle | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Some hot stuff is coming to Lincoln Performing Arts Centre next week.
The Charity Amateur Theatrical Society (CATS) are presenting their brand new variety show, Too Hot To Handle, at the venue from Thursday, August 25 to Saturday, August 27.
The toe-tapping, thigh-slapping song and dance routines will guarantee you are dancing in the aisles and leaving you wanting more.
And as well as being fun, the shows will also raise money for a local charity.
Performances are at 7.30pm each night and tickets are £10 on August 25 and £12.50 (£10 concessions) all other nights at www.lpac.co.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/cats-are-too-hot-to-handle-1-8078672 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/6526466ce0de9eab34ef91c2390e254a3131720ac033055e96a79a3386b72a51.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:50:01 | null | 2016-08-30T12:09:59 | A man was kicked and punched after being followed from a Gainsborough town centre pub, Lincoln Crown Court was told. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fman-kicked-and-punched-in-attack-outside-gainsborough-pub-1-8095672.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8095670.1472555377!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man kicked and punched in attack outside Gainsborough pub | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A man was kicked and punched after being followed from a Gainsborough town centre pub, Lincoln Crown Court was told.
Victim James Hargreaves was drinking with a friend in the White Hart Hotel when, without any warning, a man jumped on his back and put him in a stranglehold.
Tony Stanford, prosecuting, said that Mr Hargreaves was threatened and was left very frightened by the incident.
Mr Stanford told the court: “James Hargreaves was in Gainsborough town centre. He had been to a karaoke evening.
“Towards the end of the evening he went into the White Hart Hotel.
“He was talking to a friend when out of the blue a male who he didn’t know jumped on his back and put him in a stranglehold.
“The attacker was joined by another male.
“The smaller man said to him ‘Don’t you come back in here again’.
“The male then let go of him. Mr Hargreaves says he was extremely frightened. He thought he was going to be choked unconscious. Fearing for his safety he left the pub.
“He says he was followed into the street. Punches were thrown and he was taken to the ground.
“Kicks to the head and knees were going in. His head was being banged on the floor. His face was bleeding.
“He was shouting at his attackers that he’d had enough. The next thing he recalls is being alone in the street dazed and disorientated. He didn’t know any of the people who had attacked him.”
Mr Hargreaves suffered a cut above his right eye and a cut to his left ear.
He was also left with a very painful jaw.
Mark Page, aged30, his sister Lyndsey Dunsford,32 , and her husband Leonard Dunsford,43, all of Trinity View. Gainsborough, each admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm arising from the incident on March 18.
Recorder Peter Cooke adjourned sentence for a further hearing in December when evidence will be heard to establish the events which led up to the incident. All three were granted bail. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/man-kicked-and-punched-in-attack-outside-gainsborough-pub-1-8095672 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/a703255af5e6a50bbe4d5778ce6db7483913a35bfaadc1e0117c7f1638c9d087.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:57 | null | 2016-08-22T11:30:00 | Irish country star Derek Ryan is live at the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe next month as part of his latest UK tour. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fplowright-date-for-irish-star-derek-ryan-1-8078654.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.7771690.1471610472!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Plowright date for Irish star Derek Ryan | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Irish country star Derek Ryan is live at the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe next month as part of his latest UK tour.
Derek has become a sell-out artist in his homeland and has topped the Ireland’s national charts and the UK iTunes country charts with his albums and singles.
His theatre shows contain much of the music featured on his studio albums including many of his own self-penned songs, God’s Plan, Life Is A River and Hold on to your Hat as well as many country classics.
He is at the Plowright Theatre on September 30 at 7.30pm.
Tickets priced £19 are available now from the box office on 0844 8542776 or online at www.plowrighttheatre.com | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/plowright-date-for-irish-star-derek-ryan-1-8078654 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/60d0b7f71e8d01948cb21f2ac25cafd15eb2c016e74ed78ed62a21232d4102eb.json |
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The Donny-By-The-Sea event runs until Sunday 4 September, bringing funfair rides, beach huts, a sand pit, deck chairs, Punch and Judy, facepainting, a clown and other seaside attractions to St Sepulchre Gate.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery is another great family friendly place to visit during the holidays.
Until 24 September visitors can see an exhibition based on a project to showcase Twentieth Century Gypsy and Traveller Cultural Heritage in Doncaster. It presents oral histories, images and artifacts collected from local Gypsy and Traveller communities.
The “Hidden History” exhibition is run by Doncaster CVS and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
A second, larger exhibition with the working title ‘Suitcase Under The Bed’, building on the idea that most Gypsy and Traveller people have a suitcase of memories, will open on Sunday 16 October at The Point.
Violet Cannon, from Doncaster CVS, is leading the project alongside her colleague, Paula Nicholson.
She said: “The Proud Gypsy Traveller project aims to open up the cultures and put them under the spotlight. And the most refreshing difference with this exhibition is that the spotlight is being directed by the communities themselves. They are the ones who have decided what elements of their lives are part of the cultures and what they want the world to know.”
Rachel Horne, curator of the project said: “Anyone visiting the exhibition is in for a real treat because they will have the rare opportunity to see images, hear voices and listen to stories that have never been shown or told outside Gypsy and Traveller communities.”
Visitors can also see the museum’s ‘Going of Gold’ exhibition which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Doncaster Cup horse race, the oldest continuing regulated horse race in the world.
Through loans from Doncaster Archives and Doncaster Library Service the exhibition takes the visitor back in time to the early years of racing in Doncaster, and tells the story of how the race came into existence.
With assistance from English Heritage (Brodsworth Hall), and the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket the exhibition brings together some of the beautiful trophies that have been awarded to the winning owners over the years, while also celebrating some of the famous horses that have left their mark on the race.
The exhibition, which runs between August 28 and November 6, will include J.F Herring’s iconic image of the finish of the 1827 Gold Cup, which was one of the most celebrated races in the Doncaster Cup’s long history.
Cabinet member for Culture, Councillor Bill Mordue, said: “Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery has lots to offer visitors of all ages including two fantastic new exhibitions looking at different aspects of our town’s history.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:22 | null | 2016-08-26T12:00:53 | Residents of Foxby Court care home in Gainsborough have celebrated the official opening of their refurbished garden, complete with new summerhouse. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcare-home-create-new-garden-with-summerhouse-for-residents-1-8090644.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8090643.1472209234!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Care home create new garden with summerhouse for residents | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Residents of Foxby Court care home in Gainsborough have celebrated the official opening of their refurbished garden, complete with new summerhouse.
The Mayor of Gainsborough, Councillor Ken Woolley, cut the ceremonial ribbon, watched by more than 50 residents, members of their families, friends and OSJCT employees.
Everyone then enjoyed a buffet afternoon tea and live music from singer Emma Kelsey in the warm summer sunshine.
The enclosed garden space has been completely revamped, with new fencing and planting, as well as the summerhouse.
The garden is in an area around the back of the care home which had not been developed and the idea for the garden came from the residents who wanted an area where they could spend time with their families.
Tracy Turfrey, Peripatetic Home Manager, said: “It’s wonderful to see such a positive change to this outside space.
“We are very grateful to the local nurseries who donated plants, and to everyone who has mucked in to help with the planting and other work to make the garden so lovely for the residents.
“Everyone is just thrilled with the new outdoor facilities and it will make a big difference to all who live and work at Foxby Court.
“We’re looking forward to being able to hold lots of events and activities outside when the weather permits, and will be inviting our neighbours and friends in the local community to enjoy these with us.
“It’s been really well supported.”
Foxby Court in Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, is part of the Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) and for more information about the care services available at Foxby Court call 0800 988 8133 or visit www.osjct.co.uk. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/care-home-create-new-garden-with-summerhouse-for-residents-1-8090644 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/f0a4cd36ec59883a5ae719597bdf8277d18b6c072bcde7d9f802901683d932e6.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:08 | null | 2016-08-31T11:26:25 | A man who committed a string of street muggings and day time house burglaries was jailed for a total of six years at Lincoln Crown Court. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fman-jailed-for-targeting-two-women-and-then-mugging-them-in-broad-daylight-1-8097626.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8097625.1472639162!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man jailed for targeting two women and then mugging them in broad daylight | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A man who committed a string of street muggings and day time house burglaries was jailed for a total of six years at Lincoln Crown Court.
Michael Lewis robbed two women in broad daylight after targeting them as he cycled around Gainsborough.
He also carried out five house burglaries in just 17 days before he was finally brought to justice.
Phil Howes, prosecuting, said that Lewis targeted a 31-year-old woman walking along Primrose Street in Gainsborough. He cycled up to her ands then snatched her bag. He ran off as she began screaming taking with him the bag which contained £40, bank cards and a mobile phone.
Five days later he deliberately rode his cycle into a 58-year-old woman as she walked in the town.
The court was told that Lewis then cycled further on and waited in an alleyway before pouncing. He grabbed at his victim’s bag as she tried to hold onto it. Eventually the strap broke and he fled with the bag.
Mr Howes said Lewis also carried out burglaries at houses in Portland Terrace, Caenby Close, Waterworks Street, Wheeldon Street and Elsham Walk in the town.
In a number of the raids he smashed in either the back or the front door to gain entry. He was linked to each of the burglaries because his fingerprints were found at the scene.
Lewis, 26, of Riseholme Road, Gainsborough, admitted two charges of robbery committed on July 25, and 30. He also admitted five house burglaries on dates between July 12, and 29.
He asked for a further two house burglaries, an attempted burglary, four thefts of handbags and as further three thefts to be taken into consideration.
He was given a three years jail sentence for the robberies with a three year consecutive sentence for the burglaries.
Judge Simon Hirst, passing sentence, told him “You have a bad record. There was plainly a degree of planning in these matters. This calls for a substantial prison sentence.”
David Eager, in mitigation, said Lewis made admissions at the police station following his arrest and then entered guilty pleas to the offences at the earliest available opportunity. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/man-jailed-for-targeting-two-women-and-then-mugging-them-in-broad-daylight-1-8097626 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/7e54b9882af5ff6622f0a8eb64a25ecd3fb374f7e48de0da56a8d79b3ab3ad36.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:25 | null | 2016-08-25T17:00:00 | Coronation Street star Wendi Peters heads the cast for the inaugural UK tour of Wonderland at Grimsby Auditorium next year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fcoronation-street-star-wendi-going-to-wonderland-at-the-auditorium-1-8077211.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8077210.1471534844!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coronation Street star Wendi going to Wonderland at the Auditorium | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Coronation Street star Wendi Peters heads the cast for the inaugural UK tour of Wonderland at Grimsby Auditorium next year.
Much loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Corrie, Wendi will play the Queen of Hearts in the show.
As well as ‘Corrie’, Wendi has also appeared on Celebrity Sewing Bee for Children In Need, Celebrity Mastermind, The F Word with Gordon Ramsay and Celebrity Masterchef, and currently plays regular character Cook Jenkins in the BBC’s Hetty Feather.
She will be joined in Wonderland by Dave Willetts as the White Rabbit.
Dave is one of the UK’s foremost musical theatre stars having played numerous leading roles including Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (London and Australia), Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera (London and Manchester), Old Deuteronomy in Cats (London), the title roles in Jesus Christ Superstar (London and Europe), Sweeney Todd (UK Tour) and Sunday in the Park with George (UK Tour), Max Von Mayerling in Sunset Boulevard (London), and Adam Pontipee in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Emile de Becque in South Pacific, Julian Marsh in 42nd Street and Professor Callaghan in Legally Blonde (all UK tours).
Wonderlands is at the Auditorium from February 27 to March 4 at 7.30pm each night, plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
Tickets are £15 to £34 (concessions and discounts available).
For tickets and information, call the box office on 0300 3000035 or visit www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/coronation-street-star-wendi-going-to-wonderland-at-the-auditorium-1-8077211 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/034dc36695dbec6220c344fe864d7d3d56b59385115d152b741cb62cb3eafb9e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:13 | null | 2016-08-25T16:12:24 | A new bar and grill eatery called Adams Bay is set to open in Gainsborough following a five-figure investment from the owners of Papa’s. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fnew-venture-for-owner-of-papa-s-fish-bar-in-gainsborough-1-8089151.json | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/new-venture-for-owner-of-papa-s-fish-bar-in-gainsborough-1-8089151 | en | null | New venture for owner of Papa’s fish bar in Gainsborough | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A new bar and grill eatery called Adams Bay is set to open in Gainsborough following a five-figure investment from the owners of Papa’s.
Papa’s in Bridge Road will be closing for refurbishment between September 5, and 18.
The takeaway service, which is situated at the side of the restaurant, will remain open during the refurbishment.
Adam’s Bay founder, Andrew Papadamou, said: “This is a very exciting time for our family as we want to give a fresh new look and food offering to Gainsborough. We are delighted to have chosen Gainsborough as the home for the first ever Adam’s Bay, which will become the brands flagship restaurant.
“We looked at a variety of locations across the UK for the first Adam’s Bay to be launched but after much discussion we realised that our hearts were firmly in Gainsborough and with the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire people
“In the end it became quite an easy choice to simply close our current restaurant location, refurbish and relaunch the site for the first ever Adam’s Bay. Our plan is to open more across the UK and it’s amazing that this journey is starting in a region we are proud to call home.”
“Our customers and staff have been fantastic at Papa’s and we have enjoyed serving residents of Gainsborough.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/new-venture-for-owner-of-papa-s-fish-bar-in-gainsborough-1-8089151 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/3515c11d8594223935a39778f1fc27f5dda5f0e3db8ae4f452d3dfd136ec06a7.json |
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They top along list of big name local breaking local bands - including The Wired, Fighting Caravans and Faux Pas - who are being showcased at Leeds.
Local talent is joining the the likes of Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy - who played Leeds last night - Foals and Disclosure, who perform tonight, and Red Hot Chili Peppers who will close Leeds Festival this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more about Leeds Festival and tickets availability visit www.leedsfestival.com
The Sherlocks, singer songwriter Kiaran Crook, 20, brother and drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
But this is the biggest showcase weekend for the Bolton Upon Dearne indie quartet who have over 700 gigs to their name and have also just completed their first UK headline tour, selling out venues around the country, with their latest single Last Night getting lots of Radio 1 airplay.
Last year Kiaran, Brandon, Josh and Andy drew a huge number of fans before Sunday lunchtime at Reading, but a coveted evening slot on this year’s popular Festival Republic stage meant the crowds in the south were even bigger.
On a scorching summer evening the temperature in Berkshire was almost as high as the anticipation for the band of brothers’ 30 minute seven song set.
At exactly 5.45pm the lads, playing it cool as always, bounded on stage to kick off with single Last Night followed by favourites Escapade and Heart of Gold.
They continued with epic new song Candle Light, Live for the Moment and finished with Chasing Shadows as two giant beach balls flew back and forth across the arena.
Will You Be There?, which had one of its first plays at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, was another soaring highlight.
The huge Reading turn out for Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks
Almost all the sides to the huge festival tent were drawn back meaning the Sherlocks’ sound carried beyond the tent poles. More and more joined the audience as the gig went on and by the end of the set the place was rammed.
“That was astonishing” frontman Kiaran told us as he came off stage.
“Last year was truly memorable, but this year Reading has taken it to another level. We’re seeing crowd reactions we'd only ever seen in the north before.
“We love it down here and now we're buzzing even more for Leeds.”
* The Sherlocks play The Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival 5:45pm, Saturday August 27 and tour nationwide in September. More at thesherlocksmusic.co.uk. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/leeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/3536d696566fd6a43435153db2365ea8be7315d69da1cf31678ce096546884f8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:50:00 | null | 2016-08-30T16:17:03 | American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flegend-gene-wilder-s-greatest-on-screen-moments-1-8096329.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8095707.1472570203!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LEGEND: Gene Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.
Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the 70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together this compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/legend-gene-wilder-s-greatest-on-screen-moments-1-8096329 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/42cade4e90d05eceab3ec9d606ccba6536782ff88cb29177f0db2a68b5728c99.json |
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A bright start for Trinity in their ‘volt’ change strip saw them take a lead inside the opening five minutes, with Ashley Worsfold rising highest to power home a header off the underside of the bar from a Matt Thornhill corner, before two goals in two minutes, five before the break turned the game on its’ head.
An impressive opening 20 minutes from the Lincolnshire visitors failed to yield a second goal and Trinity were made to pay when Simon Grand turned home from close range after James Poole’s free kick rebounded back off the post.
The second came a minute later when a Michael Nottingham centre was driven in by Mike Phenix.
And in a crazy final six minutes of the opening period, Salford could have undone their hardwork when James Poole went in with a wild challenge on Ashley Worsfold and was lucky to escape with only a yellow card from referee Underwood.
Despite going in at the break behind, Trinity came back out looking to get into the game.
A lot of endeavour was on display from Dominic Roma’s men – and with Darnelle Bailey-King growing into the game and getting the better of O’Halloran the Salford left back, Trinity looked like they would be able to haul themselves back into the game.
Any hope of that looked to disintegrate however, when captain Nathan Jarman was shown a straight red card, for an elbow. Roma responded immediately by shuffling the pack, introducing Jacob Hazel and Jake Scott to the action.
Although Salford saw more of the ball, Trinity continued to threaten on the break and reduce Salford to speculative shots from range that were comfortably dealt with by Jonathan Hedge.
Four minutes from time however, Trinity as they piled forward were undone by a sucker-punch. Caught on a rapid break, led by Craig King stemming from a Gainsborough set piece, Hedge had to be alert to divert Nottingham’s near post effort round for a corner.
From a subsequent corner, Hedge was impeded and as Gainsborough appealed, centre back Preistley was in the right place at the right time to head home and kill the game off.
Not to be deterred though, Roma’s men rallied again and superb wing play by Bailey-King won his side a corner, which substitute James Reid swung in to the far post, Ioan Evans leaping highest to head back across goal, where centre back partner Adam Quinn couldn’t miss, heading in virtually on the goal line, to narrow the deficit on 90 minutes.
Salford City FC: Lynch, Nottingham, O’Halloran, Burton, Grand, Priestley, King, Walker, Phenix, (Warburton 74’) Poole (Allen 70’), Hulme (Johnstone 86)
Subs not used: Worley & Clark
Gainsborough Trinity FC: Hedge, Picton, Lacey, Thornhill, Evans, Quinn, Bailey-King, Wiles (Reid 83’) Worsfold (Hazel 74’) Jarman, Rothery (Scott 74’)
Subs not used: Beatson, Eastwood.
Attendance: 1,325
Referee: David Underwood. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/gainsborough-trinity-narrowly-beaten-at-salford-city-1-8092955 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/d44b72be843b620b6ede75178455f7e8ae6aefe4a67aafefc28448f274b2afae.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:48:37 | null | 2016-08-29T20:06:13 | The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fit-s-the-oldest-swinger-in-town-but-doncaster-s-st-leger-is-still-a-big-deal-1-8094848.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8094847.1472490505!/image/image.jpg | en | null | It’s the oldest swinger in town -- but Doncaster’s St Leger is still a big deal | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger.
Sadly, that isn’t the case in this day and age. Breeding operations place more emphasis and value on speed than the kind of stamina attributes required to win Doncaster’s historic race. A Champion Stakes or the Arc are more likely to be on the agenda of the top 10f and 12f 3yos, rather than a tilt at the 14f Classic. So there is little chance of revisiting the days when Guineas, Derby or Oaks winners in the mould of Oh So Sharp (1985), Reference Point (1987) and User Friendly (1992) landed the spoils.
However, the Ladbrokes St Leger is still a big deal. It is still the jewel in the crown of a four-day festival ranked among the best in the country. One that will attract more than 65,000 enthusiastic racegoers to Town Moor next week and equate to a £25 million shot in the arm for the Doncaster economy.
It might have become fashionable to knock the race in some snooty quarters. But Leger Day is a day out beyond compare for the many doyens of Donny. And let’s face it, the race is still a Classic, for heaven’s sake. The oldest too, dating back to 1776, and one that still forms the last leg of a Triple Crown, as revered as it elusive.
Who can forget the fervent anticipation of four years ago when the crowds flocked to witness Camelot’s bid to become the first horse since Nijinsky way back in 1970 to land the Guineas/Derby/Leger hat-trick? And equally the burst-balloon-type deflation of Aidan O’Brien’s colt failing.
Who can forget either the high drama of just 12 months ago when the winner, Simple Verse, was controversially disqualified on the day, only to win the race back on appeal, leaving O’Brien, trainer of the runner-up-come-winner-come runner-up, Bondi Beach, with more heartache?
Oh yes, the St Leger continues to give, make no mistake about that. So what might the race have in store this time round?
Not surprisingly, it again revolves around O’Brien, the best trainer in the business. Notwithstanding his disappointments of 2012 and 2015, he has saddled four winners since 2001 when Milan strode to probably the most impressive victory I have seen of the great race. And a week on Saturday, he will send out the red-hot favourite, IDAHO, third in the Derby and winner of York’s Great Voltigeur Stakes, one of the main trials for the Doncaster showpiece.
A class act, the son of Galileo is almost sure to win if he stays the 14f trip. But his pedigree, his style of running and the patient way he is generally ridden instil sufficient doubts to suggest you should cast your net in search of better value.
There is still time for supplementary entries to throw a spanner in the works. But at present, Idaho’s chief rival in the market is MUNTAHAA, trained by another successful patron of the race, John Gosden, who has fielded three winners since 2006. Another not exactly bred to relish the Doncaster distance, he has made rapid improvement this term, culminating in a taking pillar-to-post triumph over 13f at Chester two weeks ago. It was only a Listed handicap, but the son of Dansili had to defy a mammoth mark of 108 against older, more seasoned rivals and also the tight turns of a track far from sure to suit such a big, long-striding colt. He’s a player.
Two horses who were behind Idaho at Epsom, RED VERDON and ALGOMETER, might well get closer faced with an extra 2f, and don’t rule out the favourite’s own stablemate, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT, reversing Voltigeur placings. He is guaranteed to stay and will relish the galloping expanse of Town Moor. Similar comments apply to a third O’Brien contender, Royal Ascot winner SWORD FIGHTER, while ORMITO is no mug and VENTURA STORM would have to be considered if the ground turned on the Soft side.
It’s a head-scratcher that makes punters grateful the Leger Festival is not all about the main event. Classy, competitive racing abounds on all four days, while the Leger Legends contest on the opening day, featuring past jockeys, continues to delight the crowds and raise valuable money for racing charities in equal measure. Last year, it was won by Tony McCoy no less. This year, two more ex-champions, Richard Hughes and Joseph O’Brien, Aidan’s son, are in the line-up.
Day two on the Thursday is DFS Ladies’ Day, highlighted, appropriately, by a couple of Group races for fillies, the Park Hill Stakes, where Sir Michael Stoute’s ABINGDON will be primed to continue her progression, and the Sceptre Stakes, which has been earmarked by Charlie Hills for his lightly-raced 3yo, JADAAYIL.
The historic Doncaster Cup for stayers is the star attraction on the Friday when PALLASATOR will be a warm fancy to repeat his 2015 success. Vying for the limelight are three crack 2yo contests, including the Flying Scotsman Stakes won so spectacularly by the mighty Frankel six years ago. The 5f Flying Childers Stakes could throw up a thrilling duel between the unbeaten filly MRS DANVERS and Mark Johnston’s YALTA, while the Mallard Handicap on the same day might be a target for Roger Varian’s MONOTYPE.
The supporting card on Leger Day itself includes the Champagne Stakes, one of the leading juvenile heats of the season, in which RIVET and PEACE ENVOY would be interesting, and the 7f Park Stakes, which might yield as striking a winner as last year with NEMORALIA aiming to follow in the footsteps of Limato.
I’m hoping too that there might be openings over the four days for ANOTHER TOUCH, HAGGLE, EL VIP and CARTMELL CLEAVE. If not, best of luck in finding a few winners of your own.
Spectacular autumn schedule ensures the Flat season no longer fizzles out
Autumn is fast approcahing, but gone are the days when the Flat season fizzled out during September and October. On the contrary, next week’s Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster is followed by a veritable feast of action across the world to wrap up what has been another compelling campaign on the level. Newmarket’s under-rated three-day Cambridgeshire meeting is swiftly followed by a sensational Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe day in France. Back to Newmarket it is for the two day Future Champions extravaganza. On to Ascot next for the Qipco Champions Day finale, and we haven’t even mentioned the global giants of the Breeders’ Cup in the USA and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. I love Jumps racing as much as the average racing Joe, but I couldn’t even have a National Hunt horse on my mind until late October at the earliest.
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[] | 2016-08-30T12:49:54 | null | 2016-08-30T12:46:35 | The family of a youngster lifted to hospital for emergency treatment by the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance crew as a toddler, presented the charity with a thank you cheque for £6542.12 recently. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcommunity%2F-1-8095776.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8095773.1472557574!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gainsborough Standard | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The family of a youngster lifted to hospital for emergency treatment by the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance crew as a toddler, presented the charity with a thank you cheque for £6542.12 recently.
Daniel Clarkson of Everton suffered severe injury when, as a two-year old, he was kicked in the face by a horse and was airlifted to Bassetlaw Hospital.
His dad, Chris, and grandfather Peter, raised the cash by taking part in the Monte Carlo or Bust Banger Rally, a three day race that had to be done in a car bought for £300 or less. Daniel’s accident was 12 years ago and the family have raised over £12,000 since for the charity in total, with more efforts planned. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/community/-1-8095776 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/0a9e31eade84cdf5b559eef62720dbb10564f89677bf8f7e521306c1e9376988.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:48:31 | null | 2016-08-26T14:32:25 | On Wednesday, August 24, 50 metres of cable was stolen from a field off A1133 Collingham Road in Newton on Trent. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthieves-stole-cable-from-a-locked-field-1-8091109.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8090274.1472218328!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Thieves stole cable from a locked field | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-29T16:48:57 | null | 2016-08-29T17:00:00 | Britpop stars Ocean Colour Scene, Shed Seven and Dodgy are to headline a brand new day of music in Lincolnshire this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Focean-colour-scene-shed-seven-and-dodgy-to-star-at-festival-1-8083893.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8083892.1471952067!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ocean Colour Scene, Shed Seven and Dodgy to star at festival | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Britpop stars Ocean Colour Scene, Shed Seven and Dodgy are to headline a brand new day of music in Lincolnshire this weekend.
Summer’s End is a new annual open-air event at Lincolnshire Showground providing one last chance to see out the summer and will provide a family day out for all ages with a variety of food, craft beer and Best of British rock & roll.
The inaugural event will be headlined by Ocean Colour Scene, joined by very special guests Shed Seven and Dodgy.
Ocean Colour Scene, who hail from Birmingham, have a story that is already the stuff of legend – a rip-roaring rock & roll folk odyssey set against a backdrop of 21 years of UK pop culture at its very best.
Over 23 years, they have notched up nine albums, three of which made the top five in the UK and enjoyed a run of nine successive top 20 hit singles commencing with 1996’s The Riverboat Song.
They went on to be one of the major acts of the 90’s Britpop scene with further anthems like The Day We Caught The Train Hundred Mile High Society and albums like Moseley Shoals and Marchin’ Already.
They are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Moseley Shoals album and will be playing the album in full at the Showground.
They supported Oasis at their record breaking Knebworth shows that same year, and two years later set sail on the biggest arena tour of any UK band to date.
From their days as disciples of The Stone Roses to million-selling Britpop stars and long-term touring allies of Paul Weller, they have always stood shoulder to shoulder with the greats of modern British rock.
Fronted by Rick Witter, Shed Seven had five UK top 40 hits in 1996, more than any other act that year.
Already having enjoyed hits with songs like Speakeasy, Where Have You Been Tonight? and Disco Down, the hit the peak of their success with their seventh single, Going For Gold, which entered the UK singles charts at number eight.
The band followed this with a sold-out 13-date tour.
Several years later, in 2007, the band announced a reunion tour with several major venues selling out within weeks.
Dodgy were another band to emerge at the height of the Britpop era with a succession of hits including Good Enough, In A Room and Staying Out For The Summer.
Summer’s End will take place at the Lincolnshire Showground on Saturday, September 3 from 2pm to midnight.
As the Britpop revival sweeps the country, tickets are in high demand.
For tickets, visit www.summers-end.co.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/ocean-colour-scene-shed-seven-and-dodgy-to-star-at-festival-1-8083893 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/f5a62c1d59e9a5085928b0181f237e55ff22cb71325c9cd6293d9dab15e0c0e0.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:51:51 | null | 2016-08-21T10:12:10 | Gainsborough manager Dominic Roma was delighted with the victory over an Altrincham side he thinks will be up at the business end come the latter stages of the season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdom-roma-pleased-with-gainsborough-trinity-victory-1-8080537.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8080536.1471770720!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dom Roma pleased with Gainsborough Trinity victory | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Gainsborough manager Dominic Roma was delighted with the victory over an Altrincham side he thinks will be up at the business end come the latter stages of the season.
Trinity scored twice in the second half with both goals coming from summer signings Ashley Worsfold and Gavin Rothery.
Speaking after the game, Roma said: “Obviously I’m delighted to get the three points. We have come through some tough games in the last three but I’ve kept emphasising to the lads that we need to keep doing what we have been doing. Every one of them is believing in what we are doing.
“Every single player has been brought to the club for a reason, as have the staff, and we have to keep believing. We showed that today.
“I was pleased with the way we defended and how we broke when we went forward. We were up against a good team too, lets not make any bones about it, Altrincham have got a good team and they have a good manager so I’m delighted.”
Alex Wiles enjoying step up in class
Trinity sign Rotherham United youngster on loan
Roma believes the movement of the ball in attacking areas was key to securing the win alongside a belief that their luck would turnaround.
He said: “Quick play around the box would be the key to breaking that back four down. Everything that we are doing in training is done for a reason and geared towards game situations. Personally, I think that we have been quiet unlucky. T
“uesday night for example, we came up against a good team who were more clinical than us but we matched them in all areas.
“I’m always going to believe in what methods we are using, the players I’ve got in and we knew that if we kept moving the ball around their box, quick enough it would open up for us and it did.”
The Blues boss was also understanding that some of the new players brought in with an eye for the future so it would take them a bit longer to settle.
He said: “It’s going to take time, you know I’ve bought in 12 new players to the football club so it’s not going to click overnight.
“A lot of them have been brought here for reasons beyond what is on the pitch now as we are not in position where we can pay a lot of money for players. So we have had to play Ioan, who I thought was tremendous today,and Alex Wiles who was brilliant.
“We have to use what contacts we have got to bring in players like Darnell in. We have to blood these lads to give them enough experience and coaching to make them better players and that’s what I’m trying to do.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/dom-roma-pleased-with-gainsborough-trinity-victory-1-8080537 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/1a5d89f824fd58d096e27eafe6607ade743d6391bc423b97d73fa01eb461fec2.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:11 | null | 2016-08-31T10:43:22 | DRUGS | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flincs-see-who-has-been-before-the-court-1-8097442.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8097441.1472636579!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lincs: See who has been before the court | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | DRUGS
Luke Clark, 25, of Laughton Way, Lincoln. Produced a quantity of cannabis. Discharged conditionally for 12 months, £20 victim surcharge and £50 costs.
ALCOHOL
James Bocock, 29, of Doughty’s Court, Lincoln. Drunk and disorderly behaviour. Discharged conditionally for six months, £20 victim surcharge and £40 costs.
MOTORING
Ryan Lovegrove, 23, of High Street, Gainsborough. Driving without an insurance policy. Fined £120, £20 victim surcharge and licence endorsed with six points.
Barry Crow, 67, of Outer Circle Drive, Lincoln. Speeding. Fined £440, £44 victim surcharge, £85 costs and licence endorsed with five points.
Emma Lane, 36, of Holly Street, Lincoln. Speeding. Fined £40, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs and licence endorsed with three points.
Alastair McGuire, 37, of Edlington Close, Lincoln. Speeding. Fined £138, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs and licence endosed with three points.
OTHER
Sara Dias, 29, of Ripon Street, Lincoln. Failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to be guilty of an offence. Fined £660, £66 victim surcharge, £85 costs and licence endorsed with six points.
Milan Enache, 43, of Archer Street, Lincoln. Failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to be guilty of an offence. Fined £660, £66 victim surcharge, £85 costs and disqualified for 12 months.
Ashley Joiner, 26, of Prial Avenue, Lincoln. Failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to be guilty of an offence. Fined £660, £66 victim surcharge, £85 costs snd licence endorsed with six points. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/lincs-see-who-has-been-before-the-court-1-8097442 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/19a27782c92d02cb7a13bf53f10e5c2004a0cc0bd19c582e9ee8f44f93e2bca4.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:18 | null | 2016-08-31T14:08:08 | North Nottinghamshire College is preparing for the new academic year with a new image as part of a £1 million plus investment carried out over the summer. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fnorth-nottinghamshire-college-begins-term-on-high-note-thanks-to-1m-revamp-1-8098177.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8098176.1472648866!/image/image.jpg | en | null | North Nottinghamshire College begins term on high note thanks to £1m revamp | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | North Nottinghamshire College is preparing for the new academic year with a new image as part of a £1 million plus investment carried out over the summer.
The project, which has been part funded by Sheffield City Region and managed by Moxon Project Management,
includes a new frontage together with other internal refurbishments such as a new reception and draft lobby.
There is also a new student services area for the new cohort of students starting their study at the college this September.
Phil Sayles, deputy principal, said: “We’re delighted with how this project is coming along – the new frontage really showcases the college well as the new term starts and makes a positive contribution to the fabric of the town.”
It is hoped the new draft lobby that has been installed will improve the economy of the building by keeping the heat in, reducing heating costs and ensuring there is no disruption caused by the elements.
The new reception area aoms to make the entrance easier to find upon entering the building.
The College has already gone through some major changes recently as it celebrated the merger with Rotherham College to form the RNN Group earlier in the year.
Mr Sayles added that staff are now looking forward to the start of a new academic year with improved facilities and resources which will give students a better experience in their learning environment.
For more information about the college and the courses on offer please call 01909 504500 or go to www.nnc.ac.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/north-nottinghamshire-college-begins-term-on-high-note-thanks-to-1m-revamp-1-8098177 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/f358a514659ae0340993072e0e72d0559fe250f597201efa6ffac3ea6155c38f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:35 | null | 2016-08-25T14:18:49 | Uncertainty over the decision to leave the EU has not diminished the demand for new homes in Nottinghamshire according to an East Midlands house builder. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fhomes-are-selling-well-despite-eu-concerns-1-8088646.json | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/homes-are-selling-well-despite-eu-concerns-1-8088646 | en | null | Homes are selling well despite EU concerns | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Uncertainty over the decision to leave the EU has not diminished the demand for new homes in Nottinghamshire according to an East Midlands house builder.
Persimmon Homes North Midlands, which builds homes across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, announced in its half-year results that legal completions were up by six per cent compared to the same period in 2015 with 7,238 homes completed between January 1 and June 30 2016.
Director-in-charge Liam Scott said: “Customer interest in our new homes remains high, despite the increased economic uncertainty which the result of the EU Referendum created. In the region, visitor numbers to our developments has increased by around 20 per cent year on year.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/homes-are-selling-well-despite-eu-concerns-1-8088646 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/2b88555766cb04e76562ede846914bacfa4c2ff8076078bb8cd9d2a7838d7846.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:26 | null | 2016-08-25T12:17:09 | It was smiles all around as students collected their GCSE results in Gainsborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fanother-great-year-for-gcse-results-in-gainsborough-1-8088096.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8088095.1472123812!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Another great year for GCSE results in Gainsborough | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | It was smiles all around as students collected their GCSE results in Gainsborough.
Octavia Bettis and Nathan Hobson were two of the most improved students at Gainsborough Academy.
Octavia, aged 16, said: “I think I have done quite well. I am now going to North Lindsey College to study Drama Counselling and Drama Therapy.
“I find it really interesting and it’s my passion.”
Nathan. aged 16, is going to study Engineering at Riseholme College.
He said: “I have always liked cars and I am always taking things apart so I can put them back together again. I have got a B in Engineering.”
Clarice Skinner, 16, said: “I feel great about my results, I didn’t expect them. I am going to Queen Elizabeth’s High School to do A levels in Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. I am hoping to do Medicine at University.”
Headteacher at Gainsborough Academy, David Miller, said: “We are extremely proud of the efforts made by our students and staff and we have some great examples of high performing students and those who have overcome significant adversity to achieve good results.
“We have maintained our position of a high number of students leaving with five pass grades – enabling them to take the next step in their education.
“We also pride ourselves on achieving great destinations for our students through our links with Lincoln College Group and local businesses.
“Students who are not continuing academic studies are generally going into professional technical training programmes or apprenticeships – with great career prospects.
“Our highest achiever was Head Girl Lucy Farrow, who got 3A*s, 4As and 4Bs. Clarice Skinner achieved 1A*, 5As and 4Bs and Luke Grundy, Danielle Dunderdale and Georgia Harmsworth all achieved a mix of As and Bs.
“The student who made the most progress was Octavia Bettis, Nathan Hobson, Ben Skelton and Kayleigh Gardener also made significant improvements during their time with us. Some of our students achieved their target grades despite difficult personal circumstances.
“We wish all of our students well for the future.”
It has been another bumper year at Queen Elizabeth’s High School (QEHS) with 30 per cent gaining seven or more A or A* grades, up from 22 per cent last year. 40 per cent gained five or more A* or A and 25 per cent gained eight or more A* and A grades.
There was 78 per cent of students who gained at least one A or A* grade. 98 per cent of students gained five A* to C including English and Maths and 99 per cent gained five A* to C grades overall, 98 per cent got five A* to C including English and Maths, 40 per cent five A* to A grades and 46 students gained eight or more A*/A grades, which is 26 per cent of the year group, and 22, twice the number from last year, gained 10 A*/A grades and 43 per cent of exams taken were awarded an A or an A*.
The average grade achieved was above a B grade, 78 per cent of students gained at least one A or A* grade and 19 and out of 20 of the school’s Pupil Premium students gained five A* to C including English and Maths.
Headteacher, David Allsop, said: “This year’s results are, yet again, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. Behind every grade is a great deal of hard work and of course a supportive network outside of school including family and friends and I would like to thank everybody involved in doing all that they can to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
“One in four students gaining eight A* or A grades is an incredible achievement and those students now have a wide range of choices for their future lives.
“Indeed the 98 per cent of students who have gained five A* to C including English and Maths have also gained a set of results which opens up a wide choice of post 16 and beyond options.
“QEHS has always been committed to educating the whole child and with the experiences and skills beyond the academic curriculum our students have, coupled with these results, students of QEHS are well placed to become the professional leaders in their chosen fields of work.
“Overall we are pleased with this year’s results and I would like to congratulate all of our students who have worked so hard over the past two years.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/another-great-year-for-gcse-results-in-gainsborough-1-8088096 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/20a898fa6effdd522d572244281d359ca2552c3dc82062c74a60adf26869d76c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:48:52 | null | 2016-08-30T13:46:34 | Frustrated title-chasers Papplewick and Linby were left cursing the weather for the second season running after their big top-of-the-table clash with leaders Farnsfield was sabotaged by rain. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fbassetlaw-league-round-up-rain-robs-papplewick-and-linby-in-title-race-for-second-season-running-1-8095930.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8095929.1472561172!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BASSETLAW LEAGUE ROUND-UP: rain robs Papplewick and Linby in title race for second season running | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Frustrated title-chasers Papplewick and Linby were left cursing the weather for the second season running after their big top-of-the-table clash with leaders Farnsfield was sabotaged by rain.
Last term, they were denied the champions’ crown, and promotion back to the Notts Premier League, on a rain-hit final day. This time round, they had Farnsfield on the rack at Papplewick Hall, bowling them out for 155, before the heavens opened and the match had to be abandoned.
Victory would have given Papplewick a chance of overhauling the top dogs in the final two fixtures of the campaign that are coming up. But as it was, they took only ten points to Farnsfield’s seven from the rain-affected draw, leaving them fully 32 points behind their rivals in The Championship table and needing a miracle.
The bowlers to inflict the damage on the visitors were Simon Roberts, rolling back the years with 4-31, and the ever-reliable Jim Rhodes, who took 3-32. James Smith was the only Farnsfield batsman to offer any defiance, making 34.
The weather had a similar impact in most other matches across all divisions of the league. The only game to survive in the top flight was bottom-of-the-table Worksop’s trip to North Wheatley with Leverton, who eased their relegation fears with a quickfire win.
Wheatley skittled their visitors for just 77, with Jamie Sizer bagging 5-48, and then knocked off the runs for the loss only two wickets. Worksop are already down, and Whitwell are set to join them after a rain-affected draw at third-placed Clipstone Welfare.
The Derbyshire outfit owed a lot to batsman Andrew Shaw, who struck a terrific 112 in his side’s total of 202, especially as Clipstone duo Louis Sprigg (4-50) and Taylor Wright (3-54) bowled well. But the weather intervened before the hosts had a chance to begin their reply.
Elsewhere, struggling Edwinstowe were saved by the rain when looking set for inevitable defeat at home to Glapwell Colliery. They crashed to 96 all out against the bowling of Rasika Wijesinghe (4-13) and Danny Bircumshaw (4-43), and the visitors were cruising on 18-0 when stumps had to be drawn.
Batting was also not without its problems for both Retford and Anston. The former limped to 165 at home to Thoresby Colliery, despite 54 from Amit Kundra, as bowlers Mohammad Yasar (3-22) and Jack Willis (3-53) cut loose, while the latter made 181-8 at home to Notts and Arnold Amateurs. Both games were curtailed by the rain at or around teatime.
Not a single match was completed in Division One, leaving Blidworth Colliery Welfare 29 points clear at the top of the table with three fixtures remaining. Cuckney 2nd sit in second place, with Kiveton Park Colliery one point behind them, having played a game more.
The Second Division is still headed by Gainsborough outfit Lea And Roses, who are 30 points clear of Anston 2nd with three matches to play. Mansfield Hosiery Mills 2nd and Milton are still in the promotion race too. Division Three is topped by Waleswood Sports, who are 28 points clear, but have played a game more than a chasing trio separated by only three points.
CHAMPIONSHIP
At Sturton Road: WORKSOP (0) 77 (Jamie Sizer 5-48) lost to NORTH WHEATLEY WITH LEVERTON (20) 81-2 by eight wickets.
At Forest Corner: EDWINSTOWE (6) 96 (Rasika Wijesinghe 4-13, Danny Bircumshaw 4-43) v GLAPWELL COLLIERY (10) 18-0. Weather-affected draw.
At Cricket Field Lane: RETFORD (8) 165 (Amit Kundra 54, Mohammad Yasar 3-22, Jack Willis 3-53) v THORESBY COLLIERY (10) 7-0. Weather-affected draw.
At Ryton Road: ANSTON (9) 181-8 v NOTTS AND ARNOLD AMATEURS (9). Weather-affected draw.
At Papplewick Hall: FARNSFIELD (7) 155 (James Smith 34, Jim Rhodes 3-32, Simon Roberts 4-31) v PAPPLEWICK AND LINBY (10). Weather-affected draw.
At The Rookery: WHITWELL (10) 202 (Andrew Shaw 112, Louis Sprigg 4-50, Taylor Wright 3-54) v CLIPSTONE WELFARE (10). Weather-affected draw.
DIVISION ONE
At Ordsall: HARTHILL (9) 164-6 v ORDSALL BRIDON 2nd (8). Weather-affected draw.
At Burma Road: GRASSMOOR WORKS (6) 97-2 (Chris Fletcher 44) v BLIDWORTH COLLIERY WELFARE (6). Weather-affected draw.
At The Metcalfe Ground: WELBECK 2ND (10) 210-7 Tiger Dalby 66, Simon Harper 41) v EVERTON (9). Weather-affected draw.
At Langwith Road: KIVETON PARK COLLIERY (10) 190-8 (Aubrey Towler 102) v CUCKNEY 2ND (9). Weather-affected draw.
At Sheffield Road: KILLAMARSH (6) v CLUMBER PARK (6). No play – ground unfit. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/bassetlaw-league-round-up-rain-robs-papplewick-and-linby-in-title-race-for-second-season-running-1-8095930 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/9dc04dda71bcd26561ccb7f0a437119543f95bcb6cecbc0ef4c74f89ac8f3f2c.json |
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Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
AUDIO: Listen to Slaves star Isaac Holman's exclusive chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.
"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
GET LEEDS AND READING FESTIVAL APP: Daily set times for Reading and Leeds Festivals are now live on the R&L App - iTunes and Android.
Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
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Leeds Festival 2016: What we know so far about this year’s line-up | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/audio-i-don-t-know-if-we-can-take-control-of-wild-leeds-festival-crowd-jokes-punk-stars-slaves-1-8086864 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/fb103179ac8298328810f5121d7f396112233d31ec4bd916d8f397421a11ccc2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:17 | null | 2016-08-26T11:30:00 | End the summer with the sound of Oasis, The Stone Roses, U2, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones and more at the Big Fake Festival at Thoresby Park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ftop-tributes-lined-up-for-big-fake-festival-1-8078561.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8078560.1471962484!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Top tributes lined up for Big Fake Festival | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | End the summer with the sound of Oasis, The Stone Roses, U2, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones and more at the Big Fake Festival at Thoresby Park.
Featuring some of the UK’s best tribute bands, the event is now in its third year.
It starts on Friday, September 2 with Queen tribute Flash, The Fillers (The Killers), Antarctic Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys), Coldplace (Coldplay, The Total Stone Roses (Stone Roses), Green Date (Green Day) and Aladdinsane (David Bowie).
The line-up for Saturday, September 3 is led by Prodigy tribute Jilted Generation, along with Oasish (Oasis), Four Fighters (Foo Fighters), Kzabian (Kasabian), Blondied (Blondie), The Really Hot Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Stereotonics (Stereophonics).
On Sunday, September 4, the bill is led by The Stones (Rolling Stones) with Bon Jovi Experience (Bon Jovi), New2 (U2), The Jam’d (The Jam), Musest (Muse) and Kings of Lyon (Kings of Leon).
And as a special offer, if you enter a valid ticket code from a previous Fake Festival, you will get 50 per cent off your ticket for this year.
Camping is available for less than £100 for all three days, go to www.fakefestivals.co.uk for details and tickets.
If you can’t find your ticket from previous years, don’t worry as Fake Festivals will be email everyone who purchased tickets through their website with their ticket codes as a reminder. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/top-tributes-lined-up-for-big-fake-festival-1-8078561 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/810eec61c78b9b83d0b6aad1bad7c5ab453448bdb5034d6e94d8ef8603886826.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T08:48:25 | null | 2016-08-29T08:18:31 | Here are today | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyour-soccer-transfer-speculation-august-29-1-8093896.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8093895.1472455259!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Your soccer transfer speculation: August 29 | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Here are today's top-flight soccer stories from Bank Holiday Monday's newspapers
Manchester United look set to miss out on Monaco defender FABINHO, who is expected to stay in the south of France, reports the Daily Express.
JAMES RODRIGUEZ will cost Chelsea £60million, according to the Daily Mirror, who write that the Premier League club have had a bid rejected by Real Madrid.
The Mirror is also reporting that Everton midfielder JAMES MCCARTHY is close to leaving the club with Crystal Palace a potential destination.
Palace are also closing in on Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to Sky Sports.
Another player that could leave Stamford Bridge is Kurt Zouma, with the Daily Mail reporting that German side Schalke are chasing the 21-year-old. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/your-soccer-transfer-speculation-august-29-1-8093896 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/787a1d2bd13cd551b0517c44d1b99c35111d956da24b0dfcb2b30bc1ae38729b.json |
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Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
360 PHOTO: Take a look around the muddy camp site where hundreds of music fans also pitched their tents at Leeds Festival - CLICK HERE.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired and Liberty Ship, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/exclusive-video-leeds-festival-stars-the-sherlocks-camp-in-mud-with-fans-1-8093618 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/4b61f8c2d220f97dc3875c24664a075c6e33471cb363548ae9e4718a9c7e830b.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T14:50:11 | null | 2016-08-31T15:36:59 | A Mansfield motorcyclist crashed his bike at a roundabout while over the drink drive limit, a court has heard. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fmansfield-biker-crashed-after-getting-grief-off-mum-1-8098398.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8072258.1472654197!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mansfield biker crashed after getting grief off mum | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A Mansfield motorcyclist crashed his bike at a roundabout while over the drink drive limit, a court has heard.
Stuart Richard Harold Smith, 38, of Baums Lane, admitted driving with excess alcohol when he appeared before magistrates in Mansfield on Wednesday.
The court heard he came off the red Kawasaki bike at the roundabout on Newlands Drive, Forest Town, on June 16.
He was taken to hospital where a blood test revealed he had 124 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 milligrammes of blood, where the legal limit is 80 microgrammes.
Mary Dixon, mitigating, said: “Mr Smith is going through a very difficult period. He was running a car wash but the land-owner put up the rent considerably and he had to give it up.
“He is very depressed. On that particular evening his mother rang him and gave him some grief about giving up the car wash.”
No one else was injured in the crash but Smith’s big toe was broken, the court heard.
He has three points on his licence for speeding in March 2013.
He was banned from driving for 14 months, fined £120 and ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/mansfield-biker-crashed-after-getting-grief-off-mum-1-8098398 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/a56a7974fb8035718bceb29b66c7a1c99f1700f8daf3c055c75e96c396953d0d.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:48:26 | null | 2016-08-29T11:22:13 | A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Gainsborough is raring to go after lining up his first fight as a professional. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ffighter-franco-lines-up-his-debut-bout-as-mma-pro-1-8094184.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8094182.1472466113!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fighter Franco lines up his debut bout as MMA pro | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Gainsborough is raring to go after lining up his first fight as a professional.
And as the reputation of Ricardo ‘Rico’ Franco grows, he has also set up weekly boxing classes for youngsters, which have created a lot of interest in the town.
The 23-year-old Franco spent five years on the amateur circuit and contested bouts in various boxing disciplines not only all over this country but also as far afield as Thailand.
Now, though, he has taken the plunge and joined the professional MMA ranks, with his debut fight earmarked for a show at the Doncaster Dome on Saturday, December 3.
“I’m still working at the steelworks in Scunthorpe, but my aim is to go full-time eventually,” said Franco.
“It’s a bit risky quitting your job straight away because you’ve got a mortgage and bills to pay. It’s a big decision. But after a few professional fights on big shows, I am hoping to get more noticed and go for it, full time.”
Franco does not yet know the identity of his opponent for the debut bout, but his coach, renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Danny Mitchell, is talking to the show’s promoter and all should be revealed in the next few weeks.
“It could be anyone, but I’m always training and always ready and will fight anyone,” Franco said. “I know it will be tough, but I am really looking forward to it.
“As part of the build-up, I’m having a training camp in Tenerife for week in November when I will really need to get my head down, cut a bit of weight and prepare for the fight.”
Franco trains out of the AVT gym in Doncaster and is full of praise for the 30-year-old Mitchell, who has won 18 of his fights as a pro and is known as ‘The Cheesecake Assassin’ in UFC, which is the premier MMA promotion in the world.
“Danny has been a massive inspiration to me from day one and I really look up to him,” he said. “He’s been there and done it and can open doors for me because he has a lot of contacts.”
Franco himself hopes to get into the UFC one day. But there’s not a lot of money in MMA, unlike orthodox boxing, so he will be relying heavily on sponsorship as he forges a name for himself in the ring.
Extensive appeals for help, via Facebook and the media, have already resulted in four sponsorship deals and he is hoping to secure more in the coming months.
His backers so far are Gainsborough firms Foster Transport and Stuart Cowan painters and decorators, plus Coleman’s pizzeria and steak house, of Bawtry, and the Doncaster-based XSGuard mouthguards.
Franco is full of praise for their help, and the support of everyone in the Gainsborough and Doncaster areas. That’s one of the reasons why he is anxious to put something back into the community, via his boxing and fitness classes.
“They’re for four-to-13-year-olds at The Studio in Gainsborough every Saturday from 1 pm to 2 pm,” he said. “They’re something different for the kids to enjoy.
“Anyone can come down. The classes are fun, but I want everyone to learn something useful too.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/fighter-franco-lines-up-his-debut-bout-as-mma-pro-1-8094184 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/a28c5a4c4ca62841182c710faa5834ceca2b61ab53d1ae4578b1ef28c5bf621f.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:36 | null | 2016-08-25T12:02:08 | School children across the UK have been busy putting pen to paper to impress renowned children’s author and former Children’s Laureate, Anne Fine OBE, as part of a national story writing competition. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbudding-young-writer-from-doncaster-wins-national-story-writing-competition-1-8088014.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8088013.1472122913!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Budding young writer from Doncaster wins national story writing competition | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | School children across the UK have been busy putting pen to paper to impress renowned children’s author and former Children’s Laureate, Anne Fine OBE, as part of a national story writing competition.
The Sleepy Stories by Silentnight campaign was launched in May to encourage families to keep bedtime reading at the heart of their night time routine, and today eight year old Toby Hopson was crowned the winner, beating off competition from more than 500 entrants across the UK.
Toby Hopson, a pupil at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School in Doncaster, penned a story, titled “Hippo and duck help Marlo Monkey”. It told the tale of Silentnight’s iconic characters hippo and duck and their mission to help a little monkey drift off to sleep.
As part of the prize, Toby will see his book published and has also won £1,000 worth of books for his school, a brand new Silentnight bed and a giant Hippo and Duck soft toy.
Toby said: “I couldn’t believe it when I found out I had won the Sleepy Stories competition. I really enjoyed writing the story and hope that parents enjoy reading it to their sons and daughters as a new bedtime story that they won’t have read before. My mum used to read Anne Fine stories to me when I was younger, so it’s amazing that she read one of my stories and judged it as the winner.”
The competition was launched by Silentnight following its research which found that nearly a third of UK parents only read their children a bedtime story once a week or less. The research showed that 83 per cent of children said they enjoy being read aloud to and 68 per cent described it as a special time with their parents.*
“Hippo and duck help Marlo monkey” is being published by Silentnight and Toby’s story, along with those of the top ten finalists, is available to download as a unique bedtime story from the Silentnight website (www.silentnight.co.uk/sleepy-stories/). The printed book will be presented to Toby by Anne Fine at a presentation at his school on 11th July.
Nick Booth, Marketing Director at Silentnight, said: “We were overwhelmed with the number of entries to the Sleepy Stories competition, more than 500 in total! Anne had a tough job judging the best, as the quality was so high.
“Bedtime stories are an important part of a child’s life, shaping their relationships with literature and strengthening the bond between parent and child. We are happy to see that children across the UK have such colourful imaginations and are as passionate about bedtime stories as we are.”
Anne Fine OBE, leading children’s author and writer behind Jamie and Angus Forever and The Return of the Killer Cat said: “I thoroughly enjoyed judging the Sleepy Stories by Silentnight competition, it always amazes me how imaginative young people are. Toby’s entry stood out as it took the reader on a journey about drifting off to sleep, which is sure to keep parents and children interested but also put you in the mood for a nice relaxing bedtime. Well done Toby.”
For more information visit www.silentnight.co.uk/sleepy-stories
*Statistics from The Book Trust - http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/sep/26/bedtime-story-is-key-to-literacy-says-childrens-writer-cottrell-boyce
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[] | 2016-08-29T16:48:58 | null | 2016-08-29T17:00:00 | The Outlines Festival will return to Sheffield City Centre in March next year with regional and breaking talent featuring heavily on the bill. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fchance-for-new-and-unsigned-talent-to-play-at-the-outlines-festival-1-8090261.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8090260.1472202390!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chance for new and unsigned talent to play at the Outlines Festival | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The Outlines Festival will return to Sheffield City Centre in March next year with regional and breaking talent featuring heavily on the bill.
Emerging artists from across the area are being encouraged to apply to play at the event, with a number of slots available.
The full list of applicants will be processed by a range of music industry experts, and successful artists will be invited to join the event alongside a host of household names, with headliners to be announced shortly.
Kate Hewett, festival programmer, Kate Hewett, said: “New and unsigned artists are crucial to keeping a festival vibrant and exciting.
“Last year, we were able to introduce a whole host of impressive emerging talent to festival-goers, and we’re looking forward to doing the same for our second year.
Applications are open now via the festival’s website at outlinesfestival.com | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/chance-for-new-and-unsigned-talent-to-play-at-the-outlines-festival-1-8090261 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/06ea394bf484d808bf4ac04c6632708c349665e4ef49363a132402c5541bbe19.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:50:01 | null | 2016-08-30T17:03:19 | After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fiphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-and-it-s-soon-1-8096479.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8095704.1472572978!/image/image.jpg | en | null | iPhone 7 launch date confirmed - and it’s soon | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
The tech giant has confirmed plans for a major media event in San Francisco next Wednesday where it is expected to take the wraps off the newest version of its groundbreaking mobile.
A second-generation iWatch is also expected to be revealed at the event.
Rumours around the iPhone 7’s specifications have been flying around for months. It is expected to be slimmer and lighter than the current iPhone 6S and there is a suggestion it could be waterproof.
Leaked photos also suggest it could do away completely with a headphone jack, replacing the traditional tangle of white wires with wireless Bluetooth-connected headphones.
There is also speculation that the larger 7 Plus will come with a dual-camera system.
It is likely to get a full HD 1080p edge-to-edge screen and a larger battery to keep users online for longer and address criticisms about the longevity of the iPhone 6.
Speculation about processing power has ranged from a dual-core processor like the 6S up to an unlikely hex-core but RAM is expected to remain at 2GB. Whatever the hardware, it’s likely to come with iOS 10 and the variety of functionality upgrades that brings with it.
Pricing is expected to follow Apple’s trend of keeping the cost of new handsets stable so the iPhone 7 will cost around £539 but that’s likely to come with 32GB of storage, a jump over its predecessor’s 16GB. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/iphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-and-it-s-soon-1-8096479 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/8a6a0ba6e638a3384554ffc6dda57e7bccd6ea30533391004afa06c75854b063.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:09 | null | 2016-08-30T11:30:00 | The Last Night of the Proms comes to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe this week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fpomp-and-splendour-with-the-proms-at-the-baths-hall-1-8084763.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8084761.1471971371!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pomp and splendour with the Proms at the Baths Hall | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The Last Night of the Proms comes to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe this week.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will present classical extravaganza full of Pomp and Circumstance, celebrating the best of British music, plus many more well-loved masterpieces, popular arias and Proms favourites.
Featuring guest soprano Annie Gill, the programme will include Peer Gynt, Climb Every Mountain, Jerusalem and Rule Britannia.
The event is tomorrow night (Friday) at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £17.50, £23, £26.50 and £33 on 0844 8542776 or www.bathshall.co.uk
Group and school discounts are available. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/pomp-and-splendour-with-the-proms-at-the-baths-hall-1-8084763 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/f0ff5911d86e62fb1992ff203640f96a5aa85929526a53f00de84686627113c3.json |
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"Newsdesk Chad.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:45 | null | 2016-08-24T17:04:12 | An immigration officer was more than twice over the legal limit when she crashed into a telegraph pole near Gainsborough, a court has heard. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fboozy-immigration-officer-crashed-into-telegraph-pole-near-gainsborough-1-8086682.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.7601476.1472054637!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Boozy immigration officer crashed into telegraph pole near Gainsborough | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | An immigration officer was more than twice over the legal limit when she crashed into a telegraph pole near Gainsborough, a court has heard.
Verity Cooper, 23, of Minster Road, Misterton, admitted drink driving at Mansfield Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The court heard her Ford Focus was found by police on Fountain Hill, Walkeringham, at 1.15am on Sunday, August 7.
A breath test revealed she had 94 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, when the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
She told District Judge Jonathan Taaffe: “Stupidity led to this situation. There is no excuse.”
Witnesses saw her car swerving before the crash.
The court heard she is likely to lose her job as a result of the offence.
Cooper was fined £500 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £50 victim surcharge.
She was banned from driving for 28 months. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/boozy-immigration-officer-crashed-into-telegraph-pole-near-gainsborough-1-8086682 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/5be31cb92e256442d15abaca7ccacdb0e9f59a77a572671c296ac16c84159592.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:47 | null | 2016-08-26T12:30:00 | A local history day for all the family to be a part of is taking place at Worksop library this month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fdelve-into-the-past-at-worksop-library-1-8090614.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8090610.1472208782!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Delve into the past at Worksop library | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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"John Lomas",
"John.Lomas Chad.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:11 | null | 2016-08-17T09:51:09 | Todays transfer stories and rumours from the world of football on Wednesday, 17th August 2016 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ffootball-rumours-rooney-must-prove-himself-for-new-deal-hart-to-leave-city-burnley-sign-former-united-target-lescott-for-rangers-1-8073257.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8073256.1471423863!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL RUMOURS: Rooney must prove himself for new deal, Hart to leave City? Burnley sign former United target, Lescott for Rangers? | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Todays transfer stories and rumours from the world of football on Wednesday, 17th August 2016
Wayne Rooney will not be offered a contract extension by Manchester United for at least another 18 months, SunSport understands. The England captain’s current contract runs until the summer of 2019 and he is aiming to end his playing career at Old Trafford. But United chiefs are reluctant on offering him new terms along with a pay-rise and he must prove he is worth an increase on his £300,000-a-week wages. (The Sun).
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England keeper Joe Hart looks set to leave Manchester City this summer, according to Sky sources. Hart was overlooked by boss Pep Guardiola for the 2-1 Premier League win at Sunderland last Saturday, prompting a fresh wave of speculation that his City future hangs in the balance. (Sky Sports).
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Liverpool have rejected an offer worth £30 million from Crystal Palace for striker Christian Benteke. The bid of £23m up front plus £7m in add-ons follows a previous offer of £25m, which was turned down. (BBC Sport).
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Riyad Mahrez has admitted he could leave Leicester if “two or three” of the world’s leading clubs come calling. The 25-year-old winger was voted the 2015/16 PFA Player of the Year after playing a major role in Leicester’s memorable Premier League title-winning campaign. He has since been reportedly linked with a move to Arsenal, but contrary to reports in France, Sky sources understand the Gunners have not made a £30m offer for him. (Sky Sports).
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Aston Villa’s Joleon Lescott is in talks with Rangers over a possible move to the Scottish Premiership. Rangers boss Mark Warburton travelled south to meet the 34-year-old former Everton and Manchester City defender, who signed a two-year deal with Villa last year after leaving West Brom. (BBC Sport)
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Former Manchester United target Steven Defour has completed his £7million switch to Burnley. The Belgium midfielder, capped 46 times, has signed a three-year contract on leaving Anderlecht. He was once courted by Sir Alex Ferguson, with the former United manager even writing Defour a letter of sympathy following a broken metatarsal in 2009. And he is relishing his chance to finally play in the English top flight. (Daily Mail).
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] | 2016-08-31T10:48:59 | null | 2016-08-31T10:14:59 | Anything could happen today with the summer transfer window closing tonight. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ffootball-rumours-united-deadline-day-deal-anger-over-schweinsteiger-luiz-chelsea-return-eagles-and-cherries-chase-england-star-1-8097362.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8097361.1472634877!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL RUMOURS: United deadline day deal? Anger over Schweinsteiger, Luiz Chelsea return? Eagles and Cherries chase England star | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Anything could happen today with the summer transfer window closing tonight.
Premier League clubs have already broken all known spending records for this summer’s transfer window with 12 clubs setting new transfer records for single deals, benefiting from the new £5.1bn television deal.
Arsenal’s £52m double signing of Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi pushed top-flight summer transfer window spending close to the £1bn mark.
It has already surpassed the previous high of £870m set last year.
Here are the rumours floating around on deadline day . . . .
Monaco defender Fabinho could be a ‘left field’ arrival at Manchester United on deadline day, according to the M.E.N.’s Stuart Mathieson. “He’s one I wouldn’t rule out at all,” Stuart said at the M.E.N.’s live football event in Manchester on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old was interesting United a year ago but a move for the right-back failed to materialise. Despite Louis van Gaal’s departure, reports have suggested Fabinho could still move to Manchester.
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Jose Mourinho is furious with Bastian Schweinsteiger over the German’s refusal to leave Manchester United, according to reports. The midfielder has been told he won’t be part of Mourinho’s plans this season. But Schweinsteiger is happy to see out the remaining two years of his contract even if it means not playing. Reports earlier today claimed Sporting Lisbon had made an offer to bring him to Portugal. (Daily Express).
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Chelsea have made a surprise £32million move to bring David Luiz back to Stamford Bridge. The Brazil defender left for Paris Saint-Germain in June 2014 for £50million, a world record fee for a defender, but is ready to return to west London. (Daily Mail).
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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to join Crystal Palace or Bournemouth for the rest of the season so he can play regular first-team football. The 24-year-old met Palace manager Alan Pardew and Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe for talks on Tuesday. He played six times for England over the summer - including three games at Euro 2016 - but was not named in Sam Allardyce’s first squad this week. (BBC Sport).
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Tottenham have made a bid for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, according to Sky sources. The 27-year-old attacking-midfielder has wanted to leave the Magpies all summer after a successful Euro 2016 campaign with France. It is understood the offer is £16m, but Newcastle have reportedly been asking for as much as £30m for the player in recent weeks. (Sky Sports).
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Real Madrid star Isco wants a move to Tottenham, according to reports. It’s suggested north London is the midfielder’s preferred destination if he’s forced to leave the La Liga giants. A reporter at Spanish media outlet El Chiringuito of Mega said: “Isco’s situation at Real Madrid cannot continue. If he left his first choice would be to Tottenham.” (Daily Star).
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Burnley are poised to seal a deal worth in excess of £10million for Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick. The transfer would represent a club record fee for Burnley, topping the £8m cost of bringing Steven Defour to the club. Hendrick, the Republic of Ireland international, impressed for his country at Euro 2016 and Sean Dyche has been in pursuit all summer, originally opening with a £3m offer. (Daily Mail).
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[] | 2016-08-28T18:49:19 | null | 2016-08-28T18:30:00 | Within the last year or so, there has been talk about Gainsborough making a few changes to the town eg new Boyes, new Lidl, new hotel. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Freader-letter-put-money-into-railway-station-1-8087974.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8045241.1472122409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | READER LETTER: Put money into railway station | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Within the last year or so, there has been talk about Gainsborough making a few changes to the town eg new Boyes, new Lidl, new hotel.
But the first thing that our money ought to be spent on is revamping Gainsborough Central railway station and getting trains to use the station on other days of the week as well as on Saturdays.
As it is now, people who come to Gainsborough by train are having to make another two mile journey to the town centre after alighting from their train at Lea Road Station and vice versa.
Why did Central Station cease to be a railway station in the first place?
Dick Appleyard
Lingfield Close, Saxilby | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/reader-letter-put-money-into-railway-station-1-8087974 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/8bf14d055589aa529e97f8e6a0daa15262a9428c495710c1bcc4358b3990853a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:07 | null | 2016-08-24T17:00:00 | American comedy star Rich Hall brings his live show to Lincolnshire at the end of this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Frich-hall-has-live-date-at-the-engine-shed-1-8078921.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8078920.1471615015!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rich Hall has live date at the Engine Shed | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | American comedy star Rich Hall brings his live show to Lincolnshire at the end of this year.
Best known for his regular appearances on QI, Rich Hall’s grouchy, deadpan style has made him the master of the acerbic observation and sharp-witted response.
As well as his comedy, he is also well known to TV audiences in this country for his BBC4 documentaries Rich Hall’s California Stars, Rich Hall’s You Can Go To Hell, I’m Going To Texas and Rich Hall’s Inventing the Indian.
An acclaimed and talented musician as well as comedy writer and performer (he is the man behind the comedy blues performer Otis Lee Crenshaw), Rich Hall is ready to share his latest indignations with the world with the people of Lincolnshire.
He is at the Engine Shed in Lincoln on December 4.
Tickets priced £16 are available now from the box office on 0844 8888766 or www.engineshed.co.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/rich-hall-has-live-date-at-the-engine-shed-1-8078921 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/56c867078aa54afa1e4723991f98cab7adb0520423275c2928e9d2436b12b63b.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:48:51 | null | 2016-08-30T15:28:06 | Lea & Roses CC travelled to third placed Mansfield Hosiery Mills II in a game which would influence the league’s top positions as both chase honours with only a handful of fixtures remaining. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fin-form-lea-roses-close-in-on-promotion-from-bassetlaw-two-1-8096188.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8096182.1472567256!/image/image.jpg | en | null | In-form Lea & Roses close in on promotion from Bassetlaw Two | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Lea & Roses CC travelled to third placed Mansfield Hosiery Mills II in a game which would influence the league’s top positions as both chase honours with only a handful of fixtures remaining.
On a typical late season Bank Holiday Saturday, there was a risk of rain in the air but despite forecast of heavy showers in the area the teams were surprisingly greeted by sun on a wicket which looked likely to offer something.
The Hosiery Mills skipper won the toss and elected to take the field. First to the crease for Lea & Roses was the reunited opening pair of Chris Needham and Tom Lane.
The dangerous pace man Jonathan Salmon took the new ball for Hosiery Mills and unleashed a few quick wayward deliveries before settling in to a good line which challenged both batsmen.
After a slow start, the opening pair looked to nullify Salmon whilst looking to score from the slower bowler Darren Johnson, despite his lack of pace was getting the new ball to move both ways off the seam and causing a threat.
At least the slow start from the Lea & Roses openers allowed their scorer Geoff Hopkins, who had been left to work out how to use the electronic scoreboard without assistance, the chance to tame the beast of a machine.
To the surprise of the umpires after four overs with the scoreboard now operational and displaying a total of five, Lane looked to drive a fast straight ball from Salmon, missed and lost his off stump to the delight of the home support.
This brought the return of Matt Snee to the No 3 slot and despite missing a few games of late was certainly eager to get to the middle again and quickly took guard to face the fired up Salmon.
Snee stood tall and batted solid through the early exchanges with Salmon.
With both Lea & Roses batsmen finding edges at times and Snee effortlessly pulling Johnson through mid-wicket when he left the ball short the score advanced to 29 before Needham changed bats to use Lanes. He pulled a short one and got an inside edge which was easily caught at square leg by Callum Sugg.
At 29-2 the home side looked hungry for more wickets however in their way was James Cooper now batting at four and looking a much more polished batsman of late. Both batsmen rotated the strike and moved the score along with ease and were now looking settled.
After a spell of nine overs Salmon had stopped leaping and now looked like he needed a rest as the sun continued to shine. He was replaced by the Hosiery Mills skipper Ian Wright who looked to stamp his authority on the game by settling into his slow left arm spin routine.
Wright found it hard to get control and with his line straying Snee capitalised and moved the score along with some delightful boundary shots. First a straight six into the pavilion wall and then perfecting his sweep - and reverse sweep - technique much to the surprise of the home faithful, who had to pinch themselves after all it was Bassetlaw Division Two they were watching.
The score had crept up to 67 when Cooper rather unfortunately mistimed his favourite cover drive of the trundler Johnson. The ball looped in the air to Cheetham who accepted the catch without drama in the covers.
Lea & Roses at 67-3 looked for some stability and John Titley arrived at the crease with the game hanging in the balance. After drinks, Wright rediscovered his length and Johnson who had tirelessly bowled uphill since the start was replaced by Daniel Kilvington. There were now two spinners at the middle with over 60 wickets between them this season. Despite the spin twins reputations Snee and Titley moved the score along and Snee was rewarded for his patience with a single to deep square which brought up his 50 to the ringing applause of the Lea and Roses team.
After settling in at the wicket with the score on 90 Titley looked to straight drive a full ball however hit it too well in fact straight back to the welcoming hands of Wright who took a good low catch much to his delight. Lea & Roses at 90-4 looked like they needed inspiration which came from the vice skipper Andy Dewick who was next to the crease.
After taking guard Dewick quickly got into his stride and despatched his first 3 balls for boundaries. The electronic scoreboard was now moving into overdrive until Snee failed to spot an even slower ball than usual from the off spinner Wright, Snee clearly caught in two minds to hit for four or six, sadly he missed and the No 3 was bowled for 64 with the score on 117.
This was a terrific knock and the innings was politely applauded by the home faithful who had braved the Bank Holiday weather. With the score on 117-5 the sun had now departed and the rain clouds started to build on the eastern skyline. Ben Smith limped to the crease and got off to a wonderful start crafting a late cut or edge through third man which was followed by a quick two in the same area.
Sadly next ball he looked to push at a ball outside leg and despite the ball hitting the knee roll and likely to be missing the leg stump by a country mile the umpire rewarded the bowler Wright by raising the dreaded finger, LBW, 123-6.
With ten overs remaining in the innings and the dark rain clouds building Dewick had been joined at the crease by Brad Wilson and now looked to take it to the Hosiery Mills spin twins. After a couple of sighters Dewick took guard and bludgeoned two big sixes off Kilvington into the nearby allotments before hitting an even bigger six off Wright over the longest boundary on the ground.
Wright clearly frustrated as he could see the game slipping away turned to the refreshed Salmon who was keen to get into the action but this was not to be as Dewick used his head to guide the paceman to the boundary.
Firstly a majestic square cut off the back foot and next faced with a not very well disguised slower ball smashing Salmon for six bringing up Dewick’s 50 off 32 balls.
Following a late set back chasing maximum batting points a mix up at the crease left the unfortunate Wilson stranded and run out. This brought Shaun Metcalfe to the crease and shortly after the innings was halted by the arrival of the rain. On came the covers with game delayed on 163-7 with Dewick not out on 55.
With the rain firmly set in for the evening, teas were taken early and despite a brief break in the clouds there was to be no more sun or play and both sides were awarded nine points for their efforts.
It means Lea & Roses with three games to play maintain their 30-point cushion at the top and next week travel to Mansfield knowing one more win will secure promotion. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/in-form-lea-roses-close-in-on-promotion-from-bassetlaw-two-1-8096188 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/dea8665b36960b7c92d45d7e63b38b77b180cf68c6aeb2216c7dd47f6d6e18c9.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:11 | null | 2016-08-31T12:00:00 | A man from Morton has been given a 12 month ban from driving after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol in Whites Wood Lane, Gainsborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fa-year-long-ban-for-drink-driver-1-8097449.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8097448.1472636694!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A year long ban for drink driver | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:32 | null | 2016-08-19T09:34:54 | Here are the stories making today’s headlines... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ffootball-rumours-man-city-to-beat-man-utd-and-arsenal-for-hot-prospect-england-no-1-will-not-leave-for-less-than-30m-sunderland-hold-firm-over-kone-1-8077900.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8077899.1471595685!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Football rumours: Man City to beat Man Utd and Arsenal for hot prospect, England no.1 will not leave for less than £30m, Sunderland hold firm over Kone | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Here are the stories making today’s headlines...
Lamine Kone offered stunning £50k-a-week deal by Sunderland toward off Ronald Koeman CLICK HERE (The Sun)
Joe Hart will not leave on loan as City seek £30m for England No 1 CLICK HERE (The Sun)
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba is no Messi or Ronaldo... just the best midfielder in football, says Jose Mourinho CLICK HERE (Mirror)
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger backs his own transfer judgement as rest of the Premier League splash the cash CLICK HERE (Mirror)
Manchester City consider move for Arsenal and Manchester United target Ryan Sessegnon with club losing patience over Ante Coric negotiations CLICK HERE (Daily Mail) | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/football-rumours-man-city-to-beat-man-utd-and-arsenal-for-hot-prospect-england-no-1-will-not-leave-for-less-than-30m-sunderland-hold-firm-over-kone-1-8077900 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/38c5a3e3d0417b88e91e48c7307c8d3f98c2181e9e2d1af3f17013130aa21efc.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:15 | null | 2016-08-31T15:15:16 | A quick-thinking police officer from Worksop has been hailed a hero after rescuing a toddler from drowning on holiday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fworksop-police-officer-who-saved-drowning-toddler-in-greece-hailed-a-hero-1-8098339.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8098333.1472652894!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Worksop police officer who saved drowning toddler in Greece hailed a hero | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A quick-thinking police officer from Worksop has been hailed a hero after rescuing a toddler from drowning on holiday.
Dan Radford, aged 37, was relaxing in the pool in Kos, Greece, recently when he spotted a small boy “swimming strangely” and swam over to check on him.
He said: “This tiny little lad looked like he was swimming in circles and something just didn’t look right.
“I swam over to him and it was obvious he wasn’t moving.”
Luckily, Dan’s police training kicked in and he “went into autopilot”.
He said: “I pulled him out of the water and onto the pool side. His face was blue and he wasn’t moving.
“I thought to myself ‘I’ll be doing CPR at the side of the pool in a minute’.”
Dan said before attempting CPR, he held the boy upright and gently squeezed his chest.
He said: “The water shot out of his mouth like a hosepipe, it was obvious he had swallowed a lot.
“Then a second later, the lad started crying, which is a good sign. If he had been left a moment longer he would have died.”
During the five minutes since spotting the young boy to saving his life, Dan said the boy’s parents came over to thank him.
Dan said: “His dad was completely frozen. He hugged me, started crying and said ‘I owe you my life – you have saved my son’s life’.
“The young lad, who turned out to be three, had been wearing an inflatable life jacket. But after lunch he had taken it off and jumped back in the pool without realising.
“His parent’s backs had been turned for less than a minute and there were around 40 people about.
“It just goes to show how easy things like this can happen.”
The young boy was taken to hospital and remained in overnight. He is now recovering well.
Dan, who was away with his wife Louise, 37, and his two sons Alex, nine and Lukas, seven, said: “It’s not the perfect way to start the holiday, but the main thing is that the young boy is safe and well.
“People at the resort kept coming up to me and calling me a hero, which gets embarrassing.
“I just did what anybody would have done.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/worksop-police-officer-who-saved-drowning-toddler-in-greece-hailed-a-hero-1-8098339 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/952a1644f4380185f6ba108aff4c5c160a8d49286836a163ec20f26b30e2cad0.json |
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Arsenal have reached an agreement with Sporting over a season-long loan deal for JOEL CAMPBELL, according to the Daily Express.
The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester City are set to carry on their summer spending with a £10million deal for Dinamo Zagreb teenager ANTE CORIC.
Left-back TYLER BLACKETT is not part of Jose Mourinho's plans and will be allowed to join Reading, writes The Sun. The Royals are managed by former United defender Jaap Stam.
JUAN CUADRADO looks to be on his way out of Chelsea again after his agent flew to London to arrange a move back to Juventus, reports the Evening Standard.
The Independent reports that Chelsea could then move for Portuguese goalkeeper EDUARDO, the 33-year-old who is currently with Dinamo Zagreb. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/today-s-soccer-speculation-1-8079838 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/922155d8c4c196063384adc180f493a2137d098baea03b6b0c926fe01653c7c2.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T14:50:14 | null | 2016-08-31T15:26:04 | A women who was dazzled by full-beam headlights when she drove her car into a hedge was over the drink drive limit, a court has heard. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flangold-drink-driver-dazzled-by-full-beam-lights-embedded-car-in-hedge-1-8098358.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8072258.1472654825!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Langold drink driver dazzled by full-beam lights embedded car in hedge | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A women who was dazzled by full-beam headlights when she drove her car into a hedge was over the drink drive limit, a court has heard.
Varaporn Parkinson, 48. of Goldthorpe Avenue, Langold, admitted driving with excess alcohol when she appeared before magistrates in Mansfield on Wednesday.
The court heard her Nissan Note became embedded in the hedge on Eel Pool Road, Everton, on August 13. A breath test revealed she had 49 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Rod Chapman, prosecuting, said: “She admitted drinking four halves of beer. Her loss of control resulted from being dazzled by the lights of a following car.
“She was trying to adjust her mirror when she crashed.”
Mary Dixon, mitigating, said the mother of one had recently lost her job, but refused to claim job seekers’ allowance on principle.
Parkinson was banned for 14 months and fined £120, and ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/langold-drink-driver-dazzled-by-full-beam-lights-embedded-car-in-hedge-1-8098358 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/7c4b1c34ae0e2d880f25d9d0a3eec6d44b3eca053752d0b3531b2d8510d704b7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:00 | null | 2016-08-25T11:30:00 | Folk stars Chris While and Julie Matthews are coming to West Lindsey in October as part of their new UK tour. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flive-date-for-award-winning-folk-pair-chris-and-julie-1-8077444.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8077443.1471614876!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Live date for award-winning folk pair Chris and Julie | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Folk stars Chris While and Julie Matthews are coming to West Lindsey in October as part of their new UK tour.
Folk stars Chris While and Julie Matthews are coming to West Lindsey in October as part of their new UK tour.
The pair, who release their new album, Shoulder To Shoulder, next month, won the best duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and have been nominated 10 times at the awards since 2001 in the best duo, best song and best live act categories.
Their West Lindsey gig will be at Faldingworth Memorial Hall on October 1 as part of the Faldingworth Live event.
For ticket details and information about the whole event, call 01522 535770 or go to www.faldingworthlive.org | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/live-date-for-award-winning-folk-pair-chris-and-julie-1-8077444 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/2be4d98a408030a70c227fcb8a8c036b0efaa0ddf442d82d071b72564de2b5ff.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:16 | null | 2016-08-31T13:54:10 | The Tropical Butterfly House had an extra special visitor this Bank Holiday as the Gorilla Guy dropped by for one day only. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftropical-butterfly-house-had-a-special-visitor-when-gorilla-guy-dropped-by-for-the-day-1-8098133.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8098132.1472648027!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tropical Butterfly House had a special visitor when Gorilla Guy dropped by for the day | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The Tropical Butterfly House had an extra special visitor this Bank Holiday as the Gorilla Guy dropped by for one day only.
Visitors got the chance to meet the Gorilla Guy in the Wilderness Walk-through, which opened last year and contains Wallaby, Mara and Agouti.
They were also able to meet the wildlife centres other primates, the Ring-tailed and Red Ruffed Lemurs and other shows took place throughout the day.
Money raised on the day was for the Jane Goodall Institute which contributes to the preservation of chimpanzees and their habitats. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/tropical-butterfly-house-had-a-special-visitor-when-gorilla-guy-dropped-by-for-the-day-1-8098133 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/c60fa2444783dbb728d603f9a9ad880bcf6ba27ec5013a07363db06a8078bc0d.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:06 | null | 2016-08-25T13:21:49 | There’s a real buzz around a Doncaster social enterprise. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcommunity%2Fthere-s-a-real-buzz-as-bees-get-busy-in-balby-1-8088366.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8088365.1472127694!/image/image.jpg | en | null | There’s a real buzz as bees get busy in Balby | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | There’s a real buzz around a Doncaster social enterprise.
For The Walled Garden at Balby has some new residents – a hive full of bees.
Now the team at The Walled Garden, run by Flourish Enterprises, a non-profit making organisation, is selling its first batch of honey.
Wendy Parkes, Manager at Flourish Enterprises, said: “We’ve got our first honey and it’s delicious. We’ve 30 jars for sale, which is great for our first attempt!
“We’re told it’s potentially award winning and we believe it has health benefits to help conditions such as hayfever, with it being produced locally,” added Wendy.”Why not come along and try some.”
The honey is for sale at £4 for a 340 gram jar and is available from the Walled Garden, which is open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm; Sunday 11am till 4 and from August 13th on Saturdays from 11am – 4pm.
Flourish Enterprises provides work and vocational opportunities to people who need support to get back into education or employment and is supported by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH).
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:55 | null | 2016-08-25T13:09:20 | Older people enjoying the last of the summer wine have been advised to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activities to avoid falling ill on hot days. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fhealth-advice-for-hot-days-1-8088323.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8088321.1472126943!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Health advice for hot days | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Older people enjoying the last of the summer wine have been advised to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activities to avoid falling ill on hot days.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Meals at Home service is issuing advice on how to keep older people feeling healthy in the last few days of summer.
Deliver drivers are handing out the tips when giving their meals to customers to prevent dehydration, which is dangerous for older people and can lead to falls, urinary infections, low blood pressure and pressure sores.
Tips include -
• have regular drinks throughout the day and at meal times
• have a glass of water when taking medication
• eat food with a high water content such as ice lollies, salads and summer fruits
• avoid strenuous activities in the heat, particularly at the hottest times of the day
• close window and blinds or curtains during the day
• wear loose fitting clothing.
Councillor Muriel Weisz, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s adult social care and health committee, said: “Our Meals at Home service is more than a meals delivery service.
“The team works hard to ensure that its older customers are safe and well, which includes raising the alarm if a customer does not answer the door.
“During hot weather we also make sure older customers are made aware of how to stay alert and well as dehydration can lead to serious health problems.”
Around 1,700 residents currently use the Nottinghamshire Meals at Home service.
It offers a wide range of meals to choose from, which can either be delivered to customers’ doorsteps hot or frozen.
The meals on offer are tasty and nutritious, varied and made from scratch locally using fresh ingredients and seasonal vegetables.
Nottinghamshire residents who are interested in the county council’s Meals at Home service should contact County Enterprise Foods on 01623 490015.
Alternatively, people can visit the organisation’s website www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk for further information. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/health-advice-for-hot-days-1-8088323 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/ec4efd3aefa062dfbec93d3e4c1d406e802d9b981ec1763e2c96d2fed89d9462.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:56:40 | null | 2016-08-22T19:17:52 | It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyork-s-ebor-festival-proves-it-is-one-of-the-best-meetings-team-gb-racing-delivers-1-8082839.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8082838.1471888521!/image/image.jpg | en | null | York’s Ebor Festival proves it is one of the best meetings Team GB Racing delivers | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.
Sorry about the footballing metaphors. It seems that not even the Olympics can camouflage the start of a new season. But you know what I mean. Certainly you will if you spent a day or four on the Knavesmire last week, lapping up some of the best entertainment Team GB Racing can deliver.
The trendy riposte to those who object to turning the sport into an artificial singing and dancing circus for the alcohol-fuelled masses is that racing should be fun. Well, if York’s meeting wasn’t fun, packing in as it did top-class, competitive racing, on a majestic racecourse, among sensibly-sized crowds that created a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, then I don’t what is.
It definitely seemed to float the boats of Irish owners Aidan ‘Red’ Shiels and friends, judging by their wild celebrations after HEARTBREAK CITY’S runaway romp in the Ebor itself. Celebrations that even surpassed those the previous day of another owner, Clive Washbourn, who let rip with abandon when his juvenile colt, CONTRAPPOSTO, flew home to snatch second in the big £60,000 Convivial Maiden as a 50/1 shot.
Fun for those whose passion for racing runs as deep as Shiels’s and Washbourn’s equates to revelling in the kind of performances and storylines that emerged from York’s showpiece festival. Here’s my potted day-by-day review, complete with a handful of horses to follow:
DAY ONE (WEDNESDAY)
When the Ebor Festival was washed out by heavy rain in 2008, Juddmonte International Day became the first of four to be abandoned. This time round, the day belonged to POSTPONED, authoritative winner of the near £1 million Group One.
Roger Varian’s 5yo dismissed doubts not only about the wellbeing and form of the yard’s string, but also, and more significantly, the horse’s dubious record over 10f. One of the rare astute uses of a pacemaker, coupled with an eminently sensible ride by the brilliant Andrea Atzeni, put the fears to bed as Postponed made full use of his stamina to stride clear from the 3f pole.
A tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, for which he would surely have gone close last season but for owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s fall-out with previous trainer Luca Cumani, is the logical next step. However, the outcome was also a welcome shot in the arm for the increasingly maligned King George, with the 2015 winner of Ascot’s great race beating into second this year’s winner, HIGHLAND REEL.
The opening day also featured, albeit in a sub-standard Great Voltigeur Stakes, a similarly convincing performance by IDAHO, particularly as he was only just ready after a break and was given a lot to do in rear. As we identified after the Derby, the son of Galileo is a class act, although I wouldn’t be certain that he’ll appreciate the extra 2f of the St Leger, for which he is now a short favourite. His style of running, his turn of speed and his pedigree all point to his optimum trip being 12f or even 10f.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mutakkayef, Oceane, La Casa Tarifa.
DAY TWO (THURSDAY)
A swathe of well-fanced horses obliged during the week. But a notable exception was the 2yo Frankel filly, FAIR EVA, turned over at 4/11 in the 6f Lowther Stakes. Excuses abounded, but not from seasoned trainer Roger Charlton, who kept a cool head and wisely suggested that she was simply beaten by a speedier offspring of the great horse and is more of a miler than a sprinter. In fact, the winner, QUEEN KINDLY, looked special, and the runner-up, ROLY POLY, is improving rapidly too.
Improvement is also the key word belonging to SEVENTH HEAVEN, who powered to victory in the Yorkshire Oaks, swamping two top-notch rivals, FOUND and QUEEN’S TRUST, who were travelling much more sweetly. Aidan O’Brien’s filly has stepped up dramatically for hold-up tactics and galloping tracks.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mustashry, Abingdon, Jadaayil.
DAY THREE (FRIDAY)
As the rain clouds hovered, punters were faced with their worst guessing-game nightmare, particularly for a fiendishly competitive renewal of the Coolmore Nunthorpe. In the end, enough rain soaked one of the fastest 5f tracks in the country to allow MECCA’S ANGEL to treat us to a textbook display of polished sprinting. When sold to the breeding sheds at the end of the season, the 5yo grey will surely fetch a fee of seven figures.
Not for the first or last time during the meeting, the runner-up ran a blinder as well, especially as LIMATO was tackling the minimum trip for the first time.
Half an hour earlier, what a delight it was too to see NEMORALIA back in the winner’s enclosure. If ever there was a Group One heroine in waiting, Jeremy Noseda’s filly is it.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Rivet, Via Serendipity, Another Touch.
DAY FOUR (SATURDAY)
Contrary to public myth, most of Irish handler Tony Martin’s UK plots and raids do NOT succeed. But this one did, with knobs on, as 5lb claimer Adam McNamara was showered with glowing praise for steering home HEARTBREAK CITY in the Ebor.
The 6yo dual-purpose gelding had to share the limelight, however, with Gimcrack winner BLUE POINT, who laughed at criticism of his defeat at Goodwood. Yes, he’d been a beaten odds-on shot on the Downs, but only in a massive step-up in class against the best UK-trained juvenile seen so far this season, MEHMAS.
THREE TO FOLLOW: a real shame that Sandown’s Solario day clashed with York. Hope that, as a result, you didn’t miss the eyecatching runs of Persuasive, South Seas and Cartmell Cleave.
Skelton’s gold medal caps the most colourful of life-stories
All kinds of sports received a boost via Team GB’s record-breaking heroics at the Rio Olympics. And thankfully, racing didn’t miss out, courtesy of Nick Skelton, father of Jumps trainer Dan and jockey Harry, who strode to a glorious gold medal. As a youngster in the mid-1970s and early 1980s, I remember watching Skelton as a rookie rider, under the wing of Ted Edgar, when showjumping was shown on primetime TV by the BBC. His tear-jerking achievement in Brazil, made all the more remarkable by his well-documented broken neck and hip replacement, caps the most colourful of life-stories both on and off horseback. I loved how he deflected credit to his admirable mount, the 13-year-old Big Star. But I will love even more the updated version of his superb autobiography, ‘Only Falls And Horses’.
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[] | 2016-08-28T16:48:32 | null | 2016-08-28T17:00:00 | Calling all dancing queens and super troopers, get ready for a night of Abba in Gainsborough this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fparty-on-for-a-night-of-abba-favourites-1-8082850.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8082849.1471883095!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Party on for a night of Abba favourites | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Calling all dancing queens and super troopers, get ready for a night of Abba in Gainsborough this weekend.
Award winning Abba tribute band Revival are coming to Trinity Arts Centre on Saturday, September 3.
Revival have recently been voted as the UK’s official number one Abba tribute act by the Agent’s Association of Great Britain.
Shooting to fame after winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contenst, Abba were among the biggest stars of the 1970’s disco era with hits like Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All and Dancing Queen.
Revival takes their audience on a musical journey back to those heady pop-tastic disco days when Abba ruled the dance floor.
Their Gainsborough show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £15 on 01427 676655 or http://bit.ly/1coU3TT | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/party-on-for-a-night-of-abba-favourites-1-8082850 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/4b256b5917b7f9f37d5e9d5b4b893debe233b1901f4b993002ee9394b292f808.json |
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Wiles, who starred in the victory over Altrincham, believes the first win of the season will give the side greater confidence going forward.
Speaking after the victory he said: “Very very good game and I think we deserved it. We started on the front foot and finished the first half well. Second half we looked a lot fitter then them and it’s great to get that first win on the board.”
“It’s not been a worry, obviously it is good to get off to a winning start, but we knew eventually we would get off the mark and we could turn it around as we know we are a good side. We play good football and feel that we can beat anyone and hopefully now we can kick on.”
Wiles, who arrived from Buxton in the summer, has relished the chance to move up a division and feels the National League North will bring the best out of his game.
He said: “I’ve really enjoyed it since joining, the players are class as are the staff. There’s not much of a difference between the leagues.
“This league it seems to be that you get the ball down and play it a bit more but you still have to earn the right to play and it’s a lot more physical then when I was at Rotherham’s academy.
“At Buxton it was hard but I feel as if I learned a lot there and I have been able to take a lot of experience away from that and it is going to help me in the future.”
“I want to look to get on the ball and play but you also have to learn in this league that you have to make sure that you win your battle.
“Your playing against the man you are playing against really and if you beat him, chances are you are going to get on the ball and make things happen. Compared to last year it is a bit different as you are encouraged to get on the ball here, which I try to do as much as I can.
“Obviously we make sure we don’t do so in silly areas and make the right decisions, so I have adapted my game slightly but this style of football really suits me.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/alex-wiles-enjoying-the-challenge-at-gainsborough-trinity-1-8080508 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/a1e53c83d5597ebcc4ac4bf7a1044b3ea755f34fcfa38a0b5588c0689efc9b7a.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:50:02 | null | 2016-08-30T11:57:45 | Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire has received a grant for more than £400,000 to help towards their project - “Lincolnshire in World War One: Bastion in the Air”. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Faviation-project-secures-grant-1-8095631.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8095630.1472554645!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Aviation project secures grant | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire has received a grant for more than £400,000 to help towards their project - “Lincolnshire in World War One: Bastion in the Air”.
The project, which will begin in early 2017 and run through to 2020, aims to highlight the importance and significant contribution the county made to the defence of the country and the development of aviation in World War One.
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a grant to Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire, which is part of Lincolnshire County Council and working in partnership with West Lindsey District Council, of £423,500 which will be used to offer the public the opportunity of seeing a depiction of a World War One airfield, including flying replica fighter aircraft from the period, within a hangar on an operational RAF station in 2018.
In addition there will be an exhibition held at the Collection in Lincoln detailing the technical and social advances that such an important hub in military arms production brought to the county.
Councillor Roger Patterson from West Lindsey District Council said: “West Lindsey District Council is very pleased to support this fantastic heritage project.
“The fact that the Heritage Lottery Fund also supports this is a testament to the value of passing on the heritage of aviation in Lincolnshire to local, national and international visitors.
“Aviation is one of the main sectors for our visitor economy and I am sure this project will bring lots of visitors telling them the story of aviation in Lincolnshire.”
There will be travelling exhibitions at community centres and village halls at locations throughout Lincolnshire, detailing specific themes to local areas and what their particular contribution was and where community volunteers will be recruited and given training on supporting this project. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/aviation-project-secures-grant-1-8095631 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/012a8ac09a4ab41b0fc66944151b6312f2e4912a2886e1564d6ee22f871ef2c0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:38 | null | 2016-08-25T10:29:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F7-annoying-things-you-ll-hear-on-gcse-results-day-1-8087611.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8087610.1472117324!/image/image.jpg | en | null | 7 annoying things you’ll hear on GCSE results day | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | 1. A ‘Z-lister’ taking to social media to tell youngsters not to worry if they haven’t got the results they wanted because ‘I failed everything and look how successful I am lol’.
2. Photographers getting teenagers to ‘jump for joy’ with their results outside their school.
3. Head teachers saying that some grades are down because the exams are ‘much harder’ this year.
4. Proud parents telling everyone on their street about young Jimmy’s ‘B’ in general studies despite him failing everything else.
5. Teachers saying “I’ve been up since 4am because I was so excited to see what grades they got.” In reality, they’ve had a sleepless night because they forgot to teach their class a module the whole exam was based on.
6. Moody teens storming off down the road because they wished they had ‘tried harder’.
7. The ‘cool kids’ swaggering around because they’ve got their jeans on in school. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/7-annoying-things-you-ll-hear-on-gcse-results-day-1-8087611 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/4a30ef2876c48c318fcba5238528a9798aac0a0829c556b98af39b521a95e1e1.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:49:52 | null | 2016-08-30T07:30:49 | The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today, Tuesday, August 30 is for a dry, warm and sunny day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fa-dry-warm-and-sunny-day-for-the-east-midlands-1-8095116.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8025524.1472538628!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A dry, warm and sunny day for the East Midlands | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today, Tuesday, August 30 is for a dry, warm and sunny day.
Any early patchy mist or fog, mainly across the south of the region, will soon clear to leave a dry day with long sunny periods.
Generally becoming very warm, except along the Lincolnshire coast where a cooler breeze will develop.
Maximum Temperature 25 °C.
Tonight will be dry with largely clear skies for most of the night, allowing possibly a few mist and fog patches to form.
Minimum Temperature 13 °C. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/a-dry-warm-and-sunny-day-for-the-east-midlands-1-8095116 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/abbe360f0ad9ce52fbaf293a46d046323c318f647944b99d34983e5b7acb2e9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:52 | null | 2016-08-24T11:30:00 | Fresh from a sold-out show earlier this year, comedian Rob Beckett will return to the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe this October with his show Mouth of the South. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Frob-beckett-tickets-nearly-all-gone-1-8078802.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8078801.1471613290!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rob Beckett tickets nearly all gone | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Fresh from a sold-out show earlier this year, comedian Rob Beckett will return to the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe this October with his show Mouth of the South.
And such has been the demand for the show, just 50 tickets are left.
Star of BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, BBC2’s Mock The Week and ITV2’s Celebrity Juice, Rob is back to tackle the big issues in life like Kit Kats and flatbread.
He is at the Plowright on October 12.
Tickets are £15 from the box office on 0844 8542776 or online at www.plowrighttheatre.com | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/rob-beckett-tickets-nearly-all-gone-1-8078802 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/56e52cab1e498392e87d4dc242204a373b6ef17f4ca2371a8a6f9fa65edb0782.json |
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Colin Barton says Bassetlaw District Council has a “vendetta” against him after rejecting his application to keep Nicola’s Fish Bar open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
In order to trade during night-time hours, Mr Barton was told he would need to employ two bouncers and install extra CCTV, as well as obtain permission from Nottinghamshire’s liquor team - despite the fact he does not sell alcohol.
Dozens turned out to Wednesday’s protest, which 56-year-old Mr Barton says he held as a last resort against the “countless excuses being made in order to close the chip shop”.
Angry demonstrators stood outside the council’s buildings on Queen Street, holding aloft banners and calling for more support for the Carlton Road business.
During the protest, Mr Barton said: “The council claim that, if it is open until late, my business will attract violent behaviour. I sell chips - so I find that notion bizarre.
“Why is it takeaways and bars are allowed to open until 3am but I am not? All I want is to make a living.”
Bassetlaw District Council has hit back at the comments, insisting that every business that applies for a late night licence is “treated fairly”.
Earlier this year, the council took Mr Barton to court after he was found to be trading beyond the hours of 11pm illegally- he was later fined £1,000.
Councillor Josie Potts, chairman of the licensing committee at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “In Mr Barton’s case, his application for a premises licence to sell late-night refreshments was refused at a licensing panel hearing following representations from Nottinghamshire Police. Mr Barton did not appeal this panel decision. Therefore, Mr Barton’s premises is not licensed to trade beyond 11pm.”
Mr Barton added that he had launched a petition which has reached 3,000 signatures from residents eager to see the council’s decision reversed so the chippy can remain open.
Resident Terry Haslam said: “When Colin took over the shop, it was empty and covered in graffiti. He has spent nearly £30,000 transforming it into an attractive and established business, which he should be praised for.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/save-our-chippy-chip-shop-owner-s-angry-protest-against-council-s-vendetta-1-8088680 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/29c332ff068898d2cbce113e348ffb59b2f499bcd7970971dd6522c02f40c32a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:17 | null | 2016-08-25T12:12:20 | More than four in ten motorists in the East Midlands get someone else to wash their car, according to a new survey. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftoo-lazy-or-too-busy-almost-half-of-motorists-don-t-wash-their-own-cars-1-8088080.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8031658.1472123523!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Too lazy or too busy? Almost half of motorists don’t wash their own cars | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | More than four in ten motorists in the East Midlands get someone else to wash their car, according to a new survey.
The research carried out by AA Cars, found that 45 per cent of motorists in the region get someone else to clean their vehicle.
The AA-Populus poll, which canvassed 19,619 AA members on how often they clean their cars, and the methods most frequently used, found that almost a quarter (22%) of British car owners polled now use a pop-up hand car wash.
The survey also revealed that fewer professionals across the country (54%) wash their own cars compared to semi-skilled and manual workers (63%).
The results also highlighted a difference between genders, with two thirds of men (61%) claiming to do a DIY bucket and sponge job, or home pressure washer, compared to 49% of women who prefer to pay to have their cars washed.
But the survey also showed that just one in ten respondents give their car a clean on the outside once a week, with 29 per cent admitting they only gave their vehicle a wash once every few months.
Paul Yates, managing director of AA Cars, said: “The British tradition of washing our cars at the weekend does seem to be dying though. Across the UK, 32% of car owners now outsource the job, with around a third of these opting for an automatic car wash.
“Obvious as it may sound, cleaning your car is a prerequisite if you’re looking to sell. Advertising a dirty vehicle is a sure-fire way to give potential buyers the wrong impression – that you’re willing to cut corners.”
% motorists who clean their cars themselves
London
42%
South East
53%
Eastern
54%
East Midlands
55%
West Midlands
57%
North West
57%
Northern Ireland
58%
Yorkshire & Humberside
59%
South West
62%
North East
63%
Wales
65%
Scotland
68% | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/too-lazy-or-too-busy-almost-half-of-motorists-don-t-wash-their-own-cars-1-8088080 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/8987d6570e39f668f37c8a9f6aead84dd5cbb8984f2e73eaea764a5f9b6c458c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:28 | null | 2016-08-26T11:30:00 | Listen very carefully, Acorn Productions are presenting ‘Allo ‘Allo! in Worksop next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fallo-allo-is-coming-to-worksop-1-8074868.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8074867.1471458155!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘Allo ‘Allo! is coming to Worksop | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Listen very carefully, Acorn Productions are presenting ‘Allo ‘Allo! in Worksop next month.
The stage version of David Lloyd and Jeremy Croft’s classic BBC sitcom is at the Acorn Theatre from September 28 to October 1.
And all the famous characters are there – Rene, Edith, Yvette, Herr Flick, Helga, Colonel Von Strom, Fairfax, Adamson, Michelle, Alberto, Gruber, Mimi, Le Clerc, Crabtree, Schmelling and the British airmen.
Performances are at 7.30pm each night, plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
Tickets are £10 and £8 on 01909 501817 or www.acorntheatre.net | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/allo-allo-is-coming-to-worksop-1-8074868 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/980d89fd908c9f8a118590b5a24e98b86fb62b7ee03a969f107e524b3d862e69.json |
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Manchester United are set to step up their bid for Southampton defender Jose Fonte after Raphael Varane declared his intention to fight for his place at Real Madrid. United were made aware earlier in the summer that Varane was considering his future at the Bernabeu after falling behind Sergio Ramos and Pepe last season. There was a hope Varane’s relationship with Jose Mourinho, who managed the Frenchman at the Bernabeu between 2011 and 2013, could convince the 23-year-old to swap the Bernabeu for regular football at Old Trafford. But after clear-the-air talks with coach Zinedine Zidane, Varane has revealed he is now set to stay in the Spanish capital. (Manchester Evening News).
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Former Mansfield Town star Sam Clucas has pledged his future to Hull by signing a new three-year contract with the club. The 25-year-old midfielder joined Hull from Chesterfield last summer and helped the Tigers win promotion back to the Premier League via the Sky Bet Championship play-offs in May.
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Chelsea have made a sensational £60 million bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly – a move that will smash their club-record signing. Boss Antonio Conte is determined to land the centre back and has already seen a £48m bid rejected for the 25-year-old. (The Sun).
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Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League champions. The Algeria international, 25, had been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal this summer. (BBC Sport).
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Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is considering a move away from the club after being dropped for the first two games under Pep Guardiola. Everton and Spanish side Sevilla are interested in taking the England star. With just two weeks left of the transfer window, Hart, 29, is only interested in a loan move in order to examine his options. (BBC Sport).
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West Brom will refuse to sell Jonny Evans to Arsenal. The Gunners have been told that even a bid of £16 million for the former Manchester United defender, 28, will not be enough. (the Sun).
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:30 | null | 2016-08-19T11:30:00 | The music of James Taylor and Carole King is coming to Grimsby Auditorium next month in a brand new show. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fnew-show-loves-the-music-of-james-taylor-and-carole-king-1-8061752.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.7771690.1471610472!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New show loves the music of James Taylor and Carole King | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The music of James Taylor and Carole King is coming to Grimsby Auditorium next month in a brand new show.
You’ve Got A Friend tells the story of a friendship intertwined with the music that shaped a generation.
Featuring classic hits such as I Feel The Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Fire & Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman), Sweet Baby James, and You’ve Got A Friend, the show stars West End performers Emily Jollands as Carole King and Bill Lennon as James Taylor.
It is at the Auditorium on September 3 at 7.30pm and tickets are available now at http://bit.ly/2b8BY4Q | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/new-show-loves-the-music-of-james-taylor-and-carole-king-1-8061752 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/8e2aee19d9d125a912db2421f360b3dab85d9c76e038a3c524d44661cb5849fe.json |
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Jarman volleyed home from a corner as Gainsborough pegged back their visitors who remained unbeaten away from home this campaign.
Blues boss Roma made three changes to the side which lost narrowly at Salford. Illness ruled out the electric Darnelle Bailey-King, with a slight knock ruling out Jake Picton.
Matt Wilson and Jake Scott came in for them whilst Jacob Hazel came in for Gavin Rothery.
It took a while for both sides to get going in this one, with both still likely to be recovering from Saturday’s exerts.
There was little of note in the first half but both sides did manage to register a goal apiece.
Two minutes after Brackley top scorer James Armson drifted a shot wide from range, the visitors took the lead through Steve Diggin.
Diggin took advantage of a goalkeeping mishap from Jonathan Hedge in the Trinity goal, with the number one flapping at a relatively routine cross with the ball falling at the feet of the number ten to turn the ball home.
The Blues looked a little nervous after the goal but got the bearings back relatively quickly, equalising in the 27th minute.
From a Matt Thonhill corner, the Brackley defence could not clear and captain Jarman volleyed home on his left foot via the post.
Brackley maybe should have done better with a break shortly after Gainsborough equalised, instead slowing it down to cut inside and shoot straight at Hedge.
The Blues finished the half strongly and despite this did not really threaten for the remainder.
After the break the visitors slowed the game down and did not look interested in going for the win.
It was Trinity that struggled to create anything and despite having a lively spell following early substitutions the final ball failed to find a man and Brackley were able to clear their lines.
The only notable opportunity of the second period came to Town centre half Alex Gudger who turned a header wide at the far post.
The visitors then started to pen Trinity in their own half thanks to an extra man in the middle of the park. Fortunately no real opportunities came about as a mixture of stoic defending and poor passing resulted in a rather comfortable finish for Gainsborough.
Gainsborough Trinity: Hedge, Scott, Lacey, Wilson, (Davis 54) Quinn, Evans, Wiles, Thornhill, Worsfold, Jarman, Hazel (Rothery 54). Subs (not used): Beatson, Reid, Eastwood.
Brackley Town: L Walker, Myles, Gudger, Byrne, Lowe, Dean, G Walker, Armson (Bowen 83), Ndlovu (Moyo 67), Diggin (Jeacock 74), Walker. Subs (not used): Dias, Graham.
Referee: Mr M Rawcliffe. Assistants: Mr K Salmons, Mr K Saunby.
Attendance: 402. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/nathan-jarman-strike-earns-gainsborough-trinity-a-point-1-8094873 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/d4213a503af6246b4793c70ff44630b20e7bf993466ec066c733d931f1b8f549.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:48:44 | null | 2016-08-29T11:30:00 | Local musicians and guest artists will entertain at a summer-themed concert in All Saints’ Parish Church in Misterton later this month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fsummer-music-coming-to-all-saints-in-misterton-1-8082490.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8082487.1471875386!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Summer music coming to All Saints in Misterton | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Local musicians and guest artists will entertain at a summer-themed concert in All Saints’ Parish Church in Misterton later this month.
The concert will feature The Idle Missedatones, who debuted to great acclaim at a Christmas concert last year and have performed in Hull and Rotherham this year.
The group will perform a range of light classical music, including the world premiere of Fanfare to the Sun by a member of the ensemble, Alan Edgar.
The concert, which features piano, organ, voice, flute, clarinet, violin, saxophone, and guitar, is on Sunday, September 18 at 3pm.
Admission is by ticket only, tickets are £5 (unaccompanied children £2.50, accompanied children free) on 01427 891376.
Members of the church’s promised giving initiatives are free too. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/summer-music-coming-to-all-saints-in-misterton-1-8082490 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/c0ebaec6efe4f3aa40380067d592c8d79ea673192d5898632c3c910a1621adb5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:52 | null | 2016-08-24T17:57:14 | The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four-day spectacular with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St. Leger Stakes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fwin-tickets-to-the-2016-ladbrokes-st-leger-festival-1-8086799.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8086797.1472057819!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WIN tickets to the 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four-day spectacular with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St. Leger Stakes.
Starting on Wednesday, September 7th, Ladies Day will take place on Thursday 8th, Gentlemans Day and the iconic Doncaster Cup on Friday 9th and St Leger Day on Saturday 10th.
Gates open at 11am, so there is plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere before the packed race cards commence and horses tackle the legendary St. Leger turf.
There will also be live music on the Hallam FM Champagne Lawn and delicious food can be enjoyed at the Racecourse’s own restaurant – The Old Weighing Room. Booking is essential.
We have teamed up with the Doncaster Racecourse to offer four pairs of County Enclosure tickets.
There will be a pair of tickets for each day of the St. Leger Festival and winners will be chosen at random and in order. For example, the first winner chosen will receive tickets for the first day on Wednesday the 7th, the second winner chosen for the second day, Ladies Day, and so on.
Simply send us an e-mail to sport.nmsy@jpress.co.uk with the subject title of ‘St Leger competition’ and with your name and contact details in the body text.
The closing date for the competition is 5pm on Friday, September 2.
No cash alternative will be available and the prize is nontransferrable.
Entrants must be aged 18 or over. A dress code applies (see www.doncasterracecourse.co.uk) and winners must present proof of ID in order to claim their prize.
Guests at Doncaster Racecourse are advised to note that the Champagne Lawn is a Challenge 21 area and only guests aged 18 and over are allowed onto the Champagne lawns. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/win-tickets-to-the-2016-ladbrokes-st-leger-festival-1-8086799 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/ed9d426cbc49e66ba7234f03882593e48ff0725dc57ddd4352b93328c83dd0e0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:24 | null | 2016-08-17T17:00:00 | Jools Holland, Billy Ocean, Lulu and Paul Carrack are among the big stars on the bill for this weekend’s Flashback Festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fflashback-festival-is-ready-to-rock-1-8073801.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8073799.1471435239!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Flashback Festival is ready to rock | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Jools Holland, Billy Ocean, Lulu and Paul Carrack are among the big stars on the bill for this weekend’s Flashback Festival.
And this year, the festival is moving to a new home.
Following seven previous years of continued success at Clumber Park, Flashback is moving to beautiful new grounds just down the road at Thoresby Estate.
The weekend will kick off on Friday, August 19 with a night of the 1970s with live performances from Earth Wind & Fire, Bay City Rollers, Imagination, Clem Curtis & the Foundations and topping the bill, the one and only Lulu.
On Saturday, August 20, the 1980s is the decade of the day, headlined by the legendary Billy Ocean.
Completing the line-up will be, Bananarama, Roland Gift from the Fine Young Cannibals, Living In A Box, Nick Heyward, Hue and Cry and Doctor and the Medics, plus the special afternoon guest Paul Carrack.
The weekend’s finale on Sunday, August 21 will be headlined by none other than Jools Holland.
Joining him on the bill will be special guest Chris Difford of Squeeze, along with Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Beth Rowley.
For the second year running, festival organisers have decided to expand the facilities to include a silent disco which will take place after the event.
Silent discos have taken the festival scene by storm over the past couple of years and can even be found at the UK’s biggest festival - Glastonbury.
The silent disco will run from 11pm through until 2am in the morning.
Tickets for the silent disco are bookable now.
Camping and glamping are both once again available at Flashback but organisers are advising you to book early as each year this facility is a complete sell-out.
Getting to the party is taken care of too with a shuttle service ticket (which must be pre-booked) to and from Worksop town centre.
Tickets for all aspects of the festival are on sale now and all information can be found at the website at www.theflashbackfestival.com or by calling the booking line on 0845 0756101. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/flashback-festival-is-ready-to-rock-1-8073801 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/dbef4894200e1cc521e1edbab3f048597f6ea3f33c6bc24b8f4af691f4a1f57e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:12 | null | 2016-08-23T17:18:17 | Three Gainsborough Striders finished in the top 15 when making the short trip over the River Trent to tackle the Owston Ferry 10k. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fgainsborough-striders-make-their-mark-in-popular-owston-ferry-race-1-8084706.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8084705.1471969082!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gainsborough Striders make their mark in popular Owston Ferry race | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Three Gainsborough Striders finished in the top 15 when making the short trip over the River Trent to tackle the Owston Ferry 10k.
Because it covers one of the flattest routes in the country, the Owston Ferry event is a popular race with many runners, so the decision to stage it this year, after initially calling it off, was warmly welcomed.
Ten Striders took part and none disappointed, even though strong winds made conditions difficult on an exposed course. Leading the way was Jordan Skelly, who finished fourth in a time of 35.59 minutes, while Will Landsall’s 38.39 earned him 13th position, 16 seconds and one place ahead of James Croft.
Hogging the limelight with them, though, was club newcomer Kayleigh Hall, whose time of 69.31 was a massive three-minute improvement on her previous personal best.
Just five seconds away from breaking the 50-minute barrier was Dale Swinton, while Angela and Shaun Boyle followed him home just 46 seconds later and Dan Gleave finished inside the hour too.
Another husband-and-wife team, Matt and Stacy Lyner, ran the course together and were rewarded with a time of just over 62 minutes, which was a season’s best for Stacy.
Meanwhile, one of Striders’ oldest runners, Norman Hindley, enhanced his reputation as also the most prolific when tackling the Beckingham Bash, a five-mile road race. It was his tenth race of the year, and such experience served him well as he overcame gales to record a personal-best (PB) time of 41.37 minutes.
In contrast, the weather was much kinder for those attending Parkrun events last Saturday morning, and probably contributed to a haul of six best times.
Youngster Chezney Kelsey showed the most improvement, posting 26.39 at Clumber Park, which was no fewer than 11 minutes quicker than his previous run there almost a year ago.
PBs were also clocked at Gainsborough by Daniel Edwards (22.03), to mark his return after a year’s absence, Lee Creed (23.27), for the second week running, Joanne Proctor (24.51), who was also the first lady finisher, and the veteran duo David Allen (38.10) and wife Maureen, whose 37.04 means she is now third in the overall V65 category.
The latest UK national rankings for female runners have been released, and show that Strider Lucy Allan has risen to 74th in the U11 girls’ category.
The club’s junior training sessions have now finished for the summer, but will re-start on September 6. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/gainsborough-striders-make-their-mark-in-popular-owston-ferry-race-1-8084706 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/6f5e1884d77fcf1c69e426d8cc015dd508159c5a95f665759cb0954df1bb76d9.json |
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The beach came to town as part of the Worksop-by-the-Sea event, held by the town’s Business Forum.
The seaside comes to Worksop, pictured are Ralph Rose, six with Pippa Rose, five
There were a host of activities to enjoy such as face-painting, food and craft stalls and live music.
Residents could also relax on giant deckchairs while listening to the sounds of the ocean and enjoying an refreshing ice-cream.
The seaside comes to Worksop | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/worksop-town-centre-transformed-into-bustling-beach-1-8097546 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/eb7b1dfa5fde732a60e8dd55426e59fd0f1059da9ef7c192e334e27bd0765b0f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:22 | null | 2016-08-25T10:30:00 | A royal visit is being celebrated in Scotter next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fscotter-celebrating-800-years-since-king-john-came-to-visit-1-8082386.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8082385.1471873215!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Scotter celebrating 800 years since King John came to visit | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A royal visit is being celebrated in Scotter next month.
King John visited Scotter in 1216 and 800 years later, to mark the occasion, the art and textile groups in Scotter Village have combined forces to create an embroidered, wall panel.
The panel will be unveiled at a special medieval musical evening to be held at the Sun & Anchor in Scotter, being led by a costumed medieval band - de Mowbray’s Musicke.
They play medieval music on a wide range of period instruments and will keep to King John’s era for this special event.
Based mainly in north Lincolnshire they are in demand all over the UK, performing at English heritage sites and other historic places.
Dances, songs and stories are all anticipated.
The Sun and Anchor (probably one of the oldest Inns in Britain).has been chosen to host this event because of the local stories about its heritage.
Legend has it that the officers accompanying the King, stayed at the local village inn.
When they left the landlord is said to have asked one officer if his coat of arms could be used to name the pub, which is why the Sun & Anchor has its almost unique name.
Much historical research has been done and one likely family name has been found – Fucaud de Launay.
Their family heraldic shield is quite plain with just a sun, anchor and silver band and there were French troops fighting for the King.
So a Fucaud de Laurnay family member could well fit the bill.
However, researchers have been unable to trace the family back before the 1500s and no trace can be found of an officer of that name in King John’s records.
Someone is now needed to take on the challenge of further research.
The musical evening is on Thursday, September 22 at 7.30pm.
Entry is by ticket only and tickets are £5 from the Sun & Anchor.
Medieval-style dress is optional and refreshments will be available on the night.
As well as the musical evening at the Sun & Anchor, King John’s visit will also be celebrated at the annual Scotter arts and crafts festival, which this year has been moved from its usual April slot to September to coincide with the anniversary dates.
Taking place over the weekend September 24 and 25, the theme of the festival this year is Scotter Past and Present.
The embroidered wall panel will be on display together with the outcomes of all the historical research which has been undertaken.
There will be paintings and textile works within the theme and a supporting exhibition of old photographs of the village.
Members of the art and textile groups will also be showing a selection of works completed over the past year, some of which will be for sale.
Other participatory attractions will also be a feature of the weekend,
The event is at Scotter Methodist Hall from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 24 and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, September 25.
Entry is free on both days. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/scotter-celebrating-800-years-since-king-john-came-to-visit-1-8082386 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/c79e91e453af1746f20e926f658286eadf225e38415e15efadeb1d3b5b8aa552.json |
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Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired, Liberty Ship, Bang Bang Romeo, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival
Reading and Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn
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] | 2016-08-29T08:48:27 | null | 2016-08-29T09:36:41 | Former England striker Alan Shearer is urging Wayne Rooney to retire from international duty to help his Manchester United career, reports The Sun. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frumours-is-james-rodriquez-leaving-real-madrid-for-chelsea-1-8093972.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8093971.1472459780!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RUMOURS: Is James Rodriquez leaving Real Madrid for Chelsea? | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Former England striker Alan Shearer is urging Wayne Rooney to retire from international duty to help his Manchester United career, reports The Sun.
Rooney was named in Sam Allardyce’s first England squad yesterday as a midfielder.
West Ham winger Michail Antonio, 26, is also celebrating after earning his first England call-up, It vindicated his decision to turn down repeated offers to play for Jamaica.
Chelsea have had a bid for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25, rejected but - Madrid president Florentino Perez would be open to a £60m deal, reports the Daily Mirror.
It could open up a rift with manager Zinedine Zidane, who has said the Colombia international will stay at the Bernabeu. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are considering a £1m bid for Sheffield United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 19. (Daily Mail)
The club also hope to bring in two defenders, with Southampton’s Jose Fonte, 32, and Monaco’s Brazil international Fabinho, 22, the leading candidates. (Daily Record)
But United manager Jose Mourinho could still miss out on Fabinho, who is more likely to remain with Monaco than move to Manchester. (Daily Express) | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/rumours-is-james-rodriquez-leaving-real-madrid-for-chelsea-1-8093972 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/f542e4a231d5513cd81920a4d295c95489716ba9238c2401ceb5c13882d499cd.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:11:52 | null | 2016-08-25T11:07:20 | A mum has lost nearly six stones and is now using her weight loss success to inspire the community to lead a healthier lifestyle by becoming a Weight Watchers Leader | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fmum-who-couldn-t-fit-down-a-slide-loses-weight-and-gains-new-career-1-8087740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8087737.1472205624!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mum who couldn’t fit down a slide loses weight and gains new career | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | A mum has lost nearly six stones and is now using her weight loss success to inspire the community to lead a healthier lifestyle by becoming a Weight Watchers Leader
Caron Hare, 28, first decided to lose weight when she struggled to play with her children and relied on her asthma pump every day.
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“I had always struggled with my weight and then when I had my children I found it hard to lose the baby weight, I was so busy with the kids and their lives, the rest of the family and work, that I never seemed to have time to look after myself as well, my asthma took a turn for the worse and after a hospital visit I found myself relying on my pump several times a days,” she said.
“Over the years, my weight kept creeping up and I tried a number of times to lose it, without much success. But it was a trip to the local park that was the turning point for me. I spent most of the time watching the kids have fun, I was too uncomfortable and felt that if I did try to take part, everyone would be looking at me and making comments. It was horrible hearing my daughter ask me to go down the slide with her knowing I properly wouldn’t fit.”
With that moment as her motivation, Caron walked into her local Weight Watchers meeting.
“I was really nervous at first, not sure what to expect, but I needn’t have worried. The leader was so welcoming and the other members were really supportive too, we were all in it together. Over the weeks, following the Weight Watchers plan taught me how making small changes can make a big difference – I learnt how to control my portions and make smarter food choices, it also helped me to kick my bad habits such as snacking on junk food when bored. It was so flexible too, I could fit it around my life and the weight kept coming off. I gained more energy, and I loved being able to buy new clothes in smaller sizes! I was a size 20 and now I am a 10. More importantly, it has helped me to change my relationship with food, and I know I will never go back to my old ways.”
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Now Caron is able to join in with the kids on family activities, has just ran her first 5k race for life and hasn’t taken her asthma pump in months.
Caron was so thrilled with her weight loss success and new healthy lifestyle that she wanted to inspire others Caron trained to become a Weight Watchers Leader and has now taken over the Hatfield Woodhouse meeting.
“Honestly, if I can do it, anyone can. I know what it feels like to be unhappy with your health and shape, and I know all the reasons you feel like you can’t do anything about it – but I’ve found a way to turn that around, and so will you.”
To find out more about the new Weight Watchers meeting at Methodist Church, Main street, Hatfield Woodhouse on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and St Peter’s Church in Askern at 6pm, call or message Caron Hare on 07477003434 or visit www.weightwatchers.co.uk.
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] | 2016-08-26T12:55:18 | null | 2016-08-21T09:36:41 | Gainsborough have announced the signing of Darnell Bailey-King from Rotherham United on a month’s loan. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fgainsborough-trinity-sign-1-8080513.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8080512.1471768590!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gainsborough Trinity sign | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Gainsborough have announced the signing of Darnell Bailey-King from Rotherham United on a month’s loan.
Bailey-King was top scorer for the Millers youth side last season and made his debut off the bench in the victory over Altrincham, where he immediately stood out for his electric pace.
The Millers youngster was happy with his first appearance for the Blues. He said: “It went really well to be fair and I just wanted to get on and make a good first impression.
“I got a phone call from someone at Rotherham saying that Gainsborough wanted me on loan and I thought to myself that would be a good move for football and to help my development.”
Bailey-King made professional debut for his parent club at the end of last season under a former Gainsborough manager and is coached by another former Blue.
He said: “Neil Warnock gave me my debut last season and I worked closely with Ciaran Toner who used to play here. I did to some research before I got here and it looked like a good set up to be honest.
“I saw pictures of the pitch and I couldn’t believe it, I was expecting it to not be very good and it’s a great surface to play on. I hope to show I’m a hard worker, which should be a given for a football player, and that I am a threat to defenders.
“If everything goes well then I will be looking to extend the deal for longer.”
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Alex Wiles enjoying step up in class at Gainsborough Trinity | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/gainsborough-trinity-sign-1-8080513 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/68eb5a97ecc580e52407ab2fe2d958f011a22b632145215ab45f1e73f24c3520.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:49:57 | null | 2016-08-30T16:17:21 | Gainsborough born actress, Julia Deakin, will officially open the new and enhanced Gainsborough Heritage Centre on Saturday, September 3. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgainsborough-born-actress-who-starred-in-hot-fuzz-and-shaun-of-the-dead-to-open-heritage-centre-1-8096333.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8096332.1472570222!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gainsborough born actress who starred in Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead to open Heritage Centre | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Gainsborough born actress, Julia Deakin, will officially open the new and enhanced Gainsborough Heritage Centre on Saturday, September 3.
Exhibitions Officer, James Titley, said: “After a considerable amount of planning, work, and investment, we invite visitors old and new to come along and enjoy what we have to offer at our Grand Reopening weekend.
“For the first time in a decade, since we moved out of Marshall’s, we will be back with a fully operational and open Heritage Centre.
“The Heritage Centre will reopen on Saturday, September 3, with the official opening ceremony beginning at 10.30am.
“We are also delighted to announce that Julia Deakin, a television and film actress, starring in Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Coronation Street will be opening the Heritage Centre.
“The weekend will be a living history weekend, where our costumed volunteers will bring the displays to life and take you back in time to Gainsborough’s halcyon days.”
Julia was born in Gainsborough in 1952.
Julia said: “My mum performed with the Gainsborough Operatic Society and I first went to the Kings Theatre oi Trinity Street aged two and this developed my interest in musicals and I performed in a musical called Annie Get your Gun aged nine.
“I am delighted to be invited to open the Gainsborough Heritage Centre.”
Chairman Andrew Birkitt said: “I am really excited about Gainsborough born, actress Julia Deakin officially opening what will effectively be a new look Heritage Centre.
“For the first time since moving to the new building we will be able to offer areas on all three floors of the Old Post Office to the general public.
“There will be loads of new exhibits to see, that we hope will give visitors a real flavour of the towns past.
“Of course this has been brought about by massive investment from WREN and ourselves of approximately £45,000, with £22,250 from WREN and the rest raised by our volunteers and numerous supporters to whom we will always be grateful for making this happen.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/gainsborough-born-actress-who-starred-in-hot-fuzz-and-shaun-of-the-dead-to-open-heritage-centre-1-8096333 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/04cc10c43a8553a1c6b6392084bcf303b4105d1a11e15b8697190a72e81358d0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:41 | null | 2016-08-23T17:00:00 | The highly acclaimed Russian State Balet & Opera House returns to Lincolnshire next month with one of the most popular operas of them all – Carmen. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ffeel-the-passion-with-carmen-at-the-baths-hall-1-8076405.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8076402.1471522585!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Feel the passion with Carmen at the Baths Hall | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The highly acclaimed Russian State Balet & Opera House returns to Lincolnshire next month with one of the most popular operas of them all – Carmen.
With it’s heady mix of love, treachery, fierce passion and betrayal, all held together by some of composer Georges Bizet’s most memorable melodies, Carmen has been loved around the world favour all over the world almost since its first performance in 1875.
And Lincolnshire audiences can feel it for themselves when it comes to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe on September 15.
Set in 19th Century Seville, Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by Carmen, a free-spirited femme fatale.
José abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties, yet loses Carmen’s love to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.
The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for its brilliance of melody, harmony, atmosphere and orchestration, and for the skill with which Bizet represented, musically, the emotions and suffering of his characters.
The Toreador Song, in particular, is among the best known of all operatic arias while the rich and colourful vigour of the gypsies’ scenes have also become synonymous with what makes Carmen so popular.
The performance starts at 7.30pm, tickets are £29.50 on 0844 8542776 or www.bathshall.co.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/feel-the-passion-with-carmen-at-the-baths-hall-1-8076405 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/0789ecb2701fed8f30417945446d229cec7addb9458dfcb31bdd4902baaefe0d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:50 | null | 2016-08-23T16:31:25 | The agony is over for relieved Marshall A. After having to watch either Scotter or Melrose win the Gainsborough Bowls League title for each of the last 12 years, they have finally been crowned champions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fmarshall-marvels-end-12-year-wait-for-league-title-1-8084574.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8084573.1471966271!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Marshall marvels end 12-year wait for league title | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | The agony is over for relieved Marshall A. After having to watch either Scotter or Melrose win the Gainsborough Bowls League title for each of the last 12 years, they have finally been crowned champions.
Marshall comfortably won their last match at Misterton, 8-2 (91 shots to 61), to take the honours by six points from runners-up Melrose, who also won their final fixture 8-2 (87 shots to 53) against Marton GB.
Although both teams finish with records of 16 wins from 18 games, Marshall have been much more consistent over the course of the season, losing only to Scotter and by just one shot at Beckingham, while also defeating their main rivals twice.
Scotter were never really in contention and finished a sub-standard campaign with a 6-4 (61 shots to 57) defeat at Owston Ferry, despite a 32-8 win on one of the three rinks for Frank Parkin, Viv Allison and Dave Copley.
At the other end of the table, Rose wrapped up a poor season with a 10-0 (101 shots to 49) defeat at home to Beckingham. But Marshall Sports finish bottom after a narrow 7-3 (55 shots to 54) reverse against North Wheatley.
Meanwhile the semi-finals of the Kelsey Cup yielded two fabulous matches as Scotter overcame plucky Misterton’s magnificent efforts by just one shot and Beckingham tied with Marton before going through on the extra end. In contrast, the Garner Shield produced two one-sided ties as Owston Ferry hammered Marshall Sports by 90 shots to 53 at Beckingham and North Wheatley easily overcame Rose by 94 shots to 56 at Marshalls. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/sport/local-sport/marshall-marvels-end-12-year-wait-for-league-title-1-8084574 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/92f14c53aebc9b3874510002946e97346cdf41014121549f590aae13b0aeefa6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:11 | null | 2016-08-18T17:00:00 | There are now just two weeks to go until Richard Hawley and Gaz Coombes headline the Northern Sky Festival in Lincolnshire. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fcountdown-is-on-to-northern-sky-festival-1-8060921.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8060920.1470832993!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Countdown is on to Northern Sky Festival | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | There are now just two weeks to go until Richard Hawley and Gaz Coombes headline the Northern Sky Festival in Lincolnshire.
The festival takes place at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe over the weekend of September 3 and 4.
Richard Hawley, who will headline the festival on the Saturday, is hailed as one of Britain’s most critically-acclaimed songwriters of the past 15 years.
He found success in the 1990s in indie band The Longpigs and then with Pulp before starting a successful solo career which has twice seen him nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.
Sunday headliner Gaz Coombes is an Ivor Novello and Brit Award-winning rock star, best known as the lead singer with Britpop stars Supergrass and responsible for hits like Alright, Caught By The Fuzz and Sun Hits The Sky and albums like I Should Coco, which was Parlophone’s fastest selling debut since The Beatles’ Please Please Me.
Joining them on the bill are Ben Ottewell, John Bramwell, Juanita Stein, John Smith and a number of local bands including Ramble Gamble, Duke and the Daisy, Lizzie Goddard, Years Young, Twisted Revolution, Pavey Ark and more.
Tickets are £18.50 each per day and available at www.bathshall.co.uk | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/countdown-is-on-to-northern-sky-festival-1-8060921 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/9067da63448293291f743c39c04d0b6bdfb72ef00092929ecefcafa66313e26d.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:59 | null | 2016-08-25T14:05:58 | After last week’s record-breaking A-levels, pupils from Worksop College are celebrating again as today’s GCSE results are revealed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgcse-victory-for-worksop-college-students-1-8088571.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8088567.1472130334!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE victory for Worksop College students | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | After last week’s record-breaking A-levels, pupils from Worksop College are celebrating again as today’s GCSE results are revealed.
With a GCSE pass rate of 99.3 per cent, comparing to last year’s figure of 99.1 per cent - the school has excelled itself once again.
Abi Speight with her mum Helen Speight are all smiles.
As well as an impressive pass rate, pupils did brilliantly at achieving the higher marks, with the school reporting a notable 164 A & A* grades.
The school is bucking the national trend, as reports suggest that GCSE results across the country are at their lowest since 2008.
Amongst the happy pupils at Worksop College are Abi Speight (7A, 4A*), Nick Lowe (5A*, 7A), Eleanor Cooley (9A*, 2A, B) and Huw Brown (12 A*)
16 year old Nick, from Sheffield, said: “I’m just a bit overwhelmed. It hasn’t quite sunk in.”
Worksop College student Eleanor Cooley with her results.
Dad Gordon Lowes said: “It’s the result of two years of hard work. I’m very proud indeed.”
Abi Speight, 16, is equally happy, pronouncing: “It’s just such a relief!”
Mum Helen Speight said: “I’m not sure how she manages it. She was selected to play Hockey for Britain U16, I just don’t know she’s juggled both. I’m just so proud.”
Ceri Thorman, 16, from Dinnington (7A*, 3As, B) checked her results online this morning and said: “Mum instantly started crying - dad thought I was lying!”
Nick Lowe with his A-Level results.
Huw Brown (12 A*), the school’s top performing pupil says his results are a great birthday present. “I turned 16 yesterday”, he said, “this is a pretty good birthday present!”
Mum, Caroline Brown is grateful for the support that the school has given Huw. “He’s had lots of support”, she says. “The study clinics were brilliant, they couldn’t have been better orchestrated.”
Headmaster Gavin Horgan is very proud of the students’ results, and looking forward to the coming academic year.
“They have worked incredibly hard”, he said. “We strive to ensure that every single child achieves their full potential and these results are testament to the sheer determination and hard work that’s been put in over the last two years. After our record-breaking A level results last week, I have high expectations of these students – I’m looking forward to welcoming them back to school – and into Lower Sixth in a matter of weeks.” | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/gcse-victory-for-worksop-college-students-1-8088571 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/122b80137465f2a250bd8059df2cba4d9541f11fbc84402dcfec006b08339e8e.json |
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Wayne Rooney could be heading to the MLS at the end of his contract with clubs ready to throw cash at Manchester United’s captain. SunSport revealed last week that Rooney will not be offered a contract extension at Old Trafford for at least 18 months. According to Portland Chief’s owner, Merritt Paulson, MLS sides are closely monitoring the forward’s situation and are ready to throw “big dollars” to lure Rooney to America. (The Sun).
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Antonio Conte insists only John Terry and Sam Allardyce can decide whether the Chelsea captain should end his self-imposed England exile. Terry retired from international football in 2012 but Allardyce, who names his first England squad on Sunday, has indicted he may speak with the 35-year-old defender over the possibility of a return. (Daily Mail).
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Manchester United are set to play a waiting game as the summer transfer window draws to a close. There is still interest in Southampton defender Jose Fonte, who would be Mourinho’s fifth summer signing. But any deal will depend on Southampton softening their stance on the 32-year-old. It is understood United are willing to wait until deadline day in a bid to test their resolve. (Manchester Evening News).
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Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is set for a medical at Manchester City. The Chile international, 33, flew into Manchester on Tuesday afternoon. City manager Guardiola said: “I cannot deny what everyone knows. The deal is not complete. After I will answer about a player who at the moment is not our player.” Joe Hart, who has not played for City this season, will start Wednesday’s home Champions League qualifier second leg against Steaua Bucharest. (BBC Sport).
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Gareth Bale will cement his position as one of the top players in the world with a bumper new £375,000-a-week contract. He will sign the two-year extension to his Real Madrid deal that will tie him to the Spanish giants until 2021.
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Philippe Montanier expects Nottingham Forest’s search for a goalkeeper to end on Wednesday – with the club working to complete a deal, understood to be for Serbian international Vladimir Stojkovic. (Nottingham Post).
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Hull have opened talks with Tottenham over a deal for midfielder Ryan Mason, according to Sky sources. The 25-year-old has fallen behind Eric Dier, Moussa Dembele and new signing Victor Wanyama in the pecking order for places in Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield. (Sky Sports).
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:05 | null | 2016-08-26T10:17:05 | Lincs Police are encouraging owners of Land Rover Defender’s and Discovery’s to be vigilant following a spate of thefts across the county. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolice-issue-warning-to-land-rover-owners-1-8090275.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8090274.1472203008!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police issue warning to Land Rover owners | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Lincs Police are encouraging owners of Land Rover Defender’s and Discovery’s to be vigilant following a spate of thefts across the county.
Eight vehicles have been stolen from across the county over the past three months.
Two of these were found having been stripped of parts and another had been burnt out. The remaining five have not yet been found.
During this time there has also been 14 cases where thieves have stolen parts from a Defender or attempted to do so.
Sally Picker, Crime Reduction Tactical Advisor, said: “These incidents have taken place at both residential addresses and on farms and we need owners to be on their guard.
“If you have one, please make sure it is secure in a garage and is fitted with an alarm and tracking device.
“In some cases, thieves have still been able to make off with the vehicle or parts from it, but taking these measures significantly increases your chances of preventing a theft.
“If anyone sees someone acting suspiciously around a vehicle of any type, please report it to us on 101.”
Or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local/police-issue-warning-to-land-rover-owners-1-8090275 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/30ab2ff84850237438c996cf2c750df07dee9f94eaf8fdb0cc837b8c737052a5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:05 | null | 2016-08-23T11:30:00 | Bob Drury, the UK’s top Neil Diamond tribute act, is bringing his new one-man show Viva Neil Diamond to Lincoln next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fviva-neil-diamond-coming-to-the-drill-hall-1-8078730.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/webimage/1.8078729.1471611836!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Viva Neil Diamond coming to the Drill Hall | null | null | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk | Bob Drury, the UK’s top Neil Diamond tribute act, is bringing his new one-man show Viva Neil Diamond to Lincoln next month.
The show celebrates the past 50 years of one music’s most successful singers.
And it is bursting with many of his best songs, including Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, Love on the Rocks, America, Hello Again, Play Me, Beautiful Noise, Song Sung Blue, I’m A Believer, Red Red Wine, and many more.
The show is at Lincoln Drill Hall on September 8 at 7.30pm.
Tickets priced £16 are available now from the box office on 01522 873894 or online at www.lincolndrillhall.com | http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/viva-neil-diamond-coming-to-the-drill-hall-1-8078730 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/41c9c6795346051085d851a4033e690490aed09420a47915fdfbb421a7851572.json |
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- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday in New York stressed the need to seriously refocus attention on nuclear disarmament, recalling that eliminating weapons of mass destruction was one of the founding principles of the UN and was in fact the subject of the first resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-SCI-index.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/f7f3a0d641ebeea5dc5bd6a20138a1ddfc1f7d8479d1530c3794a6d9823c0a01.json |
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©-Panapress-21 august 2016 09:30:59-thread Economy (251words)
– Seeking to promote Uganda as an important global oil and gas resource holder, authorities in this East African country are preparing to host a prestigious conference from 22-23 November 2016, which will provide a platform for the government and state companies to discuss the development and best practice of the country’s already thriving oil and gas industry. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-ECO-index.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/51f8e67a2a9597c55e8a3a069e326ae52cda9efbd2c1fe8a3834358c118a3470.json |
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– Can a former President of the Republic of Mauritius take on a paid job after retiring from his post and continue to benefit from a pension? This is the question put by the media following a legal action initiated by a lawyer before the Supreme Court asking for the freezing of the salary and allowances of the present Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth, who is back to power since December 2014. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-REV-index.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/5ca957ebe992d9b8cafa1d0849c8ec0aece1c6e5ab2545e7b1e1c9385138d209.json |
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- The courage of the men and women who in August 1791 revolted against slavery in Haiti has created obligations for us to remember that rebellion, the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Ms. Irina Bokova, said on Tuesday, noting that, "all of humanity is part of this story and efforts to teach the history of the slave trade will help build a better world." Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-SOC-index.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/e32bfcc2fa1e731586dee52f9bbabc9cf00ab3698b84426c60fe88ebde012abd.json |
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– Ivorian national football team's coach, Michel Dussuyer, on Thursday announced a list of 23 players selected to take on Sierra Leone on 3 September in Boauké, as part of the sixth and last day of qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2017) to be hosted by Gabon. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-SPO-index.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/ac2908bae0f933bafcc545838a6c78ebab33e775357f04fcb20a1e3ff99bff8e.json |
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©-Panapress-11 august 2016 18:42:51-thread Politics (414words)
– The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) has once again called upon parties to the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) to embrace mutual trust, put the interest of their country and its people above everything else and to scrupulously implement the Peace Agreement. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-POL-index.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/979425d314784f61e98d84a56f411e448076686ba97656a730a43c6517fb4ba4.json |
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©-Panapress-25 july 2016 19:08:32-thread Health (712words)
- Ahead of World Hepatitis Day observed annually on 28 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) said it plans to release new testing guidelines for hepatitis B and C, in an attempt to encourage testing and reach the 95 per cent of people who are not aware they are infected with the disease. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-SAN-index.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/31921605fcd01c8f244fa839a82eb804b221a89dcd323cb5453e5aaaeee77388.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:22 | null | 2016-08-29T14:05:43 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.panapress.com%2F.json | http://www.panapress.com/:/images/gestionnews.ico | en | null | ---::: Panapress ::: -features news,analyses,and roundups of events in and about Africa | null | null | www.panapress.com | - As the world marks Nelson Mandela International Day, UN officials and UN Peace Ambassador Stevie Wonder on Monday in New York paid tribute to the South African activist and peacemaker's tireless efforts to end intolerance and in... Full text
– Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday condemned the killing of at least eight persons in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, on allegation of blasphemy. Describing the killings as “barbaric and unacceptable,” Pres... Full text
African Air Transport (AFRAA)
US: Emirates airline upgrades flights to Khartoum
New York, US (PANA) - The World's leading airline, Emirates, on Monday said it will upgrade its flights service between Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Khartoum, Sudan, with the deployment of a larger Boeing 777-300ER on the route from 1 Sept... - The World's leading airline, Emirates, on Monday said it will upgrade its flights service between Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Khartoum, Sudan, with the deployment of a larger Boeing 777-300ER on the route from 1 Sept... Full text
African Gender Awards (Femmes Africa Solidarité/FAS)
Tanzania: IMF study sheds light on fiscal policies to tackle gender inequality
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – Gender inequality in economic opportunities persists worldwide, according to a new study released Thursday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which found eliminating gender inequality can lead to faster economi... – Gender inequality in economic opportunities persists worldwide, according to a new study released Thursday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which found eliminating gender inequality can lead to faster economi... Full text | http://www.panapress.com/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/5b33be731befae485116862bd361f7274376fa8ecd3f86a7478777436c33f3b5.json |
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©-Panapress-02 june 2016 05:32:02-thread Environment (413words)
- The multinational oil giant Shell must not be allowed to palm off its responsibility to clean up decades of oil pollution which continues to blight the Niger Delta, human rights watchdog Amnesty International has said ahead of the Nigerian government’s long overdue clean-up of Ogoniland, due to begin on Thursday. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-ENV-index.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/a3987c07967410933e8c0b333c771a8fce0fc97e6ce728a20c9465dd4d7d8e8f.json |
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©-Panapress-19 july 2016 19:43:34-thread Agriculture (571words)
- A new study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) will help to fill a significant knowledge gap on the presence and extent of forests and trees in the world's drylands, where the food security and livelihoods of millions of people, already precarious, are increasingly being threatened by climate change. Full text... | http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang2-AGC-index.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.panapress.com/572826539136a8a0100bf0e3b297088103c0b80054f8016e00af52036ebff46f.json |
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[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:22 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Markets fell on the first session of the new F&O series with the BSE Sensex down 54 points at 27,782.25 as investors chose to stay on the sidelines ahead of a speech by the US Federal Reserve Cha | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fbusiness%2Fmarkets%2Fsensex-begins-new-series-on-muted-note-fed-summit-eyed%2Farticle9036542.ece%3Futm_source%3DRSS_Feed%26utm_medium%3DRSS%26utm_campaign%3DRSS_Syndication.json | http://www.thehindu.com/template/1-0-1/gfx/oghindunew1.jpg | en | null | Sensex begins new series on muted note, Fed summit eyed | null | null | www.thehindu.com | Markets fell on the first session of the new F&O series with the BSE Sensex down 54 points at 27,782.25 as investors chose to stay on the sidelines ahead of a speech by the US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
On a weekly basis, the Sensex fell 294.75 points or 1.04 per cent and the NSE Nifty slipped 94.35 points or 1.08 per cent. Both the indexes posted second straight weekly losses.
Shares of Welspun India despite rising 7 per cent during the day, pared all of its initial gains to end lower by 8.64 per cent at Rs 49.70. The scrip had plunged by 47 per cent in the past four sessions.
Tata Motors rose 2.01 per cent to Rs 503.65 inspite of posting 57 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 2,260.40 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, due to post Brexit adverse foreign exchange impacting its British arm JLR.
“The market was a bit cautious and traded on a wait and watch mode as the investors are not ready to take risk ahead of the Fed chair’s speech. Any hawkish view might result in outflow of foreign funds from the emerging markets like India in the near term,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.
The 30-share Sensex after opening higher, stayed in the negative zone for the most part of the session and touched a low of 27,696.99. The gauge finally settled 53.66 points or 0.19 per cent down at 27,782.25.
The 50-share NSE Nifty ended 19.65 points or 0.23 per cent down at 8,572.55, after trading between 8,622.95 and 8,547.55.
Broader markets showed mixed trend as mid-cap rose 0.17 per cent, while small—cap indices was down 0.12 per cent.
Elsewhere, Asian stocks ended mixed while European stocks opened lower, with investors focusing on a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen later in the session for hints about the timing of a US interest rate hike.
European markets were also lower as key indices in France, Germany and the UK fell up to 0.31 per cent.
Asian indices, like in Japan and Singapore, fell by up to 1.18 per cent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng moved up by 0.41 per cent.
Back home, 17 scrips out of the 30-share Sensex pack ended lower while 13 closed higher.
Major losers included Wipro (3.00 pc), L&T (2.02 pc), Adani Ports (1.75 pc), Infy (1.52 pc), SBI (1.34 pc), Sun Pharma (1.16 pc), HUL (0.85 pc), Bharti Airtel (0.85 pc), Power Grid (0.85 pc), TCS (0.82 pc), ICICI Bank (0.77 pc) and Lupin (0.68 pc).
However, Tata Motors rose 2.01 per cent followed by GAIL 1.61 per cent, Asian Paints 1.51 per cent, RIL 1.44 per cent and Cipla 0.88 per cent.
Among BSE sectoral and industries, IT fell 1.25 per cent followed by Capital Goods 1.24 per cent, Realty 1.15 per cent, Teck 0.98 per cent, Healthcare 0.67 per cent, Bankex 0.59 per cent and Power 0.49 per cent, however Consumer Durables rose by 1.46 per cent followed by oil&gas by 0.70 per cent, Auto by 0.62 per cent and Telecom by 0.33 per cent.
The market breadth remained positive as 1,547 stocks ended in green, 1,094 closed in red while 209 ruled steady.
The total turnover on BSE was to Rs 2,799.42 crore, lower than turnover of Rs 2,922.56 crore registered during the previous trading session. | http://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/sensex-begins-new-series-on-muted-note-fed-summit-eyed/article9036542.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thehindu.com/2d18acae689399638e799bfa42623923d602cae3c54e1c89afc8a7e4413d89b1.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T10:54:09 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | About 30 kg of gold worth Rs. 9 crore, foreign currency of Rs. 2.87 crore and Indian currency of Rs. 28 lakh were intercepted by the Chennai Customs department in the last few months.In April, Gopinat | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fcities%2Fchennai%2Fover-30-kg-of-gold-seized-in-recent-times%2Farticle9052608.ece%3Futm_source%3DRSS_Feed%26utm_medium%3DRSS%26utm_campaign%3DRSS_Syndication.json | http://www.thehindu.com/template/1-0-1/gfx/oghindunew1.jpg | en | null | Over 30 kg of gold seized in recent times | null | null | www.thehindu.com | About 30 kg of gold worth Rs. 9 crore, foreign currency of Rs. 2.87 crore and Indian currency of Rs. 28 lakh were intercepted by the Chennai Customs department in the last few months.
In April, Gopinath Ponnampalan, who arrived from Colombo, concealed 1 kg of gold among Tulsi beaded chains. The same month, Guduru Vani, who came from Kuwait hid 6 gold biscuits in her underwear, according to a press release. | http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/over-30-kg-of-gold-seized-in-recent-times/article9052608.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thehindu.com/27928ad1fd33bf40364d5288493e95e913979f386567a006d672fc06266aff3d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:55:29 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | In exclusive interviews, photos and research, AP has documented and mapped 72 mass graves in Iraq and Syria where the Islamic State (IS) has buried many of its victims and many more are expected t | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Finternational%2Fthousands-of-bodies-found-in-72-mass-graves-in-iraq-and-syria%2Farticle9051280.ece%3Futm_source%3DRSS_Feed%26utm_medium%3DRSS%26utm_campaign%3DRSS_Syndication.json | http://www.thehindu.com/template/1-0-1/gfx/oghindunew1.jpg | en | null | Thousands of bodies found in 72 mass graves in Iraq and Syria | null | null | www.thehindu.com | In exclusive interviews, photos and research, AP has documented and mapped 72 mass graves in Iraq and Syria where the Islamic State (IS) has buried many of its victims and many more are expected to be uncovered as the group’s territory shrinks.
In Syria, AP has obtained locations for 17 mass graves, including one with the bodies of hundreds of members of a single tribe all but exterminated when IS extremists took over their region. For at least 16 of the Iraqi graves, officials do not even guess the number of dead. In others, the estimates are based on memories of traumatised survivors, IS propaganda and what can be gleaned from a cursory look at the earth. Still, even the known victims buried are staggering from 5,200 to more than 15,000.
Sinjar mountain is dotted with mass graves, some in territory clawed back from IS after the group’s onslaught against the Yazidi minority in August 2014.
Of the 72 mass graves documented by AP, the smallest contains three bodies; the largest is believed to hold thousands, but no one knows for sure. — AP | http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/thousands-of-bodies-found-in-72-mass-graves-in-iraq-and-syria/article9051280.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thehindu.com/ce33a0ab0bc85ed8fbebb208b8bbe435f94029b8c74ee76e41ee21c167012bd3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:53:32 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Maharashtra’s move, this week, in becoming the first State to embrace the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) ticks a few boxes for the Centre’s ambitious plan to use civil aviation to boost tourism, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fopinion%2Feditorial%2Feditorial-on-regional-connectivity-scheme-ready-to-take-flight%2Farticle9032495.ece%3Futm_source%3DRSS_Feed%26utm_medium%3DRSS%26utm_campaign%3DRSS_Syndication.json | http://www.thehindu.com/template/1-0-1/gfx/oghindunew1.jpg | en | null | Ready to take flight? | null | null | www.thehindu.com | Maharashtra’s move, this week, in becoming the first State to embrace the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) ticks a few boxes for the Centre’s ambitious plan to use civil aviation to boost tourism, jobs and balanced regional growth across the country. It also lends a fillip to India’s aim of emerging as the third largest aviation market by 2020. The concept itself, though, is not new. Under the UPA government, a Ministry of Civil Aviation report noted that States were becoming more receptive to the idea of promoting regional air connectivity. It also observed that the only way to get airlines to fly these “thin routes” would be by reducing operational costs. The report highlighted two points: the immense potential that lay in activating the nearly 450 dormant airports and airfields, and the need for a subsidy fund, which is a global norm, in keeping such routes going. A key point in that document was its optimism about India having 300-odd operational airports by 2030, from about 80 now, by tapping into the potential of regional routes. When linked to a concept such as a ‘hub and spoke’ — of route flexibility and also feeding into larger airline operators and major aviation hubs — the sky was indeed the limit.
Some of this is mirrored in the latest policy. At its heart lies the importance of Centre-State cooperation, in the form of viability gap funding, subsidised aviation fuel and a ‘controversial’ fare cap, pivotal to enabling the scheme’s success. But there could be some air pockets ahead. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju’s remark that States would have to be prepared to “take some haircuts” by providing free land and operational infrastructure, and that the Centre would have to agree to forego excise on aviation fuel and service tax on tickets signals that the scheme may end up testing the actual commitment of governments both at the Union and State levels. With private airlines having evinced interest but not having expressly committed themselves so far to the RCS, there is also the issue, going by experience, of whether the burden of operating such routes could end up ultimately falling on Air India. The episodes of the ‘now-on, now-off’ air services to Mysuru and Puducherry, for instance, are illustrative and instructive. These operations had the backing of the respective governments but never reached ‘cruise altitude’. Given the scale of the scheme, there is also the issue of providing air traffic control services. With mounting worries over air safety and the alarming rise in ‘near-miss’ incidents, there can be no room for compromise on this vital component of the aviation industry. | http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-on-regional-connectivity-scheme-ready-to-take-flight/article9032495.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thehindu.com/aa3e08e883a71f6c7c75a580074f14007e25c02e29648a11e20dd3cb02c39977.json |
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