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PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds
Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most inportant gold ever to her collection - a wedding ring, when she tied the knot, writes Graham Walker
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John Allin new chairman of County Council
Warsop councillor John Allin is the new chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council after being elected into the role at the council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week.
John Knight to step down as leader of Ashfield District Council
John Knight, who has been leader of Ashfield’s Labour group for six years will be standing down on 23rd May at Ashfield District Council’s next full council meeting.
BREAKING: Man charged with drugs offences
A man has been charged following the discovery of suspected drugs at a house on Monsall Avenue in Ilkeston.
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Last week to enter photo competition -
This lovely photograph of two lambs in a field is the latest entry in our Young Photography Competition.
Cancer hit families can turn to charity
When Steve Coupe and wife Tracey witnessed those around them suffering from the devastating effects of cancer they decided to set up their own charity to help others in a similar position.
Sport
Warner strikes gold again for proud Trent
Powerful Hucknall athlete Michael Warner has brought home gold in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) outdoor championships.
Falcon celebrate flurry of personal-best times
The absence of wins was offset by a host of personal-best (PB) times when HUCKNALL FALCON competed in the First Round gala of the Notts ASA Stage Three League at Worksop Leisure Centre,
Spot the cup final aces
Jubilant Spot-On Low-C are on course for the double after landing the HUCKNALL EPA POOL LEAGUE’S Knockout Cup.
Rain rescues Rolls on eve of first big derby
Relieved ROLLS-ROYCE LEISURE escaped the threat of their first setback of the season on the eve of a big derby showdown.
Heaven-sent relief
Rain dances were answered when the heavens opened to spare PAPPLEWICK AND LINBY another defeat in the Notts Premier League.
Title triumph crowns T8’s as Sunday best
Stop the arguments. The best Sunday side in Nottinghamshire resides right here in Hucknall.
Lifestyle
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
INTERVIEW: Britain’s Got Talent duo Jonathan and Charlotte set to shine in Nottingham
Two of the most memorable performers from TV show Britain’s Got Talent will be bringing their ‘pop opera’ sound to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall next month.
Another mini masterstroke
JUST when it seemed that BMW owned Mini UK had run out of ideas for further developing their impressive range the company has just come up with the seventh family member the all new Mini Paceman which is a coupe interpretation of the Countryman and which has entered a new premium sales sector for Mini writes Bryan Longworth.
120 High Road, carlton £194,950
Set within this delightful position, in this much sought after area is this well presented and tastefully decorated four bedroom extended detached family home.
Natalie Stendall’s Film Review: Star Trek Into Darkness offers and intense and gripping reboot
Master of sci-fi fantasy J.J. Abrams presents the second instalment of his rebooted Star Trek series, Into Darkness. Abrams’ 2009 prequel to the cult franchise opened to widespread acclaim reinventing the Star Trek universe for newcomers and Trekkies alike.
Community
National Trust’s Hardwick Hall inviting visitors to tapestries unveiling
For the first time the National Trust’s Hardwick Hall are inviting visitors to come and see the re-hanging of two of the amazing Gideon tapestries, recently returned from conservation.
Late start for spring at Nottinghamshire’s beauty spots
The delayed start to the traditional ‘kickstart’ for wildlife to flourish this spring season is exceptional, say country park managers in Nottinghamshire.
PHOTO ALBUM MEMORIES - Bestwood Ironworks
THIS old picture dates back to around the early 1900s and was sent in to the Dispatch from John Davies who was brought up in the village. The Ironworks opened in November 1881 with two blast furnaces and two more were added in 1890. It remained in operation until 1928.
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Weather for Hucknall
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west
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