The abolition of the tax on newspapers in 1855 saw the birth of the first Retford, Worksop, Isle of Axholme and Gainsborough News. It became bi-weekly in 1877 and continued with Tuesday and Friday paid-for until 1988 when the Friday newspaper changed its title to the Gainsborough Standard, but the midweek News was retained.In 1998 the News became a free edition and in 2002 its publication date was changed to a Friday to meet the needs of advertisers. The Standard changed to a Thursday and both newspapers continue to flourish. Sales for the Standard are consistently increasing while the News coverage has been expanded to cover important Lincoln fringe villages.After a long period of neglect and depression, Gainsborough is a town on the up through a series of regeneration measures. New businesses are moving into the area and property prices are booming. GainsboroughToday.co.uk Media Pack

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  • The leading weekly paid for newspaper in the area. Gainsborough’s major information provider, a campaigning community newspaper that prides itself on being in touch with its loyal readers.


  • It carries a separate motor guide, extensive sports and local news coverage and various other advertising and informative platforms.


    • Total circulation 4133 Full Page Size 34x9
    Type of newspaper Paid Column cm 5.25
    Frequency Weekly Agency Commission 10%


    Online Advertising Rates

    Banners £12.00 per thousand
    Skyscrapers £14.00 per thousand
    Local Pages Basic £0.50 Add on SCC Rate




  • Gainsborough’s leading free distribution newspaper.


  • The publication carries regular property, motor and classified section plus a comprehensive news service for the area.


    • Total circulation 14543 Full Page Size 34x9
    Type of newspaper Free Column cm 4.78
    Frequency Weekly Agency Commission 10%

    Online Advertising Rates

    Banners £12.00 per thousand
    Skyscrapers £14.00 per thousand
    Local Pages Basic £0.50 Add on SCC Rate


    Technical Information:
    Format - Tabloid 340mm x 272mmColumn widths

    1. 28.0mm 4. 119.5mm 7. 211.0mm
    2. 58.5mm 5. 150.0mm 8. 241.5mm
    3. 89.0mm 6. 180.5mm 9. 272.0mm