News in Brief
n STAFF at a Gainsborough bank are aiming to help deprived families in the town. The HSBC branch in Market Place is running a campaign to get presents for a handful of people in the area. The Neighbour in Need Appeal is already underway. If you would like to help, contact the branch on 08457404404.
n A STORE manager from Gainsborough has represented Costa Coffee at Marshall’s Yard in a national competition. Mike Jones, 30, of Ropery Road first won a regional heat. Mr Jones then went to London to represent his store in the finals. There is a regional final for each area which covers 25 stores. The finalists met up and there were three winners from Whitbread and one from the regional heats.