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Newark man, 22, pleads not guilty to affray and possession of bladed article

23 October 2019
Newark man, 22, pleads not guilty to affray and possession of bladed article

Newark man, 22, pleads not guilty to affray and possession of bladed article

23 October 2019

Connor Kelsall, of Staunton Road, Newark, denied the charges at Nottingham Crown Court.


Petition to stop controversial Elm Avenue development fails

23 October 2019
Petition to stop controversial Elm Avenue development fails

Petition to stop controversial Elm Avenue development fails

23 October 2019

The petition was brought forward by resident campaigner, Paul Baggaley, who said the council would benefit in hard cash.


Newark MP Robert Jenrick writes to all councils asking them to adopt recognised antisemitism definition

23 October 2019
Newark MP Robert Jenrick writes to all councils asking them to adopt recognised antisemitism definition

Newark MP Robert Jenrick writes to all councils asking them to adopt recognised antisemitism definition

23 October 2019

Robert Jenrick, Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, took to Twitter to make the announcement.


District council accused of making it harder for public to have petitions debated

22 October 2019
District council accused of making it harder for public to have petitions debated

District council accused of making it harder for public to have petitions debated

22 October 2019

Paul Baggaley, secretary of Newark Sports Association, voiced concerns over a rise in the threshold of signatures needed to debate a petition.


Police appeal to identify burglars who used sledgehammer to smash their way in

22 October 2019
Police appeal to identify burglars who used sledgehammer to smash their way in

Police appeal to identify burglars who used sledgehammer to smash their way in

22 October 2019

The burglars targeted a commercial premises where a quantity of cash and a ring from a safe were stolen.


District council recognised for its care of Armed Forces' personnel and veterans

22 October 2019
District council recognised for its care of Armed Forces' personnel and veterans

District council recognised for its care of Armed Forces' personnel and veterans

22 October 2019

The silver status award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme was announced at a district council policy and finance committee.


Mental health initiative and champion to be adopted by district council

21 October 2019
Mental health initiative and champion to be adopted by district council

Mental health initiative and champion to be adopted by district council

21 October 2019

A district full council meeting voted in favour of the scheme, led by mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, with two abstentions.


POLL: Should supermarkets stop the sale of fireworks?

21 October 2019
POLL: Should supermarkets stop the sale of fireworks?

POLL: Should supermarkets stop the sale of fireworks?

21 October 2019

Sainsbury's was the first of supermarkets to announce the halt in sales of fireworks. Have your say in our poll here.


Free tree scheme led by district council now underway

21 October 2019
Free tree scheme led by district council now underway

Free tree scheme led by district council now underway

21 October 2019

Households can apply for up to two free Rowan or Crab Apple trees as part of the initiative of handing out thousands of trees across the district.


Multi-award-winning vegan cakery to bring popular afternoon tea experience to Newark

21 October 2019
Multi-award-winning vegan cakery to bring popular afternoon tea experience to Newark

Multi-award-winning vegan cakery to bring popular afternoon tea experience to Newark

21 October 2019

The award-winning vegan business is set to offer a wide variety of diary-free cakes, pastries and sweet treats at its afternoon tea experience.


High street womenswear retailer latest to slump into administration

21 October 2019
High street womenswear retailer latest to slump into administration

High street womenswear retailer latest to slump into administration

21 October 2019

The high street retailer, which has a store in Newark Town Centre, is one of many companies that has taken a financial hit.


Two villages to have Post Office services restored

18 October 2019
Two villages to have Post Office services restored

Two villages to have Post Office services restored

18 October 2019

The services are to be up and running again after they closed following the resignation of the Postmaster and the premises.


Major supermarket first of chains to stop selling fireworks

18 October 2019
Major supermarket first of chains to stop selling fireworks

Major supermarket first of chains to stop selling fireworks

18 October 2019

Sainsbury's has halted its firework sales in response to concerns for distressed pets.


Stolen vehicle recovered by police as offenders escape

18 October 2019
Stolen vehicle recovered by police as offenders escape

Stolen vehicle recovered by police as offenders escape

18 October 2019

The stolen moped was recovered within an hour of being reported missing.


POLL: As Newark is targeted by County Lines drug gangs, do you think illegal drug use in the town is on the rise?

16 October 2019
POLL: As Newark is targeted by County Lines drug gangs, do you think illegal drug use in the town is on the rise?

POLL: As Newark is targeted by County Lines drug gangs, do you think illegal drug use in the town is on the rise?

16 October 2019

Do you think illegal drug use in the town is on the rise? Have your say in the poll here.

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Man interviewed by police for drug offences after warrant issued at Newark address

16 October 2019
Man interviewed by police for drug offences after warrant issued at Newark address

Man interviewed by police for drug offences after warrant issued at Newark address

16 October 2019

A drug warrant was issued at a Newark address where a man was then taken by police for questioning.


Ticket machine stolen by thieves from Newark carpark

16 October 2019
Ticket machine stolen by thieves from Newark carpark

Ticket machine stolen by thieves from Newark carpark

16 October 2019

The stolen ticket machine contained a limited quantity of cash at the time of the offence.


COURT: Uninsured drivers, cannabis and knuckle duster possession, and driving away from petrol stations without paying

15 October 2019
COURT: Uninsured drivers, cannabis and knuckle duster possession, and driving away from petrol stations without paying

COURT: Uninsured drivers, cannabis and knuckle duster possession, and driving away from petrol stations without paying

15 October 2019

A round-up of this week's court listings.


Fire crews attend crash with woman trapped in car

15 October 2019
Fire crews attend crash with woman trapped in car

Fire crews attend crash with woman trapped in car

15 October 2019

Firefighters were sent to an incident at around 9pm after a car collided with a telegraph pole.


More than 30 take part in Sleepout to raise funds for homeless charities

14 October 2019
More than 30 take part in Sleepout to raise funds for homeless charities

More than 30 take part in Sleepout to raise funds for homeless charities

14 October 2019

Officers from the district council, councillors and family members ­— some as young as 16-years-old ­— spent the night in Castle House carpark.


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