I wish to thank the 2,200 Newark folks who have signed our petition to stop the Lowfield Lane development at Balderton.
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Well, the people have voted and they voted for change. It certainly was an unusual election, but who won?
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I received a circular from Councillor Irene Brown, an Independent councillor for Newark and former Town Mayor, asking me to vote for Robert Jenrick.
It is sad to note the low turnout at the General Election.
As I write this Robert Jenrick is one of the favourites to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
I wonder if Robert Jenrick during the General Election, reminded himself of the words of the poem If, by Rudyard Kipling?
How nicer is Newark when there are events in the town? It feels like not only the town lights up but people as well.
This reader writes about the pothole issue being used by candidates during the General Election.
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This reader writes about the need to accept the reality of climate change.
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This reader takes aim at high earners in public services, asking ‘what do these chief executives actually do?’
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First of all congratulations are in order for the rescue of the unfortunate lady who threw herself in the Trent.
As we approach the next General Election many of us must wonder how this once great country has been brought to its knees over the last 14 years.
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As an avid follower of politics, I don’t think I have ever known such contrasts among General Election voters.
As the election looms all those who regularly complain about the police and councils should think hard about who gets elected.
Considering defence of the realm is the first duty of government, I was surprised there was not a question about it at the Southwell hustings.
I was walking my dog and was concerned to see the crop being destroyed in three fields from the A17 up to the footpath abutting Coddington village.
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There were two recent letters in the Advertiser with the titles Foolish To Ignore The Advice Of Climate Experts and Madness To Ignore Evidence. Both statements may be true. However, surely, the academic status of such ‘climate experts’ and the scientific basis of that ‘evidence’ must be relevant to any conclusions reached.
I can't begin to say how proud I am to see Amy Hunt win gold in the European Athletics Championships.
I see that the plans have now been lodged to upgrade the Newark bypass to a dual carriageway and note that the costs have already increased.
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I have just received my second copy of Robert Jenrick’s “community magazine”.
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