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Grants for voluntary groups announced

05 March 2012
Grants for voluntary groups announced

Grants for voluntary groups announced

05 March 2012

Around £2m of support for voluntary sector organisations has been agreed by Nottinghamshire County Council.


New children's service opens at Newark Hospital

05 March 2012
New children's service opens at Newark Hospital

New children's service opens at Newark Hospital

05 March 2012

A new paediatric service opens at Newark Hospital today, offering urgent appointments and specialist clinics for children.


Terrapins causing a stir at lake

04 March 2012
Terrapins causing a stir at lake

Terrapins causing a stir at lake

04 March 2012

Terrapins released into Balderton lake are being blamed for eating fish and attacking ducks.


Royal theme to model

04 March 2012
Royal theme to model

Royal theme to model

04 March 2012

A model maker has created a version of the barge that will lead the flotilla on the River Thames as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.


Director films soap app instalment

03 March 2012
Director films soap app instalment

Director films soap app instalment

03 March 2012

A film director from Newark is shooting part of an innovative soap opera due to be watched by an audience of thousands across the globe.


Estate's football focus

03 March 2012
Estate's football focus

Estate's football focus

03 March 2012

Organisers of free football training for children on Newark’s Hawtonville estate said the first session on Saturday was a great success.


Money's tight but jazz still comes to town

02 March 2012
Money's tight but jazz still comes to town

Money's tight but jazz still comes to town

02 March 2012

The directors of Newark Jazz Festival have not ruled out the possibility of its return, despite it being cancelled for the second year running.


Action on way to cut crashes

02 March 2012
Action on way to cut crashes

Action on way to cut crashes

02 March 2012

Plans have been drawn up to improve road safety at an accident blackspot.


Poster plan to combat dog mess

02 March 2012
Poster plan to combat dog mess

Poster plan to combat dog mess

02 March 2012

Posters encouraging dog owners to clear up after their pets are being designed by school children in an effort to crackdown on the problem.


School praised by minister

01 March 2012
School praised by minister

School praised by minister

01 March 2012

A Newark school has received a letter from the Minister for Schools praising its continued improvement in performance.


Hospital care fell short, say family

01 March 2012
Hospital care fell short, say family

Hospital care fell short, say family

01 March 2012

The family of a 78-year-old woman who died in Lincoln County Hospital are making a complaint about the treatment she received.


£1.5m drugs factory shut down

01 March 2012
£1.5m drugs factory shut down

£1.5m drugs factory shut down

01 March 2012

The war on drugs claimed a major success with the discovery of a factory in Newark producing cannabis on an industrial scale.


Crop cultivated round-the-clock

01 March 2012
Crop cultivated round-the-clock

Crop cultivated round-the-clock

01 March 2012

A huge cannabis growing operation was discovered in a warehouse in Manners Road, Newark. The Advertiser was there as the operation was dismantled. Deputy head of news DAN CHURCHER describes the scene.


Tributes to talented player killed in crash

01 March 2012
Tributes to talented player killed in crash

Tributes to talented player killed in crash

01 March 2012

A talented footballer who played for clubs in the Newark area died when his motorbike was involved in an accident on the A614 at the weekend.


Council responds to "disproportionate" cuts claim

27 February 2012
Council responds to "disproportionate" cuts claim

Council responds to "disproportionate" cuts claim

27 February 2012

A response has been sent to a Government minister who wrote to Nottinghamshire County Council over concerns about its cuts to voluntary sector funding.


Parking penalties anger drivers

24 February 2012
Parking penalties anger drivers

Parking penalties anger drivers

24 February 2012

Two drivers issued with parking tickets for what enforcement officers described as incorrect parking say they are angered by the decision.


Carnival coincides with jubilee events

24 February 2012
Carnival coincides with jubilee events

Carnival coincides with jubilee events

24 February 2012

This year’s Newark Carnival has been brought forward to coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June.


Cameras aim to cut casualties

24 February 2012
Cameras aim to cut casualties

Cameras aim to cut casualties

24 February 2012

Work to install average speed cameras on the A614 between the A616 Ollerton roundabout and A60 Leapool roundabout is due to start today.


Six goats: You’ve got to be kidding

23 February 2012
Six goats: You’ve got to be kidding

Six goats: You’ve got to be kidding

23 February 2012

Rather than being in for double the trouble, staff at White Post Farm, Farnsfield, have six times the mischief to contend with after twin goats both gave birth to triplets in less than 24 hours.


Concern over patients travelling for treatment

23 February 2012
Concern over patients travelling for treatment

Concern over patients travelling for treatment

23 February 2012

More Newark patients are being treated outside the area sparking concern for the future viability of the town’s hospital.


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