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Oldest Asbo jailed

22 December 2010
Oldest Asbo jailed

Oldest Asbo jailed

22 December 2010

The oldest person in the Newark area to be given an anti-social behaviour order is now behind bars after breaching one of its conditions within hours of it being imposed.


Drunk driver sentenced

22 December 2010
Drunk driver sentenced

Drunk driver sentenced

22 December 2010

A drunk driver who spun his car on to its roof with five passengers inside was sentenced at Newark Magistrates' Court this week.


Villagers oppose wind plans

21 December 2010
Villagers oppose wind plans

Villagers oppose wind plans

21 December 2010

About 85 people attended a public meeting in Beckingham last night to oppose plans for a wind farm in the village.


Toilets campaign almost over

21 December 2010
Toilets campaign almost over

Toilets campaign almost over

21 December 2010

A two-year battle to get public toilets reinstated in Newark town centre is almost over.


Generous response to toy appeal

17 December 2010
Generous response to toy appeal

Generous response to toy appeal

17 December 2010

Nearly 250 needy children will receive presents in time for Christmas thanks to the generosity of the people of Newark.


Long-serving councillor steps down

17 December 2010
Long-serving councillor steps down

Long-serving councillor steps down

17 December 2010

A town councillor described as a faithful servant to the people of Newark has resigned due to ill health.


Former Grove pupil is nation's top achiever

17 December 2010
Former Grove pupil is nation's top achiever

Former Grove pupil is nation's top achiever

17 December 2010

A former pupil of The Grove School, Balderton, has been named A-level student of the year by the biggest exam board in the country.


Soldier named a local hero

16 December 2010
Soldier named a local hero

Soldier named a local hero

16 December 2010

A recognition award for personal achievement and inspiration has been made to injured Grenadier Guardsman Lance-sergeant Nathan Cumberland, of Fernwood.


Advice bureau to cut spending

16 December 2010
Advice bureau to cut spending

Advice bureau to cut spending

16 December 2010

Newark and District Citizens’ Advice Bureau has announced plans to cut its spending in light of expected county council cuts.


The oldest Asbo in town

16 December 2010
The oldest Asbo in town

The oldest Asbo in town

16 December 2010

A 62-year-old man has become the oldest person in the Newark area to be issued with an anti-social behaviour order.


Family fear split over turbine

16 December 2010
Family fear split over turbine

Family fear split over turbine

16 December 2010

A sufferer of a rare hearing condition is campaigning against plans for a 99.5-metre wind turbine that she says would prevent her from visiting her family.


Patient angry at £65 taxi bill

16 December 2010
Patient angry at £65 taxi bill

Patient angry at £65 taxi bill

16 December 2010

A woman was driven 40 miles from Newark Hospital to the Royal Derby Hospital by ambulance, only to have to pay £65 for a taxi back.


Gritting grievances

16 December 2010
Gritting grievances

Gritting grievances

16 December 2010

A pub landlady fears the severity of the cold weather could drive her out of business.


Trapped by red tape

16 December 2010
Trapped by red tape

Trapped by red tape

16 December 2010

Bureaucratic health bosses have told a disabled ex-Serviceman they are taking away his specially-made wheelchair.


Preparations pay off for Sats-test youngsters

15 December 2010
Preparations pay off for Sats-test youngsters

Preparations pay off for Sats-test youngsters

15 December 2010

Primary schools in the area are celebrating another successful set of results in the annual maths and English tests.


Students create float

15 December 2010
Students create float

Students create float

15 December 2010

Students at Newark College have helped to create a Father Christmas float that will be used by Newark Lions Club to raise money for charity.


Fairy tale magic casts a spell at Palace

15 December 2010
Fairy tale magic casts a spell at Palace

Fairy tale magic casts a spell at Palace

15 December 2010

Colourful costumes, dazzling dance routines and a laser light display are among the highlights of Sleeping Beauty, this year’s pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Newark.


Kelham Hall restructure approved

15 December 2010
Kelham Hall restructure approved

Kelham Hall restructure approved

15 December 2010

Radical plans to change the way Newark and Sherwood District Council works have been approved.


Newark Magistrates' Court to close

14 December 2010
Newark Magistrates' Court to close

Newark Magistrates' Court to close

14 December 2010

Newark Magistrates' and County courts will be closed, the Government announced this afternoon.


Panto finale a tribute to writer

10 December 2010
Panto finale a tribute to writer

Panto finale a tribute to writer

10 December 2010

The final community pantomime to be staged in Newark will be dedicated to the late Mr Martin Day.


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