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‘You can’t close one without opening the other’

26 March 2025
‘You can’t close one without opening the other’

‘You can’t close one without opening the other’

26 March 2025

The closure of a busy Newark road has been delayed after a county councillor point out the chaos it would cause.


‘It will be better for us and for the people of Newark’

25 March 2025
‘It will be better for us and for the people of Newark’

‘It will be better for us and for the people of Newark’

25 March 2025

A popular family-run national retailer is upping sticks and moving into a much larger premises in Newark, it has been confirmed.


Schools get ‘funny for money’

21 March 2025
Schools get ‘funny for money’

Schools get ‘funny for money’

21 March 2025

Youngsters across the district have been getting ‘funny for money’ to raise funds for this year’s Comic Relief appeal.


“Cock-fighting is illegal and barbaric and has no place in our society”

21 March 2025
“Cock-fighting is illegal and barbaric and has no place in our society”

“Cock-fighting is illegal and barbaric and has no place in our society”

21 March 2025

RSPCA investigators have described the “illegal and barbaric” cockfighting operation which saw two men handed suspended jail terms.


Council seeking court order to remove unauthorised Travellers at town’s park

20 March 2025
Council seeking court order to remove unauthorised Travellers at town’s park

Council seeking court order to remove unauthorised Travellers at town’s park

20 March 2025

A number of caravans have been parked on the green space at Sconce and Devon Park overnight.


“I’m not against unitary authorities, I’m against the rush of what’s happening”

20 March 2025
“I’m not against unitary authorities, I’m against the rush of what’s happening”

“I’m not against unitary authorities, I’m against the rush of what’s happening”

20 March 2025

Councillors have expressed their concerns that the devolution process is being rushed and “putting the cart before the horse”.


“All of my training is gearing up for this”

20 March 2025
“All of my training is gearing up for this”

“All of my training is gearing up for this”

20 March 2025

When his friend was given a devastating diagnosis, his fellow teacher at a Tattershall school decided to get on his bike to help.


Shrek and friends join society’s 90th anniversary celebrations

19 March 2025
Shrek and friends join society’s 90th anniversary celebrations

Shrek and friends join society’s 90th anniversary celebrations

19 March 2025

The town’s thespians are getting ready for their first show of the year which promises to be ‘Shrek-tastic’.


Beryl’s delight as RAFA track down father’s long-lost war medals

19 March 2025
Beryl’s delight as RAFA track down father’s long-lost war medals

Beryl’s delight as RAFA track down father’s long-lost war medals

19 March 2025

The daughter of a World War Two POW is set to receive her father’s long lost war medals thanks to the efforts of Balderton’s veteran support system.

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Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

18 March 2025
Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

18 March 2025

Millions of pounds are set to be invested to support bus services across Nottinghamshire, including 13 bus services in Newark and Sherwood.


‘Exceptionally well built’ bungalow for sale

18 March 2025
‘Exceptionally well built’ bungalow for sale

‘Exceptionally well built’ bungalow for sale

18 March 2025

A contemporarily designed three-bedroom bungalow in Newark is on the market with Richard Watkinson & Partners for offers in the region of £575,000.


Andrew’s thanks to community for ‘overwhelming’ support

18 March 2025
Andrew’s thanks to community for ‘overwhelming’ support

Andrew’s thanks to community for ‘overwhelming’ support

18 March 2025

After receiving positive news from his latest scan, a terminally-ill dad has thanked the community for coming together to help him and his family.


Chairman puts best foot forward for charities

18 March 2025
Chairman puts best foot forward for charities

Chairman puts best foot forward for charities

18 March 2025

More than 60 miles have been covered either by bike or by foot by a councillor on a mission to support three vital charities.


“We need to look through the eyes of the residents and what is best for them”

18 March 2025
“We need to look through the eyes of the residents and what is best for them”

“We need to look through the eyes of the residents and what is best for them”

18 March 2025

The leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council has described the council’s preferred plan for devolution in Nottinghamshire.


Health bosses defend decision not to attend meeting on Newark Hospital

17 March 2025
Health bosses defend decision not to attend meeting on Newark Hospital

Health bosses defend decision not to attend meeting on Newark Hospital

17 March 2025

Health bosses have defended their decision not to attend a meeting regarding the future of Newark hospital’s urgent treatment centre (UTC).


Next round of school’s chess challenge held

14 March 2025
Next round of school’s chess challenge held

Next round of school’s chess challenge held

14 March 2025

Pupils made their move in a bid to become the next young chess champions.


Appeal to GPs to test for pregnancy

13 March 2025
Appeal to GPs to test for pregnancy

Appeal to GPs to test for pregnancy

13 March 2025

After losing their daughter and sister to pregnancy-related complications, a new foundation is appealing to GPs to routinely perform pregnancy tests.


Sleeping under the stars for a good cause

13 March 2025
Sleeping under the stars for a good cause

Sleeping under the stars for a good cause

13 March 2025

The community of Newark all came together to spend the night under the stars to support local young people facing homelessness.


‘Picture perfect’ stage adaptation of crime thriller

12 March 2025
‘Picture perfect’ stage adaptation of crime thriller

‘Picture perfect’ stage adaptation of crime thriller

12 March 2025

As a huge fan of the DCI Roy Grace book series by Peter James, I was very excited to see how the crime thrillers would translate to the stage.


‘I’m so passionate about making sure I give the most perfect experience’

12 March 2025
‘I’m so passionate about making sure I give the most perfect experience’

‘I’m so passionate about making sure I give the most perfect experience’

12 March 2025

A needle-sharp businesswoman has been looking back on her journey from starting in the back room of a salon to now running her own studio in Newark.


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