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Renovated period cottage in peaceful village

Renovated period cottage in peaceful village

Renovated period cottage in peaceful village

08 April 2025

A superbly restored detached period cottage in Claypole, is on the market with Richard Watkinson & Partners for offers in the region of £475,000.


Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

08 April 2025

The owner of a pub in a Nottinghamshire village has made changes to its planned opening hours after concerns were raised.


Four-storey apartment block proposed for former ambulance station site

Four-storey apartment block proposed for former ambulance station site

Four-storey apartment block proposed for former ambulance station site

08 April 2025

Plans have been submitted for the demolition of a former ambulance station, and for the construction of 22 apartments in its place.


‘I woke up to a swimming pool’ - father’s appeal after burst pipe ruins home and daughter’s belongings

‘I woke up to a swimming pool’ - father’s appeal after burst pipe ruins home and daughter’s belongings

‘I woke up to a swimming pool’ - father’s appeal after burst pipe ruins home and daughter’s belongings

08 April 2025

A devastated father is appealing to the community to help him and his daughter, 7, to rebuild after their home was ruined by a burst pipe.


Stone masons chisel away on major church restoration

Stone masons chisel away on major church restoration

Stone masons chisel away on major church restoration

08 April 2025

Stone masons are now hard at work securing the future of one of Newark’s most historic landmarks for future generations to enjoy.


County council to benefit from £2.3 million to launch 42 new electric buses

County council to benefit from £2.3 million to launch 42 new electric buses

County council to benefit from £2.3 million to launch 42 new electric buses

08 April 2025

Passengers will soon be able to get on-board with ‘greener, smoother and quieter’ bus journeys after to a £37.5 million Government investment.


Building the case: How police and prosecutors brought surgeon to justice in his absence

Building the case: How police and prosecutors brought surgeon to justice in his absence

Building the case: How police and prosecutors brought surgeon to justice in his absence

07 April 2025

The trial of Dr Peter Brooks has been described as “extremely unusual” by prosecutors, who had to bring him to justice in his absence.


Plastic surgeon found guilty of attempted murder

Plastic surgeon found guilty of attempted murder

Plastic surgeon found guilty of attempted murder

07 April 2025

A plastic surgeon has been found guilty of the attempted murder of his colleague.


Beloved cafe announces closure after nine years of trading

Beloved cafe announces closure after nine years of trading

Beloved cafe announces closure after nine years of trading

07 April 2025

A beloved Newark coffee shop has announced closure with a ‘heavy heart’ after a few ‘very challenging years’.


Council refuses to look at plans for travellers site due to enforcement notice

Council refuses to look at plans for travellers site due to enforcement notice

Council refuses to look at plans for travellers site due to enforcement notice

07 April 2025

A council has refused to make a decision on plans for a travellers site near the A1 because of an enforcement notice in place.


Motorbike without visible number plate seized

Motorbike without visible number plate seized

Motorbike without visible number plate seized

07 April 2025

Officers are appealing to the owner of a motorbike to prove ownership to get his vehicle back.


Residents and tenants invited to share concerns during new estate walkabouts

Residents and tenants invited to share concerns during new estate walkabouts

Residents and tenants invited to share concerns during new estate walkabouts

07 April 2025

A council is inviting tenants and residents to join them on a number of estate walkabouts.


Former stationery store could be turned into residential units

Former stationery store could be turned into residential units

Former stationery store could be turned into residential units

07 April 2025

A proposal to turn a former stationery shop in the heart of Newark into residential units has been supported.


Funding allocation agreed for council’s Community Plan

Funding allocation agreed for council’s Community Plan

Funding allocation agreed for council’s Community Plan

07 April 2025

Plans to improve ocean literacy are set to receive £10,000, as opposed to £45,000 originally allocated, which will be put towards flood prevention.

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Pupils compete in memory of Newark’s sports leader

Pupils compete in memory of Newark’s sports leader

Pupils compete in memory of Newark’s sports leader

07 April 2025

An annual hockey tournament celebrating the life of an inspirational young sports leader saw pupils from seven schools play for the trophy.


Full list of candidates for Nottinghamshire local elections in May

Full list of candidates for Nottinghamshire local elections in May

Full list of candidates for Nottinghamshire local elections in May

06 April 2025

The full list of candidates for the Nottinghamshire County Council election on May 1 has been published.


‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

06 April 2025

Residents have raised “significant concerns” over a pub company’s plans for live music and late-night drinks at a new venue.


Council sees more foster carers signing up than leaving for first time since pandemic

Council sees more foster carers signing up than leaving for first time since pandemic

Council sees more foster carers signing up than leaving for first time since pandemic

06 April 2025

Nottinghamshire County Council has had more foster carers joining the service than leaving for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic.


Do something local to improve your local environment

Do something local to improve your local environment

Do something local to improve your local environment

06 April 2025

With so much negative news about climate change, habitat destruction, forest fires and river pollution incidents, it can sometimes be overwhelming.


‘If they want a second dwelling they should apply for it and not call it an annexe,’ says councillor

‘If they want a second dwelling they should apply for it and not call it an annexe,’ says councillor

‘If they want a second dwelling they should apply for it and not call it an annexe,’ says councillor

06 April 2025

A committee has objected to plans to replace two existing single garages with one annexe, fearing it would become residential.


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