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Flags of Australia and New Zealand to be raised in remembrance

Flags of Australia and New Zealand to be raised in remembrance

Flags of Australia and New Zealand to be raised in remembrance

22 April 2025

Anzac Day is to be observed at Newark Cemetery this Friday.


Flats plan for pub

Flats plan for pub

Flats plan for pub

22 April 2025

A planning application has sought to convert a former pub into flats.


‘I will be sad to see it go if no one decides to take over the toy shop’

‘I will be sad to see it go if no one decides to take over the toy shop’

‘I will be sad to see it go if no one decides to take over the toy shop’

22 April 2025

A toy shop with more than 25 years of history in a town centre is to be let from this summer.


TV antiques expert takes over auction house — as site gets new name and major revamp

TV antiques expert takes over auction house — as site gets new name and major revamp

TV antiques expert takes over auction house — as site gets new name and major revamp

22 April 2025

A well-known face from television is bringing big changes to a much-loved Newark business.


Man, 70, dies after motorbike crash

Man, 70, dies after motorbike crash

Man, 70, dies after motorbike crash

21 April 2025

Police appeal for witnesses after a man has died following a major crash.


Immersive experience tells the tale of Easter

Immersive experience tells the tale of Easter

Immersive experience tells the tale of Easter

21 April 2025

A cathedral’s interactive family trail has told the Easter story through an amazing exhibition.


Families enjoy cracking good Easter fun

Families enjoy cracking good Easter fun

Families enjoy cracking good Easter fun

21 April 2025

Families made the most of the bank holiday sunshine and enjoyed dozens of town centre activities.


Cubs help create hats for Ukraine

Cubs help create hats for Ukraine

Cubs help create hats for Ukraine

21 April 2025

Children at scouting group group have been playing their part in supporting Ukraine.


Artists open studio doors to visitors

Artists open studio doors to visitors

Artists open studio doors to visitors

21 April 2025

Creatives from across the district are to open up their studios to visitors — including a Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year finalist.


Bramley offshoot to continue tree’s legacy

Bramley offshoot to continue tree’s legacy

Bramley offshoot to continue tree’s legacy

21 April 2025

An offshoot from the original Bramley Apple tree is to be planted just yards away in a pub garden.


Pedal and polar power help golfers raise thousands for charity

Pedal and polar power help golfers raise thousands for charity

Pedal and polar power help golfers raise thousands for charity

21 April 2025

Two golf captains have raised thousands after putting themselves to the test on long distance challenges.


Police close major route due to collision

Police close major route due to collision

Police close major route due to collision

20 April 2025

Motorists have been warned of a serious collision on a busy route this Easter Sunday.


Churches come together to share Easter message

Churches come together to share Easter message

Churches come together to share Easter message

20 April 2025

Priests and parishioners representing a dozen Newark Churches have come together to share the message of Easter.


Aesthetics business named finalist in national awards

Aesthetics business named finalist in national awards

Aesthetics business named finalist in national awards

20 April 2025

A beauty and aesthetics clinic in a town has been named a finalist in the prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards, proudly representing Nottinghamshire.


Fitness business invests in seated bikes for elders following grant

Fitness business invests in seated bikes for elders following grant

Fitness business invests in seated bikes for elders following grant

20 April 2025

A fitness business owner has invested grant money in new equipment including seated bikes which are making his customers ‘happy and stronger’.


Artist named official painter for UK’s biggest railway festival

Artist named official painter for UK’s biggest railway festival

Artist named official painter for UK’s biggest railway festival

20 April 2025

An artist who depicted Britain’s railway throughout his 40-year career has been chosen as a resident artist for the UK’s biggest railway celebration.


Unlocking the history of town’s dragon

Unlocking the history of town’s dragon

Unlocking the history of town’s dragon

20 April 2025

A literary historian is to explore the significance of a dragon carving — and what it says about a town’s history.


Families make most of free holiday activities

Families make most of free holiday activities

Families make most of free holiday activities

19 April 2025

Children in Newark have been enjoying free activities and meals during the school Easter break thanks to an initiative for disadvantaged families.


Charity awarded national lottery grant to buy life-saving equipment

Charity awarded national lottery grant to buy life-saving equipment

Charity awarded national lottery grant to buy life-saving equipment

19 April 2025

A charity dedicated to saving lives in the community has received a £11,900 grant to buy new defibrillators.


MP explains why he’s taking on marathon challenge

MP explains why he’s taking on marathon challenge

MP explains why he’s taking on marathon challenge

18 April 2025

Newark’s MP will run the London Marathon in aid of an armed forces charity.


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