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“All of my training is gearing up for this”

“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.


“We need to be sure it's saving lives and injuries”

“We need to be sure it's saving lives and injuries”

“We need to be sure it's saving lives and injuries”

20 March 2025

A campaign to introduce 20mph speed limits in parts of Nottinghamshire took a step forward as more than 500 people attended an online webinar.


We tried Newark’s first-ever sushi and every piece was heaven sent

We tried Newark’s first-ever sushi and every piece was heaven sent

We tried Newark’s first-ever sushi and every piece was heaven sent

20 March 2025

I suppose most people have heard of the Cookie Monster. Well I am the sushi monster so I had to take myself to Newark’s first sushi restaurant.


Healthcare staff back strike action in pay row, union says

Healthcare staff back strike action in pay row, union says

Healthcare staff back strike action in pay row, union says

19 March 2025

Hundreds of healthcare assistants have voted for strike action in a row over pay, a union has claimed.


Widening reach of skill-building community grant scheme

Widening reach of skill-building community grant scheme

Widening reach of skill-building community grant scheme

19 March 2025

Eligibility criteria for community grants has been changed to ensure more residents can learn new skills and improve their quality of life.


Residents concerned that new stadium may delay long-time waiting for regeneration plans

Residents concerned that new stadium may delay long-time waiting for regeneration plans

Residents concerned that new stadium may delay long-time waiting for regeneration plans

19 March 2025

Residents share concerns over the plans to build a new £1.5m sports stadium and how it could delay the Yorke Drive’s regeneration scheme.


Hyper-realistic cake baker aiming to defend county show title

Hyper-realistic cake baker aiming to defend county show title

Hyper-realistic cake baker aiming to defend county show title

19 March 2025

An amateur baker whose hyper-realistic cake of a gardening scene “put the edible into incredible” is getting ready to defend her county show win.


Rainbow walk raises smiles for pupil after cancer diagnosis

Rainbow walk raises smiles for pupil after cancer diagnosis

Rainbow walk raises smiles for pupil after cancer diagnosis

19 March 2025

Schoolchildren have taken on a rainbow fundraising walk in support of their classmate after her cancer diagnosis.

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Exhibition celebrates the lives of duchesses and mother figures

Exhibition celebrates the lives of duchesses and mother figures

Exhibition celebrates the lives of duchesses and mother figures

19 March 2025

Five centuries of motherhood will be showcased at a Lincolnshire venue this month.


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

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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Family business a year away from a 50-year milestone

Family business a year away from a 50-year milestone

Family business a year away from a 50-year milestone

19 March 2025

A family business with nearly 50 years of trading says to be proud of its ‘happy’ customer base.


Tapas bar dream to come true as it opens this week

Tapas bar dream to come true as it opens this week

Tapas bar dream to come true as it opens this week

19 March 2025

A new bar in Newark is set to open this week, and the owners are hoping the business will be the town’s ‘biggest and most successful venue’.


Dancers aged 3 to 80 take over the stage with ‘electric energy’

Dancers aged 3 to 80 take over the stage with ‘electric energy’

Dancers aged 3 to 80 take over the stage with ‘electric energy’

19 March 2025

Over 200 dancing students from the age of three to the age of 80 performed at a school’s annual show.


Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

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.


District’s beauty showcased in photography competition

District’s beauty showcased in photography competition

District’s beauty showcased in photography competition

18 March 2025

Winners have been selected from almost 250 photographs submitted to a district-wide competition.


Fire service pushing to recruit more on-call firefighters in rural locations

Fire service pushing to recruit more on-call firefighters in rural locations

Fire service pushing to recruit more on-call firefighters in rural locations

18 March 2025

Nottinghamshire’s fire service is pushing for more on-call firefighters to join — with three stations’ available hours “well below target”.


Utility pipes could be contributing to village’s flooding problems

Utility pipes could be contributing to village’s flooding problems

Utility pipes could be contributing to village’s flooding problems

18 March 2025

New machinery found that two different utility providers installed their services through a village’s Victorian drain.


‘Exceptionally well built’ bungalow for sale

‘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.


Stamp Duty Changes: What Homebuyers Need to Know Before April 2025

Stamp Duty Changes: What Homebuyers Need to Know Before April 2025

Stamp Duty Changes: What Homebuyers Need to Know Before April 2025

18 March 2025

As a conveyancer at Ringrose Law, I work with homebuyers every day, guiding them through the legal aspects of property transactions.


A ‘novelty’ bar is soon to add to the fun at town events

A ‘novelty’ bar is soon to add to the fun at town events

A ‘novelty’ bar is soon to add to the fun at town events

18 March 2025

Residents’ town-centre beach trip could soon be complemented with an outdoor bar.


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