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Andrew’s thanks to community for ‘overwhelming’ support

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

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”

“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.


Young people celebrated for their hard-work, courage and resilience

Young people celebrated for their hard-work, courage and resilience

Young people celebrated for their hard-work, courage and resilience

18 March 2025

Nine young people from the area were recognised for their bravery and hard work at an awards ceremony.


Firefighters roll out new gear to tackle EV fires

Firefighters roll out new gear to tackle EV fires

Firefighters roll out new gear to tackle EV fires

17 March 2025

New specialised equipment has been rolled out, to help firefighters tackle electric vehicle fires.


Fake council tax letters being sent to households

Fake council tax letters being sent to households

Fake council tax letters being sent to households

17 March 2025

The district council is raising awareness to a fake letter is being sent to households across the district.


National Youth Strategy to provide opportunities for youngsters

National Youth Strategy to provide opportunities for youngsters

National Youth Strategy to provide opportunities for youngsters

17 March 2025

Wherever a young person grows up, they should have the support they need so that they are able to thrive, writes Michelle Welsh, MP for Sherwood.


Youth graffiti projects spark creativity and safer communities

Youth graffiti projects spark creativity and safer communities

Youth graffiti projects spark creativity and safer communities

17 March 2025

A group of youths transformed a store shed into a colourful canvas of creativity due to a new community safety and youth engagement project.


Fashion mums to host clothing waste prevention event

Fashion mums to host clothing waste prevention event

Fashion mums to host clothing waste prevention event

17 March 2025

Two fashionista mums who started a sustainable clothing business are launching an event dedicated to saving clothing waste.


Health bosses defend decision not to attend meeting on Newark Hospital

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).


‘Profound and urgent’ concerns cast shadow on solar plans for residents

‘Profound and urgent’ concerns cast shadow on solar plans for residents

‘Profound and urgent’ concerns cast shadow on solar plans for residents

17 March 2025

Rural villages which could be surrounded by a 3,950-acre solar farm are calling on their council and MPs to look at the project in more depth.

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Spring migration paints an ever-changing picture

Spring migration paints an ever-changing picture

Spring migration paints an ever-changing picture

16 March 2025

Spring bird migration has been described as the great rush north with birds racing back to their favoured northerly breeding grounds.


Appeal launched to find man missing from Newark

Appeal launched to find man missing from Newark

Appeal launched to find man missing from Newark

16 March 2025

The police have launched an appeal for a 56-year-old man who was reported missing.


Plans to build five ‘shell homes’ objected

Plans to build five ‘shell homes’ objected

Plans to build five ‘shell homes’ objected

16 March 2025

A planning committee has objected to a proposal to build five self-build and custom-built detached houses with private drives.


Secrets of spectacular night-sky photography to be shared

Secrets of spectacular night-sky photography to be shared

Secrets of spectacular night-sky photography to be shared

16 March 2025

An IT manager turned pro photographer is to host an unforgettable evening under the stars.


Pub invests in community projects following award success

Pub invests in community projects following award success

Pub invests in community projects following award success

15 March 2025

A pub is investing £1,000 into community projects after reaching the final six in the Community Hero category at The Great British Pub Awards.


Installation of new signage outside school supported

Installation of new signage outside school supported

Installation of new signage outside school supported

15 March 2025

The installation of new signage outside a primary school has been supported by a council.


Dog trainer shines at Crufts with multiple victories

Dog trainer shines at Crufts with multiple victories

Dog trainer shines at Crufts with multiple victories

14 March 2025

Britain’s Got Talent finalist and famed dog trainer Lucy Heath has achieved a remarkable feat at Crufts 2025, claiming three titles.


Next round of school’s chess challenge held

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.


Soft play plans to be explored

Soft play plans to be explored

Soft play plans to be explored

14 March 2025

Keen to open up the town’s ballroom to more visitors, councillors have agreed to investigate running soft play sessions for toddlers at the venue.


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