Human Interest

The Advertiser Ladies Day at Southwell Racecourse promises another successful combination of exciting racing and glamour.

Talented young people have competed to be named young musician of the year.

Free 30 minute car parking has been introduced for three town centre car parks in Newark, aiming to make “popping into town” a better experience.

Plans for a major solar farm have been approved for public examination.

A deal has been struck on the future of a town leisure centre’s leaky pool.

More than one million tonnes of sugar beet have been processed at the Newark factory, which has now closed after another successful campaign.

The mayors of the West Midlands and East Midlands have signed a historic agreement to work closer together to benefit both regions.

The boss of a troubled NHS trust says the organisation will be committed to cooperating with a public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.

An independent charity has launched a campaign to raise £250,000 to carry on its work in helping children recover from abuse.

A horticultural society is inviting the community to attend its annual spring show.

A doting mum has spoken of her pride in her son for aiding his home country’s war effort — having tried to keep him safely away from the conflict.

Diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, 62-year-old Alistair Knott is defying his prognosis by taking on the ultimate test: an Ironman triathlon.

In its weekly voxpop, the Advertiser heard people’s views on whether Wetherspoons should come back to the town centre or not.

A battery energy storage system has been given the go-ahead — despite objections from 201 households with concerns about flooding and noise levels.

Evidence has concluded in the attempted murder trial of Dr Peter Brooks — with none being offered for the defence.

It was udder chaos when a couple’s journey home took an unexpected turn – straight into a herd of wandering cows.

Those who spent their morning volunteering to litter pick in Newark were given a tasty reward by one of the town’s chippies.

Plans have been submitted to turn an unused golf course into a holiday camp with 19 lodges – despite similar plans being rejected previously.

Firefighters are to be armed with sponges and buckets this weekend, to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Police are appealing for information on a woman who was reported missing from the Newark area.