27 June 2008
A conservationist has been hand-rearing a jackdaw that fell down a chimney into her home.
27 June 2008
Newark is set to head a bid from a group of European market towns for a share of a multi-million pound EU hand- out.
27 June 2008
Nottinghamshire’s infantry battalion is almost 100 men under-strength, according to figures released to the House of Commons.
27 June 2008
Two pupils at a village school have been elected junior police community support officers as part of an anti-bullying scheme.
27 June 2008
A nine-year-old footballer had a haircut on Tuesday and raised £300 in sponsorship for the James Lilley Leukaemia Appeal.
27 June 2008
A unique medieval finger ring featuring two snake heads was among seven items declared treasure by the Nottinghamshire coroner on Friday.
27 June 2008
A former village post office is tasting success as an old-fashioned sweet shop.
27 June 2008
A couple from the Advertiser area have helped East Midlands Ambulance Service to improve its care of people with motor neurone disease.
27 June 2008
Plans for a wind turbine that divided opinion in two neighbouring villages have been given the go-ahead.
20 June 2008
A pensioner who has baked cakes for the Maplebeck Garden Fete for more than 30 years was given a commemorative plate in recognition of her contribution.
20 June 2008
A women’s prison near Newark has a farm shop that is open to the public.
20 June 2008
A scheme that helps elderly people in Newark and Sherwood retain their independence in their own homes has reached a major milestone.
20 June 2008
Young people are risking their lives by climbing up and down the walls of Newark Castle.
20 June 2008
An architect, two head-teachers and a woman who has dedicated her life to treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife were among those in the Advertiser area to be named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
20 June 2008
A couple want urgent action to cut the number of lorries travelling through their village.
20 June 2008
A pub landlord who became a fully-qualified teacher only two years ago has been nominated for a regional award by his pupils.
20 June 2008
Parents are angry that youths have vandalised equipment at a children’s play area in Newark within a month of the completion of £42,000-worth of improvements.
20 June 2008
An open gardens event with a scarecrow trail raised about £1,650 for a new village hall and sports facility in Bassingham.
20 June 2008
Any plans for a walk-in health centre in Newark will be opposed by Newark and Sherwood District Council.
20 June 2008
Newark and Sherwood has beaten the rest of the county when it comes to having the best community beat policemen.
