A project to turn an old barge into a floating museum about Newark’s river history received a £500 donation this week from the Newark Navigation Commissioners.
The family of a Newark soldier killed in Afghanistan raised £407 by bag-packing at the town’s Marks and Spencer store.
A mother of two who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram is urging women to attend screening appointments.
A man was taken to hospital on Friday after a car hit a tree in Leadenham.
A schoolboy who starred in a film that he also helped to script, shoot and direct was named best actor at an awards ceremony.
Five squads from the Blue Sapphires Cheerleaders, based at the Charlotte Hamilton School of Dance in Balderton, competed at the BCA International Cheerleading Championships in Coventry at the weekend.
About 50 cheerleaders on Saturday received awards for their efforts and achievements.
Pupils started their summer holidays by returning to school for a week of activities run by parents.
Pig farmer Mr Des Allen has, for many years, been a firm believer of selling his animals locally.
A community allotment project is delivering fresh produce to Newark businesses and selling to residents near to where the food is grown.
The leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Mr Tony Roberts, said he was behind any campaign that encouraged people to buy locally-produced fruit, vegetables and meat.
Newark is one of 22 English towns and cities chosen for a national project encouraging people to buy locally-produced food from local retailers.
Shoppers in Newark were keen to support local businesses although there were concerns about parking and choice. Miss Stacey Brooker (25) of Raglan Gardens, Newark, said the initiative sounded like a good idea.
Many shops in Newark have signed up to the Making Local Food Work initiative.
Plans for a new clubhouse for Newark Rowing Club have been turned down by planning officers using delegated powers.
Newark and Sherwood district councillors have demanded answers over police staffing levels.
A leading member is standing down from Newark Town Council partly, she says, because her views are being ignored.
Plans to replace Sherwood Forest Visitors’ Centre by the end of next year could be delayed.
Thai green curry, vegetarian pasta, and chocolate pudding were on the menu at a summer school this week.
Caledonian Building Services, Carlton-on-Trent, has temporarily laid off 56 of 250 staff in a move blamed on Ministry of Defence delays in placing orders.
