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Eco-town dropped

Eco-town dropped

Proposals for a 6,000-home eco-town at the former RAF Newton site were yesterday rejected by the Government.


End in sight for access row

End in sight for access row

Residents of a housing estate hope they will finally have a solution to parking problems that have been an issue for 40 years.


Family life afloat

Family life afloat

This photograph, of a family of swans on the River Trent, was taken by Advertiser reader Mr Edward Ross.


Firms’ dismay at store plans

Firms’ dismay at store plans

Two businessmen face having to relocate if plans to build a Tesco in Bingham go ahead.


Gymnast helps next generation

Gymnast helps next generation

A young gymnast who is hoping to compete in the 2012 Olympics led sessions for children at a Southwell preschool.


Head’s work praised

Head’s work praised

A primary school has been rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors.


Heads set for new challenge

Heads set for new challenge

Two heads bid farewell to their Southwell schools when the summer holidays begin today.


HQ facilities on show

HQ facilities on show

The new Scout and Guide headquarters at Collingham was open to the public on Saturday.


Lessons learnt at a stroke

Lessons learnt at a stroke

A painter and decorator is helping young people at Newark Emmaus Trust to become more independent by passing on his skills.


Look out there’s a PI about

Look out there’s a PI about

A man who admits to being nosey has earned his dream job keeping tabs on other people.


Market ideas sought

Market ideas sought

Alfresco dining and themed days to attract visitors to Bingham Market Place are just two ideas being put forward to make better use of the town’s centrepiece.


Narrow escape from A46 lorry crash

Narrow escape from A46 lorry crash

A family escaped serious injury on Tuesday afternoon when they were involved in the latest accident on the A46.


Patients return for vaccinations

Patients return for vaccinations

A third of patients given vaccines that health chiefs admitted were unlikely to be fully effective have been re-immunised.


Plans spark safety fears

Plans spark safety fears

Children’s safety was among the concerns for planners who rejected an application for 23 homes in Balderton.


Pressing for protection

Pressing for protection

A leading archaeologist has branded the development of a site known for its Roman remains as cultural vandalism.


Professor wants Roman site saved

Professor wants Roman site saved

A leading archaeologist has branded the development of a site known for its Roman remains as cultural vandalism.


Pupils are top for teamwork

Pupils are top for teamwork

A team from Claypole Primary School won a county award in an Army-run competition testing mental and physical strength.


Pupils focus on history

Pupils focus on history

A timeline depicting historical events from the age of the dinosaurs to the tsunami disaster in 2004 has been made by pupils at a Balderton primary school.


Race for life: Fun with a serious message

Race for life: Fun with a serious message

Sisters Miss Karen Hudson (48) of Kingsway, Balderton, and Mrs Shirley Hall (51) of Milton Street, Balderton, took part in memory of their aunt, Mrs Kathleen Stephenson, who died from breast cancer two years ago.


Race for life: Run a tribute to sufferers

Race for life: Run a tribute to sufferers

The 2,060 women and girls who took part in Wednesday’s Race For Life at Newark Showground are expected to have raised just under £90,000 between them for Cancer Research UK.


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