Fun in the sun

Newark and Nottinghamshire Show organisers have made a £120,000 investment in preparation for this weekend’s big event, as the forecasters predict clear skies will bring fun in the sun.

Fosse hopes rise

The MP for Newark, Mr Patrick Mercer, is optimistic for the first time that the dualling of the A46 will go ahead.

Council thieves cost the taxpayer

Two former employees of Newark and Sherwood District Council who stole from Kelham Hall have been ordered to carry out community service.

Fines for dirty dogs

Newark and Sherwood District Council is introducing new powers to allow its employees to issue fines to dog-owners who do not clean up when their pets foul in public places.

Glass library a clear winner after 20 years

Past and present staff of Newark Library along with its users will on Monday mark the 20th anniversary of the building.

Dirty streets slur annoys

Is there a street near you that’s a blackspot for litter, or do you agree with Newark and Sherwood District Council that Newark’s streets are clean? Contact the Advertiser newsdesk on 01636 681234.

Displays lure 1,000

The third annual Newark Day attracted more than 1,000 people on Sunday.

Stalls show plenty to do in town

More than 60 organisations and clubs set up stalls either in the Market Place or in the Town Hall to help promote what they do.

Club supports heart charity

There was a special guest at Newark Business Club on Friday — one-year-old Emma Linsey, who was born with a hole in her heart.

Ward standards cause concern

A retired nurse has criticised conditions and care on a ward at Newark Hospital where her 87-year-old brother was treated.

Students help to grow in confidence

Planting seeds, growing vegetables and plants and cutting grass and hedges are among the jobs seven people with special needs have completed to gain a qualification in horticulture.

Former footballer tells of his drink and drugs battle

A former professional footballer who has overcome drink and drug addiction hopes his experiences can help prevent other young people following that route.

Firm wins fight for warehouse

A garden furniture company has won its appeal to allow extra warehouses on its village site.

Phone row over castle victim

An unconscious woman spent the night behind the locked gates of the grounds of Newark Castle and when she was found by a passer-by, it is claimed, he was denied the use of the telephone in The Gilstrap Centre to ring for help.

Pupils scoop a win

Twelve pupils at the Grove School, Balderton, have won an annual competition for the best newsletter for the second consecutive year.

Painful start for new chairman

The new chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council was unanimously elected in his absence on Tuesday because he was at home with shingles.

Slow to see broken leg

A man who fell off a ladder went home from Newark Hospital after being told he had not broken his leg, only to find out five days later that he had.

Chalking up food success

A village pub has been named one of the best 50 in the country.

On course to complete £4m school

Pupils are on course to move into their new £4.1m school in September after the final brick was laid on Wednesday.

New council united to help community

The first meeting of Fernwood Parish Council took place at St Giles’ Church Hall, Balderton on Wednesday.

No weekly collections

Newark and Sherwood District Council will not follow Lincoln City Council in bringing back weekly rubbish collections during the summer.

Crime figures up by 27%

There were 59 more reported crimes in Bingham last year — an increase of nearly 30% — according to latest police figures.

Banking on glass trial

In less than two months glass recycling facilities are due to return to Bingham after a three-year absence.

Ballet career given help

A teenage dancer has received sponsorship to help her to continue training with the New English Contemporary Ballet.

Mayor has formula for town’s progress

A former Mastermind champion is the new Mayor of Bingham.

Final push for church project

A professional fundraiser has been hired by Bingham Methodist Church to help secure the remaining money needed to build its new £1.9m centre.

Parking charges agreed, but Sundays will be free

Parking charges are to be introduced in Southwell, despite a petition signed by almost 2,500 people objecting to the idea.

Support for mast protest

A group campaigning for the removal of a mobile phone mast in Southwell are supporting a similar campaign in Suffolk.

Sporting theme for flowers

The Olympic Games was the theme for a flower festival that attracted around 650 people at the weekend.

Verger fulfilled life’s vocation

Tributes have been paid to a verger at Southwell Minster who died suddenly at his home this week.

Old boys revisit school days

Former pupils of the Minster Grammar School, Southwell, recalled their school days at a reunion on Friday.

Top award for Scout leader

A Scout leader who has worked with young people for more than 30 years has been honoured with one of the movement’s highest awards.

Pleasing results at pamper night

A ladies’ pamper evening at the Minster School, Southwell, was such a success that it could become an annual event.

Pictures brighten wait for patients

Photographs of local landscapes are providing light relief for patients at Southwell Medical Centre.

Hopes rise for hamlet footpath

A footpath could finally be installed on a busy road linking a tiny hamlet with Southwell.

Pride for team

More than 400 fans of Ollerton Town Football Club travelled to Meadow Lane, home of Notts County, on Wednesday to see their team play in the final of the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup for the first time in 70 years.

Course ends on high note

A mother with a love of music and who was inspired to become a teacher after helping at her son’s school is set to achieve her aim after completing an Open University degree.