Environment

A public consultation has been launched into open space provision in Newark and Sherwood.

There have been several reports of illegal fishing, poaching and anti-social behaviour near bodies of water in Newark and Sherwood.

A total of 16 suspects have been served notices for fishing offences.

Fire crews were mobilised to a tree fire in Newark this evening (Saturday).

Two teenagers stranded on a cliff were rescued by Newark firefighters.

Using a registered waste removal service: perfectly fine. Paying a waste cowboy for a tip run: face a massive fine. That's the council's warning.

Swifts, swallows and martins are, for many, an evocative and welcome part of a typical British summer, writes Erin McDaid.

A Nottinghamshire County Council pensions meeting was held up for eight minutes by Extinction Rebellion campaigners shouting from the public gallery.

Newark has experienced several thunderstorms this week.

Nottinghamshire is in the top five counties in England and Wales for the most reported air gun attacks on animals and wildlife.

Newark and Southwell will be promoted as destinations to domestic tourists as part of a major national drive.

A new forest school will offer children the chance to reap the benefits of learning in the great outdoors.

People are being asked for their views on a number of sites that could become home to Travellers or Gypsies.

A supermarket chain says it is installing the UK's largest charging network for electric cars under its expansion plans.

A groundskeeper has spoken of the disgusting behaviour he has witnessed from the public while at work.

A seven-year-old who fought to protect trees two years ago is angry history is repeating itself.

As the most-welcome heatwave continues in to the weekend, why not enjoy the weather in a beautiful garden?

Some fully vaccinated workers may be exempt from quarantine if told to self-isolate after coming in to close contact with a positive covid case.

A managing director’s plans to expand his animal feed business were refused.

The new Police and Crime Commissioner heard the views of Newark residents on a live stream.