Environment

A workshop about how to re-purpose single-use plastics was organised by environmental campaigner Alexandra Abraham.

Residents in Newark and Sherwood are today being urged to remain vigilant after flooding threatened homes in Newark.

A yellow warning of rain for the Newark and surrounding area has been issued by the Met Office.

The Enironment Agency has confirmed that river levels are now falling at the Farndon river gauge, and are now below the flood risk threshold.

Via East Midlands is consulting on behalf of the highways authority, Nottinghamshire County Council, in respect of the complaints.

Nottinghamshire Police are warning people in Newark to heed flooding advice, as the A617 at Kelham Bridge is closed and Tolney Lane is evacuated.

The Environment Agency has issued red flood warnings for Newark, as well as others in the area.

This week's district council planning applications include proposals to change the use of a retail unit in Newark.

They made the trip to Lovers' Lane Primary School to help restore picnic benches and learning areas to perfect condition.

Nottinghamshire County Council has urged residents to remain vigilant and prepared for further possible flooding.

The planning committee voted in favour of an application confirming aspects of a three-home housing development.

It is part of the cross-council funded scheme that aims to protect 240 properties and 60 businesses.

The trail will allow cyclists and walkers to travel around the A1133 without having to use the busy road.

Watch This Space ­hopes to identify, publicise and protect such spaces in and around Newark.

The proposed development, off Lord Hawke Way and Bowbridge Road, Newark, is an allocated site for the provision of housing.

Florence Haycock, 86, of Trinity Road, has been living with mice in her home for seven months.

Newark Rugby Club has cancelled its bonfire night on Tuesday, November 5.

The Environment Agency said the warning was taken down on Wednesday at 6pm due to improving weather conditions.

Firefighters have been busy rescuing people and animals from the flooding across the Newark area.

The town also retained its gold standard thanks to dedicated volunteer and paid litter-pickers.