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Mayor ‘proud of progress’ as she marks first year in office

Mayor ‘proud of progress’ as she marks first year in office

Mayor ‘proud of progress’ as she marks first year in office

07 May 2025

After securing millions of pounds of investment, and working to put the region on the map, a Mayor is celebrating a successful first year in office.


Communities supported to hold VE Day events

Communities supported to hold VE Day events

Communities supported to hold VE Day events

07 May 2025

Dozens of communities have been able to hold VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations thanks to support from Newark and Sherwood District Council.


How the Advertiser reported on VE Day 80 years ago

How the Advertiser reported on VE Day 80 years ago

How the Advertiser reported on VE Day 80 years ago

07 May 2025

As VE Day’s 80th anniversary approaches, we took a look back in the Advertiser archives at how we reported on the historic event.


Conservatives vow to hold new Reform council to account

Conservatives vow to hold new Reform council to account

Conservatives vow to hold new Reform council to account

07 May 2025

The re-elected county Conservative leader has vowed to continue focus on delivering priorities — while holding the new Reform leadership to account.


New banking hub opens doors in town centre

New banking hub opens doors in town centre

New banking hub opens doors in town centre

07 May 2025

A new banking hub has opened doors at a temporary location to serve the banking needs of the town’s residents and businesses.


Memories of VE Day 80 years on: “We danced in the streets knowing the world would never be the same again”

Memories of VE Day 80 years on: “We danced in the streets knowing the world would never be the same again”

Memories of VE Day 80 years on: “We danced in the streets knowing the world would never be the same again”

07 May 2025

This week, the country will come together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


New dessert shop to open doors in aid of a financially struggling business

New dessert shop to open doors in aid of a financially struggling business

New dessert shop to open doors in aid of a financially struggling business

07 May 2025

A town’s last remaining soft play centre is to open a new business within the premises, with hopes of battling current financial struggles.


Reform expected to decide new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council by Monday

Reform expected to decide new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council by Monday

Reform expected to decide new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council by Monday

06 May 2025

Reform UK is expected to decide who will be the new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council by Monday.


“Even one incident of this nature is too many”

“Even one incident of this nature is too many”

“Even one incident of this nature is too many”

06 May 2025

After two separate stabbings in town over the last week, the area’s Inspector has made a pledge to keep knife crime down.


Fundraising page launched to help ‘Cookie’s’ daughters plan for future

Fundraising page launched to help ‘Cookie’s’ daughters plan for future

Fundraising page launched to help ‘Cookie’s’ daughters plan for future

06 May 2025

Funds are being raised to help provide for the future of a Newark father of three’s teenaged daughters after his tragic death.


Generations come together for VE Day funday

Generations come together for VE Day funday

Generations come together for VE Day funday

06 May 2025

Veterans and octogenarians enjoyed an afternoon tea in the park to mark the anniversary of VE Day — in an event which aimed to unite generations.


Life-saving charity receives donation of over £7,000

Life-saving charity receives donation of over £7,000

Life-saving charity receives donation of over £7,000

06 May 2025

A logistics company raised over £7,000 for a charity that can make ‘the difference between life and death’ through the Heli-raiser Challenge.


“Crossing that line was a mix of relief, pride, and overwhelming gratitude”

“Crossing that line was a mix of relief, pride, and overwhelming gratitude”

“Crossing that line was a mix of relief, pride, and overwhelming gratitude”

06 May 2025

A Newark woman has spoken of her “unforgettable experience” of completing the London Marathon despite admitting that she was “not a runner”


Reform say they will ‘work tirelessly to improve people’s lives’ following county election victory

Reform say they will ‘work tirelessly to improve people’s lives’ following county election victory

Reform say they will ‘work tirelessly to improve people’s lives’ following county election victory

06 May 2025

The local elections saw a seismic shift in the political landscape of Nottinghamshire, with Reform UK taking control of the county council.

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Construction begins on field site without permission

Construction begins on field site without permission

Construction begins on field site without permission

06 May 2025

Another apparent Traveller site has begun to take shape in the district without planning permission.


Business celebrates a decade of growth and success

Business celebrates a decade of growth and success

Business celebrates a decade of growth and success

06 May 2025

A cleaning company is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 10 years of serving the community.


Dad of three hopes for pioneering treatment rise with stable scan

Dad of three hopes for pioneering treatment rise with stable scan

Dad of three hopes for pioneering treatment rise with stable scan

06 May 2025

A dad of three was given a glimmer of hope in his battle with a terminal illness as he is a step closer to being able to undergo pioneering treatment.


Tributes paid to “truly extraordinary” businessman

Tributes paid to “truly extraordinary” businessman

Tributes paid to “truly extraordinary” businessman

06 May 2025

Tributes have been paid to a pioneering and much-loved figure in the sport and play construction industry, following his death.


Sing-along marks anniversary of victory

Sing-along marks anniversary of victory

Sing-along marks anniversary of victory

05 May 2025

An assisted living complex has marked VE Day’s 80th anniversary with a special party.


Nottinghamshire forest fires up celebrations after firm’s donation

Nottinghamshire forest fires up celebrations after firm’s donation

Nottinghamshire forest fires up celebrations after firm’s donation

05 May 2025

An outdoor activity centre that has been enjoyed by thousands of scouts for decades has received a financial boost from a local packaging firm.


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