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Parents’ warning after suspicious man seen around primary school

Parents’ warning after suspicious man seen around primary school

Parents’ warning after suspicious man seen around primary school

07 November 2025

A village school is reassuring parents and asking locals not to speculate online after a suspicious character was seen around school grounds.


More than 8,000 pothole repairs expected to be finished by December

More than 8,000 pothole repairs expected to be finished by December

More than 8,000 pothole repairs expected to be finished by December

07 November 2025

More than 8,000 Nottinghamshire potholes will be fixed by December this year, according to a senior councillor.


Newly-elected Reform councillors ‘thrilled to make history’ with by-election wins

Newly-elected Reform councillors ‘thrilled to make history’ with by-election wins

Newly-elected Reform councillors ‘thrilled to make history’ with by-election wins

07 November 2025

New councillors have said they are “thrilled to make history”, becoming the district’s first ever Reform representatives.


Historic hall featured in new Amazon Prime film

Historic hall featured in new Amazon Prime film

Historic hall featured in new Amazon Prime film

07 November 2025

A historic hall in the Newark area is featured in a newly released Amazon Prime film.


Should fireworks be restricted to official displays?

Should fireworks be restricted to official displays?

Should fireworks be restricted to official displays?

07 November 2025

Bonfire Night is a celebration of the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and the day is known for its big fires and firework displays.


‘The children are our future’ — young people praised at schools’ climate event

‘The children are our future’ — young people praised at schools’ climate event

‘The children are our future’ — young people praised at schools’ climate event

07 November 2025

Children have come together to brainstorm ideas of how to take action and make their world a better place at an annual youth event.


Welcoming Pilates community expands with opening of second studio

Welcoming Pilates community expands with opening of second studio

Welcoming Pilates community expands with opening of second studio

07 November 2025

A new boutique Pilates studio has opened its doors — offering new tower reformers, a welcoming community, and a focus on mental and physical health.


Reform win both wards at district by-election

Reform win both wards at district by-election

Reform win both wards at district by-election

06 November 2025

Reform have been elected to Newark and Sherwood District Council for the first time ever, after winning both wards in the district by-election.


New features announced for magical after-dark experience

New features announced for magical after-dark experience

New features announced for magical after-dark experience

06 November 2025

New features have been announced for a magical after-dark experience at an award-winning farm attraction, which is opening in less than three weeks.


Families left ‘broken’ and let down by SEND service

Families left ‘broken’ and let down by SEND service

Families left ‘broken’ and let down by SEND service

06 November 2025

A Nottinghamshire mum says special needs service failings have left her family “broken” and her son “distressed”.


Newark MP told off by GMB’s Kate Garraway for swearing on live TV

Newark MP told off by GMB’s Kate Garraway for swearing on live TV

Newark MP told off by GMB’s Kate Garraway for swearing on live TV

06 November 2025

Newark MP Robert Jenrick found himself in hot water this morning (Thursday) after swearing on live TV.


‘I hope you’re happy, I am gutted‘ — CIC’s anger as chickens supporting food bank appeal stolen

‘I hope you’re happy, I am gutted‘ — CIC’s anger as chickens supporting food bank appeal stolen

‘I hope you’re happy, I am gutted‘ — CIC’s anger as chickens supporting food bank appeal stolen

06 November 2025

Chickens belonging to a Sutton on Trent CIC providing eggs for those in need have been taken, leaving the family ‘gutted’.


Christmas toy appeal launches — ‘every toy, every pound, every act of kindness adds up to something extraordinary’

Christmas toy appeal launches — ‘every toy, every pound, every act of kindness adds up to something extraordinary’

Christmas toy appeal launches — ‘every toy, every pound, every act of kindness adds up to something extraordinary’

06 November 2025

An annual appeal is aiming to ensure every child has a present to open on Christmas morning.


Be bright, be seen, stay safe

Be bright, be seen, stay safe

Be bright, be seen, stay safe

06 November 2025

Today, the Advertiser is launching its Be Bright, Be Seen campaign, aimed at helping youngsters across the area stay safe this winter.


‘I don’t want any other family to go through what we’re going through’

‘I don’t want any other family to go through what we’re going through’

‘I don’t want any other family to go through what we’re going through’

06 November 2025

A bereaved family of fundraisers is aiming to prevent others from suffering the effects of knife crime as they have — and you can help them.


‘I try to think of how he still helped others after his death, but I would rather have my son back,’ says bereaved father

‘I try to think of how he still helped others after his death, but I would rather have my son back,’ says bereaved father

‘I try to think of how he still helped others after his death, but I would rather have my son back,’ says bereaved father

06 November 2025

Organ donation can bring many emotions — from sadness at losing a loved one to the bittersweet knowledge that donating their organs has saved a life.


‘Why is there such a stigma around being single?’ says new event’s organiser

‘Why is there such a stigma around being single?’ says new event’s organiser

‘Why is there such a stigma around being single?’ says new event’s organiser

06 November 2025

A 40s-plus single mingle event is being launched, aiming to change the dynamic of dating and stop the stigma around being single


Council gives the gift of free weekend parking this Christmas

Council gives the gift of free weekend parking this Christmas

Council gives the gift of free weekend parking this Christmas

05 November 2025

To support businesses and encourage people to enjoy the district’s town centres this festive season, a council is to offer free weekend parking.


Man prohibited from accessing property following reports of antisocial behaviour

Man prohibited from accessing property following reports of antisocial behaviour

Man prohibited from accessing property following reports of antisocial behaviour

05 November 2025

A Newark resident has been issued with a Closure Order following reports of antisocial behaviour such as drug dealing and use, and loud parties.

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Fraudster jailed after stealing more than £145,000 from elderly woman

Fraudster jailed after stealing more than £145,000 from elderly woman

Fraudster jailed after stealing more than £145,000 from elderly woman

05 November 2025

A fraudster was exposed after his elderly victim discovered that tens of thousands of pounds had been taken from her account without her knowledge.


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