Human Interest

Councillors have hit out at the “horrific acts of vandalism” which has seen much damage caused to one of the town’s newly renovated parks.

A town centre street will be closed for over 10 days next week due to a new electricity supply installation.

Rural crime and wildlife officers have been armed with new equipment to enhance animal welfare and public safety.

More than 700 low-level offenders have taken part in a pioneering scheme which puts them to work improving the communities they offended in.

Plans to build a portable classroom at a village pre-school have been approved — despite objections from parish councillors and residents.

A group of firefighters are ready to take on an exhausting endurance challenge which will put their fitness to the test in the name of a good cause.

An initiative to help struggling mums and babies has gone from strength to strength — and has expanded its reach to help more families in need.

As National Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, an MP has praised the work of volunteers she has met across her constituency.

Businesses from the area are invited to take part in a ‘transformative’ morning workshop designed to elevate their brand and boost confidence.

A nursery manager who goes ‘above and beyond’ for children in her care has attended a royal garden party.

A business specialising in embroidery and printed garments has double their productions after receiving a funding boost.

A new police dog and handler will soon be on patrol in Nottinghamshire.

An abnormal load is to be escorted through the area tomorrow (June 8).

Improvement works to make a Newark tourist attraction more safe and secure were unanimously approved.

A bumper night of music and have-a-go entertainment is planned for a glamping site’s third mini-festival.

A teacher has released his debut novel — taking a humorous look at life in the classroom.

Nottinghamshire Police have launched an appeal to identify a man after an assault left a victim with a broken nose.

Hundreds of healthcare support workers at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will strike again next week.

The MP for Sherwood Forest has welcomed a Government response to calls for a Parliamentary debate on the future of maternity services.

Plans to make a temporary Traveller site on a former abattoir in Newark permanent have been unanimously approved by a planning committee.