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Bouquets presented to volunteers as a thank-you

Bouquets presented to volunteers as a thank-you

Bouquets presented to volunteers as a thank-you

04 June 2020

To mark Volunteers’ Week, the borough council is giving flowers to helpers in all 25 of its wards.


Vehicle auction house's novel idea of enforcing social distancing

Vehicle auction house's novel idea of enforcing social distancing

Vehicle auction house's novel idea of enforcing social distancing

04 June 2020

Newark Motor Auctions bought several former phone kiosks that have been added to the front of the office area, offering customer security and privacy.


Volunteers working across the district are thanked

Volunteers working across the district are thanked

Volunteers working across the district are thanked

04 June 2020

The district council and Newark and Sherwood CVS gave their thanks as part of national Volunteers’ Week.


Life after lockdown unveiled for little ones in nurseries

Life after lockdown unveiled for little ones in nurseries

Life after lockdown unveiled for little ones in nurseries

04 June 2020

No playdough, sandpits or water games and no floor markings for children's play areas or timed toilet breaks. This is what a childcare provider says.


Crews attend fire within Newark industrial site

Crews attend fire within Newark industrial site

Crews attend fire within Newark industrial site

04 June 2020

The fire was put out with one hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera was then used to ensure the scene was safe.


Excitement as Newark opens football academy

Excitement as Newark opens football academy

Excitement as Newark opens football academy

04 June 2020

A football club in Newark has launched its own educational academy, which will be led by former Football League striker Francois Zoko.


New coronavirus cases confirmed in the district and county today

New coronavirus cases confirmed in the district and county today

New coronavirus cases confirmed in the district and county today

04 June 2020

Public Health England has released the daily figures for Newark and Sherwood and Nottinghamshire.


Fire service called after woman gets ring stuck on finger

Fire service called after woman gets ring stuck on finger

Fire service called after woman gets ring stuck on finger

03 June 2020

The fire service were called to a peculiar incident in Newark on Monday afternoon.


No new coronavirus deaths recorded by trust today

No new coronavirus deaths recorded by trust today

No new coronavirus deaths recorded by trust today

03 June 2020

The trust runs Newark Hospital, King's Mill Hospital and Mansfield Community Hospital.


Beer lovers invited to celebrate a Virtual Beer Day Britain

Beer lovers invited to celebrate a Virtual Beer Day Britain

Beer lovers invited to celebrate a Virtual Beer Day Britain

03 June 2020

The National Cheers to Beer entails raising a glass, saying ‘Cheers To Beer’ and then posting a social media message using the hashtag #CheersToBeer.


Burkitt runs his heart out for our front line workers

Burkitt runs his heart out for our front line workers

Burkitt runs his heart out for our front line workers

03 June 2020

A 16-year-old who completed 31 consecutive half-marathons throughout May has raised more than £8,200 for NHS Charities Together.


Greggs set to return to Newark as it outlines reopening plans

Greggs set to return to Newark as it outlines reopening plans

Greggs set to return to Newark as it outlines reopening plans

03 June 2020

The bakery chain, which has stores on Stodman Street and Bowbridge Road, plans to reopen 800 shops, initially including 150 franchise branches.


Newark's McDonald's to reopen its drive-thru tomorrow

Newark's McDonald's to reopen its drive-thru tomorrow

Newark's McDonald's to reopen its drive-thru tomorrow

03 June 2020

Newark's McDonald's restaurant will remained closed until tomorrow, despite nine other Nottinghamshire stores reopening its drive-thru today.


Girlguiding continues despite coronavirus

Girlguiding continues despite coronavirus

Girlguiding continues despite coronavirus

03 June 2020

Face-to-face meetings of groups have been suspended, but this hasn't stopped members of all ages getting involved in exciting activities.


Young writers asked to imagine the future of Newark for competition

Young writers asked to imagine the future of Newark for competition

Young writers asked to imagine the future of Newark for competition

03 June 2020

Children are being invited to take part in district council's Future Newark Writing Competition, with prizes like an Amazon Fire tablet up for grabs.


UK police stand with those appalled by George Floyd death

UK police stand with those appalled by George Floyd death

UK police stand with those appalled by George Floyd death

03 June 2020

Chief constables from forces across the country have spoken following the death of George Floyd and the events that have followed in the US.


Deputy police and crime commissioner appointed

Deputy police and crime commissioner appointed

Deputy police and crime commissioner appointed

03 June 2020

The new deputy attended a virtual confirmation hearing by the police and crime panel on June 1 when the appointment was approved.


Here's how much commuters have saved on average since lockdown began

Here's how much commuters have saved on average since lockdown began

Here's how much commuters have saved on average since lockdown began

03 June 2020

According to government briefings, 41% of people are working from home compared to just 12% last year ­— giving workers the chance to save some cash.


Met Police assess controversial £1bn planning decision by Robert Jenrick

Met Police assess controversial £1bn planning decision by Robert Jenrick

Met Police assess controversial £1bn planning decision by Robert Jenrick

03 June 2020

Officers from the force's Special Enquiry Team are assessing the details of an allegation made last week, a police spokesman confirmed.


New coronavirus cases confirmed in the county today

New coronavirus cases confirmed in the county today

New coronavirus cases confirmed in the county today

03 June 2020

Public Health England has released the daily figures for Newark and Sherwood and Nottinghamshire.


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