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Slimming group leaders are gearing up for a golden year

Slimming group leaders are gearing up for a golden year

Slimming group leaders are gearing up for a golden year

12 January 2019

Three slimming consultants from Newark have celebrated half a century of success by meeting television personality and presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.


Flying Scotsman spotted in Claypole

Flying Scotsman spotted in Claypole

Flying Scotsman spotted in Claypole

11 January 2019

The express passenger train was originally built in Doncaster for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1923.


Cash machine stolen from Post Office

Cash machine stolen from Post Office

Cash machine stolen from Post Office

11 January 2019

The attack, which happened on Queen Street, took place at around 5.25am this morning (January 11).


Residents raise concerns about plans for huge development

Residents raise concerns about plans for huge development

Residents raise concerns about plans for huge development

10 January 2019

A planning application has been submitted by Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) for 32 new homes on the playing field on Cedar Avenue.

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Rampaging quad bikes evade police on farmland and A614

Rampaging quad bikes evade police on farmland and A614

Rampaging quad bikes evade police on farmland and A614

09 January 2019

Quad bikers are putting lives at risk and damaging crops. A number of incidents have been reported to Nottinghamshire Police in recent weeks.


Charitable effort by reunited friends

Charitable effort by reunited friends

Charitable effort by reunited friends

09 January 2019

A group of school friends who had limited contact with each other have re-kindled their friendships and raised money for a Newark-based charity.


Former Miss Nottingham gets engaged at Palace Theatre pantomime

Former Miss Nottingham gets engaged at Palace Theatre pantomime

Former Miss Nottingham gets engaged at Palace Theatre pantomime

09 January 2019

A couple who met after a rugby match staged in memory of her war hero uncle, got engaged on the Newark Palace Theatre pantomine stage.


Wildlife volunteer praised for work at nature reserve

Wildlife volunteer praised for work at nature reserve

Wildlife volunteer praised for work at nature reserve

08 January 2019

A volunteer who has spent hours helping at a nature reserve has had his commitment recognised.


Campaigners aiming to save carpark trees

Campaigners aiming to save carpark trees

Campaigners aiming to save carpark trees

07 January 2019

No extra spaces are needed at Newark’s London Road carpark, and trees should not be felled to create them, according to a Newark Civic Trust member.

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Move offers chance to give more help

Move offers chance to give more help

Move offers chance to give more help

06 January 2019

A young persons counselling service has 75% more capacity after moving to a new office.


Winner of festive display announced

Winner of festive display announced

Winner of festive display announced

06 January 2019

A café and gift show has won a trophy for its festive window display.


Young chef success in school cooking contest

Young chef success in school cooking contest

Young chef success in school cooking contest

06 January 2019

The event, similar to the popular Bake Off television programme, was sponsored by The Rotary Club of Grantham and The Grantham Sunrise Rotary Club.


Author visits school with Dickens classic twist

Author visits school with Dickens classic twist

Author visits school with Dickens classic twist

05 January 2019

An author aimed to inspire students during a visit to Magnus Church of England Academy, Newark.


Charity chief hails a successful year

Charity chief hails a successful year

Charity chief hails a successful year

05 January 2019

It was a monumentous year in 2018 for a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service charity, says its chief executive.


Charity to relaunch thanks to donations

Charity to relaunch thanks to donations

Charity to relaunch thanks to donations

05 January 2019

A charity that helps hundreds of people with mental health problems is to relaunch services across the district.


3,000 sign anti-fracking petition

3,000 sign anti-fracking petition

3,000 sign anti-fracking petition

04 January 2019

An anti-fracking group has presented a petition calling for a ban on fracking in Sherwood Forest.


Police appeal for witnesses

Police appeal for witnesses

Police appeal for witnesses

04 January 2019

Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary and arson in Hawtonville, which they believe are linked.


Extra parking to meet centre demand

Extra parking to meet centre demand

Extra parking to meet centre demand

04 January 2019

Extra parking at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre has been created to meet demand from increasing numbers of visitors.


Hundreds gather on New Year's Day for South Notts Hunt

Hundreds gather on New Year's Day for South Notts Hunt

Hundreds gather on New Year's Day for South Notts Hunt

03 January 2019

Hundreds of people were in Newark Market Place this morning to watch the traditional New Year’s Day meet of the South Notts Hunt.


Families without a home

Families without a home

Families without a home

03 January 2019

Some children in Newark and Sherwood do not have a permanent home, according to new figures.


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