Human Interest

Tenants whose properties will be knocked down as part of a scheme to transform a Newark housing estate are set to receive demolition notices.

A busy mum who launched her own dream business a year ago has been named best newcomer in the East Midlands in the Wedding Industry Awards.

A woman who has managed to shed 100lbs says that if she can do it anyone can.

A project which aims to spread positive messages throughout Newark and surrounding areas is already proving popular.

A delivery driver has decked out his house and garden with Christmas lights and decorations to raise money for charity.

A Christmas fair on Saturday raised almost £600 towards a new roof for St Giles’ Church Hall in Balderton.

Two friends who were still young when they each lost a parent have set up a podcast to help others like them.

One lucky winner has won a year’s worth of sweets after winning a competition in celebration of a sweet shop’s first birthday.

Volunteers at Newark Foodbank say they are overwhelmed after receiving thousands of pounds worth of donations from the town’s Traveller community.

A driver is hoping to find the person who protected his car from being broken into after he left the window down in a railway station carpark.

A Southwell resident has expressed the positive and uplifting impact that hens have had on her life.

A health chief says big steps have been taken to expand the services at Newark Hospital, resulting in thousands of extra patients appointments.

Southwell’s popular lantern walk, Sparkle and Shine, returns on Saturday.

Newark’s most prominent building, the grade one-listed Buttermarket and former Royal Exchange is back in public ownership.

Almost £2,000 was raised for the Newark Dementia Carers’ Group from a quiz and games evening.

Six schools were involved in the first round of the Newark Schools Chess Competition hosted by John Blow Primary School, Collingham.

Nottinghamshire Police have released information to the public on ways to keep homes safe during winter and driving and cycling advice.

A record 138 Christmas trees filled the halls of Newark's Parish Church as local businesses, schools and community groups decorated their trees.

Rachel Wilson is full of enthusiasm for her new role at the Children's Bereavement Centre on Kings Road.

The choirs of Southwell Minster have recorded a CD of new carols, Hush, Little Child, which has been released in time for Christmas.