Newark

Police now have the power to confiscate alcohol on a Newark estate which had been plagued with problems caused by drunken youths.

A senior officer at Nottinghamshire Police has spoken about the shock and sadness following the death of two police dogs as the RSPCA continue to investigate the incident.

A lack of police presence in Balderton was another issue raised.

Youths damaging gravestones and problems with drunken yobs were among issues raised with senior police at a meeting in Balderton on Wednesday.

A community says it has been dealt a devastating blow after being denied the chance to bid for money for state-of-the-art youth facilities.

The next Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham on Monday took a bus tour around the diocese.

Police look set to be given extra powers to deal with drinking by young people that has led to problems in the Winthorpe Road area of Newark.

Five gardens will be open to the public on Sunday as part of Newark’s entry into the East Midlands in Bloom competition.

Avocets, the emblem of the RSPB, have bred for the first time at Langford Lowfields nature reserve, near Collingham.

Soaring temperatures have meant fun in the sun for many this week, and a boom in sales for firms in the business of helping people to cool off.

Churches in the Southwell diocese are thought to be the first in the country to stop serving communion wine from a chalice because of swine flu.

A disabled man who was knocked unconcious in a violent assault said he feared the attack could have made his brain injuries worse.

Insulin-dependent diabetics could be banned from being taxi drivers in Newark and Sherwood.

Transport minister Mr Chris Mole cut the first sod as the dualling of the A46 from Newark to Widmerpool officially started on Friday.

There are fears a vegetable-growing and packing business could close with the loss of up to 400 jobs if plans for a waste plant nearby are approved.

Two friends from Elston between them raised almost £700 by completing the Edinburgh Moonwalk.

The mother of a severely autistic child is setting up a support group for parents and carers.

Children at a Newark school opened their vegetable garden to parents on Wednesday, showcasing produce including lettuce, strawberries, potatoes and onions.

The Methodist minister for four churches on the Newark circuit was given a farewell evening at Balderton Methodist Church on Saturday.

The MP for Newark, Mr Patrick Mercer, has defended his second job, saying it is important in helping him keep in touch with the world outside politics.