Newark

The new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has said he will be “banging the drum” for Newark and will prioritise libraries, schools, and roads.

A shoplifter broke into a cinema and even stole a cleaner’s coat during a theft spree across the Newark area.

Yesterday, a new leader of the Conservative group at Newark and Sherwood District Council was elected.

Planners behind a new care home facility has reassured the community that due care will be given to the area — and that up to 75 jobs will be created.

A loving family woman has said that she is “relieved” to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Owners of a particular model of 4x4 have been urged to increase the security of their vehicles after an increase in reported thefts.

Police officers uncovered almost 100 offences along a stretch of the A1 in just five days as part of a crackdown on bad behaviour from drivers.

Those visiting Santa’s Grotto this weekend will no doubt admire the beautifully decorated scenery, which was created by talented college students.

A council has assured it is taking its delays in re-letting its properties ‘very seriously’, and aims to be back on track in the next financial year.

More than 20 new “much needed” apartments could be built after plans were submitted to transform part of the Castlegate Centre.

A popular mannequin graveyard had five minutes of fame on Channel Four earlier this week.

The incoming county council leader says he will keep applying pressure on Government for changes to SEND services for young people.

An annual countryside festive tradition is set to return this weekend.

A care community has announced the appointment of two new members of staff as part of its commitment to provide quality of life for all residents.

A free tree scheme is set to return with the aim of enhancing the environment and our communities for the future.

The spectacular sights of Newark’s Steampunk Christmas Festival will return this weekend for an event which is expected to be more popular than ever.

After having seizures up to 70 times a day, an East Markham woman has her life back after receiving four-legged support.

Residents in a village will be benefiting from a new £120,000 sports pavilion early next year.

Ambulance bosses say patients are having “dreadful” experiences after hospital handover delays reached the second-highest levels ever recorded.

A drone has been stolen from a property.