Southwell

There are fears former school playing fields used as a community sports area may be transferred back to the school.

Reducing the speed limit in Southwell to 20mph could be considered as a possible solution to some of the town’s traffic problems.

A comedy actress who learned her trade at Newark College before making it big on stage has returned home as she prepares to perform a play about her remarkable life.

Three pubs on the same stretch of road have been included in the Good Beer Guide. The Bramley Apple, The Hearty Goodfellow and The Old Coach House, Southwell, are included in this year’s guide, published today.

A call has been made for drivers to park more considerately after concerns that emergency vehicles are being hampered by poor parking.

More information is being sought about the family of a pilot who is believed to have inspired the creation of lace panels commemorating the Battle of Britain.

Police are planning to improve communication with the public by issuing crime alerts through email and text messages.

The new head of Lowe’s Wong Junior School, Southwell, is looking to build on the school’s excellent record during his time in the post.

Calls have been made for the public to be consulted over any changes to policing in Southwell.

After years of campaigning, youngsters could safely walk to school this week using their new pedestrian crossing.

Concerned residents have been contacting Southwell Town Council about 30-year-old plans to build on land opposite the Burgage.

Bomb disposal experts lit the fuse at this year’s Fiskerton-cum-Morton village fun day, which included the Three Tons Garden Society horticultural show.

Photographs and memorabilia will be on display at Southwell Methodist Church to celebrate its 200th anniversary in the town.

A procession of 200 Harley Davidson motorcycles will pass through Southwell and Ollerton today as part of an annual ride.

Opposition to plans for housing on the site of Roman remains in Southwell have been confirmed by the publication of new plans.

One of the stars of the group The Soldiers will be performing at Southwell in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity.

A protest was held at the BP petrol in Southwell against the company’s plans to extract oil in Canada.

A cyclist from Farnsfield is planning to complete a 120-mile cycle ride in one day to raise money for charity.

The tourism industry is booming in Southwell this summer, according to a group set up to encourage more visitors to the town.

Space-themed mobiles were created at a workshop at Southwell Library yesterday.