Southwell

The Southwell branch of the Royal British Legion has broken its Poppy Appeal record, despite a collection box being stolen on Armistice Day.

There are fears lives are being put at risk while red tape stops a crossing patrol position on a busy Southwell road being filled.

Archaeology enthusiasts on Sunday had their first chance to see the Roman remains unearthed at the former Minster School site on Church Street, Southwell.

A Minster School pupil has won a national writing competition, beating more than 1,000 other teenage entrants.

Planners have given approval to double the size of what was described as a delightful tea shop, despite objections from the parish council.

Parking restrictions in loading bays in Southwell should be relaxed, according to town councillors.

Lorries could be banned from the centre of Southwell under plans being considered by Nottinghamshire County Council.

A rugby club with a rapidly growing youth section is looking to build a new changing block to meet the demand of its junior players.

Hedgehogs are to be tagged with radio transmitters so conservationists and students can monitor their movements.

A LETTER will be posted to all shops and offices in Southwell telling them about free carparks in an effort to clear Burgage and Burgage Lane of parked vehicles.

A team of footballers from Lowe’s Wong Junior School, Southwell, were crowned the best in the district after winning in a tournament at Newark Flowserve.

A mini-roundabout in Southwell is dangerous and should be removed according to town councillors.

An aspiring actress and former pupil of the Minster School, Southwell, is studying at a top London drama school.

A father-of-three has told how he risked his life to save a man trapped in a crashed car that was filling with smoke.

Hundreds attended the annual winter craft fair at Southwell Minster on Saturday.

A bus was stuck on The Ropewalk, Southwell, for more than three hours on Tuesday after its front wheel became stuck in a hole.

Three former Minster School pupils who launched a project to help underprivileged youngsters in Africa have been nominated for SkillsTrain Young People of the Year Award in Nottinghamshire.

Work is continuing on a sensory garden designed for children with disabilities.

Youngsters are increasingly using fake identification to illegally buy alcohol and cigarettes in Southwell, according to police and shopkeepers.

The characters of Aslan, Mr Beaver and the White Witch made appearances in Southwell Minster on Saturday as part of a Narnia-themed family fun day.