NEWS

Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Heavy cables and poor lighting are among the problems people can encounter with EV charging points, claim disability charities and the AA.

Education hub plans for historic town centre building welcomed

Plans seeking to transform part of a historic town centre building have been supported.

Latest court cases include woman who failed to complete Census questionnaire

Among the latest magistrates' court listings is a woman fined for failing to complete the Census questionnaire.

Over two dozen covid-related deaths reported by hospital trust

A total of 25 covid-related deaths have been reported by Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust since January 3, according to the latest NHS figures.

Founder of successful nursery business dies aged 82

The founder of a successful nursery business, Mrs Janet Richardson, died on New Year’s Eve, aged 82.

Wildlife group's petition to stop plans to allow kayaking and canoeing on lake

A wildlife group has launched a petition to halt plans to allow kayaking and canoeing on a lake.

Newark vaccination centre closes its doors after government booster push

A vaccination centre in Newark is one of three Nottinghamshire sites to close.

Giant new gates to be lifted into Newark Town Lock this winter

Giant new gates are set to be lifted into Newark Town Lock as part of a major winter maintenance project.

British Heart Foundation appeals for winter warmers

A charity shop is appealing for seasonal donations.

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society, says a charity, which is using 'Blue Monday' to encourage people to check on others this month.

Residents urged to apply for Channel 5 show with Nick Knowles

Residents are being encouraged to apply to take part in a TV show.

Major road in and out of Newark to close for over ten weeks

A major road in and out of Newark will close for more than ten weeks.

Leading construction firm builds for the future with additional team members

One of Nottinghamshire’s leading construction contractors is growing its team as it looks to build on a strong 2021.

Yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Newark and Sherwood.

Here's where a new KFC drive-thru is being proposed

KFC has announced plans to open 500 new outlets this year, including one in the Advertiser area.

Conversion of Newark school into apartments among latest planning applications

The following planning applications have been submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Domino's takes over empty pub after apartment plans scrapped

Domino's Pizza is taking over a boarded-up pub after plans to convert it into apartments were scrapped.

Covid cases in Newark and Sherwood and Nottinghamshire today

A total of 135 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Newark and Sherwood, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.

Covid-19 mobile testing unit back in Newark and Sherwood this week

The covid-19 mobile testing unit is back in Newark and Sherwood this week.

Men in court on gun charges after workers robbed while delivering groceries

Two men have appeared in court on gun charges after a man and woman were robbed while delivering groceries.