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Villagers send their Stay Home, Stay Safe message using their phonebox

Villagers have taken the coronavirus message of staying safe and turned it into an art form by decorating their phonebox.

Couple set up on a blind date celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary

Ken and Joyce Jones, both 93, of Newark, marked their 72nd wedding anniversary — and it is all thanks to a blind date.

Fake 'ambulance' voice note being spread on social media

An alarming voice note that has been shared on WhatsApp has been outed as fake by the ambulance service.

Newark man charged with assault on emergency worker

Stefan Zienski, of St Mary's Gardens, Newark, was charged with several thefts, two public order offences, criminal damage and the assault.

Stopping the spread in saddest moments

A man concerned over the government’s restrictions while under lockdown is offering to conduct funeral services over the internet.

Founder of Jane Young Fashions dies after short illness

The store, on Chain Lane, has been a firm fixture on the local retail scene for many years and developed a reputation across the region.

Having a bonfire? Let the fire service know so it can avoid unnecessary trips

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen a rise in the number of calls to bonfires and 'controlled burning' in residential areas.

Business owners asked to contact council on support grants

A council is asking business owners yet to receive a COVID-19 central Government grant to get in touch with the authority.

469 confirmed coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire

The figure is up 44 since yesterday. Nottingham city itself has 204 confirmed cases, the same as yesterday.

POLL: Do you think The Range should be classed as an essential store?

Nationally, police have warned customers this week for using the store to buy non essential goods.

YouTubers film inside the Corn Exchange years after it shut as a nightclub

Do you remember Newark's former nightclub Caesar's? Two urban explorers took a look inside — without permission.

Farmer devastated after finding sheep dead with their throats cut

Nottinghamshire Police received a report of a suspicious incident after a farmer heard loud banging noises and talking in a field.

Fire crew has their engine filled for free after attending incident

The crew received the kind gesture from a BP service station after responding to a call about a bonfire in the open this afternoon (Tuesday).

Council yet again rejects plans for 87-home development

The plan was said to still be a highways and parking concern, despite changes made since it was last refused by the district's planning committee.

Number of Clarks stores 'will not reopen' after lockdown

Long-standing footwear retailer Clarks has confirmed a number of its stores have permanently ceased trading and will not reopen.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire reaches 425

The figure is up 12 since yesterday. Nottingham city itself has 204 confirmed cases, up 13 since yesterday.

Man charged after failing to stop and trying to escape officers

Police officers first spotted the vehicle on Boundary Road, Newark, on Sunday at around 10.40pm.

BBC to screen daily lessons for children of all ages to help home schooling

Pupils will be able to access daily English and maths lessons through their televisions under plans announced by the BBC.

Two men attack another with weapons and end up covered in blood

This was just one of the incidents Newark Police officers had to deal with in its most recent week of action to reduce knife crime.

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