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‘Precious peat belongs in bogs, not in bags’

Peatlands are unique habitats capable of storing twice as much carbon as forests, writes Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Fish farm produces over half a million fish for national restocking

A Nottinghamshire fish farm has bred more than 500,000 fish for release to help boost fish populations in rivers and still waters across England.

Former sports captain raises funds for cause close to her heart

A sports team former captain raised over £3,000 for a cause close to her heart after losing her mother.

Prevention measures installed to reduce flooding at properties

Multi-thousand-pound work has taken place on a Newark estate to help reduce the risk of floodwater entering the homes.

Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

Detailed plans for up to 50 new homes submitted to council

Concentrate on local matters

“What is our local MP’s priorities?” asks this reader.

MP should spend more time on own community

In a week that has seen substantial weather damage to our town, our Member of Parliament has been a regular fixture on television and on social media.

A look at what was making the news in times gone by

The Advertiser has opened its archives to see what was making the news this week 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

Try our new weekly general knowledge quiz with friends and family

Games shows, football and chocolate bars – tackle the Saturday Social quiz

Town regains coveted Fairtrade status

A town has regained its Fairtrade status — and is set to explore how it can further champion Fairtrade products.

Farmers drum up public support at supermarkets

This afternoon, Farmers from across the area have held a series of demonstrations outside of supermarkets in Newark.

A whole ‘lotto’ reasons to support hospice with new lottery partnership

You could win up to £10,000 through a weekly draw and help support terminally ill people in the area.

Emergency department nurses ‘walk on a knife edge’ every shift due to strained working conditions

A Nottinghamshire member of the country’s biggest nurses’ union says emergency department staff “walk on a knife edge” every shift.

District councillor leaves party group to stand as unaligned member

A councillor is to become an unaligned member of a district council, but remain a member of the Conservative party nationally.

Vandals wreck Tommy tribute

Officers are appealing for information following vandalism to a silent soldier memorial.

Community joins efforts with charity to spread holiday joy

Businesses and individuals have joined forces to help the charity deliver holiday jay with over 800 gift donations.

Business owner forced to close doors says goodbye to town with ‘deep sadness and heavy heart’

A much-loved quirky tearoom has suddenly closed doors after reopening two months ago at a different location in the heart of town.

Festival announces first acts as it returns to its ‘true home’

A popular family-friendly festival set to return to its true home this year has revealed the first wave of acts.

‘I want the barbershop to be a welcoming and safe environment for people’

A woman hopes to ‘connect with the community’ in her new barbershop.

Burglar who attempted to hide from police officers given community order

A burglar has been ordered to pay nearly £900 in compensation and undertake rehabilitation for drug use.

“Sound accounting” will mean smaller increase in council tax

A council will not need to raise its share of household tax as much as last year thanks to “sound accounting”.

Should plans for a new Sainsbury’s be approved?

In its weekly voxpop, the Advertiser found out what people think of the plans for a new Sainsbury’s and what could replace it if refused.

Repeat offender handed custodial sentence

A repeat offender has been jailed for 28 weeks and ordered to pay compensation for offences including damaging a police vehicle.

Officers track down stolen 4x4s to Newark woodland

Officers have recovered dozens of stolen 4x4s following extensive searches in the countryside around Newark.

Travel evenings in January for just £1

Bus passengers can get around and explore in the evenings for only a pound throughout January.

Four men arrested after police stop lorry driving on false plates

Four men have been arrested near Newark after police used stingers to bring a lorry driving on false plates to a halt.

Respite care provider seeks £50,000 to ‘pimp’ her home into a purple sanctuary - with no other colours visible inside

A respite care provider aims to raise £50,000 to 'pimp' her house purple, creating a space for those needing temporary care.

Objection made to apartments for Castlegate Centre

Storage concerns proved a sticking point as objections were raised over town centre apartment plans.

Potential for 1,000 new jobs if new warehouse development given go ahead

Over 1,000 new jobs could be produced in the area if plans for a new warehouse development are approved.

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‘Precious peat belongs in bogs, not in bags’

Fish farm produces over half a million fish for national restocking

Fish farm produces over half a million fish for national restocking

Former sports captain raises funds for cause close to her heart

Former sports captain raises funds for cause close to her heart

Prevention measures installed to reduce flooding at properties

Prevention measures installed to reduce flooding at properties

Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

Detailed plans for up to 50 new homes submitted to council

Concentrate on local matters

MP should spend more time on own community

A look at what was making the news in times gone by

A look at what was making the news in times gone by

Try our new weekly general knowledge quiz with friends and family