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Amputee to take on Sahara

Amputee to take on Sahara

A soldier who lost a leg in Afghanistan will attempt to walk 100 miles across the Sahara Desert — a feat never before completed by an amputee.


Husband pays tribute to loving wife and mother

Husband pays tribute to loving wife and mother

A loving wife and mother of three young children died days before Christmas, a month after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia.


Top title for practice nurse

Top title for practice nurse

A practice nurse at The Fountain Medical Centre, Newark, has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse for her dedication and commitment.


Memories inspire brass work

Memories inspire brass work

A new composition by the Master of Newark Song School, Mr George Richford, will be premiered at Newark Brass Festival next month.


Taxi rank decision due

Taxi rank decision due

Over-keen workmen are being blamed for painting two taxi spaces in a Southwell carpark — before a decision is made on where the rank should go.


Let there be light

Let there be light

A church in Ollerton is aiming to generate its energy from solar power, if innovative plans are approved.


Recycling service expands

Recycling service expands

A recycling service based in Ollerton has extended its operation to include more rural villages.


Home is where the heart is for pianist

Home is where the heart is for pianist

A piano-performing duo whose unusual performances have taken them across the globe are planning a UK return.


Trio prepare for jamboree

Trio prepare for jamboree

Three scouts from Southwell have been chosen to represent the UK at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.


Seeking youth appeal

Seeking youth appeal

A youth centre is appealing for more young people to use its revamped facilities.


War-time memories sought

War-time memories sought

An appeal has been made for more information about Bingham during the second world war.


Live acts return to restored theatre

Live acts return to restored theatre

A former theatre in Southwell has been used for performances for the first time in about 50 years after being restored.


Parents urged to back school

Parents urged to back school

Parents interested in the idea of an independent, state-funded, secondary school in Newark are being urged to show their support through an online questionnaire.


Wind investment starts to pay off

Wind investment starts to pay off

A wind turbine installed in Hockerton a year ago produced enough energy to make the village electricity carbon neutral by November.


Pressing for cameras

Pressing for cameras

Southwell Safer Neighbourhood Group will continue to press for mobile speed cameras at more locations in the town.


A46 rail bridge Christmas installation time-lapse video

A46 rail bridge Christmas installation time-lapse video

The Highways Agency has issued a video showing the work that was undertaken to install a 1,300 tonne bridge in Bingham over the Christmas holidays.


MP hits back in allowances row

MP hits back in allowances row

The MP for Sherwood, Mr Mark Spencer, has described calls for him to pay back his council allowances as "petty tit for tat".


Man charged with attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder

A 64-year-old man has been charged with attempting to murder a woman in Newark.


Student on quiz show

Student on quiz show

A student from Balderton will feature in an episode of the Weakest Link quick-fire quiz show on BBC 1 on January 14.


Crowds at hunt meet

Crowds at hunt meet

Record crowds were in Newark Market Place yesterday to watch hounds and riders from the South Notts Hunt gather for their traditional New Year's meet.


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