The MP for Sherwood, Mr Paddy Tipping, will not stand at the next election.
A Newark charity has reported another successful year, although finding money for its services can be a struggle.
Street dance, kickboxing and football are among activities available thanks to one of Newark’s newest youth facilities.
Southwell Minster was filled with sketches by budding artists who took part in a Big Draw on Saturday.
Every deanery in the Southwell and Nottingham diocese is to be asked for more money to help with church running costs, but the increase will be kept to a maximum of 1.5% and could be as little as 0.5%.
It was back to school on Friday for Newark county councillor Mr Keith Girling for lessons in the six times table and handwriting.
Dealing with anti-social behaviour is a priority for the police, Farndon Parish councillors were told.
Binmen and taxi drivers are being asked to report anything suspicious they see during unsociable hours.
A song celebrating the Bramley apple has been released on CD to mark the fruit’s bicentenary.
A burst water main on a busy Southwell street brought traffic chaos and forced some businesses to close on Wednesday.
Pupils from all five secondary schools in the district were given help and advice on their future options during a careers day at Kelham Hall.
People with concerns about policing in Newark will have the opportunity to speak directly with senior police officers next month.
Two cooks at a Newark care home were among the finalists in the East Midlands care awards.
A teenager who caused the deaths of two school friends by dangerous driving has been sentenced to two years in custody.
Business owners are fighting plans for a restaurant and delicatessen in Southwell and fear the possibility of economic blood being spilt if it opens.
There will be no increase in the stipends paid to the clergy in the diocese next year, but more money will be paid towards their pensions.
An autumn fair in Christ Church Hall, Boundary Road, Newark, on Saturday raised £715 for church funds.
An edge-of-town park and ride at Bingham is being considered to reduce the number of town parking spaces being used by commuters.
The number of potential homes on the Growth Point development site south of Newark has been cut from up to 6,000 to 4,000 because of concerns about flooding.
Southwell Minster Girls’ Choir embarked on its first overseas tour to Stavanger in Norway yesterday.
