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Topple troubles triple

Topple troubles triple

An octogenarian fan of three-wheeled transport has become heartily sick of waking up in the morning to find his car on its side.


Twitchers flock to see rare birds

Twitchers flock to see rare birds

Birdwatchers from across the country have descended on Edwinstowe to see a flock of colourful birds from Scandinavia.


Villagers plan mosaic memorial

Villagers plan mosaic memorial

A village is planning to create a mosaic to help commemorate its most famous resident, on the 300th anniversary of his death.


Police investigate large straw fire in Balderton

Police investigate large straw fire in Balderton

At 12.45am today (Tuesday, January 6) police were requested to assist the fire service at a straw fire at Fen Lane Piggeries, Fen Lane, Balderton.


Fishing tackle taken

Fishing tackle taken

Police are appealing for information after fishing equipment was stolen from a car.


Panto proves popular

Panto proves popular

More than 17,000 people saw Jack and the Beanstalk at Newarks Palace Theatre, making it the most successful pantomime ever staged there.


Hunt in Newark Market Place

Hunt in Newark Market Place

Riders from the South Notts Hunt gathered in Newark Market Place for the traditional New Year’s Day meet yesterday, even though it was too frosty for them to follow it with a ride.


Charity worker made MBE

Charity worker made MBE

The senior organiser of Newark Home-Start Mrs Elaine Rossall has been made MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours for her services to the organisation.


Beefing up the family business

Beefing up the family business

Running a village shop and post office would keep most people busy enough, but Fiskerton sub-postmaster Mr John Harris is beefing up his work life.


Dancing champions

Dancing champions

An Irish-dance academy in Newark has returned from its most successful tournament with five champions.


Drunks blamed for damage in town

Drunks blamed for damage in town

Drunks have been blamed for breaking windows at business premises across Newark town centre.


Fast response helps to save lives

Fast response helps to save lives

In a medical emergency the first hour, or golden hour as it is known, can be crucial in determining whether a casualty lives or dies, as GP Dr Mark Folman knows only too well.


Festive arrival

Festive arrival

These three little girls had an extra special gift on Christmas Day — the arrival of their new baby brother.


Firm cracks the code

Firm cracks the code

A Newark firm has secured a contract with Royal Mail to supply all UK postal staff carrying special and recorded delivery items with hand- held computers.


History in the frame

History in the frame

Photographs of wildlife and historic scenes of Newark have gone on display at Millgate Museum, Newark.


New life for halls

New life for halls

Two villages in the Advertiser area have between them received more than £1/2m from the National Lottery towards the cost of new village halls.


New roles sought for theatre

New roles sought for theatre

People will be asked to suggest future uses for part of a theatre that closed two years ago.


Outcry over bus changes

Outcry over bus changes

Bus service changes for Hawtonville and Hawton Road, Newark, that come into effect on Monday, have been criticised.


Patriotic gift from masons

Patriotic gift from masons

An organisation that raises money for local charities has given £2,800 to a fund supporting families of wounded Servicemen from the Advertiser area.


Pop star inspired by a puppy

Pop star inspired by a puppy

A 1960s pop star is playing charity concerts to raise money to pay for an operation on a puppy that was badly mauled.


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