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Nodding donkeys restored

Nodding donkeys restored

Five remaining nodding donkeys at Duke’s Wood Reserve and Oil Museum, Eakring, have been restored and painted with money from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Building Better Communities fund.


Village show virtuosos

Village show virtuosos

A cake designed to look like a table full of produce marking the silver anniversary of a village show was judged to be the best exhibit on Saturday.


Family is hard to beat

Family is hard to beat

Two grandparents and their granddaughter were among the trophy winners at the 33rd St Giles’ Church, Balderton, Annual Craft and Horticultural Show on Saturday.


Fruit and veg flourish

Fruit and veg flourish

Fruit and vegetables were among the star exhibits at South Muskham and District Horticultural Society Show on Saturday.


Arrested men bailed

Arrested men bailed

Two men from the Advertiser area who were arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Lincoln have been bailed.


Chemicals dumped in village

Chemicals dumped in village

Firefighters were called to a chemical leak in Brant Broughton yesterday afternoon.


Phone scam warning

Phone scam warning

Nottinghamshire Police and BT have warned residents about a phone scam that tries to con people into giving their bank details out over the phone.


Leading livestock market

Leading livestock market

Newark Livestock Market continues to be one of the country’s leading fat cattle auction markets.


Battle of Britain Service

Battle of Britain Service

The loneliness felt by some soldiers who are serving in Afghanistan was highlighted by Newark’s Roman Catholic priest Father Michael O’Donoghue during the annual Battle of Britain commemoration service in Newark Parish Church today.


Blues festival attracts hundreds

Blues festival attracts hundreds

The first Newark blues festival attracted hundreds of people this weekend, where they could see both musicians of the future and well-known artists.


Parking permits for residents

Parking permits for residents

Residents are to be offered a parking space in King Street carpark, Southwell, but at a cost.


Health centre marks start of Potterdyke project

Health centre marks start of Potterdyke project

The first sign of work on the long-awaited £50m Potterdyke project in Newark should be seen this autumn when construction starts on the new health centre on Portland Street.


Dream wedding with gangster theme

Dream wedding with gangster theme

A gangster and casino style wedding organised by the friends of a bridegroom-to-be who has terminal cancer took place yesterday. (Friday)


Fundraising for canoe trip

Fundraising for canoe trip

Scouts are trying to raise money towards the cost of a water sports trip to France next year.


Economy benefits from festival programme

Economy benefits from festival programme

The festivals and events programme in Newark provides a significant economic boost to the town and local business community.


Back from the dead after pension blunder

Back from the dead after pension blunder

He’s very much alive and kicking, but it seems Mr David King was killed off a month ago by the Department for Work and Pensions.


Businesses take a stand

Businesses take a stand

The sixth Newark Business Fair organised by the Advertiser in conjunction with Newark Business Venture was held on Tuesday.


Celebrating a century

Celebrating a century

A former carnival queen who was a keen dancer when she was younger celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday.


Ceremony rewards pupils’ hard work

Ceremony rewards pupils’ hard work

A total of 250 pupils attended an annual achievement evening last night to celebrate their hard work and efforts.


Club feels sidelined from centre

Club feels sidelined from centre

A sports club has been forced to move from the Grove Leisure Centre, Balderton — its venue for more than 30 years.


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