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Something to make a song and dance about

Something to make a song and dance about

Thousands of people flocked to Southwell for the best in folk music, with the added attractions of a French market and Morris dancing.


Sporting chances for volunteers

Sporting chances for volunteers

Sports enthusiasts are being urged to sign up to a scheme that encourages people to take part in sport and physical activity.


Sports site eyed for housing

Sports site eyed for housing

Objections have been raised after a Newark sports ground was put forward as a site for potential future development.


Steaks first for food thieves

Steaks first for food thieves

Police are blaming the recession for an increase in the theft of meat from Bingham food stores.


Store a target yet again

Store a target yet again

The latest vandalism at a Polish food shop is not being treated as a racially motivated attack.


Students lead the way with fashion designs

Students lead the way with fashion designs

Art and design students at Newark College are preparing their work for an exhibition in a new venue in the town centre.


Tip plans delayed by people power

Tip plans delayed by people power

A decision over whether a tip should be sited on a Newark industrial estate has been delayed because so many people have objected to it.


Title winner in the spotlight

Title winner in the spotlight

The winner of Miss Newark and District 2009 is Miss Megan Brown (17) of Smith Street, Balderton.


Turning rags into riches

Turning rags into riches

Youngsters had a taste of the workplace while helping the Unique Scrap Store, Newark, to sell items that would have otherwise ended up on the rubbish tip.


Two hurt in house fire

Two hurt in house fire

A woman and a boy were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Northgate, Newark, on Sunday evening.


Younger feel for town summer fair

Younger feel for town summer fair

Hundreds of people are expected to attend Bingham Town Fair tomorrow.


Under fire

Under fire

This footage was taken by BBC correspondent Jeremy Ball on what was supposed to be a routine patrol north of Gereshk that ended in a 45-minute firefight with the Taliban.


Mercian Contact

Mercian Contact

This remarkable footage of a gun battle with the Taliban is shot from a camera mounted on to the helmet of a 2 Mercian soldier.


Welcome respite from war zone

Welcome respite from war zone

Soldiers on operational deployment in war zones get one period of leave in the six months they are away.


Dedication and pride in service

Dedication and pride in service

The call to prayer for the Muslim population around Shorabak echoed through the twilight as the commanding officer of 2 Mercian, Lieutenant-colonel Simon Banton, spoke of his pride in his men.


Troops meet key objective

Troops meet key objective

The Mercians are set to achieve one of their key operational targets four months ahead of schedule.


Readers help charity cause

Readers help charity cause

A man is selling second-hand books to raise money for a charity close to his heart.


Stronger link proposed for schools

Stronger link proposed for schools

Parents are being consulted over plans to officially link two Newark schools with a single governing body.


Student’s insight into tackling drugs

Student’s insight into tackling drugs

A pupil at The Grove School, Balderton, this week saw how the illegal drugs trade is tackled.


Discussions over development

Discussions over development

The leader of the district council, Mr Tony Roberts, has said he will ensure a Newark sports ground is not used for housing.


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