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Latest planning applications submitted for decision

Latest planning applications submitted for decision

The following planning applications have been submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council for decision:


Town Crier says goodbye after 17 years wishing tradition carries on

Town Crier says goodbye after 17 years wishing tradition carries on

A man who went from being a taxi driver to unexpectedly becoming the town crier, says goodbye to the role after 17 years.


Council objects to restaurant security shutters due to ‘visual impact’

Council objects to restaurant security shutters due to ‘visual impact’

A council has objected to plans to install security shutters at a popular town centre restaurant — despite ongoing concerns about vandalism.

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More than 80 charged with drink and drug driving offences during campaign

More than 80 charged with drink and drug driving offences during campaign

Eighty four drivers were charged with drink or drug driving offences during a police operation spanning Christmas and New Year.


Conversion planned for grade two listed church

Conversion planned for grade two listed church

A grade two listed church could be transformed into a three-bed home if given the go-ahead by councillors this week.


Newark needs a unique selling point

Newark needs a unique selling point

Another reader weighs in a council’s decision to approve costly plans for the Kiddey Stones.


What price democracy?

What price democracy?

With the new year a host of stories have appeared in the newspapers about the greatest challenges that our Labour government will have to face.


A year of huge progress for nature and people

A year of huge progress for nature and people

A challenging year — but one which saw huge progress for nature and people, writes Erin McDaid, of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


Town’s first family rave to have everyone partying

Town’s first family rave to have everyone partying

Business owners who aim to provide authentic rave experiences with long-lasting memories are set to hold a town’s first-ever family rave.


Road to remain closed until Monday lunchtime after fatal crash

Road to remain closed until Monday lunchtime after fatal crash

A main road is to be closed until Monday lunchtime following a crash in which two people died.


Two arrests after drone intercepted in attempted prison drug delivery

Two arrests after drone intercepted in attempted prison drug delivery

A drone has been seized and two people arrested after a prison drugs delivery was intercepted.


Views of public sought on major solar project plans, as new consultation launched

Views of public sought on major solar project plans, as new consultation launched

A new public consultation has been launched for plans which would see one of the largest solar farms in the country built in Newark and Sherowod.


Pubs on the lookout for the next Luke Littler

Pubs on the lookout for the next Luke Littler

Two Newark pubs are on the lookout for the next new darts talent, as part of a national competition.


Councillors must listen to majority

Councillors must listen to majority

I have always understood councillors are elected to represent their residents and voice their opinions


Profits over green energy benefits?

Profits over green energy benefits?

M Roulstone’s recent letter (Wake Up To Fresh, Green Technology) uses stock phrases from the ‘alarmist’s handbook’ on climate change.


A look back at the news in times gone by

A look back at the news in times gone by

The Advertiser has once again opened its archives to see what was making the news this week 25, 50 and 100 years ago.


Rise in shoplifting, theft, and burglary in 2024 — but positive outcomes also increased

Rise in shoplifting, theft, and burglary in 2024 — but positive outcomes also increased

Anti-social behaviour and drug crime has fallen in our area, with attention now turning to a rise in shoplifting and burglary.


The Saturday Social: The ultimate pub quiz to tackle on your own or with mates

The Saturday Social: The ultimate pub quiz to tackle on your own or with mates

Are you a champion quizzer? 13 brain teasers to answer from news to sport.


A17 stays closed after fatal crash

A17 stays closed after fatal crash

A section of the A17 will stay shut until lunch time tomorrow following a fatal collision.


Solar farm firms ‘circling the area’ as leader raises concerns over amount of proposals

Solar farm firms ‘circling the area’ as leader raises concerns over amount of proposals

A council leader says he’s worried about the amount of solar farms in Lincolnshire after the announcement of big plans for another large one.

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