Bygones: A look at what was making the news in the Newark Advertiser in 1922, 1972 and 1997

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

In 1997, there was an update on the McDonald's development on the edge of Newark and a Southwell women was in training to take on television's Gladiators.

While 100 years ago, hot weather graced Magnus Grammar School's summer sports day.