Education

Challenge has pupils reading in odd places

On a rooftop, in a bubble bath and upside-down were some of the places children chose to read their favourite books during a challenge set by school.

With this festive period likely to become more difficult to celebrate with family, the sessions will continue through the winter months.

The school is technically still open, but no pupils came through the gates at the start of this academic year.

It comes after a campaign by Manchester United player Marcus Rashford to end child poverty and hunger.

The institute — which will be the first in the country — is part of a £25m bid for government money, known as the Newark Towns Fund bid.

All children and staff in Year 1 and 6 bubbles at Sir Donald Bailey Academy have been sent home as a precautionary measure.

Lover's Lane Primary and Infant School's head said the decision to close the school for a short period was backed by Public Health England.

The votes have been counted in Newark Academy's head student election.

This week is National Respect for Shopworkers' Week.

The annual national fundraising day aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK.

After using his computer in the lounge, Brandon walked into the kitchen to see his dad, Ricky, collapsed on the kitchen floor.

Members of the Newark Labour Women's branch and Unite Community staged the protest outside of Mr Jenrick's office on London Road.

A nursery that aims to be involved in the community has had its efforts rewarded.

Research by a civil war expert has shone new light on a little-known massacre that took place in Nottinghamshire 375 years ago this month.

Reach Learning Disability, with bases in Newark and Southwell, is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

Harry Cumberland, of Fernwood, wrote the poem as part of a project set by his Cub Scout group in Balderton.