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Free parking must pay off

Free parking must pay off

Free parking must pay off

Recently, I took advantage of the free weekend parking in Newark town centre — as did many others judging by how full the carparks were.


Poor festive showing in town

Poor festive showing in town

Poor festive showing in town

I was in Newark the Sunday before Christmas and what a disappointment it was — absolutely no festive atmosphere at all.


Thankful for courage of their convictions

Thankful for courage of their convictions

Thankful for courage of their convictions

This reader has a positive take on a council’s decision to approve plans for the Kiddey Stones.


Wrong time for stones spending

Wrong time for stones spending

Wrong time for stones spending

“Putting my opinion to one side regarding what the sculptures represent, financially I believe this is mismanagement of public funds.”


Open-minded science

Open-minded science

Open-minded science

I was sad to read Mr Roulstone’s letter Wake Up To Fresh Green Technology in last week’s Advertiser.


Benefits system needs an overhaul

Benefits system needs an overhaul

Benefits system needs an overhaul

I read in the Times newspaper that a benefit claimant can actually get more money by being signed off sick than actually seeking a job.

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Lovely sight

Lovely sight

Lovely sight

It is great to see Newark light up when Christmas comes around, from the Christmas tree and shiny streets to the new Town Hall lighting.


Memories of Christmas

Memories of Christmas

Memories of Christmas

During Christmas 1949 I lived in Post Office yard, Newark Hill, Foston — no longer there.


Stones decision needs justifying

Stones decision needs justifying

Stones decision needs justifying

So, Newark and Sherwood District Council have forced through the decision to place the Kiddey Stones.


Welcome news

Welcome news

Welcome news

It’s a lovely surprise to have litter bins at Newark McDonalds in the London Road carpark.


Use stones’ link to the river

Use stones’ link to the river

Use stones’ link to the river

When my family and I moved to Nottinghamshire in the 1980s we were very struck by the historical importance of Newark.


‘Educate us’

‘Educate us’

‘Educate us’

Regarding your article on December 12 about the Kiddey Stones, I think the comment by Paul Peacock is a clear example of arrogance.


Wake up to fresh, green technology

Wake up to fresh, green technology

Wake up to fresh, green technology

In his letter, Mr Sheppard cast doubt on the validity of scientific consensus.


Making figures stack up

Making figures stack up

Making figures stack up

This reader weighs in on the recent Kiddey Stones decision by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

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