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Advertiser stories from 25, 50 and 100 years ago

Advertiser stories from 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A look back at stories from the past, including celebrations in Balderton.


COURT: Thief banned from Waitrose for stealing £5,500 worth of groceries and nine windows damaged at Newark Castle Station

COURT: Thief banned from Waitrose for stealing £5,500 worth of groceries and nine windows damaged at Newark Castle Station

A round-up of this week's Nottingham Magistrates' Court listings.

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Newark's urgent care centre highly rated

Newark's urgent care centre highly rated

The review surveyed 288 patients which scored Newark Hospital's UCC and King’s Mill Hospital's Emergency Department.

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A true friend of Poland: Newark airman instrumental in Warsaw Uprising thanked by thousands of Poles

A true friend of Poland: Newark airman instrumental in Warsaw Uprising thanked by thousands of Poles

Jim Auton, 95, of Newark, has been called a true friend of Poland and thanked by thousands of Poles for his bravery.


Familiar face of Newark butchers retires after 48 years of service

Familiar face of Newark butchers retires after 48 years of service

Pat Eason, 69, of Windsor Road, Newark, started working at the well-known butchers when she was 21.


Petition to stop controversial Elm Avenue development fails

Petition to stop controversial Elm Avenue development fails

The petition was brought forward by resident campaigner, Paul Baggaley, who said the council would benefit in hard cash.


District council accused of making it harder for public to have petitions debated

District council accused of making it harder for public to have petitions debated

Paul Baggaley, secretary of Newark Sports Association, voiced concerns over a rise in the threshold of signatures needed to debate a petition.


Development of 80 new homes rejected by town council

Development of 80 new homes rejected by town council

The re-submitted application for the land was met with the same concerns it was previously rejected for, despite changes.


District council recognised for its care of Armed Forces' personnel and veterans

District council recognised for its care of Armed Forces' personnel and veterans

The silver status award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme was announced at a district council policy and finance committee.


Mental health initiative and champion to be adopted by district council

Mental health initiative and champion to be adopted by district council

A district full council meeting voted in favour of the scheme, led by mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, with two abstentions.


Multi-award-winning vegan cakery to bring popular afternoon tea experience to Newark

Multi-award-winning vegan cakery to bring popular afternoon tea experience to Newark

The award-winning vegan business is set to offer a wide variety of diary-free cakes, pastries and sweet treats at its afternoon tea experience.


GALLERY: Bramley Apple Festival a-peels to all

GALLERY: Bramley Apple Festival a-peels to all

A celebration of Southwell’s association with Bramley apples drew visitors from far and near on Saturday. Find yourself in the gallery here.


Potential footage of paranormal activity captured at Southwell hotel

Potential footage of paranormal activity captured at Southwell hotel

Daniel Williams, a historian and Charles I enthusiast, claims to have captured footage of paranormal activity at the Saracen's Head in Southwell.

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New cemetery building to be built

New cemetery building to be built

Newark Town Council's finance and general purposes committee agreed plans to demolish the old lodge at Newark Cemetery and erect a replacement.


Bygones: Advertiser stories from 25, 50 and 100 years ago

Bygones: Advertiser stories from 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A look-back at stories from the past, including the visit of Labour's deputy leader.


DJ marks 50 years of spinning decks

DJ marks 50 years of spinning decks

Jerome Fox, 68, of Newark, will mark his DJ milestone by bringing together all of his family, friends and colleagues for a celebratory disco event.


Foodbank thanks generous newlyweds

Foodbank thanks generous newlyweds

Neil and Nicola Gascoyne got married in Newark Castle and instead of asking their guests for wedding presents, asked for donations to foodbanks.


Plans to bring garden waste collections back

Plans to bring garden waste collections back

From next year, garden waste collections will be brought back in-house by the district council and more battery recycling drop zones will be available


Focus turns to potential County Lines victims

Focus turns to potential County Lines victims

Support will be offered to vulnerable people who could be the next victims of a County Lines drugs ring operating in Newark.


Frustration at wait for extension for disabled daughter

Frustration at wait for extension for disabled daughter

Lisa Brown’s daughter, Alanna, 14, has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and the delay has meant Alanna has not been able to have a proper bath.


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