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The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show returns next month with one of its most ambitious programmes yet. In a show of dedication to Caterpillar, more than 110 individual machines…
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A new Beaumond House Hospice Care charity shop will open on Friday, 24th October Newark-based Beaumond House Hospice Care is opening the shop in Balderton. The new store, which will…
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Families across Newark and Sherwood are invited to embrace the colder months with the launch of The Big Cosy Guide, a seasonal celebration of free events, festive fun, and cosy adventures…
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Groups, businesses, and volunteers across Newark and Sherwood picked up awards at the East Midlands in Bloom annual competition. Newark won the Least Litter in the East Midlands accolade as…
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A new service launches in Newark this month to help the almost 10,000[1] people living with glaucoma in Nottinghamshire, many of whom require regular check-ups to monitor the condition, described as…
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Following the success of its Green Gateways pilot scheme, Newark and Sherwood District Council is launching an annual programme to bring wildflower planting to the entrances and exits of towns…
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Ashiana Indian & Bangladeshi Restaurant in North Muskham was named the best at the Curry Life Awards. Owner Saiqul Miah, who founded the restaurant in 2008, said the Best Restaurant…
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The Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery has drawn its first £25,000 jackpot winner. A local resident from Newark, matched all six numbers in a draw to win the top prize…
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Kings Court Care Home in Middlebeck, Newark, part of HC-One, hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning, held in partnership with Urban & Civic. A total of £127.77 was raised to help…
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Newark is honouring one of its most renowned artists with a landmark exhibition celebrating the life and work of Robert Kiddey. It is at both the National Civil War Centre…
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Mansfield is to host a record-breaking musical event — and pianists are being urged to take part. Sherwood Phoenix Pianos in the town is hosting 101 Pianos, when 101 pianists…
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Children at Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery School in Newark celebrated their harvest festival with a special assembly and collection for a foodbank, supported by the Trussell Trust, which operates…
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Expansion work to double the capacity of a primary school near Newark continues to take shape. The project at Chuter Ede Primary School’s Fernwood site is set to deliver an…
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RARE Productions, a renowned name in the world of youth theatre, is coming to Newark with Annie - and is auditioning for young performers to take part. Annie is a story…
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Hundreds of spectators lined the banks of the River Trent as the Newark Dragon Boat Festival returned for a sixth year, raising more than £35,000 for the Children’s Bereavement Centre…
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Family estate agent Gascoines won the Gold Award for its property expertise in Southwell at the British Property Awards 2025 — following success in 2021 and 2024. The British Property…
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A creative nine-year-old from Newark had her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Eden Ravenlock…
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A Newark student is playing for her country at the first women’s blind football world championship in October. Alice Hopkins, of Newark, represented the England women’s blind football squad at…
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PDSA, a vet charity for pets in need, is celebrating the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time to helping out in the charity’s shops — and appealing for more…
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There’s a chance to win a share of £1,500 in Newark and Sherwood Gift Cards simply by nominating local heroes as part of a new campaign. Backed by the Newark…
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The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, honoured individuals who have gone above and beyond to…
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Residents from HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home in Newark enjoyed a memorable day out exploring Newark Air Museum, one of the UK’s largest volunteer-managed aviation museums. Brian Patton, Jim Boot,…
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Newark is set to be transformed into a world of imagination and seasonal wonder as Newark’s Narnia: Festival of Creativity takes over the town on Saturday, 4th October. This free,…
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Nottinghamshire Police has partnered with the YMCA Community and Activity Village in Newark to host its new junior base, which will offer up to 24 additional places for young people…
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Newark sprinter Amy Hunt claimed a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. After achieving a personal best in the 200m semi-finals, finishing in 22.08 seconds, the 23-year-old…
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A total of 20 community groups across Newark and Sherwood have received funding through the district council’s Community Grant Scheme, enabling them to deliver impactful projects that support wellbeing, inclusion,…
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Cameron Homes has launched its seven acre Bramley Fields development in Southwell. The £19m project is creating a new community of 45 energy-efficient family homes, next to Norwood Park Golf…
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Kings Court Care Home in Newark is inviting the community to join residents and colleagues in a range of activities to mark World Alzheimer’s Month, including wearing purple to raise…
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Significant progress is being made on the transformation of the former M&S building in Newark. The development is one of Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Board’s flagship…
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A day celebrating mining and music is coming to Bilsthorpe this weekend, honouring their importance to communities across Newark and Sherwood. Taking place at Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum on Sunday, 21st…
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A multi-purpose community classroom is now open at Sconce and Devon Park in Newark, thanks to £24,000 grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The newly-constructed facility will serve…
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New competition level starting blocks will further enhance the training environment in the main pool at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre for Newark Swimming Club. The investment is part of…
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Nottingham Piscatorial Society raised £1,000 through its annual President’s Challenge fishing competition for Beaumond House Hospice Care, Newark. Organised by the society’s president, Frank Hudspeth, donations were received from those…
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SPECIALIST car discount provider Motorfinity has joined forces with She’s Electric to launch EVOLVE HOUSE, an event designed to reward the women who keep the nation moving, with a day to recharge and explore how sustainability…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has announced plans to invest in the development of five large family-sized, level-access bungalows in Newark. The land identified for the initiative, located off Bowbridge…
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Evening talks and town tours are being offered at the National Civil War Centre in Newark. September starts with a deep dive into the turbulent history of Southwell in The…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to view key ideas and share thoughts in the final development stage for shaping the future of Newark Town…
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Hundreds of new homes in Newark have been given the green light. Newark and Sherwood District Council granted reserved matters planning approval to 430 new homes at Fernwood South. Members…
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Newark is among the stop-offs for a man on a 700-mile walk to the Supreme Court in London with a 'save the earth' message. Andrew Dames, who is walking from…
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A member of staff from Barchester Healthcare’s Edingley Lodge care home in Edingley will be taking on the Great North Run on 7th September to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable…
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Managers from Bakkavor Desserts in Newark faced wet sponges at fun event in aid of the site’s charity of the year, The Children’s Bereavement Centre. The splash the manager event…
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Newark R&M Cricket Club has officially opened its new changing room facilities, marking a significant milestone in the club’s ongoing redevelopment project. The new facilities, costing around £400,000, were made…
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Residents from Edgingley Lodge care home in Edgingley went sailing on a riverside cruise. The event on Newark Crusader, organised by the team at the home, started at Farndon Marina…
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Red Roofs Residential Care Home in Newark, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 8th December, brought together residents, families, staff, and former employees for a race day. The event…
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Renewable energy specialist Greenio is embarking on a new chapter as part of TLS Energy following a transaction advised on by KBS Corporate. Founded in 2013 by Anna Wooster-Mann and…
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Magnus C of E Academy said that overall GCSE results have been the best in recent years with the numbers of students achieving grade 4+ in English and maths increasing…
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Residents of Newark and Sherwood are invited to a free Flood Resilience Community Information Event on Thursday, 18th September, at Sconce and Devon Park, from 12.30pm to 6.30pm. he event…
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Hundreds of members of the Middlebeck community went to a summer barbecue and fun day organised by Urban&Civic. More than 300 people attended the free event, which included live music…
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A major clean-up operation took place on Eakring Road, from Bilsthorpe through to Mansfield, to remove 18 tonnes of waste. Newark and Sherwood District Council led the initiative to tackle…
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Red Roofs Residential Care Home treated residents, families, and staff to a Races Day celebration, ahead of next week's main Day at the Races event on Saturday, 23rd August. General…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care is set to host Newark’s first charity zip wire event, giving supporters the opportunity to be part of an unforgettable fundraising experience. Taking place on Saturday…
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Newark is set to come alive this August Bank Holiday weekend as Newark Festival returns with a vibrant programme of events. One of the most exciting highlights will be the…
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Pupils at Newark Academy, part of the Nova Education Trust, celebrated an exceptional year of academic achievement, with a 100% pass rate across all A-Level subjects. Among the many success…
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The Newark Dragon Boat Festival is back for a sixth year on Sunday, 14th September. The day-long community event at Riverside Park brings together boat races, live entertainment, and family-friendly…
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Young people aged 12 to 18 who want to learn valuable life skills, are willing to try new things, want to make new groups of friends, and are up for…
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The Salvation Army in Newark is launching Toasties Café, designed to feed the community and foster connection during the summer holidays. Opening from 18th August, it will run for two…
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Red Rose Care Community in Farndon welcomed families and friends to its annual Seaside Day celebration, transforming the care home’s Brockton garden into a nostalgic seaside retreat. The event began…
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People across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being invited to share their views on the future of local government. A survey aims to gather public feedback on what matters most to…
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Newark business owner Scott Hinton has continued his daughter’s legacy with another fundraising achievement. His annual golf day raised £14,000 for charities. Fineline Market Research founder Scott successfully hosted the…
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Food, activities, and live music are all on offer as part of a special summer barbecue and family fun day in the heart of Newark’s Middlebeck community. The free annual…
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Auctioneer and television personality Charles Hanson will be joining Field Dog Fairs Antiques Weekend at Southwell Racecourse this August Bank Holiday. Charles, who appears on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road…
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Musicwalks, a free, one-day musical experience for visitors of all ages, is coming to Vicar Water Country Park. Taking place on Tuesday, 5th August, visitors are invited to search for…
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A Newark area man has become a TikTok sensation after reeling in millions of views for his videos, which feature him reviewing tinned fish from all over the world. Marcus…
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Families looking for a free, fun and local way to spend the summer holidays are invited to take part in Rebel Rangers – a summer challenge running from Friday, 1st…
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The NHS trust that runs Sutton’s King’s Mill, Mansfield Community, and Newark hospitals has appointed a new chief executive, Jon Melbourne has been appointed to the role, subject to essential…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care has thanked everyone who went to the opening of its new Discount Charity Store on Sherwood Avenue, Newark. The ribbon was officially cut by Beaumond House…
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Five intrepid fundraisers towed sledges through the Arctic Circle and camped in temperatures as low as -26°C to support Beaumond House Hospice Care in Newark. They have raised more than…
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Newark parents who were told their daughter’s life-limiting condition had never been seen before are supporting a charity appeal. Four-year-old Amelia Pepper has a rare disorder that means she has…
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Just one year ago Newark Golf Club was acquired by Stellar Asset Management, preventing the private members’ club from entering into administration. Fast forward 12 months, and it feels like…
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Newark is commemorating its local heritage, and the life and works of one its most influential residents, through the launch of two new trails and the unveiling of newly-placed sculptures…
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Youngsters from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery School in Newark took part in an awards ceremony a the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. The event celebrated…
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Everywhere’s a Beach, an imaginative outdoor circus theatre show from Hikapee, is heading for Newark Market Place, with support from Newark Creates. Performed atop a giant, custom-built revolving beach parasol,…
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Newark’s first Festival of Food, running from 2nd to 15th August, is being hosted in partnership by Newark and Sherwood District Council and We Are Newark. On the launch weekend,…
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Hundreds of B negative donors in the East Midlands are being called on to donate as the NHS warns that supplies of this rare blood type are at risk of…
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The final project in an initiative that gives local volunteers in Newark and Sherwood an opportunity to gain accredited skills has been completed at Balderton Scout Hut. Thanks to skills…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is celebrating a record-breaking year after receiving six Green Flag Awards, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Sherwood Avenue Park has joined…
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Residents at HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home embarked on an exciting adventure after exploring the nearby Middlebeck development site with a Land Rover experience organised by Urban & Civic. The…
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The renovation of Newark Castle has begun, marking a significant milestone for the Castle Gatehouse Project. Backed by funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Government’s Towns Fund, and…
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The Trent Vale Trail, a transformative rural connectivity project led by volunteer-run charity Friends of Trent Vale Trail (FoTVT), is now complete. More than £700,000 has been raised by the…
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A free family fun day for the community in Middlebeck is set to return for the second year running. Held at Christ Church School on 12th July, it will be…
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Allison Homes East, a regional housebuilder providing new homes in Fernwood, has donated £100 to Claypole CofE Primary School’s upcoming summer fayre. On Friday 4th July, from 4pm to 7pm,…
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Hospice charity Beaumond House Hospice Care will open a new clearance charity shop in Newark, offering shoppers the opportunity to secure bargains on final-chance items. Located at Richardson House, Sherwood…
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People are being encouraged to play their part in helping to record the names of those from the county who died during the second world war. The Nottinghamshire Great War…
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A nationally-recognised, award-winning pop-up youth space is coming to Newark Market Place, supported by Newark Creates at Newark Book Festival. Running from 10th to 13th July, The Zone will transform…
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SCONCE and Devon Park in Newark was one of two venues as hundreds of primary school pupils took part in interactive safety events that were designed to teach essential life…
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A 250-year-old law firm with branches in Newark, Southwell and Mansfield has raised more than £78,000 by participating in an annual charity Will-writing campaign. Tallents Solicitors has taken part in…
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A headteacher has outlined his vision and plans for Newark’s Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery School. James Wood took over at the school in April after previously leading two schools…
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Newark-based hospice charity Beaumond House Hospice Care is inviting the people of Nottinghamshire to join them for a fun-filled family day out as it celebrates the start of summer. The…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with the Lincoln College Group, is already planning the return of the Future First Careers Expo on Thursday, 13th November, at the Lady…
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A concern for world peace was the key finding from a series of Rotakids workshops held at eight schools in the Retford area. Working with the Rotary Club of Retford,…
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Further funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will open for applications by Newark and Sherwood District Council on Wednesday, 18th June. The Business Growth and Productivity Scheme will provide grants…
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Red Roofs Residential Care Home achieved an Excellent rating in every assessed category, following its Quality Monitoring Audit carried out by Nottinghamshire County Council. The Newark home, part of the…
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People affected by cancer were among those who attended the official opening of a new Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre in Newark — the first of its kind in…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has confirmed its plans for a new weekly kerbside food waste collection service. Set to launch in October 2027, the council has taken another step…
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The Middlebeck Community Archaeology Event, held at All Saints’ Church in Hawton, gave people the chance to learn about discoveries dating back thousands of years, as well as the history…
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A service that enables more people to live independently in their own homes is expanding. Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Careline now offers vital support to customers both within and…
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Nottinghamshire Scouts held a Thank You Garden Party celebration for its volunteers in the gardens of The Archbishop’s Palace within Southwell Minster. The event honoured volunteers awarded some of the…
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Appreciation events for volunteers were hosted by Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with Your CVS. They included an afternoon tea, with live performances by vintage music vocalist Jayne…
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Residents across Newark and Sherwood are being encouraged to take part in a fun and rewarding litter-picking and recycling initiative during Great Big Green Week, running from 7th to 15th…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is hosting its first Apprentice Open Day, on Friday, 27th June, at Castle House. The event is designed to inspire and inform those starting their…
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A rare and puzzling Roman object is back on display at the National Civil War Centre in Newark. Known as the Norton Disney Dodecahedron, the 12-sided, hollow copper alloy object…
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The free Streets Ahead event, part of the ongoing Newark Creates cultural programme organised by Newark Cultural Consortium in association with SO Festival, will take place on Sunday, 15th June…
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Two residents at Edingley Lodge Care Home in the village, Jean and Reg, celebrated reaching their 93rd and 101st birthdays respectively on the same day in May. The home held…
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The outgoing chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Coun Jean Hall, raised thousands of pounds for charities during her year in office. Speaking at a full meeting of the…
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The Children’s Bereavement Centre (CBC) says its fifth annual Daisy Appeal will bring communities together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.…
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Southwell's Max Smith from Southwell has been announced as the Best Heating Installer in the East Midlands by judges from the Heating Installer Awards 2025. He was also Best Sustainable…
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A unique chance to get hands-on with some of the historical secrets discovered buried underneath a Newark community is on offer thanks to a special archaeology event this month. The…
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Major Oak Pop Choir will be performing songs from films, musicals and more at The Power Of Love charity concert at Mansfield Civic Centre on Sunday, 6th July. Proceeds will…
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A fun day celebrated the opening of Sherwood Avenue Play Park in Newark after a £500,000 redevelopment from Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council. Residents were treated…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council chair Coun Jean Hall has planted an oak tree seedling in Sconce and Devon Park to celebrate the district’s legacy of the Tour of Britain.…
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A free family fun opening event is taking place this Saturday, 17th May, to celebrate the redevelopment of Sherwood Avenue Play Park in Newark. The opening event will be held…
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Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards will open on 30th My. Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with Radio Newark, is looking for individuals,…
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He’s known and loved by millions for getting to the point. And midway through our conversation, Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood, does just that. He’s talking about his…
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£500-worth of Newark and Sherwood Gift Cards are set to be given away between 12th and 25th May by local businesses, encouraging residents to ‘shop local’ and boost the local…
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An RAF fighter flypast and a parade featuring Second World War-era farm vehicles will take place at the Nottinghamshire County Show to mark VE Day this weekend. Organisers of the…
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A regular litter-picker from Coddington has won £1,000 thanks to his community-minded efforts. Will scooped the LitterLotto® weekly national jackpot after first discovering LitterLotto® via a park bin sticker while…
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Music From the Movies at Newark Palace Theatre on Saturday, 17th May is bringing together the Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra and the Southwell Minister School Choir in a concert to…
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To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council has awarded 35 town and parish councils across the district a total of £10,800 to…
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An art display featuring bees, butterflies and sunflowers has returned to Newark Market Place for a second year, aiming to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors…
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Newark business Guardian Angel Carers has awarded a £250 community grant to the charity Positively Empowered Kids. Its network of experts aim to inspire and support young people, their parents,…
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A new era for local communities has begun with the launch of Your CVS — a new community and voluntary service supporting Newark, Sherwood, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, and Gedling. Your CVS…
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A Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre (MCISS) for people affected by cancer has opened at the YMCA Community and Activity Village, Newark. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which…
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A cookery workshop that will recreate Second World War recipes using a 21st-Century air fryer is set to take to the stage at this year’s Nottinghamshire County Show. The activity,…
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A primary only multi-academy trust founded in Nottinghamshire has been nominated for two awards in the national MAT Excellence Awards 2025, in recognition of its impact within the education sector.…
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Residents got involved with the first harvest of soil from Middlebeck’s own ‘worm palace’ in Newark. Families joined in a free workshop at Gannets Cafe, where a worm farm was…
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Magnus Church of England Academy students in Newark attended a special event marking the 25th anniversary of The Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme. The initiative supports practical science work in…
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Red Roofs Residential Care Home in Newark has received a Care Home UK Top 20 Award for a second successive year. The accolade is based on independent reviews from residents,…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched its 2025/2026 Community Grant Scheme, which gives community groups, charities, and eligible parish councils the chance to apply for up to £20,000 to…
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The Great British Spring Clean was a success around Newark and Sherwood thanks to the 250 dedicated local volunteers who took part. Litter-picking events were organised all over the district…
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The summer season at Newark Palace Theatre starts in May, offering laughs with The Comedy Store on Saturday 3rd. On Friday 9th TaylorMania, a Taylor Swift tribute show, is followed…
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HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home in Newark is to host an information talk and session from the Alzheimer’s Society in attendance to offer support and reassurance to members of their…
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A Greek feast is on the menu at Middlebeck thanks to a new addition to the line-up of regular food trucks in the heart of the community. Regular food trucks…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is introducing free 30 minutes car parking for its three inner town car parks in Newark from 8th April. The car parks at Town Wharf,…
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Magnus Church of England Academy students put on four glittering performances of Beauty and the Beast Jr, an adaptation for young audiences based on the original Disney story of transformation…
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Newark’s Beaumond House Hospice Care is bringing bank holiday fun for all the family to the town with the return of its annual Easter Fun Day. Taking place at Newark…
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Newark-based architecture firm Studio G has achieved B Corp certification, as part of Gusto Group. The business is one of the first architecture firms in Nottinghamshire to achieve the certification,…
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More than 450 schools are being given a new booklet that provides vital guidance for teachers and school staff to support grieving pupils. The Children’s Bereavement Centre, which has bases…
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Anyone looking to pursue a career in the arts, whether performing, writing, directing or technical, can apply for help from the Our Past, Your Future fund run by Newark Palace…
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People from Newark and Southwell were among the winners in a photography competition run by Newark and Sherwood District Council. The contest, which aimed to get photographers out and about…
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Edingley Lodge care home will be opening its doors to the local community for an afternoon of tea and entertainment on Saturday, 5th April. Taking place between 10am and 4pm, guests will…
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A caretaker at HC-One’s Bowbridge Court Care Home in Newark has been sharing his Irish dancing talents with residents in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. Patrick Brock, better known as…
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Green-fingered members of Newark’s Red Rose Care Community Gardening Club have been busy planning and gardening in the spring sunshine. The outdoor space at the Newark care home hosts many…
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Newark Academy, part of Nova Education Trust, is celebrating a significant achievement following its recent Ofsted inspection. In 2019, the Academy was rated ‘Good' overall. A recent re-inspection, conducted to…
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The second round of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Scheme has seen an additional 15 local groups benefit from funding, supporting a wide range of groups across…
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A Newark woman won The Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition final at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show. Rachel Salter’s team of bearded collies won the ultimate breeder’s title at the…
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The Commanding Officer of the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit is seeking photographs and memories for the 75th anniversary celebrations of Royal Navy and Royal Marine service…
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is bringing his new show to the Place Theatre, Newark, in June. Celebrating the release of his first solo album, Revelations – Song…
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A selection of rare and historically-significant coins and stamps are being offered at Anderson & Garland Auctioneers on Thursday, 6th March, from 10am. Among the highlights is a Charles I…
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Nominations are wanted for the Live Our Best Lives Awards, which highlight inspirational young people in Nottinghamshire. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 9th May at Nottinghamshire Police’s…
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To mark her tenure as chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Coun Jean Hall is embarking on a personal charity challenge. Over two weeks – one in March and…
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A supporter of Newark-based charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, is encouraging people to leave a gift to the charity in their Will to help it continue its work supporting the…
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National Youth Choir’s SING! workshops, which provide free, high quality, accessible singing activity for young people, are coming to Newark. SING! offers aspiring singers aged 9-13 the support to nurture…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has given its Community Chest fund a new look and is relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). It will…
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Lovers’ Lane Primary School is celebrating a new era as it joins the Flying High Partnership, a multi-academy trust of 34 schools. Following the Easter holidays, James Wood will become…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has agreed to part-fund an ambitious project to create the largest woodland in the area in decades. It will see the planting and maintenance of…
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A fitness training studio in the heart of Middlebeck is celebrating its first anniversary after spending a year bringing the community together through exercise. With an active lifestyle at the…
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Years 9 and 10 pupils from the Magnus Church of England Academy in Newark met prisoners and learned about the consequences of anti-social behaviour at a Prison Me No Way…
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Newark Market Place will be transformed into a spectacle of light and flame on Saturday, 1st March for the next town centre event from Newark Cultural Consortium’s programme Newark Creates.…
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To coincide with second world war Polish hero and humanitarian Irena Sendler’s birthday, schools are being invited to nominate their pupils for the Irena Sendler Young Person Award. The award…
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A Newark man has launched another online resource for people interested in the heritage of his home town. During lockdown, Dave Fargher, of Newark, spent a lot of time walking…
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Work is to begin this summer on regeneration works on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark. Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning Committee has approved the plans, which will include…
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Following its annual winter conservation clean, the National Trust’s Workhouse and Infirmary in Southwell will reopen to the public on Wednesday, 19th February, in time for half term. Visitors are…
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National children’s charity Societi, the UK Foundation for Kawasaki disease, has unveiled GB trampoline gymnast world champion Corey Walkes as its ambassador. Corey was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease aged 2½…
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IMPROVEMENTS to bus services in Newark should bring greater connectivity, say Stagecoach East Midlands. The changes, funded through the Bus Service Improvement Plan in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, will…
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Wine and gin tasting, gourmet nights, and gigs are all on the menu at a cafe in Middlebeck as part of a programme of events from March. Urban&Civic, the developer…
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A new initiative aims to persuade more people to shop local is set to launch in March. Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is designed to encourage people to spend their…
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Pupils at Chuter Ede Primary School, Balderton, received a donation of 35 hi-vis vests from David Wilson Homes to help ensure they remained visible and safe during winter journeys to…
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Artwork that features more than 160 drawings by Newark residents has gone up as part of the construction wall around 32 Stodman Street in the town centre. The Community Art…
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A VE Day parade celebrating how the county helped keep wartime Britain from going hungry in the 1940s is among attractions being lined up as part of this year’s Nottinghamshire…
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A health trust is appealing for the return of walking aids so that they can be reused. In 2023-2024, Sherwood Hospitals gave out more than 13,000 walking aids — the…
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Newark-based Fineline Market Research is celebrating a 92% increase in turnover over the past year — and an award win. The company has seen a surge in demand for CATI…
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Steve Steinman’s new production, Vampires Rock: Eternal Love The Musical, enjoyed a triumphant world premiere in February — and continues its tour of the UK at Newark Palace Theatre on…
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A wide range of musicians, dancers and entertainers are coming to the Newark Palace Theatre stage in February. On Thursday, 6th February, Money for Nothing recreates the distinct sounds of…
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The Movement for Good Awards, spearheaded by the Benefact Group, is set to donate more than £1m to charities up and down the country this year. Now in its seventh…
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Edingley Lodge care home prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and the fun continued well into the night. Staff and residents at the home were…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care has been given media equipment thanks to community funding provided by the team behind the planned dualling of the A46 Newark Bypass. The hospice has been…
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To commemorate the legacy of second world war Polish hero and humanitarian Irena Sendler, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council launched the Irena Sendler Young Person Award…
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Patients and staff at Newark Hospital are benefiting from the purchase of innovative new equipment thanks to generous donations from the Magnus Foundation. The foundation donated £44,301 to Sherwood Forest…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care in Newark has launched a new fundraising initiative in collaboration with Your Charity Lottery. Money raised will provide supportive palliative care to the people of Newark…
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Newark Market Place will be transformed into a spectacle of light and flame this spring for the next town centre event from Newark Cultural Consortium’s programme Newark Creates. Ignite: Fire,…
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A mini exhibition at the National Civil War Centre, Newark, until March is offering an insight into food and drink preparation through the decades. Celebrating the display’s location, in the…
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2025 marks 400 years since King Charles I's accession to the throne and the National Civil War Centre in Newark is marking the anniversary with some special events in its…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme is back for another year and residents can book a collection now. The scheme has been running successfully for many years…
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Edingley Lodge Care Home presented Reach Learning Disability, a charity with bases in Mansfield, Southwell, and Newark, with a cheque for £1,570 as part of its Christmas challenge. The Edingley…
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Magnus Church of England Academy held two performances of its Christmas Carol Concert for families and friends of the Newark school. Performances were by Magnus Musicians, the year 7 cohort…
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The generosity of Newark and Sherwood residents means that more than 300 local people in need will be opening presents on Christmas morning. The Palace Theatre’s gift donation scheme, Palace…
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Magnus Church of England Academy year 7 students were visited by children’s author Nathanael Lessore — and all were gifted a copy of one of the writer’s books as a…
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One of the longest-serving volunteers at Newark Hospital has been recognised for 45 years of service. Jane Combes, 72, of Balderton, was presented with an award and flowers by Sherwood…
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Newark housebuilder Allison Homes has swapped its traditional work Secret Santa to take part in Kids Out’s The Giving Tree initiative. The Giving Tree is the charity’s Christmas campaign that…
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Christmas at Newark’s Middlebeck development included a flurry of festive events. A Christmas lights switch-on and carol singalong, fun festive market, and Santa’s grotto all brought festive cheer to the…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has teamed up with LitterLotto® to launch a new initiative that aims to help residents recycle right, keep neighbourhoods clean, and reward people for binning…
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Newark-based Gusto Community Fund has donated more than £30,000 for 36 charities, projects, and initiatives in the East Midlands. The fund was launched by Steff Wright, chairman of Gusto Group,…
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It isn’t just magic carpets flying this Christmas as tickets for the Palace Theatre Newark’s pantomime are flying out the door, breaking their sales record for a third year running!…
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Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge care home in the village got together to wear festive jumpers in aid of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day. All residents and staff at…
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Author Ric Hart is promoting one of his five children’s bereavement books this Christmas to raise funds for the Children’s Bereavement Centre in Newark. Ric raised funds for the charity…
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A popular building in Newark Town Centre will be given a new lease of life as the district council works on plans to convert the empty unit into a community…
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Large sculptures that reflect the working lives of miners and electric plant operators have found a new home. The Kiddey Stones, which have not been on public display for many…
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A £8,991 National Churches Trust Grant will help to pay for urgent repairs to the stonework of Newark Parish Church. On the recommendation of the National Churches Trust, the church…
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An area of Newark will be getting greener thanks to a new urban tree-planting scheme involving the Woodland Trust, Reach Learning Disability, Greenwood Community Forest, and Newark and Sherwood District…
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Newark Emmaus Trust, a charity that provides support and accommodation to young homeless people, has received a donation of £7,268 from the Morrisons Foundation to renovate its outdoor area. Jade…
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