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Thirty-six crews made up of local organisations and groups will take to the water for the Newark Dragon Boat Race on Sunday. The festival, now in its fifth year, is…
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Celebrating and promoting the benefits of music is the theme of a new initiative. Now Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Alive With Music is asking people across the area to…
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Free events and activities across Newark town centre will feature in the Festival of Creativity on Saturday 5th and Sunday, 6th October. People can have a go at a variety…
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Huge crowds gathered in Newark, Southwell, and across the region as some of the world’s best cyclists raced in Stage Four of the Tour of Britain. Newark again hosted a…
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More than 1,000 students from schools across Newark and Sherwood, and beyond, are expected to attend the seventh Future First Careers Expo at Newark Showground on Thursday, 14th November. It…
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A heart disease charity based in Newark has received a £1,000 funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. Societi Foundation is the UK Foundation for Kawasaki…
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Music will enliven summer at Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone, on Saturday, 7th September. With six musicians located around the park, visitors can walk around and meet them while they…
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More than 2,000 people are estimated to have attended Nottinghamshire Day celebrations in the heart of Sherwood Forest. The free-to-attend event was a celebration of all things Nottinghamshire – led…
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Children and parents can now enjoy a new Play Zone, including 10 pieces of equipment, as the first step of the redevelopment of Sherwood Avenue Play Park in Newark. Coun…
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A special flag-raising ceremony attended by dignitaries from across the county took place on the banks of the River Trent today (Friday) to commemorate the fourth Nottinghamshire Day. Nottinghamshire County…
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Magnus C of E Academy, Newark, celebrated students’ achievements during their GCSE results day. Principal Anna Martin said: “A huge well done to our students, who despite suffering significant disruption…
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Organisations and businesses are being encouraged to join a campaign that aims to assure older and disabled shoppers they’ll always have a welcoming place to have a sit down when…
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Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge near Newark are getting ready to cheer a member of their team, who will be taking on the gruelling Great North Run to raise…
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The Magnus Academy in Newark reported a 97% pass rate for the 2024 post 16 cohort on A-Level results day. Students studying subjects within the social sciences performed very well,…
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Newark woman Nicki Glencross is hosting a second charity netball tournament to raise money in memory of her father. Michael Ford died from neck cancer in May last year and…
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Staff and residents from Barchester’s Edingley Lodge care home enjoyed a visit to Newark Marina, where they had a boat trip on the Newark Crusader. The boat set off from…
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Southwell and Tuxford are among the destinations on stage four of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race, the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men. The East Midlands route on Friday, 6th…
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A group of young people from Newark and Sherwood had a sleepover in an unusual location — the National Civil War Centre in Newark. The Creative Influencers, aged from 13…
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Newark Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, 15th September, organised in partnership between Beaumond House Hospice Care and The Children’s Bereavement Centre to raise funds for both Newark-based charities, is appealing…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched a photo competition to showcase the best in the district. There are two categories - under 17 and open. Town Centres and Out…
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Archaeology work has identified Medieval features as part of redevelopment work at 32 Stodman Street, Newark. These include walls, wells, enclosure boundaries, and pits, one of which contained a fully-intact…
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Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Edingley Lodge care home for its summer fete. There was live entertainment from singer Colin Shaw, raffles, tombola, magic science,…
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Rachael Allen, of Newark, is set to embark on a 12-hour crochet marathon on Saturday, turning her hobby into hope for her father who is having surgery this week to…
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Magnus Church of England Academy celebrated the efforts and achievements of its students at the annual Magnus Awards event. An exceptional member of the Magnus Combined Cadet Force, Raluca Scurtulescu,…
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Magnus Church of England Academy welcomed a special former student back through its doors — a learner who last donned his school uniform in 1951. Peter Griffin, now aged 90,…
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Twenty jobs and a golf club that dates back more than a century have been saved. A sale, led by Bob Maxwell and Robert Dymond, of Begbies Traynor Group, resulted…
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Five Newark and Sherwood District Council parks have successfully retained their Green Flag Award status for another year. Among them are Newark Castle Gardens, Sconce and Devon Park, and Queen…
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A supporter of Newark-based charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, has won a national award in recognition of his fundraising efforts. Les Reid, whose wife was cared for by the hospice,…
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The annual service of celebration and investiture of the King Offa Commandery of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem was held at St Mary’s Church, Newark.…
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Inspire, which delivers libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, has launched its annual free Summer Reading Challenge, hoping to top last year's figure of 10,000 children taking part. This year’s…
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Newark Creates, which has been organising free events across the town over the past three years, including the just-launched BookBench trail, is now being supported by Newark Town Board’s Newark…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council are excited to announce that work has officially begun on the ambitious redevelopment of Sherwood Avenue Play Park. The District Council’s…
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The grounds of Newark Castle are to be transformed into a stage for a season of outdoor theatre with five shows lined up in July and August. Comedic gem The…
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Do you want to hop on a bus and explore central Rushcliffe at your own pace? Or maybe you fancy a night out in Newark without the hassle of driving…
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Newark Library is set to reopen on Thursday, 25th July, after it closed in January to complete essential maintenance works to its heating and cooling systems. Inspire, which operates libraries…
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To mark Armed Forces Day, Newark hosted a military parade and event, which was launched by the RAF Cranwell Military Wives’ Choir. A military parade was led by the Royal…
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Barnby Road Academy, Newark, was one of five schools in Nottinghamshire to receive educational construction books, We Can Build, from Barratt and David Wilson Homes. The books are designed to…
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Newark Dragon Boat Festival has announced that GXO Logistics will return as its headline sponsor for a third successive year. Inspire and Newark and Sherwood District Council have joined as…
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Newark’s National Civil War Centre has been shortlisted for a national Family Friendly Museum Award for a second successive year. Charity Kids in Museums has run the annual award since…
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A total of 850 pupils from 23 primary schools were given safety messages at events organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council. Nottinghamshire Police, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, VIA,…
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Newark residents of all ages are being invited to draw what they love most about their town and have their artwork featured on part of the construction wall around 32…
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Youngsters wanting to take part in this winter's festive panto at the Palace Theatre Newark, Aladdin, are invited to take part in a workshop in September. People aged 8-18 can…
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Sir Donald Bailey Academy, Newark, won the primary section at the 15th annual Childnet Film Competition. The school showcased their students’ filmmaking skills and dedication to promoting online safety among…
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Family-run estate agent Gascoines is celebrating after winning the Gold Award for its regional property expertise at the British Property’s Southwell Sales Awards 2024. In a major year celebrating its…
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Free workshops for teenagers who love performing will take place in Rainworth this summer. Open Doors, a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England, has organised two summer programmes…
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In its latest series, the National Trust Podcast has shone a spotlight on The Workhouse and Infirmary in Southwell, which this year marks 200 years since it opened. Curator and…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted the first of what it hopes will be regular events to bring together the different organisations offering support to veterans and the Armed Forces…
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Earlier this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council launched a birdbox giveaway for primary schools, aimed at engaging younger generations in protecting and enhancing biodiversity. During Great Big Green Week…
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Beaumond House is inviting people to share memories through MuchLoved, an online dedication page. Beaumond House Hospice Care is offering people the opportunity to remember their loved ones this Father’s…
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A Newark care home has been hand crafting crowns and decorations to get ready for the upcoming royal birthday celebration. Residents at Red Roofs Residential Care Home, Newark, have been…
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The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards, to be held on 20th September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall, are accepting nominations until 6th July. Last year 12 winners…
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Magnus Church of England Academy students visited the headquarters of Williams Racing in Oxfordshire for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) enrichment day. During the guided tour of the…
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The Great Big Green Week, a national campaign running from 8th June to 16th June, aims to raise awareness and encourage communities to take action against climate change. From reducing…
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A TRAINEE optometrist from Newark helped save the sight of a patient after she was identified with an extremely rare eye condition that could have resulted in her losing her…
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Three sisters who dedicate their free time to supporting patients at Newark Hospital are highlighting the benefits of volunteering during National Volunteers’ Week. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has again partnered up with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host educational sessions dedicated to safety. A week-long event is being…
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A new summer installation has been created in Newark Market Place that aims to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors while they shop. The display, organised…
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Support for five key charities and not-for-profit organisations has been extended for a further three years of funding by Newark and Sherwood District Council. Citizens Advice Sherwood and Newark, Home…
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The YCDS Academy football team based at the YMCA Community and Activity Village, Newark, is celebrating a successful season. Led by head coach and former England international and Nottingham Forest…
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A new defibrillator has been installed at Cleveland Square Community Centre in Newark as part of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s commitment to the lifesaving devices. It has been sited…
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The charity Trent Dementia is to host a stall on Southwell Market on Thursday, 4th July, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Project worker Suzanne Osborne will be at the stall with…
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On June 16th, Newark Creates, in association with SO Festival, is welcoming two international Street Theatre & Outdoor Arts shows to Newark. There will be juggling, hip hop dancing hippos,…
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Southwell Music Festival is returning over August Bank Holiday weekend (23rd to 25th) for a 10th anniversary — celebrating the town and music. Among the highlights is tenor Mark Padmore,…
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A new interactive sculpture trail featuring book benches is coming to Newark this summer. Following last year’s successful brightly coloured umbrellas in Newark Market Place, from 11th July and coinciding…
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A new 80-space car park has opened at Newark Hospital, thanks to a partnership between Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, and Newark and Sherwood District…
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Newark R&M Cricket Club has been awarded £100,000 towards its £450,000 plans for improvements at its Kelham Road home. The money has come from Newark and Sherwood District Council’s allocation…
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A cheque for £1,070 has been presented to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. The charity was the chosen cause of the chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Coun…
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There is a wide variety of music acts at the Palace Theatre, Newark, in June. Coun Rowan Cozens, portfolio holder for Heritage, Culture and The Arts, said: “During June we…
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Nottinghamshire County Show has been hailed a success as attendance boomed and more competitors flocked to take part Organisers praised a successful event after a combination of a big crowd,…
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As part of its work to help young people access new opportunities, Newark and Sherwood District Council has awarded Volunteer it Yourself (VIY) £60,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)…
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Regional housebuilder Allison Homes East has sponsored a school based near its Kings Meadow development in Fernwood, allowing it to buy a new sports kit. The housebuilder previously sponsored Claypole…
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A FIRST meeting to celebrate Newark and Sherwood’s passion for music — and look to what the future could hold for music enthusiasts — has been hosted by the district…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has received a grant of £1.4m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at…
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Community groups and charities across Newark and Sherwood district can apply for up to £20,000 to help deliver projects and schemes that improve the lives of residents through the district…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is holding its very first meeting to celebrate the district’s passion for music, while looking to what the future could hold for music enthusiasts. On…
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The care environment at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust exceeds the NHS national average in all areas, according to the results of the latest Patient-Led Assessment of the Care…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care is encouraging people to speak more openly about death and dying by hosting a free coffee morning in Newark town centre. Taking place on 9th May,…
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Young people in Newark and Sherwood can apply for a grant to help them reach centre stage in their creative career. The Palace Theatre, Newark, has announced that applications for…
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British-Norwegian blues guitarist Krissy Matthews, who is to release a double album Krissy Matthews & Friends on 10th May and take it around Europe for a 50-date tour, is stopping…
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More than 8,000 people visited Newark town centre on Saturday 27 April, where it was buzzing with excitement as a host of free events took place. Small Business Showcase, the…
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A family whose Highland Cattle have become stars in their local village are looking forward to them winning a host of new fans when they make their debut at this…
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Mia, a 13-year-old greyhound/Staffordshire bull terrier cross, and owner Kelly Allen, are off to Crufts in 2025. Mia was named the ‘Golden Oldie’ in a regional heat for Scruffts, the…
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With stand-up comedy, live music, musicals and more, Newark Palace Theatre has launched its biggest season yet with a new brochure. Gracing the cover is punk legend John Lydon -…
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Free monthly drop-in sessions for anyone affected by dementia are starting in Southwell. The first will be on Thursday, 16th May, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, at Kings Court Community Centre.…
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Students at Magnus C of E Academy in Newark staged a performance of Sister Act Jr. Principal Anna Martin said the show was a demonstration of the talent and confidence…
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Organisers are hoping for a bumper crop of entries into Nottinghamshire County Show’s popular rural crafts competition after they contacted schools across the region inviting children to take part. The…
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The popular Hidden History walking tours in Newark are back. This weekend (Saturday 13 April) Newark Through Time is a special walking history tour, crammed with intriguing stories of Anglo…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals is inviting its patients and members of the public to show their appreciation and thanks for the care they or their loved ones may have received. The…
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An exhibition featuring works of art that celebrate the power of nature, human connection, and creativity has opened at the National Civil War Centre. The Dandelion Project, a collaboration between…
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An 18-metre-long whale is landing in Newark town centre on 26th April and bold explorers can book for free to step inside the creature to experience a funny and interactive…
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Community groups, schools, and charities have been invited to apply for a share of funding for initiatives that focus on waste reduction, reuse, or recycling. Veolia and Nottinghamshire County Council’s…
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RH Commercial Vehicles is promising new career opportunities with the creation of its first four dedicated van centres — one in Tuxford Business Park. RH Commercial Vehicles is an authorised…
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Pupils from Barnby Road Academy in Newark have helped transform a graffiti hotspot with bright and colourful works of art. Over two days, groups of Year 4 students worked with…
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Library workers in Nottinghamshire are on the shortlist for a national award. The Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have had an exceptional impact on their…
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A popular building in Newark Town Centre will be given a new lease of life as the district council aims to increase the visitorshopping experience in the town centre. Previously,…
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The Hornby Railway Collectors Association (HRCA), which was formed in 1969, is celebrating its 55th anniversary by hosting a special exhibition, which will be open to non-members on Sunday, 7th…
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This year is set to be a busy one in Newark with events set to take place in the market town over the next few months. From Artisan Markets to…
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Work to catch offenders in rural areas in Nottinghamshire have been boosted by the addition of three brand-new Hilux 4x4s which have been rolled out across the county. The fleet…
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Hundreds of job seekers explored a host of NHS careers at the first ‘Step into the NHS’ careers showcase of 2024. The ‘Step into the NHS’ event, organised by Sherwood…
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Bumbling bunnies, eccentric eggs, and springing chickens will be part of a free Easter event at Newark Buttercross on Saturday, 23rd March, from 10am to 3pm. The free event is…
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Newark is set to be taken over with Good Friday fun in aid of the town’s Beaumond House Hospice Care charity. The hospice, which provides free palliative care for people…
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Open Doors is hosting a three-day Family Arts Festival for the first time over the Easter weekend in the Newark and Sherwood district. The festival will be in Ollerton on…
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The incoming chairman of the Nottinghamshire County Show has hailed the event as an excellent way to encourage shoppers to Buy British by bringing farmers and the public together. Des…
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Two new initiatives are being launched to improve the health and wellbeing of hospital patients by supporting them to eat and drink more at mealtimes. Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust has…
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The Nottinghamshire stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race, which set off from Edwinstowe in September, boosted the local economy by more than £4.6m and attracted more than 180,000…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has donated 80 laptops to 19 community groups across the district as part of its digital inclusion scheme. It said even though so much of…
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In celebration of Overseas NHS Workers Day (Friday 1 March) a large artwork of world flags has been unveiled at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,…
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The first Safer Streets projects to improve safety and security in Balderton have been installed. The funding is going towards several improvements and initiatives, including improved lighting and CCTV, attitude…
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A nurse who helped a hospital patient to fulfil his final wish of marrying his partner has received a prestigious award. Keela Darby, a nurse at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton,…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s new temporary accommodation for the homeless, Alexander Lodge, is set to welcome residents as early as March — four weeks ahead of schedule. The council…
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Independent theatre show producer Steve Steinman is on a mission to single-handedly release the West End’s stranglehold on musical theatre! Tickets for his -new production, the vampire-themed Eternal Love: The…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has been shortlisted for a 'local government Oscar' for its innovative work to help children reach their potential before they start school. The Children’s Centre Services Early…
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Visitors will be able to see more animals and enjoy a new revved-up attraction in the main ring when the Nottinghamshire County Show returns in May. The event, which attracted…
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Family-run estate agency Gascoines is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Founded by Doug Gascoine, three generations of the family have since carried on the legacy, including one of the current partners,…
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Housebuilder Allison Homes East has sponsored Newark Brazil Under 7s football team for the current season. Newark Brazil FC, based near the housebuilder’s Kings Meadow development, has 230 players aged…
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A member of staff at Magnus Church of England Academy received an accolade in the New Year Honours List. CCF (Combined Cadet Force) School Staff Instructor, Squadron Leader Gillian Wills,…
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Work to enhance Sconce and Devon Park in Newark is under way after Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Street Scene Team, park rangers, community groups, and volunteers teamed up to…
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On Saturday, 27th January - Holocaust Memorial Day in the UK, and the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945 - Newark and Sherwood District Council…
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Homebuilder David Wilson Homes has repaired potholes in a village hall car park in Newark after an appeal from a concerned resident. The company is building properties close to Newark…
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Ten brightly decorated benches will adorn Newark this summer — and local artists are now being offered the chance to design them. Newark Creates has partnered with Wild in Art,…
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Newark Food and Wellbeing Hub has received almost £10,000 National Lottery funding to introduce a new scheme — Saturday Night Fakeaway Meal Bags. Newark and Sherwood District Council, which has…
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An innovative new scheme to make women safer while exercising in the gym is being rolled out across Newark – and is already generating national interest. The cutting-edge Safer Gyms…
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Around £1m a year could be made available to local community projects as part of the proposed Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park in Newark. The proposed GNR scheme aims…
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Newark Castle will be home to a team of archaeologists from this week as a dig starts, aiming to reveal more about the castle’s historic layout and tracing the structure…
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A new team of specialist police officers has been formed to support the ongoing work to tackle anti-social behaviour across Nottinghamshire. A total of four anti-social behaviour and problem-solving officers…
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Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is back. Now in its sixth year, the awards are giving residents in Nottinghamshire the opportunity to nominate a charity of their choice to…
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A mystery Roman object that continues to puzzle archaeologists is on display at the National Civil War Centre: Newark Museum. The rare, hollow, 12-sided dodecahedron object was found by a…
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Open Doors, in partnership with Collingham and District Local History Society, is hosting a free event for residents to explore Collingham’s local heritage. On Saturday, 20th January, travel back in…
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Primary school pupils from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy helped plant three trees at Harron Homes’ nearby development, Bilsthorpe Chase. The trees were the first of more than 1,200 native species…
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Following the success of Newark Town Centre Races, Newark Half Marathon, and Newark Dragon Boat Race, two local charities are organising a new race to bring to the town -…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing to clear and clean up areas affected by Storm Henk. Over the past few days, the council’s Environmental Team has been working to…
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Beaumond House is calling upon local retailers, businesses and organisations to support its Be Bright Blue campaign from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st January, by decorating their window blue using blue bunting,…
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Regional housebuilder Allison Homes is launching a key workers scheme at its Kings Meadow development in Fernwood, Newark, helping those who work in the public sector to get a step…
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Nottinghamshire residents are being encouraged to kickstart the new year by recycling right for charity. For every search carried out on the Recycling Checker in January, Veolia - Nottinghamshire County…
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A creative pupil at John Hunt Primary Academy in Newark has won a Christmas card competition to help spread festive cheer to members of the community at Barratt Homes’ Fernwood…
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Newark Hospital’s longest-serving colleague has been recognised for achieving 50 years’ service. Margaret Michie, a clinic receptionist mainly in Eastwood Centre, had requested that no fuss be made of her…
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Little Daisy Hamer has received a bravery award for coming to the rescue of her unconscious mum by performing lifesaving CPR. Daisy, then aged 4, went to bed with mum,…
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Newark Sea Cadets have launched an ambitious project to create a new home — and is appealing for help from the community. Project Waterfront aims to create a purpose-built facility…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme is back for another year and residents can book their collection now. Residents can book their real tree to be collected…
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Magnus Church of England Academy year 7 students received books from the school when children’s author Tom Mitchell visited. During the event, Tom shared his writing process and inspirations with…
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Thanks to the kindness of local people, the Palace Theatre Newark has been able to spread some extra Christmas joy through Palace Presents, a gift donation scheme initially set up…
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Students at Magnus Church of England Academy performed their Christmas Carol concert at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark — welcoming around 200 visitors to the event. Jackie Thacker, leader of…
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Farnsfield husband and wife duo Suzie and Rob Stanton were star guests at a national event thrown by home care company Home Instead UK. The occasion celebrated the pair taking…
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Newark Palace Theatre's annual festive panto Snow White is running until 31st December - and has already broken records for ticket sales. The Jordan Productions cast features Mark Siney as…
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Saks Beauty has opened a new salon at Unit 3 Warwick Brewery, Northgate Retail Park, Newark. The salon is owned by beauty professional Anna Leach, formerly the owner of The…
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Plans to transform Ollerton town centre have been revealed as part of an ongoing regeneration project — and residents are being urged to have their say. The initial ideas will…
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If you see someone sleeping rough and you want to help, you can now alert the right support groups through one website, StreetLink. StreetLink, a digital platform aimed at helping…
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A charity that cares for babies, children and young people from across Nottinghamshire is asking people to support its Christmas Appeal. It costs more than £6m a year to run…
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Plans to reinvigorate Sherwood Avenue Park, Newark, which were shaped by ideas and feedback from the local community, have been unveiled. The proposed plans for the site include areas for…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing its work towards achieving its carbon net zero target as the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels starts at the Newark Beacon. This…
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The philanthropic arm of one of the East Midlands’ largest groups of accountants and business advisers is celebrating its first anniversary. The Duncan & Toplis Foundation, launched in late 2022,…
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Newark-based charity Care after Combat has received The King’s Award for its voluntary services, writes Rachel Jones. It is the highest award locally-based charities can receive in the UK and…
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Magnus Church of England Academy students attended a concert by Boughton pianist and composer Chris Miggells in St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark — and then enjoyed a masterclass in composition…
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A Winter Wishes campaign where residents can send warm messages anonymously to isolated members of the community has been launched by Newark and Sherwood District Council. Winter Wishes cards are…
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Anyone can find themselves in a position where they become a carer, providing unpaid care for someone who is older, disabled, or seriously ill. For some this may also include…
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Newark resident Lynn Roulstone has praised the Audiology department at Newark Hospital after being fitted with Bluetooth hearing aids that she feels have given her a new lease of life.…
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The Palace Theatre's annual festive appeal will this year help Newark Women’s Aid, Newark Emmaus Trust, and YMCA Newark and Sherwood. Last year the Palace Presents initiative saw 263 gifts…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is hosting a free safety event for residents in Newark, alongside Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, in Newark Market Place on Saturday,…
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UK outdoor specialist retailer Mountain Warehouse has opened a new store in Newark at The Maltings. With 4,000sq ft, the spacious store features men’s, women’s and kidwear, as well as…
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A Newark and Sherwood District Councillor has been awarded the Community Spirit prize at this year’s Women of the Future Awards. At the ceremony in London, Coun Emma Oldham was…
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Collingham Ladies Walking Football Club is celebrating triple success. Last year saw the first season for the Lincolnshire Women’s Walking Football League — one of the first in the country…
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Businesses, schools and members of the community in Newark and Sherwood are invited to support the local charity and community hospice Beaumond House as it raises awareness of loneliness and…
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Patients have celebrated being among the first to have their operations in Newark Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art operating theatre. Five patients who received total hip replacements on the theatre's first day…
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More than 50 businesses joined together at Newark College for the fourth Business Engagement Workshop, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council. From hairdressers and cafes to accountants and pub…
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Students at Newark College gained an insight into how government works when, as part of UK Parliament Week, they were visited by the deputy leader of Newark and Sherwood District…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted a tea party at Newark Town Hall to honour veterans from around the district. The event helped to open a weekend of Remembrance events…
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Reach Learning Disability is again taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge which takes place between 28th November and 5th December 2023. The national matched funding campaign enables people…
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A specialist service has expanded into Newark to support people with mental health difficulties. Portland Pathways is designed to help people rebuild their mental health and work towards positive goals.…
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Staff and pupils at The King’s C of E Primary Academy in Newark are celebrating results from two inspections, each praising the academy for its inclusivity, curriculum strengths, and leadership.…
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Beaumond House is inviting people to shine a light on the life of someone they love this December — an opportunity to remember family and friends while supporting the care…
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Balderton will receive a share of almost £1m allocated to Nottinghamshire to tackle neighbourhood crime under the Safer Streets fifth round of funding. Coun Paul Taylor, portfolio holder for Public…
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A creative eight-year-old had his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses. Jack Miller, a winner of the national competition, was presented with…
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the most magical panto of all? It’s Snow White at the Palace Theatre Newark, of course! Running from Friday 8th to Sunday, 31st December,…
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New play park areas at Sconce and Devon Park in Newark are now open. The Green Flag Award-winning park now features a castle-themed play area, as a nod to Newark’s…
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All Nottinghamshire’s Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are being provided with laptops to help them spend longer on the streets keeping people safe. A research study, funded by Safer Streets…
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Chapterhouse Theatre Company is presenting A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption, at Southwell Minster on Sunday, 2nd December, at 7.30pm. A Christmas Carol follows the…
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Nottinghamshire Police has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces. Chief Constable Kate Meynell said receiving the Armed Forces…
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A community messaging service to keep people updated about problems where they live and how they are being addressed has been launched by Nottinghamshire Police. Notts Alerts allows residents to…
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New CCTV, street lighting, and free home security devices will be coming to towns, including Balderton, thanks to £1.3m funding. The new money will also pay for expansion of a…
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A state-of-the-art operating theatre has opened at Newark Hospital, meaning that patients across mid-Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire can benefit from shorter waiting times for a range of operations. Members…
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Newark Castle is taking another step towards opening its gates as a new and improved visitor attraction. Newark and Sherwood District Council has approved a funding application to the National…
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Newark’s Parish Church will be bathed in the lights and sounds of the forest in November thanks to a stunning co-created project by Newark Creates and Inspire, with artists Urban…
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Chapterhouse Theatre Company is presenting A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption, at Newark Palace Theatre on Friday, 17th November. A Christmas Carol follows the miserly…
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Newark is being asked to embrace vivid shades of blue for the next three months as part of a fundraising campaign for Beaumond House Hospice Care. The hospice, which provides…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust has received the National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider Scheme award, which recognises hospitals that consistently provide accurate data, helping to improve patient safety, standards…
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Care home Edingley Lodge will be opening its doors to people from the community to help tackle loneliness. Elderly people who might usually eat alone are invited to join the…
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A new victim support service for under-18s in Nottinghamshire will be a great way for young people who have suffered from crime to express their feelings. That is the view…
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The world’s largest drawing festival, the Big Draw, is returning with half-term events. They are being organised as part of Open Doors, a three-year programme of arts activity, part of…
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A plan to further improve patient access to Newark Hospital has been turned into reality after contractors officially started work on a new 80-space car park. It has been made…
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A one-of-a-kind community tree nursery has been formally opened at a site near Sherwood Pines. Located at FeelGood Gardens, The Sherwood Seedbank enables local tree and plant seeds to be…
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Firefighters from Emmendingen, in Germany, visited Newark Fire Station as a celebration to recognise 40 years of twinning by the two towns. Newark is twinned with three towns, including Emmendingen…
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Shoppers are being encouraged to visit Newark town centre over Christmas with Newark and Sherwood District Council announcing free weekend and Bank Holiday car parking at all its pay and…
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Maxey's Farm Shop, Kirklington, is the fourth best pumpkin patch in the UK, according to research conducted by OutdoorToys. It analysed entry prices, location, social media popularity, and Google search…
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The Notts Festive Gift & Food Show is taking place at Newark Showground on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October. There will be more than 200 stalls at the festive…
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Patients can now have minor gynaecological procedures closer to their home, thanks to the expansion of services at Newark Hospital. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said it knew that…
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Several primary schools in Newark and Sherwood will be getting the Premier League treatment over the next two years as Nottingham Forest Community Trust launches its Primary Stars programme across…
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To identify what people love most about Newark and how the town can be made a better place for all, Newark and Sherwood District Council is working with teams to…
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Two friends who are residents at Edingley Lodge care home celebrated their 98th and 93rd birthdays on the same day — 3rd October. Dorothy Fox and Jenny Murray met at…
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The fourth annual Newark Dragon Boat Festival raised nearly £46,000 for two of the town’s charities. Crowds cheered on teams at Riverside Park during the free family fun day. Profits…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council said it is continuing to take massive steps towards achieving its carbon net zero target as the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on selected…
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