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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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Voluntary and community groups helping to improve the health and wellbeing of residents can apply for the latest round of financial support from this week. Thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council’s…
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Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge held a charity coffee morning and bake sale to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Residents enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, as…
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A powerful new fostering film has been launched as part of the ongoing drive to attract more people to care for a child or young person. Nottinghamshire Country Council is…
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Two more rescue dogs are enjoying a new lease of life with Nottinghamshire Police – chasing down criminals, sniffing out drugs, and keeping the public safe. Dogs Trust staff spotted…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has been running its Community Chest scheme for three years. Community groups, District Council tenants and leaseholders can each apply for up to £1,000 through…
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The Theatres team at Newark Hospital took a few minutes out from their busy surgery list to help a patient celebrate their 101st birthday. Eileen Milner, who was at Newark…
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Photos courtesy Teresa Martin Photography A charity born during lockdown, which has since expanded its work, is celebrating after winning an award for its contribution to the community. Blidworth –…
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Residents queued to get free vehicle safety equipment and advice on how to protect their cars and bikes. Nottinghamshire Police has held two successful vehicle crime prevention events to educate…
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A farm in Edwinstowe targeted by several break-ins is set to benefit from free security upgrades as part of a rural crime-busting scheme funded by the Office of the Police…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s near £350,000 investment into play park improvements is well under way as work begins at Sconce and Devon Park in Newark. Developments at the Green…
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A first community tree nursery is opening in the area in October to help develop native trees and plants. It will allow local tree and plant seeds to be collected…
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A village cricket club’s festival weekend to celebrate the sport attracted former England internationals, including Devon Malcolm, Ryan Sidebottom and Chris Read. In a slight break with tradition, Farnsfield Cricket…
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Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge celebrated Mexican Independence Day in September by hosting a Mexican-inspired fiesta with mariachi music, salsa dancing, and cocktails. Every year on 16th September the…
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Newark is set to become a Fun Palace again this October as the nationwide celebration of skills and culture returns for a third year. Running from Friday 6th to Sunday,…
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Thanks to funding from Historic England and Newark and Sherwood District Council, the frontage of a Newark town centre business has been transformed to what it would have looked like…
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A competition is offering teachers the chance to win a free trip to the National Civil War Centre, Newark, for up to 60 pupils. Celebrating the release of new Key…
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Newark Book Festival isn’t just a festival weekend in July, there are events happening throughout the year in Newark and Sherwood (and beyond) that keep the festival spirit alive. You…
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Cultural attractions around Newark will be opening their doors for free and holding special events over the next few weeks as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Newark…
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Earlier this summer, Newark Town Hall invited local schools to join an architectural competition in memory of the hall's architect, John Carr. Students were given an architectural drawing of the…
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Communities along the Nottinghamshire route of this year’s Tour of Britain are being encouraged to take part in our best dressed town or village challenge. The world-famous cycle race returns…
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Newark Academy, part of Nova Education Trust, has congratulated Year 11 pupils on their GCSE results and for their hard work and determination in the run-up to the exams. With…
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Inspire College had an overall re-sit pass rate of 71% for maths and 41% for English in the GCSE results announced today. The results are well above the national average…
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Newark is home to the biggest chilled desserts business in Europe - and Bakkavor Desserts, based on the Jessop Way Industrial Estate, is making a significant investment in new onsite…
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Community projects are to share more than £233,500-worth of grants via the latest round of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund (LCF). Eligible groups were invited to apply for up…
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Work has started to transform the shop front of a Newark town centre business, operating in a Grade II listed building, to the early 20th Century thanks to funding from…
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The team at an opticians in Newark are raising their glasses to a new leadership duo. Specsavers Newark has welcomed Siddhant Majithia, 28, and Neil Popat, 23, as store directors…
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Council tenants and leaseholders can further shape their local community with Newark and Sherwood District Council’s new Community Link Groups. Taking place at locations across the district, the groups will…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council’s near-£350,000 investment into play park improvements has begun as work starts on Bridge Community Centre Park, Newark. The improvements are being made as part of…
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A chance taster session got Alice Hopkins hooked on blind football. Now, two years later, the Newark student is representing her country at the first world tournament to feature the…
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Riders of all ages and abilities took part in the successful Newark Town Centre Races. From a Community Ride for all the family, through to women’s and men’s elite races…
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Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery is celebrating a £2,000 winner - since launching more than £20,450 has been won and almost £62,000 raised for the local community. Newark and Sherwood…
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Two brothers in their 60s have been supported to fulfil a long-held dream to holiday together. Ian Carnell (60) and his brother, Malcolm (68) live at Greenfield Close, Newark, part…
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Magnus Church of England Academy has celebrated the achievements of its students at the annual Magnus Awards event. Awards were given in each year group for the academy’s values of…
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Volunteer students at Newark Orchard School completed a community improvement project, led by Volunteer it Yourself (VIY), to create a sensory garden. Supported by Newark and Sherwood Council, through funding…
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Independent shops in Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Southwell and Newark are opening their doors for a Happy Families-inspired walking trail. Created by Newark and Sherwood District, the trails are free and designed…
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A children's festival for under-10s is coming to Newark. Funtopia, The BIG Day Out For Little Kids, promises role play areas, sumo suits, huge water fights, stage shows, giant inflatable…
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A new state-of-the-art operating theatre is being installed at Newark Hospital. Parts of the modular theatre, which will be known as Newark Elective Hub, were lifted into place by crane…
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Tenants of council-owned residential buildings in Newark are feeling safer in their homes thanks to the Safer Streets project. They say the new security investments have “100% made a difference”.…
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The British Cycling National Circuit Series will use the historic Newark Royal Market as the backdrop for its final races of the season again. On 28 July Newark Town Centre…
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Edingley Lodge care home in Edingley will be opening its doors to the community for an afternoon of tea and entertainment on Saturday, 19th August. Taking place between 10am and…
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The Newark Emmaus Trust has hosted a wine-tasting event with local wine merchant Ann et Vin, writes Rachel Jones. The trust, with the support of 89 attendees, raised £1,600 for…
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Newark-on-Sea is returning for a second year, bringing beach huts, ice cream, sandcastles, and buckets and spades to the centre of Newark. From Friday 4th to Sunday, 13th August, Newark…
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Knitters are on a tight teddy bear deadline as submissions close on 1st August to take part in the Brave Bears charity challenge. Crafters across the county are being asked…
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The number of internationally-recognised parks in Newark and Sherwood has increased after the annual Green Flag Awards were announced. Four of the district’s parks — Newark Castle Gardens, and Sconce…
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A new state-of-the-art operating theatre is being installed at Newark Hospital. Parts of the modular theatre, which will be known as Newark Elective Hub, were lifted into place by a…
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As part of celebrating 30 years of business and community involvement, staff at Bakkavor Desserts have raised £2,020 to tackle food poverty in the Newark community, supporting both The Kings…
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A new art exhibition is helping people get into the summer spirit. Scenes of the Season: Celebrating Summer opened at the National Civil War Centre last week and aims to…
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National healthcare charity Sue Ryder is now stocking the Eco Living range, which promotes living more sustainably, protecting our ecosystems, and preserving natural resources for future generations to come. The…
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A Newark Hospital volunteer was recognised for her outstanding efforts at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s annual Excellence Awards — held on the 75th birthday of the NHS. Pam Weir, who…
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Students from two schools have become pioneers for online safety awareness with their films, that were runners-up in a national competition. Following the success of this year’s Safer Internet Day…
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As the NHS marks 75 years of service, two of the longest-serving Newark Hospital volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding contributions. Sheila Clutterbuck (above), of Newark, was presented with…
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There’s nobody better to tell you what it’s like working at Newark Hospital than a nurse who has been there for 20 years. Kerry Hazard above), who has worked her…
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Newark Book Festival is almost here and it’s making final preparations for a feast of fun-filled family entertainment where imaginative tales, animal friends and super stories spill out of books…
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Reach Learning Disability is celebrating the completion of its new supported living accommodation building for 12 people. It aims to give the tenants in Southwell, and their families, peace of…
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Communities and businesses are seeing the benefits of a series of projects funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council. They are aimed at improving skills, supporting businesses and providing new…
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On 4th July, 1943, a plane crashed on take off in Gibraltar. On board was the Commander in Chief of the Polish Forces; his daughter, Zofia; and other eminent dignitaries,…
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Newark’s National Civil War Centre has been shortlisted for the national Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award. Charity Kids in Museums has run an annual award since 2004, recognising…
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A communal garden used by tenants living in a block of flats in Southwell has been improved thanks to funding from Newark and Sherwood District Council and support from its…
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Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery — which raises funds for good causes in the area — is celebrating handing over a £2,000 prize to one lucky player. Jeannette Tokeley was…
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Two charities are celebrating after receiving donations of £1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good awards. For the fifth successive year, Benefact Group is giving away £1m.…
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Newark Book Festival is proud to join celebrations for the 40th year of the town twinning with two European towns. Newark is linked with Sandomierz in Poland and Emmendingen in…
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Residents at Edingley Lodge care home, Edingley, sampled craft ales, bitters, and lagers to celebrate National Beer Day in June. The hospitality team at Edingley Lodge set up a bar…
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Sherwood Forest will provide a backdrop to the Tour of Britain cycle race when it returns to the county later this year. Stage four of the showpiece event will start…
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Two outstanding nurses have been presented with a prestigious award to acknowledge the exceptional care they provide to patients. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Lisa Nixon and Ryan Inumerable…
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The grounds of Newark Castle are set to host another season of outdoor theatre this summer with six shows across July and August. Gripping thriller The 39 Steps will start…
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The inaugural Women’s and Girls’ Festival of Cricket at Farnsfield Cricket Club was a great success with many people having a go at the sport for the first time. International…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is to introduce a free kerbside glass recycling across its area. Coun Paul Peacock, leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Lots of people…
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Former Mansfield headteacher Tony Warsop has swapped the classroom to follow his dream of working for the ambulance service. Tony was headteacher of the Flying High Academy at Ladybrook, Mansfield,…
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Residents at Edingley Lodge care home celebrated National Carers’ Week by thanking staff for making a difference to the lives of those living in their care. Carers Week is an…
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The finalists in Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s 2023 Excellence Awards have been revealed. Nearly 500 nominations were received across 19 categories for the trust’s staff and volunteers who go above…
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Magnus Church of England Academy’s archivist, Roger Peacock, is asking for the public’s assistance in clearing up some mysteries surrounding a photograph contained in the Newark school’s archive. The image,…
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A Newark care home manager has been hailed as a star for reducing the amount of agency staff used at her service to zero. Michelle Green, manager at Greenfields, a…
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Veolia, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, is asking schools to help them grow their network of orchards across the county.…
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With a backdrop of the Sunflower quilt created to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in 2022, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted an evening of entertainment and food to say thank…
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Eight talented young people took to the stage to showcase their skills at a special celebration for Nottinghamshire’s foster children and fostering families. Fostering's Got Talent, organised by Nottinghamshire County…
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Magnus Church of England Academy students performed Matilda the Musical for their friends and families, in addition to special performances for local primary school children. Leanne Phillips, primary and community…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council joined with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host an educational day dedicated to water safety. The event was the first in…
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One of the first companies in the UK to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint is celebrating huge success after doubling its turnover in the space of a year. Viridis,…
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Newark business owner Scott Hinton is hoping to raise thousands of pounds to enable a charity to provide hundreds of hours counselling time for young people and children. Scott, founder…
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Two midwives have been presented with a prestigious national award in recognition of going above and beyond in their roles. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s recruitment and retention midwife…
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One of the 18th Century’s finest neoclassical architects, John Carr of York made an important imprint on Britain’s heritage — including building Newark Town Hall. The hundreds of great houses,…
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The team at a Newark optician donned their denim for Dementia Action Week (15-21 May) to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. Team members at…
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Farnsfield chartered financial planner Nick Onslow (above) is a finalist in the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards. The event, which showcases talent in the UK’s Armed Forces community,…
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A two-day Food and Drink Festival is on its way to Newark town centre at the end of May. Visitors can attend for free with a host of independent food,…
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A Newark-based charity has completed a bike race to raise money and awareness for veterans in the criminal justice system, reports Rachel Jones. Care after Combat, a charity that helps…
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Residents in Newark and Sherwood are being invited to have their say on the future development of Sherwood Avenue Park, Newark. Currently, it features a skate park, play area, and…
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