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A police officer is living her teenage dream of being a bobby on the beat — despite it briefly looking like she’d be doing something ‘completely different’. Pc Lydia Day…
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Paul Robinson has been appointed chief executive of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation, which operates King's Mill Hospital, Sutton; Newark Hospital and Mansfield Community Hospital. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation…
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Primary schools across Nottinghamshire are being asked to take part in a new competition to support local wildlife by designing an animal house – with two fantastic prizes on offer…
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Children donned their pyjamas and took the plunge during Puddle Ducks Pyjama Week, including at South Forest Leisure Complex, Edwinstowe, and in Little Carlton, Newark. The event, run by Puddle…
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Bakkavor Desserts has been celebrating the long service of 75 members of staff at its Newark site - marking 10, 20 and 25-years of service. During the staff celebration events,…
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A new programme to improve pupil attainment in reading through support from their peers is being trialled in the East Midlands by researchers at Nottingham Trent University. Peer Assisted Learning…
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Nottinghamshire Freemasons, together with The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), has awarded more than £4.7m through four Covid-19 relief programmes, focusing on community support, food support, domestic abuse, homelessness…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council handed over the reins of ownership at Fernwood Village hall to Fernwood Parish Council during a small ceremony. Fernwood Parish Council was granted a 40-year…
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Residents are being invited to have their say on a review of local Conservation Areas in Newark and Southwell. Newark and Sherwood District Council is undertaking reviews to ensure the…
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A charity that provides services for people with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire is appealing for fundraising support. Reach Learning Disability needs to raise at least £300,000 to continue its work…
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Funding has been approved to secure the future of one of Newark Castle. New and Sherwood District Council Policy and Finance Committee has voted to allocate £570,000 for repairs to…
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An initiative that works with young people to regenerate community spaces and give them a chance to learn new skills is appealing for them to take part in a project…
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There is a chance to meet women from history as they take to the streets of Newark for International Women’s Day on Saturday, 5th March. Famous female trailblazers and game…
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The National Civil War Centre has issued a ‘purl to arms’ for crafty cavaliers. They’re looking for adult volunteers to help with the culmination of a two-year project at their…
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Planning permission to preserve, enhance and redevelop the former Marks & Spencer site, has been granted by Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Planning Committee. The redevelopment at 32 Stodman Street…
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Bakkavor Desserts in Newark has named Newark Salivation Army as its partner charity for 2022 — after raising £4,500 for the Emmaus Trust in Newark over the last year. Each…
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A recycling pledge campaign has raised £1,000 for charity. Veolia, which helps Nottinghamshire councils to manage household waste, said it was delighted that its Reduce, Reuse, Recycle initiative had again…
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Edingley Lodge care home was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day. Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by creating heart-shaped decorations to…
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Residents in Ollerton have a new facility to use to ask questions about their residency or tenancy for Newark and Sherwood District Council. The newly-refurbished advice centre on Sycamore Road,…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care, Newark, have been delighted with the response to its corporate heart campaign, where local businesses have bought a blue heart to support the hospice’s work. The…
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A new green behaviour scheme to encourage residents to make more sustainable choices and win rewards for doing so will be launched this week by Newark and Sherwood District Council.…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council is celebrating the great work and dedication of its apprentices during this week’s National Apprenticeship Week 2022. National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to celebrate…
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Sherwood Forest Rotary members are among community groups making and displaying hearts for the Love Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest Project in Edwinstowe. The trail, initiated by RSPB Sherwood Forest, runs…
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Thousands of schoolchildren in Nottinghamshire will once again benefit from free school meals during the forthcoming February half-term. More than 25,000 eligible youngsters across the county will receive 125,000 meal…
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A children’s hospice is encouraging people in Nottinghamshire to sign up to a fun challenge to keep burning those unwanted winter calories. Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, which…
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Work done by neighbourhood policing was highlighted during a national week of action. Newark and Sherwood District Council joined the neighbourhoods policing teams in the Newark area to focus on…
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The incredible achievements of young people are set to be celebrated in a special awards ceremony. Teachers, carers, youth workers, parents and other adults are being asked to nominate any…
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For the first time last year, Beaumond House Community Hospice, Newark, ran a spring raffle with a cash prize, which raised more than £10,000. Now the fundraiser is returning with…
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Edingley Lodge care home prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes. Staff and residents at the Edingley home learned Scottish country dancing and a ceilidh to…
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A community hub offering more access to policing services and face-to-face meetings is proving itself to be a successful service for residents. Around 400 visitors have walked through the Chatham…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has unveiled a new page on its website that supports the Armed Forces Community. The Armed Forces Hub, in accordance with the Armed Forces Community Covenant, provides…
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Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has launched a new scams prevention and support programme for older people in Nottinghamshire. The programme, funded by Lloyds Banking Group, will help to prevent…
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The UK’s first forest-protecting robot dog that has been working in Sherwood Forest now has a name — thanks to an 11-year-old schoolboy. Sam Davies came up with the winning…
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Inspire's regular series of live jazz performances in Nottinghamshire libraries is back for the new year. For almost a decade, Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries has been bringing music…
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A teenager has reached the final 50 of Formula Woman — a worldwide competition to find future female motor racing champions. Alicia Barrett has always dreamed of being a professional…
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Victims of vehicle crime in areas of Newark are set to benefit from free state-of-the-art security devices as part of a major project to increase safety across the town. Up…
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The National Civil War Centre, Newark, has become a beacon for family fun with a series of events aimed at encouraging people of every age to play and explore. Younger…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has made another leap forward towards realising ambitious plans to develop Newark Castle into an exciting visitor attraction. An application for planning permission has been…
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A series of funding opportunities provided by Newark and Sherwood District Council to enable independent high street retailers and the hospitality trade to introduce or expand their online and digital…
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A second community drop-in event for residents to have their say on safety in their neighbourhood will take place at Cleveland Square Community Centre on Wednesday, 26 January. Residents of…
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Students at the UK’s first International Air and Space Training Institute (IASTI) Newark will receive virtual flight training thanks to its in-house simulator. The Alsim ALX, worth £35,000, is a…
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People are being urged to sign up to Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery and be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes up to the £25,000 jackpot. If…
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People are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Nottingham. The charity’s much-loved events are returning and anyone who…
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The Palace Theatre, Newark, swings back into action this month after a successful season of panto. They’re encouraging people to continue treating themselves through the traditionally bleak months following Christmas…
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More than 400 local businesses could qualify for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant set up by the government to support businesses during the tricky trading period as the country…
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Following a busy Christmas playing in the community Dukeries Community Band is back in rehearsal, studying new pieces and hoping that a concert will be possible sometime this year. A…
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Sherwood Forest Rotary is appealing for new members to help continue its work supporting the community. A spokesman said: “We will soon be entering the third year living with the…
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Almost £900,000 is to be handed out to nearly 40 Nottinghamshire charities and projects that are providing support to vulnerable people in their communities. Nottinghamshire County Council will share out…
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Parents and carers of children under-5 are in for a treat this January as the National Civil War Centre’s popular Mini Museum sessions return from Thursday 13th. Offering unique play…
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People from Nottinghamshire who saved lives through the gift of organ donation have been posthumously honoured at a moving award ceremony. They received the Order of St John Award for…
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This New Year, people can spread happiness to local families by donating unused or unwanted Christmas gifts to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The charity has launched its…
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Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council’s recycling and waste contractor, is relaunching the Notts Recycles Pledge again this January to raise funds for the council chairman's chosen charity, When you Wish Upon…
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Committed volunteer Diane Kerry is celebrating 45 years of service at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. She first began in 1976, working nights on the Dukeries ward, which at the time…
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Nottinghamshire residents are being challenged to kick start the New Year by taking steps to support Cancer Research UK. The charity is urging people to sign up now to Walk…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has publicly thanked all local residents who have been supporting local retailers in the build up to Christmas. The council released a short thank you…
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Gascoines rallied the assistance of Southwell residents to give back to those less fortunate in the community and support the Salvation Army with its appeal for children’s gifts. The Salvation…
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An evening of Christmas carols was enjoyed by residents of Chatham Court, Newark. Around 50 residents came together outside to sing a selection of festive songs. Children also had the…
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Magnus Church of England Academy, Newark, gifted every year 7 student a book for Christmas on a day that also saw the book’s author, Helen Rutter, deliver a talk. Magnus’…
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Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), which challenges young people to regenerate community spaces while learning new vocational skills, is looking for projects across Newark and Sherwood, Bassetlaw and Mansfield to work…
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With temperature dropping and weather becoming more hazardous, Newark and Sherwood District Council has plans in place to ensure all rough sleepers have access to accommodation when the weather turns…
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Staff at Edingley Lodge Care Home swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day to raise funds to help people living with dementia. Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society, Elf…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched a campaign to celebrate everything the area has to offer this festive season. The campaign aims to spread Christmas cheer and entice visitors…
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Shelby Valentine, Lexie Johnson and Alex Vickery have become the first IASTI Newark students to pilot an aircraft in flight. The trio were treated to a flight experience with AeroSPARX…
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Residents inn Newark and Sherwood are being given another opportunity to claim free tracking devices for their bikes. High-quality GPS trackers, worth £100, are available for cyclists in Newark after…
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Rainbows Hospice for children and young people has launched its Christmas Appeal to help fund the care it provides to hundreds of families. This Christmas, Rainbows – which needs more…
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Funding to support Nottinghamshire's budding Olympians, Paralympians and Special Olympians is available from today to help them overcome potential financial hurdles such as training and equipment costs. Nottinghamshire County Council…
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An initiative aimed at giving allotment holders the chance to support other residents with fresh fruit and vegetables is celebrating a successful first year. A special ‘thank you’ event was…
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During the Easter and summer holidays Newark and Sherwood District Council supported Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver the Department for Education Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. It’s now back…
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A sycamore tree among four saved from the chop by a public campaign that led to Newark and Sherwood District Council reversing its decision to extend a car park on…
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Retailers and businesses have noticed a substantial increase in footfall and business vitality in Newark town centre due to activities funded by the Welcome Back Fund — according to the…
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Dozens of streetlights have been upgraded in parts of Newark under the Safer Streets scheme. Older sodium lights have been replaced with LED on Bowbridge Road, Howes Court, Mill Gate,…
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NEWARK Emmaus Trust has been chosen by Newark Golf Club as its charity of the year for 2022. Nicola Burley, CEO of the trust, said: "I am thrilled. It is a…
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Two bridges on the Sustrans Track in Newark have been given a fresh new look thanks to a graffiti project organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council. Barnby Road bridge…
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After a successful first year hosting well-attended events from the Newark Fun Palace to a Family Play Day and Pop-Up Dance weekend, Newark Creates is looking ahead to its new…
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Newark Castle is feeling the festive spirit this Christmas with special displays of lights and music as well as a decorated tree in the bandstand. Organised by Newark and Sherwood…
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Residents of Mill Gate, Newark, and the surrounding areas are being invited to a community drop-in event to have their say on safety in the area and share ideas on…
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JG Pears, a family business that has become one of the UK’s largest sustainable processors of animal by-products and food waste, has been crowned the Nottinghamshire Business of the Year…
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Cyclists say they feel safer leaving their bikes in a town centre after the installation of 22 secure storage pods to prevent theft. The new pods, situated across Newark town…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council's conservation team are holding several consultation events in Newark and Southwell to gather feedback from the public as part of the District Council's conservation area…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council chief executive John Robinson has resigned the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the council, restating a promise to encourage awareness, understanding and integration between…
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Two new electric vehicles are on the roads in the district after joining the vehicle fleet at Newark and Sherwood District Council. The vehicles will be used by Community Protection…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has announced its annual free parking will be available this year on Sundays in the lead up to Christmas. The free parking, in five car…
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Veterans in the district are being invited to a free breakfast as part of an event organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council. The event will allow veterans and ex-service…
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A SUTTON opticians is calling on the community to help with their specs appeal — asking people to donate old or unwanted glasses to help those in need. Specsavers in…
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The Palace Theatre Newark, which is hosting the Christmas panto Dick Whittington And His Cat, is again hosting its festive gift donation initiative Palace Presents. Scheme founder and Palace Theatre…
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Estate agent Gascoines is working with the Salvation Army in Newark to share the festive spirit by providing toys for children this Christmas. The appeal will launch on 25 November and will run until…
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Chartered accountants Wright Vigar and Hobsons have officially announced their merger. The new group will operate in Nottingham and Newark under the Hobsons Wright Vigar name. Wright Vigar now has…
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Patients attending Newark Hospital will be able to benefit from a range of ear surgical procedures that can now take place thanks to recent investments in the site. As part…
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A new development that provides older people with additional care support has been officially opened in Boughton. Broadleaves is the fourth ‘housing with care’ scheme to be opened by Newark…
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Sherwood Forest Rotary Club has continued to meet at various venues over the last month. At present it meets at Ollerton House, Old Ollerton, on the first Wednesday of each…
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The Dukeries Community Band is rehearsing for the Christmas period. Following the switch-on of the Christmas lights in Ollerton last month, it will be performing at the Ollerton WI Christmas…
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A burglary victim who has benefited from free security upgrades, including a new 4G CCTV camera, has praised a Newark safety scheme for helping her to sleep better at night.…
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Newark landmark and Grade I listed building The Renaissance at Kelham Hall it set to open in the new year with a range of new services, including flexible office space.…
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Care assistant Teresa Jolley received an award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare’s Edingley Lodge Care Home, Edingley, for 25 years. Jilu Stephen, general manager of Edingley Lodge, said:…
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National literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for volunteers to provide one-to-one reading support to children in Mansfield primary schools to help pupils catch up with their reading post-pandemic. According to…
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Hundreds of older people are learning how to recognise scams thanks to an innovative partnership between Nottinghamshire Police and Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. The force is working with the…
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A host of activities will be on offer at the National Civil War Centre, Newark. on Saturday, 20th November, as part of the nationwide Being Human Festival of the Humanities.…
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East Midlands business services provider Duncan & Toplis, which has an office in Newark, now offers marketing services. Duncan & Toplis provides a wide range of services, also including accountancy,…
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People across Newark and Sherwood are being urged to support their local community by playing the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery, with the chance to win weekly prizes of up…
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Residents at Edingley Lodge care home enjoyed watching their favourite film on the big screen. The team at the Edingley home created a sweet stand filled with treats you would…
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Adoption East Midlands is urging people to attend a new series of online events as way of taking a serious look at adopting. Four information events led by Adoption East…
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A brave nine-year-old Newark girl had her long locks chopped to support a charity that makes wigs for children with cancer. Amelia Grace Needham, of Middlebeck, visited KH Hair on…
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Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood residents are being encouraged to help reduce carbon emissions with a new trailblazing local programme that will reward them for taking action. Green Rewards…
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Beaumond House Community Hospice's Light up a Life services will return this December. They will be held at Southwell Minster on Thursday, 9th December and St Mary’s Magdalene Church, Newark,…
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Newark-based specialist car group Motorfinity has welcomed eight new members of staff to the team, following a period of significant growth. Since April 2020, Motorfinity, which specialises in providing discounted…
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Work being conducted in Nottinghamshire to tackle and prevent cyber crime has earned the force a national award. Kirsty Jackson, one of Nottinghamshire Police’s Cyber Protect and Prevent officers, partnered…
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Violence prevention specialists have secured more than £1m from the Home Office to launch two new multi-agency teams in police custody to tackle youth violence. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction…
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Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge care home in Edingley enjoyed a live music show as local singer Dave Cox performed a selection of classic hits. Residents joined in with…
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FOUR parks managed by Newark and District Council have won the prestigious Green Flag Award, - including Newark Castle Grounds and Sconce and Devon Park, Newark; Vicar Water Country Park,…
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A free tree scheme that hands out thousands of trees to residents, groups and parish councils across the district, has returned for a third year. More than 7,000 trees have…
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The issues of modern slavery are being met head on by Newark company Greenzone Facilities Management as it supports Anti-Slavery Week (18th-24th October). It said waste companies in the UK…
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Newark’s world class International Air & Space Training Institute (IASTI®) has welcomed its first students, all hoping to become pilots, engineers or ground crew. The new educational facility will be…
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Volunteers who want to make a difference in the area’s libraries, as well as at arts and cultural events, can take advantage of a new project. Inspire, which delivers a…
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Sarah Allen, a partner at Tallents Solicitors and head of Wills, Trusts and Probate, believes it has never been more important for people to write a will - and that’s…
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The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest’s Charity Golf Day at Rufford Park Golf and Country Club saw 17 teams enjoy good weather and play on a course in great condition.…
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Work has started on an ambitious safety project to burglar-proof dozens of homes in Newark. The appointed contractor has installed the first security devices at properties in the Mill Gate,…
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Tired of tacky plastic Halloween costumes? Why not go along and learn how to make your own at the National Civil War Centre this half term! The first Halloween costumes…
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Beaumond House Hospice Care, with the support of Motorfinity, has launched the next phase of its Keep Our Hospice In Your Heart campaign. Following the success of the appeal, launched in…
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Nottinghamshire now has more than 15 wildlife friendly verges as part of the county council’s commitment to supporting nature and wildlife. Sites where verges are now only cut once per…
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Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it will continue to fund Free School Meals in the October half-term and the Christmas two-week break. This means that more than 25,000 school…
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Respectful Care, a leading home care provider based in the East Midlands, has launched a free online advice guide centralising on how best to communicate with a person living with…
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The Annesley-based Nottinghamshire County Council’s customer service centre has been praised after answering more than one million enquiries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Statistics revealed by the council showed how the…
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An annual all-day music festival that raises funds for local charities is celebrating another successful event Blidfest, which was launched in 2014, is staged in the garden of the Bird…
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Employees at Nottinghamshire County Council will receive an extra day of annual leave to recognise their hard work after dealing with the pandemic over the last 18 months. The leader…
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Elderly people were celebrated by Newark and Sherwood District Council at a series activities to recognise International Day of Older Persons. The day aims to raise awareness of issues affecting…
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From planting trees to improving the infrastructure to support electric vehicles and carbon neutral forms of transport, Newark and Sherwood District Council is implementing a number of exciting new initiatives…
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A recently-elected county councillor has launched a funding campaign to support the Blidworth detachment of the Nottinghamshire Army Cadets. Co Coun Tom Smith, who represents Rainworth and Blidworth, is calling…
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Daredevils are being urged to take up a challenge to walk on fire at Southwell Rugby Club's annual Bonfire Night party celebration on November 5. The challenge will raise money for…
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Two major partnerships have been unveiled for the UK’s first International Air & Space Training Institute, IASTI Newark. East Midlands Airport, part of the Manchester Airport Group, has become an…
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A television advert is urging people to spend time in Newark as part of the district council's staycation campaign, launched this summer. Coun Keith Girling, chairman of the Economic Development…
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Newark’s first Teenage Market, which provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to have a first free taste of market trading, has been hailed a success. The market took place at…
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The cast of the Palace Theatre’s pantomime went on a tour of the town to launch this year’s show, Dick Whittington And His Cat. The show starts its run on…
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Newark saw an increase in visitors in the summer, according to the latest data collected by footfall sensors in the town centre as part of the High Street Heritage Action…
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Next month, more than 250 staff at Bakkavor Desserts will be getting on their bikes to cycle 500 miles to support Newark Emmaus Trust. Established in 1993, the award-winning charity…
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Newark is set to be full of opportunities to try new things and develop new skills this weekend as part of nationwide Fun Palace celebrations. The event, taking place from…
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For the first time in history, Southwell Minster has appointed a head girl chorister. Since its inception in the 12th Century, only boys had traditionally been appointed as head choristers,…
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Community grants, worth £1,000, are available for local groups to celebrate and conserve heritage of Sherwood Forest. The Miner2Major Landscape scheme, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund,…
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GRADE I listed Newark landmark Kelham Hall is set to reopen this December, after being taken over by a new and experienced management team. The investment, which is backed by…
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The 2021 Newark Dragon Boat Festival was such as a success that it will be repeated next year. Thirty-three crews from local businesses and organisations took part in the event,…
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Nottinghamshire-based conservation charity, The Sherwood Forest Trust, will be hosting Roger Moorhouse on 30th September, author of the fascinating ‘First to Fight’. The talk will tell the story of Poland’s…
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The feeling of sand between your toes, ice cream in hand and the soothing sound of the sea — there’s no place like the beach. But for many years that…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council wants your help to publicly celebrate the successes and stories of our older district residents and community groups. With that in mind, it is calling…
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A small team of dedicated volunteers has been praised for working tirelessly to create a ‘fantastic’ new community garden in the grounds of an Ollerton church. The volunteers transformed an…
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Newark based Zak Wheels will be part of a UK showcase of the latest in automotive innovation on the UK Government Pavilion at this year’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM at UTAC Millbrook…
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The Palace Theatre Newark is planning the purr-fect pantomime this year, Dick Whittington and His Cat. Theatre manager Carys Coulton-Jones said: “I know that I missed bringing my own little…
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Funding received from The National Lottery Community Fund is enabling Newark and Sherwood Community Voluntary Service (CVS) to develop and expand its Door2Door Transport scheme and continue delivering the much-needed…
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Those from Nottinghamshire who served within the Armed Forces during the First World War have been added to the Imperial War Museum’s national ‘War Memorials Register’. The addition of the Victoria…
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At the first meeting of Sherwood Forest Rotary Club since the pandemic started, Paul Prudence was presented with the club’s Robin Hood Award. Paul has been a prominent member of…
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A hotel is recruiting for new team members, and is offering a number of perks. Thoresby Hall Hotel, part of Warner Leisure Hotels, now has a host of positions available…
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The AJ Bell Tour of Britain is set to return to Nottinghamshire in the autumn of 2022 after a four-year absence. It follows Nottinghamshire County Council agreeing in principle to…
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NHS workers who have gone the extra mile can be nominated for a special public award at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, to recognise their exceptional care or service. The People’s…
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The gardens cared for by the National Trust in the area are being harvested by staff and volunteers - and visitors can pick up tasty treats to take home to…
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A former financial adviser has now switched a bank for a police car after fulfilling her dreams to become a police officer. New recruit Fiona Hubery joined Nottinghamshire Police after…
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Bakkavor, a manufacturer of fresh prepared food, has joined forces with Stagecoach to provide a bus service to support staff working at its site in Newark. The daily service will…
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Coun Scott Carlton recounted his story to help others and raise awareness as part of World Suicide Awareness Day today, 10th September. He said he wanted people suffering with mental…
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Newark’s National Civil War Centre is opening its doors for free entry on Saturday, 18th September as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days scheme. As well as being able…
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Pioneering work that aims to introduce cutting-edge digital technology to enhance the visitor experience in the heart of Sherwood Forest is making ‘excellent progress’. The research project to deliver 5G…
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This September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Nottinghamshire are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer. They…
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Newark Castle will be a hive of activity this weekend as a Heritage Open Day and twilight event are set to entertain visitors of all ages on Saturday, 11th September.…
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Community projects with the aim of making social housing areas Cleaner, Safer and Greener may be eligible for up to £1,000 of council funding. Newark and Sherwood District Council has…
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Artistic schoolchildren have been designing posters to help keep Newark and Sherwood clear of dog mess. Pupils at Farnsfield St Michaels C of E Primary School took part in a…
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Former professional rugby league player Anderson Okiwe is officially the first homeowner to settle in at The Rise, a development by Stagfield Group in Southwell. Currently working across Europe, as a consultant at Arla Foods, Anderson Okiwe – who previously…
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Staff and residents at Barchester’s Edingley Lodge care home, Edingley, were treated to a virtual tour of SEA LIFE Trust’s Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Iceland, hosted by general manager Audrey…
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Residents in Newark and Sherwood can support their local community while also being in with a chance of winning weekly cash prizes up to a £25,000 jackpot in the Newark…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton; Mansfield Community Hospital; and Newark Hospital has been shortlisted for two honours at the national HSJ Awards in November. Proud2bOps…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has relaunched its estate walkabout programme for tenants and residents. Although walkabouts have continued throughout the pandemic with a restricted number of council officers, these…
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A special day of celebration to mark the first ever Nottinghamshire Day took place on (Wednesday, 25th August. Nottinghamshire County Council, using the slogan ‘A county to be proud of’, led…
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A trust is continuing its work to plant trees to celebrate the role they play in the landscape and history of the Sherwood Forest area. Sherwood Forest Trust, an Edwinstowe-based…
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A one-stop shop for community services, hailed as a huge asset to the community, is now open in Newark. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire (PCC), Caroline Henry, alongside…
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East Midlands accountancy and business adviser Duncan & Toplis, which has an office in Newark, has been named a finalist for one of the biggest awards in the accounting profession.…
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Cherry Holt Play Park in Hawtonville, Newark is proving a hit after it was refurbished by Newark and Sherwood District Council. The council worked in partnership with playground equipment supplier…
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After more than a year, the Palace Theatre Newark has released a new brochure. The autumn programme is brimming with shows befitting the theatre’s first season back after its centenary…
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Historic buildings in Newark are beginning to reap the benefits of an investment of £550,000 as Newark’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project commences. After Newark and Sherwood District…
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Magnus Church of England Academy, Newark, celebrated the end of the academic year with its annual Academy Awards, albeit with changes to the ceremony to meet social distancing guidelines. Trudi…
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A new development to provide older people with additional care support has opened in Boughton. Broadleaves is the fourth ‘housing with care’ scheme to be opened by Newark and Sherwood…
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A Newark mum has hailed the support that families receive from Nottinghamshire County Council. Peer-led parenting courses in Nottinghamshire are helping families tackle everyday issues with courses aimed at parenting…
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Road safety education and initiatives are at the centre of a new Nottinghamshire County Council initiative as it aims to reduce preventable road traffic collisions that result in fatalities or…
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Nova Education Trust, which runs Newark Academy, has paid tribute to pupils on their GCSE exam achievements. Ashfaq Rahman, CEO of Nova Education Trust, said: “Today’s results reflect an extraordinary…
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Children are coming up with some wonderful ideas for a Hospice Heroes campaign launched by Beaumond House Hospice Care. The Newark hospice wants to find 100 children who will each…
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Newark and Sherwood District Council has pledged to relocate two families who are in immediate danger after serving with the UK government and British troops in Afghanistan. As forces withdraw…
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A community fun day has been lined up this week in Fernwood, as part of a series of activity days for young people in the summer holidays. Newark and Sherwood…
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Parts of Newark College campus are being transformed into a state-of-the-art facility for the training of future pilots, engineers and flight dispatchers. From September, IASTI Newark will have three purpose-built…
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Nova Education Trust, which runs schools including Newark Academy; Meden College, Warsop; and Garibaldi School, Forest Town, paid tribute to its post-16 students on their exam achievements on A-Level results…
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Nottinghamshire Police’s cadets flocked to Walesby Forest for their first activity day in person since the pandemic began. Thirty-nine of the force’s cadets from across the county took part in…
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Newark is pulling out all the stops for local families this ‘staycation summer’ as it’s set to be overtaken by fun with a town-centre Family Play Day this Sunday. With…
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A student has won a national competition to design the emblem for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. BA Graphic and Communication Design student Edward Roberts, 19, of Southwell, who…
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A market specifically for young and ambitious entrepreneurs to experience market trading and showcase their abilities for free is set to be held on Sunday, 19th September at The Wharf…
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Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has praised the contribution of custody welfare volunteers across the county who are working tirelessly alongside police to improve standards and quality. Commissioner…
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Law firm Tallents Solicitors has announced the appointment of two new partners to its leadership team -— Sarah Allen and Mathew Derbyshire. Welcoming the new partners, senior partner Mark Hawkins…
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A new exhibit at Newark’s National Civil War Centre is aiming to get visitors all fired up this summer. The replica 17th Century cannon took up residence in the museum’s…
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Thomas Powers, a year 13 student at Newark Academy - which is part of Nova Education Trust - has been awarded a Child of Courage award. The award - run…
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A new chance to explore the story of one of Newark’s favourite landmarks has opened in the town for a limited time. Centre Stage: 100 Years of the Palace Theatre…
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Tripadvisor diner reviews during the last 12 months have earned the Ashiana Indian Restaurant, near Newark, a place among traveller’s favourites in Nottinghamshire for a second successive year. Ashiana was…
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Fortis Premier Fitness Club, a private personal-training gym based on the Hexgreave Estate, Farnsfield, has launched its new brand. It has evolved from My Gym Space, which was formed in…
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A SOUTHWELL primary school teacher says England Netball’s Back to Netball programme reignited her love for the sport — even encouraging her to take her mum to training. Ibby Maloney,…
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Newark Palace Theatre and the National Civil War Centre are joining forces for school holiday activities based on one of the biggest family events of the year — pantomime! Oh…
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An independent Government review into Nottinghamshire's library services has praised its “enthusiastic and proactive staff team.” Councillors at Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities Committee were briefed on the findings of The…
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Pupils in all years at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe, took part in a week devoted to art. Early Years Foundation Stage teacher and art lead Tanya…
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A Nottingham man is keeping alive the spirit of a former association for engineers and surveyors that would have celebrated its centenary in 2022. Keith W. Vinerd was administrative assistant…
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Newark Palace Theatre is marking its centenary with an exhibition, Centre Stage: 100 Years of the Palace Theatre. Opening the curtains on ten decades of history, this exhibition on the…
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