2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (103+ words) A 17-year-old accused of driving a quad bike without a licence or insurance is due in court. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of riding the vehicle along Rowan Way in Newark on May 27. He…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (359+ words) Robert Jenrick has called for a debate in parliament in a bid to prevent “terrible tragedies” relating to off-road and electric bikes. The Newark MP paid tribute to Robert Henry Steele, who died aged four after a collision involving an…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (787+ words) A Nottinghamshire-wide suicide prevention campaign is aiming to reach people who are vulnerable through encouraging open conversations and identifying people in the most at-risk groups. The Break the Silence on Suicide campaign from NottAlone, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (484+ words) A church has called a public meeting over plans to use two ‘homeless pods’ on its land. Members of Wellspring Baptist Church on Winthorpe Road in Newark want to offer the basic temporary accommodation to those at risk of sleeping…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (202+ words) Four men have admitted charges in connection with two assaults at a care home. The incidents took place at Broughton House and College in Brant Broughton on August 3 and 8. A 28-year-old resident of the home, who was the victim of…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (559+ words) A Newark man is sharing the story of his own battle with blood cancer in a bid to raise awareness about the disease. At the age of 24, Josh Rudkin was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, the UK’s most common type of…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (516+ words) A teaching leader who referred to parents as “scrotes, vermin and pond life” has been banned from the profession. Lee Hessey was chief executive of the Forge Academy Trust - which runs schools in Newark and Ollerton - when he committed serious…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1075+ words) The country's largest festival of history and culture is back - with thousands of free events and experiences to choose from. Heritage Open Days returns from September 11-20, and will see a wide range of community and historical assets open up to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (157+ words) A 42-year-old accused of dealing drugs has been released on bail until his next court date. Russell Wilson, of Jersey Street in Newark, appeared at Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning charged with three drug supply and possession-related offences. Between…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (318+ words) A popular town centre restaurant is hosting a fundraising dinner to support its home country following devastating floods. The event will take place at Baserie Nepalese and Indian restaurant on Castlegate in Newark on September 7. Known for hosting Newark Emmaus…...