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Ribbon cut as Woodborough post office reopens following extensive refurbishment
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (287+ words) A ribbon was cut as a village post office was officially reopened following an extensive refurbishment. Michael Payne, the MP for Gedling, marked the opening of Woodborough Post Office and a completely refurbished store on Friday, with Gedling mayor Kyle…...
Newark Flower Festival to take place at parish church from May 22-25
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (392+ words) A music-themed flower festival will be a feast for the senses this bank holiday weekend with four days of fantastic floral fun. Taking place from this Friday until next Monday (May 25), the Newark Flower Festival will transform the town's parish…...
It's elderflower time! Belvoir Farm welcomes local pickers back to the fields
1+ week, 2+ day ago (598+ words) Home " News " Native " Article Fancy turning a countryside stroll into something a little more rewarding this spring? As elderflower season returns in 2026, a growing number of people across the country are discovering there's more to these fragrant blooms than meets…...
Labour leadership contest speculation "froth and nonsense" " Lisa Nandy
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (814+ words) A senior Cabinet minister has criticised speculation about a Labour leadership contest as "froth and nonsense. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy also rebuked Wes Streeting, her former Cabinet colleague, for seeking to reopen the debate over Brexit in his pitch to…...
Bellowhead star Benji Kirkpatrick to perform in Newark
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (238+ words) A folk star is bringing his solo show to Newark. Benji Kirkpatrick of renowned folk bands Bellowhead and Steeleye Span will be performing at the Congregational Church Hall, on London Road in Newark, on June 6. The concert represents the biggest…...
Five village homes approved despite concerns about "localised flooding
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (375+ words) Plans to build up to five homes in a village have been given the green light " despite concerns about the impact on the character of the area. Members of South Kesteven District Council's (SKDC) planning committee has approved plans for…...
Youngsters taught about the devastating impact of knife crime - and how to protect themselves
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (870+ words) Eighty young people have been warned of the devastating consequences of carrying a knife " and shown how they can stay safe. The group, aged between 11 and 19 and from You Can Do Sport Academy, The Suthers School, and Nottinghamshire Youth Justice…...
Lack of action to tackle loss of nature is inexplicable
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (743+ words) Earlier this week, The Wildlife Trusts published a list of eight Bills we believe would fast-track nature recovery, improve national security and bolster people's health, writes Erin Mc Daid of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. The suite of Bills is an invitation…...
Village art group celebrates 25 years of "colour, creativity, and community
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (357+ words) A village art group has celebrated 25 years of bringing the community together with creativity. To celebrate the milestone anniversary of the Muskham Art Group, a commemorative bench has been unveiled at South Muskham and Little Calton Village Hall. The group…...
What did Advertiser readers have to say about the news this week?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (720+ words) I completely agree with A. Fox in last week's Advertiser, who suggested more needed to be done to entice people back into Newark. Bodies can spending as much money as they like " and they seem to be doing " improving the look…...