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6 days ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
A charity dedicated to saving lives in the community has received a £11,900 grant to buy new defibrillators. Newark and District Community First Responders, which works closely with East Midlands Ambulance Service to respond to 999 calls across the district, is entirely volunteer-run. Despite their collaboration with the ambulance service, the volunteers are responsible for raising all necessary funds to purchase their own uniforms and life-saving equipment.
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6 days ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Marta Tavares
An artist who depicted Britain’s railway throughout his 40-year career has been chosen as a resident artist for the UK’s biggest railway celebration. Tim O’Brien, an award-winning artist from Bingham, will be the official artist in residence for The Greatest Gathering, hosted by Alstom. The three-day railway festival in Derby will see Tim painting ‘en plein air’ across the historic event.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
A new theatre show, which tells the beginnings of the struggle for the right to roam movement is coming to stage next month. Behold Ye Ramblers, written by and starring Neil, is part of the Live & Local’s Community Touring Scheme and will be staging at Coddington Village Hall on April 27 at 7.30pm.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
What does the future hold for our pubs - and what role can they still play in our communities? We took to the streets of Newark to find our what residents think. With rising costs and the challenge of cheaper booze in shops and supermarkets, many pubs are disappearing from our streets — often becoming housing and destined to never serve punters again.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
Police are appealing for help from the public to find a wanted man. Nottinghamshire Police officers are trying to trace 27-year-old Joseph Lee, who has branched his licence conditions and is wanted on a recall to prison. He is also wanted for failing to attend court for drug driving offences. Lee is known to have links to Newark and Sherwood area but also the West Yorkshire area of Leeds. Members of the public are requested to call 999 immediately if he is seen.
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1 week ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Marta Tavares
A language publisher held its annual network training meeting for a day of inspiration, professional development, and celebration. La Jolie Ronde Ltd, based in Bingham, specialising in children's French and Spanish lessons, hosted its annual network training meeting at the Etc Venues Conference Suites in Borough, London. The event brought together both new and long-standing licensees and tutors from across the UK, with a passion for teaching languages to young learners.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
A popular hair salon that began as a one-person operation is marking its 15th anniversary with a promise of continuous innovation and new offers. The award-winning hair salon and brand — INIZIO — located on The Wharf, Newark, was founded in February 2010 by Les Jones, who had a determination and passion decided to bring a London experience to Newark. With more than 25 years of experience in hair, Les previously ran a salon near Doncaster.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
A single mother of two is appealing for information after a driver left the scene of a crash involving three vehicles. Nottinghamshire Police is investigating the collision that took place around 5.15pm on Tuesday (April 9), on the A614, near White Post Farm, Farnsfield. Two cars heading southbound were waiting in traffic at a roundabout when a van reportedly collided with the back of them.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
A classic story retelling through some of the biggest pop hits was not only capable of entertaining but inspiring and Newark’s own star shone in it. & Juliet tells the story of Juliet’s life after Romeo, with Shakespeare himself retelling the classic with a few magical touches from his wife Anne Hathaway. The musical flipped the script as Juliet wakes up to see her lover dead, but instead of killing herself as the original story tells, she goes on an adventure to re-discover herself.
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1 week ago | 
newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Marta Tavares
Members of the community have paid tribute to the long-time owner of a popular estate store. Thakorbhai Mistry, ran Londis on Hawtonville, Newark, for 38 years until his death on April 12. The store, on Eton Avenue, has now been taken on by his cousin, Kana Modhwadya. Mr Mistry’s funeral takes place on Thursday (April 17) and the hearse will pause outside the Londis shop. Anyone wanting to pay their respects should be there for 2pm.
