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Investing in SEND school provision across county
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (380+ words) As Nottinghamshire County Council's cabinet member for education and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), I'm proud to take on a role that means a great deal to me personally, writes Simon Wright. My own family's experiences of the system…...
Community Grant Scheme returns to support projects across the district
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (367+ words) Community groups are being encouraged to bring forward their ideas as council opens its Community Grant Scheme for 2026/27. Newark and Sherwood District Council's scheme provides funding of up to "20, 000 for community groups, charities and eligible parish councils. It aims to…...
Students perform sparkling Disney shows
2+ week, 2+ day ago (412+ words) Students have been putting in sparkling performances of a modern Disney classic. Magnus Church of England Academy students have been entertaining audiences of primary school pupils, friends and family, with their production Frozen Jr " based of the beloved 2013 film. The…...
Family fundraises for charity before bank holiday match
2+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) A family has spent their Easter bank holiday outside a football match collecting funds for a charity. Simon Ward, his eight-year-old son George and his wife Marie, who works at Curry's in Newark, which partners with the charity for fundraising…...
Book Festival launches new scheme for youngest readers
3+ week, 2+ day ago (382+ words) A scheme is set to give young readers new opportunities to get involved in a popular book festival, when it returns this year. Newark Book Festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, has announced the return of the Young Ambassadors…...
Minifigure trail makes for "playful and interactive" family fun highlighting town's history
3+ week, 4+ day ago (212+ words) A trail of Lego figures will offer a fun'filled, low cost Easter activity for families in Newark town centre " with prizes up for grabs. The Lego Trail, across the National Civil War Centre and Newark Town Hall Museum and Art…...
If I can do it, then others can too," says mental health advocate at school visit
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (555+ words) A mental health advocate and public speaker visiting schools across the area is hoping to help others struggling to navigate mental health issues. Tom Dickenson, the man behind Tom Talks, visited Magnus Church of England Academy students as part of…...
Schools request temporary mobile classroom remain for five years to accommodate pupils
3+ mon, 20+ hour ago (241+ words) Several schools in our area are asking for temporary mobile classrooms to be kept in place for another five years. St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, Thorpe On The Hill, Welbourn Primary School and Navenby C of E School…...
Youth football club scores as one of 50 clubs supported by "transformational" initiative
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (524+ words) A youth football club has seen its playing field transformed after being identified as one of the 50 clubs in most need of support. Newark Brazil Football Club, which has been without a permanent home since the closure of the Flowserve…...
Music returns to Newark Parish Church with free weekly concerts
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) After successfully hosting services in the run up to Christmas, Newark Parish Church is now preparing to reopen to the public with a series of musical concerts. The grade-two listed Church had been closed for over a year while major…...