Fire involves 20,000 square metres
A fire involving 20,000 square metres of forestry at Clumber Park occurred yesterday evening.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called to the National Trust site Following the hottest day of the year so far.
Crews from Worksop, Retford, Edwinstowe and the water bowser from Ashfield dealt with the blaze which was extinguished by firefighters using beaters and out by 10pm.
The cause of the blaze has not yet been released,
Could you be a blood donor?
The NHS Blood and Transplant Service are calling on local people to help fill available blood donation appointments at their Nottingham Donor Centre over coming days and weeks to help boost their blood stock levels.
Radio Newark on DAB Digital Radio.
DAB deal signals massive expansion in Radio Newark’s reach. Radio Newark's potential audience reach is set to expand dramatically after the community station’s board of directors accepted an offer to have its output relayed by Nottingham DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting).
Newark jam-packed with events this spring and summer
This year is set to be a busy one in Newark with a whole host of events set to take place in the market town over the next few months. From Artisan Markets to the CAMRA Beer Festival and ‘Race to the Castle’ (a paddle board event) to the popular Steampunk Festival, there’s lots for families and friends to get involved with.
StreetLink support for rough sleepers in Newark and Sherwood
If you see someone sleeping rough and you want to help, you can now alert the right support groups through one website, StreetLink. StreetLink, a digital platform aimed at helping rough sleepers, has officially relaunched with a new website that connects people who are sleeping rough to local support services.