Problems on the trains this morning
Lines on Virgin East Coast are currently blocked between Retford and Newark North Gate following a person being hit by a train.
Trains between Doncaster and Grantham may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.There is currently no estimate for when the line will reopen, however it is expected that disruption will continue until approximately 11:00.
Follow the the incident on Twitter by using the #Retford
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.