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The Advertiser has opened its archives to see what was making the news this week 25, 50 and 100 years ago. 25 years ago – March 12, 1999 ABOVE: Newark rock band Bob played a concert for pupils at John Hunt Infants’ School, Balderton. The band let the pupils have a go on their instruments before they played in the main hall. Deputy head Mrs Karen Barsby said: “It was just like Top Of The Pops. The children were all swaying and nodding their heads. It was brilliant.” Drummer Ryan Williams is pictured showing Stacey Hallum, 7, and Ryan Price, 6, how to play the drums. • A fun night out in Newark …

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