Yesterday (May 18), environmental protestors took to the streets to raise awareness about air pollution in the district. Protesters from Newark and Sherwood Extinction Rebellion dressed in hazmat suits and masks to march in both Newark and Southwell. They first took a route from London Road Car Park in Newark, along Lombard Street and Castlegate where they took measurements of air pollution, before turning into Kirkgate and on to the Newark Market Place. At the Market Place, the group handed out leaflets and spoke with the public, providing information and invitations to a talk by Professor Ph…
