By Andy Silvester The CEO of the Jobs Foundation, Georgina Bristol, tells City A.M. why her work doesn’t always feel like it A job is a fantastic thing. And not just because work funds your life but because if you find out what you love and get to spen…
What was making the news in the Newark Advertiser in 1924, 1974 and 1999
The Advertiser has opened its archives to see what was making the news 25, 50 and 100 years ago. Does it bring back any memories? 25 years ago – January 22, 1999 ABOVE: It may have been Ron Atkinson’s first game in charge of Nottingham Forest but there…
Sheffield Hunt Saboteurs allege illegal fox hunting by Grove and Rufford Hunt and take action to disrupt bloodsports in Nottinghamshire
A group of saboteurs are aiming to disrupt bloodsports and illegal fox hunting in Nottinghamshire’s countryside. Sheffield Hunt Saboteurs, who mostly campaign against Barnby Moor-based Grove and Rufford Hunt, believe the hunt continues to pursue live f…
New signings announced by football clubs in the United Counties League as Nottinghamshire teams Newark Town and Newark and Sherwood United get their men
Several new signings have been announced across the district by football teams. Renaldo Smith will be joining Newark and Sherwood United and knows several of the players from the Nottingham Trent team. “Renaldo is a lightning-fast winger and his pace w…
New Ollerton Town assistant manager Rich Lawrence helped in the development of England football players during his time at Barnsley Football Club
Days after announcing their new manager, a football club has revealed who will be joining him in the dugout. Ollerton Town informed their social media audiences that Rich Lawrence will be the club’s new assistant manager under James Humphreys. Lawrence…
Chinese companies to pour $7 billion into mining infrastructure in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive $7 billion in financing through a revamped minerals-for-infrastructure contract with China, according to the mining company central to the agreement. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state miner, Gecamine…
Sawbridgeworth community group urges residents to take up offer of swift box on property
A community group in Sawbridgeworth is urging residents to help protect and raise awareness of an endangered bird species. Sawbridgeworth Swifts was formed last year, and after holding a walk in the town in the summer as part of the national awareness …
Far-right AfD set to win second Thuringia district administrator post
As cities across Germany witness protests against right-wing extremism this weekend, the extreme Right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to win its second district administrator position in East Thuringia on Sunday. In the rural Saale-Orla distri…
Kogi: Gov Ododo under fire for appointing Ali Bello as CoS despite N3bn fraud case
The newly inaugurated governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, is under fire for appointing his predecessor, Yahaya Bello’s nephew, Ali Bello, who is being investigated for a N3 billion fraud as Chief of Staff. DAILY POST reports that upon Ododo’s swearing…
Amid political drama, BJP legislative party meeting underway in Bihar
Patna (Bihar) [India], January 28 (ANI): Amid the ongoing political drama in Bihar, Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party meeting is underway at the party’s office in Patna. Union Minister and BJP MP Nityanand Rai has arrived at the state party offi…