What a privilege to be able to hear the choir of St Mary Magdelene performing recently in Germany. On April 5 they performed at a short service in Cologne Cathedral — a magnificent building, Germany’s most visited landmark and the tallest twin-spired c…
Trump shakes head as Judge Merchan lays out devastating rules for his cross-examination
Donald Trump appeared to be in disagreement Monday with a judge laying out how he could be questioned if he takes the stand in his hush-money trial related to a sex scandal with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Before allowing opening arguments, New …
Reader’s letter: Argument for debit cards
It is ridiculous how in such a card-dependent society there are still cash-only buses, and the worst is when they say they have no change and don’t let you on board. Even though I am used to using my bank card or even my phone to pay for pretty much ev…
Reader’s letter: A decade of service
To the residents of Balderton and Coddington, as I approach my tenth year serving as your district councillor I find myself reflecting on the journey we have embarked upon together. When I first stepped into this role, nearly a decade ago at the age of…
Reader’s letter: More support for our armed forces
Robert Jenrick MP is right to say that we need to increase our defence budget (As I See It, April 4). The defence of the realm is supposed to be the first duty of government so why have our armed forces become so hollowed out in recent years? And why d…
Lewis Chambers asks Newark Town Football Club supporters to rally around his side
A football captain stepping down at the end of the season has encouraged residents to get behind his team as they make the playoffs for the second season straight. Newark Town now sit in third spot in the United Counties League Division One and will pl…
Taylor Swift fans wanting Eras Tour tickets are falling victim to scams says Lloyds Bank
Taylor Swift fans are being targeted by a wave of concert ticket scams said to be ‘flooding’ social media as the singer’s UK tour dates edge closer. Lloyds Bank has now issued a warning after hundreds of its customers were caught-out by scams connected…
Residents raise questions and concerns about pool plans at Southwell Town Council meeting
A council has said it is “open to any suggestion to restore swimming” to a town — and reiterated its promises to involve the community in decisions. The main pool at Southwell Leisure Centre was closed in October 2023, after a leak was discovered. Newa…
Lincolnshire Police launch appeal to identify offenders after Land Rover stolen from Ruskington spotted in Newark
Police officers have recovered a stolen Land Rover and have launched an appeal for help to find the offenders responsible for the theft. The vehicle was recovered after being spotted by police officers on patrol in Newark. The Land Rover was reported t…
Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform
Belgium has warned fellow member states that failure to agree this week to reform “technically obsolete” EU rules setting minimum tax rates for fuels and electricity could delay incentives for a switch away from harmful fossil fuels to cleaner alternat…