Reader’s letter: Disappointed by low turn-out

It is sad to note the low turnout at the General Election. Was it that people are just not interested in politics anymore? Or is it that they simply didn’t know who to vote for. Given the main alternative being touted in the media as being Reform, ther…

Reader’s letter: Is town set for a double first?

As I write this Robert Jenrick is one of the favourites to be the next leader of the Conservative Party. Could that mean in a few years another Newark MP would be Prime Minister? Surely not many towns can boast two of their MPs have been MP? — PAUL DUD…

Reader’s letter: Poetic prophecy?

I wonder if Robert Jenrick during the General Election, reminded himself of the words of the poem If, by Rudyard Kipling: “If you can keep your seat while others around you are losing theirs and blaming it on you, then you will be the leader my son” He…

Reader’s letter: More events to light up town

How nicer is Newark when there are events in the town? It feels like not only the town lights up but people as well. Even when the sun is out, people are out and just seem happier, so it’s just like the events in Newark, it happens once in a while and …