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Sharon Hodkin joined the Newark Advertiser in 2000 after completing her training at the Worksop Guardian. She became Advertiser editor in 2018.

Your chance to win county show tickets

12 April 2025
Your chance to win county show tickets

Your chance to win county show tickets

12 April 2025

We have five pairs of tickets to give away for Nottinghamshire County Show - a day of countryside-themed entertainment and attractions.


Your chance to win music festival tickets

20 July 2024
Your chance to win music festival tickets

Your chance to win music festival tickets

20 July 2024

A weekend of music, food and family fun is coming to Nottingham – and you could be there for free.


One lane of A1 closed

10 January 2024
One lane of A1 closed

One lane of A1 closed

10 January 2024

One lane of the A1 is closed this morning because of a broken down vehicle.


Flood warnings in place as river levels rise

20 October 2023
Flood warnings in place as river levels rise

Flood warnings in place as river levels rise

20 October 2023

A flood warning has been put in place for parts of the district.


Man jailed over series of arson attacks

23 September 2023
Man jailed over series of arson attacks

Man jailed over series of arson attacks

23 September 2023

A serial arsonist caused millions of pounds worth of damage after repeatedly trying to burn a business to the ground.


Family of teen killed in car crash apologise to other victims

21 June 2023
Family of teen killed in car crash apologise to other victims

Family of teen killed in car crash apologise to other victims

21 June 2023

The family of a driver have apologised to the family of a Ketton teenager after a 120mph crash which killed both young men.


Man in court after police respond to knife reports

23 May 2023
Man in court after police respond to knife reports

Man in court after police respond to knife reports

23 May 2023

A man has appeared in court after police received multiple reports of a man with a knife in the street.


Oil spillage closes A1 sliproad

03 May 2023
Oil spillage closes A1 sliproad

Oil spillage closes A1 sliproad

03 May 2023

An A1 sliproad is closed this morning because of an oil spill.


Murderer Michael Sams to stay behind bars

04 April 2023
Murderer Michael Sams to stay behind bars

Murderer Michael Sams to stay behind bars

04 April 2023

Murderer and kidnapper Michael Sams will remain in jail after his latest bid for freedom was rejected.


Police appeal over theft of motorcycle

24 March 2023
Police appeal over theft of motorcycle

Police appeal over theft of motorcycle

24 March 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a motorbike was stolen from a garage.


Council votes for 2.99% tax rise

02 March 2023
Council votes for 2.99% tax rise

Council votes for 2.99% tax rise

02 March 2023

An increase of 2.99% in council tax has been agreed as part of a council’s budget for 2023-24.

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Killer who dumped body in field near Grantham set for parole hearing

27 February 2023
Killer who dumped body in field near Grantham set for parole hearing

Killer who dumped body in field near Grantham set for parole hearing

27 February 2023

Murderer and kidnapper Michael Sams is set for a parole hearing next month as he seeks freedom after 30 years behind bars.


Detective back for his next instalment

23 February 2023
Detective back for his next instalment

Detective back for his next instalment

23 February 2023

Famous fictional detective DSI Roy Grace is back with a new case to solve in a stage adaptation of Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead.


Board the ghost train

23 February 2023
Board the ghost train

Board the ghost train

23 February 2023

Now in its 20th year, Vampires Rock, starring Steve Steinman, returns to the New Theatre Royal in Lincoln with Ghost Train.


A feast of stories

23 February 2023
A feast of stories

A feast of stories

23 February 2023

Television chef Prue Leith is bringing her first live tour ­— Nothing In Moderation­— to Nottingham Playhouse.


Comedy throwback to Seventies

23 February 2023
Comedy throwback to Seventies

Comedy throwback to Seventies

23 February 2023

Comedian and podcaster Mike Bubbins is heading back to the Seventies with his first ever solo tour.


Offering free business support

21 February 2023
Offering free business support

Offering free business support

21 February 2023

Businesses are being offered free advice and support from an experienced business adviser.


Opening up shed with a warm welcome

21 February 2023
Opening up shed with a warm welcome

Opening up shed with a warm welcome

21 February 2023

Bingham area MP Minister Robert Jenrick has welcomed the expansion of a Men In Sheds scheme to include women.


Joint investigation launched into farm fire

20 February 2023
Joint investigation launched into farm fire

Joint investigation launched into farm fire

20 February 2023

A joint police and fire service investigation has been launched into a blaze at a farm.


Council tax rise agreed ­— but not all will pay it

16 February 2023
Council tax rise agreed ­— but not all will pay it

Council tax rise agreed ­— but not all will pay it

16 February 2023

About 60% of taxpaying homes in Rushcliffe may not feel the pinch of a borough council tax rise under plans to support households.


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