While it may be tempting to cool off in some of our rivers and lakes during the hot weather, swimming in open water can be dangerous.

Strong currents, hidden hazards, deep or uneven ground and poor water quality can all pose serious risks.

Water temperatures are also often much colder than they appear, even in warm weather, which can lead to cold water shock and make it difficult to breathe or stay afloat.

Nottinghamshire Police have shared a video highlighting these dangers: Dangers of swimming in open water.

For your safety, please choose supervised pools or designated bathing areas, and enjoy open water from the shoreline. Staying out of the water could save your life.

The UK terrorist threat level has been raised to SEVERE, meaning an attack in the UK is considered highly likely.

Whilst we hope it never happens, it's important to know and remember what to do in an emergency.

In the event of a firearms or weapons attack, Counter Terrorism Policing advises you to remember Run Hide Tell.

RUN If it’s safe, this is the best option
HIDE if you can't run
TELL us on 999 if it safe to do so

While there is no specific intelligence relating to Nottinghamshire, it is important that we all remain vigilant but not alarmed.

Councillor David Moore was elected as the new Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council during its Full Council meeting on Tuesday 19 May.

Councillor Moore was nominated by Councillor Paul Peacock and seconded by Councillor Simon Forde.

Councillor Moore said: “It’s an honour to take on the role of Chair at Newark and Sherwood District Council. I’m looking forward to grasping every opportunity this year will offer and am committed to working hard to serve the residents of the district. I would like to thank Councillor Linda Tift for all her hard work, including her fundraising activities over the last year.

“This year, during my time as Chair, I will be supporting, fundraising for, and raising awareness of an incredibly important charity, the Children’s Bereavement Centre.”

The Knife Angel visit came to an end on Tuesday 19 May after a month in the town. While here thousands came to the town centre to reflect and remember those impacted by Knife Crime. Hundreds also gathered for a closing ceremony on Sunday 17 May at St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark to honour its stay.

The District Council in partnership with We are Newark, You Can Do Sport, Newark College and Your CVS organised a whole host of engaging and educational activities while the Knife Angel was in Newark with the closing ceremony acting as one of its final events.  

These everyday items can now be placed straight into your silver recycling bin once they’re empty, clean and dry.

✨ Foil – scrunch into a loose ball

✨ Cartons – quick rinse, dry, cap back on

✨ Tubes – squeeze out, cap back on

✨ Plastic pots, tubs and trays – rinse off food residue and dry (remove film lids and bin in your green or black bin)

Not sure what goes where? Check out Nottinghamshire County Council’s recycling checker!

Newark Police want to hear from you about the issues affecting your neighbourhood.

Whether it’s antisocial behaviour, speeding, or something else entirely, your views will help shape Newark’s local policing priorities 👮

It only takes a few minutes, and the more feedback they receive, the better.

Do you know any inspiring individuals, teams or groups who go above and beyond for the local community, or champion the growth of sports? If so, we need you!

Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards will open from today until Friday 3 July – and we need your help to acknowledge and thank those who truly make a difference.

Who can I nominate?

You can nominate a friend, family member, team, individual, teacher, an employee at your favourite store, in fact anyone who shines in your eyes for one of the awards.

How do I nominate?

There are 13 award categories, and you can nominate a person or team for more than one award.

Learn more about each award category and submit your nominations on our website.

Got extra veggies lurking in your garden, greenhouse or allotment?

The much-loved Crop Drop scheme has returned, inviting growers across Newark and Sherwood to donate surplus fruit and veg to local food hubs.

Big harvest or tiny handful, every bit helps build a stronger, greener community food network!

To register to be part of the scheme, please email wellbeing@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or phone 01636 650 000 and ask for the Health Improvement Team.

Through a new partnership with FiveDinners, an award-winning meal planning platform founded by TV chef Theo Michaels, residents in Newark and Sherwood now have access to free premium membership – usually worth £86 per year.

FiveDinners helps take the stress out of dinnertime by creating personalised weekly meal plans to suit your household, preferences and dietary needs. Your free access includes:

• Personalised meal plans (budget friendly, family friendly, low calorie, menopause friendly and more)
• Ready-made shopping lists to save time and reduce food waste
• Quick, nutritious and affordable recipes

It’s designed to help you save time, save money and eat more healthily during busy working weeks.

To sign up click here and scroll down to Newark and Sherwood District Council and enter your postcode. You will start to receive free weekly meal plans and shopping lists, as well as access to a free chef hotline - message for help whenever you need it.

The UK’s landline services are going digital. By 2027, most telephone providers will switch customers from old analogue landlines over to new digital services.

This change affects devices that rely on landlines, such as home phones and healthcare alarms. Many people are already switching as they upgrade to full fibre broadband.

Your provider (such as Virgin Media, O2 or BT) will contact you before the change to explain what you need to do. In many cases, it’s as simple as plugging your phone into your broadband router instead of the wall socket.

If you use any special devices (like personal alarms), please contact the company that supplied them to check they’ll still work after the switch.

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