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Racing car engines stolen

BRAZEN burglars stole three racing car engines worth more than £35,500 from a workshop on a Sutton-on-Trent industrial estate.

The thieves struck at around 8.15am on Saturday, June 20 from Newark Engines, Great North Road, while the owner and a mechanic were working in a rear yard.

Pc Tony Hayes of Notts Police said: "The engines...

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Bassetlaw councillors claim 'value for money'

THE amount of allowances and expenses paid to each councillor has been revealed by Bassetlaw District Council. The list, published in the Retford Times last week, shows a total of over...

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Hospital staff on stand-by for heatstroke sufferers

STAFF at Bassetlaw Hospital have been on stand-by this week to treat anyone suffering from heatstroke. With the area witnessing some of its hottest days so far this year, health experts have...

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Worldwide interest in energy saving gadget

STANDING BY:  All five millionaires on BBC TV's Dragons' Den wanted a piece of the Standby Saver action. But business development manager Douglas Macdonald, left, and South Leverton entrepreneur Tim Lindley, right, are the Bassetlaw brains behind its global expansion plans  (RE-9-0444-4)

A REVOLUTIONARY household energy-saving device which impressed the millionaire investors on TV's Dragons' Den is being marketed world-w...

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Fitness buddies beat gruelling record

Dynamic duo:  Super fit Simon Boguszewski and Mark Goodwin broke a world record in their 24-hour Ultra Fitness Challenge to raise money for the Yorkshire Kidney Research Fund

TWO fitness fanatics achieved a world record breaking challenge to raise charity funds. In the ultimate test of strength and endurance,...

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Surplus school places under scrutiny

Surplus  school places under scrutiny

A GROUP has been set up by the county council to look at surplus school places in Retford and East Bassetlaw. Notts County Council...

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Crash biker named

A 28-year-old motorcyclist who died following a crash on Clarborough Hill has been named. Stephen Jones, of Mowbray Street, Epworth, died after the incident which happened at 4pm on Thursday...

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Biker dies after Clarborough crash

A 28-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on Clarborough Hill. The incident happened just after 4pm yesterday (Thursday June 25) on the A620. The incident involved a red Honda...

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Increasing petrol prices criticised

INCREASING petrol prices have been heavily criticised by a Retford councillor. Coun Wendy Quigley is considering starting a protest after being angered by an upturn in prices over recent...

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Bravery awards for youngsters

YOUNGSTERS who have overcome personal traumas to play an active role in school and community life were recognised in a special ceremony. Bassetlaw's three Rotary clubs (Retford, Worksop...

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United sign Ellender and Thompson

United sign Ellender and Thompson

Retford United have signed two more players as they build for their UniBond League Premier Division campaign.

Paul Ellender joins from Alfreton Town after a very successful spell at Boston United where he played more than 250 games for the Pilgrims in a seven-year stay at York Street.

The 34-year-old (pictured) captained Boston at...

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Retford have to settle for the draw

After successive victories in their previous two matches Retford travelled to Kiveton Park last Saturday in search of more Bassetlaw Championship points to continue their climb up the table....

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Bridon lose out in low-scoring affair

Bridon 1st XI lost by 25 runs in a low scoring affair at home against Marshalls. Strengthened by the return of Simon Davison (pictured right, RE-9-0454-30) and Matt Makings, Bridon asked...

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Retford pick up full points

Retford Cricket Club 1st XI visited Edwinstowe's picturesque Forest Corner ground on Saturday and came away with a convincing 20 point haul after the home side were dismissed inside 36 overs...

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Bridon impress with the bat

Bridon impress with the bat

Bridon Cricket Club 1st XI again put a solid batting display to set up a comprehensive winning draw in the home match against Notts and...

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Three generations on stage

Three generations on stage

THREE generations of the same family are playing key roles in this week's Retford Amateur Operatic Society show.

Octogenarian Betty Teanby, the group's president, is anchoring the production of Hello Dolly! at the town's Majestic Theatre this week.

She is choreographer and takes on the role of Mrs Rose in the classic West End...

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Charter Day fun

Charter Day fun

DESPITE the early rain, people from all over the area came to Retford to join in the annual Charter Day fun. One of the biggest one day...

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