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Ambitious plans for United

RETFORD United's new investor unveiled his ambitious plans to expand and improve the club at the weekend.

Retford businessman and race horse owner, Paul Dixon, mapped out his vision to Badgers fans, sponsors and players at the Cannon Park gathering last Friday night.

Mr Dixon reassured the meeting he has sorted out the club's...



Record exam results for area schools

SCHOOLS across the area have reported improved grades and record results in this year's A-level examinations. The waiting was finally over for sixth formers across the region last Thursday...


Retford's Olympic hopeful misses out on team medal

INTERNATIONAL show jumper Tim Stockdale from Retford is pinning his hopes on a medal in the individual show jumping final on Thursday at the 2008 Olympics after missing out in the team...


Bassetlaw Council duo set to join campaign trail

A HUSBAND-and-wife team will join a group from Bassetlaw on the Republican campaign trail in Washington DC. Valerie and Barry Bowles are combining a five-day political whistle-stop tour of...


First female curate seeks pastures new

THE first female curate to take up a position in Retford is moving on after over three years. Rev Juliet Stephenson will hold her last service at St Michael's Church on Sunday (August 17)....


CHURCH BLAZE - THREE ARRESTED

THREE youths have been arrested in connection with the St Alban's Church fire. Notts Police confirmed on Monday morning that the incident was being treated as arson. And late yesterday...


Bank backing for young polar explorer

Bank backing for young polar explorer

A YOUNG explorer has seen her dreams of walking to the North Pole come a step closer thanks to a boost from her bank. Sutton cum Lound'...


Record breaking comedian Lee Evans at Arena

DUE to a phenomenal demand for tickets, Lee Evans has added a fourth and final Sheffield Arena date to his forthcoming UK Tour. The stand-up comedian will perform on Sunday, September 21 in...


Memorial concert in the park

THE lawns of the Thoresby estate provide the setting for the annual fund-raising Concert in the Park organised in memory of PC Ged Walker. The event on Saturday, September 6 includes music...











 

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United end preseason on a high

Frickley Athletic 0 Retford United 2

RETFORD completed their preseason warm up matches at UniBond Premier side Frickley Athletic and for the third game against their higher opposition, came out on top.

Frickley were first out of the blocks when Rob Pell had a chance after only two minutes, but he could only manage to fire wide.

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Retford end on top of derby clash

An Early batting collapse left Bridon to fight a rearguard action to avoid derby day defeat by Retford who enjoyed much the better of the contest. Following the washed-out early fixture at...


United too strong for local rivals

AN EXCELLENT display gave Retford United victory in the local derby against Worksop Town in front of the club's highest pre-season crowd. United forced the pace right from the kick off,...







 

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Record breaking comedian Lee Evans at Arena

DUE to a phenomenal demand for tickets, Lee Evans has added a fourth and final Sheffield Arena date to his forthcoming UK Tour.

The stand-up comedian will perform on Sunday, September 21 in addition to his shows on Thursday (18), Friday (19) & Saturday (20), making him the first ever comedian to perform four shows at the...



Memorial concert in the park

THE lawns of the Thoresby estate provide the setting for the annual fund-raising Concert in the Park organised in memory of PC Ged Walker. The event on Saturday, September 6 includes music...










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