Environment

Investment in salt amidst criticism over gritting

Thursday, February 18, 2010

NOTTS County Council has announced a £100,000 investment in salt supplies amidst criticisms of its gritting strategy.

The authority has come under fire in recent weeks for its failure to grit certain key roads.

Last Wednesday saw one road, Leverton Hill, so...

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Alternative route due to roadworks

Thursday, February 04, 2010

MOTORISTS in Retford are being advised of road closures along Albert Road as resurfacing work is carried out. The work will see the road closed from...

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Low salt stocks mean grit for A and B roads only

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

NOTTS County Council is to treat only essential A and B roads in the snowy conditions, owing to low salt stocks. The authority has moved to reassure...

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Bassetlaw Council gets boost to salt supplies

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

DISTRICT council salt supplies have been refilled following a dry spell at the start of the week. Bassetlaw Council has received another 20 tonnes of...

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Dog owners warned of frozen canal

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

RETFORD fire crews have urged dog owners to always keep their pets on a lead when taking them for a walk. The warning comes after firefighters were...

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Bassetlaw out of salt

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

BASSETLAW Council salt supplies have hit rock bottom, the authority has revealed. The council announced on its website that it has no grit stocks left...

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Retford cold snap hits 13-year low

Friday, January 08, 2010

TEMPERATURES in Retford have dipped to their lowest point in 13 years following a week of heavy snow. Last night (Thursday), temperatures recorded by...

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