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Three arrested over Nigel Bacon murder

TWO men and a woman have been arrested by police in connection with the horrific murder of Nigel Bacon.

Notts Police confirmed on Monday that the men aged 28 and 20 were being held with a woman aged 54.

They were taken into custody by officers from the 50-strong inquiry team formed following the stabbing of part-time gamekeeper Mr...

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Police step up search for killer

Police step up search for killer

A DEDICATED team of more than 50 Notts Police officers is now investigating the horrific murder of family man Nigel Bacon. And the...

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Finance approved for visitor centre

Finance approved  for visitor centre

THE next step in creating a new visitor centre at Sherwood Forest was taken this week after Notts County Council approved funding for...

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Police question public on robbery

Police question  public on robbery

A WEEK after the robbery at Retford's Halifax bank, police took their search for information onto the streets on Monday night (December...

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Retford Christmas Market

Retford Christmas Market

RETFORD townsfolk braved the cold weather for the Christmas Market and lights switch-on on Tuesday (December 2). People young and old...

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Break-in at pub

THIEVES damaged fittings and stole cash when they broke into a Ranby pub just days after it was taken on by new owners. The Chequers Inn landlords Mark and Heather Smith received a call from...

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Centre attacked before opening

Centre attacked  before opening

VANDALS have already struck at a refurbished community centre closed 12 months ago by a suspected arson attack. The new front doors at...

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Workers bare all for charity calendar

Workers bare all for charity calendar

MEN at work went the 'full monty' for a company calendar with a twist. Wearing only a smile - and some carefully placed pipework - male...

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Neil Harvey returns to Retford United

Neil Harvey returns to Retford United

STAR striker Neil Harvey has made a dramatic return to Retford United. The Badgers have secured Harvey on a month's loan deal from...

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Neil Harvey returns to Retford United

Neil Harvey returns to Retford United

STAR striker Neil Harvey has made a dramatic return to Retford United.

The Badgers have secured Harvey on a month's loan deal from Macclesfield Town.

He moved to the League Two outfit after shooting to prominence in last season's Unibond One South side at Retford.

The move surprised many on Tuesday evening at the game versus...

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Neil Harvey's return inspires Retford United to win

Shepshed Dynamo 1 Retford United 3 INSPIRED by the shock return on loan of star striker Neil Harvey, Retford United recorded their second crucial away victory in four days. The result saw...

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E Retford Colts edged out

E Retford Colts edged out

E Retford Colts 20 Kesteven Colts 24 RETFORD entertained top of the table Kesteven in an eagerly awaited contest and the match certain...

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Retford United sign new striker

RETFORD United have welcomed new signing CHRIS BETTNEY to the club after signing from UniBond Premier Division side Bradford Park Avenue. Even though he is only 31, Bettney has league...

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Retford United break rival's record

Retford United break rival's record

Rushall Olympic 1 Retford United 3 RETFORD United shattered the perfect home record of promotion rivals Rushall with a vital 3-1 victor...

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Putting the spice back into Christmas

Putting the spice back into Christmas

THE number one Christmas Show will be stopping off at The Majestic Theatre in Retford as part of a 13-date tour.

The show, on Friday December 5, features many Christmas classics along with number one hits and will include a tribute to the Spice Girls.

The Spice Girls had three UK Christmas number ones- 'Two become one', 'Too much'...

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Theatre on new membership drive

BAWTRY Theatre is holding a social evening for new members on Sunday (30). The event is part of a drive by the amateur theatre company to encourage new members to join. The Bawtry Theatre...

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