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Marshals help to keep peace

MARSHALS brought in to prevent violence sparked by taxi queue rows have been heralded as a success.

Teams of paid taxi marshals helped Retford revellers enjoy trouble-free journeys home after starting a trial period over the Christmas weekend.

They are on duty for six hours each shift throughout Christmas and the New Year.

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Hospital under pressure AN INCREASE in admissions since Christmas has placed Bassetlaw Hospital under pressure, claims its management. Before Christmas, Bassetlaw...	Family cheer on X Factor star A HAYTON couple had an extra special reason to tune into the final of popular ITV talent show X Factor. Norman and Oigund Merrygold are the...
Roads review leads to new speed limits NEW speed limits could be put in place along some Retford area roads following a county-wide review. The review of A and B roads has been...	Robbery attempt A MAN attempted to rob a woman with a young child on Thursday (December 11) at around 2pm. The incident took place in the subway connecting...
Warehouse revamp plan THE site of a dilapidated historic Retford building could be set for a revamp after plans were handed in to the council. The Timothy Taylor...	Woolworth's store closure date RETFORD'S Woolworth's store will close on January 5 according to administrators Deloitte. The company said last week that all of the 807 stores...

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Sport

Mixed fortunes for Retford United

Two dramatic matches saw Retford United enjoy mixed fortunes in their New Year programme.

A disappointing 3-2 defeat at old rivals Sheffield FC on New Year's Day was followed by a thrilling 4-3 victory over promotion rivals Shepshed at Cannon park on Saturday.

All of which left United five points clear at the top of the table but...

Experience holds sway in annual challenge

E Retford Over 30s 37 E Retford U30s XV 24 THE ANNUAL battle for club bragging rights was one of the most competitive games for many years...

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Entertainment

Panto tickets on sale

Tickets are now available for the popular panto which runs at the Majestic Theatre, Retford from January 8 - 11.

Beauty and the Beast stars Tom Hudson from Coronation Street & Jennifer Biddall from Hollyoaks and is supported by a cast of talented professional artistes, dancers and local youngsters.

This spectacular French fable...

Evening of music and readings

THE Ryton Chorale and English Pro Musica present Star of Bethlehem, an evening of music and readings for Christmas at St Ann's Church, Worksop...

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