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 News
Police authority warns against closing Retford Magistrates' Courts

MEMBERS of Notts Police Authority have warned closures of several magistrates courts, including Retford's, could 'adversely impact' justice in the area.

The authority has issued the warning after its community...
Mayor will be asked to 'consider his position' over gay snub claim

RETFORD'S town mayor Ian Campbell could face a vote of no confidence at next week's charter trustees meeting. Mr Campbell – a Labour councillor and the youngest mayor in England...
Traders fear residents' parking scheme will destroy their businesses

PLANS for exclusive parking permits for several Retford roads have been met with concern by local businesses. Proposals by Notts County Council would see properties on many of Retford's...


 Sport
Management team hoping to uncover gem as trialists get chance at Cannon Park
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RETFORD UNITED joint boss David Lloyd was hoping last night's friendly against a Bury side might uncover a gem from a number of trialists on show.

After a difficult start to the season, which has seen the...
Retford dig deep to complete superb double over local rivals Bridon

RETFORD completed the double over Bridon this season with a 20-point victory at West Retford. That statement, however, gives little indication of how tense this encounter was because...
One-sided clash sees Grassmoor take 20-point win over disappointing Bridon

ORDSALL Bridon 2nd team's home game against Grassmoor turned out to be a one-sided affair with the visitors returning home with 20 points from an eight-wicket victory. The Bridon side were...


 News
Guides show their 'true colours' at camping weekend to celebrate centenary
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GUIDES from Retford and across Notts celebrated 100 years of girlguiding in the county with a special camp at Walesby Scout Centre.

More than 1,000 guides from the entire county converged on the site over the...
Plenty to get your teeth into as Vampires Rock next up on theatre's calendar

SEPTEMBER is shaping up to be a busy month at Retford's Majestic Theatre. On September 17, the country's only musical rock theatre spectacular Vampires Rock returns for another phenomenal...
Darius Campbell moves from pop wannabe to big band leader

DARIUS Campbell will be making a big bang at the Lincoln Theatre Royal this September with his new swinging show The History of the Big Band. The 30-year-old Scot has had a colourful...