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Mayor hangs on to position after calls for vote of no confidence 'fizzle out'

THE youngest Mayor in England will stay in the civic role in Retford following a meeting that originally called for him to consider his position or...

Driver has narrow escape as thrown rock smashes windscreen on motorway

A MOTORIST was left shaken but unharmed after a large rock thrown from a bridge smashed his windscreen as he was driving up the A1 at Tuxford.It...

Allowances information reveals what Bassetlaw councillors were paid last year

ALLOWANCES paid to Bassetlaw councillors have been published. The table shows all the money Bassetlaw District councillors received over a 12-month...

Plans for housing development on site of former school 'well received' by residents

PLANS for a housing development at the site of a former Retford school have been put on display at a public exhibition. In a display at The Well last...

Council hopes new 48-hour benefits claim service will speed up rebate process

A NEW 48-hour benefits claim service has been launched by Bassetlaw District Council to help speed up the current rebate process. There are 10,600...

Retford air cadets take decision to adopt and care for RAF war hero's graveside

THE grave of a Retford Battle of Britain hero has been adopted by the town's air cadets. The move comes after the recent graveside service of...

Trains reduced to walking pace and traffic reduced to standstill as crossing breaks

EAST coast mainline trains had to slow to walking pace after a level crossing barrier snapped off in Grove Road, Retford. The incident happened on...

Police authority warns against closing Retford Magistrates' Court

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

Retford woman taking part in Great North Run will raise cash for liver disease charity

A RETFORD woman is stepping up her training this week as she makes final preparations for the Great North Run next weekend. It will be the first half...

Second World War veteran Arthur, 90, set for Dutch tank mission

A RETFORD war veteran will take a poignant trip down memory lane when he journeys to the Netherlands to return a restored tank. Arthur Hinitt, 90,...

Grant will be used to help transform parts of established nature reserve

AN established nature reserve cared for by Notts Wildlife Trust has been transformed thanks to a £12,748 grant. Work at Clarborough Tunnel, near...

Sport

Badgers' boss hopes good FA cup run will provide much-needed boost in revenue

RETFORD United boss David Lloyd is hoping a lengthy run in the FA Cup could bring the revenue needed to boost the club's challenge in the Evo-Stik...

Retford suffer defeat as Kiveton clinch Championship Division title

KIVETON Park clinched the Bassetlaw Championship Division title when they beat Retford by eight wickets at Kiveton on Saturday. The home side entered...

Comprehensive winning draw as Bridon first team complete home fixtures

THE Ordsall Bridon first team completed their home programme with a comprehensive winning draw against Anston. On a superb wicket, the Ordsall side...

East Retford derby ends all square as pre-season clash is drawn

Worksop A 22 East Retford A 22 RETFORD travelled to old rivals Worksop for their latest warm-up match one week before their first league fixture....

Badgers get first points on the board with superb win at Burscough

RETFORD United finally secured their first three points of the season with a superb display away at Burscough. Retford gave a league debut to Sam...

Six-wicket win for Wheatley first team continues late-season run of form

NORTH Wheatley 1st XI continued their impressive late-season form with an emphatic six-wicket victory against a useful Thoresby side. Thoresby batted...

Bridon seconds celebrate victory over newly-crowned champions

THE Bridon second team visited already crowned champions Everton last Saturday and, after inflicting a defeat on the home side earlier this season,...

Retford seconds enjoy sweet victory despite losing out on the toss

RETFORD's second team welcomed Lea Park on Saturday and after losing the toss, Lea captain Matt Housham elected to bat. Chris Needham was the first...

Ten fixtures get the ball rolling in the Gainsborough Sunday League

THE 2010/2011 Sunday Football League season kicked off on Sunday with ten fixtures spread over the three divisions. Last season's runners-up, Flying...

Town strikers miss out on chances as Doncaster come from behind

Retford Town 2 Doncaster Deaf College 2 YET again, with the game seemingly won, Retford Town missed the opportunity to take all three points despite a...

Ferry Boat Inn anglers struggle on tidal Trent in another low-scoring result

FERRY Boat Inn anglers have struggled to catch on their section of the tidal Trent at Laneham this season and the latest match on Sunday here showed...

Pick of the day

TROPHY TIME: Competition to find best scarecrow hots up ahead of festival

More than 50 scarecrows are expected to appear all over Ordsall and south Retford during the second annual scarecrow festival.

WORKS BEGINS: Diggers scoop out first soil to create wetland haven for wildlife

Water voles, dragonflies and birds are just some of the wildlife that will benefit from the creation of new meadows, ditches and pools.

PEDIGREE: Dog owners take the lead in show as entrants come from far and wide

The Scofton Dog Show, which was held at Osberton Mill, attracted many entrants from across the area.

EXHIBITION: Scrap metal menagerie goes on show at the Harley Gallery

The Harley Gallery is now home to delicate birds and immense, powerful crocodiles with an exhibition of animals made from scrap metal.

MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR: Find out why Clumber House is no longer standing

Visitors to the National Trust's Clumber Park are being invited to step back in time later this month and take a tour around Clumber House.