πŸ“° Retford News

Retford News

Want to know what's happening in Retford? Welcome to our news page, which brings together the latest news from local and regional sources to keep you informed about your community.

Retford's local newspapers include the Retford Times and the Worksop Guardian. The local radio station is BBC Radio Nottingham, which covers news from across North Nottinghamshire. For regional news, BBC East Midlands provides coverage of the wider area.

You may also want to visit our What's On page, which lists Retford's upcoming events, or explore our Articles section for in-depth features about the town and local community.

Repeat offenders fined over nature reserve fishing
BBC News

Repeat offenders fined over nature reserve fishing

Luke Douglas, 24, and Layton Janes, 30, had already been banned from entering the site....

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Burglar with tragic history caught red-handed at scene of break-in
Nottinghamshire Live

Burglar with tragic history caught red-handed at scene of break-in

His mother and brother both died in car crashes on the same stretch of road...

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Man who played 'lead role' in selling drugs across Nottinghamshire now behind bars
Nottinghamshire Live

Man who played 'lead role' in selling drugs across Nottinghamshire now behind bars

Police officers unearthed stashes of drugs and cash during searches...

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MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
BBC News

MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser

Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families"....

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Bomber veteran: 'I'm ready to fly'
BBC News

Bomber veteran: 'I'm ready to fly'

World War Two veteran Harry Parkins, 101, was the guest of honour at the opening of a life-size sculpture of a Lancaster bomber....

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Two men plead guilty after illegal fishing at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
West Bridgeford Wire

Two men plead guilty after illegal fishing at Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Two men have pleaded guilty to breaching Criminal Behaviour Orders after they were found fishing at Idle Valley Nature Reserve, near Retford. Luke Douglas, 24, and Layton Janes, 30, were spotted by of...

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More than 1,000 properties in Nottinghamshire town left without power - full list of affected postcodes
Nottinghamshire Live

More than 1,000 properties in Nottinghamshire town left without power - full list of affected postcodes

Areas in Retford town centre are also affected...

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Hampshire's Lehmann hits ton in draw with Notts
BBC News

Hampshire's Lehmann hits ton in draw with Notts

Jake Lehmann's unbeaten 102 helps Hampshire to a County Championship draw with defending champions Nottinghamshire....

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Flypast for opening of Lancaster bomber sculpture
BBC News

Flypast for opening of Lancaster bomber sculpture

A lone Hurricane PZ865 flew past to celebrate the inauguration of the life-size sculpture of the Lancaster bomber....

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Baker stars but Hants batters falter against Notts
BBC News

Baker stars but Hants batters falter against Notts

Sonny Baker took 5-45 but Hampshire's batting faltered to give Nottinghamshire the scent of victory in their County Championship match....

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Serial shoplifter who defrauded elderly woman jailed
West Bridgeford Wire

Serial shoplifter who defrauded elderly woman jailed

A serial shoplifter who also defrauded a woman out of hundreds of pounds has been jailed. Robert Anderson repeatedly targeted shops in Retford and helped himself to items from the shelves. His thievin...

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Police use stinger device to stop van believed to be on false plates
West Bridgeford Wire

Police use stinger device to stop van believed to be on false plates

Road policing officers in Nottinghamshire spotted, followed, and brought a van to a stop by β€˜stinging’ its tyres. The vehicle, believed to be travelling on false plates, was seen heading towards Retfo...

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O'Neill keeps Notts on top but Hants stay in touch
BBC News

O'Neill keeps Notts on top but Hants stay in touch

Fergus O'Neill secures his ninth career five-wicket haul but Hampshire refuse to let Nottinghamshire get too far ahead on day two....

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Investigations 'ongoing' into serious A52 crash
BBC News

Investigations 'ongoing' into serious A52 crash

Police say the route reopened shortly after midnight on Saturday, about 19 hours after the crash....

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New nature reserve memorial pays tribute to miners
BBC News

New nature reserve memorial pays tribute to miners

It has been installed at Collier Woods nature reserve along with restored mining relics....

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Serial Retford shoplifter sent himself Β£700 from elderly woman's account
Nottinghamshire Live

Serial Retford shoplifter sent himself Β£700 from elderly woman's account

Robert Anderson stole meat, clothes and chocolate from Co-op and Home Bargains...

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O'Neill stars as leaders Notts dominate Hampshire
BBC News

O'Neill stars as leaders Notts dominate Hampshire

Fergus O'Neill claims four wickets as County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire pile more pressure on Hampshire....

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Two men seriously injured in A52 crash
BBC News

Two men seriously injured in A52 crash

Police say one of the men - a 30-year-old - is in hospital with life-threatening injuries....

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Van seized after large fly-tip in village
BBC News

Van seized after large fly-tip in village

Rushcliffe Borough Council said a white Ford van was secured at an address in Clifton....

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Appeal to set up new hen rehoming centre
BBC News

Appeal to set up new hen rehoming centre

The British Hen Welfare Trust is looking for a new rehoming site for hundreds of ex-commercial hens....

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Tribute to man who died after car hit pedestrians
BBC News

Tribute to man who died after car hit pedestrians

The family of a man fatally injured by a car describe him as "a loyal friend and loving son"....

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Maternity campaigners fear post-Streeting turmoil
BBC News

Maternity campaigners fear post-Streeting turmoil

The resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting could undermine work done with him, a couple says....

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A pothole has burst my tyre - what now and how do I claim?
BBC News

A pothole has burst my tyre - what now and how do I claim?

A BBC investigation reveals three in four claims for pothole compensation are being turned down....

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How do I report pothole damage?
BBC News

How do I report pothole damage?

How do I report pothole damage?...

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Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win
BBC News

Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win

England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women's One-Day Cup....

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Man, 26, dies after car hit group of pedestrians
BBC News

Man, 26, dies after car hit group of pedestrians

Police say a murder investigation is under way after Tyler Fairman died in hospital....

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M1 lanes reopen after pothole repairs
BBC News

M1 lanes reopen after pothole repairs

Repairs were made to the northbound carriageway, between junction 25 for Derby and junction 26 for Nottingham....

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Duckett hits unbeaten 203 in Notts draw with Surrey
BBC News

Duckett hits unbeaten 203 in Notts draw with Surrey

England opener Ben Duckett scores an unbeaten 203 as Nottinghamshire's County Championship game with Surrey ends in a draw....

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Man in court after car hits five in town centre
BBC News

Man in court after car hits five in town centre

Duane Anthony is charged with five counts of attempted murder after the incident on Saturday....

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Skeletons and Anglo-Saxon homes unearthed in road dig
BBC News

Skeletons and Anglo-Saxon homes unearthed in road dig

A team of archaeologists find traces of human activity dating back to 6,000BC on the road's route....

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