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.

Union continues strike over train 'safety concerns'
BBC News

Union continues strike over train 'safety concerns'

The RMT union says it is striking amid safety concerns and ongoing problems with a new fleet of trains....

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Historic Retford market could 'implode' under council red tape
Nottinghamshire Live

Historic Retford market could 'implode' under council red tape

It is estimated that over a dozen traders have left the market since new rules were introduced...

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Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes
BBC News

Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes

Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton....

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The Nottinghamshire housing developments approved, dropped or still awaiting decisions
West Bridgeford Wire

The Nottinghamshire housing developments approved, dropped or still awaiting decisions

Hundreds of homes are progressing across Nottinghamshire with public funding, while several other developments have been withdrawn from the programme or remain in the pipeline. A series of housing dev...

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Young people welcome free bus travel in August
BBC News

Young people welcome free bus travel in August

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward is funding free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds....

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Union awaits answers amid rail improvement plan
BBC News

Union awaits answers amid rail improvement plan

The RMT union has planned further strike action amid ongoing problems with a new fleet of trains....

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Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
BBC News

Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency

Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012....

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Adder bite leaves couple fearing for dog's life
BBC News

Adder bite leaves couple fearing for dog's life

Wildlife experts are urging owners to keep pets on leads when around the UK's only venomous snake....

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Row over correct licence means Nottinghamshire ice cream man may have to halve operation
Nottinghamshire Live

Row over correct licence means Nottinghamshire ice cream man may have to halve operation

Russ the Iceman has spent 40 years trading from the same spot...

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Shock as licensing rules threaten ice cream man’s decades-old pitch
West Bridgeford Wire

Shock as licensing rules threaten ice cream man’s decades-old pitch

An ice cream man who has parked his van in the same location for 40 years could be forced to cut his trading days in half. Russ Cairns, also known as Russ the Iceman, has been a fixture in Retford tow...

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Witness appeal after multiple road rage incidents between two drivers in Ilkeston ends in assault
West Bridgeford Wire

Witness appeal after multiple road rage incidents between two drivers in Ilkeston ends in assault

Police in Derbyshire are appealing for information following an alleged road rage incident in Ilkeston in which a man was assaulted. A black BMW and a white Range Rover were involved in a collision in...

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Man, 18, seriously injured in shop stabbing
BBC News

Man, 18, seriously injured in shop stabbing

Police say the teenager was attacked inside a convenience store in Outram Street....

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Fridge collections suspended over national backlog
BBC News

Fridge collections suspended over national backlog

The government confirmed there was a national shortage of treatment and disposal capacity for the items....

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Roof collapse as nine stations respond to serious Nottinghamshire house fire
Nottinghamshire Live

Roof collapse as nine stations respond to serious Nottinghamshire house fire

Windows have also been blown out at the affected property...

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Firefighters called to tackle field blaze
BBC News

Firefighters called to tackle field blaze

A road is closed, and residents living nearby are urged to keep their windows and doors closed....

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'I don't think there'll be any profit' - farmer
BBC News

'I don't think there'll be any profit' - farmer

It comes as England and Wales face their driest July since records began 190 years ago....

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Gay hits ton for Durham as Leics & Middlesex go top
BBC News

Gay hits ton for Durham as Leics & Middlesex go top

Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups....

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Mayor says rail service 'isn't acceptable'
BBC News

Mayor says rail service 'isn't acceptable'

The RMT union - which represents railway staff - took strike action on Saturday....

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Yorks beat Durham to maintain One-Day Cup momentum
BBC News

Yorks beat Durham to maintain One-Day Cup momentum

Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire & Surrey....

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Vehicles damaged in large fire at former power station
BBC News

Vehicles damaged in large fire at former power station

An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to take place on Friday afternoon....

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Driver seriously hurt in combine harvester crash
BBC News

Driver seriously hurt in combine harvester crash

Nottinghamshire Police say a car crashed into a stationary vehicle on Thursday....

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Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations
BBC News

Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations

A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups....

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Work to transform 'horrendous' junction set to begin
BBC News

Work to transform 'horrendous' junction set to begin

Drivers have been warned to allow extra time for journeys during the works....

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Shetty helps Lancs to One-Day Cup win over Notts
BBC News

Shetty helps Lancs to One-Day Cup win over Notts

Lancashire beat Notts Outlaws by 31 runs to go top of Group A in the One-Day Cup....

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Glass warning after sunlight refraction sparks blaze
BBC News

Glass warning after sunlight refraction sparks blaze

The fire service says it spread to four sheds across four neighbouring properties....

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Air ambulance unveils 24/7 car response service
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Air ambulance unveils 24/7 car response service

Two new cars will carry equipment and crew to the most serious of cases, the charity says....

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Silver medal for England weightlifter Ngake
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Silver medal for England weightlifter Ngake

England's Madias Ngake claims the silver medal in the women's 86kg weightlifting final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow...

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Union confirms strikes over train safety concerns
BBC News

Union confirms strikes over train safety concerns

The RMT union said its members would take strike action on Saturday and the following two Saturdays....

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Risk some Rushcliffe pupils could be left with no school place next year
West Bridgeford Wire

Risk some Rushcliffe pupils could be left with no school place next year

There is a risk that hundreds of Nottinghamshire pupils could be left without a school place in their local area following β€œsignificantly less” funding from the Government. Nottinghamshire County Coun...

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Safety warning after foil balloon sparks field fire
BBC News

Safety warning after foil balloon sparks field fire

Firefighters say it is believed the balloon got caught in overhead electricity lines....

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