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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.

Notts' Clarke first past 1,000 with ton against Bears

Notts' Clarke first past 1,000 with ton against Bears

Nottinghamshire's Joe Clarke hits his third ton of the season against Warwickshire to become the first player past 1,000 County Championship runs in 2026....

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Council seeks answers on local government changes

Council seeks answers on local government changes

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Mick Barton has written to the government....

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Play rained off for day at Edgbaston, Derby & Worcester

Play rained off for day at Edgbaston, Derby & Worcester

No play is possible on the first day of the latest round of County Championship matches at Edgbaston, Derby and Worcester....

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Nottinghamshire pharmacy opening times on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August

West Bridgeford Wire

Nottinghamshire pharmacy opening times on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August

These pharmacies in Nottinghamshire are listed as open on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August 2026. Asda Pharmacy, 111–127 Front Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7ED — 10am–4pm Boots, Victoria Centre, 11–19...

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The Blaze earn One-Day Cup knockout place

The Blaze earn One-Day Cup knockout place

The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win....

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Appeal after cyclists knocked off bikes on busy road

Appeal after cyclists knocked off bikes on busy road

Police say a motorcyclist allegedly pushed one of the cyclists into the other rider....

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Champions Notts sign Sheat for title run-in

Champions Notts sign Sheat for title run-in

Nottinghamshire sign New Zealand A fast bowler Fraser Sheat for the champions' five-game title run-in....

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New hope for women with endometriosis symptoms

New hope for women with endometriosis symptoms

A more advanced ultrasound technique is being used at the Queen's Medical Centre to help diagnosis....

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Dog rescued after two days lost underground

Dog rescued after two days lost underground

Cello, a six-year-old parson Russell Terrier, got trapped in a badger sett for 48 hours....

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Stone signs new Nottinghamshire deal

Stone signs new Nottinghamshire deal

Nottinghamshire pace bowler Olly Stone signs a two-year contract extension to remain at Trent Bridge until the end of the 2028 season....

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Limb falls off dead 'Robin Hood' oak tree

Limb falls off dead 'Robin Hood' oak tree

The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in Sherwood Forest....

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Funding boost to help restore water vole population

Funding boost to help restore water vole population

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust says funding will also be used to bring beavers back to the county....

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I went to one of Nottinghamshire’s worst high streets for empty shops - and people say its terrible

Nottinghamshire Live

I went to one of Nottinghamshire’s worst high streets for empty shops - and people say its terrible

Budding businesses say they can't afford to rent one of the many vacant units...

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Notts beat Surrey to boost hopes of retaining title

Notts beat Surrey to boost hopes of retaining title

Nottinghamshire beat Surrey by 145 runs at The Oval to maintain aspirations of a second successive County Championship title....

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Stone's six wickets put Notts in charge against Surrey

Stone's six wickets put Notts in charge against Surrey

Olly Stone takes 6-44 before champions Nottinghamshire try to build a decisive second-innings lead over Surrey....

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Patterson-White rescues leaders Notts at The Oval

Patterson-White rescues leaders Notts at The Oval

Liam Patterson-White leads a spirited Nottinghamshire fightback to 184 all out after Surrey had reduced the champions to 41-5 at The Kia Oval....

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Mansfield residents call for change as shop vacancy rate reaches 17%

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Mansfield residents call for change as shop vacancy rate reaches 17%

Mansfield has the joint-highest shop vacancy rate among Nottinghamshire’s larger towns, with 17% of retail space currently empty. The figure puts it level with Worksop and well behind Beeston, where t...

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Couple feel 'like prisoners' after bus service loss

Couple feel 'like prisoners' after bus service loss

People in Bleasby feel isolated after Community Transport for Nottingham stopped operating....

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Bryce and Elwiss star as The Blaze hammer Durham

Bryce and Elwiss star as The Blaze hammer Durham

The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win....

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Two seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on A1

Two seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on A1

Nottinghamshire Police has appealed for witnesses or people with dashcam footage to come forward....

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Police appeal after serious crash on A1 leaves three in hospital

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Police appeal after serious crash on A1 leaves three in hospital

A1 – Officers investigating a serious crash on the A1 are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Police were called to the A1 southbound at the junction with Great North Road, near Fer...

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Nottingham mum shares warning signs after extensive blood clot during pregnancy

West Bridgeford Wire

Nottingham mum shares warning signs after extensive blood clot during pregnancy

A woman who, at 25 weeks pregnant, feared she might never walk again has returned to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to thank the team who helped her and reassure other women experienc...

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‘My brother-in-law fell through the floor’: Tenants raise council housing concerns

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‘My brother-in-law fell through the floor’: Tenants raise council housing concerns

Tenants say they have been living in council homes plagued with damp, mould and rat infestations – but improvements since then have impressed a regulator. Residents living in Hirst Road, Retford, have...

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Nottinghamshire town centre vacancy rates revealed as 17% of shops stand empty

West Bridgeford Wire

Nottinghamshire town centre vacancy rates revealed as 17% of shops stand empty

Worksop and Mansfield have the highest town centre shop vacancy rates in Nottinghamshire, according to figures supplied by district and borough councils. More than 17 per cent of retail units were emp...

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Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final

Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final

Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road....

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The major housing plans across Nottinghamshire and progress so far

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The major housing plans across Nottinghamshire and progress so far

Here are the biggest developments across Nottingham and the seven districts and boroughs of Nottinghamshire. Nottingham In the city of Nottingham, the Island Quarter, just south of the city centre, ha...

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Teen Elvis refuses to be rocked by school bullies

Teen Elvis refuses to be rocked by school bullies

Lewis Goddard was mocked at school for his love of Elvis but now makes a living impersonating him....

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'They shouldn't all be in London' - the call to bring back our lost lidos

'They shouldn't all be in London' - the call to bring back our lost lidos

There are calls to bring back Nottinghamshire's lost lidos as the summer continues to be a scorcher....

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'It's the worst prison he's been to' - fears for inmates at troubled jail

'It's the worst prison he's been to' - fears for inmates at troubled jail

The Ministry of Justice says a number of improvements have been made since it took over the jail....

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Notts and Durham reach One-Day Cup semi-finals

Notts and Durham reach One-Day Cup semi-finals

Jack Haynes and Kyle Verreyne hit centuries as Notts beat Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup quarter-finals, as Durham also win through....

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