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.

Retford housing development approved despite β€˜overdevelopment’ concerns
West Bridgeford Wire

Retford housing development approved despite β€˜overdevelopment’ concerns

An 80-home development in Retford has been approved after being scaled back. Developer Keepmoat Homes has been given permission to build 80 homes off Grove Road in Retford, as part of its Fairygrove d...

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The battle to stop illegal e-bikes 'faster than cars'
BBC News

The battle to stop illegal e-bikes 'faster than cars'

As police continue to seize illegally modified e-bikes, a shop team say they are working to educate riders....

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Water firm has avoided hosepipe bans for 30 years
BBC News

Water firm has avoided hosepipe bans for 30 years

Severn Trent says it is proud of its decades-old record despite huge demand on supplies....

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Weatherley & Fuller help Hants beat Notts in Blast semi
BBC News

Weatherley & Fuller help Hants beat Notts in Blast semi

Hampshire Hawks beat Notts Outlaws by 27 runs at Edgbaston to join Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the T20 Blast final....

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City expansion confirmed - but councils remain divided
BBC News

City expansion confirmed - but councils remain divided

Nottinghamshire is set to be split into two new local authorities, but a number of councils are unhappy....

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The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win T20 Blast
BBC News

The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win T20 Blast

Former England international Tammy Beaumont makes an unbeaten half-century as The Blaze beat Durham to lift the Women's T20 Blast title....

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80 homes approved in Retford despite 'overdevelopment' concerns
Nottinghamshire Live

80 homes approved in Retford despite 'overdevelopment' concerns

The Fairygrove development by Keepmoat Homes has been scaled back from 95 homes to 80...

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Swans reportedly injured by Nottinghamshire schoolchildren in 'unacceptable behaviour'
Nottinghamshire Live

Swans reportedly injured by Nottinghamshire schoolchildren in 'unacceptable behaviour'

The force says it is making 'significant progress' with its investigation into the reported incidents...

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Six men arrested for historic child sexual offences
BBC News

Six men arrested for historic child sexual offences

Thames Valley Police executed warrants at five properties in Oxford and one in Manchester on 9 July....

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Nottingham boundary to expand under council shake-up
BBC News

Nottingham boundary to expand under council shake-up

Parts of Broxtowe, Gedling, and Rushcliffe are set to be merged with the city of Nottingham....

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Council cuts faith school transport service
BBC News

Council cuts faith school transport service

The authority said costs were rising but user numbers had been falling....

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Swans injured by schoolchildren along canal
BBC News

Swans injured by schoolchildren along canal

Officers are making "significant progress" with their investigation, police say....

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Finals Day 'best times of my career' - Grace Ballinger column
BBC News

Finals Day 'best times of my career' - Grace Ballinger column

Grace Ballinger uses her latest column to preview the Women's T20 Blast Finals Day on Friday, which The Blaze have qualified for....

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Hants, Northants, Notts & Somerset reach T20 semis
BBC News

Hants, Northants, Notts & Somerset reach T20 semis

Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals....

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Patterson-White signs new Nottinghamshire deal
BBC News

Patterson-White signs new Nottinghamshire deal

Nottinghamshire all-rounder Liam Patterson-White signs a three-year contract extension that keeps him at Trent Bridge until the end of the 2029 season....

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Brothers jailed over cash machine tampering thefts
BBC News

Brothers jailed over cash machine tampering thefts

Cristian and Felix Urcaciu used metallic devices to divert money, a court hears....

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Girl, four, dies in hospital after being hit by car
BBC News

Girl, four, dies in hospital after being hit by car

Police say the crash occurred on Sunday afternoon, with the child dying a short time later....

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Somerset, Essex and Yorks reach T20 quarter-finals
BBC News

Somerset, Essex and Yorks reach T20 quarter-finals

Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight....

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Surrey and Blaze claim wins before T20 Blast finals day
BBC News

Surrey and Blaze claim wins before T20 Blast finals day

Surrey and The Blaze warm up for Friday's T20 Blast finals day with wins in their final group stage games....

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Water company records highest ever level of demand
BBC News

Water company records highest ever level of demand

Severn Trent records demand as being at almost 2.4 billion litres during the last few days....

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Councillors reject call for council shake-up pause
BBC News

Councillors reject call for council shake-up pause

The government is expected to announce how councils will be merged next week....

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Bassetlaw: Goosemoor Park illegal encampment eviction cannot be enforced until next week
West Bridgeford Wire

Bassetlaw: Goosemoor Park illegal encampment eviction cannot be enforced until next week

Bassetlaw District Council says it will move to evict an illegal encampment at Goosemoor Park in Ordsall as soon as it is legally allowed to do so. The council said it had been granted a Possession Or...

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T20 Blast: Surrey and Glos through, Lancs win Roses
BBC News

T20 Blast: Surrey and Glos through, Lancs win Roses

Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action....

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The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up
BBC News

The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up

The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham....

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Razor blades discovered in play area sand pit
BBC News

Razor blades discovered in play area sand pit

Broxtowe Borough Council said it was "deeply disappointed" by the actions of those responsible....

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School faith transport scheme could end next year
BBC News

School faith transport scheme could end next year

The county council is reviewing the discretionary service as it seeks to find financial savings....

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Surrey and Hants reach Finals Day in T20 Blast
BBC News

Surrey and Hants reach Finals Day in T20 Blast

Surrey beat Warwickshire Bears and Hampshire Hawks overcome The Blaze in the Women's T20 Blast....

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Warning over school places as South Notts and Lady Bay Primary projects put on hold
West Bridgeford Wire

Warning over school places as South Notts and Lady Bay Primary projects put on hold

Nottinghamshire County Council plans to pause school building projects in Rushcliffe after warning that a shortfall in government capital funding is putting pressure on school places across the county...

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Huge cross-county solar farm approved
BBC News

Huge cross-county solar farm approved

The solar farm is set to cover 1,600 hectares (3,954 acres) either side of the River Trent....

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Β£160,000 Canch Splash Park repairs delay summer reopening
West Bridgeford Wire

Β£160,000 Canch Splash Park repairs delay summer reopening

Bassetlaw council has apologised after delays to the reopening of the Canch Splash Park this summer. The council said it understands how much families and young people value the facility and is sorry ...

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