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Dion Smith - driver arrested

Dion Smith - driver arrested

A 72-year-old woman was arrested yesterday (Wednesday November 19) in connection with the road accident in which 10-year-old Dion Smith died.

The female driver of the car involved in the incident, a silver Honda Jazz, was released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Dion died in Bassetlaw Hospital shortly after being in...

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Tributes paid to loyal son and work colleague

Tributes paid to loyal son and work colleague

FAMILY and friends were left shocked by the sudden death of a 27-year-old Retford man. Notts Police attended the Moorgate home of David...

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Drivers caught by clampdown

ANGRY drivers have hit out after being penalised by new parking enforcement measures in Retford town centre. Since parking enforcement was passed from the police to local authorities in May,...

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Drilling delay puts back pit decision

Drilling delay puts  back pit decision

A DECISION on whether Harworth Colliery is reopened will not be made until spring next year according to the pit's owner UK COAL. Harwo...

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£10m plan for visitor centre

£10m plan for  visitor centre

A £10million project has been drawn up to turn Sherwood Forest into a major tourist attraction. Plans for a new visitor centre are also...

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Traders left furious by gas pipe repairs

Traders left furious by gas pipe repairs

REPAIR work on gas pipes in Bridgegate has been blamed for a Christmas trade meltdown by shop owners in the area. Some traders are...

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Games star to switch on Retford's Christmas lights

BEIJING Paralympic star Troye Collins will play a central role in Retford's Christmas celebrations. The Rampton wheelchair rugby star, who competed as a member of Team GB in the Games, will...

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February completion date for Markham Moor junction

February completion date for Markham Moor junction

WORK to complete alterations to the Markham Moor junction on the A1 is just months away from being completed according to Highways...

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Bramcote governors slam closure

GOVERNORS at Bramcote Lorne School have condemned the decision by the site's owners to shut it down. The Local Governing Body (LGB) says it 'deeply regrets' the decision taken by United...

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Retford United juniors host Florida squad

A SQUAD of junior players from Pensacola, Florida will be hosted by Retford United on a week-long visit.

The visit follows a successful trip by two Retford United teams to Pensacola in 2007.

The Pensacola U15/16 players will arrive this Saturday and will be staying with families of Retford United players who visited Florida and...

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Retford ABC youngsters in the ring

Retford ABC youngsters in the ring

RISING star Haydon Rush (12) of Retford Amateur Boxing Association made it three wins out of three in the 41 kilos division with a...

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Eaton Hall crash out

Eaton Hall crash out

E Hall College 0 Crown, Selston 7 EATON crashed out of the cup 7-0 against the Crown Inn. The Crown had a better side out than the 3...

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Retford United tumble out of cup

Retford United 2Newcastle Bl Star 3     UNITED tumbled out of the League Cup on Tuesday evening after a thrilling game at Cannon Park against Newcastle Blue Star.United gave a...

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Scrappy win for E Retford 1st XV

E Retford 1st XV 25 East Leake 1st XV 8 RETFORD'S home form continued with a sometimes scrappy affair but a welcome win over East Leake. Retford went into the game confident they could...

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Setting Sons set for Elms return

RETFORD's highly popular Jam tribute band Setting Sons are rehearsing some new material for their next town gig.

The group will be performing at the Elms Hotel on London Road, Retford on Saturday, November 29 rounding off a busy year in which they have played all over the country,

Appearances include three festivals, one of them...

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Queen tribute

QUEEN tribute band Mercury makes a return visit to Retford's Majestic Theatre on Saturday (22). Mercury is enjoying acclaimed success with stunning performances, attracting new fans...

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