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Retford Times
A grotto for Easter, not just for Christmas
NEW for this year’s Easter celebrations and taking place from March 28 until April 12, Sundown Adventureland is opening a magical grotto where Eggbert the Easter bunny will be giving out chocolate to each child that visits him while young visitors can also take part in green-fingered activities.
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February 26, 2026
Retford Times
The future of town centre when devolution kicks in
NORTH Notts BID hosted a regional roundtable event in Retford on Thursday, February 12, that brought together leaders from other local Business Improvement District (BIDs), business owners and key stakeholders to explore the future of town centres under East Midlands devolution.
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February 26, 2026
Retford Times
Millions to be spent on creating new councils in boundary shake-up
CITY COUNCIL ALONE IS SETTING ASIDE WELL OVER £20 MILLION TO DEAL WITH THE PROJECT
3 min |
February 26, 2026
Retford Times
Plans to increase toll bridge charges but discount card scheme to stay in place
LINCOLNSHIRE'S only private toll bridge is requesting permission from the Department for Transport to increase its prices.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
Retford Times
After strokes and husband's death, Judith now fears she'll lose home
CAPITA 'CHAOS' DELAYS CIVIL SERVICE PENSION
3 min |
February 19, 2026
Retford Times
Proposals to make the most of market days
OFFICIALS WANT TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS
2 min |
February 19, 2026
Retford Times
Mass stabbing suspect being held at Rampton following train attacks
32-YEAR-OLD FACES TEN COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER WITH REPORT DUE ON HIS FITNESS TO PLEAD
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February 12, 2026
Retford Times
Woman with breasts so large they almost killed her is denied NHS surgery
OPERATION 'NOT POSSIBLE' DUE TO HER BMI DESPITE BOOBS ADDING FIVE STONE TO HER OVERALL WEIGHT
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Retford Times
Family adventure challenge with some great prizes on offer
REBEL Rangers is back - bigger, bolder, and now in both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire!
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February 05, 2026
Retford Times
Hotel supporting Tubs for Pubs in charity drive
RECYCLING CAMPAIGN IN AID OF MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
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February 05, 2026
Retford Times
Big boom as the next stage of demotion is completed
A MAJOR step in the demolition of a Nottinghamshire power station has taken place as people living nearby reported hearing a “big boom”.
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February 05, 2026
Retford Times
Positive reaction from public to progress of 'world-first' power plant
RECRUITMENT ALREADY UNDER WAY FOR STEP FUSION ENERGY PRODUCTION SITE AT FORMER POWER STATION
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February 05, 2026
Retford Times
Every penny counts as council tenants' rent rise given the go-ahead
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL INCREASE OF 4.8% FOR ITS 6,504 HOMES
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January 29, 2026
Retford Times
Prisoner died following three-month wait to see GP after blood tests
LONG-TERM HEALTH CONDITION HAD NOT BEEN REGULARLY MONITORED
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Retford Times
Reform did not consider tax freeze to 'protect services'
THE leader of the Reform UK-controlled Nottinghamshire County Council says a tax freeze was not considered as part of its budget process given the need to “protect” the authority's services.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Retford Times
Debbie taking a dip a day to get in the mood for epic Channel swim
RETFORD WOMAN'S BID TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY TEACHING YOUNGSTERS HOW TO SWIM SAFELY
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January 22, 2026
Retford Times
£36.5m to be spent on region's new ambulances
FLEET IS 'AGEING AND SUBJECTED TO INCREASED ARDUOUS USE'
2 min |
January 22, 2026
Retford Times
Elk could find their new home within two years
FUNDING AND LOGISTICS STILL STANDING IN THE WAY OF PLACEMENT FOR MAMMALS
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Retford Times
Your chance to explore early plans for STEP fusion powerplant site
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) is launching a local public consultation on 14 January to begin the early planning stage of the groundbreaking STEP Fusion prototype powerplant.
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Retford Times
'I don't come with the bling. I come with the money and the power to make a real difference'
REGIONAL MAYOR LOOKS TO FUTURE
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Retford Times
Unwanted gifts welcome at Age UK
AS Christmas comes an end, that doesn't mean the goodwill has to be! The Age UK shop in Retford is calling on people to keep the festive spirit going by joining The Great Winter Bag Drop and donating any unwanted presents to help raise funds to support lonely older people.
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January 08, 2026
Retford Times
Dad crashed Mercedes into traffic lights after drinking at pal's house
DRIVER WAS MOURNING THE DEATHS OF HIS BROTHER AND NEPHEW
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Retford Times
The new horizon for nuclear energy is right on our doorstep
2025 was the year we heard nuclear fusion energy branded about Nottinghamshire more than ever before.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
Retford Times
Blyth man ran an illegal waste dump
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE man has been given a suspended prison sentence after running an illegal waste operation for more than 18 months.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Retford Times
Widow is appealing for help after husband's asbestos-related death
JOHN WORKED AT POWER STATIONS ACROSS THE UK INCLUDING RETFORD
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Retford Times
Girl, 10, killed alongside dad in caravan horror fire 'was alive' when flames took hold
THE DEADLY INFERNO AT INGOLDMELLS PARK REACHED TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 400°C, AN INQUEST HEARD
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Retford Times
Tripping the light fantastic
THIS year's Retford Illuminate-Winter Festival of Light event, on Thursday, December 11, was absolutely brilliant - no other way to describe it.
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December 18, 2025
Retford Times
'Disrespectful and filthy Union flag taken down at supermarket following a letter of complaint
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE branch of Morrisons has removed the Union flag from outside its store after it was dubbed \"filthy\" and \"disrespectful.
1 min |
December 11, 2025
Retford Times
Petition launched for new pedestrian crossing outside HMP Ranby after man dies in collision
FLOOD OF TRIBUTES FOR 42-YEAR-OLD DAD
3 min |
December 11, 2025
Retford Times
'Brilliant news' in Budget for pit workers' pensions, but 'next battle' to come
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ex-miners have outlined the “next battle” they have on their hands after a major pensions boost affecting nearly 5,000 across the county was confirmed.
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