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05/03/2025

Plans Submitted for Massive Solar Farm Near Retford, Covering 2,800 Football Pitches. Read More ⬇️

A proposal for a vast solar farm spanning parts of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire has been formally submitted to the government. The One Earth Solar Farm, which would cover 1,600 hectares – the equivalent of 2,800 football pitches – is planned for land near Dunham-on-Trent, not far from Retfor...

03/03/2025

Retford Resident Accuses TUI of Privacy Breach and Misleading Holiday Sales. Read More ⬇️

A Retford resident has publicly accused TUI Retford of unethical business practices, including privacy breaches, misleading sales tactics, and the falsification of online reviews. Maria Ditch took to Facebook to share her experience, detailing how she and her friend Hayley Burton were left feeling v...

28/02/2025

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28/02/2025

Bassetlaw Council Council approves budget for upcoming financial year. Read More ⬇️

Bassetlaw District Council has approved its budget for the 2025/26 financial year, confirming a total spend of £51 million to fund vital local services. The decision, made at a Full Council meeting on 27th February, also includes a 2.99% increase in the council’s share of Council Tax from 1st Apr...

26/02/2025

Retford Local Councillors’ Meeting Attendance: Who Shows Up? Residents of Retford may wonder how diligently their elected representatives attend to council business. Read More ⬇️

Residents of East Retford may wonder how diligently their elected representatives attend to council business. New data covering committee meetings from September 2024 to February 2025 reveals significant variations in councillor attendance across the district's wards.

24/02/2025

Dogs Abandoned in Cage at Idle Valley Sparks Outrage in Retford. Read More ⬇️

A heartbreaking discovery at Idle Valley Nature Reserve in Retford has sparked outrage and concern among local residents after three dogs were found abandoned in a cage near a popular dog-walking area. The dogs, left with a fresh blanket, were found by a passerby who quickly alerted the authorities....

24/02/2025

Investigation Launched After Demolition Worker Injured at Cottam Power Station. Read More ⬇️

An investigation has been launched after a worker was injured at the Cottam Power Station demolition site near Retford. Emergency services, including an ambulance and three paramedics, were called to the site at 9:03 AM on 10th February. The injured worker was later airlifted to Sheffield Northern G...

19/02/2025

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents and stakeholders to help shape the future look, feel, and function of development in the district through a new Design Code consultation. Read More ⬇️

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents and stakeholders to help shape the future look, feel, and function of development in the district through a new Design Code consultation. The proposed Design Code will complement the existing Local Plan and adopted Neighbourhood Plans to ensure that f...

19/02/2025

Local motorists’ complaints about Retford’s high fuel prices appear to be justified, according to a recent price comparison investigation. Read More ⬇️

Local motorists' complaints about Retford's high fuel prices appear to be justified, according to a recent price comparison investigation.

18/02/2025

Bassetlaw District Council is set to invest over £103 million in council tenants’ homes over the next five years, ensuring they are well maintained, safe, and energy-efficient. Read More:

Bassetlaw District Council is set to invest over £103 million in council tenants’ homes over the next five years, ensuring they are well maintained, safe, and energy-efficient. The five-year Housing Capital Programme, covering 2025/26 to 2029/30, was approved at a Cabinet Meeting on 6th February ...

18/02/2025

Households across Bassetlaw are set to see an increase in their council tax bills this year, with Band D properties expected to pay an additional £112.39. Read More:

Households across Bassetlaw are set to see an increase in their council tax bills this year, with Band D properties expected to pay an additional £112.39. The rise comes as councils across Nottinghamshire set their tax proposals for the upcoming financial year, which begins in April.

15/02/2025

Retford’s historic Butter-Market closes today for a £1.2m revamp—but not everyone is happy about the changes. Read more:

Today, 15th February, marks the final day of trading at Retford’s historic Butter-Market before it undergoes a major redevelopment. The market is set to be transformed as part of a £1.2 million investment aimed at revitalising the town centre. However, the decision has sparked frustration among l...