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Retford dad and daughter died from smoke inhalation, inquest hears

Lee Baker, 48, and daughter Esme Baker, 10, from Retford, died at Golden Beach Holiday Park, in Ingoldmells, near Skegness

First UK presence of West Nile virus discovered in mosquitos at River Idle near Retford

Fragments of the virus’s genetic material were found in mosquitoes collected from wetlands near Gamston during July 2023
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‘Dilapidated’ conditions found at HMP Ranby where one in four inmates develop a drug problem while inside

Inmates at HMP Ranby prison near Retford are living in ‘dilapidated’ conditions and a quarter have developed a drug problem after going inside.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Bassetlaw updates on crime fighting progress made during April and May

Bassetlaw neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Robert Harrison has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the district

New exhibition shines brightly at Bassetlaw Museum

Photographer Alan Withington is presenting ‘The Invisible Light’ exhibition at Bassetlaw Museum

Plans for new food court in Retford’s Buttermarket one step closer

The Buttermarket refers to a ground floor area of the Grade II-listed Retford Town Hall

Fake police officer scam call warning to Retford residents

The victims, all of who are elderly and living in the Retford area, have been contacted by a person claiming to be a police officer.

‘It’s never too late’: Survivors of childhood sexual abuse urged by police to come forward after former teacher jailed for historic offences at school...

Alun Thomas, a former teacher at Bramcote School in Gamston, was interviewed by police after one of his victims came forward