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All the gripes, groans and grizzles about Retford

Watch Out! Windows Support Scam is still doing the rounds
The infamous 'Windows Support' phone scam appears to be hitting local people and businesses once again.
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Alison L 10 May 2012

Bassetlaw sees second biggest drop in crime rates in the county
3,397 fewer crimes were reported in north Nottinghamshire during 2010/2011 than the previous year, with robbery down by 40% and violent crimes falling by 42%. Notts Police attributes this to proactive policing and the diligence of the general public.
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Alison L 15 July 2011
Fast Broadband for everyone in Bassetlaw? Sounds too good to be true? Perhaps not!
If you’re fed up with painfully slow broadband speeds or, have no broadband whatsoever, here's a chance to get fast broadband to everyone in Bassetlaw! This opportunity ends on 8 July so hurry!
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Alison L 24 June 2011
Is your School Open or Closed Tomorrow? Check here to find out.
For the latest information about school closures in Retford and across Nottinghamshire, due to the bad weather, take a look here.
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Alison L 02 December 2010
Gritting Roads in and around Retford
With the worst snowfalls we’ve experienced for years, its been a struggly to get around. Here’s a link to a useful map showing which roads in Retford and area are gritted.
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Alison L 02 December 2010
Bassetlaw District Council Election Results 2010
Labour had a strong showing in the Bassetlaw District Election on May 6th where one third of the seats were up for election.
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Alison L 10 May 2010
BEWARE SCAM! – PDS - Parcel Delivery Services
Beware of a parcel collection scam that could cost you a lot of money!
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Alison L 01 September 2009 1 comment
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