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The Local News crossword

Welcome to the Rushcliffe Local News crossword page. Following the coronavirus lockdown, local businesses are starting up again so we do not currently have a crossword prize yet. This means that for now, our crossword is just for fun. So here it is! We will be sharing the answers in next month's issue. Enjoy!

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