Home   Categories   Grid

Subscribe Now

Seeking regeneration ideas

Seeking regeneration ideas

Seeking regeneration ideas

09 July 2010

A Japanese student is studying Ollerton as an example of a town that is trying to regenerate after being devastated by the collapse of the mining industry.


School hopes collapse

School hopes collapse

School hopes collapse

09 July 2010

The Dukeries College, Ollerton, has been dealt a bitter blow with the decision to scrap a multi-million pound transformation of the school.


Point proved with paint

Point proved with paint

Point proved with paint

08 July 2010

Dog owners in the Ollerton area are being urged to clean up after their pets as part of a drive to tackle fouling in local beauty spots.


Gardens set to open

Gardens set to open

Gardens set to open

04 July 2010

Several gardens will be open in Ollerton today to raise money for charity.


Youth voice starts to be heard

Youth voice starts to be heard

Youth voice starts to be heard

02 July 2010

The chairman of Ollerton and Boughton Youth Council is settling into his challenging new role.


Junction proposal criticised

Junction proposal criticised

Junction proposal criticised

01 July 2010

Plans to ban buses from using Newark Road as part of new plans for Ollerton roundabout have been criticised.


Economic forum faces axe

Economic forum faces axe

Economic forum faces axe

25 June 2010

The future of a charity that helps the unemployed in Ollerton and Boughton is facing closure.


Pupils prepare for potato crop

Pupils prepare for potato crop

Pupils prepare for potato crop

24 June 2010

Pupils are being encouraged to grow potatoes so they understand where their food comes from.


Crash death

Crash death

Crash death

24 June 2010

A man died on Wednesday after his vehicle left the road and collided with a brick wall in Boughton.


Advice to cut falls risk

Advice to cut falls risk

Advice to cut falls risk

21 June 2010

Advice to reduce the risk of elderly people suffering falls will be given at Lifespring Church, Sherwood Drive, Ollerton, today, from 10.30am-2.30pm.


Police launch burglary initiative

Police launch burglary initiative

Police launch burglary initiative

18 June 2010

Residents are being encouraged to inform Ollerton Police before they go on holiday so officers can keep an eye on their homes.


Royal visitor's flying visit

Royal visitor's flying visit

Royal visitor's flying visit

17 June 2010

The Duke of Kent was in Ollerton this morning to tour the energy-saving and eco-friendly Sherwood Energy Village.


Women step out for charity

Women step out for charity

Women step out for charity

13 June 2010

A cancer survivor whose mother also beat the disease is taking part in a walk today to raise money for breast cancer research.


Ollerton councillor made MBE

Ollerton councillor made MBE

Ollerton councillor made MBE

12 June 2010

Ollerton county councillor Mrs Stella Smedley has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.


Growing appeal

Growing appeal

Growing appeal

11 June 2010

Potatoes, beans, beetroots and carrots are growing in a vegetable garden that is tended by pupils as part of an after school club.


Royal visit planned

Royal visit planned

Royal visit planned

11 June 2010

The Duke of Kent is to visit Sherwood Energy Village and the Scout and Guides Activity Centre, Ollerton, on Thursday.


Mother aims to save sports club

Mother aims to save sports club

Mother aims to save sports club

10 June 2010

A sports club for children with special needs from the Ollerton area may have to close unless more members can be found to keep it going.


Playing for a pound

Playing for a pound

Playing for a pound

04 June 2010

Trampolining, football and hockey were among sports offered to children during an activities day at Dukeries Leisure Centre, Ollerton.


Bogus workmen target homes

Bogus workmen target homes

Bogus workmen target homes

03 June 2010

Residents in Ollerton are being warned about letting strangers into their homes after distraction burglaries in Yew Tree Close and Alder Grove.


MP backs academy

MP backs academy

MP backs academy

28 May 2010

Ollerton’s new MP is keen for the Dukeries College to become an academy, after the coalition government smoothed the way for the change this week.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More