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In pursuit of prosperity

In pursuit of prosperity

In pursuit of prosperity

11 July 2008

Ollerton and Boughton still contains some of the most deprived areas in Nottinghamshire despite the ongoing efforts of the local economic forum.


Stitching in time to create map

Stitching in time to create map

Stitching in time to create map

11 July 2008

A group of keen stitchers have completed a piece of artwork which features prominent buildings in Ollerton such as the Hop Pole Hotel, the Post Office and War Memorial.


Years of dedication rewarded

Years of dedication rewarded

Years of dedication rewarded

11 July 2008

A volunteer from Ollerton has been presented with an award for her work in the community.


Fears for projects future

Fears for projects future

Fears for projects future

04 July 2008

An organisation that gives opportunities to young people in Ollerton and Boughton could face closure if it cannot attract more funding.


Policy bid to save houses

Policy bid to save houses

Policy bid to save houses

04 July 2008

A new local planning policy could be drawn up in a bid to try to stop traditional colliery houses in the Ollerton area being turned into flats.


Signing up to save lives

Signing up to save lives

Signing up to save lives

04 July 2008

A BOUGHTON woman and the American man whose life she saved are urging people to join the bone marrow register.


Driven to despair

Driven to despair

Driven to despair

27 June 2008

Residents claim youths who race their cars around a supermarket carpark are making their lives a misery.


Flats scheme is blocked

Flats scheme is blocked

Flats scheme is blocked

27 June 2008

There are growing fears that traditional colliery houses in the Ollerton area are under threat as developers look to turn them into flats.


Serving up a treat for charity

Serving up a treat for charity

Serving up a treat for charity

27 June 2008

Cream teas were served at a tea room on Monday to raise around £3,500 for a cancer care centre.


College to use wind power

College to use wind power

College to use wind power

20 June 2008

PART of Dukeries College is being powered by a wind turbine.


Dispersal powers renewed

Dispersal powers renewed

Dispersal powers renewed

20 June 2008

AN ORDER that allows police to disperse groups and puts a curfew on children under 16 has been renewed in Ollerton and Boughton.


Holiday inspires appeal

Holiday inspires appeal

Holiday inspires appeal

20 June 2008

A holidaymaker is hoping to raise money to help a family he met while travelling in Africa.


Top of the cops

Top of the cops

Top of the cops

20 June 2008

OLLERTON and Boughton officially has the best beat officer in the county.


Hall scheme put forward

Hall scheme put forward

Hall scheme put forward

13 June 2008

Plans have been submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council for the redevelopment of Ollerton Hall.


On route to relief

On route to relief

On route to relief

13 June 2008

Calls have been made for an Ollerton bypass to help solve traffic problems blighting the town.


Scouts settle into home

Scouts settle into home

Scouts settle into home

13 June 2008

The new £360,000 headquarters for Ollerton Scouts, Cubs, Brownies and Guides is now in full use, the annual meeting was told on Friday.


Workshop gains top award

Workshop gains top award

Workshop gains top award

13 June 2008

The Dukeries Community Workshop in Ollerton has won a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.


Activities attract all ages

Activities attract all ages

Activities attract all ages

06 June 2008

Up to 80 elderly residents are making use of Ollerton’s Scout and Guide Activity Centre for weekly games and a chat over tea and biscuits.


Lowest of the low

Lowest of the low

Lowest of the low

06 June 2008

A widow is appealing for help in finding those responsible for damaging a marble headstone on her husband’s grave in the cemetery on Forest Road, Ollerton.


Plans confirmed for college rebuilding

Plans confirmed for college rebuilding

Plans confirmed for college rebuilding

06 June 2008

The Dukeries College, Ollerton, looks set to be rebuilt and become an academy within the next four years.


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