January

The community failed to let the aftermath of the floods dampen their spirits, as they fought on and appealed to Mayor Martin Winter to improve drains especially along Lindrick Lane – otherwise the next bout of rain could be even worse for Tickhill residents.

The Newsletter revealed Rossington Parish Councillor and local businessman Malcolm Clark as a major supporter of the proposed eco-town plan which at the time, was said to boast a 42,000 population that would spread across Tickhill and Harworth.

February

Bawtry jazz music maestro Dennis Rollins and Hayfield School head Tony Storey both got their years off to a great start, as they were granted the Freedom of Doncaster.

Meanwhile ex-boxer Dave Allen, best known for beating Herol 'Bomber' Graham, finally returned home on Valentine's Day – after being barred from his Bawtry-area village for nearly a year for hitting a neighbour.

He received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and 300 hours of unpaid work.

March

The actress and the bishop, in the form of Last of the Summer Wine's Jean Fergusson and Rt Rev Cyril Ashton, put on their own ecclesiastical blockbuster to raise cash to save Tickhill St Mary's Church – riding in on a boneshaker and motorbike respectively, to kick off a vital repair
appeal for the building.

The community mourned the death of flood hero Keith Goodchild, who helped his neighbours through the torrid June 2007 deluge and selflessly fought for residents, even though he too was forced out of his flooded home.

April

Brave 10-year-old Misson girl Megan Kershaw became a one-in-a-billion child as she fought an extremely rare liver cancer, when a massive tumour began to grow in her abdomen. In two billion children, there has only ever been one other diagnosed with the debilitating disease, but Britain's bravest bairn battled on with the rare condition.

We exclusively revealed the shocking story of Tickhill teacher Maurice Threadgold, who died not knowing whether his grandson Jason Pope predeceased him in a movie-like 'Blood Diamonds' disappearance in 1998.

The 25-year-old was held at gunpoint and marched from the Angolian diamond mine, where he worked, in a terrorist raid... and he hasn't been seen since.

May

Doncaster Council came in for a slating from Bawtry Mayor George Spencer. He panned the local authority's decision to not support
a popular summer entertainment children's library programme. He also warned Martin Winter that cancelling the events could lead to the demise of Bawtry's library.

Meanwhile, Megan Kershaw was given a tour of the Emmerdale set, met the show's Lisa Dingle and visited the Woolpack pub.

June

Another Newsletter exclusive revealed how Robin Hood Airport was losing
more than a million pounds every month, as passenger flights dwindled.

Leisure magnate and Rich List multi-millionaire John Woodward laid into the airport, saying it was "unusual to even spot an aeroplane!".

And Channel 4 bosses came to Harworth pit top, to film Rossington's male voice choir for a documentary during the miners' strike of 1984.

July

Courageous Megan went through an eight-hour life-or-death operation, in her battle against her liver cancer. The supergirl also had a broken arm after falling from her wheelchair. But the mini-marvel battled on and even went back to visit her school chums a week later.

Meanwhile Doncaster Council did a U-turn and asked Bawtry Town Council for £200 towards two summer activities held by the library.

August

Tickhill TV stars Jackie Grimwood and Duggie Brown held a stunning garden party to thank an army of carers who helped nurse Jackie's dad, Clifford over the last six years of his life.

September

It was announced that Tickhill flood hero Andy Fleetwood was to receive a Royal Humane Society award along with his friend, local butcher Paul Eaton. However Andy called for more support from the local authorities after failing to act quick enough during the devastating floods of 2007.

Meanwhile Bawtry singing sensation Kellie Shearer was hitting the high notes as the 16-year-old's band Broken Summer won a Battle of the Bands competition.

October

Bawtry was was left shocked as the town's distinguished doctor, Andrew Michael Johnson faced a grilling by the General Medical Council for alleged sexual harassment of two female patients.

One set of charges was later dropped, and the case ran out of time. It will conclude at a date to be set, in the New Year.

Charitable store Robinson's, of Bawtry, held its annual 17th fashion show which raised more than £13,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

November

Your Community Newsletter made headlines after the series was shortlisted in the top six campaigning newspapers in Britain. We made the final of the Paul Foot Award, along with five London-based publications.

Meanwhile, as Megan Kershaw enjoyed a visit to 10 Downing Street, we highlighted the plight of another tragic tot. Thieves robbed the home of baby Yana-shae O'Callaghan as she battled against cystic fibrosis.

But big-hearted Bawtry folk rallied to her cause, with the Crown Hotel raising funds to help her family.

Meanwhile, Robin Hood airport unveiled its new masterplan that promised
the creation of up to 13,000 new jobs for the area.