EVERYBODY is angry if an old person is mugged in the street. Is it not the same if the care homes are closed? After a lifetime's hard work everything is taken away. We complain about young people having no respect for the old. We aren't doing very well
I WAS very disappointed by the vast amount of space given to the funeral of the Queen Mother. Isn't it the duty of every newspaper to give a more balanced view? There are millions of people in this country who find every member of the Royal family a long
A SUPPORT group for dyslexia sufferers in Leigh and Atherton has hit out at claims that a "cure" has been found for the condition. The chairman of the Wigan and District Dyslexia Association, Sandra Herrington, said: "There is still a lack of objectivity
DURING a heated row with her partner a woman twice plunged a large carving knife into his chest, a court was told. Julie Longworth, aged 32, then boasted to neighbours: "I've stabbed him properly this time -- it's stuck in his chest." Manchester Crown
Embarrassing is how St Andrew's manager Phil Keenan described his team's performance after they were torn apart by championship-chasing Rosegrove Rail. The leaders hit five second half goals to condemn sorry Saints to their heaviest defeat of the season
A last minute goal by Arron Hutchinson gave Fulledge a thrilling victory against the comeback kids of Akzo Nobel. Akzo appeared to be down and out after conceding two early goals but the Darwen side fought back strongly after the break to get back on
If you remember, a few weeks ago I mentioned how nice it was to hear some friendly abuse coming from the touchline. While I am not one to condone bad language, I always appreciate a good sense of humour. I was at the Burnley and District League Division
EIGHT people were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation following a blaze at a private nursing home in the early hours of today. Fire crews were called to Andrew Smith House, Marsden Hall Road, Nelson, at about 1.30am after
EAST Lancashire MPs Nigel Evans and Peter Pike today pledged to join the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's march in protest at plans to close 35 care homes. And Ribble Valley MP Mr Evans said he would address the crowd outlining why he feels the plans should
LIVERPOOL will ask the Premier League if their clash with Rovers can be played on the same night that Manchester United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Reds are scheduled to meet Graeme Souness' side on Sunday May 5, three days before the crucial
BLACKBURN striker Matt Jansen today admitted he owes Graeme Souness a huge debt of gratitude for keeping his World Cup dream alive. Former Under-21 star Jansen had virtually given up all hope of getting the call from England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
PRESTON'S Muslim community is aiming to raise as much money as possible for the town's hospital in a bid to build bridges between different communities. The Preston Muslim community Stealth Station Appeal, based in the town, wants to raise £20,000 toward
A PRESTON family has notched up nearly 300 years service with Preston City Council, and their legacy is continuing. Bill Bailey, of Crossfield, Hutton, has recorded his family tree with the help of his wife Elizabeth Ann. As they compiled it, it struck
YOUNG people in Burnley will have a chance to air their views and put questions to MP Peter Pike in a surgery at Burnley College. The surgery aimed at 15 to 25-year-olds will be held from 2.30pm to 4pm on Friday, April 19, in the room adjacent to student
A YOUTH smashed a hospital glass partition after being told he would have to wait four hours to see a doctor. Burnley Magistrates heard how Gary Murray, 20, slung a chair and it partly went through the screen behind which a receptionist was sitting. The
ANIMAL body parts, guts, offal and blood could be delivered to and burned in Hapton if a planning application is approved. Enviro Skips, which already has a domestic, commercial and industrial waste transfer station at Hapton Valley Colliery has applied
VOTERS not prepared to go to a polling station in Bury for the local elections need to get a move-on. Council chiefs are warning voters they only have until April 24 to make an application for a postal or proxy vote.
NINE pensioners including a man aged 99 were evacuated and taken to hospital after a blaze at their nursing home early today. Firefighters launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at Andrew Smith House, in Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson,
A NEW initiative promoting mental health can't give money away quick enough. The Promoting Mental Health Community Grants campaign aims to provide much needed funds to improve the mental health of Preston people. It is one of the first initiatives by
PLANS to build four, split level, two and three-storey detached houses on the site of the former Hide Restaurant, in Ball Grove Drive, Colne, have been rejected. The application by Millbrook Developments Limited relates to one hectare of vacant land where
ARE we having fun yet? No, I thought not. Saturday's pathetic capitulation to the seventh worst side in Division One has meant that another week of worry lies in store for the Clarets faithful. A win against Grimsby might not have cemented a play-off
A COMPANY planning to move from cramped and unsatisfactory conditions hoped to create 40 new jobs. Blowmoulding firm Weltonhurst of Bottomcroft Mill planned to shift its whole operation to Roman Road Industrial Estate, Blackburn.
VILLAGERS in Chipping are making determined efforts to ensure that the Queen's Golden Jubilee is celebrated in style, giving everyone something to look forward to and subsequently remember. The celebrations will begin on Friday, May 31, when children
GLEN Little is backing Burnley's unbreakable spirit to help them secure a play-off spot on the final day of the season. "Saturday's defeat at Grimsby was one of the most depressing days of my career but I know we can bounce back from it," he said. "The
BURNLEY team manager Michael Anderson is hoping his side can improve even further on their impressive fourth place Transco Lancashire League finish of last season. The Turf Moor side travel to Bacup for the opening fixture and Anderson knows they will
A LOCAL theatre company is hitting the road to take its popular plays to audiences across the North West. C'est Tous, based at Worden Park, Leyland, has teamed up with Manchester-based promotion company Encore, to help them take their unique brand of
LITTER in a Leyland street has caused one resident to start a personal crusade to get it cleared up. Despite numerous complaints to South Ribble Borough Council, Martin Heald, of Boundary Street, believes he is being fobbed off. He has also been in touch
YATES' group has reversed declining food sales by re-introducing a traditional menu -- and staff at Burnley's Yates' Wine Lodge say it is better than ever. Leigh Coldicutt, shift manager at Yates Wine Lodge, Parker Lane, said: "This new menu is really
LUCKY Student Gareth Marshall has landed a job most people would love -- studying beer in a brewery for a year. The 21-year-old has been awarded a £500 cheque and has been invited to spend a year training at Interbrew's Samlesbury brewery. He won the
BOLTON Wanderers star Youri Djorkaeff has been reunited with his missing shirt -- and the lucky man from Atherton who caught it! Djorkaeff was so delighted with his performance during Bolton's 2-1 victory over Charlton that after the final whistle had
GLEN Little is backing Burnley's unbreakable spirit to help them secure a play-off spot on the final day of the season. "Saturday's defeat at Grimsby was one of the most depressing days of my career but I know we can bounce back from it," he said. "The
A MANUFACTURING company has bucked the trend and launched a recruitment drive after exceptional sales. Octaveward, of Balle Street Mill, Darwen, has already created 30 jobs this year and is now looking for a 'massive number' of skilled and semi-skilled
VOLUNTEERS are being asked to roll up their sleeves and help spring clean the Pennine Road Estate in Bacup. The event is being organised by Bacup Pride Community Action Group and Groundwork Rossendale. The areas to clean have been split into five zones
A MAN who committed a catalogue of car crimes and deceptions has been jailed for three months and banned from the roads for two years. Robert Miller, a 22-year-old worker with a burglar alarm company, of Broadway, Haslingden, admitted two offences of
A WEALTHY East Lancashire businessman who was struck in the head with an axe at least 10 times by his lover may have tried to break free from handcuffs during the attack, a court heard. Forensic pathologist Professor Guy Rutty told Leeds Crown Court how
A MAN has died from wounds believed to have been caused by stabbing, after an attack on Sunday, April 14. Six people were arrested after 42-year-old Cedric Grant was found unconscious in Avenham Lane, at around 3.40pm. Grant, from the Avenham area of
FORMER Blackburn Rovers star Colin Hendry was today keeping a bedside vigil as his wife battled against a serious blood infection. Mother-of-four Denise Hendry, 35, was taken to the critical care unit at the Royal Preston Hospital after falling ill following
TEENAGE issues including health care, substance abuse, sex advice and truancy will come under discussion at a major conference on Friday. Two hundred people will take part in the event at Bury's Village Hotel in Heap Bridge. The event, organised by the
Tuesday (Weekly) Children's ballet and tap 4 15pm, New Kershaw Centre, Deal Street, Bury. First lesson free. Tel 0161 764 7316 or 07949 621398. Wed" Pre-school song and dance class 1 30pm. Fri: pop/disco dancing 4 15pm. First lesson free. Bury Shukokai
Wednesday (Weekly) Dog trg: Rad Girls and Boys Club, 7pm. Ring 01204 884294. Bury Machine Knitting Group, meet every Wednesday at Mosses Centre, Bury, 2pm. Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Grp, meets Mosses Centre, Cecil Steet, Bury, 2.15pm. Details
Monday (Weekly) Age Concern organise sport and dance activities for the over 50s at the Jubilee Centre, Mosley Avenue, Bury, on Mondays to Fridays. For full details ring 0161 763 9030. Parent toddler group 1pm-3pm St James' Church Hall, Walshaw Rd, Bury
NWCL Division One bottom club Great Harwood secured their first victory in ten games - and that was with a goalkeeping crisis. Stand-in manager John Hughes stepped between the sticks - something he hadn't done since school - and pulled off two great saves
STANLEY suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as Worksop got their revenge for a 5-0 thumping by the Reds in October. John Coleman's side slipped to their third loss in a row following their 1-0 defeat to Bradford in the UniBond League Cup final
ROSSENDALE UNITED could put themselves back in contention for the UniBond first division play-offs with a win against Ashton United at Dark Lane tonight. Dale lie ninth in the league, five points behind Ashton, who are in the final play-off place, with
IT is not unusual to see professional footballers at non-League football grounds. Rovers star David Dunn can sometimes be spotted in the crowd at Accrington Stanley or Great Harwood - his hometown team. But when a former Manchester City, Leeds and Sheffield
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Friends in Bereavement meet in the lounge, St John's Methodist Church, Albert Road, Colne, 7pm. Birthday Get Together. Pendle Citizens Advice Bureau drop-in advice session
DESPITE the tough times in manufacturing that have cost more than 1,000 jobs in East Lancashire in the past 18 months, yet again we see encouraging resilience in this self-same sector proving that our region's economy can still ride the rough patches.
I THINK it is disgusting to move the elderly out of care homes when they are vulnerable enough already. They are entitled to retire in a settled environment without having to worry about where they may end up. We need care homes as more and more people
I AM increasingly concerned by the number of drivers I see going through traffic lights on red in Blackburn. In the past, the odd one or two that rushed through on amber, but now every day I see at least three or four vehicles driving straight through
MANY residents on Sefton Farm at Clayton-le-Moors are very concerned about the Secretary of State for the Environment's decision to approve the location and construction of Showmen's permanent quarters on Burnley Road, Altham (LET, March 13). It is all
I WONDER if Councillor David Smith extends the same advice to his Blackburn with Darwen Council colleagues that he gave to readers (Letters, April 4) -- namely, to check their facts before putting pen to paper. His colleague Coun Warren Lishman (Letters
At last! After six years of battling through the Blackburn Combination we finally managed to achieve promotion to the Premier League. Since starting out on the Saturday football trail it has always been the club's ambition to test itself in the highest
Having recently been sidelined through old age -- sorry injury, I have been able to take in a few games on the local parks. I've seen a few good young players, some excellent goals and often been entertained. My overriding memory sadly is the vastly increased
YOU might be forgiven for thinking that Jim Howarth was something of a permanent fixture down at Pleasington. And there might be those who could believe that the long serving fixture secretary is as old as the Blackburn Combination itself! But if you
AN inquest has been opened into the death of retired chartered accountant Harry Frederick Moxon, who died after the car on which he was working in his garage collapsed on him. The 75-year-old grandfather, of Holcombe Brook, was taken to Fairfield General
Stevenage Boro 0 Leigh RMI 1 by Martyn Hindley: MARCUS Hallows was in the thick of the action at Broadhall Way as he scored the winner and was then sent off during a solid RMI performance that now makes them mathematically safe from the drop. Hallows
ROVERS' reserves came away from the North East with a hard-earned point after a keenly-contested clash with the Black Cats last night. The visitors played second fiddle to the home side for most of the game but after a dogged defensive performance they
BLACKBURN Rovers Under 17s missed out on the end of season play-offs when they narrowly lost out to Leeds United at Brockhall on Saturday. It was a disappointment for Rovers who had topped their play-off group, but were then drawn with their Roses rivals
A PRESTON lad launched a major road safety campaign at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital to keep young car passengers safe. Six-year-old Reece Dugdale starred in a video, made by Lancashire Police, called 'Teddy Takes a Tumble' which aims to highlight
RUN off her feet? Never! Despite wearing out eight pairs of trainers there is no stopping big-hearted Anne Sweeney when it comes to raising cash for charity. The Fulwood runner is planning to take part in the 26-mile Flora London Marathon on Sunday in
A PUB landlord could be put out of business over a ruling that will force him to pull down a crowd-pulling adventure playground. Roy Heaney, licensee of the Red Lion, in Longton, took over the pub a year ago and built a £15,000 kiddies' playground to
BURNLEY'S Socialist Alliance is to call a public meeting to discuss issues about the town. Liz Davies, an ex-Labour party member is to be main speaker at the meeting on Friday at 7.30pm. Also speaking will be Tommy Fallows, a leading figure in the local
PEOPLE from across East Lancs enjoyed the 47th Burnley Methodist Festival. Organisers and judges who were asked to mark hundreds of entries said the standard was high. Nine churches are taking part in the week-long event, closing with a concert at the
A COUNCIL boss today warned that thieves were ruining Burnley's parks. In the latest incident 22 flag stones worth £1,500 were stolen from the war memorial at Towneley Hall between 5pm on Sunday and 7.30am yesterday. Burnley Council parks development
FIRE chiefs in Burnley are warning parents to keep a close eye on their children after a series of grass fires over the last three evenings. Firefighters say the blazes, which have broken out in woodland next to Rosehill Road, are both dangerous and take
FEATHERS flew at a nature reserve when a pensioner and her alsatian crossed paths with a widower and his two dogs, a court as told. Burnley Magistrates heard 65-year-old Teresa Holland became upset when one of Stephen Riley's dogs dashed into the lodge
THE spotlight is back on the Padiham Pop Idol wannabe to find his own piece of fame after winning a part in a new West End musical. Andrew Derbyshire, 19, of Green Street, made it through to the final 50 in ITV's search for a music star with his rendition
THE brother of an East Lancashire woman died after being left lying in a crumpled heap on the floor of a police custody suite as five police officers stood by, a court was told. Christopher Alder, whose sister Janet lives in Manchester Road, Burnley,
VIEWS on improvements to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Pendle will be sought in a series of consultation meetings. Six events have been planned and thousands of leaflets delivered to homes and businesses along the canal. Displays of possible work will
FULWOOD and Broughton CC Under 13s team hit the opposition for six at the Indoor County Cricket Finals at Preston College. They won their age group tournament in fine style, winning every match. The club's under 11s team also won its competition while
A LARGE development in Foulridge which will create a dining room, conservatory, L shaped gymnasium and four-bay garage, has been accepted by councillors. The plans for the extensions, which will cover a floor space of 272.38 square metres, were deferred
PENDLE Council has decided to investigate the possibility of external funding to cover the cost of installing a pumping station to replace the weir at Upper Ball Grove Lake in Colne The weir across the river was damaged during bad weather towards the
A CALL from the public for more police in West Craven has led to the opening of a new base in Earby and residents will be given the opportunity to have a direct involvement in its running. The former pharmacy, in Victoria Road, will provide a base for
A TOWN was in mourning after the death of its adopted Grand National horse hero Rinus. Complications during a leg operation on the twelve-year-old racing horse meant the third place hero had to be put down.
Yet another successful weekend without a ball being kicked! Derby as good as gone. Sunderland sunk again. In fact watching both Sunderland and Fulham huff and puff with no end result in the televised games this weekend, you wonder if either will win another
A CHARITY is pleading for volunteers to help it take massive new steps for local blind people. The Friends of Accrington Blind Society will tackling an arduous trek across Morecambe Bay on May 6 to raise much-needed funds. And they are looking for volunteers
A MAN had his jaw smashed as he was kicked unconscious by a gang, a court heard. Brian Bramley had confronted the youths outside home after he feared his family, car, property or all three would be attacked. He was then set upon and kicked and a Staffordshire
A TEENAGER who attacked a schoolboy in a bullying incident, has escaped custody after a judge said the public would be benefited if he was given help. A court heard how Brian Clinning, 19, had had difficulties in his life and was functioning at a similar
WORK colleagues have launched a campaign to help fund treatment for a teenager who suffered brain injuries in an horrific road crash. Andrew McMinn, 19, was critically injured and has been in a coma since the 4x4 vehicle in which he was a passenger left
A CHARITY that provides for the needy and destitute has heard it could be homeless just days after recruiting a soapstar to spearhead its work. Maundy Relief, which provides basic but vital services to Hyndburn's homeless and poverty stricken, recruited
A SALE of cuddly toys is being held by a group that funds trips to the UK for children from Chernobyl. The Friends of Chernobyl Children is holding a series of events during a mammoth fund-raising day in Clitheroe on Saturday. The day will include a supermarket
TOURISM bosses are expecting a rush of sales on Downham memorabilia as the series filmed in the village hits the TV screens on Sunday. Downham first became famous when Richard Attenborough chose it as the location of his award-winning 1960s film, Whistle
BURY-based accountants and business advisers, Horsfield & Smith, has become the "IT Adviser of the Year" at the Accountancy Practice of the Year Awards. Partner Nigel Billings said: "Winning came as a big surprise, given the quality of the other contenders
A ROAD is to close from July 22 to September 1 for the renewal of water mains. A section of School Lane between Whalley Road and Clough Lane, Simonstone, will close. Motorists are asked to use an alternative route via the A671 Whalley Road, A6086 Barrowford
THE Clarets youth team made it five wins from six in their Merit League competition with a comprehensive defeat of Mansfield Town at Gawthorpe on Saturday. "We played some really good stuff, especially in the first half and it was a great win," enthused
A STUNNING injury time volley from Burnley's teenage striker Damien Hindle has set up a championship decider between the Clarets and Preston North End tomorrow night. It is winner takes all as far as the Avon Insurance Premier Division crown is concerned
IT was always going to be a dramatic week at Turf Moor but no one could have predicted the thrills would have started as early as Monday night. With Burnley reserves needing to win to keep alive their Avon Insurance Premier Division title hopes they twice
EAST LANCS chairman Larry Pearson is leaving nothing to chance at the end of the season. With many of the South African professionals having to return at the end of August, Pearson is determined that his side won't be left out. He is already putting plans
MARTIN van Jaarsveld better watch out - Lowerhouse's pro for this season Jacques Rudolph is out to break his batting record. South African van Jaarsveld scored 1260 runs in 1999 to set a new club record at Liverpool Road. He has since moved onto Enfield
WARREN Hegg could have been forgiven for pondering the wisdom of agreeing to captain Lancashire after a winter of turmoil at Old Trafford which has already prompted predictions of a disappointing summer. Virtually as soon as 34-year-old Hegg agreed to
FOLK singer Vin Garbutt tops the bill at Leigh Folk Club on April 26. Vin brings his powerful and witty songs, accompanied by his guitar and whistle, to the Conservative Club in Railway Road, Leigh. The show, hosted by resident band Calico starts at 8.15pm
EXPERIENCED landlord Mick Whitney has taken over the Railway Inn in Waterfoot. Mick has just moved from the White Horse in Waterfoot to take on the challenge of the busier bar, saying that is exactly what he wanted. Mick said: "We are really looking forward
HOPING to breathe life back into St George's Day and keep traditions alive, a Burnley pub is planning a special celebration. The Ram Inn, Burnley Road, in Cliviger, is hoping to raise awareness of the patron saint of England as shocking statistics reveal
Leigh RMI 1 Boston 2 by Martyn Hindley: LEIGH were hit by a spot of goalkeeping trouble on Saturday as they were edged out by championship contenders Boston United at Hilton Park. Already two goals behind by the half-time interval Steve Waywell's men
BLACKBURN striker Matt Jansen today admitted he owes Graeme Souness a huge debt of gratitude for keeping his World Cup dream alive. Former Under-21 star Jansen had virtually given up all hope of getting the call from England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
HONEST labelling. That's what the Consumer's Association is calling for in a bid to stop food companies sticking misleading and dishonest information on products. Findings by Which? Magazine revealed a number of less-than-honest labels, including a "crab
AN evening of music and laughter is coming up at Darwen Library Theatre. The Hat Stand Opera group is bringing its 'Golden Moments From Opera' show to town on Saturday from 7.30pm. Professional singers and a pianist will present hilarious scenes and heart-rending
AN historic church will go under the hammer later this week. The grade-two listed Belgrave Chapel, on Bolton Road in Darwen town centre, is being auctioned off for around £150,000 on Thursday. The new owner will have to finish turning the building into
TV news reader Martin Henfield will share his memories of more than 25 years of broadcasting as part Ramsbottom's fundraising for the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Martin, who presents the BBC's regional evening news, will appear at Ramsbottom Cricket
SIR Alex Ferguson gave East Lancashire children an update on David Beckham's injury, and reckoned the broken bone should be renamed in honour of the England hero. The Manchester United boss spoke as a Ribble Valley woman revealed how she gave Becks the
PUPILS at Westholme School in Blackburn have plunged into a major fund-raising drive to finance a new swimming pool complex -- and have so far collected more than £15,000. All students at the school have taken part in a sponsored swim, from three-year-olds
FUND-raisers were today finishing counting money raised during an appeal for Afghanistan. The Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Appeal for Afghanistan has been collecting money for the charity Save the Children which is working in the war-torn area. The
A WOMAN convicted of assaulting her daughter-in-law was given a suspended jail sentence by a judge who told Zarina Patel she had beaten the victim mercilessly. Judge David Boulton told her at Preston Crown Court that such a case would normally attract
TWO nine-year-olds have won the chance to become radio stars and send their poetry out across the airwaves. Ashleigh Ward, of Feniscowles Primary School, Blackburn and Rebecca Lofthouse, of Holy Trinity Primary School, Darwen, were selected by Hoddlesden
A MOTHER of four was brought before the courts for tattooing a 13-year-old girl. Blackburn magistrates heard that the girl had asked Lisa Cliftons to create the image using India Inks and sewing needles. Cliftons, 26, of Lytham Road, Blackburn, pleaded
MORRISONS staff in Blackburn are enjoying a cash boost, thanks to a £12.5 million profit share payout triggered by the company's record-breaking sales announced last month. This year, 26,399 of the company's 43,000 employees have qualified for the company's
A BOSNIAN woman has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged in connection with the so-called 'black magic burglaries.' Nadia Ramic, 42, described in court as an asylum seeker of "removable status", is charged with burglaries in Blackburn and Accrington
A MAN has launched an area's first boxing club with the hope it will keep youngsters off the streets and out of crime. Yaqoob Hussain says that many youngsters in the Audley and Queen's Park areas of Blackburn spend their time on street corners, some
EAST Lancashire MPs Nigel Evans and Peter Pike today pledged to join the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's march in protest at plans to close 35 care homes. And Ribble Valley MP Mr Evans said he would address the crowd outlining why he feels the plans should
Sunday (Weekly) Modern sequence dancing: Greenmount Old School. Details 724 8225. Bury Group IAM, Mosses Centre, Cecil Street, Bury, Advanced motorist courses. Karate (6 to adult): Elton Centre, David Street, Bury 6pm - 8pm. Details 764 6843. Northern
Saturday (Weekly) Bury Shukokai Club: St Mark's Church Hall, St Mark's Square, Bury, 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact Peter Allen. Popular sequence dancing: Greenmount Old School. Details 724 8225. Sequence dancing 7-9.30pm. Prestwich OAP Club, Church Lane. Children's
Friday (Weekly) Mixed dancing 50/50. Bury Polish Club, Back East St, 8pm-11.15pm. Members £2, non-members £2.50. Details 01706 366772. Recorded Music Circle, 7-9.15pm. Arts & Crafts Centre, Broad Street, Bury. Tots & Co: Play for kids, chat for
Thursday (Weekly) Thursday Flowers flower arranging group, 7-9pm, Oddfellows House, 94 Manchester Road, Bury. Contact Helen Read on 761 7602. Bury Shukokai Club: St Mark's Church Hall, St Mark's Square, Bury, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Contact Peter Allen. Mother
TODDLERS at a Leyland nursery are having to tread carefully after vandals put the building's windows through during the Easter holidays. Staff at the nursery in Moss Side Community Centre, near the village shops in Dunkirk Lane, believe the culprits are
NEWTON Westpark Primary School recently started a scheme to help those less fortunate youngsters in countries such as Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Kosovo, Turkey and Belarus. With the help of The Rotary Shoe Box Company, the school launched a scheme
CALLS for a new emergency road to Fairfield General Hospital will be made at a mass meeting tonight (Tues April 16). The meeting has been organised by Bury Pensioners' Association which, since the beginning of the year, has staged a high-profile campaign
COUNCILLORS have delayed making a decision affecting the future of ten primary schools in the borough. Education bosses had named the schools they wanted to close or amalgamate in a bid to tackle the problem of falling rolls. Officers had whittled down
