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Marathon trek will support ME charity

6:20pm Friday 5th September 2008

A WHITEFIELD osteopath is putting ME first when he sets out on a marathon trek.

Music treat in the park

6:00pm Friday 5th September 2008

BESSES Boys Band will provide the entertainment when conservation group, Friends of Heaton Park, holds the last of its summer coffee mornings in the park’s horticultural centre near to the St Margaret’s Road entrance to the park between 11am and 2pm on Sunday.

Test your knowledge of your pet

5:10pm Friday 5th September 2008

IS your dog a man’s best friend or is it in need of a bit of extra training? Find out by attending a fun-packed learning day near the bandstand at Heaton Park on Sunday.

Asda security van raider jailed for four years

4:20pm Friday 5th September 2008

A WHITEFIELD man who tried to hold up a security van containing £75,000 at Rawtenstall Asda has been jailed for four years.

By royal appointment

3:30pm Friday 5th September 2008

A CHANCE to follow in the steps of royalty will be given to visitors when St Margaret’s Church in Prestwich throws open its doors on September 13 and 14 for a celebration of artistic and architectural treasures.

New faces at the top

1:40pm Friday 5th September 2008

Police in Bury have received a boost to their command team with the arrival of a new superintendent and chief inspector.

Man (89) pleaded for his life during violent robbery

12:41pm Friday 5th September 2008

AN ELDERLY woman was forced to the floor and beaten while her husband pleaded for his life during a shocking robbery at their home.

Historic church set to open doors

StMary's Church has been the venue for many Coronation Street scenes

12:17pm Friday 5th September 2008

FANS of architecture, religion and Coronation Street are being invited to come together to celebrate a shared love - St Mary's Church in Prestwich.

Join the garden-party fun

3:19pm Thursday 4th September 2008

THE ANNUAL garden party of St Mary'’s Church, in Prestwich will take place on the rectory lawn on 27 September between 1pm and 4pm with lots of fun activities planned for guests.

Bert the cat set for stardom

Owner Melissa Webb from Prestwich and Bert the cat, who will be the model for a new range of pet food

12:39pm Thursday 4th September 2008

A PRESTWICH pet is set for model stardom after being picked as the face of a new pet food range.


National News

Tragic soldier spoke of peace hopes

The soldier will be named by the Ministry of Defence

Updated 6:29pm Friday 5th September 2008

The British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of his hopes of bringing peace to the wartorn country, it emerged.


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