Two people were arrested after a raid – with a police dog helping to find “numerous suspected stolen van keys” and weapons. A search warrant was carried out at a property in Heywood on Thursday in which police dog (PD) Wilf used his skills after a “purpose-built void” was found. As well as the keys, “numerous items linked … Read more
A “community gritting” service has been set up by two public-spirited maintenance workers during icy weather. Howard Heffernan and Dan Dickinson have spent the past week tirelessly filling grit bins, clearing the steps and drives of elderly and disabled people and assisting drivers in the towns of Bury, Ramsbottom and Radcliffe. Howard, 32, said the pair had … Read more
-Credit:Howard Harrison / Salford City FC The glory initially came in a rush for the Class of 92 when they invested in Salford City. They rose rapidly through the leagues and entered the EFL in 2019 after four promotions in five years. But throughout a decade in charge, one milestone remained tantalisingly out of reach. … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited When Salford City captain Curtis Tilt was 20, a career in football wasn’t at the back of his mind – it wasn’t even in his mind. Tilt had stopped playing Sunday League when he was 16 and had since started working in a quarry, using JCBs to haul tonnes of sand … Read more
-Credit:Aurelien Meunier – PSG/PSG via Getty Images. With a little over three weeks remaining in the January transfer window, Manchester United are expected to try and commit as much energy as possible into their search for a striker. The Manchester Evening News understands United are open to recruiting a centre-forward this month amid their long-term … Read more
The Peak District features in a list of the under-the-radar destinations at the end of Britain’s railway lines by The Telegraph. The newspaper said: “Here’s ten of our favourite “end of the line” destinations; with a surprising number of them located far away from the coast.” Two Peak District spots feature in the list – … Read more
An Accrington charity has been given £5,000 to help people access counselling services. Housing association Great Places donated the funds to Maundy Relief, based on Abbey Street. The charity provides a range of services including mental health therapy, welfare support, physical and mental health advocacy, as well as food parcels and community meals. The funding … Read more
A leading technology skills provider has delivered more than £44m in social and economic impact by directly addressing the barriers to the technology sector faced by local people and organisations. In the last three years, IN4 Group, a commercial enterprise led by Blackburn tech entrepreneur Mo Isap, has generated more than £44m in social impact, with £25.3m delivered … Read more
It’s the time of the week when we shine a light on some of the best properties in Lancashire and this time we are taking you to Colne. The Pavilion, on Bent Lane, is on the market for £870,000 and is described as an “exquisite individually designed detached property”. This four-bedroom property combines contemporary design … Read more
A dog has been found safe after going missing for more than 24 hours in freezing conditions. The beloved family pet, named Nelson, went missing during a walk on Longridge Fell. Nelson went missing during a walk on Longridge Fell (Image: Supplied) His owner, Samantha Lindsay-Corbett, raised the alarm after he failed to return home, sparking … Read more