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Girl pupils protest at plans for academy - This Is Lancashire
One teacher, who did not want to be identified, said: “We do not want this school to become an academy — it is really important that this school remains in the Bolton family of schools, a part of the community. “It is a good school with high standards.
Tha wa'? Is the council's new £38000 telephone system struggling to hear a ... - This Is Lancashire
One frustrated user, who asked not to be named, told The Bolton News that it was having problems recognising Bolton accents. But that has been denied by Bolton Council which said the system had a 92 per cent success rate. The caller said: “I rang up ...
'Just one more drink will kill me' says gran - This Is Lancashire
The 52-year-old, who has asked not to be named, says her alcohol addiction has affected more than 20 years of her life. She suffers from a damaged liver, type two diabetes, a burned oesophagus, bowel problems, anorexia and mental health problems — all ...
Dad's fears after attempted abduction of his daughter - This Is Lancashire
Her father, who asked not to be named, said he had not slept for days since the incident because he was imagining what might have happened. He added: “I wasn't sleeping— I was just worrying about all the 'what ifs' — what if he'd got her in the car? ...
'I have lost my best friend' - This Is Lancashire
Brian McKenna, defending, said his client suffers from severe depression and anxiety and has lost a person close to him through his actions. Sentencing, Judge Mark Brown said: “It is apparent you were driving like a mad man at a very fast speed and ...
Cruel online dating scam costs lonely hearts thousands - This Is Lancashire
The nurse, who asked not to be named, was contacted on an internet dating website by a man claiming to be called Steve Fields, who said he was the managing director of an IT company in Manchester. They arranged to meet, but their plans collapsed when ...
Travellers ordered to leave field - This Is Lancashire
A resident of Hill Top, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I'm annoyed with the council because I think the fact that the grass hasn't been cut properly has contributed. Instead of it looking like a park it just looks a mess. ...
Councillors absent from £6000 party - This Is Lancashire
One guest, who did not want to be identified, said: “I was embarrassed to be there, and I think others were too. “I think it was a lot of money spent on the party. It is tenants' money that is being spent and should be spent more wisely. ...
Tributes to Burnley 'murder victim' - This Is Lancashire
Her eldest daughter, who asked not to be named, has paid tribute to her mum who she described as 'loving'. A police statement on behalf of Shelley's ...
Shakers' fans in 'don't ban parking' plea - This Is Lancashire
One Brierley Street resident, who asked not to be named, said: “It's got better lately because FC United have been playing some home games in Stalybridge, ...
Police ask for help in tracking down arsonist - This Is Lancashire
The 62-year-old man, who asked not to be named, was only saved after his neighbour phoned him as he had ignored the banging on his door, thinking it was ...
Mayor slams Brierfield off-licence as 'despicable' - This Is Lancashire
A man who claimed to be the owner of the shop, but yesterday declined to give his name, said it had failed one test purchase. However, he said he had not ...