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Charity's 'serial killer' warning

AN INTERNATIONAL animal charity has warned that the young children who beat a puppy with sticks in Darnhill a few weeks ago are at risk of becoming serial killers or rapists.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation has sent an emergency warning to all schools across the Rochdale borough saying cruelty to animals in childhood is a common theme in people who go on to be violent criminals as adults.


 

Idol mum grabs pizza the action

Idol mum grabs pizza the action

A HEYWOOD mother-of-four has grabbed a ‘pizza’ the action by starring in adverts shown at the beginning of ITV’s American Idol show.

Blitz reveals new cannabis farm

A THIRD cannabis farm in 10 days was discovered in Heywood as police carried out a major crime blitz across the borough.


 

Little star Meg is battling back

Little star Meg is battling back

THE puppy which was cruelly beaten to within an inch of its life is fighting back thanks to the love and care of RSPCA workers..

RSPCA fury at bogus callers

BOGUS collectors pretending to raise money for Meg have been preying on kind-hearted shoppers.


 

 

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