http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for News http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059356_fire_crews_battle_huge_mill_blaze MORE than 500 tonnes of timber went up in flames at a recycling mill in Heywood this morning (Wednesday). http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059356_fire_crews_battle_huge_mill_blaze Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059277_its_in_the_bag HEYWOOD Magic Market’s brave move to say goodbye to plastic carrier bags takes full effect from 31 July, when all the traders on the market stop issuing them. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059277_its_in_the_bag Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059047_man_jailed_for_stabbing_former_partner A 26-year-old man has been jailed for six years after he admitted repeatedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059047_man_jailed_for_stabbing_former_partner Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058526_woman_banned_after_tv_row IT HAD seemed such a simple request, could the TV be switched from showing golf to a music channel. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058526_woman_banned_after_tv_row Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058528_healthier_option_has_had_its_chips NEW moves to make traditional fish ‘n’ chips a healthier meal are proving to be no great shakes with some of Heywood’s chippy customers. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058528_healthier_option_has_had_its_chips Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058530_new_fire_chief_isrelishing_return_to_the_front_line THE town’s new fire chief, Station Commander Jerry Cragg, is a man who knows the area well. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058530_new_fire_chief_isrelishing_return_to_the_front_line Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058532_fresh_bid_to_clear_ordeal_of_log_jam AN ELEVEN-year battle to stop parked cars causing a log-jam around the entrance to Emmott Close could soon be over. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058532_fresh_bid_to_clear_ordeal_of_log_jam Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058533_post_office_may_have_best_survival_chance A ROCHDALE Council chief has said he believes Hopwood Post Office has the best chance of being saved from closure out of the seven branches in the borough currently facing the axe. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058533_post_office_may_have_best_survival_chance Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058534_joy_as_park_keeps_green_flag_status QUEEN’S Park has retained its coveted Green Flag status, a national benchmark for quality. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058534_joy_as_park_keeps_green_flag_status Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058535_new_phoenix_will_rise_from_the_ashes_of_the_past THE town’s new £7.3M health and community services building will be called The Phoenix Centre. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058535_new_phoenix_will_rise_from_the_ashes_of_the_past Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058127_council_leisure_services_affected_by_strike ROCHDALE Council has announced how some of its leisure services will be affected by a two-day strike by some of its workers this Wednesday and Thursday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058127_council_leisure_services_affected_by_strike Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058173_let_the_train_take_the_strain WITH all the discussion in the media on congestion charges and increased fuel costs it is pleasing to know that one form of transport and organisation has actually reduced its travel fares for local residents. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1058173_let_the_train_take_the_strain Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057536_legion_in_fight_for_survival THERE are fears that one of Heywood’s proudest traditions will die out if volunteers do not come forward. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057536_legion_in_fight_for_survival Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057539_charges_could_give_friends_the_boot A GROUP which has supported Queen’s Park for the past 19 years "could fade away and die" because of a row over council charges for car boot sales. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057539_charges_could_give_friends_the_boot Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057541_couple_going_to_town_on_wedding A HEYWOOD couple are supporting local businesses by sourcing absolutely everything they need for their wedding from Heywood shops. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057541_couple_going_to_town_on_wedding Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057547_ouch__priest_takes_a_break_in_fitness_bid A VISIT to the Advertiser office to show off his new bicycle turned to disaster for St Joseph’s priest Father Paul Daly when he took a tumble in the road and ended up with a fractured wrist. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057547_ouch__priest_takes_a_break_in_fitness_bid Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057558_jeans_joy_as_uncle_joins_roll_of_honour EX-PAT Jean Evans had more reason than usual to sit up and take notice as she did her weekly scan of the Advertiser web-pages at her home in Canada. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057558_jeans_joy_as_uncle_joins_roll_of_honour Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057550_parties_clash_again_as_border_battle_rages_on LIBERAL Democrats have been accused of trying to change Hopwood Hall ward’s boundaries in order to give themselves an unfair electoral advantage. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057550_parties_clash_again_as_border_battle_rages_on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057557_site_row_threat_to_lottery_cash THOUSANDS of pounds of National Lottery cash, earmarked to improve one of the town’s oldest allotment sites, could be lost because of a dispute over the way the site is being run. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057557_site_row_threat_to_lottery_cash Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057228_pensioner_hurt_in_road_accident A 92-YEAR-old woman broke her hip when she collided with a car. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1057228_pensioner_hurt_in_road_accident Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056474_lock_up_your_homes_warning AUTHORITIES are warning residents that their homes may not be secure after a 300 per cent rise in Heywood burglaries. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056474_lock_up_your_homes_warning Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056481_sir_jim_gets_holy_order HEYWOOD MP Jim Dobbin received a prestigious Papal Knighthood on Monday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056481_sir_jim_gets_holy_order Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056482_ban_has_smoked_out_trade_claim LICENSEES claim the first year of the smoking ban has "knocked the stuffing" out of Heywood’s pub trade. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056482_ban_has_smoked_out_trade_claim Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056485_lauren_was_rocked_by_new_text_mates ONE rock music fan was full of hysteria after winning the chance to meet her favourite band, Def Leppard, at their recent Manchester concert. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056485_lauren_was_rocked_by_new_text_mates Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056488_harrys_seeing_double_as_precious_medals_return ROYAL Navy veteran Harry Boota was seeing his service medals "at the double" this week when his missing gongs arrived from Australia. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056488_harrys_seeing_double_as_precious_medals_return Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056491_estate_agent_foils_hoaxer_sabotage_bid AN ATTACK by a mystery hoaxer, who claimed a major residential and commercial estate agent had gone into liquidation, has been foiled. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056491_estate_agent_foils_hoaxer_sabotage_bid Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056494_services_may_be_hit_by_strike ROCHDALE Council cannot guarantee that services such as refuse collection, school dinners and libraries, will continue to run in Heywood during a two-day local government strike. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056494_services_may_be_hit_by_strike Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055809_man_rescued_from_fire FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from a flat following a serious fire at a Manchester Road shop. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055809_man_rescued_from_fire Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055590_signing_up_for_a_healthy_future HEYWOOD’S new state-of-the-art health and community services centre moved a step closer to reality on Friday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055590_signing_up_for_a_healthy_future Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055592_fire_chief_set_to_leave_to_take_on_one_of_top_posts THE town’s fire chief, station commander Mark O’Brien, is leaving next week after being promoted to one of the top jobs in the Greater Manchester Fire Service. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055592_fire_chief_set_to_leave_to_take_on_one_of_top_posts Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055596_trams_bid_could_take_town_back_to_the_future THE age of the tram, which died out in Heywood more than 70 years ago, could be making a comeback if the Liberal Democrats have their way. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055596_trams_bid_could_take_town_back_to_the_future Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055598_fallen_hero_is_back_among_his_comrades A HEYWOOD soldier who lost his life fighting in the First World War has been honoured 91 years later by a distant relative. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055598_fallen_hero_is_back_among_his_comrades Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055602_couple_cook_up_bright_future_out_in_the_sun A COUPLE who once ran two of Heywood town centre’s most popular eating places are now helping tourists to soak up the Sicilian sunshine. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055602_couple_cook_up_bright_future_out_in_the_sun Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054645_over_200_jobs_to_go_at_warehouse STAFF at Next Distribution in Pilsworth were stunned to find out they will be made redundant in January 2009, when the warehouse closes. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054645_over_200_jobs_to_go_at_warehouse Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054644_man_spared_prison_for_air_rifle_shooting A YOUNG Heywood man wept as he was spared prison after admitting shooting a woman in the neck with an air rifle. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054644_man_spared_prison_for_air_rifle_shooting Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054642_theatre_award_puts_starlet_on_centre_stage A RISING theatre star has been named ‘best newcomer’ among amateur dramatics societies across Greater Manchester. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054642_theatre_award_puts_starlet_on_centre_stage Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054635_alison_cooks_up_a_storm_in_the_city TOP chef Alison Seagrave has created a new dessert that’s been selling like hot cakes to celebrate the release of her favourite film. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054635_alison_cooks_up_a_storm_in_the_city Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054636_firm_lands_big_deal_to_break_up_stricken_ferry A HEYWOOD company has won a seven-figure contract to demolish the stricken Riverdance ferry beached at Blackpool. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054636_firm_lands_big_deal_to_break_up_stricken_ferry Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054640_workers_in_dismay_at_wrecking_spree COUNCIL workers say they have been left "in dismay" after wreckers left a town centre flower garden in tatters. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054640_workers_in_dismay_at_wrecking_spree Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054638_veterans_lost_treasure_takes_long_way_back A ROYAL Navy veteran who lost his treasured medals when a burglar struck six years ago is on the crest of a wave this week. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054638_veterans_lost_treasure_takes_long_way_back Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054639_police_still_hunting_sex_pest POLICE are still looking for a man after three girls were indecently approached within 40 minutes in Heywood. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054639_police_still_hunting_sex_pest Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053633_carjack_gang_is_sent_to_prison MEMBERS of a carjacking gang have been jailed after a two-day crime spree which saw three vehicles stolen. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053633_carjack_gang_is_sent_to_prison Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053635_mark_takes_plunge_to_deliver_daughter TINY Genipher Payne certainly knows how to make an entrance, but it’s a good thing her daddy is always there to look after her. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053635_mark_takes_plunge_to_deliver_daughter Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053637_crooner_alan_has_new_platform_for_stardom HEYWOOD’S favourite singing sensation has added another string to his bow by becoming an internet star. Click here for full story and video ... http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053637_crooner_alan_has_new_platform_for_stardom Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053638_battle_is_on_to_save_post_office LIBERAL Democrat and Labour councillors have joined forces in a bid to save Hopwood post office. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053638_battle_is_on_to_save_post_office Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053640_church_plans_are_aiming_to_lift_spirits A CHURCH’S days of meeting in a former dockyard cabin could soon be over. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053640_church_plans_are_aiming_to_lift_spirits Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053641_market_boom_hits_economic_gloom_for_six THE depressed economic climate which is said to be "crippling" some neighbouring traders has been hit for six by buoyant Heywood Magic Market. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053641_market_boom_hits_economic_gloom_for_six Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053146_shops_caught_selling_knives AN UNDERCOVER operation has found one in three shops selling knives to an under-15-year-old. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053146_shops_caught_selling_knives Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053147_trio_jailed_for_armed_robberies THREE men have been jailed after admitting stealing cars at gunpoint after replying to adverts in vehicle trading magazines. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053147_trio_jailed_for_armed_robberies Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052610_fares_set_to_rise_as_fuel_costs_bite_hard ROCKETING fuel prices have forced the town’s taxi drivers to increase their prices for the first time in seven years. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052610_fares_set_to_rise_as_fuel_costs_bite_hard Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052609_charge_protest_gives_sale_boot HUNDREDS of vendors and buyers were left disappointed after a car boot sale at Queen’s Park was cancelled in protest at council charges. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052609_charge_protest_gives_sale_boot Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052607_michelle_tracks_global_lifesaver A GIANT Heywood great dane called Bronx has helped in the development of an ingenious tracking device which could soon be saving lives across the world. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052607_michelle_tracks_global_lifesaver Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052606_team_leader_is_set_for_transfer THE Anglican Team Rector of Heywood is leaving for new pastures just a short drive down the motorway. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052606_team_leader_is_set_for_transfer Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000