http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk Top stories for http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048635_charitys_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. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048635_charitys_serial_killer_warning Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048643_rspca_fury_at_bogus_callers BOGUS collectors pretending to raise money for Meg have been preying on kind-hearted shoppers. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048643_rspca_fury_at_bogus_callers Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048639_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.. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048639_little_star_meg_is_battling_back Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048638_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. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048638_blitz_reveals_new_cannabis_farm Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048651_sweet_memories_as_nicky_remembered THE GRAND gathering held at Heywood St James Phoenix Park last Sunday afternoon was a great occasion with everyone enjoying the camaraderie, banter and football. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048651_sweet_memories_as_nicky_remembered Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1048650_thompson_power_achieves_belting_win_and_first_title HEYWOOD boxer Mark Thompson has won his first professional title. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1048650_thompson_power_achieves_belting_win_and_first_title Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1048648_up_and_running__at_last TWO weeks after the scheduled start of the season, Heywood’s senior teams finally got under way with victories over Werneth. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1048648_up_and_running__at_last Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1048647_ramsden_shatters_personal_best FIVE ABC Centreville members were in the line-up for the Wigan Wheelers 10-mile time trial on the Garstang course. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1048647_ramsden_shatters_personal_best Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047654_clarence_athletic_u16s__4__1_north_walkden_u16s__ Clarence went through to the semi final of the League Cup after a well-organised performance against very capable opponents. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047654_clarence_athletic_u16s__4__1_north_walkden_u16s__ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048646_estates_future_is_left_hanging_in_balance A DECISION over whether to drop Back o’ th’ Moss from the centre of the borough’s regeneration activity has been deferred. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048646_estates_future_is_left_hanging_in_balance Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048645_wait_goes_on_for_carjackers THREE men facing jail for armed carjacking and other crimes will have to wait another month before they know their fate. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048645_wait_goes_on_for_carjackers Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048644_town_shows_its_kind_heart KIND-hearted animal lovers have helped the RSPCA raise an astonishing £2,000 towards vet’s bills for Meg. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048644_town_shows_its_kind_heart Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048010_lib_dems_snatch_seat_in_election LABOUR held two of their three Heywood seats in Thursday’s local elections - but saw the Liberal Democrats snatch one from them for the third year in a row. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048010_lib_dems_snatch_seat_in_election Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047677_holy_smoke AN UNHOLY row has broken out between the clergy and the council over the sanctity of Sunday services. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047677_holy_smoke Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047690_armed_police_storm_house ARMED police stormed a terraced house in Heywood on Sunday night after air gun pellets were fired at people and vehicles. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047690_armed_police_storm_house Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047701_spot_at_maccas_shows_star_daniels_no_dope A RISING star, who began his stage career as Dopey in his primary school panto, has won a coveted place at the famous "Macca" academy. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047701_spot_at_maccas_shows_star_daniels_no_dope Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047705_tough_rules_allow_pub_to_keep_licence SHOCK CCTV footage of a 17-year-old girl being hit in the face with a bottle was shown to members of the borough’s licensing panel when a special session was held to decide the fate of the town centre Freemasons Arms. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047705_tough_rules_allow_pub_to_keep_licence Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047703_town_rallies_to_help_troops OODLES of noodles — that was the immediate response to ex-para John Barrett’s appeal to send parcels out to soldiers serving in Afghanistan. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047703_town_rallies_to_help_troops Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047681_watching_out_for_church_vandals POLICE are hoping to recruit residents to keep an eye on their local churches in a bid to prevent vandalism and thefts of metal from the buildings. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047681_watching_out_for_church_vandals Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047706_still_no_end_to_road_of_misery ROADWORKS driving motorists round the bend are set to last at least two more weeks. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047706_still_no_end_to_road_of_misery Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046652_how_could_they A GROUP of four and five-year-old children has beaten a dog to within an inch of its life in a ‘sickening’ attack. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046652_how_could_they Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046654_police_discover_cannabis_farms TWO cannabis farms have been discovered by police in Heywood in the space of less than 24 hours. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046654_police_discover_cannabis_farms Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046656_potted_history_of_oaps_campaign AFTER a battle lasting 33 years, a facelift for potholed Farm Street has come a little too late for campaigner Marjorie Chadwick. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046656_potted_history_of_oaps_campaign Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046657_bridge_earmarked__for_quick_restoration TOWNSHIP councillors have drawn up their own shopping list to try to speed up restoration of Queen’s Park Road bridge and the approaches to it. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046657_bridge_earmarked__for_quick_restoration Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046659_schools_close_as_staff_take_industrial_action A STRIKE organised by members of the National Union of Teachers is expected to lead to the closure of three of the town’s primary schools and disruption to teaching at two high schools and one primary school today (Thursday). http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046659_schools_close_as_staff_take_industrial_action Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046661_40000_grant_gives_festival_the_goahead FOLLOWING a last minute cash injection, Cartwheel Arts have announced that the annual Darnhill Summer Festival will take place in July. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046661_40000_grant_gives_festival_the_goahead Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046660_lib_dem_presidential_visit LIBERAL Democrat MP Simon Hughes visited residents of sheltered housing Roeacre Court on Friday 18 April to discuss their concerns about the area ahead of next week’s local elections. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046660_lib_dem_presidential_visit Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045576_police_blitz_town_pubs A TOWN centre pub has been closed down and another threatened with closure in the toughest police action for years in Heywood. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045576_police_blitz_town_pubs Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045573_dumped__with_all_but_the_kitchen_sink A LITTLE terrier dog, complete with his timber kennel, has been found dumped at the gates of a pet hotel. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045573_dumped__with_all_but_the_kitchen_sink Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045571_yobs_cut_electricity_supply_to_hundreds ALMOST 400 hundred homes on Back o’ th’ Moss were left without power for 14 hours after vandals attacked an electrical substation on Peel Lane. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045571_yobs_cut_electricity_supply_to_hundreds Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045566_residents_see_end_to_playground_plan A PLAYGROUND will not be built in Pot Hall after angry residents expressed their fury during a meeting to discuss the proposals. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045566_residents_see_end_to_playground_plan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045564_coasttocoast_in_only_24_hours AN IT manager is part of a four-men-and-a-dog team hoping to complete a coast-to-coast crossing of Scotland - in only 24 hours. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045564_coasttocoast_in_only_24_hours Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000