Stories for 13 August 2006

Bolton News

85 teachers in town are off work with stress

THE number of teachers signing off sick with stress in Bolton is at a record high - costing council taxpayers nearly half-a-million pounds.  more...

Farmer is hit by milk price squeeze

A FOURTH generation dairy farmer in Westhoughton is considering quitting the business after 30 years because supermarkets are squeezing milk prices.  more...

Bury News

Police winning battle against thieves

THE number of burglaries committed in the East Ward area of Bury has been reduced, police have revealed.  more...

Chorley News

Milestone for Jenny

Bully for you Jenny... A local hockey player in her youth, Jenny Gorge, is clocking up a top score when she celebrates her 100th birthday.  more...