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War hero on murder charge

A MIDDLETON Royal Marine has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old sailor.

Police have charged Luke Morton, also 21, with the murder of marine engineering technician Kyle Bartlett.

Mr Morton, a seasoned campaigner with 40 Commando, who served with distinction in Afghanistan, was due to appear in court in connection with Mr Bartlett’s murder.


 



£73m college revamp thrown into doubt

£73m college revamp thrown into doubt

MULTI-MILLION pound plans to revamp Hopwood Hall have been left in tatters after it emerged the college would not get any funding from government.

No work on new ‘town hall’ for at least a year

WORK won’t begin on Middleton’s new ‘town hall’ for at least another 12 months.

‘Where has our bridge gone?’

‘Where has our bridge gone?’

RESIDENTS have reacted angrily after thieves stole part of a bridge.



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Death of former police chief

THE life and work of a former Middleton police chief, charity champion and community stalwart have been celebrated by his family and many friends.

Students bow out in style

Students bow out in style

A DAZZLING display from the Red Devils was one of the highlights of a college’s Uniformed Public Services spectacular passing out parade.

Playground teens caught having sex

Playground teens caught having sex

A PENSIONER has spoken of his disgust after he caught a group of naked teenagers having sex outside his Alkrington home.



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