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Vandals target town's gem

Vandals target town's gem

VANDALS have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a much-loved Middleton church.

Yobs scaled scaffolding, put up outside Long Street Methodist Church to repair roof damage, and kicked through the historic leaded windows.

As well as destroying the original leaded lights, the intruders also severely damaged the iron gates at the front of the building by trying to force them open, causing several rails to fracture and distort.


 

Anger as attackers get 'slap on wrist'

Anger as attackers get 'slap on wrist'

A SHOPKEEPER who was beaten-up outside his own business has slammed his attackers' sentence.

Post Office stocks up on roubles for Moscow

FANS travelling from Middleton to Moscow won't have any t-rouble getting their cash for the big game.


 

May Day mayhem

May Day mayhem

IT MAY have been slightly overcast, but that didn't stop Middleton's residents turning out in force for the annual May Day celebrations.

Pub singer Shelia has an X-Factor 'nightmare'

Pub singer Shelia has an X-Factor 'nightmare'

WHEN Middleton singer Shirley Heyes received an invitation to audition for hit TV show The X-Factor she felt her dream of stardom could soon be fulfilled.


 

 

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