Archive - Thursday, 21 February 2019

New community political party bidding to challenge for votes in local elections
A NEW community political party is set to challenge for votes in the local elections this year.
Badminton player with down syndrome strikes gold in first championships
A 21-YEAR-old woman with down syndrome has struck gold in her first badminton championships.
The best films to watch with relatives who have dementia
A CHARITY has put together a list of film suggestions for families with a relative with dementia.
Nursery goes from 'good' to 'inadequate' after latest inspection
A NURSERY has gone from “good” to “inadequate” after its latest inspection.
Paul Swindlehurst
PAUL SWINDLEHURST Peacefully on 14th February 2019, PAUL, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Haf, much loved dad of Andrew, Dawn and Jennifer, a loving grandad of Zara, Heidi, James, Sofia and Marco and a dear brother of Neil. The funeral service…
Roy Barton
ROY BARTON Peacefully on 16th February 2019, ROY, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late BETTY. Much loved dad of Catherine and Elizabeth and father-in-law of John and Mark. A devoted grandpa of Fiona, Colette, Sam and Amy and a loving brother of…
Melissa Theobald
Happy 21st birthday MELISSA THEOBALD To our beautiful daughter Melissa Theobald who will be 21 on the 20th February, we couldn't be prouder of the woman you have become All our love forever and always Mum and dad xxx
Margaret Green
MARGARET JUNE GREEN Peacefully on 13th February 2019 Margaret June aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving sister, sister in law and a very treasured auntie. June will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral service will…
Jack Isherwood
JACK ISHERWOOD Died 12th February 2019, peacefully in Richmond House Care Home. Beloved husband of the late Olive, much loved Dad to Colin, David, Denise and Lynda, much loved grandad and great grandad and a beloved father-in-law. Funeral service at…
David Kenny
DAVID KENNY Passed away suddenly on 7th February 2019, aged 52 years. Much loved partner of Denise, devoted and loving father to son Liam, step-daughters Caroline and Suzanne, grandchildren, Faith, Marley, Alfie and Esme, dearly loved son of Fred and…
Edward (Ted) Starkey
EDWARD STARKEY (Ted) Peacefully in hospital on 12th February 2019. Edward aged 94 years, the devoted husband of the late Teresa, adored dad of Sandra and Roberta. Much loved by granddaughters Dawn and Helen and partners Lee and Daniel and a proud…
Derek Watkin
DEREK WATKIN 83 years, passed away peacefully , Sunday 3rd February 2019. Leaves behind wife Margaret, Father to Keith & Peter, Grandad to Paige, Gemma, Lauren and Thomas. Funeral to be on Monday 4th March (originally Monday 25th Feb) starting from…
Rosemary Birkett
ROSEMARY BIRKETT (HALL) On the 10th Feb, died peacefully at Wigan & Leigh Hospice. Age 84 Dearly loved Wife to Alan. Much loved mother of Kevin, Pam, the late Wayne, Wendy, Bev, Jason and partners. Loving Sister, Nan, Auntie, Cousin, Great Nan. She…
Michael (Sam) Hewitt
MICHAEL HEWITT (SAM) Treasured Memories of a dear partner (Sam) Michael Hewitt. Died 20/02/16 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure Never to be forgotten All my love Dot xx Also remembering…
Christopher Dootson
CHRISTOPHER DOOTSON Birthday Memories 25 February Birthday memories of a beloved father, son, brother and uncle. Much loved, greatly missed but forever in our hearts. All our love, Tom & Sunjee, Dad, Joe & Denise, Eileen, Natalie and Rachael xxx
William Farnworth
WILLIAM FARNWORTH The family of the late William Farnworth would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kind condolences and cards. Thanks to Father Robert Dixon for the lovely funeral service and also Bedford Care Home who cared for William in…
Kathleen Unsworth
KATHLEEN UNSWORTH On 10th February 2019 in hospital Kathleen aged 93 yrs. The beloved Wife of Vincent, dearly loved Mother of Pauline, Mother in law of Tom and a loving Grandma of Lucy. Requiem Mass will be offered on Thursday 28th February 12noon at St…
Bernard 'Bernie' Bunting
BERNARD 'BERNIE' BUNTING 23.02.15 Dear Bernard loved and remembered everyday especially today Love always from Brenda, Clare, Mark and grandchildren XX
Kenneth Hebson
KENNETH HEBSON The family of the late KENNETH 'Ken' HEBSON wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent sad loss. Also for the cards, letters of condolence,…
George Roy Glover
GEORGE ROY GLOVER Margaret Tabernacle and family would like to thank everyone that attended the funeral of George Roy Glover on 11th February at Howe bridge crematorium. We raised £198 for the Parkinson's and tremors association. We would like to take…
Dorothy Gerrard
DOROTHY GERRARD Nee THOMAS On the 5th February 2019 whilst in hospital and of Atherton formerly of Leigh DOROTHY aged 97 years, the beloved Wife of the late HORACE, much loved Auntie of Barbara, Great-Auntie to Kerry & Andrew, Great-Great Aunt of…
Nellie Pendlebury
NELLIE PENDLEBURY Peacefully on the 11th February 2019 at Denewood Manor Orrell NELLIE aged 89 years. A much loved Sister, Auntie and very dear friend to all who knew her. Funeral service & committal to take place on Monday 25th February 2019 at…
Mavis Daintith
MAVIS DAINTITH (nee Speakman) Peacefully on 8th February 2019, MAVIS, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late GEOFFREY. Much loved mum of Paul, Mark and Suzanne and mother-in-law of Fiona and Julie. A devoted grandma and great-grandma and a loving…
Vandals uproot new park oak tree
MINDLESS vandals have uprooted a newly planted oak tree at a park.
Mum-of-three turns life around to lose more than four stone in a year
A MUM-of-three has turned her life around after losing more than four stone in the space of a year.

20th February 2019