Local News from Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Light Up a Life appeal raises over £29,000 for Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice has confirmed that its Light Up a Life appeal for 2025 has raised an impressive £29,645.36 to support care for people with life-limiting conditions.
Parents praise Peel Brow’s new specialist support unit as children thrive

A new specialist unit at a Ramsbottom primary school is being hailed as life-changing by parents of children with special educational needs.
MP tours new £5.3 million housing scheme in Heywood

Elsie Blundell praises FCHO's 40-home development on former car wash site
Library hits the right note with ukulele loan launch in Middleton

Dozens gather for musical morning as library scheme puts instruments in the hands of residents.

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