Hundreds of fish were found dead in a pond at Ainsworth Hall after being poisoned.

John C Bidgood, MP for Bury and Radcliffe, prepared to defend his seat in a general election.

Radcliffe’s Jimmy Sandiford came third in the Manx two-day trial on a 250cc BSA Star.

Children were warned not to use axes to cut branches off trees for bonfires.

Swimmer Peter Sillett, aged 14, competed in the National Championships in Blackpool.

Buxton beat Radcliffe Borough 5-1 in the Manchester League.