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File photo dated 06/07/11 of children at school raising their hands to answer a question, as Labour warned that more than half a million primary school children are now being taught in super-size classes. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: PARENTS across the country found out whether their children received a place at their preferred school yesterday (Friday). Hampshire County Council processed more than 21,500 applications for children to start school in reception year and to move from infant to their first year of junior education (Year 3). Just over 93 per cent (93.07 per cent) have been allocated a place at their first choice of school and of pupils transferring from infant school to junior school just under 98 per cent (97.82 per cent) obtained a place at their first choice.
Land at Greenwood Vale, Astley Bridge LAND owned by Bolton Council at 12 sites across the borough is to be sold with the authority expected to raise £900,000 when the plots are auctioned. A decision has now been finalised to dispose of the sites, which include St Bede’s playing fields off Haynes Street and land known as Atkinsons Farm off Overdale Drive, in Heaton. An initial 20 sites had been presented for consultation after being being identified for disposal at market value. Eight areas have been held back for further discussion after representations were made from nearby residents and councillors. Other sites set to be sold off are land south of Albion Street, Fairbairn Street, Horwich, Greenwood Vale, Astley Bridge, land north of Hall Lane, Farnworth, Markland Hill Garages, Woodstock Garage Colony, Smithills, Cedar Avenue, Horwich, Smethurst Lane, Farnworth, land off Park Road, Little Lever and Old Nans Lane, Breightmet.
Larger than life pub landlord who always had a smile dies
John McGrath managed the legendary Castaways nightclub as well as being a semi-professional rugby league player
John McGrath from Widnes was described as a lovely man who always made people feel welcome .
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