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Labour councillor Jim Caunce, who passed away this morning, pictured with Dave Watts after being re-elected in 2008.

UPDATED: Veteran councillor Jim Caunce dies aged 92

Updated 10:00am Friday 3rd September 2010

VETERAN Haydock councillor Jim Caunce - believed to be one of the longest serving politicians in the country - has died aged 92.


Double decker bus to boost internet use

Updated 5:42pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A SPECIALLY kitted out double decker bus aimed at showing people how to use the internet and get online will be paying a visit to Moss Bank this weekend.

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Water supply restored in Sutton

Updated 4:33pm Friday 3rd September 2010

WATER supply has been restored to people in Sutton after a water mains burst on Lancots Lane last night. (September 2).

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Saints sign McCarthy-Scarsbrook

Updated 9:40am Friday 3rd September 2010

SAINTS are delighted to confirm the signing of current England prop forward Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook on a four-year contract from 2011.

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Mayor of London Boris Johnson talks about planned tube strikes next week. Read story »







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