Van blaze

POLICE are investigating after a van was set alight on Bridge Street on Saturday night. Anyone with information should call police on 101.

MOTORISTS should be aware that road improvements will be taking place on Crompton Way from Monday for three days.


The Salvation Army is holding a light lunch at its Farrow Street base, between 11.30am and 1pm on Thursday, August 13.


GRAB a burger and help raise money to beat cancer at a fundraising BBQ in aid of Cancer Research UK in High Crompton, on Saturday, August 29, from 2 to 7pm. The event is being held at 30 Great Meadow, and entrance is £5 for family and friends and free for children.


MEN over 50 can shift those extra pounds at Slimming Without Women at Bulcote Park every Wednesday between 11am and 1pm.


FOOTBALL coaching sessions take place on Tuesdays between 10am and noon at George’s Playing Fields.


CROWN green bowling sessions are held every Monday to Friday between 9am and noon at Dunwood Park.


MEET other over 60s for a cuppa and a chat at Royton and Crompton over-60s group at Unit 1 Kingsmill Industrial estate, Shaw Road, between 1 and 3pm every Thursday.