Lethal traps are being set to injure pets or children, it was claimed today. A maniac has sunk numerous upturned broken beer and wine bottle necks into grassland with the shards pointing upwards to slice into feet. Dogwalker Peter Franzen, a former councillor, says he made the grim discovery while exercising his boxerdog Bella on [...]

Thirty Years on – Lest We Forget On March 18th 1979, a huge explosion occurred more than 1,800ft below ground at Golborne’s “Kid Glove” Colliery. ‘Peter Franzen recounts the days after the disaster.’ The explosion ripped through the Plodder seam drivage where coal miners and electricians were hard at work. Three men died instantly and [...]

In a blast from the past an ancient bridge was revealed in Tanners Lane, Golborne, during road works in mid December 2008. Peter Franzen continues… The structure was exposed by United Utilities workers during routine water pipe replacement works. When further problems arose the road was again dug up and the structure was again exposed. [...]

The Friends of Lime House are holding their third summer ball fundraising event on Friday 5 June 2009. Once again our aim is to raise money to enhance the golden years of the lives of the residents of Lime House. All monies raised will be used to provide the residents with those little luxuries in [...]