Archive - Monday, 17 September 2018

Bury schoolboy qualifies for final of national driving competition
A BURY schoolboy has qualified for the final of a national driving competition – despite being at least five years away from getting his licence.
Schools set to come under pressure to keep uniform prices down
SCHOOLS will be told to help struggling parents by taking steps to keep down the cost of school uniforms and PE kits.
Schools considering transfer to academy status will have to consult with pupils, teachers and "whole community" before making switch
LOCAL authority schools that wish to become academies will have to consult with parents, pupils and staff before changing their status.
Bury cyclist wins first Grand Tour race at La Vuelta a Espana
BURY cyclist Simon Yates has sealed victory in La Vuelta to complete a British clean sweep of this year's Grand Tours.
One in eight casualties on motorways and major A-roads caused by tailgating
One in eight casualties on England's motorways and major A-roads are caused by tailgating, according to new analysis.
Contactless payments on the buses
BUS passengers can now buy their tickets using contactless payment.