Joe Regent

Four cases heard at Manchester Magistrates' Court involved a Prestwich man given a community order and five-year sex-offender notification requirements after admitting exposure and amphetamine possession; a man receiving a conditional discharge for cannabis possession; a Radcliffe man disqualified and fined for uninsured and unlicensed driving; and a Prestwich couple each fined £440 for failing to ensure a child attended school regularly.

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust has expanded into secondary education with the addition of The Derby High School in Bury, a move expected to strengthen educational opportunities across Greater Manchester. School leaders and trust executives highlighted benefits including shared expertise, improved teacher development, and closer collaboration between primary and secondary sectors. The partnership was celebrated with a community event attended by students, staff, parents, and local organisations.

Police recovered two stolen Toyota vehicles, including a Yaris with false plates, on the outskirts of Bury. Both cars will be returned to insurers as officers emphasized that combating serious acquisitive crime remains a priority, with a focus on targeting criminals using the road network.