This collection of photographs dates back exactly 20 years and shows what and who was making the news in Hindley in 2006.
There are plenty of school activities, a man who rescued his neighbour from a burning building and the future prime minister.
5. Hindley news in 2006
Four staff from Acorn Care Centre, Parkside, Hindley were awarded the GNVQ high care qualification. Pictured are Lynne Gregory, Catherine Parry, Denise Irvine and Tracey Taylor
6. Hindley news in 2006
The antics of Abbey the Clown and Charlie Cheesecake made Irene Quilliam's hair curl in the Hair 17 salon when they arrived in Hindley to publicise their show at the Monaco
7. Hindley news in 2006
Jack Topping with recently found portraits of former chairmen of Hindley Council
8. Hindley news in 2006
MedEquip4Kids schools presenter Gwen Smith and mascot Pip thank children at St Peter's CE Primary School, Hindley, for raising £1,683 for the charity