The BBC spoke to residents of the Greater Manchester market town ahead of the local elections on 7 May.
Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, is given a community order after admitting leaving the messages.
A woman from Luton admits leaving "grossly offensive" voicemails to the ex-deputy prime minister.
A selection of family-friendly half-term events across the region to keep the kids entertained.
The Greater Manchester borough will share £200m with up to 20 other areas across the United Kingdom.
Around 1,000 drivers from the Transport for Greater Manchester network will proceed with strikes.
The 17-year-old's grieving family says everyone fell in love with her larger-than-life personality.
A murder investigation is continuing following the death of Catherine Blackhurst on Sunday.
Police say the teenager from Tameside was found a day after she was reported missing.
