From the Radcliffe Times, April 7, 1955: The Belles of St Trinians was being enjoyed by cinema-goers at the Odeon in Radcliffe, while Burt Lancaster wowed the ladies in His Majesty OKeefe at the Picturedrome.

The 155th anniversary of the Radcliffe Close Methodist Sunday School was celebrated in the church on Sunday, April 3, with services in the morning, afternoon and evening.

The concrete footbridge linking Bury and Radcliffe over the reservoir at Bentley Hall, Ainsworth, opened this week. The right of way was a favourite summer walk, and was opened by the Mayor of Bury, Alderman J. E. Blackemore.

Radcliffe Boro beat Avro 4-0 in the Manchester League, with two goals coming from the penalty spot.

Mr G. B. Blease gave up his role as duty manager of the Odeon cinema in Radcliffe to Mr Jack Ronald Critchley. Mr Critchley had been employed by the Rank organisation for seven years, at two cinemas in his home city of Liverpool.

Rally driver and racing official Mr Tony Lawson narrowly escaped injury when a car crashed during a race at Oulton Park, Cheshire, on Saturday, April 2, where he was acting as a race marshal.

Cotton workers received extended holidays following increased competition from overseas.

Repairs were made to St Thomas' CE School playground at a cost of £37 16s.