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Incredible turn out as community say goodbye to Isilda Lang

24th March 2022

The funeral for the well-loved local resident Isilda Lang was held on Monday 21st March. Friends, family and the community came together to say goodbye as people lined the streets holding flowers for a daffodil [Read more]

Chronically ill find silver linings in lockdown

14th June 2021

Story and photo by Alison and Cara. For people living with ME and fibromyalgia, the move to a digital social life has opened up new opportunities. “Zoom sessions have been a complete game changer for [Read more]

Free Victor Mujakachi - 28014 have signed

Support for Victor’s release grows

12th February 2019

Support for the release of Victor Mujakachi has been gathering momentum on social media and through an online petition set up by ASSIST on Change.org. He is being detained by the Home Office and faces [Read more]

Community spirit and kindness

17th December 2018

Dear Messenger, Here’s a story that tells of community spirit and kindness and hope, which I want to share. We were burgled on bonfire night whilst out of the house. This was not the first [Read more]

We’re on Instagram @burngreavemessenger

6th August 2018

As well as using Twitter and Facebook, we’re looking for more ways to engage with the community and keep you – and us – in touch and up-to-date with what’s happening locally. So follow us [Read more]

Figuring our Facebook

17th March 2017

Story by Carrie Hedderwick | Photo by Sam Vines-Stancill In February the Messenger put on a much requested social media course. Eight people started the course, but numbers increased as the morning went on. So [Read more]