PUPILS at Walter Street school, Brierfield, became radio newshounds during a language and literacy week.

They began their activities with a colourful balloon launch and interviewed authors and a politician to get a taste of journalism.

They used their information to put together a radio programme, Walter Street FM, and learned how to write cue cards and put together a running order.

They even found time to compile a special sports reports featuring Walter Street's cricketers' success at Old Trafford.

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