THE funeral of tragic young mum Rhonda Melling will take place next Tuesday.

Rhonda was found dead at her home in Abbey Lane, Westleigh, on May Bank Holiday Monday.

Stuart James Thorpe, 26, of St Helens Road, Leigh, has been further remanded in custody for a month after making a second appearance at Leigh Magistrates' Court accused of her murder.

Rhonda, 23, will be buried in Leigh Cemetery after a service at St Paul's, Westleigh.

RAPE CHARGE

A 16 year-old boy from the Westleigh area has been charged with the rape of a 14 year-old girl also from the Leigh area, following an incident in the town on Monday. He has been released on police bail.

GIVEAWAY FOR GROUPS

LOCAL voluntary groups involved in health, environment, care or support work are invited to apply for small grants from the Friends of Astley and District Trust.

Send details and an SAE to: Trust secretary E Smith, c/o 27 Crawford Avenue, Tyldesley, M29 8ET. Closing date for applications is June 20.

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