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The names and faces of Bury's most wanted
Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects. Joel Glynn (Image: GMP) JOEL GLYNN, 30, is wanted for failing to appear in court in connection with drug offences. Michael McDonagh (Image: GMP)
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EAMONN O'BRIEN: Tackling inequality is one of priorities for council to deliver on
There are many reasons people get involved in politics. I know for myself, and my Labour colleagues, tackling inequalities is front and centre for why we did so. These inequalities present themselves in different ways. They may be economic,
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GAIL’s 'making it up' to residents with freebies after typo
A bakery chain is offering residents freebies after a recent advertising blunder. GAIL's Bakery, which is opening in Prestwich early next year, is giving away free cups of tea to those living nearby to say sorry after they accidentally missed the
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HELEN LOCKWOOD: Event brought women together for day of entertainment
Bury Hospice held a fantastic ladies lunch and shopping experience on Friday, November 15 at Ramsbottom Cricket Club, which gathered women from across the borough together, for lots of fun and entertainment. There were 65 diners in total, and six
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Job fair to 'flip' traditional model and help neurodivergent learners
A reverse job fair is set to be hosted by Bury Adult Learning next week. The event on Friday, November 29 will provide an opportunity for employers and local businesses to connect with learners. This event will see various employers, including
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Car dealership worker wins Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A car dealership worker is celebrating after winning the Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Chantelle Rennie, a customer advisor for Evans Halshaw who is the first point of contact for post-sales, has scooped the prize with ticket number 24463.
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Tennis club to create padel courts as ‘fastest growing sport’ attracts more players
A rural tennis club is to create padel courts to help it remain "competitive and viable". Holcombe Brook Sports and Tennis Club on Hazel Hall Lane in Ramsbottom has gained planning permission to alter two of its outdoor courts to provide padel
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GMP issues update on work to improve treatment of women and girls in custody
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says "significant progress" has been made following an inquiry into the experiences of women and girls in custody. Dame Vera Baird KC, the former victims’ commissioner for England and Wales, released the report in
