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No excuses for defeat — Casper
CHRIS Casper has said he will do whatever it takes to turn round the Shakers' fortunes after they slipped to their third successive defeat of the season. Leading with John Fitzgerald's 33rd minute header, there was a familiar sinking feeling around Gigg
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Miller looks to boost Boro boys
RADCLIFFE Boro striker Jamie Miller is hoping to make up for lost time by firing his team to promotion. The 27-year-old, who works for an accountancy firm in Leeds, has had a miserable two years with injuries, but now feels fully fit and ready to strike
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Casper left ‘sickened’ by fan jibes
CHRIS Casper has fired a broadside at a section of supporters in the Manchester Road End after they called for club captain Dave Challinor to be sent off during last weekend's defeat against Shrewsbury. The Bury boss was left fuming by the reaction of
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Boss building from the back
SUCCESS at Wycombe Wanderers this weekend will start at the back for Chris Casper. The Bury boss has been poring over a video of last week's defeat against Shrewsbury Town to analyse the mistakes which cost his side their first victory of the season.
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Man in death jump thought he had cancer
AN art gallery assistant who wrongly thought he was suffering from cancer jumped to his death from the roof of a block of flats. During the last two days of his life, doctors had assured Mr Stephen Neild from Prestwich that he did not have the disease
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RUGBY UNION - Roses victory for the Tigers
Tim Fourie's Sedgley Park side got their first game of the new season under their belts, and an interesting one it was too. Playing four, 20-minute periods, to allow both sides to chop and change, the Tigers looked dangerous when throwing the ball wide
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BOXING - Haroon all set to represent England
HAROON Khan is jetting off to the Ukraine this weekend as he prepares to represent England in the European Under-15s Schoolboy Championships. The 15-year-old brother of Olympic silver-medalist Amir Khan will face one of toughest tests to date, but his
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Pot of gold
THE next fortnight's transfer activity could unlock a cash windfall for Shakers boss Chris Casper. Three former Gigg Lane favourites, saddled with sell-on clauses to their existing contracts, are all subject to transfer speculation which could raise
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Cancer couple pledge to help Macmillan Nurses
A HUSBAND and wife both fighting cancer have vowed to raise money for Macmillan Nurses. Paul and Carol Briscoe, of Cherry Avenue, Bury, have organised a charity night at the Black Bull pub in Ainsworth Road for Saturday, September 2. Three of their
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OAP, 78 robbed in own home
A PENSIONER was dragged around her home "like a rag doll" by a burglar. The intruder held the 78-year-old woman in a head-lock and refused to release her, despite his terrified victim crying out she was struggling to breathe. He dragged the great-grandmother
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Bailiffs save brides as dress shop closes
A BURY-based company has come to the rescue of tearful brides-to-be who were left in the lurch with the closure of a bridal shop. Bailiffs AD Shepherd and Son have stepped in to ensure that the women have been reunited with their wedding dresses following
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Volunteers mark award’s 50 years at Duke's party
VOLUNTEERS have been rubbing shoulders with royalty thanks to their support for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Six adults from Bury represented the area at the Duke's garden party held at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the award's 50th anniversary.
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‘Spin dryer’ fireman suspended from duty
A FIREFIGHTER from Radcliffe who was filmed being spun in a tumble dryer has been suspended from duty. Andrew Bruce publicly apologised for his role in the stunt which was filmed on a mobile phone and the footage sent to Greater Manchester Fire Brigade's
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EasyCare set to make big move
A COMPANY which has provided care throughout the community during the last five years is commanding a firmer foothold in the town. EasyCare Ltd is to transfer from its base at Europa House in Barcroft Street to new headquarters at Frecheville Court next
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Brewery bosses meet villagers over parking fury
TOTTINGTON traders will today be told the outcome of a meeting to discuss the future of the pay and display car park which has caused fury in the village. Since charges were introduced at the privately-owned car park behind the Robin Hood pub in Market
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Lucy’s on the up
LUCY Ashburner has a head for business - not for heights! But the 24-year-old businesswoman from Ramsbottom took the plunge by investing £70,000 in two German manufactured "spider lift" hydraulic aerial platforms which can rise 15 metres. The machines
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Claire’s special ‘bridesmaid’ bo-wows wedding guests!
WHEN Jonathan and Claire Maplesden started planning the biggest day of their lives, they were determined not to leave anyone out. So when they walked down the aisle of St Thomas and St John's Church in Radcliffe, they were joined by their favourite four-legged
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Fun day cash boost for Pets in Need
IT was animal magic all the way when a Tottington-based pets charity staged its annual garden party and open day. Visitors to the event organised by Pets in Need were able to meet many of the animals cared for by the charity. More than 600 people went
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39-unit property portfolio goes on the market
A 39-unit portfolio comprising three residential properties in Bury is up for sale with an asking price of more than £4.2 million. Acting on behalf of Bury-based Kendal Build, Allsop's have been instructed to sell the portfolio, held in three modern
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Asma finds the Route to success
THE Routeways to Work programme is pointing the way forward for one local beautician. For the scheme, designed to assist people from the ethnic minorities into employment, has helped Asma Akhtar. She is now the proud owner of Ashi's Beauty Lounge based
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Tributes to top officer as de dies, ages 51
ONE of Bury Council's top officers has died just weeks after stepping down due to ill health. Philip Allen (51) only recently retired after 32 years with the authority. He died on Monday after a long battle against cancer. Proud to be a Bury man, born
