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Family flees as car fire spreads to home
BUNGLING thieves set a house on fire after they tried to steal a car parked on the driveway. Umba Mbumba and her two children, ten-year-old Edwina and Olivia (8) were forced to flee in their nightclothes in the middle of the night from their home in
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Nadine’s place at top lunch
AN entrepreneur from Radcliffe has been chosen to attend a prestigious Women of the Year lunch and awards ceremony in London later this month. Nadine Lewis will rub shoulders with a guest list of more than 450 "extraordinary individuals" at the event
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Jobs go as firms merge
A LONG-established textile company in Bury has shed 18 jobs as part of a merger to maintain manufacturing at its factory in Walshaw Road. Andrew Textile Industries has amalgamated with Rawtenstall-based Webron Marling Ltd to create a single business
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Volunteers needed to visit prisoners in cells
CARING volunteers are being sought by the police in Bury to ensure people in custody are being cared for. Greater Manchester Police Authority's Independent Custody Visiting scheme gives the local community the opportunity to monitor the welfare of people
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Track work set to cause delays
METROLINK commuters will face disruption next summer during multi-million pound works to replace sections of worn-out track. Replacement buses will ferry passengers to stops along the Bury-Altrincham line throughout the duration of the major project.
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Museum plan in cash crisis
BURY'S Fusilier Museum project faces a financial crisis after it lost out on a vital £350,000 grant. An emergency meeting of the steering group behind the museum will take place next week after the setback. Now officials are making "urgent appeals"
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Nurses' plea for 'doomed' ward 30
HEALTH bosses are being pressed to extend their consultation AND seek the views of patients and their families before deciding whether to close a ward for the elderly at Fairfield Hospital. The plans could still be referred to the Secretary of State
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Pupils hit the pavements and not the roads
BAGS more energy - that's children from a Greenmount school who helped to promote a healthier and more environmentally-friendly approach to travelling. The youngsters walked to Holly Mount Primary as part of a special "In Town Without My Car Day". The
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Fireworks Big Bang launches amnesty
FIRE chiefs in Bury are hoping their first-ever firework amnesty is a sparkling success. The scheme was launched last Thursday in spectacular style when 1.5 tonnes of dangerous and illegal fireworks were blown upat Holcombe Moor Army Training Camp.
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TV star Judith in town for show
WELL-known TV travel presenter Judith Chalmers will make Bury her destination next Wednesday. The Manchester-born broadcaster will return to her roots to be guest of honour at a WA Shearings roadshow at the Elizabethan Suite at Bury Town Hall. The event
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Nazi death march survivor dies at 86
A SECOND World War veteran from Bury, who survived a 932-mile death march', has died peacefully in his sleep in New Zealand. Ron Malone was captured in Crete by the Germans in June 1941 and spent the next four years as a prisoner of war (POW), working
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Kate’s Street dreams
THE dream of walking down television's most famous cobbled street is one step closer to reality for a Tottington High School pupil after she was named one of the top drama students in the country. Kate Dobson (15) was one of only five students in the
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Bravery award for shot police officer
A POLICE officer from Bury who was shot during an armed siege and six colleagues who risked their lives to rescue him have been recognised for their bravery. PC David Lomas was hit in the shoulder at point-blank range while trying to arrest Stephen Hensby
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Casper pledge on Hurst deal
CHRIS Casper has high hopes of turning Glynn Hurst's loan move from Shrewsbury Town into a permanent deal. The 30-year-old striker, who has scored four goals in his first three starts at Gigg Lane, has indicated that he wants to leave the Shrews after
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Danny Swailes ready to stop the rot
FORMER Gigg Lane favourite Danny Swailes says he will put personal feelings aside to stop the Shakers in their tracks. The 27-year-old defender spent nine years with Bury before moving on to Macclesfield at the height of the club's financial crisis two
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Firm unveils best year ever
RECORD results have crowned the most successful year in the history of Radcliffe-based James Halstead PLC. The group, which in April received royal recognition for its buoyant exports, has revealed significant increases in turnover and pre-tax profits
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Company loses fight for survival
AN engineering company which traded for more than 120 years in Bury before moving out of town has lost its fight for survival after going into administration. Management at Sandusky Walmsley have told staff at its headquarters at Crompton Way in Astley
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Homes at risk from mill blaze
FORTY firefighters battled to stop a blaze at a Bury mill spreading to nearby homes. Residents next to Greenbrook Mill off Haslam Street in Chesham were not evacuated but were ordered to stay in doors as thick smoke enveloped surrounding streets as flames
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Injured soldier special guest at tram naming
A BRAVE soldier who lost a leg in an explosion in Afghanistan was guest of honour at a tram-naming ceremony on the Metrolink line. Fusilier Andy Barlow was permitted leave from hospital to formally unveil Metrolink's Lancashire Fusilier tram during a
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Editor hears good news!
THE editor of The Independent swapped the newsroom for a trip down Memory Lane as guest of honour at the Bury Grammar Boys School annual awards ceremony. Simon Kelner, former pupil and now old boy' at the Tenterden Street school, joined pupils, parents
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Ex-soldier takes over as head at high school
A FORMER soldier is settling into his new role as headteacher of Castlebrook High School in Unsworth. And one of Mr Tony Roberts' first jobs was to preside over the school's presentation of certificates to former pupils who left in the summer. Guest
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Charity makes its move to help needy families
A CHARITY has completed a move to new premises to extend its service of affordable furniture for low income families and those on benefits. ReBuild, now based in Park Road, Fernhill in Bury, collects unwanted furniture and other household goods and sell
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Business advice
Everyone has heard the expression, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." Business owners should take notice of this advice when assigning responsibility and never give too much control to one employee. All businesses should have a system of internal
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New sales manager
PHIL Alton has joined Bury-based Pennine Telecom as sales manager. He said: "By keeping ahead of technologies available in the marketplace, Pennine Telecom is well placed to provide the right solution for its customers' needs. It is my intention to create
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Business show at G-Mex
BURY-based Global Telecoms & Technology is one of more than 100 organisations to take part in a national business event in Manchester later this year. The B2B North West show will be staged at G-Mex on November 22 and 23. The event, organised by B2B
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Losses wiped out by JD sports group
BURY-based John David (JD) Group, which operates more than 400 sports and fashion stores nationwide, has wiped out previous losses to post a pre-tax profit of £3.229 million. And the interim half-year results to July 29 also disclose that revenue has
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Duo earn their business wings
TWO young entrepreneurs are reflecting on success after launching their own business to supply motorists with replacement wing mirrors. And Philip Seaton (25), and 30-year-old Steven Speed, who run their online company from Moyse Avenue in Bury, have
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Festival has varied menu for all tastes
LIONEL Bart would not have been short of inspiration if he had come to Bury to write his musical Oliver! The town is enjoying its first food and drink festival, and there's a lot more on the menu than just pease pudding and saveloys. The gastronomic
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Disgust over ward closure
I WRITE with utter disgust that Ward 30 at Fairfield General Hospital is to close. My mother was a patient on this ward last year where, unfortunately, she died. The nursing care received by her while she was on the ward was absolutely fantastic. The
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We should focus our efforts on the next phase for Pimhole
WE read with concern the letter from Jimmy Hill, chairman of the Pimhole Residents Association. It is apparent that either he has not grasped the fundamental idea of what a Renewal Area is about or he is trying to make mischief! As the name suggests
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Health care changes notice has left me feeling confused
I WRITE regarding the notice placed by the NHS (Bury Times, September 28), headed Health Care in Bury is Changing'. In the paragraph what services will be available at Fairfield Hospital? it is stated that Fairfield will provide acute medicine and an
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Apologise for being old?
IT was interesting to read about the ward closure at Fairfield General Hospital. I am wondering how the Trust does not "anticipate an impact on patients" in this case. Why has it not been explained just exactly where the patients are going? Will they
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What will happen to elderly population
I FELT compelled to write regarding the closure of Ward 30 at Fairfield Hospital. What are the Trust going to do with our growing elderly population? Are they expecting elderly spouses to travel to other hospitals in the Trust, such as Rochdale or North
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Tortoise weigh-in event went well
THE Autumn weigh-in' organised by the British Chelonia Group at Wilkinson's store in Bury was a roaring success on Saturday September 16. Large queues formed of owners of tortoises and terrapins from all over the region and 73 animals were seen and checked
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Pay-as-you-throw laws soon?
ACCORDING to a non-red, top newspaper, the BBC's Real Story programme was supplied with a list of 30 town halls currently fitting microchips to wheelie bins following a series of reports from around the country that authorities have been quietly incorporating
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Thatcher sold ‘family silver’ too . . .
COUNCILLOR Bob Bibby (Letters, September 28) accuses the Labour council of being Sinful for selling off the family silver'. He must have a short memory. Does he not remember Margaret Thatcher's Tory government's mass sell-off in the 1980s? People in glass
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Parks and the market are the council's priority
READING Councillor Connolly's damnation of Councillor Bibby (Opposition party does not have to balance the books'), I noticed a few words directed at Councillor Bibby which one could conceive relate to Councillor Connolly - "emotive language", "vacuous
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Drivers showed no concern for injured son
ON Sunday October 8 at around 12.15pm I was unfortunate to be involved in a three car accident on the dual carriageway near Tesco in Bury. My car was at a standstill in a traffic queue when a car went into the back of me after another had crashed into
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Thanks to those who came to help
ON behalf of my son and myself, I would like to say a big thank you to the members of staff from the Millgate Centre and the nearby car park who came to our aid when my son collapsed recently. I would also like to thank all the members of the public
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Balancing the books - that's Labour's job
I refer to Coun Connolly's letter last week (Opposition Party does not have to balance the books'. This opening header says it all! It is the responsibility of the Labour group to balance the books and set the budget. But having said this, I am sure
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Recycle — I would if I could!
I REFER to Brown Bin Saga (October 5, 2006). I too approached Bury Council for a brown bin, as I have a 100ft garden and would like to recycle as much as possible. I went through exactly the same procedure as your correspondent, Judi. First it was "
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Searching for a relative?
FOLLOWING the success of Who Do You Think You Are? the BBC are making a new genealogy show and we are looking for contributors. Are you looking for a long lost family member? Then we may be able to help you. We are making a new series for the BBC and
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Proud history will make way for shops
IT would appear that the destruction of the centre of Bury is to go ahead, whether ordinary people like it or not. I refer to old buildings on The Rock which reflect Bury's proud history. These will be replaced by mundane, characterless buildings. I
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Car boot sale is a chance to book more motorists
LIKE the writer of last week's letter (Supporting the town centre traders ended with a fine'), I too fell foul of the parasites who prey on unsuspecting motorists while visiting the car boot sale on the athletic ground on Sunday morning. I thought (stupidly
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Receipts, please!
AS a resident of north Bury, I have been shopping locally during the summer for clothing and household items. I have been pleased at the convenience this has provided, plus the satisfaction of supporting local businesses. I have, however, been concerned
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Take care of the pennies, and the Lowry
In my letter to the Bury Times, dated September 21, I made an offer to Mark Sanders to suggest ways to cut out council expenses - the point of my offer being to save our Lowry. This offer wasn't taken up so I am now going public. The following may seem
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Mill House helps to make life better
IT was my great pleasure to attend the recent coffee morning at Mill House, off Walmersley Old Road, to meet the residents, staff and professionals. The charity Making Space opened Mill House earlier this year. It provides permanent furnished accommodation
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Anti-social adults can be to blame
I WRITE in support of Lauren from Ramsbottom (It's not always teenagers who are anti-social', Bury Times, October 5) on the topic of teenagers being labelled anti-social. Even the police take this attitude and see teenagers and blame them first and
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Sport provision is very healthy
IN reply to the letter (Sport was once a popular pastime', Bury Times, October 5). I am pleased to inform your correspondent Peter Coupe that sport and the opportunity for activity has never been in as healthier position for the borough as it is today
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Football pitches are used to their fullest every week
I would like to reply to a letter (Sport was once a popular pastime, Bury Times, October 5). I am the chairman of Hoyles and Clarence Park Sports Club. Mr Peter Coupe refers to his sunny day walk' and his obvious despair at not being able to see a game
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Doctors fight to save chainsaw man's hand
A TRAINEE teacher underwent a three-hour operation on his right hand after a chainsaw accident. Neil Brandwood, a former Bury Times journalist, was chopping down trees in the garden of his mother's home in Unsworth on Sunday when the chainsaw blade cut
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Guns handed in during amnesty
THREE firearms have been handed in to Bury Police since the launch of an amnesty last week. They were among the first to be surrendered in the Greater Manchester Police Gun Hand In. The campaign urges people to hand in any illegally-held weapons, imitation
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Fusiliers’ concert for church
BURY Parish Church will be "drumming" up support for its £300,000 Step Inside Appeal with a concert next week. Entertainment will be provided by the Band and Drums of the Fusiliers' Association (Lancashire) and the Pipes and Drums of the Scots Guards
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Flat death: ‘natural causes’
AN alcoholic who collapsed in his Bury flat died from natural causes, an inquest heard. Edward Fury was only discovered on the floor of his living room a few days later when his partner's family were forced to climb through a window of his first floor
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‘Spin dryer’ firefighter keeps job
A FIREMAN captured on video being spun in an industrial sized tumble dryer while on duty has kept his job. Andy Bruce, from Radcliffe, and three colleagues were suspended after footage of the prank appeared on a website. In the film, Mr Bruce is seen
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‘Joe’ trial set to start
A BURY teenager is to stand trial next week, accused of murdering schoolboy Joe Geeling. The 15-year-old defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted at an earlier hearing to killing 11-year-old Joe. The trial opens on Monday and is due
