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Former newsagent Alan dies after long illness
WELL-known former Bury newsagent Alan Booth, who played a role in various aspects of community life, has died at the age of 79. Mr Booth, whose popular shop was in The Mall, died at Bury Hospice on Sunday after a long illness. He is survived by his wife
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Schools hope for share of millions to raise standards
BURY could share a £50 million jackpot to raise standards in secondary schools. Council bosses have agreed to join the Greater Manchester Challenge which aims to emulate the success of a similar scheme in London. The challenge would focus on all aspects
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Local hero John is first name on new memorial
SNOOKER legend John Spencer has become the first person to be named on a memorial at the new East Lancashire Crematorium. The 71-year-old three times world champion, who was born and bred in Radcliffe, died at Bury Hospice a year ago after a three-year
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Gratitude drives dad to victory
A PUB landlord driven by his daughter's triumph over cancer has won a charity golf tournament. Tony Hooley (40) and team-mates Paul Jones, Gary Hill and Brian Kane beat 27 other contenders at the Ciao Italia UK annual golf tournament at Manchester Golf