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Disabled fan in 'abuse' claims
THE Football Association is investigating a claim by a disabled Bury fan that he was sworn at and verbally abused by an official of a rival soccer club. Although 26-year-old Ben Miles did receive an apology from the chief executive of Macclesfield Town
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Tariq wants to leave his own legacy
THERE is a real sense of history, expectation and pressure that comes with the role of being professional at Radcliffe, but that will not stop current incumbent Usman Tariq trying to leave his legacy to match those of cricketing luminaries such as Sir
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Scott backs signings to lift Shakers
PAUL Scott is hoping the winning attitude of some of the Shakers' new signings will rub off on the rest of the squad. Bury's third longest-serving player, behind Dave Challinor and Colin Woodthorpe, the utility man is due some success after three tough
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Nikki helps to launch a dream
A CORONATION Street star went back to her roots and helped a fundraising night go like a dream. Nikki Sanderson - Weatherfield hairdresser Candice Stowe - appeared at an event at Summerseat Garden Centre to help raise money to rebuild the church community
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Car man's machete gang attack ordeal
Three masked men threatened a man with a machete, an axe and a crowbar as they attempted to steal a car from his drive. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Second Avenue, Bury, at about 8pm last night. The gang approached a man
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Website boost for patients and health campaigners
PATIENTS and health campaigners in Radcliffe can access a new resource offering news, information and contacts. For the Patients' Council, an independent group of people with long-term health conditions, has launched its new website. It is aimed at
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Outdoor cinema open to vote
FILM fans have the chance to choose which movie will be shown at an open air cinema in Ramsbottom. The town's Real2Reel cinema club plans to hold its first outdoor screening at Ramsbottom Cricket Club on September 13. Organisers have drawn up a shortlist
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Coronation Street star goes back to school
CORONATION Street brickie Jason Grimshaw went back to school to brush up on his construction skills. Actor Ryan Thomas picked up tips in the trade of his Weatherfield persona from students at Castlebrook High School's new construction centre. He officially
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Judges decide rapist will serve minimum sentence
AN ex-soldier from Radcliffe who raped a woman while her boyfriend lay bound and gagged, has failed to persuade top judges to cut his minimum jail term. Allan Baxter (24) was jailed for life at Bolton Crown Court in June last year after admitting six
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Prolific street robber has prison sentence cut
A PROLIFIC street robber with more than 130 criminal convictions to his name has won a reduction in the minimum length of time he must spend behind bars. Mark Liam Merron (36), of Dartmouth Road, Whitefield, was sentenced to indefinite imprisonment for
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Christmas in July for CD singers
NEARLY 400 Bury schoolchildren are getting the chance to celebrate Christmas early - and become budding pop stars! They are all taking part in a charity festive CD recording project in aid of school funds. The youngsters, aged between seven and 11,