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Figures for Bury runaways
More than 450 young people in Bury run away from home each year. The figure was released by North West charity, The Relationships Centre, which says dealing with these incidents costs Bury taxpayers more than £1.5 million a year. Three years ago, The
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Help for people with eating disorders
People in Bury with eating disorders can seek help on their doorstep. The Priory Highbank Eating Disorder Service is offering free professional advice for people suffering directly or indirectly from disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Dr Kay Callender
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Transformers battle the Simpsons!
IT's the clash of the titans at the cinema this week. The massive metal monsters the Transformers will do battle at the box office with the giant yellow doughball that is Homer Simpson. The long-awaited Simpsons movie opens this week, at the same time
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Kind-hearted Sarah's 18th birthday gift to Christie's
Generous Sarah Ross raised £520 for charity by hosting a curry buffet in her garden to celebrate her 18th birthday. Instead of presents, Sarah, who lives in Whitefield, asked for donations to Christie Hospital. Sarah, who attended Bury Grammar School
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Towler reopens after makeover
THE Towler Inn in Walmersley Road, Bury, has reopened after three months, following an extensive refurbishment. Husband and wife team Shaun and Janette Fitzsimon took over the pub two and a half years ago. And the success of their venture has worn off
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Mother's 12-month wait for action on damp problem
A YEAR-long wait has ended for single mum Karen Goulding after damp in her young daughter's bedroom was finally tackled. Karen, of Broad Oak Lane, Bury, feared conditions in the bedroom were making five-year-old Victoria ill. The 36-year-old said she