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Fire crews help out in floods drama
BURY firefighters joined a mammoth rescue operation to evacuate residents from flood-stricken areas of the country. Group commander Martyn Ward and his crew from Heywood's water rescue unit scrambled to Banbury in Oxfordshire where they carried out hundreds
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Provett set to sign on
JIM Provett is expected to sign for Bury by the end of the week. Having been a regular face around Gigg Lane during the pre-season campaign, the former Hartlepool United goalkeeper has had plenty of time to get used to his new surroundings. But Chris
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Haslam out to impress boss
STEVEN Haslam has said he wants to grab his second opportunity of League football with both hands. Having previously tasted the high life with Sheffield Wednesday in the Premiership, the 27-year-old defender admitted it was a confidence-sapping blow
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Balloon race for Shakers
FOREVER Bury are running their annual balloon race at their Fun Day on Sunday at Gigg Lane. Everyone is welcome down to the club from 12.30-4.30pm, and it's not too late to enter the main event - with a grand prize of £200. Simply collect your form
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Shakers face fight for Clarke
NORTHERN Ireland Under-21 midfielder Richard Clarke is not short of admirers as he looks for a route into English football. The young midfielder scored for the Shakers against Hyde United on Monday night to cap a performance which underlines his growing
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Alexander not playing by numbers
KEITH Alexander isn't about to get himself tied-up with numbers. At the start of this week, the Shakers had 15 professional players tied to contracts, with three others mulling over offers from the club. For most of the summer, Alexander has been pleading
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Meteoric rise for Leonard
TWO months ago, plasterer Ben Leonard was lining-up for Pack Horse Celtic in the final of the Meadowhall Sunday League Cup in his hometown of Sheffield. This week, the 23-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing a dream move to Bury, after agreeing
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Kenyon Cup latest
Result Walshaw Sports 3 Prestwich Heys 2. All other games postponed due to waterlogged pitches Fixtures (All evening games 6.30pm kick-off) Saturday (2.30pm): Bury GSOB v Old Standians A; Bolton Wyresdale v Walshaw Sports; Heywood St James v Stand
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Lupton takes the honours
RADCLIFFE Athletic Club's Anna Lupton was on top form when she triumphed in the Turnslack Fell Race - finishing only seven seconds outside the ladies' course record. Lupton ran the eight-mile event at Littleborough on Saturday, in its 30th year, in one
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Super Cartwright's double success
Lisa Cartwright was celebrating after completing a brilliant hat-trick at the Bolton Tennis Competition. The Hawkshaw player was in superb form to clean up at the annual tournament - winning the singles, ladies and mixed doubles events. In a highly-entertaining
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Vinit plans double assault
STAR man Vinit Indulkar is leading Walshaw's double assault on glory this season. The Sycamore Road side face their most important three days of the campaign. The Tottington club take on Tonge in their rearranged Lancashire Knockout quarter-final tomorrow
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Can you help find missing dog Scoop?
A heartbroken dog lover has appealled for the return of his beloved jack russell after it went missing on Sunday evening. David Stanley (38) of Cheshire, was visiting friends in Whitefield when four-year-old Scoop went missing. Scoop has a serious heart
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Firefighters to appeal against punishments
THREE Bury firefighters carpeted over a sleeping row while on duty are to appeal against their punishments next month. Firemen Keith Hadley and Dave Adamson received written warnings after being found guilty of using "unauthorised resting facilities"