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FANS VIEW: It's looking good for Bury
JUST one week after the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, and things are already looking brighter for the mighty Shakers. Bury secured six points on their away travels after two impressive performances. The first of these timely wins came at Darlington. The
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Liane Llewellyn completes Channel double
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST who works at Fairfield Hospital in Bury has become the first British woman for 14 years to complete a two-way English Channel swim. Liane Llewellyn, aged 27, completed the gruelling swim from Dover to Calais and back in 27 hours and
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Traffic chaos after a bus and car collide
A collision involving a bus and a car brought traffic chaos to Brandlesholme Road in Bury. No-one was injured in the accident outside the Tesco Express at around noon on Saturday. A Volkswagen Golf and a 476 service bus travelling between Bury and Ramsbottom
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Teen defends ‘catch a bus’ award scheme
A TEENAGER has defended a scheme which rewarded him with a certificate for successfully catching a bus. Bobby McHale, from Fishpools in Bury, received the congratulatory note after taking part in the BRAG (Bury and Rochdale Active Generation) scheme.
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Man head butted in pub attack
A man was head butted in an unprovoked assault at a pub in Bury. A 36-year-old man was inside the Derby Arms on Bolton Road at about 11.30pm on July 11, when another man sat next to him. He spoke to the victim before head butting him. The victim
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Restaurant plan for showroom
A FORMER showroom in Radcliffe could be transformed into a restaurant, if Bury Council backs a businessman’s plan. Massoud Shafair, of Rainsough Hill, Prestwich, has asked the council for permission to use the building next door to the Kwik Fit garage
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Cricket match is a big hitter for police and local residents
A BURY park was the focus of Ashes-inspired excitement as neighbourhood police officers and members of the community united for a big-hitting day of cricketing camaraderie. The sun shone down on Openshaw Park as The Blues and Twos — made up of officers
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Shakers fans to be tested on website
BURY fans can now prove on-line that they’re “on the ball” when it comes to soccer knowledge. Serious Trivia has launched 80 club-branded Football League sites, offering fans tailor-made live online club-specific tournaments. For the first time, Bury
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Break-in victim, 45, hits back
A BUSINESSMAN who was attacked and robbed in his own home is launching a new domestic security company to help combat the crooks. Mark Bedward wants to ensure other householders do not have to endure what he did when confronted by masked raiders in June
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Lessons while you lunch
A FREE chance to learn a new skill and socialise over lunch is being offered by Bury libraries and adult learning service. The borough’s over-50s are invited to attend several informal Lunch and Learn classes. A series of taster sessions have been arranged
