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Efe Sodje still plotting a successful season for Bury
EFE Sodje is confident the Shakers can still mount a promotion push — despite a disappointing start to the season. The 36-year-old centre-half has played in enough promotion-winning campaigns to know what it takes, and he believes Bury are still capable
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Angry Knill demands an improved display
ALAN Knill has called for strong characters to drag Bury out of their current slump in form. The Shakers manager was furious that his side surrendered two sloppy goals in being defeated against Accrington Stanley on Saturday — the side’s fifth loss in
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A milestone for parish church Friday concerts
A RECITAL at Bury Parish Church tomorrow marks a milestone in the Friday lunchtime musical performances. For the latest concert will be the 200th since the Rev John Findon, Rector of Bury, decided to bring music to a local audience at a modest price
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Last-ditch talks to stop bus strike
BUS drivers’ union representatives were last night locked in talks with company bosses in a last-ditch attempt to avert tomorrow’s scheduled strike action. Commuters and shoppers are preparing for transport chaos tomorrow in expectation of
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50 years ago: From the Radcliffe Times of September 11, 1959
Hundreds of fish were found dead in a pond at Ainsworth Hall after being poisoned. John C Bidgood, MP for Bury and Radcliffe, prepared to defend his seat in a general election. Radcliffe’s Jimmy Sandiford came third in the Manx two-day trial on
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Cricket star Sobers in hospital following fatal road accident
RADCLIFFE Cricket Club professional Gary Sobers was injured when the car he was driving hit a cattle truck. Mr Sobers and passenger Tom Dewdney, West Indian cricket professional for Darwen, were treated in a Midlands hospital for cuts, bruises and shock
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Universities in business link
BUSINESS Link Northwest and the North West Universities Association have pledged to work in partnership to enhance the service provided to businesses in the region. The signing of the agreement between the two organisations is a milestone in their alliance
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Academy to focus on sales
GREATER Manchester Chamber has launched a new sales academy to help businesses improve their selling techniques during the downturn. The new academy, which is being run by Business Support Solutions (BSS), shows how companies can get every
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Pots of ideas for a tidy-up
A RADCLIFFE estate is looking spick and span thanks to the hard work of residents. For members of St Thomas’ Estate Tenants’ and Residents’ Association spent a day filling two large skips with litter collected in the area. They also held a planting
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Registration boost for car dealers
A BURY dealership moved into top gear with an influx of orders in the run up to this month’s new car registrations. Perrys Vauxhall in Crostons Road welcomed the orders for the brand new 59 plate cars. The 59 plates are significant as they mark the end
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Church opens its doors for history tour
A CHURCH in Radcliffe is throwing open its doors this weekend as part of the national Heritage Open Days initiative. St Mary’s Parish Church, in Churchgate, will have a host of things for visitors to see and experience from tomorrow until Sunday as part
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Well done to all pupils
I WOULD just like to say congratulations to all those who did well in their exams this year. I know there always seems to be record results, but it is great to see young people working hard at school and doing well. They deserve our praise and encouragement
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Driver should just pay-up
So, Michael Wellock seemed to think that he is above the law ( September 2). Let’s be honest about this — nobody likes paying parking charges. Mr Wellock found a car park close to his doctor that was free and thought it would save him
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Tories use majority to stop debate
Despite the length of his response to my letter, I note that Bernard Slingsby did not challenge the facts. This I must consider progress in itself. Furthermore if he reads it again, he will see that I was not simply attacking the current administration
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Pet charity day a big hit
May I thank all those people who were involved in making the Pets in Need open day and dog show a huge success. All the committee, volunteers, and Tony the Music Man worked very hard. It was so well supported that it made the efforts of everyone very
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Cash will help animal charity
Animal Aid would like to thank the people of Bury for their generosity in raising £94 at a recent street collection. The money will help fund our peaceful campaigns and our important educational work on all aspects of animal cruelty. For more information
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Cancer patients need help with winter fuel bills
I am writing to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s campaign to freeze out fuel poverty for cancer patients. Rising fuel prices have affected many of us, but for cancer patients the effects can be even more keenly felt. Spending longer periods at home
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Councillors’ payments are strictly enforced
I refer to Mr Nally’s letter (September 3) and thought it would be helpful to answer the points he made regarding councillors' travelling expenses. We operate a scheme of allowances which is published in the council’s constitution which is publicly available
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Why I avoid using retail site car park
I have also been “caught” for leaving the Moorgate retail park. After having written to Central Ticketing, I was advised that leaving the site will result in a penalty charge. Similarly to last week’s other reader, I had purchased some small items at
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Expenses: I support efforts to clean up politics
I have read with great interest comments made by John Nally regarding councillors’ travel expenses. I have known Mr Nally for many years and have no doubt regarding his sincerity and integrity in his efforts in bringing these questions into the public
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I did not urge Scots to release Al Megrahi: MP
Mrs James (Prestwich and Whitefield Guide, Radcliffe Times and Bury Times September 3) repeats a lie when she states “We have an MP Ivan Lewis advising the Scottish Government that it is right to release a murderer to Libya”. As I made it clear at the
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So let’s work together for Radcliffe
The future of Radcliffe is more important than Labour/Tory political squabbles. I have now almost completed my first 90 days as a councillor. As a resident of Radcliffe for over 20 years, being elected to represent the local community is one of my proudest
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Top boss stops off on cycle tour
THE SUPREMO of supermarket giant Asda visited the company’s Radcliffe store last Friday as part of a mammoth sponsored bike ride. Andy Bond, chief executive of Asda, made a stop at the Radcliffe store en route from Land’s End to John O’Groats. He is
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Wartime friends to remember retired accountant
WARTIME friends of a retired accountant who died alone in a seaside flat will remember him at a special funeral in Radcliffe this month. John Woods, whose father Frank Unsworth Woods was headmaster of Bury High School, had not been seen by friends for
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Cleaning up in recession
WHO says the recession is bad for business — certainly not Jon Cooper, whose company has been cooking up a storm during the downturn. His Whitefield-based oven valeting firm, Ovenu, is reporting record trading figures as consumers shift towards a “make
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World stage for trampoline trio
THE sky’s the limit for three Radcliffe girls chosen to represent Great Britain in the World Trampoline Championships. Sisters Nicole and Natasha Short, together with Sasha Carter, will travel to St Petersburg in Russia in November to take part in the
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Terror as car crashes into a garden
A mother told of her terror as she and her young son watched a car crash into her back garden yards from their kitchen. Ben Pollitt, aged three, was in his highchair when the vehicle plunged off a car park and landed just outside a window. Mum Amanda
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Thieves target church in thefts of valuable stone
THIEVES stole more than £1,000 worth of valuable stones when they targeted a church in Tottington. St Anne’s Church was singled out in what was the third reported incident of its kind in the area in the last few weeks. A coping stone
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Millwood move plan shunned by MP
MP IVAN Lewis has slammed plans to move Millwood Special School to Radcliffe, describing them as a “sham”. Bury Council plans to build a new school for Millwood on Radcliffe Riverside High School’s Abden Street site. The proposal was
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Firm celebrates third major tunnel contract
COMMUTERS who have travelled along this country’s major thoroughfares may not realise that they have a Bury manufacturer to thank, in part, for their safe passage. Ductwork specialist Senior Hargreaves is the national leader for parts used in tunnel
