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Bus drivers out in first day of strike
BUS drivers go on strike today after 11th hour talks to reach a pay deal agreement broke down. Drivers at First voted in favour of industrial action during a two-week ballot earlier this month, and the first of four 24-hour strikes was scheduled
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Rules block poll for elected mayor
BURY Council will not hold another mayoral referendum — despite plans to shake up local government. All local authorities must decide between two styles of leadership by the end of the year. They can either choose to be run by an elected mayor, similar
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Schools revamp could be sooner than expected
A MOVE to modernise or extend five high Schools in Bury could be carried out earlier than planned. Bury Council hopes to spend £187 million on new buildings for Derby, Elton and Elms Bank high schools, with substantial modernisation at Broad
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MD accused of planning law breach
A BUSINESSMAN has appeared in court accused of breaking planning laws. Mark Seddon, managing director of Pennine Industries, is alleged to have installed a metal fence, gates and roller shutter door at Fold Mill, in Bradley Fold, without planning
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New meets old as police remember founding father
VISITORS flocked to the famous Peel Tower on Sunday for a vintage celebration of the town’s most famous son. Hundreds joined officers from Ramsbottom’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) on Holcombe Hill to mark 180 years of the police force
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Strong armed Adam is set to defend his title
WHILE most town markets can be found selling black puddings, one trader at Bury Market prefers throwing them. Adam Arthern, a porter on Bury Market, is busy training to defend his title as the world’s Black Pudding Throwing Champion.
