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Alex Ferguson performs Red Hall opening
A FITTING figure from the football world performed the official opening of the Red Hall Hotel - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. To add to the “red” connection, it turned out predecessor Sir Matt Busby attended the opening of the Red Hall
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Jail for man who threatened police officers with gun
A man who threatened two police officers with a gun has been jailed. Adrian Lee Taylor, 27, of Lonsdale Street, Bury, admitted possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of cocaine with intent to supply at Manchester
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Radio stars' charity challenge takes them to Gigg Lane
Fans attending Bury’s home match against Lincoln tomorrow may spot two familiar faces. Radio presenters Lee Partridge and Richard Williams have set themselves a charity challenge - to watch a match at all 92 English Football League and Premier
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Shakers tot on road to victory
FAN-tastic tot Alfie MacDonald could help Bury FC win its first honour of the new season! For the six-month-old baby is representing the Shakers in the final of Johnstone’s Paints Trophy Tot competition. Now, Bury fans are being urged to show their
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Employers warned of swine flu impact
Companies are being warned they could face staff absenteeism of up to 25 per cent as a consequence of a Swine flu escalation. The alert comes as NHS bosses have drawn up plans to reduce the impact of swine flu on key services as the number
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Jobless rate is up
UNEMPLOYMENT in Bury has risen, according to the latest statistics released. The jobless figure has increased to 4.2 per cent, with the total claimants for Job Seekers’ Allowance rising to 4,796. Unemployment across Greater Manchester has also risen
