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Superman apologises for shaky form
WAYNE Brown has apologised to Shakers supporters for his mistakes that have cost Bury goals in their last three games. The 32-year-old goalkeeper has been at fault for opposition strikes in the games against Crewe, Torquay and Tranmere and he is desperate
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Guitarist plays at lunchtime
GUITARIST Robin Hill will be the star attraction at next week’s United Reformed Church of St Andrew and St George lunchtime concert in Bolton on Thursday next week. Born in Huddersfield and educated at Bolton School, Robin has gained an international
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Comedian explores fear
AWARD winning comedian Jason Cook brings his third solo show Fear to Manchester on Wednesday October 21. The show at the Frog and Bucket, on Oldham Street, is an epic tale of one man’s journey through his own psychological minefield. Jason said: “
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Hong Kong’s women film directors in focus
FEMALE directors from Hong Kong will be celebrated in a new season at the Cornerhouse in Manchester which starts tomorrow. Visible Secrets: Hong Kong’s Women Filmmakers will showcase the imagination and vibrancy of these directors and their work through
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Suzanne’s dreaming of a Lowry Christmas
THE transition from pop star to actor can be a tough one, as Gareth Gates can tell you. But for another reality TV pop star, the struggle has paid off. Suzanne Shaw shot to fame as a member of Hear’Say, but the band split after just two years, citing
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Boro get the FA Cup buzz
GERRY Luczka has targeted the FA Cup first round as a realistic ambition as he prepares his Radcliffe Borough side for their tie at Workington Town on Saturday. Boro have never been further than the first round — they were beaten 4-1 by York City at
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Jazz pianist at The Met
PIANIST and composer Huw Warren brings his award winning jazz to The Met, in Bury, next Thursday. Huw has developed exceptional international collaborations that bring together his influences of classical, folk, Brazilian and jazz in his own compositions
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Old Boys compound Town's misery
BURY Grammar School Old Boys enjoyed the best result of the weekend with a 4-0 win at Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division neighbours Radcliffe Town. The Old Boys went into the match looking for their first-back-to-back win of the campaign while
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Worker suffers burns in spillage
AN investigation is under way at a Bury textile firm after an employee received minor burns following a spillage of caustic soda. The accident happened in the production area of Milliken Industrials in Wellington Street, and the injured worker was treated
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Bus strikes set to rumble on
BUS drivers staged another walkout on Monday as First company bosses and union representatives remained in deadlock over a pay row. Drivers picketed outside their depot in Rochdale Road, Bury, for the fifth time as passengers endured more misery. Company
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Former head dies aged 94
A FORMER headmaster of two Tottington primary schools has died aged 94. Jack Kinsey died on Saturday September 26. He was appointed headteacher at Tottington Methodist School in 1964 and was the first headteacher at the newly-opened Tottington South
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Shakers fans ejected from ground at Torquay match
FIVE Bury fans were ejected from the ground during the second half of the club’s game at Torquay last Saturday. Stewards at Plainmoor, the home of Torquay United FC, say the spectators had breached stadium regulations. A Torquay United spokesman said
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Springside Primary School shut over asbestos worries
SPRINGSIDE Primary School in Walmersley has been closed after an increased level of asbestos was believed to have been found in the building. Regular tests were carried out at the school for some time after it was discovered that asbestos materials
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Staff blamed for boss being taken to court
THE boss of a kitchen company has blamed his staff for being taken to court accused of conspiring to defraud customers. Vance Miller, of Cemetery Road, Ramsbottom, agreed with a witness who pointed the finger of blame at employees of the firm
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Knill's joy with his young charges
ALAN Knill has hailed Bury’s young guns after his side extended their unbeaten run to five games. After an indifferent start to the season, the Shakers look to be rediscovering the form that took them to within one goal of automatic promotion last season
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Bikers set for Rake test
CYCLING: Ramsbottom will once again play host to some of the country’s best cyclists when Lancashire Road Club stages its famous Rake hill climb on Sunday. The event, which dates back more than 60 years, is regarded as one of the richest yard-for-yard
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Armed raid shopkeeper pleads for better lights
A SHOPKEEPER has appealed for better street lighting after armed robbers threatened his staff. Bharat Patel, owner of Vimla Convenience Store in Radcliffe, believes the area around his shop is too dark and says he does not feel safe. Although there
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Cast a vote for your favourite film classic
FILM fans are being asked to vote for their favourite classic which could be featured at an exclusive one-off showing. Smith Knight Fay Volkswagen is hosting the Timeless Polo Film Festival to launch the latest model of the Polo. Voting for people’s
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Disabled pupil calls on Tory leader to help fight for school's future
A DISABLED pupil has asked Conservative leader David Cameron to help fight for the future of Radcliffe Riverside High School. Emily Riley, aged 12, met Mr Cameron on Sunday during a private visit to Radcliffe Girls’ and Boys’ Club. She
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Finalists will be on song to win Powersound title
SINGERS have just 24 nerve-wracking hours left to prepare for the grand final of the borough’s Powersound competition. This year’s talent contest started with 36 young singers, who were whittled down to the top 13 in three heats. They will return to
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New hope for mother in search for daughter
A DETERMINED mother has been given fresh hope in her battle to track down her missing two-year-old daughter. Leila Sabra, aged 32, from Whitefield, has travelled to Egypt in the hope of being reunited. She alleges her daughter A’ishah
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Changes for park sport centre plan
A SHOWDOWN meeting to determine whether a sports centre can be built in Heaton Park has been postponed. Goals Soccer Centre (GSC) wants to build 12 mini football pitches and other sports facilities near to the St Margaret’s Road entrance.
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Super slimmer writes book after losing 35 stone
WHEN bingo caller Charlie Walduck hit his mid-thirties he was deemed to be one of Britain’s fattest men. Weighing a staggering 50 stone, and barely able to walk, he was on the brink of suicide. Life was an endless struggle for Charlie who had spent
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VOTE: Computer hotline for pupils to report crime
EIGHT schools in Bury have gone “live” with a revolutionary new computer system to allow pupils to report crime. Non-emergency incidents or matters of concern can be raised in confidence without schoolchildren having to approach a teacher or
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Plan to turn 1920s pub into apartments
A ONCE thriving Ramsbottom pub that was an annual magnet for game fowl enthusiasts may be converted into 10 flats. The Old Dun Horse Hotel, at the junction of Bolton Street and Dundee Street, was built by Thwaites Brewery in the 1920s and held
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£800,000 reservoir project progresses
BURY’S biggest reservoir is being transformed as work progresses on an £800,000 improvement project. British Waterways started draining Elton Reservoir in July and the 923 million litres of water have finally been removed. A massive operation was carried
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X Factor Daniel says: ‘I will not give up’
X FACTOR contestant Daniel Fox has vowed not to give up on his dream after judge Cheryl Cole booted him off the show. The former Bury College student was in tears as he was told he had not made it through to the live finals following his classical performance
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Rebels hit the road to Wembley
FC United are set for the biggest game in their history as they take on Staylbridge Celtic for a place in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. The Rebels have never been this far in the famous old competition since their formation four years ago
