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Cashing in on a talent for verse
A poet who suffers from Parkinson’s and has been diagnosed with cancer ran a charity poetry night in Radcliffe for two charities close to his heart. John Dawson, of Canon Street, Radcliffe, held the event at Radcliffe Civic Suite, and helped to
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Suspended sentences for fraud couple
A COUPLE have been given suspended prison sentences after an investigation uncovered a benefit and mortgage fraud. Philomena Donaghy, aged 25, fraudulently received more than £11,000 in benefit payments after claiming to be single and living alone
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Heroic PC up for bravery award after rescuing three people from Prestwich fire
A HEROIC police officer who rescued three people from a burning building in Prestwich has been nominated for a national bravery award. PC David Urie, now part of Bury North neighbourhood policing team, is one of 64 officers around the country who
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‘Animal World was the best first date ever’
THE closure of Animal World has had a particularly emotional impact on a Tottington couple with very special memories of the centre. Married couple Judith and Paul Kelly visited the attraction in Moss Bank Park on their first date in 1999 — which
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Anaerobic digestion plant: Open letter to the Bury Times
Dear Editor We have been following closely the vigorous and often emotive debate among local politicians and people on the anaerobic digestion (AD) facility proposed by Marshall and Peel Environmental at Fletcher Bank Quarry. It is absolutely
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Anaerobic Digestion Plant decision is postponed
A DECISION on the proposed site of an anaerobic digestion plant in Ramsbottom, which has sparked a wave of local opposition, has been delayed until November. The proposals had been due to come before Bury Council’s planning committee on Tuesday
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Fire breaks out after food left on grill pan
A fire broke out after a man left food on a grill pan in Bury this afternoon. The man had become distracted and left his food at a house in Powell Street, but managed to turn the cooker off to distinguish the fire. He shut the kitchen door
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‘Rare complications’ killed a vibrant mum
A 27-year-old mum from Ramsbottom died from “rare complications” just weeks after her first baby was delivered by Caesarean section, an inquest heard. Hayley Constable was admitted to hospital after her surgery wound became infected, but the infection
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Firm’s deal to supply safety seals for rigs
CABLE seal manufacturer Roxtec has completed a deal to supply a series of drilling rig upgrades at the Able shipyard in Hartlepool. Graham O’Hare, managing director of the Bury firm, said its multi-cable transit seals are being supplied to protect
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Upbeat, despite a dip in revenue and profit
BOSSES at Radcliffe-based James Halstead PLC remain positive and focused on the future despite a dip in revenue and pre-tax profits. Results posted for the year ending June 30 show that the manufacturer and international distributor of commercial
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Woman forced to climb out of her car after a two car crash
A woman had to climb out of her car through the passenger door after a collision on Walmersley Road in Bury. A Renault car crashed into a Ford Fiesta, which was turning onto Walmersley Road near the Towler Innat around 1pm today. The woman
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Boy in court charged with Bury town centre stabbing
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has appeared in court in connection with the stabbing of a 16-year-old in Bury town centre on Saturday. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with assault and appeared before Bury Magistrates. He will next
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Man taken to hospital after crash
A man was taken to hospital after a collision between a car and a motorbike in Blackford Bridge. The man, who is thought to be aged around 25, was taken to North Manchester General Hospital after the incident, which took place at around 11pm last
