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Teenage girl goes missing from home in Bury
A TEENAGE girl has gone missing from her home in Bury. Ramesha Ali, aged 16, was last seen at about 12pm on October 20 near her home in Horne Street. Police believe she could be in Lancashire. Ramesha is Asian, 5ft tall and slim with long
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Knitters’ fury at plan for library
A community group which uses Bury Library has voiced its concerns at proposals to install a sculpture centre there. Bury Knit and Natter meets at the library every Monday, and is worried that the plans may mean the venue is no longer suitable for
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Muscling in on the USA
A Bury bodybuilder is in good shape to fly the flag for his country. Damian Lees will represent Britain at a world championship event in the USA next month after scooping two prestigious UK titles. The 36-year-old triumphed in the under 75
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Charity marks diamond day
A charity which supports people with sensitive issues such as suicide and self-harm is celebrating its 60th birthday. The Bury branch of Samaritans, in Knowsley Street, is holding a events next month to mark the anniversary of the national charity
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Orchard sprouts from wilderness
VOLUNTEERS who transformed a derelict patch of wasteland into a fruitful community orchard have celebrated the site’s official opening. Members of the Athlone and Avondale allotment association, based off Hornby Street in Bury, have worked tirelessly
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Free wills in return for giving
SOLICITORS are hoping residents will show “willing” and help good causes in the process. Throughout November, five Bury solicitors have pledged to draw up wills for free if the client agrees to make a donation to Will Aid. This supports nine charities
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Royal dancers’ visit a ballet good experience for pupils
PUPILS at Derby High School in Bury are being kept “on their toes” this week. The Radcliffe Road school has been given the privilege of hosting an entire week with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in residence. The project has been funded by the
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Karate fighters battle it out for European honours
MEMBERS of a karate club are getting a big kick out of taking part in a European competition. Children and young adults from Ama Sensei Karate Club, based at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury, are among 1,400 competitors from 32 countries battling
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Tottington man lands job with World Bank
A TOTTINGTON man has landed a role with one of the world’s most influential organisations, the World Bank. Oliver Kerr, aged 25, a former student of Manchester Grammar School (MGS), was approached by the international financial institution after
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Stefano presents a £60k revamp
A POPULAR Italian restaurant in the heart of Bury town centre is set to become even more of a magnet for food lovers. Verona Ristorante, which occupies a distinctive building in Silver Street, at the corner with Broad Street, has just undergone
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Core blimey! What an Incredible day!
A GOOD core of the town turned up to a third annual apple day in Nuttall Park on Sunday. Visitors of all ages attended the event, run by Incredible Edible, which raised £313 to go towards restoring plots and orchards in the area. Activities
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Building on 101 brand with a leisure centre
GETTING in shape. That’s a new £100,000 fitness and leisure centre which is scheduled to open its doors in Bury town centre early next year. The two men behind the ambitious project to convert an empty building in Back Broad Street into the high-profile
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Thirteen is lucky number for Joshua’s fund
WHO says “13” is unlucky? Certainly not the delighted family of disabled Bury youngster Joshua Wilson who are celebrating after beating their £13,000 fundraising target for a brain tumour charity set up in his name. In August, they launched
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Elton Liberal A top table by two points
THERE has been a change at the top of the Bury Billiards League as Elton Liberal Club A, took over from Queensway Snooker Club, who slipped into joint second place with Seedfield Bowling Club. Prestwich Con Club and Bury Snooker Club share fourth and
