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JAMIE HOYLAND: Time is of the essence in manager's search
FRUSTRATION was there for everyone to see again on Tuesday, which made it painfully clear the manager situation needs sorting, and quickly. The goals have dried up and I can see by the way the team are playing they need a bit of leadership and
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HOCKEY: Fidler pulls strings in Bury's impressive fightback
A HAT-TRICK by Luke Fidler helped Bury to stage a stunning comeback in a 5-4 win against a skilful Lancaster side. Bury found themselves a goal down in the fourth minute as Lancaster scored in goalmouth scramble. Bury hit back and grabbed an
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Teenagers wanted for attempted burglary
THREE youths tried and failed to burgle houses in Bury and Rochdale. Greater Manchester Police have issued images of the would be burglars who tried to use a screwdriver to break into a house in Hornby Street, Bury at about 3pm on August 29.
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SNOOKER: Healthy lead for Huntley C
IN section B of the Bury and District Open Snooker League, Huntley C top the table. They were aided by Huntley C’s Paul Anderson’s performance winning his frame (149-49) as Huntley won against Bury Snooker C 7-1. Salisbury defeated Central E 7-1 with
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Fashion designer Henry Holland's Northern inspiration
FASHION designer Henry Holland may not get home to Ramsbottom much these days but the 30-year-old says his Northern roots are clear to see in his quirky designs. Famed for his tongue-in-cheek slogan T-shirts, emblazoned with messages including
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Spy car to be used in crackdown on drivers who illegally park outside schools
A “snooper” car could be used by council chiefs to catch drivers who put lives at risk by parking illegally at school gates. Many headteachers across the borough are fed up with motorists causing danger and mayhem outside their schools — and ignoring
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Bury's poppy appeal launched
Bury’s Poppy Appeal has officially been launched. About 900 boxes will be sent across the town after the appeal was launched by the Mayor of Bury Cllr Sharon Briggs, and Lieutenant Colonel Eric Davidson, honorary Poppy Appeal organiser for Bury
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Fusiliers to march after emotional homecoming from Afghanistan
HUNDREDS of soldiers are set for an emotional homecoming in Bury after completing their last tour of Afghanistan. Servicemen and women from the 1st Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers flew out to Helmand Province in April to start their
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Library sculpture centre ‘a total waste’
A COUNCILLOR has branded plans to create a sculpture centre at Bury Library “a total waste of money.” At a heated full council meeting, Conservative Cllr James Daly said the move gave “no real benefit” to the residents of Bury. He said: “It
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Community heroes in the awards spotlight
AN inspirational and ever-smiling teenage fundraiser was awarded with the celebration’s highest accolade — the Ultimate Local Hero award. Thirteen-year-old Josh Wilson was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of three, and following treatment
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Parents to save £437 every year with free school meals
PARENTS in Bury are set to save £437 a year when their children get free school meals. The government will introduce the provision of hot meals to all children in reception class, year one and year two from next September. Council figures show
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Jon Bon Jovi is unexpected guest at Ramsbottom couple's wedding
AN American rock superstar was a “surprise guest” at the wedding of a Ramsbottom couple. Lise and John Burton were in Las Vegas to tie the knot at Graceland Wedding Chapel, when they caught a glimpse of Jon Bon Jovi and thought it must have been
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Attic reopens after £100,000 refurbishment
There were no bats or cobwebs to be found when an attic was re-opened as a community hub after undergoing a £100,000 transformation. The Attic Project, a centre based on the top floor of Bury Spiritual Centre in Russell Street, is the new home
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Bury youngster walks out alongside England football team at Wembley
A FOOTBALL-mad youngster had a night to remember when walked out alongside England captain Steven Gerrard before their win over Poland which saw the team qualify for the World Cup. Spencer Challinor, aged seven, was selected for the honour after
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Mounting injury problems ahead of Wycombe trip
CARETAKER Bury boss Ronnie Jepson faces mounting injury problems as he prepares to take his struggling squad to Wycombe on Saturday. Veteran midfielder Tommy Miller became the latest name to be added to the casualty list after being withdrawn at
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Loan star Danny vows to graft for the cause
DANNY Hylton may not have provided an instant solution to Bury’s goalscoring problems, but the on-loan striker is vowing to fight tooth and nail for the cause during his month at Gigg Lane. Described by caretaker boss Ronnie Jepson as the sort
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Cross country success for Bury AC runners
BURY Athletic Club continued its excellent start to the Red Rose Cross-Country League season with a series of superb individual and team performances in the second fixture at Astley Park, Chorley. Marcus Dey was Bury’s first individual victor of
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'Fed up' Bury striker Shaun Harrad happy to be back
NOT every member of the Bury squad will have welcomed last week’s sacking of Kevin Blackwell, but striker Shaun Harrad was certainly not complaining. The 28-year-old former Burton Albion forward started the season as Blackwell's number one choice
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Beechfield end Elton Vales unbeaten run
Elton Vale 1 Beechfield United 3 IF Elton’s unbeaten record in the Premier Division of the FBT Manchester League was to go, it was not anticipated in this match. Elton’s Marvin Browne attempted an inch perfect lob in the opening stages
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Bury youth keeper Rhys Williams called up to Wales U16 squad
BURY youth keeper Rhys Williams has won further international honours after being called up to the Wales Under-16s squad for next week's match at home to Scotland. The Sky Sports Victory Shield international will be played at Aberystwyth Town next
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Donna Cartwright enjoys successful weekend for Radcliffe AC
RADCLIFFE AC’s Donna Cartwright followed up fourth place in the Red Reose Cross Country League event by leading the club in the tough UK Athletics British Fell and Hill Relay Championships in Wales the following day. Cartwright was fourth out of
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Teenagers wanted after attempted burglary
Three teenagers are being sought by police in connection with an attempted burglary in Bury. The youths approached the side of a house in Hornby Street at around 3pm on August 29 and attempted to open the door with a screwdriver. However they
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Missing Bury teenager found
A TEENAGE girl who went missing from her home in Bury has been found. Ramesha Ali, aged 16, was reported missing after she disappeared at about 12pm on October 20 near her home in Horne Street. She has now been found after a police appeal.
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David Lee: Bury manager's role would be my perfect job
DAVID Lee says the Bury manager’s role would be his “perfect job” and is interested in talking with the Shakers owners about the position. The Wanderers Under-18s coach has stopped short of sending in his CV, but admits he would “jump at the chance
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VERDICT: Portsmouth 1 Bury 0
PORTSMOUTH manager Guy Whittingham admitted the best team lost after watching his side earn a smash and grab victory over the Shakers. Pompey centre-back Bondz N’Gala glanced home an early header before helping his team-mates cling on to their
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VERDICT: Bury 0 Mansfield 0
CARETAKER boss Ronnie Jepson was critical of the spoiling tactics employed by opposite number Paul Cox as Bury failed to end their winless and goalless streak against the 10 men of Mansfield. Stags defender John Dempster and manager Cox were both
