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Georgia May Foote switches on Bury's Christmas lights
CORONATION Street star Georgia May Foote brought Christmas cheer to shoppers and fans as she turned on the lights in Bury town centre. Georgia, aged 22, who is from Bury but lives in Bolton, flicked the switch at the Christmas lights switch-on
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‘We’re in healthy state’
BURY Sexual Health Services has celebrated a year of success by holding a formal launch event. The service opened in November 2012 and brought together community and hospital services into a “one stop shop” for sexual health advice, based in the
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Jasmine barks up right tree
A DOG grooming business based in a converted garage is celebrating its second birthday. The Barking Beauty Boutique is run by 21-year-old Jasmine Standbridge at her parents’ house in Westcombe Drive, Brandlesholme. It was set up in November
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Dentists hope to be smiling at awards...
DENTISTS across Bury are hoping they will be smiling after an awards ceremony which honours the region’s best practices. Daniel Cheung, of Bury Dental Centre, and Adam Nulty, of Ramsbottom Dental Surgery, have both been shortlisted for the Best
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Vince gets new start after college course
A FORMER food safety manager, who was made redundant a year ago, has found a new job thanks to Bury College’s free employability programme. Vince Parkinson, aged 58, from Westhoughton, enrolled on to the Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning
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Artists get things off to a fantastic Start
WITH a dab of enthusiasm and some broad strokes of talent, the Start in Bury exhibition officially began this month. Mayor of Bury Sharon Briggs offic-ially opened the display at the Bury Art Museum, with all pieces done by Start members who are
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Bury Grammar School centre art donations
A COLLECTION of paintings from local artists has been donated to a new arts centre built by Bury Grammar School for Girls. The artworks have been donated by, among others, local artist and former Head of Art at the school, Jan Cebertowicz.
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Giving thanks for 175 years
BIRTHDAY celebrations were held at Christ Church in Walmersley on Sunday when the parish marked 175 years since its creation. A congregation of almost 200 gathered for a special thanksgiving service which was led by the Vicar, the Rev Dave Thompson
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Reunited Joshua meets party pal
TWO boys who met as infants undergoing vital treatment wre reunited at a fundraising party. Bury’s Joshua Wilson, who was among the VIPs who attended a party thrown by brave Leigh boy Tyler Yates who has just undergone a second brain tumour operation
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Pod scoops top prize
A SPECIALISED piece of equipment created for Bury College has received national recognition. The SensoryPod has won the coveted “educational project of the year” category at the National AV Awards 2013 which were staged at the London Hilton earlier
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Vintage party time at civic hall for Charlotte
A vintage trader will return to Ramsbottom Civic Hall with a ‘Vintage Pop Up Party’ on Sunday. Charlotte Mitchell, of Bye Road, Shuttleworth, runs Manchester Vintage stalls, and was initially forced out of Ramsbottom because of a policy that governs
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Woodhey High School is praised in Ofsted report
A Ramsbottom school received a visit from inspectors and was rated as ‘good’ just days after a new headteacher started in his post. An Ofsted team visited Woodhey High School in September and found the school deserved the same rating as the previous
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Bury GSOB 4 Water FC 1
BURY Grammar School Old Boys eased into the last 16 of the Lancashire FA Cup after a straightforward fixture against Water FC. Spencer Woods’ header from 10 yards opened the scoring after 20 minutes, when Simon Curtis’ right-wing cross finished off
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New home for lost pony
A SHETLAND pony has a new home in Ramsbottom after it was rescued in the middle of a roundabout. The pony was on the loose in Ewood, Blackburn, and staff from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, in Edenfield, were called to help. It is believed the
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Reece hopes diners ‘swarm’ to Bumbles
A NEW American-style diner is creating something of a “buzz” in Bury. Meals on wheels has taken on distinct new meaning for 23-year-old Reece Barlow who secured a £6,000 Government loan to convert a caravan to spearhead the launch his Bumble’s
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Couple inspired by trip to see orphans
A COUPLE who fell in love with an African charity while travelling the world have returned from their first trip back there since taking over the reins. Bury-born Lydia Demetriou and husband Tom Turner began running Bury African Outreach (BAO),
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karate kid crowned champion of Europe
A TEENAGER at a karate club became European champion at a major tournament — just two days after his 18th birthday. Sam Ernst, of The United Stars Karate Academy (USKA) won gold in the 18 to 20 juniors up to 75 kilos category at the European Karate
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Action day aims to empower pupils
STUDENTS from Derby High School were urged to “BSafe, BCool” during an action-packed day designed to give them the skills and awareness to deal with a range of vital social issues. The Fire Service, police, NHS, Bury College students and Bury LEA
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Students get in on award action
STUDENTS at Bury College and the Bury College University Centre got the opportunity to show off their skills at the bestofbury awards. The event, which recognises Bury-based businesses that are thriving in the current climate, took place on Friday
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HOCKEY: Bury survive Bolton scare to take derby honours
BURY’S first team nearly threw away the points in their second derby match of the season in Division Four North of the men’s hockey league on Saturday. After an even opening 20 minutes, Bury took charge of the game with a typically thunderous Luke
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Police hunt man for recall to prison
A WANTED man is being hunted by police in the Bury and Radcliffe area. Police are appealing for the public's help to trace 27-year-old Dean Winstanley, who spent a period in prison following his conviction for assault. He is now wanted on
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Elton Vale 2 Chapel Town 0
This Manchester League Division One match was not an epic encounter by any stretch of the imagination, but it was a strength sapping game played on a wet and blustery day. The visitors, with the wind at their backs, set the pace in the early stages
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Successive defeats for Radcliffe Borough
RADCLIFFE Borough suffered successive Evo-Stik Division One North defeats in the space of three days to the top two in the league. On Saturday they travelled to Warrington Town and had the worst possible start when they fell behind on four minutes
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Danny fires Rammy to FA Trophy victory
DANNY Warrender fired Ramsbottom United into the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy on Saturday when his goal was enough to clinch an impressive victory at Blyth Spartans. Warrender struck from 25 yards early in the second half to earn an
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Tottington United 4-3 Burnley Belevedere
Tottington progressed into the last 16 of the Lancashire FA Amateur Cup by edging out Burnley Belvedere in the third round. On a heavy pitch, the Burnley side drew first blood with a goal scored from distance from a free kick after 15 minutes and
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Chris Sedgwick will fight to keep Bury starting place
REJUVENATED winger Chris Sedgwick has warned midfield rival Craig Jones he will not be giving up his starting place without a fight. The 33-year-old wide-man has started all four matches under caretaker boss Ronnie Jepson on the right of midfield
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Neville family honoured for services to North West football
THE North West football family honoured one of its own this week when the Nevilles were rewarded with a top prize for their contribution to sport in the region. Jill Neville, who has been secretary and general manager of Bury football club for
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Experience is key to survival, says Bury caretaker boss Ronnie Jepson
RONNIE Jepson moved this week to up the age of his squad as he looks for men, rather than boys to lead Bury away from the foot of League Two. The Shakers caretaker boss chose not to extend the loan of 22-year-old Wigan Athletic left-back Jordan
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Mike named Schoolboy Footballer of the Year
Student Mike Whitehead could be one to watch in the future after being named Bury Schoolboy Footballer of the Year. The 16-year-old Prestwich Arts College pupil is the latest winner of the Wilf Ainscow “Ranger” Trophy, which is awarded by the Rotary
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VERDICT: Bury 1 Torquay 3
THEY say lightning doesn’t strike twice but Aaron Downes’ double raid on Bury’s defences in the space of 10 first half minutes provided the exception to the rule on a stormy afternoon at Gigg Lane. In fact, the Torquay defender’s two towering headers
