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'Bury deserves so much better': MP's disappointment after government change
A borough MP says "Bury deserves so much better" after changes at the top of the government were made this morning, Monday. Former Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to government as Foreign Secretary and has accepted a peerage. Lord
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Suella Braverman breaks silence after she is sacked as home secretary
Suella Braverman has made her first public comments following her sacking as home secretary this morning. Number 10 sources confirmed that Ms Braverman had been "asked to leave Government" by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and she had accepted.
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Bury issued weather warning as UK hit by Storm Debi
Bury has been hit with a weather warning as Storm Debi hits the UK. The yellow warning for wind, the lowest level of alert, will be in place from 4am until 6pm for Manchester. According to the Met Office this means that strong winds are to
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Lancashire hotel among best places to stay in the UK for under £150 a night
A Lancashire pub has been named among 20 of the best hotels, pubs and B&Bs that cost under £150 a night in a list by The Guardian. Under the category 'pubs with rooms', sits The Inn at Whitewell in Lancashire. In the extract from the new
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Sweet shop praises community for 'great response' after slump in sales
A sweet shop has praised the community for its "great response" after a plea to back the business following a slump in sales. Ramsbottom Sweets Treats and Teddy Bears has been a fixture on Bridge Street for years. It stocks a range of of classic
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Bury Council approves 'first of its kind' housing scheme for disabled people
The council has announced a "first of its kind" service to provide housing and support to people with disabilities. The new scheme aims to help young Bury adults who have learning disabilities and/or autism. The local authority is working with
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Council leader says 'system is broken' as he launches campaign for fair funding deal
The council leader has said “the system is broken” after announcing a campaign calling for a fairer funding deal for local authorities. Cllr Eamonn O’Brien says insufficient funding, inflation, and increased demand for public services has left
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'It is kind to be kind': Youngsters fundraise for Anti Bullying Week
Three Radcliffe youngsters are raising money and awareness as Anti Bullying Week gets underway. Thea Appleton,10, Ava Appleton, five, and Sophia Bridge, also five, have raised more than £200 for "Odd Sock Day", which takes place on the first day