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More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning
More than 15 million people may be driving cars that are not road-safe, a new survey has found. The shocking discovery estimates that of the 41 million cars registered in the UK, as many as 15.6 million may not be in a fit state to drive. The
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Huge £5m family attraction could be coming to the ‘heart of Heaton Park’
A huge £5m "family attraction" could be built on five acres of land "at the heart of Heaton Park". Manchester City Council are inviting expressions of interest from the private sector to develop a five acre area close to the boating lake for "a
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Bury police crackdown sees £1.7m worth of drugs seized and more than 100 arrests
A crackdown on organised crime gangs in Bury is having a "huge impact" with £1.7m of drugs seized and more than 100 arrests made. Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Operation Revoke "Clear, Hold, Build" scheme was launched in May this year and has
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Popular Bury bar to start serving food for first time as new menu released
A popular Bury sports lounge and bar, will be serving food for the first time to customers today after finding the ‘perfect chef for the job’. Martinis on the Rock, known for its pool, snooker darts and sports focus, has released its new menu
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Two-way, non-flashing speed cameras being installed across the region
Two-way speed cameras that no longer ‘flash’ at speeding cars or require painted lines on the road are being installed across Greater Manchester, including Bolton. More than 100 of these new ‘ultra’ speed cameras are being installed across the
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High Sheriff surprises mums, children and residents with visit to Prestwich
A weekly mums 'n' tots playgroup in Prestwich has been paid an official visit from the High Sheriff, personally appointed this year by King Charles. Heathlands Village residents as well as mothers and children attending one of The Fed’s "Fedlings
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Ramsbottom Cricket Club to make history by entering women’s team in Lancashire League
A borough cricket club could make history as the first club to enter an all-women’s team in the Lancashire League, taking on teams primarily made up of men. Ramsbottom Cricket Club say they are all set to become the first club in the history of
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Community centre used by 2,000 people a month to get grant amid cost-of-living demand
A much-needed Prestwich community centre is expanding its services to help with the cost-of-living crisis. The Phoenix Centre, in St Mary’s Park, is a vital hub for the community and is used by more than 2,000 people every month. It hosts several
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Restaurant crowned as one of Greater Manchester's best casual dining spots at awards
A small, independent, family-run restaurant in Ramsbottom has been dubbed one of the 'best casual dining spots in Greater Manchester' after going head-to-head against big names. Colleen's, on Bridge Street, has come joint first with the Holcombe