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Man arrested for burglary after van seen speeding at 150mph on motorway
A man in his 20s has been arrested after a ‘large amount of gold’ was seized from a vehicle travelling ‘dangerously’ on the M62. At around, 1.30am today, Thursday, GMP’s Tactical Vehicle Interceptor Unit (TVIU) patrol officers were alerted to an
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Man arrested after police uncover suspected 'unauthorised encampment' in Radcliffe
A man has appeared in court after police patrols in Radcliffe uncovered an ‘unauthorised encampment’ suspected as being used for crime. Officers from the Radcliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) say a 34-year-old man was arrested yesterday,
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Bury College students raise thousands as part of remembrance commemorations
Bury College students have played their part in remembrance commemorations after raising thousands for good causes. Public services students from the college were busy selling poppies in the foyer of Marks and Spencer in The Rock and at Bury College
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Appeal for public's help to find man with links to Bury wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for a man wanted on recall to prison who has links to Bury. Maceo Williams, 45, is wanted on recall to prison and police are appealing for people with information on his whereabouts to contact them. Williams has links to
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Shakers aim for a Rams raid in big derby clash
Bury boss Dave McNabb has challenged his players to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing defeat in the FA Vase - and they can do so in a derby clash at Ramsbottom United. Having exited one cup competition following a 1-0 defeat at Northern
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Busy Boro sign Tomlinson and return to winning ways
RADCLIFFE twice came from behind to seal a superb 3-2 win at Morpeth Town on Tuesday night to maintain their 10-point lead at the top fo NPL Premier Division, writes Kieran Wilson. Boro followed up Saturday’s narrow 1-0 victory at home to Gainsborough
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Large Radcliffe group mark Remembrance Sunday
A large contingent of Radcliffe AC members took part in the annual Remembrance Sunday Windmill 10k. Conditions were cold, windy and rainy for the popular event which started and finished close to the windmill in Lytham St Annes. A two-minute
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Bury AC members hit the parkruns
On a weekend without any formal league events, a number of Bury AC members used local parkruns to test themselves. At Heaton Park, Luke Harreld took second place in a very respectable 16mins 47secs, with Byron Edwards in seventh in 17:32. Paul
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GMP welcoming representatives from communities to share thoughts on large events
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is welcoming representatives from different communities to get involved to share their thoughts about events such as large public gatherings and protests. In the last month there have been large protests across the
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Bury Blind Society announce Christmas craft fair for unique gifts
A Bury charity supporting blind and partially sighted people is inviting residents to pick up a unique gift for their loved ones this Christmas. Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People have announced that its craft and gift fair will
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JAMES FRITH: 'Government reshuffle misses the mark in restoring public trust'
Only last month Rishi Sunak said David Cameron was part of the failed status quo, now he’s bringing him back as his life raft. In a bid that’s seen as Sunak’s last roll of the dice, this puts to bed the Prime Minister's laughable claim to offer
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Carer warns others after stroke was believed to be underlying health condition
A 55-year-old carer who did not realise she was having a stroke is raising awareness to how signs of the medical condition can vary from person to person. Julie Lomax, from Radcliffe, a full-time carer for her 22-year-old daughter Romany, has shared
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Strictly event dancers 'wow excited audience' and make Bury Hospice 'proud'
We were proud to see 18 brave participants wow an excited audience on Saturday at the 2023 Strictly Best Foot Forward (Strictly BFF) dance competition. A total of £40,000 was raised for Bury Hospice, as the performers took to the dancefloor at
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Talented musicians to perform at Bury Parish Church in lunchtime concert
Two talented musicians will be performing at Bury Parish Church on Friday. Violinist Vincent Chu and pianist Yingyin Yu will be playing at the town centre church in a lunchtime concert at 12.30pm. The programme includes the 3 Romances by Schuman
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Prestwich runners complete first marathon for parkrun defibrillator
Two kind-hearted runners wanted to make a difference when they took on their first marathon. Kat Downs and Zoe Ralph, who are run leaders with Prestwich Plodders running group, completed the Chester marathon last month. After many miles in
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Delight for mum after winning Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A mum-of-two is celebrating after winning the Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Jade Carroll won the prize with ticket number 22919. Jade, a mum to Nevaeh, eight, and Carter, two, was "over the moon" after being given the news. When asked