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Shop assistant threatened with meat cleaver during armed robbery
A shop assistant was threatened with a meat cleaver during an armed robbery at a store in Radcliffe. Police say the terrifying raid took place on November 12 on Blackburn Street at 1.50pm and the armed raider escaped with the store till. Read
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Bomb squad called to Whitefield and arrest 74-year-old man
The bomb disposal squad was called to an address in Whitefield to assist with the safe removal of material found. They were dispatched on Wednesday, 15 November to assist with the safe removal and disposal of material found at the address.
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Inquest opens into death of 'loving' grandfather who died after crash
An inquest has opened into the death of a “loving” grandfather who died after being struck by a car. Anthony Haughton, 55, was crossing Water Street in Radcliffe at around 6.35pm on Thursday, November 2 when a car struck him. At Rochdale Coroner's
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Gymnast, 11, represents the North West at national competition
A young gymnast from Edenfield has represented the county at a national competition. Ted Havers, 11, helped his North West team to sixth place at the Men’s Artistic National Elite and Club Development Grades at Telford, a national gymnastics competition
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Fresh plans to turn former mill into homes after previous proposals rejected
Fresh plans to redevelop a former paper mill have been lodged after previous proposals were thrown out. An application to transform the Mondi Paper Mill site in Ramsbottom into 57 new homes has been submitted, three years after plans were refused
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Pub owners create dementia support group after mum has shock diagnosis
The co-owner of a pub has set up a support group so families with dementia sufferers do not have to experience the same isolation hers did. Valerie Watt, 34, and her partner, Ray Hatton, 39, who own the Goat’s Gate in Whitefield, have set up the
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Bury MP shares wisdom from UK parliament with care home residents
Bury South MP Christian Wakeford has visited a care home to teach residents about Parliament. The Labour MP went to HC-One’s Rose Court in Radcliffe on Friday, November 10, as the home participated in UK Parliament Week activities from November
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Residents invited to have say on plans to transform Bury shopping centre
The council is inviting residents to have their say on plans to transform the Mill Gate Shopping Centre. Working alongside property company, Bruntwood, the council has launched the public consultation period for the Mill Gate as part of developing
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Nurse turned photographer giving back to animal sanctuary in memory of beloved dog
A nurse turned photographer is giving back to an Edenfield animal sanctuary in memory of a dog which helped her through tough times. Camilla Munsadia owns Rochdale-based Gracie and Millie Photography, which is named after her dog Gracie and Millie