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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for
Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do. Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might
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Greg is just four-some as Heys beat Litherland
Greg Daniels delivered a striking masterclass, scoring four goals as Prestwich Heys defeated Litherland Remyca 5-2 at Adie Moran Park on Saturday. The Heys striker gave Heys a half time lead with a 33rd minute goal but the game swung in a dramatic
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Man hit by tram in Oldham town centre 'seriously injured'
A man has been taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after he was hit by a Metrolink tram in Oldham town centre this morning. At around 11am (November 28), Greater Manchester Police officers were called to reports of a crash involving a tram
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Snow to hit Bury this week as temperatures set to plummet to -4°C
Snow is forecast to hit Bury later this week as the ‘big freeze’ grips the country. According to BBC Weather, snow is set to hit Bury and other parts of the country on Saturday (December 2). The week is also set to remain cold, with lows of
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New 'highly sensitive' test could help reduce risk of heart attacks, study says
A new type of highly sensitive blood test could help reduce the risk of heart attacks, researchers have said. A trial led by the University of Edinburgh found that using a new test that measures troponin could reduce future heart attacks in at-risk
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Heavy traffic after lane closed on M60 Prestwich junction
11:08am Inrix has updated saying: "Long delays cleared, earlier accident on M60 clockwise from J16 A666 Manchester Road
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Boro battle to beat Brig to strengthen lead at the top
Two goals from the penalty spot and one from Luca Navarro guided Radcliffe to a 3-2 win against Bamber Bridge to strengthen their lead at the top of the NPL Premier Division, writes Kieran Wilson. Despite the visitors finding two equalisers in
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Care home residents use their knitting skills for heart-warming reason
Women at a borough care home have used their creativity to knit a selection of hats for premature babies in hospitals. Residents at Regency Care Home in Whitefield take part in a weekly "knit and natter" group. And they have harnessed their
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Feast of Christmas music coming to town with festive concert
Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra are getting ready to deliver a feast of festive entertainment. The group will be performing its Christmas concert with Andantino Singers and members of All Saints Church Choir at 7.30pm on Thursday, December 14 at All
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Bury road closures: 7 for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Bury's motorists will have seven road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network over the next two weeks. Five of them are expected to cause moderate delays with drivers facing waits of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The
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'Things are so much worse now': Horse riders raise concerns over dangerous drivers
Borough horse riders have raised concerns over motorists driving dangerously close to them as they pass as such incidents across the region rise. Tottington rider Karen Brown has often encountered irresponsible drivers when riding down Turton Road
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Boost to fix potholes on Bury roads as business warns problem has 'got far worse'
Potholes are set to be fixed on roads across Bury as one borough business warns the problem has "got far worse" in recent months. Over the next seven years, Greater Manchester highways authorities will receive a total of £296.47m of funding.
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Spades hit the ground as transformation of town centre gathers pace
Demolition of a large part of Radcliffe town centre is gathering pace as a major new "hub" for the town is set to be built. Diggers and cranes have moved into an enclosed compound in the area around the town’s central piazza, close to the market
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Alarms fitted to make building where support group meet more secure
Police officers have secured alarms at Bury Masonic Hall where a support group regularly meet. Funding has been obtained from The High Sheriff’s Trust and door and window alarms and personal attack alarms have also been purchased. Read more