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Bury officers arrest man on suspicion of burglary and car theft
Officers in Bury have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary and stealing a vehicle. The man was arrested during Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Acquire, their response to serious acquisitive crime. Read more: Bury woman drowned inquest
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Bury beat Pilkington to return to winning ways
Bury returned to winning ways beating Pilkington 3-1 on Tuesday night at Gigg Lane. A sorely needed result and a well controlled performance much improved on recent outings, writes James Beedie. Manager Dave McNabb had a conundrum ahead of the
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Ethan stars again as Bury runners shine
A large contingent from Bury AC made the trip to Sefton Park in Liverpool to compete at the Red Rose Cross League races that were incorporated into the British Athletics Cross Challenge. This gave local athletes the opportunity to compete against
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Award for Radcliffe AC birthday girl Kath
Radcliffe Athletic Club’s Kath Davies celebrated her birthday by picking up a fell running award. She was crowned first VW60 at the Run the Moors Fell Grand Prix presentation evening. She was one of eight RAC members who attended the prizegiving
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Bury ABC quartet take to the ring for bouts
Bury ABC boxers have been out and about testing themselves in the ring recently. Umar Balal went to the Accrington Lions show and fought at 75kg, winning by a unanimous points decision against Arnold Dube, of Ancoats Boxing Club. The week later
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CHRISTIAN WAKEFORD: 'Discussion about Middle East has been diluted to picking a side'
Last Sunday I marched with what the police estimated to be more than 100,000 people in Central London to make clear that anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in this country. The devastating scenes that we have all seen on our television screens
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The names and faces of Bury's most wanted
Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects. Tajmal Jeffery TAJMAL JEFFERY, 48, from Bury, is wanted for failing to appear in court for handling stolen goods. Declan McGuirk
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Plans brewing to turn former pub site into HMO
Plans are brewing to turn a former pub site into a seven-bedroom houses in multiple occupation (HMO). The change-of-use application affects a site on Church Street East in Radcliffe, which served as the Papermakers Arms years ago. The first
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HELEN LOCKWOOD: Join in with Christmas Jumper Day fun to help hospice
We are inviting you to join in on some festive fun by supporting Bury Hospice on Christmas Jumper Day. The team at the hospice will be leading the way by wearing Christmas-themed jumpers on Friday, December 8 to raise funds for, and awareness of
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Tottington Civic Pride group thanks business owner for clean-up effort support
A councillor has thanked a borough business for its support as a project to improve the village makes headway. Yvonne Wright, an independent councillor for Tottington, has thanked Ian Senior of SKkits on Market Street, after he donated a set of
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Animal sanctuary launches shoebox appeal to give joy to furry friends at Christmas
An Edenfield animal sanctuary has launched its festive shoebox appeal so its animals will have a present to enjoy on Christmas Day. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary president, Bury TV star Gemma Atkinson, cuddled six-week-old Staffie puppies, which were
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Bury park cafe set to launch Christmas season this season
A popular Bury park cafe will launch its festive season in style this weekend. The Lamppost Cafe at Burrs Country Park is beginning its celebrations on Friday, December 1 with an event involving carols around the Christmas tree. The Square
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Care home worker celebrating after winning Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A borough care home worker is celebrating after winning the Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Kelly Ratcliffe, from Ramsbottom, scooped the prize with ticket number 23457. Kelly worked as a senior carer at Lavender Hills Care Home, but due to