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More than 100 cannabis plants found in morning police raid
More than 100 cannabis plants were found by police in an early morning drug raid. The 117 plants, all in the early stages of the growth cycle were found in a police raid on Eldon Street, Bury at around 7am on Wednesday March 6. Officers say
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Investigation after teen off road biker 'almost causes crashes'
An investigation is underway after a teenage off-road biker was allegedly seen “swerving in between traffic and driving on the pavement". Police say the biker, believed to be between 12 and 16-years-old, was seen on Stand Lane, Radcliffe at around
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Send us your amazing World Book Day pictures
World Book Day is one of the highlights of the school year and it falls on Thursday. The fun-filled occasion usually produces a range of creative outfits bringing youngsters' favourite characters to life. The pictures that we receive from the
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Bury Times readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Council deputy leader reinstated to Labour after end of police investigation
A senior councillor has been reinstated back into the Labour party and he has taken back his position as Bury's deputy leader after the end of a police investigation. Redvales Cllr Tamoor Tariq stepped down from the cabinet on January 4 after
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New tax on vapes announced by Jeremy Hunt in Budget
The Government will introduce a new tax on vapes in a bid to discourage non-smokers from taking up the habit. During his Budget speech, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told the Commons he was confirming “the introduction of an excise duty on vaping products
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‘We go again’ says Wilkes as rusty Rams are beaten
Ramsbottom United finally returned to action after an enforced three and a half week break and give title contenders Wythenshawe a run for their money before eventually losing 2-1, writes Tony Cunningham. Unsurprisingly, a little rusty after such
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Heartbreak for Heys as play-off rivals Kendal grab late winner
Prestwich Heys promotion hopes took a blow as they suffered a heart-breaking last-gasp 1-0 defeat at Kendal Town on Tuesday night. After a hard fought ninety minutes, with little to choose between the sides, a superb 25 yard strike by Joseph Dickinson
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Man taken to hospital in ‘serious condition’ after suffering medical episode
A man is in a "serious condition" in hospital after suffering a medical episode on a main road this morning, Wednesday. Emergency services were sent to Bury Old Road in Prestwich at around 8am and part of the road was closed off near The Woodthorpe
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Plans for all weather pitch at Gigg Lane set to move forward
Plans for a new all-weather pitch at Bury FC’s Gigg Lane ground is a step nearer to being rolled out. Town hall bosses are proposing to invest £450,000 towards the replacement of the existing grass pitch with a new 3G one. This is the money
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Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival set to returns for third consecutive year
Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival will be returning this summer for its third consecutive year with a host of entertainment. Thousands are set to descend on the park over the weekend of August 3 and 4 in a event that celebrates diverse cuisines
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National Lottery announces new change to how winners claim prizes on all games
People who purchase National Lottery games are being warned about a new rule change that’s now in place when it comes to claiming your winning prize. Those who are lucky enough to win between £500.01 and £50,000 will have to follow a new process
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Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform
Over 100,000 job opportunities are on offer in England and Wales on a new national recruitment website. jobs24 has brought 12 regional job sites under one platform in order to give job seekers access to a wider range of roles across hundreds of
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Bury care firm leaders in running for national awards
Two leaders in a Bury care company which encourages its staff to treat clients like family are in the running to win awards. Visiting Angels delivers a dedicated service to people with care needs including disabilities, dementia and terminal illness
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Career boost for unemployed people in Bury after free training
More than 20 unemployed people in Bury have been given a career boost after being given access to free training. Leading training provider Realise is delivering fully funded adult education budget (AEB) vocational training to people in Bury, Rochdale
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Staff set to take on gruelling challenge in aid of cause close to director's heart
Staff at an IT firm in Heywood are set to take on a triple challenge in aid of a cause close to one its director's hearts. Ikonic’s director of sales Tony Levene has an 18-year-old son, Joey, who was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy (
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Ramsbottom fire station visit showcases value of crew to community
Greater Manchester's deputy mayor has been to Ramsbottom fire station to see the value of the work that the crew put in for the good of the community. Kate Green and councillors attended the Stubbins Lane station to learn more about the ties the