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Dave Myers tribute - Penultimate episode of Hairy Bikers has viewers in tears
The latest episode of The Hairy Bikers paid tribute to host Dave Myers which left fans in floods of tears. The TV chef, who found fame alongside his friend Si King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died last Wednesday after being treated
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Fourth teenager arrested after triple stabbing near Bury market
A fourth teenager has been arrested in connection with a triple stabbing near Bury Market. Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Bury district made an arrest yesterday night, Tuesday, in relation to an incident that took place in the
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Jaguar driver who said ‘brakes failed’ on motorway arrested
A driver has been arrested after reaching speeds of 90mph on the motorway. Last week, a driver told our sister paper The Bolton News of the terror he felt after, he said, his brakes failed on the motorway. The incident led to two lanes being
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Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?
Finding a place to park your car on a busy residential street can be frustrating and time-consuming, seeing many drivers opt for any available 'space'. Sometimes, drivers will park in front of a driveway despite the possible ramifications surrounding
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Heys hit four to see off Rams and boost play-off hopes
Heys rediscovered their goal scoring spark to secure a 4-2 win at Ramsbottom United to bolster their promotion push, on Tuesday night. After a five game winless run in which goals were hard to come by, Heys followed up Saturday’s morale boosting
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'I need to try these': New Walkers crisps have shoppers racing to UK supermarkets
Walkers Crisps has released a new flavour of Wotsits which has shoppers racing to their local supermarket. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges
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Popular podcast examining racist crimes coming to town
A popular podcast examining why people commit racist crimes is being brought to life at a borough library in a couple of weeks. And although drama “The List” - which depicts a Nazi hunter’s quest for justice - is steeped in history, it also debates
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Plan remains for average speed cameras on these roads
The authorities reiterated their intention to install average speed cameras in two areas of Bury. The Bury Times revealed the installation of the average speed cameras in an article last summer. Initially, Transport for Greater Manchester did
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Group issues update on £17m affordable housing development
The developer behind a £17m affordable housing development has issued an update as building work gets underway. Plans for 132 new homes on Green Street in Radcliffe are now expected to be completed by Autumn 2025 after being approved by the council
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Student inspires school community to do dog walking challenge for great cause
Youngsters and staff at a special school in Bury have completed a dog walking challenge inspired by one of the students. Mill School student Riley Ross, 15, has an assistance dog, Nimbus, and asked if the Wellington Street school could take part
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Men who played major roles in gang caught using encrypted network to deal drugs
Two borough men were caught using an encrypted communications network to deal drugs as part of their major roles in a criminal gang. Stephen Sharples and Nathaniel Conteh used EncroChat to deal drugs over a four-month period in 2020. The network
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Grammar school music students set to light up church at concerts
Bury Grammar School students will be performing in lunchtime concerts in the town centre on the next two Fridays. Sixth form and senior school students will be showcasing their talent at Bury Parish Church at the event this Friday (March 15) in