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'They are thieves and criminals': Martin Lewis' warning to fans over new scam
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to fans after criminals began using his likeness in scam adverts. The Money Saving Expert doesn’t appear in adverts and stressed that if you saw his face or name associated with one it would be a scam. Currently
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More than £4.5 million of UK lottery prizes unclaimed - could you be a winner?
Winning lottery tickets have been bought across the UK and a number of the prizes haven’t been claimed – could yours be a winner? The prizes are not to be missed as more than £4.5 million is unclaimed and a share of it could change your life.
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Residents on this street celebrating after People's Postcode Lottery win
Residents on a street in Elton are celebrating today, Tuesday, after winning a People's Postcode Lottery prize. Players at addresses with the postcode BL8 1NW, situated on New George Street, have won £1,000 each. The post code is one of 20
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A man has gone missing and police need your help to find him
Police are searching for a missing man from Radcliffe. Thomas, whose surname has not been published, was last seen at 12pm on Saturday in the town and officers want to make sure he is "safe and well". Read more: Independent Football Regulator
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'A greater voice': Independent regulator introduced to protect clubs like Bury FC
A law to protect football clubs from "falling into the wrong hands" has been introduced by the government – five years after the collapse of Bury FC. The Football Governance Bill, introduced to Parliament today, Tuesday, will see an independent
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JD Sports ad draws complaints to watchdog over motorcyclists wearing trainers
Bury-based JD Sports has drawn complaints to the advertising watchdog for posting "irresponsible" adverts showing motorcyclists wearing trainers, deemed to be unsuitable for the sport. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it had received
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DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get
Millions of people in who receive Universal Credit will see their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions increase next month. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year
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Nine road closures for Bury drivers over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Bury will have nine National Highways road closures to watch out for in the next couple of weeks. Four of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes
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Boro's power is too much for Rangers
Three first-half goals helped Radcliffe comfortably see off Stafford Rangers on the road, writes Kieran Wilson. Matt Sargent's tidy finish along with a double from Anthony Dudley helped Radcliffe get back to winning ways after last week's late
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How to claim compensation if your car is damaged by a pothole in the UK
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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'Do not eat': Metal found in Aldi product which 'may have been tampered with'
Aldi is recalling one of its products which “may have been tampered with” and may now contain metal. The supermarket, and Signature Flatbreads UK, is recalling the Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White packet because of the health risk. They
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Heys are brought back down to earth by new leaders Wythenshawe Town
After back-to-back wins on the road, Heys were brought back down to earth at Adie Moran Park by a good Wythenshawe Town team whose 2-0 victory, built on the foundations of a solid defensive display, sent them to the top of the North West Counties League
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Bury hub hosts 1970s party to celebrate 50 years of serving community
Party-goers were transported back in time for a 1970s-style celebration to mark a Bury venue's landmark anniversary. Staff at Grundy Hub on Wellington Road celebrated 50 years of serving the community with a 70s disco party, which was attended
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Thousands of Bury street lights set to be turned into energy efficient lights
Thousands of street lights in Bury are set to be turned into energy efficient lights in the next year. Around 3,300 lights in the borough are to be converted to LED lights between now and March 31, 2025 as part of the council’s £7m lighting improvement
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Mum who had lifesaving heart surgery set to cheer on husband's marathon challenge
A mum who had lifesaving heart surgery as a baby will be cheering on her husband who is running the Manchester Marathon for a close cause. Mel Johnson, 36, who lives in Tottington, was born with a hole in the heart and shortly after she was born
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Petrol station and 'food-to-go pods' to replace car dealership building
Plans for a new petrol station and “food-to-go” pods have been given the green light as a car dealership building in Bury is set to be demolished. A drive thru and two “food-to-go convenience pods” as well as a new petrol filling station will replace