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Bury man played major role in drugs gang which imported around £26m of cocaine
A Bury man played a major role in a gang which is thought to have imported close to £26m worth of cocaine into the UK. By 2020, Nasar Ahmed and Jonathan Cassidy had established themselves in the criminal underworld. Detectives determined that
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Police carry out raids across Bury as part of day of action
Police have raided more than 20 properties in the borough as part of a day of action today, Thursday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) carried out drugs-related warrants at the addresses in dawn raids as part of the force's Operation AVRO, which
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Plan to allow thousands of homes to be built on green belt adopted as 120 protest
The council has voted to adopt a plan which allows for thousands of homes to be built on green belt land over the next 15 years. At an often stormy meeting of the full council, the Greater Manchester-wide Places for Everyone development plan was
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Sex offender was going to Bury to 'engage in sexual relationship with 17-year-old'
A sex offender described as a "serious risk to women" was found to have been going to Bury to "engage in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl". Callum Cox, 23, has a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) with a number of conditions and prohibitions
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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RECAP: Updates as police raid addresses in Bury in day of action
4:48pm Actually we'll give you another update from police... #WATCH | Chief Superintendent Chris Hill provides
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Young stars shine on duty for county
A number of Bury’s young athletes were on county representative duties over the weekend. Lucy Dent ran at the prestigious English Schools Cross Country Championships, in Pontefract, and was fifth Greater Manchester counter in the junior girls’
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Radcliffers take on the mud and win
Radcliffe Athletic Club members did not let the conditions bog them down at the popular Two Crosses Challenge. Organised by the East Lancashire Long Distance Walkers Association, Ian Swan ran the 26-mile route in a speedy 5hrs 22mins. Donna
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Business manager in stronger position wins Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A business manager at a "commercial body building" firm is in a stronger position financially after winning the Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Adam Bullough, head of business development at PPS Commercials Ltd, based at Pilsworth Industrial Estate
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HELEN LOCKWOOD: Ladies Lunch proves to be a success once again
On Friday, March 15, ladies from across Bury met at Rapallo Italian Kitchen, Walshaw, for the 10th anniversary of the Ladies Lunch. Run by the special events committee, the Ladies Lunch is where a group of loyal supporters of Bury Hospice gather
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Bank teams up with Bury's Gary Neville to show how businesses can thrive abroad
A major bank has teamed up with Bury-born Manchester United legend Gary Neville to demonstrate how smaller businesses can thrive abroad. Data from Santander shows that in the past year, international businesses have improved their performance more
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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. DESISLAVA BANCHEVA, 28, is wanted for failing to appear in court in relation to drug offences. GAVIN FLYNN, 44, is wanted for failing to appear
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CHRISTIAN WAKEFORD: We must remain vigilant as Football Governance Bill rolls in
As the Member of Parliament for Bury South and a passionate advocate for the beautiful game, I welcome the forthcoming Football Governance Bill and the call for an independent football regulator. This long-awaited move is a significant step forward
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Community rallies in bid to keep civic hall 'in use for future generations'
The community has rallied as part of a bid to keep Ramsbottom Civic Hall "in use for future generations". At the start of the year, Friends of Ramsbottom Civic Hall (FORCH) asked for volunteers to help run the Market Place site amid concerns over
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Lifesaving bleed box kits installed in Bury town centre after fundraising efforts
Bleed box kits have been installed in Bury town centre after community efforts were made to secure money for the lifesaving equipment. Two of the kits have been installed on Silver Street after Rotarians and businesses including Stanley’s of Bury