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Greene King offering Brits free pints if you say these 4 words at your local
Brits can officially now grab one of 100,000 free pints at their local Greene King pub in celebration of rain falling today. The offer is live for 24 hours from 11am on 25th March, and customers can choose one free drink from a range of options
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NHS issues prescriptions warning to Brits as the Easter Bank Holiday approaches
The NHS has warned Brits about ensuring they order their repeat prescriptions early before the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The national health service told patients to order their prescriptions in 'good time' to avoid delays. The warning
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Police appeal for CCTV and doorbell footage after burglary
An appeal for CCTV and doorbell camera footage has been launched after a burglary. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say the break-in happened on Sheepfoot Lane in Prestwich on Sunday at around 1.35am. CCTV images show a man approaching the
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Bury Times readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% 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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Two taken to hospital after ambulance on 'blue lights' crashes with car
Two people were taken to hospital after an ambulance on "blue lights" crashed with a car in Bury on Saturday night. The crash happened on Manchester Road, at the junction with Knowsley Street, at around 7.30pm. There were no patients in the
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Around 9,500 staff at Issa brothers' owned Asda received incorrect pay slips
Around 9,500 employees working for Asda received incorrect payslips last week due to an ‘IT glitch’. While Asda said the vast majority of its 150,000 staff were paid accurately on Friday (March 22), many hourly paid workers received incorrect payslips
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UK drivers warned over Easter weekend travel as 14 million getaways planned
UK drivers are being warned to expect long delays this Easter, as more than 14 million getaway trips are said to be taking place across the first bank holiday weekend of the year. The RAC said journeys on some popular routes could take twice as
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From New Orleans to Bury New Road - Popeyes chicken chain reveals opening date
American fried chicken restaurant Popeyes has announced the opening date for its new drive-thru restaurant on Bury New Road. It will be located on 288-292 Bury New Road in Salford, close to the border with Prestwich. Work is under way on
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Operators behind landfill with 'stunning stench' face calls to lose licence
The operators of a landfill with a "stunning stench" should be stripped of their licence, according to a council leader. Neil Emmott, who leads Rochdale Council, said Valencia Waste should have its licence to run the Pilsworth South Landfill ‘removed
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Find out if it is criminal damage to cut a neighbours hedge in the UK
We all like to keep on top of our gardens, even if the maintenance is often time-consuming and can sometimes feel like a workout. But as we strive to create a space that feels like an extension of the inside of our own home, you may notice parts
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REVEALED: The 30 roads across borough which will be resurfaced in the next year
Thirty roads across the borough will be resurfaced in the next year while another 75 will receive "preventative treatment". The maintenance will be part of the council's £30m highway investment programme, which will continue from April. The
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'I’m very much looking forward to it': Council announces next deputy mayor
The next borough deputy mayor has been confirmed by the council. Cllr Noel Bayley had his nomination approved by members of the council at a meeting last week. He will be the borough mayor the following year. Cllr Bayley has served the
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Bury volunteers take part in NHS trial for new cancer screening test
Volunteers in Bury have taken part in an NHS trial for a new cancer screening blood test. Over the coming weeks, hundreds of participants in Bury who enrolled on the NHS-Galleri trial in 2021 will be returning to mobile clinics for their last
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Top Conservative minister on how independent football regulator will affect clubs
A top Conservative minister has given his thoughts on what the new independent football regulator will mean for clubs. Tory chairman Richard Holden went to see Radcliffe FC play Ashton United on Saturday, March 23, as part of a tour around the
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Bury's Ralf Little departs Death In Paradise after 4 years
Ralf Little has left Death In Paradise after four years on the Caribbean-set detective show. The 44-year-old Bury-born actor, who has been fighting crime on the fictional island of Saint Marie since 2020 as Neville Parker, has been the “longest