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Bury arcade features in another Hollywood blockbuster with 80s influence
An arcade venue in Bury is featuring in another Hollywood film, which is currently being shown in cinemas across the world. Those who have seen the new Ghostbusters film, which was released last week, may have spotted that it includes scenes filmed
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Police investigating after youths accused of ‘intimidating’ worshippers
Police said they are "working with all faith groups" after complaints that worshippers were being "intimidated" by young people in Prestwich. A video which has been circulated widely shows a woman driving up to the Masjid-e-Bilal on Bury New Road
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Furious locals looking to sell up and move after homeless complex approved
Furious residents have slammed a decision to build a new homeless support complex in Heywood – with some saying they will move out the area because of it. Across the way from Harwood Park Primary School, 12 temporary flats will be built to help
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Man 'steals' cherry picker like 'something out of Grand Theft Auto'
Footage shows the moment a man reportedly 'stole' a cherry picker in Chadderton this morning in a scene witnesses described as 'something out of Grand Theft Auto'. At approximately 1.50am (Wednesday, March 27), police were called to reports of
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Air quality monitoring to begin around landfill site amid 'appalling' problem
The government’s health watchdog has confirmed it will monitor air quality around a landfill site next month after concerns the “nauseating smell” is linked to respiratory problems. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) says it will work with
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WATCH: Community deliver powerful message as Knife Angel leaves town
The Bury community came together with a poignant message on knife crime as the time came for a symbolic monument to move on. Around 50 people gathered at the closing ceremony to mark the Knife Angel leaving last night, Tuesday, outside Bob and
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Pensioners set for £900 boost next week - but experts warn its not enough
Pensioners will see a boost to their payments from next week, as the state pension is set to increase by up to £900 from April 1. However, experts have warned that the state pension is still not enough for retirees to live on. Pension payments
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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'Friendly' woman died after complications linked to her low weight
A "friendly" woman died after complications linked to her low weight, an inquest has heard. Liza-Jayne Hall died aged 32 on December 19, 2022, at her home in Myrtle Gardens in Bury, where she lived with her mum. Rochdale Coroners' Court heard
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Delight as Bury shopping centre wins award for second year in a row
A Bury shopping centre has won an award for the second year in a row. Last year, the Mill Gate Shopping Centre struck gold in the community commitment category at the International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence Awards. Read
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'It is just mindless': Videos released after around 30 cars vandalised in Bury
Around 30 cars have been targeted in a spate of "mindless" vandalism in Bury which is believed to have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Car owners have registered their disgust following the unprovoked incidents, which happened on Manor