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Large emergency service presence after controlled explosion of 'old grenade'
A large emergency presence was in Bury on Friday night as a "controlled explosion" took place after a grenade was reportedly found. Greater Manchester Police cordoned off Chesham Road at the junction with Walmersley Road following reports of a
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RECAP: Road reopened after bomb disposal unit on scene
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The weather in Bury this weekend: Warning in place and hour by hour forecast revealed
Warm but potentially stormy weather is set to hit Bury this weekend. Temperatures in the borough are set to hit highs of 23C on Saturday with sunny intervals set to break through the clouds by late morning. But the weather could take a turn
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Borough restaurant owners 'heartbroken' after burglary
A borough restaurant's owners have been left "heartbroken" after their venue was burgled. Babbo Cucina Italiana on Scholes Lane in Prestwich was targeted on Wednesday, May 9. Read more: Radcliffe man attacked 3 police officers while resisting
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City keeper who suffered racist abuse before inspiring youngsters coming to Bury
A former Manchester City goalkeeper who suffered racist abuse before going on inspire youngsters will be coming to Bury tomorrow, Saturday. Alex Williams, known as the country's first modern black goalkeeper, played 125 games for City between 1980
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Top 5 tips to save money on fuel as petrol prices rise by 10p per litre
As petrol and diesel prices are set to rise again this month, experts have offered their top tips to save you money. Petrol prices have risen by 10p per litre already this year, with the RAC saying the average price of a litre of petrol increased
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How to save money when booking flights - travel expert reveals all
Are you about to book some flights? Whether you’re booking a relaxing trip or cramming in lots of sightseeing, holidays can be expensive. To help your money go further next time you organise a holiday, a travel expert has shared four hacks that
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The top 10 most common driving test mistakes according to latest DVSA data
New analysis of the latest car driving test data has revealed that the most common fault learner drivers make during their test is failing to make the correct observations when at a junction. It analysed the total number of faults recorded in
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Business owner 'dodged bullet' after fire broke out near Formula One stock car
The owner of a unit at an industrial site where a fire broke out has said he "dodged a bullet" after "getting a bit complacent". Emergency services were called to Pioneer Mill on Milltown Street in Radcliffe at around 9.15pm on Wednesday night.
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'It is all I have ever known': Bury hospital worker shares experiences of being deaf
A Bury hospital worker who has been deaf his whole life and uses his skills to support other individuals has spoken about his experiences. Trevor Borthwick-Hare is the communication and translation specialist at Cygnet Hospital Bury, which offers
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Andy Burnham says Co-op Live opening has ‘not been handled well’
Andy Burnham has said the opening of Co-op Live has "not been handled well" after the 23,500-capacity venue suffered a nightmarish start to life. Problems for the arena started on its first test event day on April 20, with operators OVG cancelling
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Man attacked 3 police officers while resisting arrest after breaching court bail
A man attacked three police officers while resisting being arrested due to him breaching court bail. Rhys Warburton, of Mather Street, Radcliffe, was at his partner’s house in Bury on April 9 when the attack took place, Manchester Minshull Street
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Off-licence found with weapons and drugs forced to change manager
An off-licence where police found a knife, a metal baseball bat and nitrous oxide canisters were found has been forced to change its manager. Best One in Heywood was raided by police and Trading Standards following intelligence about the alleged
