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TV and radio star Gemma Atkinson announces 'exciting news' ahead of 40th birthday
TV and radio star Gemma Atkinson has announced the launch of her new health and beauty range. In a post on social media a few weeks ago, the Hits Radio host had teased a new project she had been quietly working on. Today she announced that
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Popular community festival set to return to town this summer
A popular annual festival has announced its return this summer. Tottington’s Big Day Out will take place in the town on Sunday, July 7 from noon until 6pm and will be held on Crompton Meadows on Beryl Avenue. A full line-up has not yet been
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'We are lucky to have her': Award for deaf nurse for outstanding care and compassion
A deaf nurse from Bury who supports other deaf adults hospitalised for their mental health has scooped an award for promoting diversity and equality. Vicki Wakefield, 33, is the clinical team leader at Cygnet Hospital in Bury. She has been
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Bury nurse says MBE award is 'an honour and a privilege'
A Bury nurse living with advanced womb cancer says receiving an MBE for services to healthcare is “an honour and a privilege". Helen Hyndman, 49, has worked for gynaecological research charity The Eve Appeal since November 2021. She was named
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Town centre mural shines light on culture and heritage of Bury
A mural showcasing the culture and heritage of the borough has been displayed at the Mill Gate Shopping Centre after being created by Bury College students. An external wall on Minden Parade has been transformed with students’ artwork after they
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Community groups urged to apply for £1k wellbeing grants
Community groups in Bury are being offered grants to help residents improve their health and wellbeing. A new £50,000 community funding has been launched by the council, working alongside Bury Voluntary, Community and Faith Alliance (VCFA), with
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Police probe into local elections results after fraud allegations
Police are investigating the borough's local elections results after allegations of fraud. The fraud accusations concern the Redvales ward, in which the Labour-run council's deputy leader Cllr Tamoor Tariq won, having received 1,155 votes.