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4-bed detached house ordered to be demolished after being built taller than plans
A newly built four-bed detached house has been ordered to be demolished after it was built taller and in a different position than approved plans. Plans for the house, which fronts on to Butterstile Lane in Prestwich, were originally passed in
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New Tesco Clubcard rules introduced for millions of shoppers
New Tesco Clubcard rules will give millions of supermarket shoppers the chance to earn extra rewards worth up to £100 when Tesco’s Clubcard Challenges. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign.
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Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge
A mum has issued a warning to parents across the UK after her daughter attempted a TikTok challenge that could have left her scarred for life. Emma-Louise Owen is warning other parents about the dangers of the 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned
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20-year-old appears in court accused of 'killing man with a single punch'
A Prestwich man has appeared in court accused of killing a bar-goer with a single punch on a night out in Bury. Brook Marshall-Byrne, 20, was charged with manslaughter following the death of 35-year-old Piotr Ludwiczak. He died after being punched
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Family of baby Genevieve pay tribute to their "beautiful and wonderful daughter"
The family of a baby girl who died from asphyxiation after being strapped to a bean bag face down have paid tribute to her. Genevieve Meehan was only nine months old when she died on May 9, 2022, at Tiny Toes in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. Kate
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Where to see northern lights as they could be visible tonight
The northern lights could be visible across Lancashire tonight (May 20) and we have rounded up some of the best places to see them. According to the Met Office the phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, is set to be visible on Monday night
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Tribute to 'kind and caring' 20-year-old who died in Rossendale crash
The family of a ‘kind and caring’ man who died in a crash in Rossendale at the weekend have paid tribute to him. Michael Pearce McTaggart, 20, from Rossendale, was driving a Renault Megane when it was in collision with another car in Burnley Road
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Prestwich Pride release details of 'biggest line-up yet' for 2024
Prestwich Pride has announced its biggest and most vibrant line-up ahead of the weekend event this summer. Prestwich Pride will take place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 August. This year's festivities promise an array of events, showcasing the
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Manchester Victoria to hold minute’s silence to remember arena victims
Victoria Station will fall silent on May 22 as station staff and rail users pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the Manchester Arena attack. There will be a minute’s silence during a special memorial service at 12pm, which will be led by
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Royal Mint unveils brand new 50p coin to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings. The design of the “tails” or reverse side of the 50p coin was revealed ahead of the anniversary on June 6. It was designed by David Lawrence with support from
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis C? Early signs and when to see your GP
Do you want to know what hepatitis C is? It’s a virus that can infect the liver. You can become infected with it if you come into contact with the blood of an infected person. If left untreated, it can sometimes cause “serious and potentially
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Mum's challenge to help youngster with devastating condition after losing 8 stone
A Radcliffe mum who lost eight stone will be running a half marathon for her friend’s daughter who has battled two cancers. Jenny Toole, 32, who is a full-time carer to her son Kristian Ince aged seven, weighed 21 stone when she was diagnosed with
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Hundreds of complaints about dog poo in Bury but no fines
No dog poo fines have been issued in Bury since 2021, data has shown. According to the council’s website, those failing to pick up their dog’s poo can be given a fixed penalty notice. Residents have submitted a total of 266 complaints around
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'I am truly honoured': Bury Grammar School recruits new head of primary division
Bury Grammar School (BGS) has appointed a new head of its primary division. The Tenterden Street school has recruited "standout candidate" Aleksander Charlesworth for the role, which he will start in September. Mr Charlesworth, the school's
