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Sun, clouds and rain predicted as 10,000s flock to return of music festival
Festival goers can expect mixed weather over a weekend of sun, clouds and rain. This comes with the famous Parklife Festival set to return to Heaton Park near Prestwich on Saturday. More than 160,000 music fans are expected to flock to the
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All the candidates standing in Bury for the General Election
The candidates for the Bury North and Bury South seats for the upcoming General Election on Thursday, July 4 have been announced. The borough is a primary target for Labour and the Conservatives and both seats have been named as two of the most
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Bury business continues as Bebeto Gomes joins defensive ranks
Bury have made versatile full-back Bebeto Gomes their second signing of the day and fifth of the summer so far. Born in Portugal, Gomes previously had spells with Stockport Town, Radcliffe and Avro before heading to Pilkington, where he was part
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Shakers sign versatile full-back Calligan from Stockport Town
Bury have completed their fourth signing of the summer as left-back Will Calligan arrives from Stockport Town. Calligan, who can also play as a winger, came through the youth ranks at Barnsley before heading to Bradford Park Avenue. Last season
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Fire breaks out at fireplace shop in early hours
A fire broke out at a borough shop in the early hours of today, Friday. Police and fire crews were called to The Fireplace Shop on Bury Old Road in Prestwich after the blaze began after 1am. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed officers
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Mum of man who died after 2014 Parklife attack issues fresh appeal for information
The mum of a young man who died after an attack at Parklife festival has issued an emotional appeal for information on the anniversary of his death. Robert Hart, from Macclesfield, died in hospital after being punched by an unknown man at the Heaton
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At least 37 people hospitalised due to E.coli breakout - what you should do
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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The 'secret' to making a classic British fish and chips in an air fryer revealed
A chef has revealed the 'secret' to mastering the classic British dish of fish and chips in the air fryer. The only thing that can seemingly rival a Brit's passion for a chip supper is our other foodie obsession - air fryers. By now it seems
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Academy trust opens new training centre to improve SEND outcomes
A borough academy trust has opened a dedicated training centre focused on improving specialist special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) outcomes. Last month, Oak Learning Partnership officially opened its outreach and training centre on
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Bury College student accepted on prestigious law course vows to tackle injustice
A former Bury College student has landed a place on a prestigious legal scheme after witnessing disregard for the law in his own country. Hadi Rachrach, a University of Central Lancashire student from Lebanon, has been selected to join the highly
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Brother of late comedian calls on council to protect statue after crash
The brother of a borough comedian whose statue was toppled in a car crash has called for greater protection of the monument. Chris Foote-Wood, brother of the late Victoria Wood, says he has written to council chief executive Lynne Ridsdale, to
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'A real sense of community': More than 1,000 attend first family wellbeing festival
More than 1,000 people attended a family festival which created a "real sense of community". The Sunnywood Project held its first family festival promoting mental, physical and social wellbeing in Burrs Country Park in Bury on Sunday, June 1.
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Ramsbottom set to welcome world’s top women cyclists this weekend
The Tour of Britain Women is coming to Ramsbottom this weekend and will see some of the best cyclists around showcasing their talent. On Sunday, June 9, cyclists will race down Peel Brow and through the town centre before 90 world class cyclists