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Mum worried that missing son Jay Slater has been ‘taken against his will’
The mother of missing Oswaldtwistle teenager, Jay Slater, says she is worried that he has been ‘taken against his will. Jay Slater, 19, was last heard from on Monday morning (June 17) as he told a friend he planned to walk back to his accommodation
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How do I stop my dog from getting car sick? What you can give them to help
You might think that only humans get car sick but as many dog owners will tell you, you're very wrong. Travelling with your pooch in the car can be easier said than done. Owners have to consider and plan a few key things before setting off
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Supermarket responds after customers complain of incorrect pricing
A supermarket has responded after complaints from customers about incorrect pricing on their handheld scanners. Customers at the Asda store in Accrington took to social media to highlight the price differences for certain items, in terms of what
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All the major pubs closing as almost 500 shut for good in the UK
472 pubs across England and Wales have permanently closed in the last year, according to new analysis. In the first three months of 2024, the country saw 236 pubs shut their doors for good, government figures by real estate firm Altus Group have
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Off-road biking crackdown as police launch operation to tackle crime
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an operation to reduce crime relating to e-bikes and quadbikes. Over a number of months, many people have been reporting anti-social behaviours using e-bikes and quadbikes. Driven by data collated
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Youngsters on borough Jewish social care charity course deliver presentation
Youngsters at a borough Jewish social care charity have delivered a presentation about the value of their study course. Students of The Fed’s Bar-Batmitzvah Programme, who are aged 12 and 13, have spoken about their course at Healthlands Village
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Music festival returns to town centre to create buzzing atmosphere again
A music festival created a buzzing atmosphere in Bury town centre once again at the weekend. Bury Bandemonium returned on Saturday and saw a host of groups performing for visitors. The Bloco Ashe Samba band played in Kay Gardens to greet visitors
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The 'shining star' MBE winner who helps people from all backgrounds forge careers
A "shining star" who helps to give people "opportunities they thought they would never have" has shared her delight after being awarded an MBE. Sarah Van Der Merwe, 42, from Greenmount, received the honour in the King's Birthday Honours List for
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MBE winner dedicates award to 'champion the incredible' causes he works with
An MBE winner described as the "very definition of a community champion" will use his award to "champion the incredible" causes he has been involved in. Isaac Ginsbury, who heads up The Jewel Foundation in Prestwich which supports 550 residents
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Bury South Conservatives candidate praises party's 'clear plan for future'
The Bury South Conservative candidate says only his party have a "clear plan to deliver a brighter and more secure future" after the release of the Tories' General Election manifesto last week. As part of the plan to support working people and
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Thousands set to descend on town for carnival set to be 'bigger and better'
A borough festival is returning this weekend with a host of family fun on show and hopes it will be "bigger and better" than before. Prestwich Carnival will take place on Saturday and Sunday at St Mary's Park, starting from 10am both days and free
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'A red route is not the solution': Residents' concerns over road traffic restriction
Residents have raised concerns after a restriction - which bans parking on one of the borough's busiest roads - was put in place. Walmersley Road in Bury has been made a "red route" in efforts to keep traffic moving and stop "illegal and inconsiderate
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Bus drivers across Greater Manchester set to go on strike over pay dispute
Bus drivers in Greater Manchester are set to go on strike in a row over pay. Drivers who work for Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Ltd (GMAT) — the company which provides Ring and Ride bus services for elderly and disabled passengers — have