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Sisters on trial accused of helping brother try to escape justice after murder
Two sisters have gone on trial accused of trying to help their brother get to Pakistan after the murder of a teenage boxer in Bury. In May 2021, three men were jailed for life after being found guilty of the murder of 18-year-old Cole Kershaw
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'Dangerous' man found guilty of murdering friend in 'unprovoked knife attack'
A man has been found guilty of murdering his friend and carrying out an aggravated burglary of his ex-partner’s home following the fatal attack. Andrew Hall, 59, attended the home of Geoffrey Ives, 75, on Hardfield Street, Heywood, at approximately
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Heat health warning issued for Bury as temperatures set to hit highs of 25°C
Bury is set for another warm week with a yellow heat health alert issued as temperatures set to hit highs of 25°C. A yellow heat health alert has been issued jointly by the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office, across every region in England
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What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?
Loud music from next-door neighbours, especially on a weekday, is a common headache that comes with living in a residential area. Luckily, there are a number of rules in place to regulate this as well as sanctioned actions you can take if you are
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'Hidden gem' to be heart of ambitious plans to transform town
A 'hidden gem' will be at the heart of Whitefield's transformation. Whitefield Garrick Theatre has been designated the heart of a proposed new cultural quarter for the town. A draft of the Whitefield Town Centre Plan, commissioned by Bury Council
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Restrictions to be introduced on village road to combat parking problems
Traffic restrictions have been earmarked for a village road - to keep a bus stop clear of cars. Measures are proposed to stop cars from parking at the bus stop in Ainsworth, which is said to be causing problems. The bus stop is located on
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Vernon Kay goes back to school to cheer on youngsters - and meet fellow stars
Vernon Kay proved to a be a real sport today as he kicked off an American football match to introduce the game to youngsters. The Bolton radio and TV presenter was at Bury Grammar School to cheer on those play9in in the game of JagTag, a simplified
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New cafe opens for a very special reason
The Salvation Army is launching a new café for the Bury community in a bid to end loneliness and isolation. The café will launch on Tuesday, June 25 at The Salvation Army’s church and community centre on Brookshaw Street in Bury at 11am and will