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Man ‘left for dead in road’ in horror spanner attack after England Euro 2024 game
A man was "left for dead" after being attacked with a spanner during disorder centred around a Bury town centre bar following the England vs Denmark Euro 2024 football match last week. Police said the man was bleeding from his "head, ears, nose
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Award-winning pianist and composer set to perform at lunchtime concert in Bury
A pianist and composer who has won major prizes is set to perform in Bury on Friday. Yorkshireman Neil Crossland has played at prestigious London venues including the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Albert Hall He has also performed throughout
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RECAP: Bar licensing hearing called after England v Denmark Euro 2024 disorder
4:18pm Just one more post for the blog... Click here to read a round-up of what was said in the hearing.
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EDF and Utilita named as the worst energy companies for customer service
EDF and Utilita have been named the worst energy suppliers for customer service by Citizens Advice. The consumer charity’s quarterly ranking said customer service ratings across the industry were among the lowest ever. It reported that record
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Prestwich Carnival sees thousands turn up for weekend of fun
Prestwich Carnival was back for another year, with thousands of people turning up to enjoy fun in the sun at the weekend. The event was held in St Mary’s Park in Prestwich and has been a highlight of the social calendar for more than a century.
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What people in a 'red wall' area who voted Tory for first time say ahead of election
People in a "red wall" seat that voted Tory for the first time ever in 2019 still feel forgotten, now they want a local champion Although political disillusionment is rife in Heywood and Middleton, the answer to this is simple – listen to the people
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Part of Bury bus station to be demolished to make way for huge development
Part of Bury bus station is set to be knocked down along with three other buildings close to the town’s market as plans for a "flexi hall" take shape. Demolition plans submitted by the council outline the area which will need to be cleared to make
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Bury leaders pay tribute to council boss who leaves behind 'enormous legacy'
Borough leaders have paid respects to a pioneering council boss who leaves behind an "enormous legacy" following his death. Sir Howard Bernstein, who lived in Prestwich, has died aged 71 following a period of illness. Sir Howard, from Cheetham