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New community for over-55s set to be built at former school site
A new community for over-55s is set to be built at a former school site in Bury. Social housing provider Bolton at Home have submitted plans for 39 flats and four bungalows at the former site of the Millwood School off Fletcher Fold Road. The
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Can you give ice cubes to your dog in summer? PDSA vet nurse sets record straight
It’s vital that our pets stay cool when the weather gets warmer but can you give ice cubes to your dog? Doing so is a cheap and easy way to keep your dog cool but there has been talk of ice cubes being dangerous for dogs to play with or have put
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'Do not eat': Sainsbury's crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued
Sainsbury’s has recalled some of its crisps, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning, because they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave
Drivers are being warned that driving in a common summer clothing item could land them a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. The Met Office have highlighted the chance of 31C temperatures in the UK as heatwaves hit the UK this week.
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Lucky neighbours in this area of Bury celebrate lottery win
Residents are today quids in after striking it lucky on the People’s Postcode Lottery. Those with the BL9 0TA postcode – Houghton Street, Bury – and are signed up to the lottery have today won £1,000 in the daily prize draws. Prize winning
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'Remember to be vigilant': Warning after spate of burglaries in Bury
Police have fired a warning after a "spike" in burglaries in recent weeks. There has been a rise in burglaries at homes in the Redvales area and residents have been asked to be "vigilant" and keep their properties secure. Officers have stepped
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Police crack down on driving offences and anti-social behaviour in Bury
Police have been cracking down on driving offences and anti-social behaviour in the borough. On Tuesday, officers issued speeding tickets and gave drivers "words of advice" as part of traffic enforcement work in Bury. Groups of youths were
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Bury group urges retirees to join for 'opportunities, adventure and friendships'
A Bury-based group is encouraging retirees to join them for "new opportunities, adventure and friendships". South East Lancashire Oddfellows, made up of around 100 members, mostly older adults and retirees, appreciates how the early years of retirement
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Decorating business scoops 4 accolades at awards ceremony
A Bury-based decorators is celebrating after winning four top accolades in a business awards ceremony. The Local and Loved Awards were launched to champion businesses across Bury and Bolton and celebrate their outstanding achievements. And
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Ring and Ride bus strike off after 'new and improved pay offer'
A week-long strike of bus drivers, which was set to hit affect thousands of Greater Manchester’s elderly and disabled residents, has been called off. Bus drivers on the "Ring and Ride" service operated by Greater Manchester Accessible Transport
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Dad and colleagues to climb England's highest mountain for close cause
A dad from Heywood and his work colleagues are set to climb England's highest mountain this weekend in aid of a cause close to his family's hearts. Joe O’Neill, whose four-year-old daughter Elsie has cystic fibrosis, is gearing up to climb Scafell
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Forest school and sensory garden chosen as Bury shopping centre's charity of choice
A community forest school and sensory garden has been chosen as a Bury shopping centre's new charity of choice. Secret Garden at Hoyles Park runs sessions designed to bring the community together no matter ability income or background. The