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All you need to know on how to renew a child passport in the UK
If you are planning to head abroad for a family holiday this year making sure your child's passport is in-date is crucial. A child will need a specific 'child's passport' until they are 16 years of age, and they last for five years. Therefore
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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods
A health expert has said 'ultra-processed' foods (UPF) should face 'heavy taxation' and suggested that the revenue from this be used to subsidise fresh produce. This comes amid calls for tobacco-style warning signs on product packets and for a
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Police 'concerned' about missing girl, 13, last seen in Bury
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl. Aimee was last seen on Wednesday, June 26, at 5pm. She was last seen on Burghley Close in Bury. She is white, around 5ft tall and of a slim build. She was last
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One person in England dies as a result of ongoing E.Coli outbreak
One person has died linked to the E. coli outbreak which experts believe has been spread via lettuce leaves. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had identified two people in England who died within 28 days of infection with shiga toxin-producing
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Man who stabbed late mother's partner to death jailed for life
A man who stabbed his late mother's partner to death before breaking into his ex-partner's home has been jailed for life. Andrew Hall, of Crown Road, Heywood, was found guilty of murdering Geoffrey Ives, 75, after a trial at Manchester Minshull
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Teague ready for a new challenge at Rams
RAMSBOTTTOM United have signed vastly experienced defender Andy Teague who has joined as player/assistant manager, writes Tony Cunningham. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to bring Andy to the club as my assistant,” said manager Steve Wilkes.
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Johnson is delighted to get business Fin-ished!
RADCLIFFE joint manager Anthony Johnson is delighted to have finally got his man after signing highly-sort after winger Fin Sinclair-Smith. The 24-year-old joins Boro from Marine who he helped gain promotion to National League North after beating
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Two bikes stolen in knifepoint robbery at park
Two bikes were stolen in a knifepoint robbery at a park last week. The terrifying incident happened at Nuttall Park in Ramsbottom at around 5.50pm on Wednesday, June 19. No arrests or injuries have been reported following the robbery. If
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Duo the latest to join the Bury ranks
BURY have once again been busy in the transfer market as boss Dave McNabb continues to shape his squad for the 2024/25 campaign. Brad Carroll and Josh Gregory become the 13th and 14th signings of the summer as the Shakers look to mount a successful
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Morrisons plans to open 400 new convenience stores across the UK
Morrisons has announced plans to open around 400 convenience stores across the UK as part of plans to take on Aldi and Lidl. The supermarket is planning to open more of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores, aiming to increase its number of small
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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Radcliffe AC Ultra runner McQueen conquers The Wall
Radcliffe Athletics Club member, Annette McQueen, won the ladies’ race in the 70-mile (113km) ultramarathon event The Wall. Including a total of 3,460 feet of elevation, The Wall takes runners through historic Hadrian’s wall country as it traverses
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Young Bury AC duo through to English finals
Two of Bury AC’s talented combined events athletes represented Greater Manchester last weekend at the English Schools’ Combined Events regional finals, at Litherland. Oliver Cooper, competing in the junior boys’ pentathlon, had a superb competition
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Guy feels reinvigorated ahead of Paris Olympics
Bury’s James Guy admitted he is feeling 21 again as a fresh training regime has breathed new life into his Paris 2024 hopes. The 28-year-old made the big decision to leave the Aquatics GB Performance Centre in Bath and join team-mate Matt Richards
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The names and faces of Bury's most wanted
Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects. Fred Grey (Image: GMP) FRED GREY, 25, is wanted in connection with burglary. Aurfan Younis (Image: GMP) AURFAN YOUNIS, 39, is wanted for failing
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Major projects which Bury firm played leading roles in developing honoured
Two major projects which a Bury-based steel specialist played leading roles in to develop them have been honoured with industry awards. Constructed using steel which had been prepared at William Hare Group's Castlecroft Road facility, the works
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Delight for teaching assistant after winning Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A teaching assistant is celebrating after winning the Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Danielle Hay, who works as a teaching assistant supporting the children at Woodbank Primary School, has scooped the prize with ticket number 23021. She has
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HELEN LOCKWOOD: Bury Hospice celebrating 30th anniversary of lottery
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Bury Hospice Lottery, and we have been celebrating. The lottery was known as the Red Rose Lottery when it was established back in 1994, and ever since its inception it has been critical in ensuring the
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House prices for first time buyers in Bury have risen by more than a third since 2019
The average house price in Bury for first time buyers has risen by more than a third over the past five years, new figures show. It comes as property website Rightmove said the typical mortgage payment for first time buyers has increased by £400