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Jury set to decide fate of sisters accused of helping murderer try to escape justice
Two sisters of a man who was convicted of a teenage boxer's murder are set to discover their fate after being charged over their alleged involvement in trying to help their brother escape justice and get to Pakistan. In May 2021, three men were
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Building supplies giant plan new branch in town
A building supplies firm plan to open a new branch in Prestwich. Planning documents filed in the past week state Screwfix Direct Ltd is seeking to occupy two units at Sedgley Park trading estate on George Street, just off Bury New Road. The
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Jewish community condemn treatment of rabbi Bury South Tory candidate at mosque
Jewish community representatives have condemned the treatment of Bury South's Conservatives candidate, who is a rabbi, berated outside a mosque he had been invited to speak at. Rabbi Arnold Saunders, a councillor in Salford, who uses a walking
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Man dies after car crash following police chase
A man had died after a crash in Heywood following a short police chase. Police were called following a crash on York Street at around 3.15am today, Monday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say initial enquiries suggest a Dacia Sandero was being
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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'
Iceland has issued a recall as customers have been warned not to eat a product which may be a possible health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs
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Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support
Nurse Karen knows all about the issues veterans and their families face – as she is a veteran herself. After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community
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Author turns passion for acting into new play
A Ramsbottom author has turned his passion for acting into a new play that is set to hit the stage this summer. Andrew Braiden self-published his debut novel The Swede in 2022 and followed it up with the semi-autobiographical How I Wrote a Book