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RECAP: Live updates as General Election results set to be announced in Bury
7:23am We are bringing our coverage of the election in Bury to a close now. Thank you for joining us and hope you
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Man and woman charged after death of three-year-old boy who was attacked by dog
A man and woman from Radcliffe have been charged after the death of a three-year-old boy who died after being attacked by a dog in Rochdale. Daniel Twigg was attacked by a dangerous dog on Tunshill Lane in Milnrow on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He
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New TV channel launches on Freeview via little-known platform with over 70 channels
A new TV channel has launched on Freeview this week through a little-known streaming service which offers Brits access to more than 70 different channels. There have been several Freeview updates in recent months seeing the launch of various new
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Police update after town centre bank daubed in pain and windows smashed
More than a dozen people have been arrested after a Bury bank, as well as businesses in Bolton, and across Manchester were targeted and red paint thrown on the buildings Barclays Bank in Bury was one of the businesses targeted, with the branch's
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Prestwich Heys to kick off new campaign at Cheadle
PRESTWICH Heys will start the 2024/25 NW Counties Premier Division season away at Cheadle Town on Saturday, July 27 (3pm). The League have announced the fixtures for the opening week of the campaign which sees AFC Liverpool visiting Adie Moran
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Sephton is latest signing for Rammy
With the new season less than a month away, manager Steve Wilkes continues to strengthen the Ramsbottom United squad, both on and off the pitch, writes Tony Cunningham. Following the arrival of former Chorley centre back Andy Teague last week,
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Tremendous turnouts for Radcliffe members on the fells
After a five-year absence, Radcliffe juniors and seniors were out in force for the latest reincarnation of the Tor Mile Fell Race. One of Britain’s oldest fell races, the first kilometre takes runners to the summit of Tor Hill, followed by a nerve-wracking
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Bury athletes make their ‘home’ advantage pay in Trafford meet
Bury played host to the Trafford AC Grand Prix meeting on Tuesday and club athletes made the most of the switch. With the Trafford track being resurfaced, it has given Bury AC the opportunity to host a number of high-level meetings over the summer
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Council care worker celebrating after winning Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A council adult care worker is celebrating after winning the Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Angela Davies has scooped the prize with ticket number 21697. Angela, who joined the draw in January 2020, works in the adult care re-enablement team
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Bury tanker driver caused motorist to fracture spine and ribs in M56 crash
A tanker driver has been sentenced for causing a crash on the motorway which left another road user with serious injuries. Peter Gibbons, from Bury, was behind the wheel of a heavy goods vehicle and drove in a dangerous manner, colliding with two
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Ambrose 'big game experience' can boost Shakers, says McNabb
Shakers boss Dave McNabb reckons Efe Ambrose can have a big impact on the squad over the coming season. The experienced defender arrived at Gigg Lane last month following a spell at Scottish club Queen of the South. Ambrose has a wealth of
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HELEN LOCKWOOD: Thrill-seekers abseil down Peel Tower in aid of hospice
Cold and rainy weather couldn’t stop a group of determined thrill-seekers from abseiling down Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill, in support of Bury Hospice, on Saturday, June 29. From ground level looking up, you actually couldn’t see the top of the
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Frustration as vandals target work of community group for a second time
Vandals have targeted the work of a village conservation group for the second time in a matter of weeks. Members of Hollins Conservation Group were disgusted by the latest incident, which saw a gateway on Hags Lane ripped off its hinges. Group
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General Election day arrives - here is a list of all the candidates standing in Bury
Voters will go to the polls for the General Election today, Thursday. Polling stations across the borough will be open from 7am to 10pm for the election, with votes set to be counted through the night. And will be bringing you live coverage
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New public car park included in plans for town centre housing estate
A decision on revised plans to build 57 homes near the centre of Ramsbottom is expected next week. The plans, which include creating a 47-space public car park for visitors to the town, have been submitted by Eccleston Homes, which wish to build