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CCTV appeal after man 'tried to set fire' to shed with blowtorch next to family home
A man allegedly tried to set fire to a garden shed with a blowtorch just a few feet from a home where three children were present. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to a property on Scholes Lane in Prestwich at 12.45am on Monday, July
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Metrolink strikes called off after 'new pay deal agreed'
Industrial action planned on the Metrolink network for later this week has been cancelled after workers agreed to a new pay offer today, Tuesday. According to Unite, Metrolink workers will now receive a "substantial" pay rise, with workers at the
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'Excellent news' - Nestlé bringing back classic chocolate bar for a limited time
It seems common news now for classic chocolates and sweets to be discontinued, but one fan-favourite bar will be making a return for a limited time. Caramac production was stopped by Nestlé in November 2023, who said a "steady decline in its sales
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from tomorrow
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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Seven Bury police officers under investigation after 'racial discrimination' claims
Seven Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers based in Bury are being investigated over "racial discrimination" claims. Five officers have been suspended while two officers have been put on restricted duty, the force has confirmed. Police
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Full list of every Carpetright store set to close following administration
Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs. It was announced on Monday that the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the
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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways
Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new
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Healthcare worker honoured with special recognition award
A Bury nursing associate has received a special recognition award from the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Matthew Coles, 25, from Elton, is a nursing associate at Tower Family Healthcare in Bury and has worked at the practice since he was 16 years-old
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Bury Football Club appoints former volunteer in ‘key’ role
Bury Football Club has appointed a former volunteer as its new community development officer. Casey Lynchey, who had previously overseen the growth of the women’s section in the club, will begin the role from Monday, July 29. Casey said: “I
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Pensioner ‘heartbroken’ after receiving allotment eviction notice
A pensioner is "heartbroken" after being evicted from his allotment plot while he says he is recovering from health issues. Derek "Bob" Haslam, 89, from Radcliffe, has had a plot at the Osborne Walk site for more than 10 years and told The Bury