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Hotel and leisure centre set to be demolished to make way for retirement flats
A hotel and leisure centre described as "the heart of a community" will be demolished to make way for supported living apartments. There were 127 objections to the plans for Fairways Lodge, in the Sedgley area of Prestwich, but applicants McCarthy
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These top 7 foods can 'significantly' improve your memory and concentration
Are you struggling to concentrate at the moment? It might be time to switch up your diet. Brits are being urged to add "brain-boosting" foods to their meal plans as a "simple yet effective way" to help enhance their concentration and cognitive
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‘Huge moment’ for Prestwich as £100m town centre redevelopment agreed
A £100m overhaul of the Longfield Centre site in Prestwich into "a new beating heart for the village" has been approved by the council. Members of the council’s planning control committee voted on Tuesday night to approve the proposal after hearing
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Van seized as driver found 'on false plates and with no insurance'
A van has been seized after being found to have been on false plates, police have said. Officers came across the vehicle in Prestwich last night, Tuesday, before carrying out checks on it which showed it was on false plates. Police said the
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'We are delighted': Bury school one of first to receive teaching award
A Bury school is one of the first to have been honoured for promoting the teaching of religious education. St Mary’s CE Primary School in Hawkshaw has received the new AWARE award (Award for Widening Achievement in Religious Education), Bury SACRE's
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Bury MPs' optimism for change after King's Speech announcements
Bury's MPs have expressed their optimism over changes that are set to be made following the announcement of the King's Speech last week. Bury North MP James Frith and Bury South MP, who both represent Labour, have praised the speech, which marked
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Ingenious nesting bricks to be installed in all new homes to help declining birds
Nest bricks are to be built into all new developments in Bury to protect migratory birds. The authority has become the first in Greater Manchester to include the mandatory conditioning of "swift bricks" into new housing for "building-dependent"
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Prestwich Pride announces more events as set to offer 'something for everyone'
Prestwich Pride has announced an expanded line-up to ensure the weekend festival has "something for everyone". The festival runs from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11 and now includes entertainment over the three days, from queer acts and