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Borough college teachers set for strike action in coming weeks amid pay dispute
A Bury sixth form college is set to go on strike following a resounding vote in favour of action amid a pay dispute. After a 97 per cent vote in favour of strike action by National Education Union members who teach in sixth form colleges, teachers
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Post Office branch could be axed amid plans - with campaign to be launched to save it
A Post Office branch in Prestwich is on a list of potential closures - and a borough MP will be launching a campaign to save it from shutting. The Post Office is set to close or transfer more than 100 branches across the UK in a bid to save money
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'Powerful' art installation at school to honour fallen soldiers
Children at a school created a "powerful" art installation to honour fallen soldiers. Each child at St Andrew’s CE Primary School in Ramsbottom crafted their own soldier to form a regiment at the school's front entrance. The school also participated
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Cherera's super solo effort earns point for Shakers
A superb solo goal by Alex Cherera earned Bury a point at home to a battling Charnock Richard. In a match filled with attacking intent Bury would have hoped to win it at the death but may be fortunate to still maintain their unbeaten league record
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RECAP: Morning congestion due to motorway lane closure
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Talented guitarist who has played in front of royalty to perform in Bury
A talented guitarist who has played in front of royalty will showcase her skills in Bury on Friday. Saffron Sonoda, 21, a half-Japanese classical guitarist from Manchester, will be performing in a lunchtime concert at Bury Parish Church at 12.30pm
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Everything you need to know about one-way system and 20mph zone for town centre
Roads in the centre of Ramsbottom would become one-way and a 20mph zone introduced under plans which have been published. Bridge Street would be reduced to a single lane and one-way between Garden Street and Bolton Street, with widened pavements
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'I want to carry on her legacy': Festive pyjama appeal in memory of daughter returns
The mum of a seven-year old girl who died of cancer on Boxing Day has launched her charity's annual Christmas appeal to help other children. Samantha Allan, from Darwen, set up Maddi’s Butterflies, which has a borough shop, almost 13 years ago
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Customers at Bury eyewear firm donate 50,000 pairs of old glasses for charity
Customers at a Bury eyewear company have donated 50,000 pairs of old glasses for a charity recycling project. The donation milestone was reached this winter, thanks to the help from Specscart shoppers across Greater Manchester. Each of the
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Charity ball raises more than £30,000 for neonatal units
A charity ball has raised more than £30,000 for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and family support. The fifth annual World Prematurity Day Charity Ball, hosted by Nicola Orrell, from Bury, raised £30,192.70 at Last Drop Village Hotel and
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Bury car dealership 'working through requests' after sudden closure
A car dealership in Bury which closed its doors suddenly last week has provided an update for its customers. The Car Group on Derby Way has been temporarily closed since last Tuesday (November 5) with people flocking to social media to share their
