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Bosses at The Rock apologise for car parking

NO GO FOR BIKES: At The Rock are, from left, Cllr Yvonne Wright, Stephanie Garvey and Insp Charlotte Cadden

NO GO FOR BIKES: At The Rock are, from left, Cllr Yvonne Wright, Stephanie Garvey and Insp Charlotte Cadden

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Clamping down on cyclists at The Rock

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Thousands turn out for carnival celebrations as The Rock rolls in

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Queue of bargain hunters

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Rewards of feel-good weekend

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Pensioner banned from taking snaps

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS: Flo Leeming cuts the ribbon outside the heritage project shop, watched by David Laycock

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS: Flo Leeming cuts the ribbon outside the heritage project shop, watched by David Laycock

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Flo helps town keep one eye on its history

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Crowds thrill to sounds of the Bury Beat Parade

NEW ERA: Phyllis Marshall, right, and store manager Angela Aston

NEW ERA: Phyllis Marshall, right, and store manager Angela Aston

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Veteran employee launches new M&S

AIR GUITAR ACT: Actress Gemma Atkinson leads the world record attempt on The Rock opening day

AIR GUITAR ACT: Actress Gemma Atkinson leads the world record attempt on The Rock opening day

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Crowds gather in attempt on air guitar world record

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Thousands enjoy Bury Beat Parade

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Bury's mayor delighted as Rock development opens

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Special pledge as The Rock is launched

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Celebrity chef Andrew Nutter will rustle up some treats

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Free samples for visitors

TOP NOTCH: The frontage of the new Debenhams store and Costa Coffee house

TOP NOTCH: The frontage of the new Debenhams store and Costa Coffee house

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Jobs boost at store

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Opening honours by M&S veteran

INVITING: Restaurants and cinema at The Rock leisure complex

INVITING: Restaurants and cinema at The Rock leisure complex

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The Rock rolls!

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The Rock opening day programme

NEW ERA: Vue cinema manager Miss Sharon Harris at the new 10-screen complex on The Rock

NEW ERA: Vue cinema manager Miss Sharon Harris at the new 10-screen complex on The Rock

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Gala night ushers in new cinema

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Internet map animation leads the way

IMPRESSIVE: A Huge M&S store forms the centrepiece of The Rock.

IMPRESSIVE: A Huge M&S store forms the centrepiece of The Rock.

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The Rock makes sure no stone is left unturned

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Just a week to go until The Rock’s big launch

David Laycock, Centre Director at The Rock, answers some of the questions people have been keen to ask.

David Laycock, Centre Director at The Rock, answers some of the questions people have been keen to ask.

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Your questions answered

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The Rock Factfile

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Shops set to open at The Rock

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A grand and fun-filled opening day

NEW STORE: The Marks & Spencer shop at The Rock will offer more floorspace and a bigger cafe

NEW STORE: The Marks & Spencer shop at The Rock will offer more floorspace and a bigger cafe

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New M&S creates 50 new jobs

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1,500 get sneak preview of The Rock

IN THE FOYER: Sharon Harris, manager of the new cinema, and Daniel Heale, Vue head of marketing, in the cinema where work is in full flow

IN THE FOYER: Sharon Harris, manager of the new cinema, and Daniel Heale, Vue head of marketing, in the cinema where work is in full flow

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Ultra modern cinema set to become massive attraction

Prom party for cinema's past and present staff

Prom party for cinema's past and present staff

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Prom party for cinema's past and present staff

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165 jobs created when the Debenhams store opens next month

CHOICE TIME: Meet new personal shopper Dawn Jackson

CHOICE TIME: Meet new personal shopper Dawn Jackson

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Dawn gets her ideal job as a personal shopper

STYLISH: The new Debenhams store in St John’s Gardens

STYLISH: The new Debenhams store in St John’s Gardens

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VIDEO: It’s the final countdown at the Rock

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£20,000 community bursary scheme

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Bury prepares to be bowled over

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More names sign up for Rock

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More high street names line up to join Rock shops

Movie lovers ready to Rock as cinema nears completion

Movie lovers ready to Rock as cinema nears completion

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Movie lovers ready to Rock as cinema nears completion

Retailers get a preview of Rock development

Retailers get a preview of Rock development

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Retailers get a preview of Rock development

Centre director: David Laycock

Centre director: David Laycock

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New chief takes on The Rock challenge

PROGRESS: Associate director of development Peter Warden admires the view

PROGRESS: Associate director of development Peter Warden admires the view

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Exclusive look at progress on Rock project

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Bury developers reach Rock Triangle milestone

The dramatic view from the top

The dramatic view from the top

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Daredevil 'explorers' illegally scaled crane to take dramatic pictures of Bury

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Plans to extended Thornfield development of Bury town centre

WORK UNDER PROGRESS: A view of the cranes spanning the skyline above the Rock Triangle development in Bury town centre

WORK UNDER PROGRESS: A view of the cranes spanning the skyline above the Rock Triangle development in Bury town centre

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All systems go as work on The Rock takes shape

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Rock unaffected by collapse

The planned Vue cinema complex is well to the fore in this night time-themed artists’ impression

The planned Vue cinema complex is well to the fore in this night time-themed artists’ impression

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Rock development: the shape of things to come

GOOD NIGHT OUT: This computer generated artist's impression shows how the leisure area of the development, featuring the cinema, bowling alley, bingo and restaurants, will look

GOOD NIGHT OUT: This computer generated artist's impression shows how the leisure area of the development, featuring the cinema, bowling alley, bingo and restaurants, will look

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Council votes in favour of Rock plan, despite Mill Gate fears

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Multi-million pound new store deal is ‘good news’ for Bury

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Drivers to suffer as The Rock disruption continues

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Developers unearth our mill history

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It's Debenhams for The Rock

A vision of what's to come: with the new banners are, from left, Mr Mark Sanders, council chief executive, Mr Peter Warden of Thornfield Properties, and council leader Wayne Campbell

A vision of what's to come: with the new banners are, from left, Mr Mark Sanders, council chief executive, Mr Peter Warden of Thornfield Properties, and council leader Wayne Campbell

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Shoppers' first glimpse on the 'new look' Rock