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  • Home care company gets the thumbs up

    A HOME care company has been given the thumbs up by its caring staff, according to a satisfaction survey.Home Instead Senior Care Bury, which specialises in relationship-led care for older people, has received the seal of approval with100 per cent of

  • Cricket captain wants to be a big hit at insurance firm

    A NEW commercial account executive has joined Ramsbottom’s Munro Greenhalgh.The insurance company announced Richard Ernill will fill the role, in which he will look after existing clients, seek new opportunities and assist with the launch of a new product.Mr

  • Bury's 4 Most Wanted - September 21, 2017

    EACH week police are appealing to readers of the Bury Times for help finding wanted suspects. Kyle Capper, aged 20, from Liverpool, wanted for breaching a suspended sentence. He has links to Bury and Liverpool. Michael Francis, aged 24, from

  • Kelly inspires Broncos fightback to earn draw

    BURY Broncos' second string showed great spirit to fight back from 16 points down to draw 28-28 at home to Halton A.They even had a chance to win it after Sean Kelly's last-gasp try levelled the match, but after the scorer lined up the conversion

  • Jackknifed lorry blocks motorway lane

    A LANE has been blocked on the M66 near Bury after a lorry jackknifed. Highways England reported on Twitter at 7.30am that one lane on the northbound carriageway was blocked 'within junction two near Bury' and delays in the area are building.

  • Jon Macken excited by Radcliffe FC chance

    JON Macken is convinced he can bring success to Radcliffe FC.The former Preston and Manchester City striker, who has been coaching at the Oldham Athletic Academy since hanging up his boots two years ago, was unveiled as the club’s new manager before Saturday

  • Lancashire Spinners return to Bury after summer of rebuilding

    LANCASHIRE Spinners welcome Manchester Magic to Castle Leisure Centre this weekend in their opening home fixture of the new season.They face their local rivals on Saturday in the group stages of the National Basketball League Trophy – a pre-season tournament

  • Injuries bite as Sedgley Tigers' unbeaten run is ended

    SEDGLEY Park’s winning start to the National Two North season was ended on Saturday by a 47-37 defeat at fellow unbeaten side South Leicester.A kicking masterclass from the home side’s Rickie Aley proved to be the difference after the teams ran in five

  • Double 10k gold caps busy weekend for Bury AC

    BEN Coop and Sophie Whittaker made it a one-two for Bury Athletic Club at the Asda Foundation Bury 10k on Sunday.Coop won the men's race in a time of 32mins 58secs, while Whittaker claimed victory in the women's event in a new personal best time

  • Party at care scheme to celebrate five-year anniversary

    AN EXTRA care scheme in Radcliffe celebrated its five year anniversary by hosting a party for its residents. Since opening the doors in 2012, Red Bank Extra Care Scheme now provides 24-hour support to its tenants, who enjoy secure and independent retirement

  • Martial arts legend shares secrets of success

    A JUDO legend came to Bury last week to share his secrets of success.British Champion Brian Jacks delivered a martial arts masterclass to members of Turton-based karate club, Tower Shukokai.Judo, karate and Brazilian ju jitso enthusiasts from the region

  • Commuter disruption expected ahead of bus strikes

    COMMUTERS are being told to prepare for disruption after First Manchester staff announced they are to strike on Mondays in October.Most bus services operating from the Bolton depot in Great Lever are not expected to run on the strike days, affecting several

  • Find out if you are eligible for £140 off your energy bill

    TIME is running out to claim a heating discount which could save bill payers £140 off their winter fuel. The Government's Warm Home Discount Scheme provides a one off discount to eligible consumers. People may be eligible if their electricity supplier

  • LETTER: MP full of praise for Head for the Hills Festival

    I WANT to thank the organisers, performers, attendees and everyone who made Head for the Hills festival such a fantastic success last weekend. I visited with my family on Sunday and we had a brilliant day out. It really is a festival which

  • Activities to help older people regain fitness

    OLDER people in Bury are being encouraged to move more and take part in activities to improve their health and wellbeing.A new campaign by the borough’s Active Ageing aims to introduce people to a wide range of activities including ‘Fit ‘n’ 50+’ sessions

  • Bury teacher flees Turks and Caicos ahead of Hurricane Maria

    A TEACHER from Bury is fleeing Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean – to avoid a second category five hurricane. Katy Shimmin, aged 26, booked a flight to Virginia in the USA to escape the islands before Hurricane Maria reaches them, just two weeks after

  • Rock and metal music festival coming to Bury

    A NEW rock and metal festival is coming to Bury.Grimm Up North (GUN) will raise money for rock frontman Steve Grimmet who lost his leg whilst on tour in Ecuador. The rock community are coming together to raise funds for fellow musician and diabetic Steve

  • New theatre group to combat social isolation for autistic women

    AN AUTISTIC woman from Bury is launching a theatre group to provide support for woman on the autistic spectrum.Jessica Nolan, of Essex Drive, is starting the project Uniquely Us, to combat the social isolation that she felt growing up in the borough.After

  • SuperJosh blog: Runners put best foot forward in Bury 10k

    SUPERJOSH founder Dawn Fidler brings you her latest blog A BIG thank you to everyone involved in Bury 10k at the weekend. It was a fantastic event for the community of Bury and so many worthy charities. SuperJosh was proud to be a partner

  • Could Mobikes be coming to Prestwich?

    PRESTWICH could soon become part of the popular Mobike scheme, it has been revealed. Lib Dem councillors have urged the council to sign up to the mobile bike sharing scheme proving a huge hit in Manchester. The councillors claim the bikes could