A GOVERNMENT environmental watchdog has launched an investigation into the razing of parkland in Ramsbottom.The two fields, off Nuttall Lane, were bulldozed by land owner Peel Holdings last month, to much consternation from local residents who claimed
A TEENAGER missing for three weeks has been found safe and well. Chloe Campbell, aged 17, was last seen on Thursday, September 7 and is currently with officers who are providing her with support. She had connections to Ramsbottom and Bury and was last
PEOPLE are being warned after a number of cars were broken into. Police said they have been made aware of a number of thefts from vehicles in the Redvales area of Bury. Officers are now urging residents to be vigilant when leaving their cars and are also
A BATTLE of Britain parade was held by the 1036 Bury Squadron of the Air Training Corps on Sunday.More than 40 cadets and the Squadron Band took part in the parade to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the battle, which was followed by a special memorial
A NEW craft and messy play venue has quickly built up a reputation for a fun day out. The Place To Potter has opened at Heaton Park Garden Centre and offers children and adults a place to explore their creative side. It offers a variety of sessions each
BURY Comets suffered a disappointing end to their season as they lost all three matches at Astley and Tyldesley in the final fixture of the regular Northern League season.They went down 96-81 in the Division One match and 109-44 in Division Three, but
BURY District Under-15s will be going for a hat-trick of district trophies when they take on Sefton CDG U15s in the LCB Ainsworth Trophy final on Tuesday.The 50-over showpiece will be played at Southport and Birkdale Cricket Club and is due to start at
THE trial of a former Bury footballer accused of helping launder cash from an £80,000 international fraud has collapsed.Ex-Shakers star Efe Sodje, along with his brothers Sam and Akpo, were allegedly involved in channelling proceeds from the scam which
BACK by popular demand, the Shakers Memory Lane feature will be returning in next week's paper. Once again, we will be sifting through our archive of pictures to showcase players and teams from the past and inviting readers to help us reminisce
THE hockey season gets under way this weekend with Bury's top four teams all action.James Larmett will make his competitive debut as captain of the men's first team on Saturday, when they entertain Fylde in Division Three North of the North West
YWCA Bury's second team kicked off their North West Championship League Division One campaign with a 53-45 victory at home to Bramhall.The home side edged a tight opening quarter 12-10 before stretching the lead to 10 by the end of the first half.The
THE Tottington and District Horticultural Show has celebrated its 82nd year. Despite showery weather, the Horticultural Show, held in Greenmount Old School, was a huge success with plenty of exhibits in most classes. The rooms were filled with
