A MAN’s body has been found in a wood in Ramsbottom. Police officers searching for a missing man were called to Redisher Wood, off Redisher Lane, shortly before 11am on Wednesday, and found the body. Formal identification is yet to take place
THE number of primary schools in Bury judged to be good or outstanding has fallen dramatically — but the number of secondary schools being marked at the top grades was among the best. The borough has been singled out in Ofsted's Annual Report 2016
POLICE patrols could be stepped up in response to the latest spate of burglaries across Greenmount. Officers have also issued advice and recommendations to residents to protect themselves against theft. The warnings come after 66 break-ins
A HOUSE in Whitefield was targeted while residents were on holiday.Offenders smashed through a door panel at the rear of the property in Lily Hill Street.But an alarm prevented the offender from entering beyond the kitchen during the break-in on Tuesday
PRIMARY school pupils have put their creative skills to the test with the aim of encouraging people to recycle their used batteries. Year six pupils at Lowercroft Primary School helped to create a new animation to boost awareness of the campaign
RADCLIFFE Cricket Club are prepared to work for as long as it takes to get back to the top of the local game.The Unsworth Street club were once one of the biggest names in local cricket, with a ground to match.The Racecourse remains a grand venue, as
RADCLIFFE Cricket Club are prepared to work for as long as it takes to get back to the top of the local game.The Unsworth Street club were once one of the biggest names in local cricket, with a ground to match.The Racecourse remains a grand venue, as
BURY'S Brandon Quinton won silver in the under-15s boys' race at the Greater Manchester Cross Country Championships at Heaton Park – just four seconds behind the winner.His performance will see him selected to represent Greater Manchester in the
BURY boxer Scott Quigg is aiming to be top of the world again in 2018.The 29-year-old former WBA World Super Bantamweight champion believes he is back on track to the top after a positive year in the ring and looks like having a shot at a world title
RADCLIFFE FC’s new captain Kingsley Williams believes the club are on the right track despite their lowly league position.The central midfielder, who joined the Neuven Stadium side four weeks ago, admits there is plenty of room for improvement, but is
CHRIS Lucketti rang the changes but admitted his new faces could have done better after seeing his side Bury slump to a sixth straight defeat.The long journey was not worth the effort for the Shakers as their demoralising run continued.Goals from Toumani
MORE defensive errors cost Bury as they bowed out of the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night.Visitors Fleetwood eased in front in the third-round tie as Jordy Hiwula’s 14th-minute opener was followed up by a 17th-minute penalty from Bobby Grant.Substitute
SO this year begins with such sad news. My thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Steven’s dear mum and all his family and friends. The outpouring of support this last week from Ramsbottom, across Bury and beyond has been incredible and I hope, in some
SOULIES are gearing up for a night of music and dancing.One year on since the formation of Radcliffe and Little Lever Soul Club, visitors are invited to a celebration of all things soul and R&B.Music by George Hughes, Bob Spendlove and Col Entwistle,
Q I have heard gum disease can lead to other health problems. Is this true? A According to a number of research and studies, gum disease can be dangerous to more than just your teeth. Sticky bacterial plaque that builds up on your teeth and bleeding,
I NOTICED signs up for yet another tearoom in Ramsbottom.Not wishing to stifle business, but the ratio of shops to coffee shops is decreasing rapidly. Tourists have complained that Haworth has become nothing but wall-to-wall coffee shops. Do we want the
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the family of a Bury man. Victor Davies, aged 80, died at his home address on Longridge Drive on January 4 - there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Anyone with information
A COMMUNITY group is appealing for help in its mission to run a library saved from closure.Friends of Dumers Lane Community Centre and Library have been successful in their bid to Bury Council to run the library in Radcliffe.Now, the group is appealing
THE under-pressure A&E department in Bury has appealed to patients to call NHS 111 and not rush to the hospital.Fairfield General Hospital was experiencing high numbers of patients being admitted to A&E.In response, NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group
FRENCH energy provider E.ON is encouraging charities and community groups in Bury to apply for up to £2,000 through its Energising Communities Fund. Groups can apply to cover the cost of activities that help to bring about reduction in their own energy
MUD, sweat and tears are all on offer at Heaton Park this summer. Entries are now open for the Race for Life and women in Manchester can get 30 per cent off by signing up this month. Entries for the 5k, 10k and half marathon Race for Life are all discounted
RADCLIFFE AC's Donna Cartwright took a fine 23rd place out of 82 women in the Greater Manchester Cross Country Championships at Heaton Park on Saturday.In great conditions for cross country, but with some muddy sections on the four-mile course, she
A VET in Radcliffe was instrumental in rescuing a horse in desperate need.Michael Morrison's expertise were called upon when 20-year-old Miss Molly was found in her stable, unable to stand.The veterinary surgeon responded to the emergency call from
A WHEELCHAIR user has been helped in her daily struggle for independence.Emily Riley, from Radcliffe, has experienced a five-year battle travelling from her home to the bus stop to get to college.The 20-year-old, who has cerebral palsy and visual impairment
EACH week police are appealing to readers of the Bury Times for help finding wanted suspects. Stephen Ball, aged 25, of Whitefield is wanted for failing to appear and public order offences. Darren Reynolds, aged 35, of no fixed address. He
FOUR Bury teachers have swapped the classroom for the TV cameras — to appear in a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes advert! Robert Margolis, Lynn Provoost, James Holt and Millie Hall from The Derby High School were handpicked for the latest ad which was first
MANY thanks to all who donated at our buckets cash collections, and / or took part in our tombola in the run-up to Christmas.All money will go to worthy causes.Thanks also, of course, to management and staff at Asda Bury, Asda Pilsworth, and Tesco Bury
A MAN was caught after a stolen car, which had been used in a burglary, crashed.Bolton Crown Court heard that Patrick Boswell and others were approached to get rid of an Audi car which had been used in a burglary carried out at a house in Park Road, Westhoughton
ROADWORKS will be in place on a busy Radcliffe road for almost two months. Two-way signals will be in operation in Spring Lane, close to the junction of Darbyshire Street and Whittaker Street, from January 22-March 19. The reason for the work
BURY Sexual Health Service is urging people to get tested for National STI Day.National STI Day takes place on January 14, two weeks after the Christmas and New Year party period, when many people have unprotected sex.The day was established in 2010 to
BLEAKHOLT Animal Sanctuary is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. The supermarket has teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of up to £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000
VOLUNTEERS have helped to tidy up the final resting place of a former Baptist preacher who died more than 300 years ago. Bury Voluntary Ranger Service restored the grave of Roger Worthington, which lies in a field off Hawkshaw Lane, on December
DUE to the closure of 10 of the borough's libraries the council is giving away its surplus books. Community group, charities and schools are all eligible to select items which are no longer required by the library service. Those who are part of an
A TOTTINGTON drama society is gearing up for the first of its two annual shows.Actors at St Anne’s Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society are in full rehearsal mode as they get ready to present their latest pantomime, Drac and the Beanstalk. Written by
A TV pilot for a comedy series set in Bury is entering the final stages of production after receiving support from businesses and residents across the borough.Itchy Brits, has been written by life-long Bury resident, businessman and actor Terence O'
SUPERJOSH founder Dawn Fidler has been named as a board member of a new consortium of supporters involved in the successful takeover of Salford Red Devils RLFC.Ms Fidler, the CEO of the Bury-based The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity, is one of a four-member
THREE hundred Rainbows from Bury and Greater Manchester had a action packed day of seasonal fun when they headed to Gullivers World Theme Park for a Christmas celebration.Bringing together all Rainbows from Girlguiding South East Lancashire, the girls
CONTENDER, ready! Gladiator, ready!For those who watched shows like Gladiators on TV in the 90s (and briefly in 2008) taking a run at the assault course seemed like a far off dream. However, one man decided to make that dream a reality. Alex Winters,
A BURY shoe store is helping to spread seasonal good will by collecting unwanted, unworn socks for homeless charities.Wynsors World of Shoes, in Victoria Street, is inviting customers to declutter their wardrobes by donating any such socks they received
A BURY business has become the world's first dental marketing agency to accept the cryptocurrency Bitcoin as payment. The Creative Composite, which provides services in areas including social media, advertising and website design, decided to offer
A BURY-BASED organisation to help homeless people in the borough has received the support of some of the UK's biggest food retailers. Helping Manchester and Bury Homeless, a non-profit which offers services to get to get homeless and low income
SUPERJOSH founder Dawn Fidler brings you her first blog of 2018HAPPY New Year to you all on behalf of myself and Team SuperJosh.A new year, with lots of exciting events planned to help support our families.I want to start by saying a massive thank you
FOR many of us, January is the month of looking ahead, adopting positive habits and making New Year’s resolutions. For sixth formers hoping to go to university this autumn, it is also a time in which they are very much focused on the future — January
YEAR in, year out, we hear the same old 'mantra' from councils across the land . . . "we have to pay the money to attract the right applicant".This is Bury, not the United Kingdom, so a chief executive on a salary greater a par with
IN the run up to Christmas, the Bury Times reported on road resurfacing of the Longsight Road / Vernon Road junction in Holcombe Brook. Cllr Rishi Shori took the opportunity for a photo shoot and make some political capital for the council in the face
A NEW mental health service is set take its message that ‘mental health is just as important as physical health’ into schools across Bury.Bolton-based Healthy Mind UK launched its #BeYou project in September.There are three parts to the programme – ‘Brainchild
CHRIS Lucketti has told his Bury players to shape up or ship out as he prepares to fight for League One survival.Individual errors have cost the Shakers dear in recent weeks and the boss has lost patience with his defence after Tuesday night’s 3-2 Checkatrade
TWO off-form sides collected a point apiece as Ramsbottom United conceded a late equaliser at home to struggling Skelmersdale.The Rams began positively enough with Greg Daniels and Jerome Wright linking up effectively early on and the teams exchanged
FOUR goals in the opening 21 minutes ensured Radcliffe fell to their first defeat of the year.Jon Macken’s Boro had started 2018 on the right foot, with a confidence-boosting 3-1 win at home to Ramsbottom United but when they hosted Glossop North End
