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New hope for Iraqi in fight to stay in UK 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 A JOURNALIST who fears he will be murdered if he returns to his Iraqi home has been given fresh hope in his bid to stay in the UK. Reader comments (12) Cornish band in concert 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 A LEADING brass band from Cornwall is to give a concert at Bury Parish Church this month. Mixed bag of musical excellence 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 A THREE-DAY celebration of whistle-based folk music starts tonight at The Met. Rocking at the double 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 TOTTINGTON’S Hark to Towler will be rockin’ tomorrow night with a dazzling double bill. Heaven’s Basement, formerly known as Hurricane Party & Roadstar, will be bringing their own explosive brand of hard rock to Bury. Bond - with a female slant 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 A PASTICHE of all things 007 returns to the Library Theatre in Manchester from tonight until Saturday. Couple in 4am car park crash 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 A COUPLE escaped with minor injuries when their car ploughed into a parked car. Footballers' father found hanged 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 THE father of former Bury footballer David Flitcroft has died after being found hanged in a hospital room. More security for partially sighted 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 RESIDENTS with visual impairments are to given improved security. Actress helps wildlife fund 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 BURY-born actress Fiona Allen has pledged her support for a conservation organisation guarding wildlife in Malawi. Town mourns former college head 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 SISTER Mary Kelly, a former principal of Holy Cross College, died last week at the age of 79. She was involved with the college for 60 years and was appointed principal from 1966 to 1976 and from 1985 to 1994. Reader comments (2) Children's centre set for June opening 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 A NEW children’s centre to serve families in East Bury will be completed by the end of June. Bracken is our Pet Idol winner 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 ANIMAL magic had our judges spellbound as they struggled to choose the winners of this year’s Bury Times Pet Idol competition. Reader comment (1) Mums launch Down's Syndrome support group 8:00am Thursday 8th May 2008 TWO mums have launched the first-ever Bury support group for parents of Down’s Syndrome children. Kenyan dream comes true for caring couple 6:33pm Wednesday 7th May 2008 A BURY couple have finally achieved their goal of providing a loving, family home in Kenya for children abandoned by their families. Motorway tragedy of football-mad youth 6:28pm Wednesday 7th May 2008 THE heartbroken parents of a teenager killed after being hit by a car on the M60 at Whitefield have paid tribute to their happy-go-lucky' son. More ...

EDITOR'S CHOICE VOTE Do you think it is right that the landlord of the Duke William pub in Ainsworth has been ordered to pull down a smoking shelter which had been built without planning permission? Click here to vote. SHAKERS UPDATES Scoreboard return Stimson wants Gills exit for Efe Bury's pre-season line-up announced We have a fantastic array of hot deals, cruises, day trips and sporting breaks run by our friendly staff at the Reader Travel Office. YOU SAY: YOUR LETTERS School litter: pupils should respect their surroundings Many questions needing an answer Prescriptions: English are third-class citizens Marie Curie campaign was very successful Laughs galore at the Garrick NEWS FROM RAMSBOTTOM, TOTTINGTON AND DISTRICT Police vow to stop pupil booze jaunts Cottage hospital closes after 110 years Ambulance delay after soccer collapse Moorland fire GET OUR NEWS BY E-MAIL Just register Most read Comments 1 Helicopter crashes in Bury 2 Greenmount man shot in leg by raiders 3 Police hunt youths after unprovoked attack 4 Great Manchester Run: Traffic advice 5 UPDATE: Eye witness describes Bury helicopter crash 6 Scoreboard return 7 Stimson wants Gills exit for Efe 8 Bury's pre-season line-up announced 9 Knill set to go back to basics 10 Tea party to say thanks Today | 7 Days 1 Police vow to stop pupil booze jaunts 2 New National Travel Passes in the post 3 Helicopter crashes in Bury 4 First female in top police role 5 Lush Bar is allowed to re-open 6 Homes and cars damaged after water mains burst in Whitefield 7 Pub smoking shelter gets red card 8 Teenage girl trapped in child's swing seat 9 Convict is trapped on bank roof 10 Trapped teen is released