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Civic halls closure was not an option: chief Tory

9:50am Friday 26th March 2010

BURY’S council leader has accused his political opponents of stoking up controversy surrounding the future of two previously under-threat civic halls.

Councillor rapped over drink-driving

2:40pm Thursday 25th March 2010

A COUNCILLOR has been given a rap on the knuckles by the Conservative party after admitting drink-driving.

Woman critical following collision in Radcliffe

2:10pm Thursday 25th March 2010

A woman is critically ill in hospital following a road traffic collision in Radcliffe.

Fair game on show again

2:28pm Wednesday 6th January 2010

MORE than 200 visitors flocked to the 166th Holcombe Old English Gamefowl Club’s annual gamecock show.

Fruity drinks future for pupils

FRUITY SNACKS: From left, Jade McDonald, aged ten, Lois Bliss, also aged 10, and William Moppett, aged 11

8:10am Monday 4th January 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN at Emmanuel Holcombe CE Primary School are leading the healthy eating revolution.

Everest rescue student plans to repeat climb

7:10am Sunday 3rd January 2010

A STUDENT who was stranded on Mount Everest for five days after being injured has vowed to attempt the charity climb again.

Police worker’s Peel Tower sketch to go under hammer

KEEN ARTIST: Police Community Support Officer Natalie Johnson with her drawing of Peel Tower

8:40am Saturday 19th December 2009

A POLICE officer is hoping her artistic view of Bury’s most famous landmark will help raise money for stoke victims.

Festive flavour continues in Ramsbottom

10:30am Friday 18th December 2009

FESTIVE celebrations in Ramsbottom will be continuing this weekend.

Takeaway owner fined for sales out-of-hours

8:10am Thursday 17th December 2009

A TAKEAWAY owner has been fined by Bury magistrates for selling food late at night when the shop should have been closed.

Firefighter Mark loses tumour fight

‘VERY BRAVE’: Mark Povey, who died this month

10:03am Wednesday 16th December 2009

A BRAVE firefighter who was diagnosed with a brain tumour just months after starting his dream job has died.









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