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Lifesaver schoolboy given award

Yvonne Partington with her 12-year-old son Evan Partington-Tennant who saved his mum when she collapsed with a diabetic coma

4:01pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who saved his diabetic mum’s life after she suffered a seizure has been given an award by his school.

The changing face of Bury

The changing face of Bury

11:00am Tuesday 7th October 2008

THE skyline of Bury is changing shape as the Rock development springs to life.

Renowned choir set for show

11:05am Tuesday 7th October 2008

THEY hail from America and perform gospel harmonies and eastern European folk songs - and they’re coming to Bury next week.

Beware of the pirates

6:40pm Monday 6th October 2008

BUSINESSES, software resellers and politicians throughout Greater Manchester have been thanked for backing a campaign to raise awareness of software piracy in the area.

Boom time for Emily

Boomerang founder Emma Birkett with Emily Lord

6:10pm Monday 6th October 2008

A CARING teenager has used her fundraising skills to support a fledgling charity being set up in Bury.

Charity gets a piece of the action

(back) Paul McCormick, Hannah Gayne, chairwoman of the fundraising committee, and Mark O’Brien

5:30pm Monday 6th October 2008

ALL the pieces have come together to allow a Bury-based group to enhance its services for young people with disabilities.

Pensioners: Don’t single us out

4:50pm Monday 6th October 2008

RETESTS rather than resits for motorists over the age of 65 with a questionable driving record is the option favoured by Age Concern Bury.

Long-awaited town plan to be revealed

4:04pm Monday 6th October 2008

A YEAR in the making, project leaders are ready to present the blueprint for Prestwich’s future at a public meeting next Thursday, October 16.

MEP checks how Euro laws affect water life at Burrs

From left, Gary Titley together with Mark Wiseman and Dawn Grundy, both from the Environment Agency

1:00pm Monday 6th October 2008

IT was a case of from Brussels to Burrs for Radcliffe-based MEP Gary Titley.

Toilet scheme goes down the pan

9:00am Monday 6th October 2008

BUSINESSES are refusing to help visitors to Bury spend a penny!


National News

Bid to prevent extremism in schools

Ed Balls to launch schools advice on preventing extremism

Updated 4:36am Wednesday 8th October 2008

Schools secretary Ed Balls is to launch advice for schools on how they can help prevent violent extremism.


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