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Louie Wilkinson began designing sliders before expanding his range to include various types of shoes

Teenager who struggled through school launches new business venture

LOOKING BACK: School holiday changes, gas works blaze and an Easter fly-tipping plague

One in ten children miss a month of schooling —and more than 1,000 term time holiday fines issued

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Lightening strike causes washing machine to burst into flames

Victory as Big Issue vendor Allan is given back his Aldi selling spot

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Pub restaurant reopens after huge makeover

A drink driver and other cases before the courts

Memorial honouring the Lancashire Fusiliers unveiled at the Gallipoli commemorations

Man being treated for injuries after being hit by a tram in Prestwich

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Shop owner tells of 'sadness' as blaze rips through food store

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Legendary sword-swallower and fire-eater The Great Stromboli dies aged 92

New performing arts school to open in Bury

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Investigation after 'serious incident' at off licence

'Increasing concern' for man who has been missing for eight days

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Inspirational beauty queen in the running for national crown

Teenagers will appear at crown court following robbery at Whitefield tram stop

Massive backlash after Aldi 'asks Big Issue seller Allan to move'

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Delays for commuters on M60 and East Lancs Road after crash

Bury Council is one of the top 10 planning authorities in the country

Concerns over seven-bedroom shared accommodation dismissed as plans passed

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Thousands sign petition calling for McDonald's to scrap paper straws

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3ft snake found in oven among 770 calls about exotic animals in Greater Manchester

Barks at Burrs and other canine capers

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Metrolink services reopen after man hit by tram

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Family forced to flee as fire rips through home

Police want to speak to these men in connection with an assault that left a man in hospital

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle

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Bury's most wanted - April 24, 2019

'Dangerous' Giant Hogweed in park poses risk to children

Controversial night lighting at industrial site allowed to remain permanently

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Tortoises great and small will be convening at Wilko

REGIONAL: Men jailed for plot to smuggle £6 million of cocaine into UK

MP's wife changes plans to create five new dwellings on green belt land

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Holidaymakers heading to Turkey warned to print visa or 'face being turned away'

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Easter proves eggstra special for winning schoolchildren

Why sunrises and sunsets will be particularly stunning this week

Warning as thunderstorms and lightning set to hit the North West

VIDEO: Shocking moment arsonist pours petrol on family car, forcing them to flee

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Three planning developments that councillors will decide tonight

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Huge garden fire spreads to homes

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Metrolink closed between Bury and Whitefield as police deal with man on track

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Truck engulfed in flames at yard targeted by vandals

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Housebuilders awarded Five Star rating for record 14th year

Technology increasing stress for one in four workers

Aldi store will shut its doors for several months

LOOKING BACK: Polling day battle, new baths and another forged fiver

Happy St George's Day! What's it about and why don't we get a bank holiday?

'DO NOT EAT IT' - Asda cereal bars could contain salmonella

Fusilier Museum celebrates 10 years since town centre move

Greater Manchester Police chief says 60 per cent of crimes are not fully investigated

Telephone advice saves thousands of ambulance trips

Know a Molly or Lee? You can get half price Alton Towers tickets

Retired hero firefighter and his wife killed in the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attack

REGIONAL: Murder investigation launched after woman is found stabbed to death

Fast acting fire crews prevent large grass fire spreading to industrial estate

Man in hospital after hitting his head in "nasty, unprovoked assault"

Teachers victims of upskirting by children as young as 11

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Regional: Murder investigation launched after man stabbed and killed in fight

'Outrage' over vandalised bus shelter

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10 ways to protect your children online

'We've wasted £15 million on Brexit planning' says AO.com founder

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Behind the scenes at wild bird hospital

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Senior council officer quits after just eight months

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Regional: Police find body in the water at Salford Quays

'We've wasted £15 million on Brexit planning' says AO.com founder

REGIONAL: Fire service tackles huge moorland blaze

Millennials could be shortening their lives by eating less fish than their grandparents

Bury Council local elections 2019: Full list of candidates and what they have to say

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Crash leaves one car on its roof and another hits a tree

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Rubbish fire spreads to garden fence

Mother killed in hit and run crash — three arrested

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Former farmhouse has fantastic features

Sport

Lowe hails the efforts of Shakers' squad as they push for automatic promotion

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Stand make a statement with victory

RADCLIFFE AC: Carter takes on Newlands challenge

BURY AC: Good Friday for Coop and Co.

BASKETBALL: Blue Devils win on final home outing

‘Drained’ Shakers fight back to stay in the top three

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Sport

Lowe rues errors as defeat sees Bury slip out of top three

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Telford: Shakers will be going all-out to clinch a promotion place

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RADCLIFFE AC: Club's trail race is a big success

TENNIS: Open day at Elton Vale ahead of new season

ANGLING: Tottington 10 enjoy trip to Weymouth

BURY AC: Price is right on the money again at Radcliffe

BOXING: Bury ABC's Nadim becomes a senior national ABA champion

SHAKERS MATCH VERDICT: Bury 2-0 Colchester United

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How Bury's run-in compares to their League Two promotion rivals

Stokes insists nothing less than three points will do as Colchester head to town

BURY AC: Ten led home by Byron

RADCLIFFE AC: Marathon man Neal sets new club record

BOXING: Bury ABC star Nadim set for National ABA title shot

CRICKET: Tottington St Johns to host open day at refurbished ground

GOLF: Bury taster session for women and girls

SHAKERS MATCH VERDICT: Carlisle United 3-2 Bury

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Manager and captain call for a show of unity as Shakers hit stormy waters

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National sport

NFL draft: Kyler Murray snapped up by Cardinals in first pick

We deserved a lot more – Zidane disappointed after goalless draw against Getafe

Ali Carter optimistic after victory over Lisowski to reach second round

Birthday boy Michael Van Gerwen held by James Wade in Birmingham

Getafe claim vital point against Real Madrid

Liverpool clinch FA Youth Cup as Duncan returns to haunt Manchester City

Fernandinho thinks Manchester City showed their desire to retain title

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National Entertainment News

Taylor Swift releases new song and music video

Jack Bauer star - Kiefer Sutherland - on his new 'country, rock and blues' album

Kelly Osbourne ‘so thrilled’ to host British LGBT Awards

Emma Bunton joins Big Issue’s ‘resellable’ magazine scheme

Blue Peter to welcome new presenter Richie Driss in May

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Business

Plenty to smile about at new-look dental practice

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Meet the finalists for tonight's Made in Bury Business Awards

Insurer has had Ramsbottom covered for 30 years

Accountants help businesses make sense of Autumn Budget

Business with designs on success

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Bury FC

Shakers shocked by struggling Cambridge

SHAKERS' MATCH VERDICT: Bury 1-3 Swindon Town

Shakers stopper Murphy keen to boost promotion bid in back-to-back Gigg games

PICTURES: All the action from Grimsby Town v Bury FC

Lowe frustrated as Shakers held to stalemate at Blundell Park

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National news

Two injured after explosion and fires at Port Talbot steelworks

Peaky Blinders virtual reality game to launch in 2020

Christchurch mosque attack survivor recalls pain of losing wife in shooting

Taylor Swift to release new song called ME!

The terrorist failed: Defiant duke’s words of unity for mosque attack families

It’s a kind thing to do: Duke’s visit brings comfort to Christchurch families

Lung cancer more common among ‘never-smokers’ than people think, experts say

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