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Before the bench

BEFORE THE BENCH: Including a careless bus driver and the owner of a dangerous dog

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Music returns to Nuttall Park after decades with concert on restored bandstand

New business academy launches to support entrepreneurs and start-ups

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LOOKING BACK: New conductor-less buses, sheep worrying and a stolen altar cross

Teen jailed for "atrocious" attack which left victim needing 25 stitches

Man who raped a child jailed for 13 years

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Metrolink strike planned for Parklife festival weekend

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A popular school could shut early every day because of financial pressures

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Business which starred in ITV show with Karren Brady unveil hilarious new promo video

Five things to do in Bury this week

Children hit four cars with 'boulders' from M66 motorway bridge

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Bury's most wanted — May 23, 2019

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Benefit scam hitting North West with fraudsters selling fake loans

You can soon get a train from the North West to North Korea

European elections 2019: Full list of candidates for the North West

COMMENT: Government needs to listen when schools are being forced to close early

NATIONAL: Topshop boss Sir Philip Green announces plans to close 23 stores

Celebrating Bury’s queen of comedy

Straight from the West End, The Barricade Boys perform hit songs from the shows

Epileptic woman praises off-duty firefighter who saved her life

Two popular 1940s Weekends returning to East Lancashire Railway and Ramsbottom

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Car crash closes busy junction near M66

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'Iron Lady' of Redvales becomes first female Asian mayor in Greater Manchester

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Here's your guide to European Parliamentary Elections

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Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds to be banned from next year

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Aldi is looking for wine tasters to try their range for FREE

NATIONAL: Marks & Spencer profits drop 10 per cent amid plans to shut and relocate stores

Legal eagle flies high

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Five jailed after Uzi sub machine gun, cocaine, heroin and MDMA found in raid on 'safe house'

VIDEO: Fraud shame of award-winning pub owner and churchgoer

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1,000 children a year brain damaged by alcohol in the womb in Greater Manchester

LOOKING BACK: Historic Co-op merger, Rammy Carnival and a St John's Ambulance Brigade inspection

Firefighter retires after 30 years on the job

Celebrating 70 years of Radcliffe FC

Oh deer! Gatecrashing young doe needed rescuing

CBBC stars in Bury to entertain children over half term

Remembering the Manchester Arena Attack two years on

1,300 jobs at risk as Jamie's Italian appoints administrators

The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about or face a £1,000 fine

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Drugs stash found hidden in chocolate box

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Desperate appeal for food and cash as Bury FC staff 'still unpaid'

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Delays on M60 after lorry overturns

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Nigel Farage doused in milkshake ahead of Brexit Party rally in North West

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Launch date for Love Island 2019 confirmed

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Passengers warned of further cancellations at Manchester Airport after refuelling issue

First ever female president appointed at Probus Club

Village fete set to return

Supermarket to introduce plastic-free fruit and veg aisle

Exams: Tips for parents to help teenagers cope with stress

Smyths Toys set to give away FREE Toy Story 4 figurines this weekend

New houses, 3G sports pitch and listed barn conversion to be decided this week

Dozens of flights cancelled and grounded at Manchester Airport

Consultation opens on clean air zone plan

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Property is fine for a family

Primary school children asked to become ‘plastic investigators’

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TRAVEL REVIEW: Relaxing in style during a break in Windermere

WEEKEND WALK: Following the route of Sabden Brook

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Fuss-free and fabulous vegetable tart with basil dressing

Bury FC's 116-year-old FA Cup Final record equalled by Manchester City

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Popular country pub on the search for a new landlord

Rare LS Lowry painting which could sell for £1 million to go on display

REGIONAL: Murder investigation after man dies following Rochdale fight

Share your memories of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

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Hundreds turn out for unveiling of statue of comedy legend Victoria Wood

MP to call meeting with headteachers over "slipping standards" at borough's schools

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Five things to do in Bury this weekend

Company wins award for groundbreaking work with prisoners

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Council bans use on cancer-linked weed killer used in parks and playgrounds

Activists to stage protest over bank's funding of fossil fuels

First same-sex wedding held at church in Bury

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LOOKING BACK: Paper works plans, dashed gardens, twice cancelled races and two little boys' quiet adventure

Back to the Future the Musical to get world premiere in Manchester

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Sport

Bury FC owner Steve Dale hits back and insists he will "save" Shakers

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Bury's Nicky Adams takes a cheeky pot-shot at Bolton Wanderers fans

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CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Twin sisters shine as Bury Under-13s see off Stockport

BOXING: Bury ABC's Sehn misses out on final spot

RADCLIFFE AC: Warrington completes Ultra test in Chester

BURY AC: Coop wins club's inaugural open track race

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Sport

CRICKET: Skipper Harris believes Woodbank are improving

RUGBY UNION: Bury rugby star Megan has high hopes for future

Bury FC players release statement calling on owner Steve Dale to "walk away"

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Former Bury defender Sam Allardyce joins Oxford United

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Bury North MP James Frith meets Shakers manager Ryan Lowe to discuss crisis club

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Bury FC's 116-year-old FA Cup Final record equalled by Manchester City

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Bury facing up to losing manager Ryan Lowe to Plymouth

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Nicky Adams explains how Bury put financial woes to one side to win promotion

Stars Scott Quigg and Anthony Crolla come out for Bury fight night

RADCLIFFE AC: Hall conquers three-day hill challenge

BOXING: Bury's Sehn does it again to reach semis

BURY AC: Athletes Cook up success in track and field

CRICKET: Walshaw skipper Watt's delight after sub-pro helps demolish Heyside

Thompson feels promotion has restored Bury’s pride and reputation

Home comforts should serve Tottington well

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BURY AC: Youngsters enjoy track and field success

RADCLIFFE AC: A Piece of Cake for Sheila on her birthday

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National sport

Pope wants to reclaim Burnley place after signing new contract

Bayern Munich will try to sign Leroy Sane from Man City – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Chelsea Supporters Trust criticise club over Europa League final arrangements

Formula One admits it wants more races on free-to-air television

Abell keen to see One-Day Cup return to Lord’s in future

Morgan expected to be fit for World Cup opener

Roger Federer plays down his chances ahead of Roland Garros return

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National Entertainment News

Morrissey calls for end to ‘Soviet Britain’ in lengthy online post

Lewis Capaldi says he might finally make some money, as he tops album chart

Tyler, The Creator taunts Theresa May over resignation

Tom Bateman explores 19th century Delhi in first trailer for Beecham House

Countdown’s Rachel Riley expecting baby with Pasha Kovalev

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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

Bury's sporting director Lee Dykes departs in cost saving move

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PICTURES: Bury FC celebrate promotion to League 1

Bury 1-1 Port Vale: Ryan Lowe hails collective effort after promotion-winning season ends

We did it our way, says history-making Bury boss Lowe

BURY FC PROMOTED: All the pictures from the promotion party

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National news

Tributes paid to boy who died after being trapped under locker at school

New mother Meghan to miss out on welcoming Trump

May branded ‘disgraceful’ after mentioning Grenfell in departure speech

Police Service of Northern Ireland names new chief constable

Celtic FC voice ‘regret and sorrow’ for victims of paedophile

Seven injured after explosion on Lyon street

New PM by end of July as emotional May says she will quit as Tory leader

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