Archive - Thursday, 20 June 2019

Bury FC staff speak out over "abysmal" treatment
BURY FC staff have spoken out over the "abysmal" treatment they say have faced over the past five months.
Graduates warned of dangers of posting degree selfies on social media
New graduates are being warned of the dangers of posting selfies with their degree certificates on social media.
Family’s bid to take seven-year-old who battled leukaemia to Disney World
FAMILY and friends are hoping to make a “brave” seven-year-old boy’s dreams of visiting Disney World come true.
Met Office issues 33-hour thunderstorm warning
THE MET Office has issued a 33-hour weather warning for thunderstorms which could bring flooding and travel disruption.
MP renews calls for Bury FC owner to sell the club, urging him to "get his skates on"
BURY North MP James Frith has renewed his calls for Bury FC's owner to sell the club as soon as possible.
Horsefly season is here - Here's what to do if you get bitten
THE weather is finally starting to heat up so of course horsefly season is here.
Bury fixtures 2019/20: MK Dons come to town for opening day of the season
BURY will begin their League One season on home turf, with MK Dons coming to Gigg Lane for the opening-day fixture on August 3.
Councillor calls for Parklife to be moved to new site
A COUNCILLOR is calling for a music festival to be relocated because of the “massive inconvenience” it causes Prestwich residents.
RADCLIFFE AC: Trio complete four in four test
THREE Radcliffe AC runners completed four races in four days when they took part in the Tour of Tameside.
Taylor takes impressive victory in Clarion’s rain-affected annual event
BURY Clarion riders’ enthusiasm was not dampened by the rain when they took to the road for the Lumb Carr Road hill climb.
CRICKET: Barnes in the runs again as Edenfield see off Stretford
CAPTAIN Adam Barnes helped Edenfield secure a crucial rain-affected 10-wicket win against promotion rivals Stretford on Saturday with an unbeaten 69 and he is top of the run-scoring charts in the GMCL’s Division Two B.
How Harold played a vital part in Operation D-Day
THE recent commemorations for the 75th anniversary of D-Day reminded people of the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to allow us to live in peace.
BURY AC: Youngsters take centre stage in Mini Series
BURY AC held the second of their series of Mini League competitions last week with around 50 young athletes from Bury and surrounding clubs taking part.
Radcliffe boss swoops for first signings of the summer
RADCLIFFE have launched their summer recruitment drive with two new
Defender Aldred wishes Shakers future success as two-year stay expires
TOM Aldred has wished Bury well, despite his departure bringing an unsuccessful spell with the club to an end.
Schoolchildren help lollipop lady to mark her special birthday
A POPULAR lollipop lady was given an 80th birthday treat to remember as the children who she guides to safety pulled out all the stops to mark the special occasion.
Aldi moves to give food to homeless
ALDI’S Bury stores are now donating surplus food directly to local groups to redistribute supplies to vulnerable people in the area, including Bury Cancer Support and the Bury Homeless Project’s Community Street Kitchen.
Pupils dance, skip and walk 'around the world' for children's hospice
PUPILS skipped, danced and walked thousands of steps to help raise vital funds for a children's hospice.
New leaders will be appointed at churches across Bury
SEVERAL new leaders will be appointed at churches across Bury during two special services at Manchester Cathedral.
SPECIAL REPORT: Cat sitter brings campaign to Parliament
A LANDMARK moment this week saw a Bury cat sitter bring her campaign before the House of Commons.
Fight for a new school goes to Westminster
A CAMPAIGN to rebuild Tottington High School has been taken to Westminster.
Asbestos found in market shuts business and leaves five council workers exposed
ASBESTOS found at Bury Market has forced a business to close for three weeks.
Bury's most wanted — June 20, 2019
Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects.
Robert Brian Smith
ROBERT BRIAN SMITH A smile for all, A heart of gold, No finer Brother This world could hold From Brother Joseph and family.
Robert Smith
ROBERT BRIAN SMITH No better Brother-in-law This world could hold, Always willing to help A kind and loving man With a heart of gold, Loving Sister-in law Mary and Family
Catherine Sands Grimshaw
CATHERINE SANDS GRIMSHAW NEE DAVIES On the 10th June 2019 in hospital aged 80. Beloved wife to Jack Grimshaw, previous husband Fred. Mum to Adam and Mark, Mother-In-Law to Christian and Lisa. Grandmother to Harvey and Oliver. Catherine (Mrs Sands) was a…
Colin Whitehead
COLIN WHITEHEAD (CHIEF) Passed away at 1.30am at Bury Hospice on the 11th June 2019. Funeral to take place on 24th June, 10.30am at St James Church, Walshaw followed by cremation at Radcliffe Crematorium at 11.30am. The wake is to be held at The Swan,…
Brenda Williams
BRENDA WILLIAMS Our wonderful mother and all-round amazing woman sadly died on 17th June 2018. We miss you hugely mum. Your loving family.
Josie Blount
JOSIE BLOUNT 24th June Today. Tomorrow. All my life. I will miss you Mam. From loving Son Ralph
Robert Brian Smith
ROBERT BRIAN SMITH When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes one of life's treasures. To cherish and hold dear for ever Loving Sister-in-law Rosemary.
Robert Smith
ROBERT BRIAN SMITH Passed away peacefully at Royal Oldham Hospital on 11th June 2019 aged 87 years. Much loved Husband of the late JOYCE, devoted Dad of Damian, Denise, Tracey and the late TONY and WAYNE. A beloved Father-in-law, Brother-in-law,…
Joan Nortley
JOAN NORTLEY Passed away peacefully at Burrswood Care Home on the 3rd of June 2019 aged 97 years. Out lived RONALD NORTLEY. A loving mother to CARL and partner SHARON and also to the late IAN NORTLEY. Also a beloved mother in law to SUE. A cherished…
Christopher Oliver Gee
CHRISTOPHER OLIVER GEE Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2019 aged 68 years. Loving husband to BRENDA, father to VICTORIA and the late DONNA and brother to LESLEY. Grandfather to NATASHA and NATHAN and father in law to MICHAEL. Will be sadly missed by…
Margaret Mathews
MARGARET MATTHEWS Sadly passed away at Cameron House Nursing Home on the 9th June 2019. A much loved Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma, Auntie and Mother in Law. All enquiries to Unsworths Funeral home, 37 Market St, Tottington Bury, BL8 4AA. Tel 01204886161.
Thomas Makin
THOMAS MAKIN 6th May 1990 - 12th June 2019 Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Husband, Father, Son and Brother. Much loved by everyone Thomas' funeral service will take place at St Michael Church, Bamford, OL10 4BB followed by a private…
Gladys Lomas
GLADYS LOMAS nee Downes On 4 June 2019 suddenly yet peacefully at home in Radcliffe aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John, sadly missed by all her dear family, friends and neighbours. The service and committal will be at Radcliffe Crematorium on…
Rita Keavey
RITA KEAVEY once BOOTH Nee WATSON Died on the 4.6.2019 aged 82. Dearly loved sister of Kathleen, Patricia, George, Susan and the late Veronica. Dear auntie, great auntie and great great auntie. God saw that she was weary and didn't want to stay, so he…
Joan Davenport
JOAN DAVENPORT Joan died peacefully at Crawshaw Hall on 16th June 2019 in her 98th year, formally of Stubbins. The funeral service will take place on Monday 24th June 2019 at St Philip's Church, Stubbins at 11:00am followed by committal at Accrington…
Francis Boardman
FRANCIS VICTOR BOARDMAN On 14 June 2019 peacefully at home in Radcliffe, aged 70 years. Father of Wayne and Sarah and grandad of Georgia, James, Tom, Jamie and Lisa. The service and committal will be at Radcliffe Crematorium on Monday June 24 at…
Anthony Fletcher
ANTHONY JOHN FLETCHER On Saturday June 15th 2019 Tony died peacefully at home in Bury, aged 60 years old. Beloved husband of Kim, loving dad of Nicola and Sam, dear father in law of Gemma, devoted grandad of Elis, loyal son of Bette and the late…
Madeleine Horrocks
MADELEINE HORROCKS Madeleine's family would like to say a sincere thank you to all who attended Madeleine's funeral. For all the cards, messages of support and donations received for the Christie. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and…

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