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Bury tenants warned to act fast as strict new damp and mould rules apply
Bury tenants are being encouraged to report damp and mould problems as soon as they appear, with social landlords now legally required to respond within strict new timescales under Awaab’s Law. The legislation, introduced following the death of
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How £15m investment could transform roads, cycling and walking routes across Bury
Around £15 million of external funding could be spent on transport, cycling, walking and road improvement schemes across Bury under plans due to go before councillors. A report to Bury Council's cabinet on November 4 seeks approval to begin procurement
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Prestwich man admits stalking and threatening to share intimate film of woman
A man from Prestwich has admitted stalking, assault and threatening to share an intimate film of a woman. Mathew Howe, 53, of Halliwell Road, Prestwich, pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on September 23 to four offences involving
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Drug dealer caught with cannabis and criminal cash during illegal drive in Bury
A drug dealer will be sentenced in Crown Court after he was caught with cannabis and criminal cash during an illegal, uninsured drive in Bury. Enver Metushaj, 25, of Sandilea Court, Kellbrook Crescent, Salford, appeared before Manchester Magistrates
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Bury set for dry and bright weekend before temperatures plunge to just 4 degrees
The Met Office has forecast a dry, settled, and chilly weekend for Bury before temperatures plunge to just 4C on Sunday. Saturday, October 31, will start cool and misty, with possible fog in the early hours. Temperatures will be around 6C at
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One in seven Bury takeaways given food hygiene ratings of two or below
One in seven takeaways and sandwich shops in Bury have been given a food hygiene rating of two or below, according to new analysis of Food Standards Agency data. The figures, compiled by Cairn Catering Engineers from Food Standards Agency records
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Serial Bury shoplifting spree included more than £450 of lamb thefts from M&S
A thief has admitted to a string of shop thefts after he stole more than £660 worth of goods from stores in Bury - including £459 worth of lamb. Mohammed Khan, 51, of Kimberley Street, Salford, appeared before Manchester Magistrates' Court on October
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Bury's Gary Neville plans two huge Manchester towers with hotel and 434 apartments
The development firm co-founded by Bury's Gary Neville is planning a new scheme for a hotel, apartments and offices in Manchester next to the River Irwell. Relentless Developments has submitted a scoping report to Manchester City Council for the
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Bury FC using football to tackle knife crime and support young people
A football club is helping tackle knife crime through a new youth project. Bury FC’s Play It Safe: Stronger Minds – Safer Streets scheme is aimed at 18 to 25-year-olds and uses sport and education to build confidence, promote community cohesion
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New Prestwich brunch, coffee and cocktail venue Patter announces opening date
A new independent food and drink venue is set to open its doors in Prestwich next weekend, with owners Katie and Martin inviting the community to join them for a day of celebrations. Patter, located at 8 Warwick Street, Prestwich, will officially
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North West Postcode Lottery winners - 14 areas scooped prizes this week
A total of 14 North West postcodes were named among this week's winners in the Postcode Lottery. Winning postcodes were announced across Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Greater Manchester in the latest daily draws, with players scooping
