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Quartet complete Chester ‘Triple’
Fells, trails and even sand, from 5k to 26.2 miles, this week has had it all for Radcliffe AC. Sunday saw the penultimate Central Lancs Grand Prix event with 14 runners competing in the Gin Pit 5 trail race, set around the old mining colliery in
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Bury senior men make tracks to Birmingham
Bury’s senior men fielded a team for the fifth time in the English National Six Stage Road Relays in Birmingham on Saturday. Martin Clark took the first leg and covered the course in 18mins 12secs, handing over in an excellent 37th place - the
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Winless run goes on for Tigers after Bishops loss
Sedgley Park’s winless run in National One continued with a 27-12 home defeat to Bishop’s Stortford on Saturday. And coach Steve Hazzelby admitted it was no more than they deserved on a day when their display was disappointing on home soil.
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'Sometimes asking "Are you okay?" is all you need to do'
“Mental health”. I know that some of you reading those words will regard them as a phrase that makes your eyes roll into the back of your head. It’s a term for some that will conjure up thoughts like “woke”, “millennial”, “didn’t exist in
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Man who works at one of area's biggest firms wins Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw
A man who works at one of the area's biggest businesses has won the Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw. Oliver Bullock, who works at Crown Oil Ltd, scooped the prize with ticket number 24080. He has held a ticket to the draw since April, not long
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RUSSELL BERNSTEIN: I am concerned regeneration in area could be impacted by Labour
When I become leader of the Conservative Group on the council I made it abundantly clear that myself and my councillor colleagues would provide constructive and objective scrutiny to matters that require challenge and equally be supportive for those
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Bury author set to host book launch sharing ancestor's war diaries
An author will be celebrating his first book with a launch in Bury this weekend. Philipp Cross, 28, published "The Other Trench" based on his German great-great-grandfather’s experience in the First World War. He discovered detailed diaries
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Woman encouraging new faces to 'discover the fun of belly dance' at classes
A woman is encouraging new faces to “discover the fun of belly dance” at her classes. Katy Carmichael runs weekly women’s only belly dance sessions at her club, "Learn Belly Dance Bury", which caters for beginners and professionals. Katy, 60
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HELEN LOCKWOOD: The impact of the hospice retail cannot be overstated
Hospice Care Week (October 7 to 13) is a chance for hospices across the UK to celebrate the vital work being done to support local people in need of essential palliative and end-of-life care. Bury Hospice relies on the ongoing generosity of its
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Shakers out to pull off 'Mission Impossible' one more time in FA Cup
Bury are 90 minutes away from the FA Cup first round proper as they aim to cause another shock against Harborough Town. The Shakers left it late to secure a stunning win at Radcliffe in the previous round. Dave McNabb’s side have also overcome
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‘Someone will die’: Residents voice concerns after care funding cuts
Residents at a borough extra care facility fear “someone will die” after night carer roles were axed earlier this year. The move was part of planned cuts after a four-week pilot scheme took place last year. Residents have since expressed their
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How to have your say on future plans for community safety in Bury
Bury residents are being asked to help shape community safety plans for the next few years. The Bury Community Safety Partnership, which includes the council, Greater Manchester Police, and other services, is refreshing its strategy for 2025 to
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Restaurants and takeaway win big at prestigious food awards
Two restaurants and a takeaway in the area have been honoured at a top food awards. Imli Restaurant in Heywood opened its doors two years ago and won the "Regional Chef of the Year" category at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) on
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The names and faces of Bury's most wanted
Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects. Rory McNicholas (Image: GMP) RORY MCNICHOLAS, 25, is wanted in connection with a serious assault and failing to appear in court. Michael Hoy (Image
