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  • Libraries boss thanks her ‘amazing’ team

    A WELL-known community figure has marked a special chapter in her career. Elizabeth Binns has notched up 25 years working with Bury Council’s library service. Five years ago, her work was recognised at the highest level when she was

  • African peak triumph for grateful Anna

    A PARK ranger swapped the leafy woodlands of Tottington for the mountainous heights of Tanzania — all in the name of charity. Former Turton High School pupil Anna Cocker has just returned from an expedition which saw her reach the summit of

  • Historic pub saved from shop plan — by one vote

    A TREASURED pub has been saved by just one vote after neighbours rallied round to launch a campaign to save it. Developers wanted to call time on the Pack Horse in Manchester Road, Bury, by converting it into five shops and a takeaway with

  • Family launch 2011 Joe Geeling Fun Run

    A MEMORIAL run, held in honour of murdered schoolboy Joe Geeling, is under starter’s orders. Hundreds of people are being urged to enter the fourth annual Joe Geeling Fun Run, which will take place in Bury on Sunday, June 12. And for

  • Al Pepper completes 1,000km challenge

    A FITNESS fanatic has crossed the finish line after completing a gruelling 1,000km challenge in aid of Bury Hospice. Al Pepper set himself a target to cover the distance in organised events over land and sea in just 12 months. And now