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  • Cannabis plants found during police raid

    A MAN is in custody after a cannabis farm was discovered during a police raid. Police discovered hundreds of plants after they executed a warrant at a property in Radcliffe. They say a man has been taken into custody for questioning. GMP Radcliffe

  • Landmark church and neighbouring home targeted by thieves

    SEVERAL stone slabs have been stolen from a landmark church and neighbouring resident's home in what has been described as a "sickening" crime. St Paul's Church in Ramsbottom is the latest church building in Bury to be targeted by thieves.

  • Man charged after carjacking

    A MAN has been charged in connection with a carjacking in Fernhill. Ejaz Mussarat, aged 45, of Grove Road, Merton, London has been charged with robbery, attempted assault and dangerous driving. He has also been charged with driving while disqualified

  • Man 'barricades' himself inside flat for three hours

    A MAN "barricaded" himself inside a flat, prompting a three-hour response from emergency services. Police and fire crews from Whitefield and Agecroft were called to Leah Gardens in Kersal Road, Prestwich, in the early hours of this morning.

  • Promotion in sights of Elton skipper

    ELTON captain Gareth Edwards hailed a collective effort as his side took a significant step towards promotion from Division Two A in the GMCL with a resounding seven-wicket win at Glossop on Saturday. The All Saints club took advantage of rivals

  • Upgrades at The Fed benefit people of all ages in care

    IMPROVEMENTS have been made at a charity’s centre where it provides social care support for hundreds of people of all ages. The Fed, in Prestwich, has upgraded its “uneven and poorly accessible” lawn as well as purchasing a dementia friendly golf