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  • Tram services return to normal after vandalism

    PASSENGERS experienced delays on trams between Bury and Manchester Victoria this afternoon. Manchester Metrolink said that, due to vandalism, there were minor delays on services travelling in both directions. They apologised for any inconvenience

  • Weekend recipe: Nick Cullen's beetroot and poppy seed cake

    LIKE many people, I spent a lot of time baking with my granny when I was younger so there’s something quite peaceful and nostalgic about it. Baking is easy too – simple but tasty fairy cakes have five ingredients and can be made and cooked in 30 minutes

  • Weekend walk: Enjoy a stroll around Mitton

    Here is a walk that includes the River Ribble, a fine medieval church, the Roman road from Ribchester to Ilkley and a popular country inn. All in the space of six miles! The parish of Great Mitton was part of the Yorkshire West Riding prior to 1974

  • Work underway on new business park

    WORK is well underway to build a new 17 acre business park close to Bury town centre. The first phase of development was kick-started on the Chamberhall Business Park, which is expected to bring 400 jobs to the borough. When complete the site

  • LETTER: Parking permit 'cash cow'

    IN the Bury Times dated August 8 it was reported that Bury Council is to increase the price of residents parking permits. I live in Zone K which covers Parliament Street, Westgate Avenue and South Bank Road. We never see a parking warden/officer

  • MP Ivan throws his weight behind new HS2 review

    BURY South MP Ivan Lewis has welcomed the government’s decision to review the HS2 high-speed rail project. Last week new Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he would decided whether to go ahead with the multi-billion scheme to connect London to

  • PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Ideal family home in a quiet location

    BOASTING an enviable position towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home on West Vale in Radcliffe is not to be missed. The three-bedroom house is on the market with Kingstons Estate Agents for offers in excess of £160,000. Stepping inside