LATEST figures show that there are now 23 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bury. According to the most recent statistics published by the Department for Health and Social Care and Public Health England, as of 9am on 25 March, a total of 97,019
ONE of the major Lancashire brewers with Bury pubs has announced it is suspending the collection of tenanted pub rents until the end of April. Thwaites, near Blackburn, has sent a letter to pub managers and landlords across the region. Bosses
CHILDREN across the borough have been getting creative to make beautiful pictures of rainbows. Colourful designs have been appearing in windows around all six towns in a bid to bring a smile to passers-by, and spread a message of joy and hope during
A MOTORIST'S attempt to avoid traffic police failed. GMP Traffic said a Mercedes tried to avoid detection by "ducking and diving down" down back streets in Radcliffe. The driver was found to uninsured, say police and the vehicle was taken off him
A MAJOR Radcliffe road has been closed after a huge sinkhole opened up, exposing a sewage main. Bury Council’s highways team was called out to Outwood Road to an indentation which had developed in the carriageway surface. However, after safety
Every week we dedicate a page in Bury Times to the excellent images sent to us by members of the Bury Times Camera Club. As usual the standard of the 7 images we have picked to put in print this week is really high. Showcasing everything from local
LAW firm Clough & Willis raised over £500 for Bury Cancer Support Centre at its annual quiz at Elton Vale Sports Club. Bury Cancer Support Centre provides support through complementary therapies, information, and the friendship of other patients
GRIME artist Bugzy Malone has been seriously injured in a crash in Bury, according to reports on social media. The rapper, real name Aaron Davis, was reportedly the driver of a quad bike which crashed in Rochdale Road last night. Greater Manchester
UP to 400 children and adults enjoyed a musical treat when Ramsbottom Music Festival took over the town. Jackie Martindale, an internationally-recognised inspector, praised the volunteer-run event, now in its 28th year. For the primary school
A LAW firm in Bury issued a string of legal letters to tour operators over sickness claims - with nothing to back up their symptoms. Clients of solicitor Mark Hughes John Walker were also not told of the potential cost pitfalls if their claims were
LAST week, The Made in Bury team had a lovely visit from Dawn at SuperJosh who pushed the button to reveal the winning ticket number. The winner of the Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw is Complete Driveway Designs. They have been supporters of
Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects CHARLES ROBIN ROSCOW, aged 35, from Bury and frequents the Bury area. He is wanted on recall to prison. LEON DEARDEN, aged 36, from Bury and frequents the Bury
SCOTT Quigg called time on his career in boxing after he suffered a sobering defeat to Jono Carroll at Manchester Arena at the start of the month. The former WBA World super bantamweight champion had an illustrious 13-year professional career where
AN investment firm which traces its heritage back to the 19th century temperance movement is moving forward with a new appointment. Healthy Investment was first formed in Salford in 1835, and relocated to its present Bury HQ in 2007. For 185
TWO Prestwich charity bosses have been disqualified after almost half a million pounds was loaned from the organisation to one of their businesses. An investigation by the Charity Commission found that the decision to handover the sum from the Jewish
