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  • Dexter star in band heading to Manchester's Night and Day

    THOSE not in the know will likely do a double take when they see photos of the intriguingly-named trio, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum. For the band’s lead singer really is Michael C Hall, best known to TV viewers for his starring roles

  • Avian flu case is confirmed in Bury

    AN avian flu case has been confirmed in Bury by environment bosses. The highly contagious H5N1 virus, which is deadly to poultry, was discovered at an undisclosed location in the borough and is said to involve a greater crested grebe. Lesley

  • Flying Ryan goes solo to defend his racing crown

    BURY motorsport star Ryan Yarrow has successfully defended his 750MC Sports 1000 crown. The 31-year-old from Unsworth only completed his rookie season in 2019 in the sport but has now won back-to-back titles, despite funding his participation himself

  • Bury AC’s Alison scoops top coach award

    BURY Athletic Club’s Alison Dale has won the England Athletics North West Coach of the Year award. It is the first time a Bury coach has been presented with this prestigious award and the citation noted that not only does Dale do a great job in

  • Local curry house crowned best in Greater Manchester

    A Bury curry restaurant was officially crowned with the top prize at a prestigious hospitality awards ceremony. Bombay Cuisine won Best Takeaway in Greater Manchester at this year's Euro Asia Curry Awards on Mayfair Avenue, Essex on Monday. The

  • Handrail firm boss fined after worker hand crush

    A BUSINESSMAN from Bury has been left with a £1,280 fine after an employee's finger was trapped in machinery. Christopher Ellor's Eccles-based firm Dealercast was also fined £20,000 with £3,661 court costs by Manchester magistrates over the March

  • Blackholt's Christmas shoebox appeal goes ahead this year

    TV and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson has launched this year’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. Gemma is president of the Edenfield sanctuary and launched the festive drive for the animals who will be staying on the site