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Dozens of firefighters tackle scrapyard blaze overnight in Bury
Dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze overnight at a Bury scrapyard. The fire took place at a commercial premises on Pimhole Road, where a "large amount" of scrap metal set alight in the early hours of today, Tuesday. Eight fire engines
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First home defeat of the season for Boro
For the first time in the 2024/25 campaign, Radcliffe tasted defeat at the Neuven Stadium as Jonny Margetts scored twice to send King's Lynn back to Norfolk with all three points, writes Kieran Wilson. Under the intense late summer sun, it was
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Huge fire closes road and people told to keep doors and windows shut - updates
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Art exhibition open as society celebrates 75th anniversary
A special exhibition is open at Bury Art Museum showcasing the wide range of artistic talent in the area. Running throughout September, the exhibition celebrates Bury Art Society’s 75th anniversary. A spokesperson for the society said: “Huge
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Demand for supported accommodation in Bury rises as deals set to be signed off
Senior councillors have been urged to sign off fresh deals to provide supported accommodation after a rise in the number of people needing such services. A council report found the number of people that have "complex needs has significantly increased
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Oasis ‘Wonderwall’ mural at borough pub wows fans
A mural paying tribute to Oasis has been created on a borough pub wall ahead of the band's reunion tour next year. The Coach and Horses pub in Whitefield is a short walk from Heaton Park where the Mancunian band will be playing five homecoming
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Bury patients star in new video for cancer centre
Two Bury cancer patients are starring in a new film produced by Manchester’s specialist cancer centre, The Christie. Des Burns and Helen Hyndman from Bury are among 14 patients who were invited to take part in the film to promote The Christie.
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Dental nurse who wanted to lose weight transforms herself to become bodybuilder
A dental nurse from Bury has become a successful bodybuilder after initially wanting to lose weight. Marina Khan, 25, who works as a dental nurse at Bury Dental Practice, convinced herself that she needed liposuction and a tummy tuck, which kickstarted
