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'We want to make sure he is safe and well' - police appeal to find missing man
'We want to make sure he is safe and well' - police appeal to find missing man
Police are appealing for help to find a 51-year-old man who has not been seen since 3.20pm
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December 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
'We want to make sure he is safe and well' - police appeal to find missing man
Organiser slams plans to ban trail hunting as Boxing Day Holcombe Hunt returns
Organiser slams plans to ban trail hunting as Boxing Day Holcombe Hunt returns
Crowds descended on Pleasington to support the annual Boxing Day Holcombe Hunt - in what could be its last outing amid Government ban plans.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Organiser slams plans to ban trail hunting as Boxing Day Holcombe Hunt returns
Christmas joy as Prestwich social prescriber wins £2,000 for second time
Christmas joy as Prestwich social prescriber wins £2,000 for second time
Christmas joy came early for a Prestwich social prescriber after she scooped £2,000 in the Made in Bury Weekly Draw for the second time.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Christmas joy as Prestwich social prescriber wins £2,000 for second time
Body found in search for student, 19, who went missing on Christmas Day
Body found in search for student, 19, who went missing on Christmas Day
A body has been found in the search for a 19-year-old Lancaster University student, Lee Dingle, who was reported missing on Christmas Day.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Body found in search for student, 19, who went missing on Christmas Day
Driver's Christmas plans change quickly after positive drug tests
Driver's Christmas plans change quickly after positive drug tests
A Bury driver's Christmas plans changed very quickly after a positive roadside drug test.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Driver's Christmas plans change quickly after positive drug tests
The Rock Bury Boxing Day opening hours confirmed as sales begin
The Rock Bury Boxing Day opening hours confirmed as sales begin
The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury has confirmed its Boxing Day opening times but urged customers to also check details for individual retailers.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Rock Bury Boxing Day opening hours confirmed as sales begin
'While most people are at home with family, these teams are here'
'While most people are at home with family, these teams are here'
Praise has been given to frontline health and social workers in Bury who kept the country healthy through Christmas.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
'While most people are at home with family, these teams are here'
Changes to over-55s housing community approved on former Bury school
Changes to over-55s housing community approved on former Bury school
Developers will make changes to a new over-55s community at a former Bury school site after amendments to the project were approved.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Changes to over-55s housing community approved on former Bury school
Public invited to help with naming new Bury food and events 'Flexi Hall'
Public invited to help with naming new Bury food and events 'Flexi Hall'
Bury Council is asking residents to choose the name of a major new food and events 'Flexi Hall', due to open in the town in 2026.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Public invited to help with naming new Bury food and events 'Flexi Hall'
Used car sales plan for Radcliffe MOT and servicing garage
Used car sales plan for Radcliffe MOT and servicing garage
Radcliffe's Parkhills Service and MOT Centre garage could begin selling used cars if the council approves new plans.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Used car sales plan for Radcliffe MOT and servicing garage
Facelift of Bury building approved ahead of new apartments plan
Facelift of Bury building approved ahead of new apartments plan
Bury's Lester House building, where new apartments are to be built, will undergo a facelift following the approval of new proposals by the council.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Facelift of Bury building approved ahead of new apartments plan
Take a look inside the Tottington pub that has reopened this month
Take a look inside the Tottington pub that has reopened this month
The Dungeon Inn on Turton Road, Tottington has reopened this month under new management.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Take a look inside the Tottington pub that has reopened this month
Remembering the Boxing Day floods 2015 10 years on
Remembering the Boxing Day floods 2015 10 years on
Ten years ago, Christmas cheer turned to sheer terror for hundreds of Bury families amid the worst floods in more than 70 years - caused by Storm Eva.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Remembering the Boxing Day floods 2015 10 years on
'Do not eat': Christmas-themed chocolate treat recalled by Tesco
'Do not eat': Christmas-themed chocolate treat recalled by Tesco
Tesco has recalled a pack of four chocolate cupcakes as they could contain milk.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
'Do not eat': Christmas-themed chocolate treat recalled by Tesco
9 superstitions you might follow as we head into the New Year
9 superstitions you might follow as we head into the New Year
Many countries and cultures have superstitions that they follow at the start of a new year - do you do any of these?
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
9 superstitions you might follow as we head into the New Year
Rail bosses warn passengers to check before you travel during festive period
Rail bosses warn passengers to check before you travel during festive period
Rail bosses have warned the public that services may be impacted over the festive period.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Rail bosses warn passengers to check before you travel during festive period
Meet the four unsung NHS Christmas Heroes from Bury
Meet the four unsung NHS Christmas Heroes from Bury
Four extraordinary Bury-based healthcare heroes are being celebrated by the NHS in Greater Manchester this Christmas for their compassion.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Meet the four unsung NHS Christmas Heroes from Bury
Music and late refreshments approved for Prestwich Indian restaurant
Music and late refreshments approved for Prestwich Indian restaurant
A Prestwich Indian restaurant can play recorded music as part of its licence and has withdrawn plans to extend opening hours to midnight after concerns.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Music and late refreshments approved for Prestwich Indian restaurant
Bury police pay festive visit to school in borough
Bury police pay festive visit to school in borough
Police in Bury have paid a festive visit to Mill School – bringing the children Christmas presents.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Bury police pay festive visit to school in borough
NHS matron wins Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw for second time
NHS matron wins Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw for second time
An NHS matron has won the Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 prize draw for the second time - and just in time for Christmas.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
NHS matron wins Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw for second time
Bury Hospice: Thanks to supporters as Christmas Appeal brings comfort
Bury Hospice: Thanks to supporters as Christmas Appeal brings comfort
Stuart Richardson, CEO of Bury Hospice, extends his heartfelt thanks and festive wishes as the organisation's Christmas Appeal brings comfort.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Bury Hospice: Thanks to supporters as Christmas Appeal brings comfort
Cherished cat puts smiles on Fairfield General patients' faces for Christmas
Cherished cat puts smiles on Fairfield General patients' faces for Christmas
A familiar feline friend has put smiles on patient’s faces for Christmas at Fairfield General Hospital for the ninth year in a row.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Cherished cat puts smiles on Fairfield General patients' faces for Christmas
Hark! 50 Christmas music lyrics quiz questions to tax your family and friends
Hark! 50 Christmas music lyrics quiz questions to tax your family and friends
We asked DJ and keen amateur quizmaster, Julian Williams, to put together a list of 50 Christmas lyrics-based quiz questions to put your little grey cells to the test.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hark! 50 Christmas music lyrics quiz questions to tax your family and friends
Beautiful tributes to two women, 57 and 59, pour in after fatal collision
Beautiful tributes to two women, 57 and 59, pour in after fatal collision
Flowers continue to be laid on Christmas Eve after a fatal collision on Smithills Dean Road killed two pedestrians described as “beautiful souls”.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Beautiful tributes to two women, 57 and 59, pour in after fatal collision
'For me, Christmas has come early' says campaigner over bus pass change
'For me, Christmas has come early' says campaigner over bus pass change
Dementia campaigners back Bee Network plans to end the 9.30am bus pass limit from 2026, improving independence and access for pensioners.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
'For me, Christmas has come early' says campaigner over bus pass change