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• M66 shut near Bury following crash - live updates

  19-01-2026 21:48
  
  The M66 is shut northbound between J2 and J1 and traffic is currently stopped southbound following a crash.
  
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• M66 shut near Bury following crash

  19-01-2026 21:48
  
  The M66 is shut northbound between J2 and J1 and traffic is currently stopped southbound following a crash.
  
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• Police release image of suspect they believe 'caught light' in arson attack

  19-01-2026 20:30
  
  Bury Police have released a CCTV image after a suspect "caught light" during an arson attack yesterday.
  
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• Tesco Clubcard offering trick to turn £10 in vouchers into £30 to spend

  19-01-2026 19:05
  
  Tesco Clubcard has a deal where you can triple voucher rewards at restaurants, meaning £10 in vouchers becomes £30 to spend on food and drink
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons to pay customers to return bottles and cans

  19-01-2026 19:04
  
  Customers will be able to get money back on bottles and cans under new government rules to reduce waste at supermarkets and convenience stores.
  
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• Rio hits double as Boro win on their travels

  19-01-2026 16:18
  
  A GOAL from Michael Afuye and two from Rio Clegg were enough for Radcliffe to edge past Spennymoor Town at The Brewery Field, in a scoreline that didn't reflect the dominance showed by the Boro on the road.
  
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• SpudBros launch ‘Autotater’ drive-thru in Manchester for one day only

  19-01-2026 15:45
  
  SpudBros, the viral Preston duo famed for loaded jacket potatoes, have launched the unique 'Autotater' drive-thru in collaboration with Autotrader
  
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• 'Olivia will forever be on the school run' - Bus unveiled in memory of teenager

  19-01-2026 15:22
  
  A memorial bus has been unveiled in memory of a Tottington High School student, Olivia Campbell-Hardy, who was a victim of the Manchester Arena attack.
  
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• Frustrating return to action for Heys

  19-01-2026 15:18
  
  It was a frustrating afternoon at Adie Moran Park as Prestwich Heys’ first home fixture for four weeks ended goalless against Atherton LR.
  
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• Rams recover from early blow to seal vital victory

  19-01-2026 15:06
  
  RAMSBOTTOM United picked up their first league win since November as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Glossop North End.
  
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• Clifton defeat edges the Tigers closer to drop zone

  19-01-2026 14:16
  
  Sedgley Tigers began 2026 on the road with a first-ever visit to Clifton, newly promoted to National One and sitting just below them in the league.
  
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• Why is Prince Harry suing the Daily Mail publisher? All to know as case begins today

  19-01-2026 12:15
  
  Prince Harry and six others are taking legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.
  
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• When is The Traitors final? What time to watch the end of series 4 on the BBC

  19-01-2026 12:12
  
  Series four of The Traitors comes to an end this week, with the final taking place on Friday (January 23) at 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
  
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• Survivor-led Holocaust education project launched in Bury schools

  19-01-2026 11:34
  
  A survivor-led storytelling project is launching in schools to educate youth about the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the enduring impact of hate
  
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• Teenager dies and woman injured in horror 2-vehicle crash

  19-01-2026 10:38
  
  The driver of the MG, an 19-year-old man died at the scene, despite the best efforts of the emergency services.
  
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• High Court ruling strengthens council’s case to reclaim costs from Bury contractor

  19-01-2026 10:27
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council succeeded in a key step to continue with its full recovery of the legal costs over Blackburn bus station
  
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• Dear Dicky: How do I deal with my ‘ar****le’ anti-social neighbour?

  19-01-2026 06:01
  
  Editor Richard Duggan answers reader dilemmas in his weekly agony uncle column, Dear Dicky
  
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• Police statement after Bury woman's home 'petrol bombed'

  19-01-2026 06:00
  
  A joint police and fire service investigation is underway after a woman reported her house being 'petrol bombed' in Bury on Sunday.
  
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• New dance studio opens own Radcliffe premises with classes for one and all

  19-01-2026 06:00
  
  CB Studios has opened on Stand Lane in Radcliffe this week offering classes in all sorts of dance styles.
  
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• Lucky winner scoops Made in Bury £2,000 Draw prize for second time

  19-01-2026 06:00
  
  Tracy Paterson of Munro Greenhalgh Insurance Brokers in Bury has won £2,000 in the Made in Bury Weekly Draw, her second win since 2018
  
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• Five homes refused on site of demolished Bury pub

  19-01-2026 06:00
  
  Five new homes on the land of a former Bury pub have been refused due to concerns that the houses would be "out of keeping" and impact conservation.
  
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• Approval for rare plan to turn HMO back into family housing

  19-01-2026 06:00
  
  Rare plans will see an HMO in Prestwich converted back into family housing after Bury council granted planning approval.
  
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• Accountancy firm named for breaching money laundering regulations

  19-01-2026 06:00
  
  Bury accountancy firm Go Accounting and Business Ltd TCSP has been named by the government for breaching money laundering regulations
  
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• Emergency services attend fire at derelict pub

  18-01-2026 21:37
  
  Emergency services attended a fire at a derelict pub in Greater Manchester this evening, Sunday, January 18
  
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• Man charged with the murder of Wayne Reid - Bury Mercury

  18-01-2026 20:26 via news.google.com
  Man charged with the murder of Wayne Reid  Bury Mercury
  
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• BURY 2 DARLASTON TOWN 2 - The Non-League Football Paper

  18-01-2026 19:48 via news.google.com
  BURY 2 DARLASTON TOWN 2  The Non-League Football Paper
  
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• Bury family home in fire bomb attack - About Manchester

  18-01-2026 18:23 via news.google.com
  Bury family home in fire bomb attack  About Manchester
  
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• Bury suffer setback after home draw against Darlaston - The Bury Times

  18-01-2026 17:43 via news.google.com
  Bury suffer setback after home draw against Darlaston  The Bury Times
  
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• Bury suffer setback after home draw against Darlaston

  18-01-2026 17:43
  
  Bury endured a frustrating setback drawing 2-2 at home to Darlaston Town on Saturday.
  
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• 'Why would they do this to us?’ - Woman shares shock after home ‘petrol bombed’ - The Bury Times

  18-01-2026 16:37 via news.google.com
  'Why would they do this to us?’ - Woman shares shock after home ‘petrol bombed’  The Bury Times
  
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• Bury woman shares shock after family home ‘petrol bombed’ overnight

  18-01-2026 16:37
  
  Bury resident Claire has shared her shock after her family home was “petrol bombed” in the early hours of this morning, Sunday
  
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• Tariff threat risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’, UK and affected countries warn - Bury Mercury

  18-01-2026 15:15 via news.google.com
  Tariff threat risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’, UK and affected countries warn  Bury Mercury
  
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• Zoe Ball admits she would 'love' to host Strictly following Tess and Claudia's exit

  18-01-2026 14:40
  
  BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has admitted she would "love" to host Strictly Come Dancing following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit
  
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• Motorway slip road closed after vehicle 'leaves carriageway'

  18-01-2026 14:34
  
  The M61 J10 eastbound slip road to M6 J21a southbound is closed following a collision
  
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• EastEnders recasts character as star joins soap following one-off episode - The Bury Times

  18-01-2026 13:37 via news.google.com
  EastEnders recasts character as star joins soap following one-off episode  The Bury Times
  
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• Bizarre video shows half naked man running into woods moments after crash

  18-01-2026 12:21
  
  A bizarre video has surfaced on social media showing a half naked man running into woods moments after a crash on Wigan Road, Bolton.
  
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• Six dead as fire engulfs shopping centre in Pakistan - The Bury Times

  18-01-2026 12:17 via news.google.com
  Six dead as fire engulfs shopping centre in Pakistan  The Bury Times
  
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• UK position on Greenland non-negotiable, Nandy says, amid Trump threat - Bury Mercury

  18-01-2026 11:51 via news.google.com
  UK position on Greenland non-negotiable, Nandy says, amid Trump threat  Bury Mercury
  
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• Irish Foreign Affairs Minister brands US tariffs plan ‘completely unacceptable’ - Bury Mercury

  18-01-2026 11:45 via news.google.com
  Irish Foreign Affairs Minister brands US tariffs plan ‘completely unacceptable’  Bury Mercury
  
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• Wetherspoon to reveal Christmas trading amid challenging backdrop for pubs - Bury Mercury

  18-01-2026 10:04 via news.google.com
  Wetherspoon to reveal Christmas trading amid challenging backdrop for pubs  Bury Mercury
  
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• Police pull over CYCLIST delivery rider on motorway

  18-01-2026 08:50
  
  Officers stopped a push bicycle delivery rider who was on a motorway between Bolton and Bury.
  
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• Police pull over cyclist delivery rider on M60 near Bury - The Bolton News

  18-01-2026 08:50 via news.google.com
  Police pull over cyclist delivery rider on M60 near Bury  The Bolton News
  
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• Penfold paves the way as Bury show their class - The Rugby Paper

  18-01-2026 08:20 via news.google.com
  Penfold paves the way as Bury show their class  The Rugby Paper
  
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• 'I swapped Bury for Dubai and it's set me up for life - but I do miss Aldi and Lidl' - Facebook

  18-01-2026 07:57 via news.google.com
  'I swapped Bury for Dubai and it's set me up for life - but I do miss Aldi and Lidl'  Facebook
  
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• 'I swapped Bury for Dubai and it's set me up for life - but I do miss Aldi and Lidl' - Manchester Evening News

  18-01-2026 07:33 via news.google.com
  'I swapped Bury for Dubai and it's set me up for life - but I do miss Aldi and Lidl'  Manchester Evening News
  
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• Vibrant market town with bags of country charm that's worth travelling to for a break

  18-01-2026 06:01
  
  In the heart of the awe-inspiring Lune Valley, Kirkby Lonsdale has everything from relaxed cafés and stylish bars and bistros to AA-rosette awarded restaurants and cosy country pubs.
  
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• 'Vacancies and sickness' causing reduced Bury police station hours - The Bury Times

  18-01-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  'Vacancies and sickness' causing reduced Bury police station hours  The Bury Times
  
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• 'Vacancies and sickness' causing reduced Bury police station hours

  18-01-2026 06:00
  
  Police stations in Bury have been operating at reduced hours since November as Greater Manchester Police battles hard-to-fill vacancies and sick leave.
  
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• Two months of lane closures to affect drivers in town from Monday - The Bury Times

  18-01-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  Two months of lane closures to affect drivers in town from Monday  The Bury Times
  
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• Two months of lane closures to affect drivers in town from Monday

  18-01-2026 06:00
  
  Bury Council have issued a notice to warn road users about lane closures affecting on Church Lane at its junction with Bury New Road.
  
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