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• Jonno ready for Shakers top-of-the-table clash at Lower Breck

  26-02-2026 18:29 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  ANTHONY Johnson said it was ‘amazing’ to take charge of his first game at Gigg Lane but attentions now turn to tomorrow night’s crucial top-of-the-table clash at Lower Breck.
  
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• By-election on Bury Council after councillor's resignation

  26-02-2026 17:07 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A council by-election has been called after the resignation of Councillor Luis McBriar, who represented the Tottington Ward.
  
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• Council tax and rent increases approved as Bury Council sets budget

  26-02-2026 17:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Council approved its budget for 2026/27 in a full meeting held on Wednesday (February 25)
  
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• Boy, 13, among three teens charged after delivery rider robbed at knifepoint

  26-02-2026 12:29 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers, including a 13-year-old boy, have been charged after a delivery driver was robbed at knifepoint in Prestwich
  
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• Police presence around Bury mosques to increase after man with axe arrested

  26-02-2026 10:33 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The Leader of Bury Council has issued a statement after a man with an axe and multiple weapons was arrested at the Manchester Central Mosque at Victoria Park.
  
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• New Bury Market stall opens offering hot meats, chips and crispy cobs

  26-02-2026 10:20 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  New stall Rotisserie has opened at Bury Market serving up hot meats, chips and crispy cobs.
  
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• Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

  26-02-2026 09:30 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.
  
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• Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour

  26-02-2026 09:28 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.
  
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• Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up

  26-02-2026 09:24 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.
  
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• Young Bury MMA quartet shine in competition in Serbia

  26-02-2026 08:57 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The England youth team from Bury MMA travelled to Serbia to compete in the youth European MMA championships and all did exceptionally well, writes Amiee Hogg.
  
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• Impressive Bury AC youngster Statham heads north to compete

  26-02-2026 08:49 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Twelve-year-old Ethan Statham was the only Bury AC competitor who made the long journey up to Sedgefield on Saturday to compete in the prestigious English National Cross Country Championships, writes Mark Granby.
  
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• Sedgley Tigers lose out in battle with fellow strugglers

  26-02-2026 08:36 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Sedgley Park travelled to face fellow National One strugglers Dings Crusaders on Saturday and went down 19-0.
  
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• EG On The Move's Zuber Issa unveils major plans for European expansion

  26-02-2026 08:19 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The company said the the plans represent a 'major step' in realising its international growth ambitions.
  
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• Radcliffe out in big numbers at Lostock

  26-02-2026 08:02 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Radcliffe’s Chris Mihalyi kicked shone at the Standish Hall 10k Trail Race, writes Lucie Tighe.
  
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• The 9 artists performing at the BRIT Awards 2026 from Harry Styles to Olivia Dean

  26-02-2026 07:21 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Eight singers are performing at the BRITs, including Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who will no doubt peform Golden from KPop Demon Hunters.
  
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• Sharp rise in number of young people facing homelessness in Bury

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  New research has found that 911 young people in Bury faced homelessness last year, marking an increase of 15.7 per cent
  
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• Plans refused to double bedrooms in two Prestwich homes

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Plans to double the number of bedrooms across two Prestwich homes have been refused by Bury Council
  
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• Ian Prowse: ‘I want to be seen as an artistically going concern’

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  It’s shaping up to be a year to remember for Ian Prowse and fans of his music.
  
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• How to watch the BRIT Awards and are tickets still available?

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Here's what you need to know about tickets for The BRIT Awards 2026 and where else you can watch them.
  
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• Haulgh gas holder disappeared from Bolton skyline after 75 years

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  It had stood for almost 80 years but in April 1954 the Haulgh gas holder was being demolished.
  
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• Former Bury sports bar to be converted into convenience store

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A former Bury town centre sports bar will be converted into a convenience store after plans were approved by Bury Council.
  
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• Cllr Mike Smith: What 'affordable housing' really means for families in Bury

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Affordable housing is being used to justify thousands of new homes planned across Bury, promising opportunities for younger generations
  
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• Bury Parish Church to host concert by Chetham’s School of Music

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Parish Church will host a lunchtime concert featuring performers from Chetham’s School of Music
  
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• BURY HOSPICE: Why leaving a gift in your will means so much

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Hospice is supporting Hospice UK’s ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign and urging gifts in wills to protect future services
  
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• Bury estate agent celebrates double win at the British Property Awards

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Miller Metcalfe’s Bury office won gold for Best Estate Agent in Bury and silver for Best Regional Estate Agent in the North West at the British Property Awards.
  
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• Bury businesses unite to boost opportunities for young people

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Over 30 Bury business leaders will attend the Let’s Do It for Children and Young People dinner to support local young people
  
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• Apartments plan near several Bury bars thrown out by council

  26-02-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Plans to create four flats in a building close to Bury's bar and nightlife scene have been thrown out by the council.
  
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• Heart-Stopping Video Shows Avalanche Bury Skiers At French Ski Resort - Buckeye Country 105.5

  25-02-2026 20:38 via news.google.com
  Heart-Stopping Video Shows Avalanche Bury Skiers At French Ski Resort  Buckeye Country 105.5
  
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• Culture Secretary welcomes investigation into BBC Bafta broadcast - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 20:34 via news.google.com
  Culture Secretary welcomes investigation into BBC Bafta broadcast  The Bury Times
  
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• University not told of psychiatrist’s concerns that Valdo Calocane might kill - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 18:50 via news.google.com
  University not told of psychiatrist’s concerns that Valdo Calocane might kill  Bury Mercury
  
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• Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 18:38 via news.google.com
  Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception  The Bury Times
  
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• Maestro Conti and Panic Attack exciting Skelton - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 18:38 via news.google.com
  Maestro Conti and Panic Attack exciting Skelton  The Bury Times
  
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• Raye to perform at this year’s Brit Awards in Manchester - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 18:09 via news.google.com
  Raye to perform at this year’s Brit Awards in Manchester  Bury Mercury
  
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• Manchester United post operating profit but debt approaches £1.3bn - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:55 via news.google.com
  Manchester United post operating profit but debt approaches £1.3bn  Bury Mercury
  
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• ‘Fast-tracked investigation’ launched into BBC Bafta broadcast ‘serious mistake’ - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:55 via news.google.com
  ‘Fast-tracked investigation’ launched into BBC Bafta broadcast ‘serious mistake’  Bury Mercury
  
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• Harry and Meghan meet injured teenagers evacuated from Gaza to Jordan - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:47 via news.google.com
  Harry and Meghan meet injured teenagers evacuated from Gaza to Jordan  Bury Mercury
  
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• Keir Starmer secretly meets Andy Burnham behind closed doors to bury the hatchet with leadership rival - GB News

  25-02-2026 17:41 via news.google.com
  Keir Starmer secretly meets Andy Burnham behind closed doors to bury the hatchet with leadership rival  GB News
  
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• Manchester Airport parking system to change in March

  25-02-2026 17:37 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Manchester Airport will introduce a barrierless parking system that automatically recognises vehicles
  
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• Yuta Sato ‘honoured’ to consider Derby bid with Choreo Sequence - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:36 via news.google.com
  Yuta Sato ‘honoured’ to consider Derby bid with Choreo Sequence  Bury Mercury
  
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• Conditions key for Kabral Du Mathan’s Stayers’ Hurdle assignment - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 17:26 via news.google.com
  Conditions key for Kabral Du Mathan’s Stayers’ Hurdle assignment  The Bury Times
  
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• Ex-gamekeeper who murdered former colleague with shotgun jailed - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 17:25 via news.google.com
  Ex-gamekeeper who murdered former colleague with shotgun jailed  The Bury Times
  
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• Plume of Saharan dust set to hit Suffolk - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:20 via news.google.com
  Plume of Saharan dust set to hit Suffolk  Bury Mercury
  
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• Migrants arrive after crossing Channel for first time in two weeks - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:19 via news.google.com
  Migrants arrive after crossing Channel for first time in two weeks  Bury Mercury
  
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• Bury councillor's Reform UK defection sparks response from Radcliffe First

  25-02-2026 17:11 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Radcliffe First has responded to the news that a councillor in Bury has defected to Reform UK just weeks before local elections in May.
  
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• Bury councillor's Reform UK defection sparks response from political group - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 17:11 via news.google.com
  Bury councillor's Reform UK defection sparks response from political group  The Bury Times
  
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• Jilted ex turned stalker who had ‘secret’ key handed restraining order - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Jilted ex turned stalker who had ‘secret’ key handed restraining order  Bury Mercury
  
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• Brewery's bar bid to be scrutinised after neighbour concerns - East Anglian Daily Times

  25-02-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Brewery's bar bid to be scrutinised after neighbour concerns  East Anglian Daily Times
  
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• Brewery's bar bid to be scrutinised after neighbour concerns - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Brewery's bar bid to be scrutinised after neighbour concerns  Bury Mercury
  
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• Student loan changes unlikely at spring statement, Reeves suggests - The Bury Times

  25-02-2026 16:49 via news.google.com
  Student loan changes unlikely at spring statement, Reeves suggests  The Bury Times
  
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• Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism - Bury Mercury

  25-02-2026 16:41 via news.google.com
  Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism  Bury Mercury
  
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