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• Police appeal after attempted kidnapping of female in early morning

  12-01-2026 20:24 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for a male after the attempted kidnapping of a female last week.
  
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• Family pay tribute to dad-of-four taxi driver killed in horror crash

  12-01-2026 16:29 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Taxi driver Masrob Ali, of Ash Street, Blackburn, died, as did three teenagers in another car in the horror crash in Wigan Road, Bolton
  
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• Four people killed in crash 'tragic reminder of the importance of road safety'

  12-01-2026 15:35 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A devastating crash that killed four people this morning is a “tragic reminder of the importance of safety on our roads”, police say.
  
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• Vehicles cause around £25,000 of damage near Peel Tower

  12-01-2026 13:04 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Off-road vehicles driving on land managed by The National Trust in Holcombe have caused about £25,000 of criminal damage.
  
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• Postcode Lottery joy for residents of this Prestwich street

  12-01-2026 10:52 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Congratulations are in order for the residents of Droughts Lane in Prestwich after a postcode lottery win.
  
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• Lane closed and traffic delays on motorway

  12-01-2026 10:45 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  One lane is closed and traffic is building on the M66 southbound this morning, Monday, January 12
  
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• Traffic held on motorway following 3-vehicle crash

  12-01-2026 09:52 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Traffic is being held on the M6 northbound this morning following a three vehicle crash
  
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• ‘We won’t make it’: Prestwich businesses speak out on road closure disruption

  12-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The temporary closure of Fairfax Road in Prestwich has led to one business owner setting up a petition.
  
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• Prestwich house to become 24-hour children's home after plans deemed 'lawful'

  12-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A Prestwich house will become a 24-hour care home for two looked-after children after Bury Council deemed plans as 'lawful'.
  
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• Postbox 'to Heaven' helps Bury boy cope after great grandad's death

  12-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury dad Damian Unsworth has praised the borough’s postbox ‘to Heaven’ after it helped his seven-year-old son process the loss of his great-grandad.
  
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• Hotel boss announced as new addition to Made in Bury Patrons Club

  12-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Priyanka Batra, director of Red Hall Hotel, has joined the Made in Bury Patrons Club to support future entrepreneurs through its Business Academy.
  
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• Council refuses 'unacceptable' railing on house in Bury conservation area

  12-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  An 'unacceptable' railing proposed for the boundary of a house in the St Mary's Conservation Area of Prestwich has been refused over its height.
  
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• Chart-topping boy band heading to Bury to celebrate new album

  12-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  British boy band Blue will be heading to Bury to celebrate their latest album release with an event at Wax and Beans.
  
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• Residents on rural road go into week richer with Postcode Lottery win

  11-01-2026 15:20 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Lucky residents on a rural Ainsworth street will be going into the week a thousand pounds richer after being drawn in the People’s Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Traffic on major motorway brought to standstill after vehicle breaks down

  11-01-2026 14:52 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Traffic on the M60 was brought to a standstill after a vehicle broke down earlier this afternoon.
  
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• Meet the family behind an award-winning veterinary practice

  11-01-2026 06:57 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  We met the family behind Simon Constable's Equine Vets, an award-winning practice providing the highest standards in equine care.
  
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• Tesco shoppers help provide more than 77,000 meals to people in need - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 06:00
  Tesco shoppers help provide more than 77,000 meals to people in need  The Bury Times
  
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• Tesco shoppers help provide more than 77,000 meals to people in need

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Residents in Bury helped provide over 77,000 meals to those in need through Tesco’s Winter Food Collection across Greater Manchester
  
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• Strictly winner Kara is looking forward to her ‘best role ever’ in Constant Wife

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  It may have been written over a century ago but actress Kara Tointon believes that The Constant Wife which opens in Blackpool next week is the perfect play for today
  
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• Resident 'disgusted' after waiting more than 12 weeks for bins to be emptied

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A resident of Raven Street in Bury says she is “disgusted” after waiting more than 12 weeks for grey bins on her street to be emptied by the couyb.
  
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• Resident 'disgusted' after bin left unemptied for more than 12 weeks - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 06:00
  Resident 'disgusted' after bin left unemptied for more than 12 weeks  The Bury Times
  
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• Rare chance to get behind-the-scenes glimpse of Bury's heritage railway - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 06:00
  Rare chance to get behind-the-scenes glimpse of Bury's heritage railway  The Bury Times
  
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• Rare chance to get behind-the-scenes glimpse of Bury's heritage railway

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Train enthusiasts are being offered the opportunity to get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the East Lancashire Railway.
  
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• Ramsbottom woman sheds incredible 3.5st in less than a year

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Helen Stainton from Ramsbottom has shown what can be achieved when you stick by your New Year’s resolutions, losing three and a half stone in under a year.
  
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• 'Iconic' Ramsbottom building with pet store and groomers selling for £450,000 - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 06:00
  'Iconic' Ramsbottom building with pet store and groomers selling for £450,000  The Bury Times
  
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• 'Iconic' Ramsbottom building with pet store and groomers selling for £450,000

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  An ‘iconic building’ on Bridge Street in Ramsbottom, home to a pet store and a dog grooming business, is being flogged for £450,000.
  
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• Homelessness charity wants to replace 'not fit for purpose' day centre - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 06:00
  Homelessness charity wants to replace 'not fit for purpose' day centre  The Bury Times
  
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• Homelessness charity wants to replace 'not fit for purpose' day centre

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A charity supporting people in Bury out of homelessness wants to create a new day centre to further its services and replace its 'not fit for purpose' base.
  
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• Historic eight-mile moorland walk with glorious valley views is worth travelling for

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  This scenic trail through the National Trust's land showcases West Yorkshire’s beauty
  
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• Customers thanked for sharing memories as restaurant to close after 33 years

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A family-run restaurant in Ramsbottom has thanked its customers for sharing memories and kind words after announcing it will close on February 1, after 33 years.
  
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• Customer cleaning horse accessories in public machines branded ‘disrespectful’

  11-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A customer using public washing machines and dryers to clean horse accessories has been branded ‘disrespectful
  
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• Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir dies aged 78 - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 03:05
  Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir dies aged 78  The Bury Times
  
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• Jessie Buckley and cast of Adolescence in running for Golden Globes - Bury Mercury

  11-01-2026 01:06
  Jessie Buckley and cast of Adolescence in running for Golden Globes  Bury Mercury
  
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• Holyrood Budget to focus ‘resolutely’ on people’s priorities, vows Robison - The Bury Times

  11-01-2026 01:06
  Holyrood Budget to focus ‘resolutely’ on people’s priorities, vows Robison  The Bury Times
  
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• Portable heaters from £11.16 in B&Q cashback sale for one day only

  11-01-2026 01:01 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  As icy temperatures continue across the country, members of TopCashback can receive 15% cashback at B&Q, making some good savings on portable heaters.
  
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• UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' to bury major cities including London - The Mirror

  10-01-2026 20:19
  UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' to bury major cities including London  The Mirror
  
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• Jens Berthel Askou hailed impact of Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 20:08
  Jens Berthel Askou hailed impact of Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise  The Bury Times
  
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• Kieran McKenna taking the positives from Ipswich’s victory over Blackpool - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 19:15
  Kieran McKenna taking the positives from Ipswich’s victory over Blackpool  The Bury Times
  
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• Scott Parker labels Ashley Barnes ‘incredible example’ as Burnley thump Millwall - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 19:06
  Scott Parker labels Ashley Barnes ‘incredible example’ as Burnley thump Millwall  The Bury Times
  
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• ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 18:45
  ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated  The Bury Times
  
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• Five-star Solihull thrash Aldershot as Joe Sbarra hot streak continues - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 18:19
  Five-star Solihull thrash Aldershot as Joe Sbarra hot streak continues  The Bury Times
  
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• MP 'deeply concerned' by damage caused by A14 pothole - Bury Mercury

  10-01-2026 17:30
  MP 'deeply concerned' by damage caused by A14 pothole  Bury Mercury
  
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• John Rooney: Macclesfield deserved incredible cup victory over holders Palace - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 17:06
  John Rooney: Macclesfield deserved incredible cup victory over holders Palace  The Bury Times
  
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• Benony Breki Andresson snatches Stockport victory against Huddersfield - Bury Mercury

  10-01-2026 15:46
  Benony Breki Andresson snatches Stockport victory against Huddersfield  Bury Mercury
  
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• Hopes high for Sober-ing outcome at Punchestown - The Bury Times

  10-01-2026 14:30
  Hopes high for Sober-ing outcome at Punchestown  The Bury Times
  
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• UPDATES: Delays warning after 'accident' closes lane on motorway

  10-01-2026 12:21 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  An accident has been reported on the M60 leading to queuing traffic.
  
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• RECAP: Delays warning after 'accident' closes lane on motorway

  10-01-2026 12:21 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  An accident has been reported on the M60 leading to queuing traffic.
  
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• Traitors fans say spin-off show Uncloaked is 'spoiling' main series - here's how - Bury Mercury

  10-01-2026 12:05
  Traitors fans say spin-off show Uncloaked is 'spoiling' main series - here's how  Bury Mercury
  
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• Wanted murder suspect 'out of the country' after death of 19-year-old - The Bolton News

  10-01-2026 12:00
  Wanted murder suspect 'out of the country' after death of 19-year-old  The Bolton News
  
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• Wanted murder suspect 'out of the country' after death of 19-year-old

  10-01-2026 12:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A suspect wanted in connection with the alleged murder of 19-year-old is believed to be out of the country.
  
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