Bury news

• One-star hygiene rating for Prestwich restaurant after inspection

  30-01-2026 16:53 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Backyard Africa in Prestwich has been told ‘major improvements’ are needed after the local authority gave the restaurant a one-star hygiene rating.
  
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• I tried the Ninja Creami Deluxe and I’ll never buy supermarket Ben & Jerry’s again

  30-01-2026 13:59 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  I tried the Ninja Creami Deluxe and I think it makes better ice cream than Ben & Jerry’s bought from supermarkets, as well as milkshakes and more
  
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• You could be fined £400 for making these common recycling mistakes

  30-01-2026 13:28 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Many do not even realise they are doing it, but could still be hit with fines of up to £400.
  
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• Bury McDonalds reopens after major revamp - Manchester Evening News

  30-01-2026 11:40 via news.google.com
  Bury McDonalds reopens after major revamp  Manchester Evening News
  
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• Tram services suspended between Eccles and Pomona after overhead line fault

  30-01-2026 10:15 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Tram services between Eccles and Pomona in Greater Manchester remain suspended due to an overhead line fault
  
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• £1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

  30-01-2026 09:42 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.
  
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• Coronation Street confirms exit of icon after 3 years as fans say 'I'll miss her'

  30-01-2026 08:31 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street has confirmed the departure of Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer, from the ITV soap - see the reaction from fans.
  
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• Whitefield house could become a 24-hour children's home

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A Whitefield house could be turned into a 24-hour children's home for up to three young people after plans were submitted to Bury Council.
  
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• Primary school given permission to replace 'damp and unheated' classroom

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Council has backed the revamp of a school's external play and teaching areas amid a "clear and pressing need" for improvements.
  
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• Pilsworth McDonald’s welcomes customers back after redesign

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s in Pilsworth operated by Simon Toft has reopened after a redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.
  
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• 'New town' of 1,550 homes could be approved near Bury - The Bury Times

  30-01-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  'New town' of 1,550 homes could be approved near Bury  The Bury Times
  
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• New 'town' of 1,550 homes could be approved near Bury

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A masterplan to effectively build a new town on farmland just next to a key M60 motorway junction near Bury is set to be approved next week.
  
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• Four flats could be created inside Bury town centre building

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Four flats could be created in a Bury town centre building after new plans were put forward to Bury Council.
  
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• Film about the life of Bury-born 'working-class hero' to premiere this weekend

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A film about the life of Bury-born’ working-class hero’ Betty Tebbs is set to premiere in Bolton this weekend.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway secures major deal to protect its future

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  East Lancashire Railway has partnered with Network Rail to boost sustainability and support its heritage rail operations
  
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• Bury Parish Church to mark 150 years with special anniversary service

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Parish Church is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its current building with a special service
  
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• Award-winning chef returns to Bury to reopen historic pub

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Chef Lawrence Lingard, a Manchester native and former boxer, returns from London to reopen The Clarence pub in Bury after sailing the world.
  
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• Alcohol-related deaths in Bury higher than the national average

  30-01-2026 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  More people in Bury are dying from alcohol-related illnesses than the national average, according to Bury Council’s latest statistics.
  
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• Full list of new Co-ops as 18 stores to open in the first 3 months of 2026

  30-01-2026 01:01 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Co-op has confirmed 18 new and newly refurbished stores will open in the first three months of the year - see full list
  
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