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• Cheaper and simplified train tickets in days amid Andy Burnham 'rail revolution'

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester’s ‘rail revolution’ starts this weekend as Andy Burnham hopes to double passengers and boost the economy by £90bn.
  
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• Carrs Pasties to open Bury bakery as Bolton company expands

  05-12-2025 13:29 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury is to get a taste of what Bolton has been enjoying for years as famous bakery Carrs Pasties opens a shop in the town.
  
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• Delays as motorway lanes and slip road closed

  05-12-2025 11:25 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Motorists are facing delays of around 30 minutes this morning, Friday, as two lanes and a slip road are closed on the M60 anti-clockwise between J17 (Prestwich) and J16 (Swinton)
  
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• Alanis Morissette back at Lytham Festival to complete anniversary line-up

  05-12-2025 11:13 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Grammy winner Alanis Morissette is looming to make it second time lucky when she headlines the Thursday night at next summer's Lytham Festival
  
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• Popular Tottington butty shop to close its doors this weekend

  05-12-2025 11:11 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Sasilicious on Bury Road in Tottington is set to close its doors this weekend.
  
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• 'Terrorists picnic' before gun attack plot uncovered in Bolton carpark, jury told

  05-12-2025 06:27 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Two Islamic State fanatics and an undercover agent drove to Dover for a “terrorist picnic” before their plot was uncovered in Bolton, a court heard.
  
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• Tottington computer business wins national award for fourth year running

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The PC Guy, a Tottington computer repair business, has scooped another national tech award.
  
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• Resident doctors in Bury to go on strike in run up to Christmas - this is why

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Resident doctors in Bury will go on strike again this Christmas as part of their ongoing pay dispute with the UK government.
  
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• No theatre like it says Singin' in the Rain star of Royal Exchange

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Julius D’Silva is delighted to be back at Manchester’s Royal Exchange after a seven year absence.
  
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• New partnership launched to strengthen markets across Greater Manchester

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A new Greater Manchester Markets’ Partnership has launched to boost local markets’ role in economic growth, regeneration, and community life.
  
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• 'Inappropriate' plan rejected for nine homes on green belt land

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Plans to demolish a farmstead and build nine homes on Prestwich green belt have been refused after the council deemed them "inappropriate".
  
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• Dad robbed at gunpoint reveals how mental health support saved his life

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A Bury dad and former Bury pub landlord who was robbed at gunpoint says mental health support helped him find hope and begin his recovery.
  
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• Bury Council to consult public on 'pressing need' for HMO crackdown

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Senior Bury councillors believe there is a "pressing need" to bring in controls to stop a surge in new HMO applications across the borough.
  
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• Borough theatre group to deliver cracker-full of Christmas shows

  05-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The Summerseat Players, a group based at The Theatre Royal in Ramsbottom, will put on a variety of Christmas shows.
  
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• Rush hour delays after broken down vehicles block motorways - recap

  04-12-2025 18:26 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Motorists are facing rush hour delays after a lorry broke down on the M62, closing two lanes, and a broken down vehicle on the M56 has caused congestion on Princess Parkway
  
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• Rush hour delays after broken down vehicles block motorways - live updates

  04-12-2025 18:26 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Motorists are facing rush hour delays after a lorry broke down on the M62, closing two lanes, and a broken down vehicle on the M56 has caused congestion on Princess Parkway
  
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• Man arrested at airport charged with terror offences

  04-12-2025 15:43 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A man arrested in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue has been charged with terrorism offences.
  
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• 'I'll be shut in weeks': Pool cue attack bar landlord's fears as licence changed

  04-12-2025 13:55 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A karaoke bar licensee at the centre of violent incidents including a pool cue attack, fears he'll shut in weeks after licensing rules were made permanent.
  
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• Motorway 'partially blocked' following crash

  04-12-2025 10:56 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The M66 southbound is partially blocked this morning, Thursday, and there is queueing traffic due to accident before J1 A56 Walmersley Road (Ramsbottom).
  
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• Radcliffer Kath takes on tough Wales test

  04-12-2025 08:35 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Radcliffe runner Kath Biddle’s latest adventure took place last Saturday, trying out the inaugural Loggerheads Half Marathon, writes Lucie Tighe.
  
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• Man with links to Bury wanted by police for breaching domestic abuse order

  04-12-2025 08:25 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A man with links to Bury is wanted by Greater Manchester Police for breaching his Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO).
  
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• Bury’s Bryn leads the charge at Heaton Parkrun

  04-12-2025 08:16 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The local parkrun events saw some excellent performances from Bury athletes last weekend, writes Mark Granby.
  
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• New padel venue opens for players in Radcliffe

  04-12-2025 08:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Radcliffe has a new state-of-the-art indoor padel club.
  
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• What have your neighbours been up to? The latest planning applications from Bury

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Bury Council over the past week.
  
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• School board sees ‘mass resignations’ following concerns around headteacher

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  St Mary's Primary School in Prestwich has seen ‘mass resignations’ of its parent board members following “concerns” around its headteacher.
  
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• New bridge lowered over River Irwell a decade on from flood damage

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A new bridge has been lowered into place over the River Irwell in Radcliffe almost exactly 10 years after flooding destroyed the previous crossing.
  
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• Horses and hounds bring comfort to people through therapy sessions

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The Holcombe Harriers are offering therapy sessions with their hounds and horses at the Enterprise Centre in Kirklees Valley, Bury
  
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• Countryside home with 15 acres of land hits the market for £2.5 million

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A £2.5 million countryside home on Bradshaw Road in Tottington, with 15 acres and a detached annexe, is now on the market.
  
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• Cllr Mike Smith: The Budget fails communities already doing the heavy lifting

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  In his latest Bury Times column, Radcliffe First politician Mike Smith has reflected on what the latest Budget means for the people of Bury
  
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• Bury Hospice: Help make a final Christmas magical for patients

  04-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  For many, Christmas is an exciting time to spend with loved ones, but sadly, for some living with a life-limiting illness, it will be their last with their family.
  
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