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• Falkirk and Motherwell play out forgettable goalless draw - The Bury Times

  03-12-2025 22:57
  Falkirk and Motherwell play out forgettable goalless draw  The Bury Times
  
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• Police breath test drivers in early morning Bury speeding operation

  08-12-2025 13:35 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Several drivers in parts of Bury were breathalysed by police as part of an operation tackling early-morning speeding and driving on Sunday.
  
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• Heroic residents dragged neighbour from Bury house explosion

  08-12-2025 12:37 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Heroic residents dragged their elderly neighbour from her home after an 'explosion' caused it to go up in flames in Abbey Drive, Bury, on Saturday.
  
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• Passengers face festive travel chaos as tram strikes to go ahead

  08-12-2025 11:59 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Tram strikes are back on after Metrolink workers rejected a proposal, with the dispute over fatigue and working conditions set to cause major disruption to tram users
  
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• The 30cm rule households can use to help heat rooms more efficiently

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Households can utilise a 30cm rule in their rooms to help heat up their home more efficiently
  
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• Rare plans could see Prestwich HMO turned back into family home

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A rare planning application is asking Bury Council to turn an existing HMO back into a family home in Prestwich.
  
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• Ramsbottom writer to put on A Christmas Carol reading at Summerseat Players

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A Ramsbottom writer has adapted a Dickensian classic for Christmas time as he puts on A Christmas Carol for the Summerseat Players.
  
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• Progress for care homes plan on former Bury police station land

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The conversion of Bury's former police station into two large care homes is progressing after environmental planning conditions were discharged.
  
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• New hub launched to support people who care for foster carers

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Council has officially opened its new Foster Carers Hub with a celebration at Bury Town Hall to support those caring for vulnerable children.
  
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• Meet the 11-year-old Greenmount boy collecting 100 football kits for charity

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old boy from Greenmount is collecting over 100 second-hand football kits to give away to disadvantaged children in the borough.
  
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• Former Bury firefighter launches new safety app that could save lives

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  An ex-firefighter from Bury has launched a new safety app to make evacuations more efficient with the rise of home working.
  
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• Bury school makes 'great progress' in Ofsted inspection following re-visit

  08-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Cambian Chesham House School in Bury has made improvements following an inspection from education industry watchdog Ofsted.
  
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• Nelson earn bragging rights as they beat Rams in Vase

  07-12-2025 16:43 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Ramsbottom United took a break from the action on Saturday as they welcomed neighbours Nelson to an eagerly anticipated third round tie of the prestigious FA Vase.
  
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• Tragedy as man killed while crossing road in early hours crash

  07-12-2025 15:19 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A man was killed in a crash while he was believed to be crossing the road in the early hours of the morning in Manchester
  
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• Little-known Wetherspoon pub rules to know for Christmas - dogs, dress code etc

  07-12-2025 14:25 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoon is a popular pub chain across the whole of the UK - but were you aware of these rules?
  
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• 'There's still joy': Bury widow co-creates campaign to help others at Christmas

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The #WidowedAtChristmas campaign, launched by Heather Smith from Rawtenstall and Nicky Wake from Bury, offers support to those grieving during the festive season
  
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• The short walk to a famous tower with incredible views across Greater Manchester

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  A steep climb on the Stubbins trail reveals sweeping views over Ramsbottom, Scout Moor, and beyond
  
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• Teacher nominated for national award after being put forward by pupil

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Chris Wilkinson of Tottington High School has been nominated for the Inspiring History Teaching Awards after a pupil put him forward.
  
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• Ramshackle Wailers visit to French town as part of cultural exchange

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Nineteen members of Ramsbottom’s Ramshackle Wailers choir performed in Angouleme, France, as part of a Twinning Association visit to the twin town.
  
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• I tried new wellness trend at hidden Manchester studio and one thing left me stunned

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  As someone who spends far too many hours sitting at a desk, I jumped at the chance to visit Stretched – a one-to-one assisted stretching studio in the heart of Manchester city centre.
  
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• Gaming charity in Bury tantalisingly close to Christmas fundraising goal

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Spectrum Gaming in Bury set the goal of raising a whopping £5000 in just one week.
  
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• Bury nurse recognised for dedication at Pennine Care People Awards

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The Pennine Care People Awards honoured Bury NHS staff for their outstanding work in mental health, learning disability, and autism services.
  
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• Bury Council launches public consultation on 2026/27 budget proposals

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Bury Council has opened a public consultation on its proposed 2026/27 budget, inviting residents to share their views as it looks to save £16m.
  
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• Bury borough gets Simpsons-style cartoon treatment in quirky video

  07-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Whitefield has been put in the spotlight thanks to a series of quirky ‘Simpsons-style’ creations on a TikTok video.
  
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• Blaze breaks out on residential street with fire crews on scene

  06-12-2025 23:11 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a house earlier this evening in Bury.
  
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• 'Anti-social behaviour' shuts down Bury tram services

  06-12-2025 20:50 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Trams have been suspended because of “anti-social behaviour”, a transport operator says.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'extraordinary' holocaust survivor Itzick 'Ike' Alterman

  06-12-2025 18:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been shared to an 'extraordinary' holocaust survivor who found a home in Bury and 'inspired' those around him
  
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• Pair arrested after woman injured in suspected shooting

  06-12-2025 17:36 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a woman was injured in a suspect shooting incident.
  
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• The Pied Piper panto is coming to town this weekend

  06-12-2025 06:38 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  The Met theatre is premiering its popular festive pantomime once again this weekend, with a Bury twist.
  
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• Prestwich restaurant owner splits profits to 'give back' to community

  06-12-2025 06:00 via burytimes.co.uk
  
  Prestwich restaurant owner Johnny Gupta, who runs the Lime Tree restaurant and takeaway, is giving up a portion of his profits each week
  
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