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Saturday, Dec 6

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Blaze breaks out on residential street with fire crews on scene

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Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a house earlier this evening in Bury.

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Pair arrested after woman injured in suspected shooting

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Two men have been arrested after a woman was injured in a suspect shooting incident.

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Met Office provides weekend weather forecast for Bury

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Here's your weekend weather forecast for Bury, according to the Met Office, for Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7.

Free face-to-face dementia clinics coming to town centre

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The free face-to-face dementia clinics are being hosted in Bury next week.

Prestwich restaurant owner splits profits to 'give back' to community

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Prestwich restaurant owner Johnny Gupta, who runs the Lime Tree restaurant and takeaway, is giving up a portion of his profits each week

Friday, Dec 5

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Delays as motorway lanes and slip road closed

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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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'Terrorists picnic' before gun attack plot uncovered in Bolton carpark, jury told

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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.

Resident doctors in Bury to go on strike in run up to Christmas - this is why

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Resident doctors in Bury will go on strike again this Christmas as part of their ongoing pay dispute with the UK government.

Dad robbed at gunpoint reveals how mental health support saved his life

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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.

Thursday, Dec 4

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Rush hour delays after broken down vehicles block motorways - recap

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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

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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

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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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Man with links to Bury wanted by police for breaching domestic abuse order

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A man with links to Bury is wanted by Greater Manchester Police for breaching his Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO).

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School board sees ‘mass resignations’ following concerns around headteacher

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St Mary's Primary School in Prestwich has seen ‘mass resignations’ of its parent board members following “concerns” around its headteacher.

New bridge lowered over River Irwell a decade on from flood damage

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A new bridge has been lowered into place over the River Irwell in Radcliffe almost exactly 10 years after flooding destroyed the previous crossing.

Cllr Mike Smith: The Budget fails communities already doing the heavy lifting

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In his latest Bury Times column, Radcliffe First politician Mike Smith has reflected on what the latest Budget means for the people of Bury

Countryside home with 15 acres of land hits the market for £2.5 million

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A £2.5 million countryside home on Bradshaw Road in Tottington, with 15 acres and a detached annexe, is now on the market.

Wednesday, Dec 3

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Two-car crash in centre of village leaves motorists facing delays

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A two-car crash in the centre of a Bury village left motorists facing delays this afternoon.

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Woman in critical condition after falling from bridge

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A woman is in critical condition after "falling into the River Irwell" from a Bury bridge this morning, Wednesday (December 3).

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Lane closed following multi vehicle crash on busy motorway

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One lane of the M56 eastbound is closed following a 'multi vehicle' crash this morning, Wednesday, December 3

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'Pioneering' cancer research at The Christie to feature in new TV series

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Manchester's groundbreaking cancer research will feature in Channel 4’s Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures

Care provider inspected amid 'emerging risk' committed to improvements

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A Radcliffe care home, which was inspected by the Care Quality Commission amid concerns over 'emerging risk', has been told it requires improvement.

Tuesday, Dec 2

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Plans which could 'shroud communities in secrecy' to be discussed at key debate

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Plans which could give the public less say in what happens in their communities are likely to be discussed in the House of Commons.

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Motorway partially closed following 'multi vehicle collision' - recap

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Three of four lanes are closed on the M62 between J11 and J12 heading eastbound following a 'multi vehicle collision'.

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Ryanair luggage rules that every passenger needs to know

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Ryanair is reminding passengers flying from Manchester Airport to follow strict baggage rules or risk extra fees at the gate

Planned Metrolink strikes POSTPONED after talks opened with TfGM

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Planned Metrolink tram driver strikes from December 6 to 8 have been postponed amid concerns over fatigue and unsafe rota patterns

Man arrested on suspicion of rape after incident in city centre

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Manchester city centre over the weekend.

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Top cop barred after sending pictures of penis to junior colleague

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A former Chief Superintendent and district commander of Greater Manchester Police has been barred after he sent pictures of his penis to a junior colleague.

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Animal sanctuary badly damaged by Storm Claudia holding vital festive fundraiser

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Pets in Need Lancashire, a charity based on Turton Road in Tottington, will hold a Christmas fundraiser just weeks after it was badly damaged by a storm

Bury MP praises reversal of planned 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train'

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The decision to maintain passenger travel for a 7am high-speed train from Manchester to London has been welcomed by Bury North MP James Frith.