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Bury and Bolton MPs condemn terror attack on Jewish community in Australia

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Local MPs have condemned the attack targeting Australia's Jewish community in Bondi Beach as they celebrated the first day of Hanukkah.

Greater Manchester Police step up patrols in wake of Bondi Beach attack

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Officers are stepping up patrols across Greater Manchester to reassure the Jewish community following the attack in Australia's Bondi Beach.

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Police appeal to find missing girl not seen for four days

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Police are appealing for help to find a missing girl with links across East Lancashire and Greater Manchester

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Bury school pupils sworn in as 'Mini Police' for neighbourhoods

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Pupils from a Bury primary school got to know the ins and outs of policing as they were inducted into a 'Mini Police' programme.

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Resident raises concerns over KFC's plans to open until 5am

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A concerned resident is warning councillors not to extend KFC's Prestwich opening hours to 5am amid concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour.

Train passengers advised not to travel to Lake District amid extreme weather

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Passengers have been advised not to travel to the Lake District due to extreme weather warnings, as train services have been cancelled.

Saturday, Dec 13

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'Illegal puppy operation' uncovered by police as litter of 71 animals rescued

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Police say that the 71 puppies had been kept in "extremely bad condition" when they were rescued from two properties in Bury.

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Growing concerns for missing 25-year-old woman from Bury

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Police have launched an appeal to help find 25-year-old Gina from Bury.

Amber rain warning issued for North West beauty spot

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An amber weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of the North West which could affect people travelling to the Lake District.

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Hospital admissions climbing as 'severe' flu wave hits Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester is facing a severe flu wave, with rising admissions prompting NHS Greater Manchester to launch walk-in catch-up vaccination clinics

'Heart-felt plea' issued to vaccinate against flu in Bury

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Parents in Bury are being urged to vaccinate young children against flu, with only a third of two and three-year-olds having received the nasal spray so far

Friday, Dec 12

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Magical flight takes 121 children over snow-capped mountains to find Santa

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A charity flight set off from Manchester Airport, taking more than 120 children on a search for Father Christmas.

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Fairfield Hospital bosses' message to patients amid national flu surge

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Bosses at Fairfield Hospital have issued a warning and advice to patients and the public amid a national surge in flu cases and hospital admissions.

Bolton named on Russian 'strike list' if war broke out

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A senior Russian politician has warned that Bolton could be targeted by nuclear missiles if war breaks out between Russia and the UK.

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Advice issued to residents amid Greater Manchester NHS strike action

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Patients in Greater Manchester are being urged to use NHS services wisely as resident doctors take part in the latest round of strike action

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Metrolink stopped and 'drunk' man arrested after women 'harassed'

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A charge has been secured after police stopped a Bury tram to deal with an allegedly drunk man who was "stumbling everywhere" and harassing women.

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Prestwich school plans to replace 'damp and unheated' classroom

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A Prestwich primary school says it has a 'pressing need' to replace an 'unheated and damp' external classroom used for pupils with special needs.

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We want to see the best dressed Christmas trees across Bury

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We'd love to see pictures of your trees decorated for Christmas. You can share a picture of your festive tree using the link below.

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Former Bury care home could become 60 flats despite objections

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A former Bury care home could be demolished to make way for 60 'affordable' new apartments despite objections from local residents.

Council reviewing PSPO tool to tackle public drinking and speaker use in Bury

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A vital PSPO legal order used to tackle public drinking and the use of sound systems in Bury town centre is being reviewed by Bury Council.

What will the weather be like in Bury this weekend?

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Here's your weekend weather forecast from the Met Office

Blind woman 'abandoned' for eight hours during trip to Fairfield Hospital A&E

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A blind woman says she was "abandoned" for eight hours during a visit to Fairfield Hospital A&E and says "nobody should be treated" the way she was.

Thursday, Dec 11

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Massive shake-up to Bee Network will see rail, bus and tram services linked

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Plans for the Bee Network aim to deliver Greater Manchester’s first fully integrated public transport system, linking rail, bus, and tram services across the region

Pathologists disagree on method of husband's death in widow murder trial

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Pathologists have disagreed on whether the death of David Berman was an accidental fall or a homicide, as his wife Daryl stands trial for his murder.

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Hundreds of TfGM workers set to strike over busy festive period

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More than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers are set to strike during the busy Christmas period, disrupting the region’s transport network

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Van hits railway bridge in Newton Heath causing train delays

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Train services between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge were disrupted this morning after a van struck a railway bridge in Newton Heath at 6:00am.

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Bury-born man found in canal after police missing person appeal

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An inquest has been opened into the death of a Bury-born man who was found in a canal following a missing person appeal.

Bury Hospice Column: Celebrate 35 years of care with us next year

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Next year is Bury Hospice’s 35th birthday, and it will be marking this amazing milestone with a series of celebratory events throughout 2026.

Wednesday, Dec 10

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'There were no issues': Jury hears family statements in widow murder trial

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A court has heard statements from the family of David Berman, who died at his home at Butterstile Lane in Prestwich last March.

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Ramsbottom flooding caused by 'sheer volume of water from hills'

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The "sheer volume of water" running from the hills is causing flooding in part of Ramsbottom and is "unsustainable" for the town, a councillor has said.