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Warrant to bring confessed fraudster before courts for sentencing after no-show

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A warrant has been issued to bring a man who has previously confessed to a string of counts of fraud before the courts.

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Police seize suspected stolen vehicle in Radcliffe with incorrect plates

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Police seized a suspected stolen vehicle in Radcliffe displaying incorrect registration plates.

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Parent says pupils ‘failed’ as Bury school drops popular GCSE course after mock exams

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A parent has slammed Tottington High School’s decision to stop offering GCSE Business.

Free bus travel boost for families as school holidays begin

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Children aged five to 15 will travel free on buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Police deliver major donation to support animals at Tottington wildlife rescue

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Wildlife officers from Greater Manchester Police have delivered a large donation of supplies to Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue.

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Bury MP ‘proudly’ nominates Andy Burnham to be next Labour Party leader

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Bury North MP James Frith says he is proud to support former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in becoming the next leader of the Labour Party.

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UK's longest serving soap star dies aged 94 as BBC says 'she will be greatly missed'

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The UK’s longest-serving soap star, Patricia Greene, has died at the age of 94, BBC Radio 4 confirmed earlier today (Friday, July 10).

Driver arrested in Radcliffe after police chase sparked by cannabis smell from car

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A driver in Radcliffe has been arrested following a pursuit with police after a strong smell of cannabis from the car.

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Lorry driver seriously injured after M61/M65 crash as recovery work continues

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A lorry driver has suffered serious injuries after an overnight M61 crash at the M65 Clayton Brook Interchange. Closures, diversions and delays remain.

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All the Manchester Airport flight delays and cancellations today

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Manchester Airport is seeing relatively low disruption today, with two departures delayed by more than an hour, four delayed arrivals and one cancelled flight to Antalya.

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LIVE Updates - M61 J9 exit back open after serious collision

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A serious overnight collision has closed the M61 J9 northbound exit slip, with an overturned lorry blocking the M65 interchange.

Former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78

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Ann Widdecombe, who had a long career as a Conservative MP, has died at the age of 78

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Bury pensioner left washing hands 'like Lady Macbeth' after bin collection delay

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A woman was left washing her hands 'like Lady Macbeth' after Bury Council took 13 days to empty her brown waste bin.

Mum's £200,000 plea as NHS refuses to fund potentially life-extending cancer drug

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A Greater Manchester mum is raising funds after being refused potentially life-extending treatment on the NHS.

Thousands of animals could benefit after Bleakholt Sanctuary partners with The Rock

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Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has been chosen as The Rock Shopping Centre's charity partner for a second consecutive year following a public vote

A year after Oasis, this Prestwich pub is still reaping rewards from Heaton Park gigs

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A pub opposite Heaton Park is still feeling the effects of Oasis' Heaton Park concerts last year.

Former Radcliffe school site transformed as dozens of homes are completed

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Construction has been completed on a further 57 new homes at the site of an old secondary school in Radcliffe.

Plans revealed for temporary fire station while ageing Heywood site is rebuilt

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A new temporary fire station is planned for Heywood while the existing site is rebuilt

Radcliffe residents warned as road to close for five days for gas works

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A road in Radcliffe will be closed for five days later this month for gas works.

Scorching weather across Bury this weekend with temperatures hotter than Mexico City

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Warm and sunny weather is forecast for Bury this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the high 20s before turning slightly cooler.

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Morrisons confirms major roll out of new feature across 500 supermarkets across UK

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The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.

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BBC Radio 2 star shares Alzheimer's diagnosis in emotional statement

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A radio and TV broadcaster known for shows on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Thursday, Jul 9

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Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza conflict

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Andy Burnham apologised for Labour’s initial response to the country’s actions in Gaza.

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Solar eclipse and shooting stars on same night in rare double spectacle this summer

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The UK will get a partial solar eclipse followed by shooting stars in super-rare double sky show on August 12 - here's where to see it

How much are Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth? The rarest ones to look out for

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Peter Rabbit, first introduced by Beatrix Potter in 1902, has appeared on a series of 50p coins produced by The Royal Mint over the last several years.

Updates as M60 drivers see delay near Trafford Centre

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We are receiving reports of traffic building up on the M60 near the Trafford Centre. INRIX says this is due to an earlier incident on M60 clockwise at J11 A57 Liverpool Road (Barton). We will bring you updates as they come.

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Man United reveal site for new 100,000-seater stadium - 350ft away from Old Trafford

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Manchester United has revealed the proposed location for its new 100,000-seat stadium as part of its vision to transform Old Trafford.

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Bury residents warned tomorrow's bin collection will be earlier than usual

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Bin collections will start earlier than usual tomorrow in the Bury borough because of the heatwave.

Heywood protest with former Britain First leader sparks council location intervention

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A protest which saw hundreds parade through Heywood with banners saying ‘save our children’ and ‘stop the boats’ and ‘close the HMOs' could return.

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Bonnie Tyler's best and most memorable songs as iconic singer dies aged 75

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Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75 but leaves behind a wealth of top hits adored by millions. Here are just some of them.