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Whitefield: Fundraiser launched for teenager who died after stabbing

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Residents have come together to support the family of a teenager ‘loved by many’ who died after being stabbed in Whitefield.

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James Daly: MP refuses to answer Angela Rayner questions

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Bury North MP James Daly has been grilled over his claims that a prominent Labour politician may have broken electoral law.

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Blackburn: Alex Bain 'films final Coronation Street scenes’

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Coronation Street star, Alex Bain, has posted an emotional message after filming his final scenes for the ITV soap.

BA flight attendant: The perfect drink for nervous flyers

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A BA flight attendant has revealed her top tips for nervous flyers including the "best" drink that she swears by.

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What discounts can pensioners and over 60s get in the UK?

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These are the discounts pensioners and over 60s can claim from cheaper cinema tickets to discounted hotel stays.

Asda, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s misleading food labels found

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Which? has found Asda, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s have 'misleading' food labels on shelves and packaging according to a new investigation.

Cadbury Freddo chocolate bars on sale at Sainsbury's for 10p

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Sainsbury's have dropped the price of Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for Nectar members, an offer which will be in place until May 7.

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Royal Exchange return for Pooky Quesnel in American classic

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It is almost 20 years since Pooky Quesnel last appeared on stage at Manchester’s Royal Exchange, in a production of Romeo and Juliet

Bury: Upset as vulnerable elderly mum left with faulty front door

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A vulnerable elderly woman who has a faulty front door is set to be left waiting 10 days for the housing association, which owns the property, to fix the problem.

Prestwich: Tuscan-inspired wine window to open at The Pearl

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Prestwich’s al fresco scene is about to expand with an Italian-style wine window coming to a venue in the town.

Bury teenager tragically died after losing control of canoe in river

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A teenager from Bury lost his life after a canoeing accident in a “sad and tragic death".

Tesco Bury shoppers help raise funds for allergy charity

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Shoppers in Bury are being encouraged to help a fundraising campaign to support medical research into food allergies.

Thursday, Apr 18

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M56 motorway lane still closed after lorry caught fire

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One lane is still closed on the M56 between Junction 14 and 12 after a lorry fire last night.

Whitefield: Car smashes into solicitors site after Bury New Road crash

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A car struck a solicitors building after a crash on Wednesday.

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Prestwich shop worker tried to hide thousands of illegal cigarettes

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A police officer climbed over a shop counter to detain a shop worker who ignored requests to stop hiding bags full of illicit tobacco, licensing papers state.

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What are the benefits of a sauna? How long to be in one

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A sauna offers many benefits for your health including reducing stress and helping soothe muscles.

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DWP warning claimants they could lose their benefits

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The DWP has said you need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

Magnum ice cream issued 'unsafe to eat' warning due to metal

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A 'do not eat' warning has been issued for these batches of Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks as they may contain plastic and metal.

Universal Credit: Claimants face fines over these changes

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The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Brits who currently claim benefits.

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Bury's most wanted - April 18, 2024

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Each week police appeal to readers of the Bury Times for help to find wanted suspects.

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Social prescriber wins Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw

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A social prescriber has won the Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw.

Little Lever and Bury based Clough & Willis new appointments

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A law firm has made a string of “highly talented” new appointments.

Bury man leading efforts to help tackle landmines in Ukraine

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A Bury man has been leading a mission to help Ukrainian farmers clear landmines in the war-torn country.

JAMES DALY: Not 1 brick laid of Bury Market flexi-hall 3 years on

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Bury North MP James Daly's latest column accuses the borough's Labour group of not completing projects.

Bury NHS trust to 'axe corporate staff in redundancy plan'

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The Northern Care Alliance, which is responsible for Fairfield General Hospital, is reportedly rolling out redundancies and freezing recruitment in a bid to curb costs

HELEN LOCKWOOD: How to get involved in Bury Hospice Twilight Walk

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Bury Hospice chief executive Helen Lockwood speaks about the twilight walk in June.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Bury New Road gas roadworks set to come to end amid traffic chaos

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Roadworks which have been causing traffic chaos for more than a month are set to come to an end next week.

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Drivers fine warning at McDonalds, KFC & other drive-throughs

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The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

Tea bag taste test: Which cup of tea truly is the best brew?

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I tested Twinnings, Typhoo, Tetley, Yorkshire, PG Tips and supermarket own to see which brand of tea was truly the best.

Bury Times editor Richard Duggan answers subscriber questions

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As valued subscribers, we recently gave you the opportunity to ask the editor of the Bury Times questions.