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A famously steep road revered by cyclists as one of the toughest hill climbs in the country is riddled with potholes and has been likened to the surface of the moon. The Rake, which links the centre of Ramsbottom to Holcombe, is the subject of a plea from a local councillor to highways chiefs for ‘proper repairs to be made’.

This is the moment to set up Liverpool and Manchester for growth and prosperity through the development of a “crucial” new rail line, Metro Mayors have told ministers today.

Political leaders attending this year’s Bury Pride have been told to come with action, not just a camera ready smile.

All scheduled heritage journeys to continue with diesel locomotives through Irwell Valley

The development of a new rail line between Liverpool and Manchester can “balance up the economy of the country” and provide better economic growth than anywhere else in the UK, Metro Mayors will argue today.

A three-foot tall security ‘robot’ is issuing loud warnings to walkers on a field in Bury. The security unit is close to a public footpath, off Scobell Street in Walshaw.

Free family events will take place in late July and early August across Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale and Littleborough, with each location hosting a full day of activities, performances and entertainment as part of this year’s Feel Good Family Picnic.

The regulator, Ofcom has launched a probe into whether IX Wireless failed to consider visual impact when erecting a 15 metre mast in a residential area.

Fly Tipping is ugly and is destroying our open spaces, it is also dangerous for the wildlife that may root through it and either eat the plastics and other toxins or be trapped and die amongst it.

Some sad news has reached Bury Football Club with former Shakers goalkeeper Ken Hancock sadly passing away this week at the age of 87.

Everyone at Bury Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Tom Youngs at the very young age of 45.  Tom died yesterday, Sunday 4th May, having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 2014.

Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors has strengthened its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Hamza Tahir.

One of Kemi Badenoch's top team has admitted there were flaws in the plan to return illegal migrants after Brexit, Sky News can reveal.

Philip and Clare are on opposing sides on the issue of assisted dying.

A drug dealer who admitted to manslaughter after a house explosion, caused by gas canisters used to make cannabis sweets, has been jailed.

Three neo-Nazis who stockpiled weapons including a 3D-printed assault rifle are facing "substantial" prison sentences after they were found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack on a mosque in Leeds.