Local News
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‘We’re heartbroken’ as local cat rescue facing closure after £17k vet bill crisis
Bury based cat rescue is on the brink of shutting down after being hit with nearly £18,000 in vet bills, prompting desperate volunteers to plead for public help to save their lifesaving work.
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Bury Tory leader quits in fury over ‘disgraceful’ fraudster appointment and party’s moral collapse
Bury Conservative leader Cllr Russell Bernstein has resigned from the party, citing moral collapse, a 'cabal' of local members, and the appointment of a convicted fraudster as key reasons for his departure.
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Man charged after car damage and assaults in Middleton town centre
A man has been charged following a series of concerning incidents in Middleton town centre that led to multiple reports of criminal damage and assault on Saturday afternoon.
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Deputy leader Cllr Jo Lancaster resigns from Bury Conservatives over ‘toxic’ treatment of colleague
Deputy leader of the Bury Conservatives, Cllr Jo Lancaster, has resigned from the party, citing concerns over the internal treatment of fellow councillor Russell Bernstein and a growing culture of dysfunction within the local association.
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Conservative councillor quits over 'petty revenge' and 'ethical failings' in Bury Federation
Cllr Dene Vernon of Bury West has resigned from the Conservative Party, publishing a full statement alleging misconduct and internal breakdowns in local leadership.
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Bury councillor Luis McBriar quits Conservatives to sit as independent after ‘cronies and vendettas’ row
A Bury councillor has dramatically quit the Conservative Party, citing local infighting, political vendettas and a breakdown in core values as the reasons behind his resignation.
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Stormtroopers and superheroes take over Bury for Comic Con 2025
Bury town centre was buzzing this weekend as Comic Con returned with a packed day of cosplay, sci-fi, and family fun.
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Hotel Chocolat to launch luxury cafe and concept store at The Rock Bury this July
A new café is set to open its doors in Bury, offering 18 custom chocolate drink options.
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MP hails Rochdale’s Keira Walsh in Parliament as Lionesses thrash Jamaica ahead of Euros
Rochdale’s Keira Walsh has been praised in Parliament by local MP Paul Waugh, just days before starring in England’s 7–0 win over Jamaica
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Autism-friendly social group launched to meet demand in Rochdale
A new social group for autistic adults is being launched in Rochdale following calls for more tailored social opportunities in the borough.
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‘Aldeh’ rebrand brings Oasis buzz to Prestwich Aldi store
Aldi store near Heaton Park embraces Manc music nostalgia with cheeky new name ahead of Oasis reunion gigs.
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Rochdale man jailed in £21,000 drug cash handover bust
A drug trafficking operation between Manchester and Newcastle has landed two men behind bars for more than 27 years, after police uncovered a £21,000 cash handover linked to heroin and cocaine deals.
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Obituary: Celebration of Life for Norma Sullivan
Mum and Dad (William, fondly known as Lol) shared many happy years as Landlady and Landlord of The Royal Oak in Ramsbottom during the late '80s and '90s
UK News
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PM's last-minute climbdown on welfare left onlookers aghast - and will embolden Labour MPs
So much for an end to chaos and sticking plaster politics.
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Starmer survives rebellion as watered-down welfare cuts pass key vote
Sir Keir Starmer's controversial welfare bill has passed its first hurdle in the Commons despite a sizeable rebellion from his MPs.
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How did your MP vote on Labour's welfare bill?
Labour's welfare reforms bill has passed, with 335 MPs voting in favour and 260 against.
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Three members of Lucy Letby hospital's senior leadership team arrested
Three managers at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.