Bury is drawing up a packed programme of events to celebrate its year as Greater Manchester’s first ever Town of Culture. A packed audience at The Met was given a taste of what will be coming up over the next 12 months, enjoying performances from poet Steven Taylor, Bury Choral Society, Bury Footlights, actor Steve…
Are you aged 14 to 16? Would you like to represent Bury in this year’s International Youth Sports Festival in Portugal? If you play football, athletics, table tennis, tennis or swimming for a local club, you could be on your way! The event gives young people the chance to compete against others from Bury’s twinned…
A couple who have given a loving home to more than 30 vulnerable looked-after children are celebrating 25 years as foster carers. When Keith and Helen Atkinson first started fostering, East 17 had topped the charts with their Christmas Number One hit ‘Stay Another Day’, the first episode of sitcom ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ was…
Council leaders have urged the Government to take measures to tackle the health threat caused by engine idling, especially outside schools. Councillor Alan Quinn, Bury Council’s cabinet member for the environment, has signed a letter to transport minister Grant Shapps calling for action. Currently councils have the powers to impose a £20 fine on drivers…
Two primary schools have lit up a national competition about storytelling in the dark with unique tales about witches, jelly, owls and hedgehogs. Sandbrook Community Primary and Castleton Primary have been crowned national champions in the contest organised by Tales Toolkit – an organisation that produces interactive, child-led resources that teachers can use to encourage…
Holyrood ward councillor Tim Pickstone is to be the next Mayor of Bury for the 2020/21 municipal year. He will take over the chains of office from Cllr Trevor Holt at the annual meeting of the council in May. Cllr Pickstone was elected to Bury Council in 2000, representing Holyrood ward. For the last 16…
Over 30 casual jobs will be available at a recruitment event being staged at Rochdale Town Hall on Wednesday (22 January). Rochdale Borough Council are looking for local people, with a range of roles available including catering assistants, bar staff, school crossing patrol staff, cleaners and more. The positions are all based in the borough…
Rochdale Hornets regained the Law Cup after a well-battled match at the Crown Oil Arena on a cold January afternoon. Hornets dominated in the first half; three tries were scored. Lewis Sheridan scored the first try after a great surging run from Shaun Ainscough, unfortunately, it wasn’t converted by Sam Freeman nor was the second try that…
Runners who hit the road for Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run last October helped raise over £8,000 for Springhill Hospice. The event saw its highest number of entrants, with many choosing to run for the hospice, the event’s official charity. A total of £8,100 was raised for Springhill Hospice from a…
A Heywood care home has achieved an outstanding accreditation for the high-quality dignity of care it provides its residents. Highfield Manor, located at Manchester Road, scooped the nationally renowned Daisy Award with a stunning 97% rating. The home provides a mixture of residential and respite care for people living with dementia. It received a good…
