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Hundreds turn up for Rochdale's first ever Pride Parade
Hundreds of people attended Rochdale Borough Council’s first ever Rochdale in Rainbows Pride parade, on Saturday 13 July.
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It’s all about the fans….share your Bury football stories for exhibition
Bury FC fans are being invited to share their stories of what it’s been like to support their favourite football club.
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Latest update on Radcliffe Library
Radcliffe Library will remain open while work to build brand new facilities at the Civic Hub takes place.
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New Kitchens and Bathrooms for Bury Council Homes
Over the next year, hundreds of Bury council homes will receive new and upgraded kitchens, bathrooms and windows.
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Bury School Catering achieves awards for sustainability
Bury School Catering, Bury Council’s school dinner service, has achieved Food for Life Served Here Silver certification and the Green Kitchen Standard award from the Soil Association for serving healthy and sustainable meals.
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A ‘Royal’ welcome - Rochdale hotel supports summer festival
Renowned local hospitality business The Royal Toby has renewed their support of Rochdale Feel Good Festival and are an official partner of this summer’s event.
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Wheels in motion to deliver new play area to Castleton
Wheels are in motion to bring an exciting bespoke play area to Castleton, which will see bicycle-themed vibrant floor graphics and multiple play features for younger children.
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Live mannequins surprise shoppers at The Rock
Visitors to The Rock Shopping Centre had to look twice when they spotted live mannequins in store windows at the retail destination over the weekend.
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New 3G pitch coming to Ramsbottom in £1.4m project
Ramsbottom will be the home of the latest 3G football pitch in the Bury area.
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From being told to aim lower to storming the youth rap scene - Ess The Rapper
“On stage with KSI at Manchester Academy, that was the first time I ever touched a stage in my life.”
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Broughton House Care Home Welcomes an Old Friend
Helen Pervaiz, 52, recently began work at Broughton House Veteran Care Village, after 30 years of working in the NHS as a community psychiatric nurse.
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No policies just vibes - is this what lead to Reform coming second at the general election in Greater Manchester seats?
After a landslide victory for the Labour Party across Greater Manchester and a devastating loss for the Conservatives with not one seat secured in the county, we look at how well the Reform Party fared in Bury, Bolton, Oldham and Rochdale.
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Bury Conservatives react to election defeat
Bury's conservative group have reacted to last week's election defeat in Bury North.
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Knife Angel launched in Bury as part of its National Anti-Violence Tour
Bury Business Improvement District have begun hosting the Knife Angel in partnership with Bury Council and GMP and several organisations and partners.
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New supported housing for those with mental health needs
An old empty mill is to be transformed into much-needed housing for people with mental health issues.
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Poppy Appeal launched in Bury
The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 26 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
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Family appeal for information after husband's ashes stolen from a house in Bury
On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.
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Salaam BCR Community Radio and Project 29 face backlash for displaying Controversial anti-LGBT Education Signage in Bury
Asian Community Radio Station in Moorgate, Bury Sparks Controversy with Anti-LGBT Education Signs
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LGBTQI+ Forum Statement about the Project 29 charity and Salaam BCR
The charitable organisation known as the LGBTQI+ Forum in Bury, has issued a statement.
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Man charged with attempted murder following an attack in Bury
On Tuesday 29 August 2023 at around 11:55pm, officers were called to reports of a man who had been attacked with a knife on Haworth Walk in Radcliffe, Bury.
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New homes under way in Whitefield
Housing association Onward Homes and construction firm John Southworth will be working in partnership on a new development of 30 affordable homes in Whitefield, Bury.