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• Steam trains suspended on East Lancashire Railway amid fire risk concerns

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• Ofcom investigates IX Wireless over controversial broadband mast in Rochdale

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• Final sign off for new housing estate and golf club scheme

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• Tony Cunningham returns to Bury as new club secretary

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• Moorland fire breaks out near Peel Tower in Ramsbottom

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