Local Sports
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Pedro’s tenth not enough as Shakers share spoils in Bootle stalemate
Despite a second half comeback Bury had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw away to Bootle.
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Holland‑Wilkinson hat trick inspires Ramsbottom United to 4–0 win over Abbey Hey
Jacob Holland-Wilkinson’s first half hattrick did the damage for the Rams before Harvey Whyte’s stoppage time penalty put the icing on the cake with the last kick of the game.
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Holland‑Wilkinson double fires Ramsbottom United back to the top at Prestwich
A first half stalemate was in stark contrast to a second half where strikes from Matt Dudley and Jacob Holland-Wilkinson (2) secured all three points at Adie Moran Park.
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Ramsbottom United hit top form as Whyte double sinks Prestwich Heys 3–0
Ramsbottom United hosted neighbours Prestwich Heys on Tuesday evening at the Riverside, the rain and drizzle meant that the ball fizzed along the pitch under the floodlights, until becoming increasingly heavy.
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Last-gasp winner sparks wild celebrations as Ramsbottom United edge past spirited Glossop
Persistent rain meant this fixture was in some doubt until a late easing of conditions led to drying of the pitch and going ahead.
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Bury back to winning ways with home win against Kidsgrove
Back at home and back to winning ways Bury comfortably swept aside Kidsgrove Athletic 2-0 at Gigg Lane thanks to second half goals from Tyler James and Kai Evans.
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MP joins basketball club to back grassroots sport in Bury North
Bury North MP James Frith took to the court with under-10s at Elton Basketball Club during a recent visit, praising the club’s grassroots spirit and its impact on local youth.
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Heywood hockey hero teen netminder Jack Morton wins gold in Spain without conceding a single goal
A 13-year-old schoolboy from Heywood has stunned the international inline hockey scene after returning from Spain with a gold medal and an unbeaten record in goal.
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Mayfield Movers raise over £6,500 in epic 52-mile charity walk to Blackpool
A team of determined Rochdale fundraisers have smashed their first major challenge, raising thousands for local good causes on a gruelling 52-mile walk from Rochdale to Blackpool.

