THE hard work and dedication of Bury Council’s adoption staff has been recognised at national level.The team made the top three in the British Association for Fostering and Adoption (BAAF) awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to adoption
CROWDS flocked to The Rock as the countdown to Christmas began with the switch-on of the centre's festive lights.And the man himself, Father Christmas, took centre stage at the event, which was held in association with Key 103. Radio DJ Darren Proctor
THE under-threat Musical Memories group has been thrown a financial lifeline which will hopefully secure its short-term futureFundraising and donations have been made via the D'Oyly Carte Trust, Asda at Pilsworth, and councillor Yvonne Wright who organised
THE East Lancashire Railway has run away with the "large visitor attraction of the year" accolade at the Lancashire Tourism Awards. The prestigious event, held at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, recognised and celebrated the contribution of Lancashire
RESIDENTS turned out in droves to line the street and pay their respects to fallen soldiers during the Ramsbottom's Remembrance Sunday commemoration.The Royal British Legion standard bearers were accompanied by a lone piper along with representatives
CELEBRATING a significant "hat trick" is Bury business Rowe Hankins Ltd and its sister company Cudis.For they are enjoying local recognition of their achievements after receiving three nominations from the Made in Bury Business Awards 2014.
A THIEF has been jailed for 20 weeks after the audacious theft of an Oasis painting from an art gallery.Martin Connor went into Bury Art Gallery in Bolton Street on October 27 and walked out carrying a black-and-white canvas painting depicting the renowned
RESIDENTS in Bury are being warned about phone callers alleging to be from Microsoft and claiming they can fix their computer. People are being told that their IP address has been hacked and they will be in trouble with the police unless remote
TWO men have appeared in court in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy. Cameron Minshull, from Unsworth, died on January 8, 2013, when he became trapped in a machine at Huntley Mount Engineering Ltd in Huntley Mount Road, Fairfield, where
UP to 100 Bury Council jobs could be axed as part of massive budget cuts, union leaders claim. The prediction from Unison follows the launch of a huge borough-wide public consultation on how town hall bosses might save £15.8 million in the next
YOUNGSTERS at Bury Music Service will be the life and "sole" of the party to raise money for BBC's Children in Need appeal on Saturday. The group, which involves more than 250 students, are set to bring in donations and take part in a number of
