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Neville Neville charged with sexual assault
10:40am Monday 20th May 2013
The father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville has been charged with sexual assault.
Search for missing boy
4:09pm Monday 20th May 2013
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a missing teenager.
Angler's plea over rubbish in river
12:00pm Monday 20th May 2013
DISGRUNTLED anglers and residents are calling for action to stop a stretch of the River Irwell in Radcliffe being plagued by fly-tippers.
Future uncertain at luggage firm
11:00am Monday 20th May 2013
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of the Antler luggage head office in Bury and its 140-strong workforce after bosses announced a review of the business this week.
Drive to increase stroke awareness
10:00am Monday 20th May 2013
RESIDENTS are being urged to increase their awareness of strokes after new research found that the emotional strain on survivors can be as devastating as the physical impact.
Man jailed for murder of Ukranian music teacher
4:31pm Sunday 19th May 2013
A man who stabbed a Ukranian music teacher in the neck has been jailed for life.
Playing it safe during the summer
10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013
A HOLIDAY project to give youngsters plenty of things to do and tackle yob behaviour is being launched this month.
New mayor makes her own piece of history
3:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013
BURY’S new “first citizen” has created her own piece of civic history by becoming the borough’s mayor for 2013-14, eight years after she took the role of mayoress.
Hospice collects a 'best' award
1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013
THE new £5 million Bury Hospice is already winning awards — just two months after opening its doors.
'Short cut' to a big cash bonus
10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013
TWO gym instructors who had their heads shaved to support a class member and raise money for Bury Cancer Support Centre raised more than £3,500.
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