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The best care homes in Bury according to reviews
Care homes across the UK have been ranked in each area by reviews from those who have family members there. We decided to take a look at the care homes in the borough and see which ones came out on top. Whitefield House 26 Church Lane,
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Veterans choir spreading joy across the community
A community choir in Bury have spoken about how they are spreading the joy of singing across the borough. Bury Veterans Choir has been running for more than 40 years after originally forming in Heywood as a male only choir. However, due to
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Legal challenge against masterplan to build 165,000 homes gathering pace
A legal challenge against a recently-approved development masterplan to build 165,000 homes in Greater Manchester is gathering pace. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has confirmed it has received a pre-action protocol letter, part of
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One in eight Bury households in fuel poverty, figures show
One in eight Bury households were in fuel poverty in 2022, new figures show. An energy charity has warned the government must do more to stop fuel poverty remaining a "fact of life". Energy prices skyrocketed from the end of 2021 due to reduced
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Bankrupt businessman convinced man to invest £60,000 from pension to property firm
A bankrupt businessman persuaded a man to invest £60,000 from his pension to one of his firms as part of proposals to buy land for a housing development in Heywood. But the businessman, Adam Kirkbride, from Cumbria, spent the money on bills and
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Traders' delight as market hall reopens in time for Christmas
Radcliffe market traders were able to come in from the cold after a six month wait when the town’s market hall reopened in November 1980. An arson attack in June had badly damaged the market hall, causing £70,000 worth of damage, forcing traders
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Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival announces its entertainment line-up
Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival has announced its line-up of live music and entertainment with thousands set to attend the weekend event this summer. More than 100 food traders will feature at the third iteration of the annual event, which