THE backlash following the despicable attack at Philips Park Jewish Cemetery in Whitefield is understandable. The incident, which is currently being treated as a hate crime, saw chapels broken into, a memorial headstone damaged and CCTV equipment
PARLIAMENT is discussing different routes forward for our country after recent political showdowns in Westminster. As local people, we urge politicians to think long and hard about the impact of Brexit on communities in Bury. British people had
A COMMUNITY centre enjoyed its official grand opening on Saturday after there were fears that the organisation may have to shut down. Brandlesholme Community Centre, at the site of the former Brandlesholme Library in Brandlesholme Road, was opened
NOMINATIONS have been flooding in for for The Pride of Bury Awards 2019 — but there is still time to enter. Since starting in 2014, in memory of Josh Joshua Wilson (AKA SuperJosh) local heroes of all ages are celebrated at these annual awards.
LOVE is in the air as couples across the borough celebrate Valentine's Day today. We thought we would take the opportunity to look at several of the reasons why we love Bury — and why it's a borough to be proud of. Bury was historically a mill
IT’S that time of year, when everyone’s minds turn to chocolate — especially fantastic Easter eggs — and we want children across the town to make their own. The Bury and Radcliffe Times are once again running our annual Design an Egg competition
AN AMATEUR poker player has continued his remarkable run of form and luck after winning a money can't buy prize, even attempting to bluff a former world champion. Adam Conroy, a trade analyst from Bury, landed himself and two friends a seat at a
A FUNDRAISING darts match organised by a Radcliffe sporting legend who has since died is to go ahead in his honour. The charity event, in aid of St Ann’s Hospice in Little Hulton, was arranged by 78-year-old Jim Rhodes, who sadly died earlier this
THE council has promised the needs of vulnerable people will continue to be its top priority when it makes £11.9m of cuts next year. This comes as the local authority enters the final year of a three-year budget, taking the total amount of cuts
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found in Bury. A 50-year-old and a 44-year-old have both been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody for questioning. Detective Inspector John
MAGISTRATES have sent a man to prison for 12 weeks after he threatened violence to force his way into a house. Charles Roscow, aged 34, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to committing the offence at a property in Ferngrove, Bury, on January 30
BURY ABC's ranks were swelled considerably on Monday night when amateur boxers at the club were joined by soldiers from the Royal Regiment First Fusiliers. Thirteen boxers and two coaches, Sergeant Mark Carling and Lance Corporal Mark Sedgwick,
FORMER Bury Golf Club captain and president, Peter Dawson, is set to be the new president of the Bury and District Golf Association (BDGA). Dawson, who turns 80 this year, will be announced in his new role at the association's annual general meeting
RADCLIFFE AC's Fiona Lynch notched up another win when she was first woman in the Pendle Way in a Day ultra. She completed the 30-mile course and 4,600 feet of ascent in 5hrs 47mins 50secs, taking ninth place overall. Club team-mate Sinead Maguire
FOLLOWING last week’s epic 10-goal thriller at home to AFC Fylde, Ramsbottom’s fantastic FA Trophy run finally ended in Tuesday night’s replay on the coast. The Rams had hit 16 goals in their previous three outings but could not pull off another
RADCLIFFE are still in it to win it, despite suffering a promotion setback against rivals Leek Town in midweek. That’s the opinion of Matty Crothers, who after picking up the club’s player of the year award for January believes Jon Macken’s side
RYAN Lowe feels Bury’s promotion challenge is being powered by the winning culture which has been established at the club. Not only are the Shakers aiming for an immediate return to League One but they are one game from Wembley, having reached
RADCLIFFE paid for an inability to tighten up at the back as they were defeated 3-1 at home by Leek Town on Tuesday night. Leek got off to a flying start when Robert Stevenson bent his effort beyond Ollie Martin and into the bottom corner after
BANKING giants Barclays have joined forces with secondary schools across Bury in a bid to boost the aspirations and ambitions of the town's young people. Starting in February, students at 11 schools will receive an intensive, tailored version of
BURY FC pays its bills — that’s the promise by the club’s new owners who say they are looking to rebuild trust off the pitch after a successful campaign on it so far this season. New director Matt McCarthy, and chief executive (CEO) Karl Evans
