BIG-hearted brainboxes raised hundred of pounds to support those with cancer in the region and their families at a quiz night. More than 90 quizzers put their knowledge to the test at the event organised by Bury law firm Clough & Willis and
OYSTERCATCHERS have been heard calling overhead this week and my first curlew of the year was spotted over East Lancashire. This is a sure sign that spring is coming as these distinctive birds head in from coastal estuaries to summer in the northern
ALL flood warnings in Bury have now been lifted the Environment Agency has confirmed. An alert was put in place for the lower River Irwell catchment area after heavy rains caused water levels to rise dramatically over the weekend. Several inches
POLICE stopped a car driving through Bury after spotting a young child laying across three people in the rear. Officers made the shocking discovery while on night time patrol around the town centre. They then pulled the silver Peugeot over and
A VETERINARY practice has launched a groundbreaking scheme to make its facilities accessible and comfortable for all pet owners. Medivet Ramsbottom has introduced resources to make visits to the practice easier for children with sensory sensitivities
LETHAL pollution levels are having devastating consequences for our health, environment and businesses. Vital measures are being taken to help cut the region’s pollution, but as we insulate our buildings the real danger is being trapped in with us.
RESIDENTS at a Ramsbottom care home heard the call of the wild this week as they were visited by some adorable and unusual animals. A number of furry guests made their way to the Lavender Hills care home, including Oreo the raccoon as well as skunks
THE M66 motorway has fully reopened this morning after having been shut for almost 24 hours due to heavy rains yesterday. All lanes of the M66 were closed northbound and southbound around junction 1 at Ramsbottom on Saturday, after a nearby river
THERE’S no doubt about it, Los Cabos has a reputation. The name will be familiar to anyone who’s watched a few too many American reality TV shows, because this popular Mexican playground is where the casts of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The
NOW storm Gareth has collected his tithe of compost lids and cloches maybe we can get back to getting ready for spring? I hope your greenhouses stood up to the winds. This year I’m making an early start on my peas. Last year’s were dreadful, probably
