READERS may be interested to know that the NHS is consulting on changes to the law that have the potential to affect each and every one of us. It says it wants to make it easier to bring in the big ideas it has laid out for the NHS over the next
THE Debenhams store at The Rock will remain open until at least the end of 2019, the Bury Times understands. Earlier this week, it was revealed that control of the department store chain had fallen into the hands of its lenders as part of a pre-pack
A COUNCIL meeting at which politicians were banned from saying anything political has been described as a “farce” by opposition councillors. Restrictions were placed on councillors at Wednesday night’s meeting, which took place three weeks before
THE English Football League has said it is "extremely concerned about the developing situation" at Bury FC. The Shakers survived a winding-up petition at London’s High Court yesterday after a judge adjourned the order against the club until 15
LAW firm Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors has scooped the ‘legal services’ accolade at the Red Rose Awards, topping off record success over the past 12 months including a nine per cent increase in turnover. To win the title, which was awarded
Detectives have warned teenagers against being recruited by organised crime groups from their bedrooms after it was revealed that more than four in five cyber criminals are gamers. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) lead for cyber crime
A SUPERMARKET is giving Game of Thrones fans a treat by bringing back a limited edition ‘dragon egg’. This Easter, Morrisons is offering the 20cm-high egg once again ‘by popular demand’. And it has been driven largely by the popularity of the
DOZENS gathered outside the town hall last night in protest of the council “silencing” efforts to protect the countryside. They made their feelings known to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham who was greeted with a hostile reception from the
PARKING on pavements could soon be banned after a national inquiry was launched. The government’s transport committee says there has been a ‘lack of progress’ on the problem, and said there are growing calls to put a stop to drivers parking with
ANOTHER two companies owned by former Bury FC chairman Stewart Day have been placed into administration, it has emerged. The Bury Times revealed on Tuesday that four separate companies belonging to Mr Day had gone under, owing £27 million.
BURY based PM+M has added to its tax team with the appointment of former HMRC VAT specialist, Alison Brown. She will be advising clients on VAT matters and transactions including property and partial exemption. She will also be offering VAT health-checks
SIX Town Housing is inviting green-fingered residents to showcase their best horticultural efforts in its annual gardening competition. The competition, named Flower Power, aims to celebrate the work of residents living in homes Six Town Housing
CHRIS Stokes admits Saturday’s visit of Colchester is a ‘must-win game’ if Bury are to have a chance of automatic promotion from League Two. The Shakers came from behind last Saturday to lead 2-1 at Carlisle, who had ex-Bury man Mike Jones sent
PARLIAMENT has now effectively legislated that Britain cannot leave the EU without a deal. The House of Commons voted to pass an unprecedented emergency bill, in peacetime, in one day, to seek an extension to Article 50 essentially scuppering a
As we move into the closing weeks of the League Two season, Jamie Burns looks ahead to Bury’s run-in and compares them with their rivals as they battle for the final automatic promotion spots. BURY (4th, 71 pts) Colchester (h) Newport (
TEN Bury AC runners performed well in Sunday’s Greater Manchester Marathon. First home for the club was men’s team captain Byron Edwards in a respectable 2hrs 43mins 35secs – just a month after his 2:40:00 performance in Tokyo. Next finisher
BURY ABC boxer Ibrahim Nadim clinched a hat-trick of victories to give himself a shot at the England Boxing National Amateur Championship this weekend. The 20-year-old will head to Manchester Central for finals day on Saturday knowing one more victory
TOTTINGTON St Johns Cricket Club are hosting an open day on Sunday to showcase the redevelopment of their Beryl Avenue home. A new outfield and drainage system has been installed in time for the new Greater Manchester Cricket League campaign, starting
NEAL Emmerson set yet another club record when he led home a field of 16 Radcliffe AC runners at the Greater Manchester Marathon. He ran a fantastic 2hrs 34mins 25secs, knocking more than four minutes off his previous personal best, to finish 32nd
BURY Golf Club are holding a free ‘Get Into Golf’ Taster evening for ladies and girls tonight, from 6pm-8pm. Sue Warrington, from the club, said: “Golf is a great way to get active, make new friends in a competitive and low-impact sport. “Doctors
NIC Evangelinos scored all four goals as Ramsbottom United took a huge step towards guaranteeing a play-off spot, seeing off Droylsden 4-0 in a routine win. The Rams made a lightning-quick start and were ahead after just six minutes. Jamie
JON Macken reckons Radcliffe’s rock-solid defence could be their best bet for promotion. With four games to play in Evo-Stik West, Boro trail leaders Atherton Collieries by a single point. An impressive run of late-season form, which has seen
A TEENAGER caused damage, estimated at £1,200, to furnishings and fittings a property in Castlecroft Road, Bury, on February 19. At Manchester Youth Court the 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty and was referred to
LEGAL eagle Holly Gethin is on track to raise £2,500 for Dementia UK by running this year’s London Marathon. Holly, a solicitor specialising in elderly client services at WHN Solicitors’ Bury office, will run the 26.2 mile course on April 28.
THE local elections have officially kicked off as all candidates have now been submitted to the town hall. Parties have already started campaigning and will continue to do so for the next three weeks. A total of 17 seats will be up for election
THE balance of power could swing at this year’s council elections. Local Democracy Reporter JOSEPH TIMAN looks at the key battlegrounds and possible outcomes in Bury. THE ruling group at Bury Council would lose its majority if it fails to defend
RADCLIFFE kept their Evo-Stik West title hopes on course with a 1-0 win at home to Kidsgrove Athletic. Boro remained top of the table after the weekend, though closest rivals Atherton Collieries replaced them at the summit with a win at home to
