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  • No clean getaway for this washing powder thief

    A MAN who was caught stealing washing powder and washing liquid has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Kevin Graham from Whitefield Road, Bury, was captured by police after stealing from a shop in Whitefield. The 37-year-old was handed

  • Scouting leaders win top awards

    THREE top scout leaders have been awarded some of the movement's highest honours. The trio, all of whom are part of the Prestwich, Radcliffe and Whitefield scout district, were recognised for their commitment over several decades. Paul Raine

  • Two-day reading extravaganza at shopping centre

    THE Rock shopping centre is hosting a two-day reading event this Easter. The free event will feature children’s favourite The Gruffalo, as well as a host of pirate-themed, Treasure Island fun. There will also be character appearances, a read

  • Enthusiasts display flowers at spring show

    GREEN-fingered residents showed off their horticultural talents at a spring show. Tottington and District Horticultural Society's held its annual show at Greenmount Old School on Saturday, March 30. A range of flowers, plants, crafts, eggs,

  • Firefighters tackle fire at farm

    FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire at a farm in Lowercroft. Crews were called to Meadowcroft Farm, off Slaidburn Drive, at about 3.45pm on Friday. They tackled the blaze, which was confined to a derelict single-storey outhouse building, using

  • Teenagers set fire to outdoor play space

    A PLAY space for young children has been damaged after a group of teenagers set fire to it. A forest school was set up in woodland off The Hags in Hollins as an educational area for youngsters at nearby Hollins Grundy Primary School last year.

  • Footage of 'tailgating' motorist prompts police warning

    POLICE have released footage of a motorist "aggressively" tailgating a driver on a busy motorway. The footage, put on social media to act as a warning to motorists, shows the a car being driven close to another vehicle in the outside lane.

  • The most shocking Games of Thrones moments ­— so far

    FOR those who did not stay up into the early hours to watch the season premiere of Games of Thrones the wait will come to an end at 9pm. And as the new season opens fans are already speculating what horrors could be in store for the Starks and

  • Strictly success for Bury Hospice

    A STRICTLY-STYLE event has helped raise thousands of pounds for Bury Hospice. The proceeds from the 2018 Strictly Best Foot Forward have been topped up, and the hospice has announced that a huge £53,884.43 was raised. The team has expressed its