Morrisons is set to sell reusable stainless-steel straws to help customers prepare for the Government’s plastic straw ban. It comes one year after the supermarket chain ditched plastic straws, reducing their plastic waste by 30 tonnes. They have
MORE than 1,000 people turned out to enjoy a day of family fun at the annual Party in the Park. The event, which was held in Openshaw Park, was packed with stalls, activities, food and entertainment. Dozens of community groups and organisations
A "REMARKABLE" volunteer has been bestowed with a Queen's Birthday Honour for undertaking a role which has empowered hundreds of girls and young women. Janet Wood, an honorary Girlguiding president for the Bury South division, has been honoured
TICKETS have gone on sale for a masquerade ball that promises magic, glitz and glamour — all in aid of one of Bury's most crucial charities. The upcoming event at The Midland Hotel in Manchester is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Bury Cancer
A CCTV still of a man has been shared after armed men targeted a workmen's club in the Elton area of Bury. Three men — one of whom was armed with a crowbar — forced their way into Elton Fold Workmens Club in the early hours of the morning. Police
‘THE Manchester band for this generation’ That was how Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham recently labelled The Courteeners at his Raise the Roof charity gig in Stretford last month. And the Middleton-based band illustrated that again with
People hoping for an end to the wet and miserable weather look set to be disappointed. According to forecasters, we're in for another drab week with rain and cloudy skies. Today will see some outbreaks of rain which will ease in the afternoon
A YOUNG woman was taken to hospital after she was "taken ill" in Radcliffe. Emergency services were called to Ainsworth Road on Friday night after a woman, believed to be in her 20s, "was taken ill." Police vehicles and an ambulance attended
Holidaymakers are being warned that Spain's terror threat has been raised to 'severe'. Spanish police are now providing more protection in the country's most popular tourist destinations, according to reports. The Daily Star reported an extra
PLANS have been submitted to build five new homes in Radcliffe. The development is proposed for a site off Siddall Street, which was previously home to a builder's storage yard. Developer New Century Homes wants to build two blocks of two bedroom
BURY SOUTH MP Ivan Lewis has launched a campaign to help improve mental health services across the borough. The MP has made issue one his top priorities after he last year spoke out about his own experiences and struggles with mental health.
THE Tottington Centre’s annual village fete is set to take place this weekend. Volunteers have been working hard to organise the event, which will take place in the grounds of the library from 11am on Sunday. A range of craft stalls will be present
