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Live: 'Severe delays' on M6 southbound after crash closes one lane
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Live: 'Severe delays' on M6 southbound after crash closes one lane
One lane is closed and traffic is slow on the M6 Southbound between in Samlesbury. This is due to a crash.
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about 9 hours ago
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KFC wants to extend operating hours of Prestwich store until 5am
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KFC wants to extend operating hours of Prestwich store until 5am
Fast food chain KFC has applied to extend the opening hours of its outlet in Prestwich and provide deliveries and drive-thru services until 5am every day.
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about 11 hours ago
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Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
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Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
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about 12 hours ago
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
Baroness Helen Newlove has died aged 63, it has been confirmed, with a statement describing her as a "passionate advocate for victims".
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about 12 hours ago
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
Baroness Helen Newlove has died aged 63, it has been confirmed, with a statement describing her as a "passionate advocate for victims".
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about 12 hours ago
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Suspected thief arrested seconds after release from prison
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Suspected thief arrested seconds after release from prison
A woman was arrested by Greater Manchester Police seconds after her release from HMP Styal, after being suspected of shoplifting in Bury.
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about 13 hours ago
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Reward offered in search for wanted man with Greater Manchester links
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Reward offered in search for wanted man with Greater Manchester links
A £2,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information leading to the arrest of Lee Scanlon, who has links with Greater Manchester
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about 17 hours ago
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Driver wearing dressing gown runs from police in Bury
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Driver wearing dressing gown runs from police in Bury
A driver in a dressing gown ran away from Greater Manchester Police after they tried to stop their car in Bury.
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about 17 hours ago
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Motorist banned for driving 54mph on motorway
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Motorist banned for driving 54mph on motorway
A man from Greater Manchester was banned from driving after he was caught going 54mph on the M62.
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about 18 hours ago
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New wellness centre bringing ‘city centre vibes’ to town
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New wellness centre bringing ‘city centre vibes’ to town
A wellness centre offering post-operation massage, lymphatic draining, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and more is opening in Whitefield this weekend.
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about 22 hours ago
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'Colony' of run-down Prestwich garages could become new housing
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'Colony' of run-down Prestwich garages could become new housing
A 'colony' of run-down Prestwich garages could be demolished to make way for two new houses if councillors approve plans next week.
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about 22 hours ago
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Decision due for 24-hour children's home plan at Bury bungalow
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Decision due for 24-hour children's home plan at Bury bungalow
Council planners are recommending approval for plans to turn a bungalow on Chiltern Drive in Bury into a 24-hour children's home for two looked-after kids
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about 22 hours ago
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‘I don’t suffer fools gladly’ - Bury actress officially heads to jungle
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‘I don’t suffer fools gladly’ - Bury actress officially heads to jungle
A Bury actress is officially appearing in popular reality show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here after the broadcaster confirmed growing rumours.
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about 22 hours ago
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Library goes green with new roof, solar panels, and nesting boxes for birds
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Library goes green with new roof, solar panels, and nesting boxes for birds
Ramsbottom Library has completed eco-friendly upgrades, including a new roof, solar panels, and bird nesting boxes.
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about 22 hours ago
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Bury Metrolink passengers to face two Sundays of disruption
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Bury Metrolink passengers to face two Sundays of disruption
Bury Metrolink passengers face more disruption as track works affect services running through Manchester Victoria on the next two Sundays.
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about 22 hours ago
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Police respond after motorway shut due to emergency incident
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Police respond after motorway shut due to emergency incident
Motorway traffic was stopped near Horwich this evening due to a concern for welfare
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1 day ago
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Travel disruption warning amid weekend road closures in Prestwich
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Travel disruption warning amid weekend road closures in Prestwich
Drivers in Prestwich have been warned to expect traffic disruption for the next two weekends amid a three-week-long road closure along Fairfax Road.
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1 day ago
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Inspectors praise 'respectful, caring and compassionate' assisted living staff
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Inspectors praise 'respectful, caring and compassionate' assisted living staff
Falcon and Griffin Extra Care Scheme in Bury for over-55s has been praised by health inspectors from watchdog Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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1 day ago
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Town centre coffee shop closes down 2 years after opening
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Town centre coffee shop closes down 2 years after opening
Starbucks coffee shop in Bury town centre has closed two years after it first opened.
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1 day ago
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Fancy a last minute getaway? Amazing Black Friday travel deals from £44 a night
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Fancy a last minute getaway? Amazing Black Friday travel deals from £44 a night
Lastminute.com will be opening exclusive early access to its main Black Friday deals on Monday, 17th November.
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1 day ago
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Bury schools wear odd socks to stamp out bullying
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Bury schools wear odd socks to stamp out bullying
Pupils and staff in schools across Bury tackle bullying by wearing odd socks to support national Anti-Bullying Week.
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1 day ago
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Person left with 'significant injuries' after balaclava gang escape
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Person left with 'significant injuries' after balaclava gang escape
Greater Manchester Police need the public's help tracking down a group of men after an attempted garage break-in left a man with serious injuries.
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1 day ago
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Hundreds walk festive Bury parade as Christmas lights switched on at The Rock
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Hundreds walk festive Bury parade as Christmas lights switched on at The Rock
The Rock Shopping Centre's first-ever Christmas Lights Switch-on Parade was held on Saturday in Bury.
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1 day ago
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Battery storage plant on Radcliffe green belt could be approved
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Battery storage plant on Radcliffe green belt could be approved
A Radcliffe farm currently used by livestock could be turned into a battery storage facility for the next 40 years if councillors approve plans next week.
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1 day ago
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Bury home will become 8-bed HMO after council approves plan
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Bury home will become 8-bed HMO after council approves plan
A house on Walmersley Road in Bury will be turned into an eight-bed HMO after Bury Council approved a developer's conversion plan.
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2 days ago
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Appeal rejected for manure lagoon to fertilise crops at farm near Ramsbottom
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Appeal rejected for manure lagoon to fertilise crops at farm near Ramsbottom
Government inspectors have rejected an appeal to create a lagoon filled with manure that would have fertilised crops at a farm near Ramsbottom.
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2 days ago
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Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra will perform in Bury this week
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Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra will perform in Bury this week
The Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra and Andantino Singers are set to perform in Bury later this week.
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2 days ago
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Take a look inside this 'Victorian gem' on the market in Prestwich
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Take a look inside this 'Victorian gem' on the market in Prestwich
A charming Victorian semi-detached house dating back to circa 1890 is now on the market in Prestwich for more than half a million pounds.
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2 days ago
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KIRSTY REDFORD: A simple way to reset your mindset this November
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KIRSTY REDFORD: A simple way to reset your mindset this November
As the nights draw in and the weather turns colder, November can feel like a pause between chapters
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2 days ago
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AFG Law: What happens to your digital assets when you die?
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AFG Law: What happens to your digital assets when you die?
Digital assets can cover a wide range of possessions
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2 days ago
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Woman surprised on doorstep after winning the Made in Bury Weekly Draw
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Woman surprised on doorstep after winning the Made in Bury Weekly Draw
Claire Lockey was surprised at her doorstep after winning the Made in Bury Weekly Draw.
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2 days ago
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What are your neighbours up to? The latest planning applications in Bury
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What are your neighbours up to? The latest planning applications in Bury
Here are the latest planning applications validated last week, featuring home extensions and property alterations across Bury, Ramsbottom, and Prestwich.
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2 days ago
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Bury councillors to debate offering greater support for veterans
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Bury councillors to debate offering greater support for veterans
Bury councillors will debate whether more support can be offered to veterans and their families as part of the annual Remembrance Day commemorations.
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2 days ago
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Are the Manchester Christmas markets' bratwurst and mulled wine worth the money?
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Are the Manchester Christmas markets' bratwurst and mulled wine worth the money?
We tried the Manchester Christmas Markets bratwurst and mulled wine - is it worth the money?
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2 days ago
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'Loving' Bury man became 'different' before death amid medical cannabis battle
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'Loving' Bury man became 'different' before death amid medical cannabis battle
A “loving and kind” man who had been prescribed medicinal cannabis became a “very, very different individual” before his death, an inquest hears.
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2 days ago
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Police deal with cases of anti-social behaviour near cenotaph
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Police deal with cases of anti-social behaviour near cenotaph
POLICE said they had to deal with cases of anti-social behaviour near to Leigh Cenotaph on Friday evening.
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3 days ago
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Theatre to be renamed in honour of comedian Victoria Wood
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Theatre to be renamed in honour of comedian Victoria Wood
A theatre will be renamed the Victoria Wood Theatre in 2026 to honour the late comedian, commemorating 10 years since her passing
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3 days ago
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Bury Council defends £12k cost to send worker to conference in French Riviera
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Bury Council defends £12k cost to send worker to conference in French Riviera
Bury Council has defended the £12,000 cost of sending a delegate to an international conference on the French Riviera alongside other councils.
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3 days ago
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Residents invited to share views on new council tax support scheme in Bury
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Residents invited to share views on new council tax support scheme in Bury
Bury Council is inviting public feedback on a proposed working-age council tax support scheme designed to be fairer, simpler, and more efficient.
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3 days ago
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Bury Council to promote community 'cohesion' after synagogue terror attack
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Bury Council to promote community 'cohesion' after synagogue terror attack
An action plan could be drawn up between faith leaders and Bury Council to improve cohesion in the wake of the Manchester synagogue terror attack.
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3 days ago
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Bury building could get facelift after apartment plans approved
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Bury building could get facelift after apartment plans approved
A Bury building where new apartments will be built could get a facelift after new proposals were submitted to the council to change its appearance.
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3 days ago
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Bury man says he will 'never forget' donor who saved his life
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Bury man says he will 'never forget' donor who saved his life
John Deakin has thanked the donor who helped save his life after he received a heart valve during major surgery
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3 days ago
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Law firm in Bury promotes two senior lawyers to top roles
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Law firm in Bury promotes two senior lawyers to top roles
WHN Solicitors (Bury) has promoted Eleanor Longworth to director and Katie Wright to head of the Clitheroe office
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3 days ago
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Bury shopping centre staff 'blown away' by generosity and creativity
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Bury shopping centre staff 'blown away' by generosity and creativity
A remembrance project at Mill Gate Shopping Centre in Bury raised £1,000 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal
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3 days ago
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Free breakfast clubs to expand across schools in Bury
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Free breakfast clubs to expand across schools in Bury
A new breakfast club scheme will provide free morning meals to children at Bury North schools, supported by major brands like Morrisons and Weetabix
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3 days ago
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Poignant significance of pub's memorial wall after mum's death
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Poignant significance of pub's memorial wall after mum's death
A memorial wall at The Ostrich pub in Prestwich has become a touching tribute to loved ones connected to the venue
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3 days ago
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GP practice urges government to do more to help menopausal women
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GP practice urges government to do more to help menopausal women
A GP practice in Bury is urging the government to do more when it comes to supporting women through menopause
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3 days ago
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Dance academy building 'locked up' following £10,000 fundraiser
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Dance academy building 'locked up' following £10,000 fundraiser
J Star Academy in Prestwich is facing uncertainly after the building’s landlord changed the locks with “no prior warning”
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3 days ago
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Black Friday 'extra cautious' warning issued to all UK shoppers over next month
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Black Friday 'extra cautious' warning issued to all UK shoppers over next month
Brits are set to spend £4 billion more over this year’s Black Friday weekend than last year.
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3 days ago
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Full list of all 50 Co-op stores opening before Christmas across the UK
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Full list of all 50 Co-op stores opening before Christmas across the UK
The Co-op is opening dozens of new stores before Christmas at sites across the country - here's the full list.
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3 days ago
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