Lancashire announce plans to build new cricket ground in county
LANCASHIRE Cricket and Lancashire County Council have announced exciting new plans to create a high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county.
Paedophile hid devices from police officers in bid to access sick images of children
A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed after hiding two tablets and a mobile phone from police officers investigating his internet use.
LOOKING BACK: The Bury Olympian who raced at Hitler's Olympics
KNOWN as 'Hitler's Olympics', the 1936 Summer Games held in Berlin is regarded as one of the most notorious sporting events in history.
Teenage burglar snared by police after sunglasses theft
A FASHION-CONSCIOUS burglar was identified by police officers after he stole a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses from a car.
Poorer children in Bury more than three times more likely to be excluded
EXCLUSION rates for school children from poor families in Bury are more than three times higher than those for their peers from better-off households, figures reveal.
Violent husband attacked his wife with broken plate after years of abuse, court heard
AN abusive husband assaulted his wife after his arranged marriage turned violent, a court heard.
Almost 800 people "pinged" by Covid app in Bury during last week
HUNDREDS of people in Bury were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.
Bury Council announces extended opening hours for libraries
BURY'S libraries are opening for longer to give readers more time to visit following the latest lifting of Covid lockdown restrictions.
Rare chance to see inside historic Heaton Hall
ONE of the region’s finest stately homes will throw open its doors to the public this month - giving visitors a rare chance to view its stunning interiors and grounds.
Cricket club's family funday raises defibrillator funds
A FAMILY funday has raised over £2,500 to fund the installation of a life-saving defibrillator at a cricket club.
