Jailed: 25 years for Bury drug lord whose empire’s tentacles stretched across Europe
The head of a Bury-based £11million class A drugs operation that stretched throughout Europe has been jailed for 25 years.
‘Irreplaceable’ Bury Mayoral chains stolen by thugs in hammer attack
A balaclava-wearing man struck the mayor’s driver with the hammer as he placed a briefcase containing the chains into the boot of a car at around 10.15pm in the Stand Lane area of Radcliffe.
Off with a bang: Your guide to bonfire and firework events across Greater Manchester
A list of the best places to go for a bonfire this year.
Pensioner, 87, arrested on suspicion of masturbating in Ramsbottom park
An 87-year-old man has been charged with outraging public decency in Bury – after allegedly masturbating in a park.
Oasis canvas could be Half the World Away after painting stolen from Bury gallery
Gallery owners in Bury have been left crying their heart out after a one of a kind Oasis canvas painting was stolen.
Terminally-ill Super Josh plans Halloween bash to add to charity £120K – defying doctor predictions
Bury teen and charity worker Joshua Wilson is set to host a Halloween Party to raise money for children suffering with brain tumours and post surgery disabilities
Bury care home nurse stole £3K from vulnerable lady, 94, for ‘excessively’ using heater
A former Bury nurse raided the accounts of elderly women living at her old folks home – including a 94-year-old – after claiming she was ‘excessively’ using her electric heater to keep warm.
Onside: Bury Ladies FC score partnership with I Will If You Will campaign to boost female sport numbers
A project designed to help get women in Bury more active, has signed a shirt sponsorship deal with the biggest female sports team in the town.
Northern Soul: Steve Coogan and Ricky Tomlinson star in Bury filmmaker’s ode to spirit of ’74
A Bury film maker is aiming to capture the heart of the Northern Soul movement – and has enlisted Steve Coogan, Ricky Tomlinson and singing star Lisa Stansfield to help.
Piece of cake for Bury College pastry student as she scoops prestigious award for second year running
A Bury College student is up for seconds after she retained the title of the North West’s ‘Pastry Chef of the Year’.
‘Morally wrong’: Bury council chief slams ‘unfair’ gap between north and south government grants
Hart District Council in Hampshire was the least deprived local authority in England, losing £28 per household, according to figures published during Labour’s summer campaign