Election 2016 – Bury roundup: Great night for Labour but Tories make critical late gains
Of 17 seats up for grabs – one from each ward – Labour took 10, losing three and gaining one, the Conservatives six and Liberal Democrats one.
‘To race him would be an honour’: Bury swimmer James Guy out to end Michael Phelps’ Olympic fairytale
James Guy has Michael Phelps in his sights and while he will be an Olympic newbie the Bury freestyler insists he is ready to take down his idol.
Sick! Bury swimmer James Guy bags Olympic debut with British Championships win
James Guy booked his place at the Olympic Games in Rio after literally emptying the tank on his way to British Swimming Championship glory in Glasgow.
‘We are just trying to survive’: Female asylum seekers in Manchester create play to help ‘change perceptions’
The women of Women’s Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) are united by a common past.
‘Empowering teens against extremism’: Manchester youth worker builds app to prevent kids being radicalised
With the rise of ISIS has come a growing fear of our young people being radicalised like Jihadi Jack but a Manchester businesswoman and equality and diversity campaigner might just have the answer with her new app Prevent.
‘Vicious’ machete thief sought after Bury shop attack – Police release CCTV footage
A machete-armed thief is wanted after threatening and robbing a Bury shop owner on Rochdale Old Road, as the police release CCTV images in order to appeal for witnesses.
‘Honeymoon is over’: Oldham’s Sheridan expects tough Bury derby fixture on Boundary Park return
New Oldham boss John Sheridan says Saturday’s derby match with Bury at Boundary Park has come at a good time for the hosts.
‘That’s just our job’: Flitcroft calm on Bury schedule as four games in ten days loom
Bury boss David Flitcroft insists that his side is ready for a crucial run of four games in ten days, which includes a third round FA Cup replay, but starts with a visit from high-flying Walsall.
‘High success and real progression’: Flitcroft hails Bury despite wretched run
Bury boss David Flitcroft believes that reaching the third round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2008 is a mark of the progress the club is making.
Dear Santa, love Manchester: What the city’s sports clubs want for Christmas
There will be several excitable coaches, managers and owners of our region’s sports teams, as they anticipate unwrapping their presents on Christmas morning.
‘We’ll always be fighting League One drop’: Hill stays real ahead of Swindon trip
Rochdale boss Keith Hill says that his side are in a constant battle to stay in League One ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Swindon Town.