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Bury artist Jsky to release new single
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (278+ words) Bury artist Jsky will release his new single We Don't Speak next week. Known for his work with Channel 4 and the BBC, the Bury-born singer and reality figure - who works with Gaydio - will release the track on March 13 on streaming…...
Co-op Live boss says he wants to host the Brit Awards 'for years to come"
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (323+ words) The boss of Co-op Live has said he would 'love to stage the Brits for years to come.' Greg Dunstan, managing director of the Manchester venue, made the comments following this year's Brit Awards and a special Harry Styles album…...
Mums launch podcast to speak out about midlife challenges
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (398+ words) Two Bury mums have embarked on a new adventure, creating a podcast about midlife and the menopause. Jacqui McNamara and Jessica Gentry have known one another for around 20 years but reconnected recently. The pair, both aged 42 and mums-of-two, soon found…...
The latest food hygiene ratings for Bury businesses
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (164+ words) The scores are in " the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for'Bury'restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from the area have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the Island to see if they are…...
UK government issues UAE advice to British nationals in latest travel update
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (420+ words) British nationals can use a new system to help them secure a seat on a charter flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced. On Sunday, March 8, it informed British nationals of…...
Bury College graduate turns fitness passion into rewarding career
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (279+ words) A passion for fitness has led to a promising career for one determined student. Megan Story, a Bury College University Centre graduate, has turned her love of sport into a profession through studies and hands-on experience. Arriving at Bury College…...
Trump warns Iran will be ‘hit very hard’ amid apology for strikes on neighbours
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1101+ words) Iran's president has apologised for attacks on "neighbouring countries" even as its missiles and drones flew towards Gulf Arab states and US President Donald Trump threatened that the country would be "hit very hard". President Masoud Pezeshkian, part of the…...
Tottington coffee van owner starts walking group for people to make friends
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (449+ words) Amy Wilson, owner of The Little Leopard Coffee Van, a mobile catering caravan often parked on S Royd Street in Tottington, recently started a walking group following the success of her running club and book club. The 34-year-old has ran…...
Lakeland Terrier from Malta wins place in Crufts Best in Show final
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (244+ words) Fredy, a Lakeland Terrier from Malta and his handler Ivan Calleja, win the Terrier Group title at Crufts 2026 (Friday 6 March), qualifying them for one of just seven places in the Best in Show final on Sunday. Fredy (It Ch Under…...
Tech event coming to Bury to support business in the borough
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (266+ words) A free technology-focused event is coming to Bury. The event is designed to help businesses thrive by scaling efficiently and improving financial decision-making using modern cloud systems. Hosted by PM+M, an accounting firm, in collaboration with CFO Techstack, the…...