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https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/number-of-young-people-drinking-smoking-and-vaping-in-bury-falls-to-record-low-3450952?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 27 May 2026 14:22:17 +0100 Prestwich Library is set to reopen in its temporary location at the Phoenix Centre, bringing back vital services to the local community. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/welcome-back-your-prestwich-library-reopens-at-phoenix-centre-3450563?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/welcome-back-your-prestwich-library-reopens-at-phoenix-centre-3450563?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 27 May 2026 10:06:58 +0100 Railway staff working for Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern have been celebrated at Buckingham Palace for their outstanding work keeping the country moving. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/southern-and-thameslink-staff-celebrated-at-royal-garden-party-3450428?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/southern-and-thameslink-staff-celebrated-at-royal-garden-party-3450428?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100 Residents are being invited to attend public presentation events to view revised proposals for the Streets for All scheme in Ramsbottom town centre, following significant updates made in response to community feedback. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/residents-invited-to-view-updated-streets-for-all-proposals-for-ramsbottom-town-centre-3449755?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/residents-invited-to-view-updated-streets-for-all-proposals-for-ramsbottom-town-centre-3449755?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 21 May 2026 16:02:23 +0100 The candidates have been confirmed for the Moorside election which will take place on Thursday 18 June. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/candidates-declared-for-moorside-elections-3449669?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/candidates-declared-for-moorside-elections-3449669?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Thu, 21 May 2026 14:53:12 +0100 Unsworth Councillor Mohammed Tahir Rafiq has been sworn in as the Mayor of Bury for the new municipal year (2026/27). https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/councillor-mohammed-tahir-rafiq-elected-as-the-new-mayor-of-bury-3449651?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/councillor-mohammed-tahir-rafiq-elected-as-the-new-mayor-of-bury-3449651?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 19 May 2026 14:45:26 +0100 A new cycle storage facility has been installed at Bury FC as part of a collaborative initiative between Bury Football Club, Bury Council’s Public Health Team and Transport for Greater Manchester to encourage sustainable and active travel. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/new-cycle-storage-facility-unveiled-at-bury-fc-3449077?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/new-cycle-storage-facility-unveiled-at-bury-fc-3449077?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 The 19th May 2026 would have been Victoria Wood’s 73rd birthday, and 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of her passing. To celebrate the life and achievements of Bury’s most famous daughter, Bury Art Museum is adding to its major new exhibition devoted to the much-loved entertainer, which opened in April this year. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/victoria-wood-exhibition-happy-birthday-victoria-3448663?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/victoria-wood-exhibition-happy-birthday-victoria-3448663?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 18 May 2026 07:10:00 +0100 Spiralling Retirement Community Property fees force sale of flat for just £1 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/european-consumer-claims/pressreleases/spiralling-retirement-community-property-fees-force-sale-of-flat-for-just-1-pounds-3440588?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/european-consumer-claims/pressreleases/spiralling-retirement-community-property-fees-force-sale-of-flat-for-just-1-pounds-3440588?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease European Consumer Claims Fri, 15 May 2026 13:09:08 +0100 Passengers using one of south London's busiest stations - Peckham Rye - are set to benefit from a package of improvements being delivered by Network Rail and Southern Railway, designed to reduce congestion, improve passenger flow and cater for future growth https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/works-start-at-peckham-rye-station-to-create-more-space-for-passengers-3448534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/works-start-at-peckham-rye-station-to-create-more-space-for-passengers-3448534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/england-and-wales-cricket-board/pressreleases/young-lions-to-host-pakistan-u19s-3448535?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/england-and-wales-cricket-board/pressreleases/young-lions-to-host-pakistan-u19s-3448535?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Thu, 14 May 2026 11:43:15 +0100 Passengers using the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras are being advised that step-free access will be temporarily unavailable while major refurbishment work takes place to improve the long-term reliability of the station’s lifts https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/save-the-date-and-plan-ahead-as-london-st-pancras-lifts-shut-for-major-refurbishment-from-15-june-3448452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/save-the-date-and-plan-ahead-as-london-st-pancras-lifts-shut-for-major-refurbishment-from-15-june-3448452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 Local care home, Chirk Court, has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Chirk. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mondelez-uk/pressreleases/local-chirk-care-home-awarded-5000-pounds-from-the-cadbury-foundation-3448359?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mondelez-uk/pressreleases/local-chirk-care-home-awarded-5000-pounds-from-the-cadbury-foundation-3448359?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Mondelez Europe Wed, 13 May 2026 13:31:29 +0100 The election for the Moorside Ward of Bury Council will take place on Thursday 18 June 2026 – and residents are reminded that they will need photo ID to vote in person. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/moorside-election-called-for-thursday-18-june-2026-3448316?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/moorside-election-called-for-thursday-18-june-2026-3448316?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 12 May 2026 17:08:35 +0100 A major milestone has been reached in Radcliffe with the completion of a new £3.2 million bridge at Milltown Street, which was officially opened today. The 50-metre single-span structure restores a vital crossing over the River Irwell, reconnecting communities for the first time in over a decade. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/ps3-dot-2m-radcliffe-bridge-opens-in-radcliffe-to-improve-access-and-reconnect-communities-3448145?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/ps3-dot-2m-radcliffe-bridge-opens-in-radcliffe-to-improve-access-and-reconnect-communities-3448145?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 12 May 2026 14:02:14 +0100 Foster Care Fortnight returns from 11–24 May 2026, celebrating the power of fostering and sharing the diverse stories of carers and children across the community. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, shines a spotlight on the real experiences, dedication and impact of foster carers. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/foster-care-fortnight-2026-this-is-fostering-3448065?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/foster-care-fortnight-2026-this-is-fostering-3448065?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Do you want to start up or grow your business? Sign up for a series of free workshops at Bury Library! https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/build-your-business-with-free-workshops-at-bury-library-3446994?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/build-your-business-with-free-workshops-at-bury-library-3446994?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 08 May 2026 16:05:02 +0100 All the results of yesterday’s Bury Council elections have now been declared, following counting of the votes today at Castle Leisure Centre. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-council-elections-the-full-results-3447423?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/bury-council-elections-the-full-results-3447423?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wed, 06 May 2026 11:25:04 +0100 Essential tree works are taking place at Old Town Hall Gardens, Whitefield and will last until Friday (8 May). https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/tree-works-at-old-town-hall-gardens-whitefield-3446763?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/tree-works-at-old-town-hall-gardens-whitefield-3446763?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease Bury Metropolitan Borough Council