Community groups benefit from £88k funding
A wide variety of community groups across Bury have been given grants totaling £88,646 over the last year.
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Detective dogs sniff out illegal tobacco on National No Smoking Day
Specially trained detection dogs have sniffed out £1,000 worth of illegal tobacco – in raids carried out on National No Smoking Day.
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Launch a successful career with an apprenticeship
Apprentice Charlotte Bishop has created a successful career since embarking on an apprenticeship in Childcare with Bury College.
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There is Power in your Waste
Recycle for Greater Manchester have announced that Viridor’s energy from waste facility in Runcorn has started to process Greater Manchester households’ residual waste to generate electricity and heat.
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Museums win Arts Council funding support
The Greater Manchester Museums Group (GMMG) has been successful in its application to the Arts Council England for Renaissance Strategic Support Funding for the second year running and has been awarded £199,000 to help with the Growth of their Business for 2014/15.
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Schools across Bury take part in nationwide Waste Week
Hundreds of youngsters in Bury have signed up to take part in Waste Week, a national campaign run by EDF Energy’s schools programme The Pod.
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Volunteers thanked for work on Radcliffe Canal towpath
The towpath along Radcliffe Canal is now back to its former glory thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
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Raising the flag for the Commonwealth
Bury’s civic leaders joined communities across the land in flying the flag for the Commonwealth.
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Help to keep our children e-safe
A series of free sessions is being held for parents to raise awareness of the online risks to their children.
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Trading standards warn of “copycat” websites
Trading standards officers are urging residents not to be duped by soaring numbers of "copycat" websites.
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Chance for young people to build their own businesses
Young people are being invited to develop their entrepreneurial skills at a special Bury Youth Market.
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Focus on health at Bury East Township Forum
Plans to transform local health and care services will be discussed whenBury East Township Forum meets on Wednesday 19 March.
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