Couple caught via Facebook in £30,000 tenancy fraud
Fraud investigators from Bury Council used a social networking site to catch a pair of benefit cheats.
Topics: Crime
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Scream' mask gang violently rob man returning home
A man was momentarily strangled by a cable during a violent robbery in Bury. At about 8.40pm on Friday 30 November 2012, a gang of five men wearing "Scream" masks pounced on the 50-year-old man as he returned home on Greenway Close.
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Neighbourhood nuisance evicted in Bury East
A tenant has been evicted from his home after being found guilty of causing a nuisance and annoyance to his neighbours. Michael Chadwick, 29, of 3 Bealey Drive, Bury East, was evicted from his property on 13 December 2012 after Bury Metropolitan Council was granted a warrant by Bury County Court.
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New device helps crack down on retail violence
The police and council have been working together on a scheme to crack down on violence against shop workers in Bury.
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Santa helps police keep you safe this Christmas
Santa is helping Greater Manchester Police to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Christmas this year.
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Sweet success for Operation Treacle
Bury Police, Council and Fire Service have teamed up to give hard hitting messages to young people and their parents about getting involved in anti-social behaviour.
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Out of sight is out of their minds
A spate of thefts from motor vehicles across Bury has led the police and council to issue a warning to motorists to remove items from their cars and make sure they are securely locked.
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Trading Standards warn residents of doorstep callers
Four incidents in six days have caused Bury Council’s Trading Standards team to urge local elderly residents to be on their guard against doorstep callers trying to gain access to their homes.
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Too cool for school
Pupils aged 13 and 14 at St Monica’s High School in Prestwich are the latest to attend a workshop which tackles sex, drugs, alcohol, crime, personal safety, anti-social behaviour and cyber bullying.
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Stinky problem attracts harsh fines for pet owners
In light of a number of recent complaints via Twitter about dog owners not clearing up after their pooches, Bury Council is advising locals dogged by the problem to provide more details.
