Benefit fraudster’s claims led to civil partnership discovery
A Radcliffe woman was caught falsely claiming Housing and Council Tax Benefit after giving false details to Bury Council about her employment.
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Mum of four convicted of benefit fraud
A mother of four pleaded guilty to two counts of benefit fraud for failing to tell Bury Council that her partner was living with her.
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Candidates declared for Ramsbottom by-election
Five candidates will contest the Ramsbottom by-election which is held on Thursday 6 March.
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Young artists do their bit for recycling
Pupils’ artistic talents were put to the test when they entered the ‘Recycle for Bury’ competition to design a large poster to display on the side of a waste collection vehicle and win £100 for their school.
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Adamski brings ‘killer’ Valentine event to Bury Art Museum
Chart-topper Adamski is playing the music at a Valentine’s night of art and entertainment at Bury Art Museum.
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Gold medal boost for latest I Will If You Will project
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington joined the Minister for Sport Helen Grant and representatives from Sport England and Bury Council to unveil the latest initiative in the ‘I Will If You Will’campaign.
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Michelle will be new Mayor of Bury
Pilkington Park ward councillor Michelle Wiseman will become the new Mayor of Bury for the 2014/15 municipal year.
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Brief encounter leads to historic discovery in Radcliffe
Radcliffe’s historic Village Cross has been rediscovered after a fortuitous chat between a local historian and a librarian.
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Bury’s new Sculpture Centre announces international guest curator
Bury’s new Sculpture Centre, due to open in May, has announced its first international guest curator.
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Creative writing courses at Coronation Road
Creative writing sessions for adult beginners are held every Tuesday at Coronation Road Community Centre and Library in Radcliffe.
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Book lending continues despite works to Prestwich library
Readers can still borrow books and return them during the temporary closure of Prestwich Library and Adult Learning Centre.
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Council moves out of Fernhill Depot
Bury Council’s highways and ground maintenance services teams have moved out of their Fernhill Depot.
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Council Tax complaints investigation leads to arrest
Officers from Trading Standards North West Scambusters, assisted by colleagues from Cheshire West and Chester, Bury, and Stockport Trading Standards, and officers from Great Manchester Police yesterday (Monday) executed a search warrant at business premises in Bury.
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‘Improving Lives’ the focus of Bury East Township Forum
Bury East residents are invited to the next Township Forum which takes place on Tuesday 4 February.
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Share your memories of historic Radcliffe
Residents are being asked to share their memories and photographs to help bring the historic Radcliffe Tower back to life.
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Help for those with a hearing impairment
Sufferers of tinnitus can get information and advice at a free session held on Monday 3 February (2.30-4pm).
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Bury Council recognised as a top ‘gay-friendly’ employer
Bury Council has again been named one of Britain’s top ‘gay-friendly’ employers by professional lobbying group Stonewall.
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Training to travel and becoming independent
An innovative scheme to help special needs students to travel to school or college and become more independent is bearing fruit.
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Mayor’s invitation to Bollywood charity night
There will be a strong Indian flavour to the Mayor of Bury’s latest fundraising event in aid of local charities.
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Crafty library users’ ‘grand’ gift to Bury Hospice
Members of the card craft group that meets at Radcliffe Library have raised £1,000 for Bury Hospice by selling cards they have made over the last year.
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