Twelve scams of Christmas identified in new initiative
Harmful viruses in e-cards, online shopping fraud and adverts for bogus holidays are three of the twelve scams of Christmas that have been identified in a new campaign launched by authorities.
Topics: Leisure
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Top tips to recycle around the Christmas tree
Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) have made it easy for you to recycle this Christmas by sharing their Christmas hints and tips to help you to waste less and recycle more over the festive season. You could even win a prize.
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New fund to empower Greater Manchester’s youngsters
Communities across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new £600,000 fund to empower young people and keep them out of trouble.
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Short-stay service re-opens for business following major refurbishment
Bury Council’s Short Stay Provision is re-opening for business following major refurbishment at a cost of £1.6m.
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Don’t be worried by old phone scam
Trading standards are urging residents to contact them if they come across an old scam that might still be circulating on the internet.
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Cheers! New medieval finds at Radcliffe Tower
A new report by Salford University has confirmed the finding of previously unknown medieval remains next to Radcliffe Tower.
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Have your say on parking plans for Prestwich
A proposal to create two-hour limited parking in Prestwich town centre is now formally out for public consultation.
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Thriving Bury moves up national retail league
Booming Bury has continued to move up a prestigious UK league of the country’s top retail destinations.
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Benefits cheat had £150k in the bank
A Radcliffe man has been convicted of a benefits offence after not telling his partner he had capital of £150,000.
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Top tips for winter driving
Bury Council’s road safety team is urging drivers to make sure that both they and their vehicles are ready for the winter weather.
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Christmas events at your local library
Libraries across Bury have arranged a huge variety of activities to keep everyone entertained over the Christmas period.
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Act now – make sure you are registered to vote
Time is running out if you want to register to vote in next year’s General and Local Elections.
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Christmas comes to the Tourist Information Centre
Bury Tourist Information Centre will be celebrating all things Christmassy at its annual festive craft fair on Saturday 6 December.
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Cash for voluntary groups to provide learning opportunities
Voluntary groups are being invited to apply for new funding to provide learning opportunities for the most disadvantaged people across Bury.
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Consultation meeting to discuss children’s centre plans
Residents are invited to a consultation meeting about Bury Council’s proposals to reshape children’s centres.
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Bury Market welcomes its 1,000th coach of the year
One thousand coaches have now visited Bury Market this year bringing visitors from all over the UK and abroad.
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Fun day to launch new era for Radcliffe Market Hall
The newly refurbished Radcliffe Market Hall will open its doors on Tuesday 2 December following an £800,000 refurbishment.
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Civic support for Blind Society’s fundraiser
More than £1,000 was raised at the annual Craft and Gift Show for Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People.
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Help with jobs, skills and credit at your library
Help to apply for jobs and credit is now available through a free online service offered at your local library.
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Hard of hearing on the telephone?
A free drop-in and advice session for people who are hard of hearing takes place in the Green Room Textile Hall, Manchester Road (next to Bury Library).
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