13+ hour, 5+ min ago  (214+ words) Here are the latest planning applications validated by Bury Council in the past week, featuring a range of home extension proposals as well as changes to local club premises and residential properties. Below is a summary of the most recent…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago  (580+ words) Thomas Tuchel believes England's inability to adapt to the altitude in Mexico gives the co-hosts a "huge advantage" heading into this weekend's crunch World Cup last-16 clash. Having topped Group L with victories against Croatia and Panama sandwiching the stalemate…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago  (317+ words) Bury's young athletes shone at the North of England Track and Field Championships, showcasing their talent and determination over the weekend. Held at Leigh Sports Village, the championships featured competitors in the under-14 and U16 age groups. The event took place…...

13+ hour, 5+ min ago  (266+ words) Teaching staff in Bury are bringing Italian ideas into the classroom after attending a conference in Milan. Bury College's Health and Social Care team attended the Anatomage Conference in Milan, where they explored cutting-edge developments in anatomy education, including advanced…...

1+ day, 38+ min ago  (191+ words) Vitor Pereira is set to leave his position as Nottingham Forest boss, the Press Association understands. Pereira signed an 18-month contract at the City Ground in February and guided Forest to Premier League survival and the Europa League semi-final. There…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (248+ words) Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister, has said "nothing is off the table" to ensure that the ringleader of the notorious Rochdale grooming gang is deported, as he is set for release from prison in 24 hours. Shabir Ahmed, 73, known…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1142+ words) A murder trial heard a defendant told police officers, "I always get the blame for things" in an interview following his arrest. Anthony Junior Murray, 25, appeared in Minshull Street Crown Court today (Wednesday, July 1) charged with the murder and manslaughter…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (271+ words) A Class A and Class B drug dealer from Bury has been jailed for his role in the supply of cocaine and cannabis in Middlewich. Harrison Hayes was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on five counts on Wednesday, July…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (310+ words) Djed Spence was given the nod at right-back as England made three changes for their last-32 clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta. The Tottenham defender comes into the side because of injuries to Reece James and Jarell…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (633+ words) We asked people in Bury what they thought of former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's plans to create a "No. 10 North' in Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister. Mr Burnham, who was recently elected as Labour MP for Makerfield, announced…...