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Alice Gerrard
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News reporter for That’s TV Swansea Bay. Email alice.gerrard@thats.tv or DM if you have a story 📩
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So last Thursday was my last day at the Bury Times!

It’s been a fun three years and i’ve had so many amazing experiences from it.

Excited to be moving into the broadcast space in my next journalistic role as i’ll be starting at That’s TV in a week’s time!
March 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Moorland fire breaks out in Edenfield with flames seen for miles

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Moorland fire breaks out as blaze seen for miles around
A moorland fire broke out in Edenfield last night, Tuesday
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March 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Whitefield: Gates could be installed on ginnel due to crime and ASB

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Lockable gates could be installed on ginnel due to crime and anti-social behaviour
The council is considering installing lockable gates across a ginnel in the borough after a number of crimes in the area
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March 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Bolton town centre bar hold tribute night in memory of landlady

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'It was a lovely night': Bar hold tribute night in memory of Bolton landlady
A tribute night has been held in memory of a former landlady who died last year after battling cancer - to honour one of her "last wishes"
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March 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Plans to create 8-bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury

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Plans to create 8-bed shared home in Bury
Plans have been lodged to create a shared home in Bury
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March 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Prestwich awarded ‘Plastic Free Community’ status by charity

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Borough town community honoured for tackling single use plastics
A borough town has been honoured following the work by community groups and businesses taking action on single use plastics
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March 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Sam Aston announced as winner of Dancing on Ice

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Lancashire’s Sam Aston announced as winner of Dancing on Ice
Lancashire’s Sam Aston was crowned the winner of Dancing on Ice during the live final this evening (Sunday).
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March 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Bolton police officers helped by residents in arresting 2 people

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Residents rush to help police officers who came under attack after pulling over a van
Bolton police officers have arrested a woman
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March 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Holi Festival colourful celebrations take place in Bolton

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Bolton welcomes the start of spring with a beautiful festival full of colours
Bolton’s Indian Sports Club was a colourful spectacle this afternoon as the Hindu community and people from other faiths came together to…
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March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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GMFRS aiming to attract more females into firefighting

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Greater Manchester fire service aiming to attract more females to the role
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have launched a new campaign to encourage more women to become firefighters.
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March 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Ramsbottom: Andy’s Man Club opens new group

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New mental health group for men opens in borough
A mental health group for men has opened its doors in Ramsbottom
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March 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Bury actress Zerqa Ahmad starring in Bollywood film Fikar Karo Na

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Award-winning actress from Bury starring in new Bollywood film
An award-winning actress from Bury is starring in a new Bollywood film
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March 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Radcliffe: Teenager becomes British Muay Thai champion

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'It’s a remarkable achievement': Teenager becomes British Muay Thai champion
A teenager has become the British Muay Thai Champion after a couple of years of dedication and hard training
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March 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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School releases statement after threat reported in Bury

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Police called to Bury after 'threat in the community’ reported
Schools across Bury were put on lockdown this morning after a ‘threat in the community’ was reported.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Former Bury College lecturer to open exhibition at MASA-UK Art Gallery

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Former college lecturer to showcase artistic talent at exhibition in Bury
A former Bury College lecturer will be showcasing her artistic talent in an exhibition which opens in the town centre this weekend
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March 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Almost 3,000 fly-tipping cases reported in Bury in latest data

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Almost 3,000 cases of fly-tipping reported in Bury
Almost 3,000 cases of fly-tipping in Bury have been reported in fresh figures
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March 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Victoria Wood statue officially reinstated in Bury town centre

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Victoria Wood statue officially returns to Bury town centre after being knocked down
The Victoria Wood statue in Bury town centre which was knocked down by a car last year has been officially reinstated
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March 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Plans to increase occupancy of shared house in Walmersley Road, Bury

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Plans submitted to increase occupancy of shared house in Bury
Plans have been submitted to increase the occupancy of a shared home in Bury
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March 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Bury woman makes final of Miss Manchester 2025

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Bury woman who overcame challenges in younger years vying for Miss Manchester crown
A woman from Bury who managed to overcome challenges in her younger years will be competing to be Miss Manchester once again
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March 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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National Offer Day 2025: Bury parents find out high school selections

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Parents find out which Bury high school their child will go to
Bury parents are finding out which high school their children will be going to - with the vast majority set to go to the one they selected as their…
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March 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Whitefield home with golf course views on market

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Borough home with stunning golf course views on the market
A large property in Whitefield with stunning golf course views is on the market.
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March 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Ramsbottom: Swimming coach helping people conquer fears of water

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Swimming coach helping people conquer their fears of water in her garden pool
A swimming coach is helping people to conquer their fears of the water - with her running classes in her pool in her back garden
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March 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Bury: Farmer who killed son in vehicle collision sentenced

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Farmer who killed three-year-old son in vehicle collision sentenced
A farmer who killed his three-year-old son when he reversed a defective vehicle into him has been sentenced
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March 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Prestwich: Plans to turn house into children’s home

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Plans to turn borough house into small children’s home
Plans have been put forward to turn a borough property into a small children's home
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February 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Bolton: Man arrested after assaulting security in Sainsbury’s robbery

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Man detained after assaulting security during Sainsbury’s robbery
A 23-year-old man was detained after assaulting security staff after attempting to leave with £300 worth of stock.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM