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Fears that this impressive viaduct over the Irwell would crumble into the river were averted in 1987 when Bury Council announced it would buy the…

The unusual Holcombe Hill Easter tradition that won't be taking place this year The story of egg rolling is a strange one. Egg rolling at Holcombe Hill is a popular event every year. (Image: Carol Leigh) Don't miss a thing that's happening in and around Bury by signing up to the free MyBury newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how w...

LOOKING BACK Stephen Thompstone and Josephine McPhillips with Bruce Forsyth on Play Your Cards Right, broadcast in January 1997 A YOUNG Bolton couple certainly played their cards right and came away with an amazing haul of prizes on a top TV game show. Stephen Thompstone and his girlfriend Josephine McPhillips were contestants on Play Your Cards Right hosted by Bruce Forsyth and won a car, a holiday, a hi-fi and £4,00 in cash. The show was filmed in October 1996 and broadcast in January 1997 and the couple put their prizemoney to use, helping them to set up home together in Holcombe Br...

At least 237 frontline health and care workers have been identified after dying with coronavirus across the UK. Through tributes from local NHS trusts and loved ones, the PA news agency has confirmed the names of health and social care workers who have died after contracting Covid-19 since March 11 across the UK. Dr Saad Al-Dubbaisi, a “loving and kind” GP from Bury who “gave everything for the community”, died on May 3 aged 59, after several weeks of illness with Covid-19. He worked at Garden City Medical Centre in Holcombe Brook, and died at Salford Royal Hospital. The Ira...

Mum dies in horror crash after driver loses control and smashes Audi into wall Marukh Aslam was the front seat passenger when the driver 'lost control' Marukh Aslam (Image: GMP) Don't miss a thing that's happening in and around Bury by signing up to the free MyBury newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice An inquest lookin...