3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (257+ words) A huge American bomber capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles has landed in the UK after the US defence secretary warned of a "surge" in strikes on Iran. The 146ft B-1 Lancer has a wingspan of 137ft, weighs 86 tonnes and is the fastest bomber…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (620+ words) Protesters gathered in Heywood on Saturday, February 28, to oppose a proposed barn conversion. The property, on Rochdale Road East, is believed to have once belonged to Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear, known for her role as the leopard print-loving landlady…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (303+ words) Fresh plans for up to nine homes have been submitted for a parcel of Radcliffe land ahead of previously approved planning permission expiring. Developers want to build the houses on land off Holcombe Grove, to the southeast side of Milltown…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (385+ words) Young people are leading a campaign to tackle hate crime across Bury. During Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs until February 8, schools across Bury are supporting a new anti-hate charter aimed at promoting respect and understanding. The charter…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (560+ words) Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor. Mr Burnham said he had applied to Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) for…...

2+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (104+ words) The latest planning applications in Bury over the past week'The Bury Times The latest planning applications submitted to Bury Council Here are the latest planning applications received by Bury Council, including proposals for landscaping, certificate of lawfulness, and the discharge…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (517+ words) Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service in Belarus, Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday, as US efforts to broker a deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine have entered a pivotal stage. The ministry released…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (197+ words) Five apartments could be created above the entertainment venue Icons in Prestwich if Bury Council approves new plans. Planning papers say Icons would not be affected by the proposals, which are asking to convert vacant space on the first floor…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (595+ words) The Holcolmbe Hunt has spoken out about a potential 'outrage' as the Government looks to ban trail hunting as part of a new animal welfare strategy. Trail'hunting mimics a traditional'hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent such as fox…...

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (348+ words) Residents are being asked to have their say on council spending plans as Bury Council looks to find "16 million. Bury Council has launched a public consultation on its proposed 2026/27 budget, inviting feedback from across the community. The consultation runs from…...