4+ day, 32+ min ago   (286+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday. The levy will be set by local leaders and charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation to overnight visitors, rather…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (174+ words) Bury Council is hosting a new recruitment event to help connect jobseekers with employers across the borough. The Bury Works Recruitment Event is designed to create opportunities for people to find work, connect with others and further their careers. Whether…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (571+ words) Calls for a permanent bus service linking Tottington and Ramsbottom have sparked debate among residents and business owners over whether the route would be beneficial. Tottington councillor Yvonne Wright called for the connection in a Facebook post on September 1, arguing…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (369+ words) A care home in Whitefield has applied for permission to expand by building three new bedrooms, in a proposal that would increase its capacity to 27 residents. Hamilton Care Home, on Bury New Road, Whitefield, has submitted plans for a single-storey…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (338+ words) Stormont’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister is set to learn the latest estimated cost of fixing environmental damage at the illegal dumping site at Mobuoy in the coming weeks. Two men were jailed last year for their roles in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (877+ words) As towns in Greater Manchester go, Heywood is one of the biggest. But locals say something is missing. The Rochdale borough town has no trams running through it, no train stations and a bus service that takes around an hour…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (452+ words) Charlie Johnston is keeping plans for Ancient Egypt close to his chest, with options in Ireland or further afield being considered. The Frankel colt won on his seasonal reappearance in the Listed Newmarket Stakes and after finishing down the field…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (396+ words) As we come to the end of the summer holidays, families across the country are preparing for the start of another academic year. Going back to school is hard enough for any child. There are new teachers, new timetables, perhaps…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (665+ words) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Bury area. Pre-application enquiry plans have been submitted to Bury Council for a new motorcycle MOT test centre in an existing industrial unit. Moore Motorcycles & Motors have submitted the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (255+ words) Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain will need a valid passport from the end of next month, according to requirements of the UK Border Force. Stena Line and Irish Ferries informed customers on Wednesday that the change is due to…...