2+ hour ago  (392+ words) A manager of one of the region's most distinctive and well-loved food companies was unveiled as chair of the board of governors at Bolton College. Kate Flood, managing director of The Bury Black Pudding Company, has previously been chief commercial…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (410+ words) A woman has overcome a lifelong phobia with the help of therapy. Becky Ashworth, 28, from Bury, says the support she received from NHS Bury Talking Therapies not only helped her conquer her deep fear of medical environments but also gave…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (307+ words) A Prestwich house will become a 24-hour care home for two looked-after children after Bury Council deemed new plans as 'lawful'. The house, on Polefield Road, will be turned into a care facility for two children under the age of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (872+ words) A couple whose "extraordinary commitment" to being foster carers has transformed dozens of children"s lives are to be awarded Bury"s highest honour. Keith and Helen Atkinson, from "Walmersley, are to be given the "freedom of the borough" in…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (261+ words) More children will soon start their school day with a free breakfast in Bury. Schools in Bury North, including St John with St Mark Primary School, will be given free school meals by Labour's free breakfast club scheme. Morrisons, Sainsbury's,…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (560+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has hailed the expansion of funded childcare in England amid warnings nurseries may not have enough staff to deliver the plan. From Monday, eligible working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours a week of…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago  (191+ words) A nursery in Bury has raised funds for a hospice through a heart-warming Easter fundraiser. Children from Dream Big Little One nursery took part in a Bunny Hop event, raising "1,300 for Bury Hospice through sponsored hopping and family activities. The…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (203+ words) A nursery is appealing for donations to a children's'hospice. Tiddlywinks in Walmersley has organised the week-long event in July to support Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester. The nursery staff have reached out to local businesses for prize donations and…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (610+ words) New data from the NSPCC shows that concerns about child neglect is the top reason for the charity's Helpline to make a referral to local agencies. When concerns are raised through the Helpline, the NSPCC refers the matter to a…...