The Sparking Clog in Bury is temporarily closing for a £400,000 makeover, set to reopen on March 14th with new features. Greater Manchester Pub to Close for £400,000 Refurbishment The Sparking Clog pub is closing. It’s in Bury, Greater Manchester. They’re spending over £400,000 on upgrades. This community pub is in Radcliffe. The closure is…
A man received a jail sentence for violating a court order restricting contact with his ex partner. Man Jailed for Ignoring Order to Stay Away from Ex Partner A man received a jail sentence. Michael Daly, 39, broke a court order. The order restricted contact with his ex, and he got two and a half…
Korean eatery KimJi in Ramsbottom will close next month after an unsuccessful relocation to Bury. KimJi Restaurant in Ramsbottom Closes After Relocation Fails KimJi restaurant in Ramsbottom is closing. The Korean eatery made the announcement on February 18. Owners shared the news on their Facebook page. They plan to shut down next month. Relocating to…
Oldham’s Fox & Pine wins ‘Best Pub’ for Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. Owners Chris & Michelle celebrate fourth win. Fox & Pine Crowned Greater Manchester Pub of the Year Again Fox & Pine won an award. It has recently won many local and national awards. Chris and Michelle Riley own the pub. CAMRA named it…
Chloe Sandoval jailed in £8m cocaine smuggling plot. She sent panicked messages as the gang was arrested at Manchester Airport. Airport Drug Smuggler Jailed After Panicked Texts Exposed Plot A seventh person got jail time for drug smuggling. They smuggled cocaine worth £8 million into the UK. The drug operation took place at Manchester Airport.…
A woman expresses relief as a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) helps her escape an abusive relationship. Abuse Victim Finds Freedom: Domestic Abuse Order Offers a New Life A woman feels relief after her abuser went to jail. She now feels safe from her ex-partner. A friend reported the abuse to the police, but the…
Mother recalls disbelief after learning of 3 year old Albie Speakman’s tragic death in farm accident in Bury. Albie Speakman Death Mom Thought It Was Sick Joke at First Albie Speakman’s mom thought it was a joke. Someone told her that her three-year-old son died. Albie died in July 2022. A farm machine hit him…
Leah Speakman names her son Ebon Albie after his late brother, Albie, who died in a tragic farm accident. Mother Honors Late Son Albie with Newborn’s Middle Name in Heartfelt Tribute Albie Speakman’s mom named her new son after his late brother. Albie died when he was only three years old. A farm machine hit…
Leah Bridge shares her pain after her son Albie died in a farm accident. She reflects on life and keeping his memory alive. Mum recalls horror after farm accident killed son Albie, three Leah Bridge spoke about her son Albie’s death. Albie died in an accident on their farm after being hit by a farm…
A summary of how Greater Manchester councils’ budget decisions will affect residents through council tax, bins and charges. Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List Councils in Greater Manchester must set budgets by March 11. They need to balance spending and income. This process began after the last budget passed. Now, councillors…