Leah Bridge shares her grief and disappointment after her son Albie’s death, while his father receives a one-year sentence. One Year Sentence Not Enough for Death of Albie Speakman Leah Bridge spoke about a tragedy: the death of her young son, Albie Speakman. He was just three years old and playing at his dad’s farm…
A farmer was jailed for one year after accidentally killing his three-year-old son with a tractor on their farm. Farmer Jailed After Tragic Tractor Accident Kills Toddler Son A farmer received a prison sentence for a tragic accident. His three-year-old son died on their farm on July 16, 2022 in Bury. Neil Speakman, age 39,…
Bury Council budget for 2025/26 focuses on protecting services despite funding issues, with a 5% council tax increase implemented. Bury Council Tax Spending Plans for the Next Year Revealed Bury Council decided on their budget for 2025/26. They want to protect services despite funding issues. They faced a big £19.5m financial gap. They reduced it…
A man’s body discovered near Holcombe sports club after a police welfare check; road closed but now reopened. Body Found After Police Respond to Concern on Longsight Road A man’s body was discovered. Police responded to a welfare concern report. This occurred Thursday evening, February 20, near Holcombe sports and tennis club. Many emergency services…
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…