New two-story building with seven apartments planned near Heaton Park, close to Metrolink stop in Prestwich. Apartment Block Near Metrolink to Overlook Heaton Park, Bury They want to build apartments near Heaton Park. The planned building site is currently empty land and sits on Bury Old Road near Whittaker Lane; it is close to the…
Dokes Pizzeria in Prestwich is closing on March 9th after two years, citing financial challenges. Prestwich Restaurant Dokes Pizzeria Announces Sudden Closure Hey, guess what happened in Prestwich? Dokes Pizzeria is closing down. It’s been open for two and a half years. Michael Clay owns it; he also runs Elnecot in Ancoats. He says they…
Greater Manchester boasts eight winners at the Nation’s Curry Awards 2025, celebrating the UK’s best curry restaurants. Manchester Restaurants Shine at Nation’s Curry Awards 2025 The Nation’s Curry Awards happened in Manchester. They celebrated the UK’s best curry spots. Eight restaurants won awards, and these winners are from Greater Manchester. The awards honor hard work…
Bury faces a 5% council tax rise and parking charges at free car parks. This aims to address funding challenges and protect services. Bury Council Tax Increase Planned Amid New Parking Charges The council wants a funding review. Service demand is climbing, especially adult social care. Bury Council considers charging at some free car parks.…
Council tax increase is expected. Street lighting may dim. Car park charges could be introduced to balance the budget. Bury Council Tax Rise Likely Plus Parking Charges and Lighting Changes Bury Council plans some budget changes. They might dim street lights, and car park charges may also appear. The council wants a balanced budget for…
Fake parking signs saying “residents only” have popped up on Scholes Walk; nobody knows who installed them. Mystery Residents Only Parking Signs Appear in Prestwich, England Hey, listen to this funny story! Fake parking signs popped up in Prestwich. They’re on a street called Scholes Walk, and the signs say “residents only parking.” But the…