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Sunday – 12th September 2010 Experience up-close the style and glamour of the 1920s through to the 1970s with a wonderful display of different motor vehicles, all of which have been beautifully restored to their former glory. Sunday 12th September will see over 70 vintage and classic vehicles descend on the newly... Read More Vintage Vehicle Gathering

Proud traders on Bury’s famous market are the latest people to take the Made in Bury pledge. The market itself was the first business to sign up to the pledge, which asks local residents, people who work in the borough, visitors and students to say why they are proud to belong in Bury and what they will do in the... Read More Market traders say they are proud to belong.

Five new retailers have signed up to take some of the remaining space at The Rock in Bury - meaning the centre is now 85 per cent let. The lettings follow the news that the £350m retail and leisure scheme has now passed the one million-visitor mark. This means that The Rock is now home to: Menswear fashion... Read More Five retailers rockin’ in Bury.

Students in Bury go from strength to strength after they chalked up another year of record-breaking GCSE results. The percentage of young people achieving five A*-C grade passes has increased by five per cent, from 75 per cent in 2009 – itself a record - to 80 per cent this year. This compares to the national average... Read More Record GCSE results for Bury students

Bury based restaurants , businesses and community projects have been nominated for this year's Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards provide a benchmark for excellence in the hospitality industries throughout Greater Manchester. The Judges had some tough decisions... Read More Bury based food outlets and projects are nominated for award.

After featuring in the Guardian newspaper’s Top 10 list for markets earlier in the year, Harry’s Muffin stall on Bury Market has featured in another Top 10 list. This week the Guardian listed the ten best ‘cracking bakers in the North of England’ and Harry’s Muffins situated on Edward Block... Read More Bury Market bags another Top 10!

One of Bury’s most famous buildings could receive a facelift to make sure it is fit for future generations of visitors. Peel Tower, which looms over East Lancashire on Holcombe Hill, needs work to make it safer and weatherproof. The landmark tower was built as a memorial to Sir Robert Peel. A Grade II Listed... Read More Long Tower Over Us!

Gardeners are keeping their green fingers crossed that Bury can win a North West in Bloom award for the seventh year running. The council has been joined by schools, residents, community groups and businesses to make the town look good. Judges from North West in Bloom came to Bury (on July 28) to assess whether Bury... Read More Can Bury win North West in Bloom for 7 years in a row?

The Green Flag is now flying proudly over every single one of Bury’s main parks. In the national awards, Bury retained all 11 of its existing Green Flags – and also notched up a 12th, Hoyles Park in East Bury, at the first attempt. This is one of the highest success ratios in the country. Councillor Dorothy... Read More Green Flags at the dozen in Bury!

A TV show starring Bury actress and comedienne Victoria Wood has brought the town success at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. The council’s parks and countryside service and a team of volunteers from Whitefield Horticultural Society have won a Silver Gilt award at the prestigious show with a floral display inspired... Read More Dinner Ladies dish up success at Tattton

Urban Moves International Dance Festival 2010 Friday 23 – Sunday 25 July The third Urban Moves, an international dance festival with a difference opened the weekends events with a special preview performance in Bury town centre today. With an outstanding line- up of dance from the UK and Europe.... Read More Bury says let's Dance!

On Friday 16 July over 200 people signed up to the Made in Bury pledge at a special event in the Mill Gate shopping centre. Local residents, people who work in the borough, visitors and students signed the pledge to say why they are proud to belong in Bury and what they will do in... Read More Over 200 people say they are proud to belong to Bury!

The Rock has opened to the public in spectacular style with a community launch event. 7,500 people arrived to watch the launch and thousands of shoppers are expected to come down to the new shopping and leisure destination to mark the event and join in with a packed programme of celebrations. Over 180 local children paraded... Read More The Rock has landed in Bury.

Friday 16 July was a special day for Bury with the launch of the new £350 million The Rock shopping  and leisure. The streets were packed with people looking at the new shops and restaurants and many attended for the special opening ceremony. Take a look at the pictures below to find... Read More Bury's Rockin!

Urban Moves International Dance Festival 2010 Friday 23 – Sunday 25 July This July, the third Urban Moves, an international dance festival with a difference returns to Manchester and Bury, with an outstanding line- up of dance from the UK and Europe. Urban Moves has put together three days of professional,... Read More Urban Dance Moves Festival comes to Bury