Police have arrested one person in Whitefield on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after they brought the suspect's vehicle to a stop.

The Chancellor has warned against risks to financial stability in the UK after the economy unexpectedly grew in March, official figures show. Rachel Reeves responded to new growth figures to say “now ...

The Prime Minister’s former deputy did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not ‘trigger’ a contest.

Burberry has swung back to profit after the luxury fashion firm’s bet on Gen Z shoppers and move to revive its British heritage paid off, but it flagged worries over a possible Iran war impact on ...

The UK economy has recorded the strongest quarterly growth in a year over the first three months of 2026 with a surprise spurt in activity after the Iran war began, figures show. Gross Domestic ...

Two Radcliffe AC members hit the fells once again this Saturday for the Five Trigs, a 19-mile self-navigated course with 3,000 feet of ...

Emmerdale fans are set to welcome two new faces in the coming months. The fresh arrivals are expected later this year to strengthen two of the show's families - the Tates and the Sugdens. Emmerdale ...

Pink Floyd is the latest rock band to be honoured by The Royal Mint with new coins celebrating the iconic British band.

Walkers has launched a range of crisps inspired by the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, with flavours influenced by countries competing in the tournament. The crisps are already available in shops across ...

Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the hit ITV show, says he’s not retiring from Coronation Street just yet.

In his latest Bury Times column, Bury Hospice CEO Stuart Richardson has thanked the people who raised thousands of pounds through two events.

The Rock in Bury invites charities to apply for its 2026 partner scheme, offering a year of fundraising support and public awareness opportunities.