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Victory for people power as store plan is rejected

Campaigners are claiming a victory for people power after plans for a new supermarket were knocked back – for the second time. An application to replace Miles Bakery in Unsworth with a 398sq metre store and car park were first refused last February due to road safety concerns.

Never forget: Rose tribute to tragic Anne Frank on Holocaust Memorial Day

A rose dedicated to the memory of Anne Frank has been planted in Manchester to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, which was taking place today. The flower was planted at a ceremony in memory of those who died during the genocide.

Council considering bid for tip

Bury council is still leading the way to buy the old Prestwich tip. At a meeting of the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority last week, the council asked for more details about the site, although a final decision has not yet been made.

Anglers wade in to clean up neglected fishing lake

A neglected lake that used to be teeming with fish is to be restored to its former glory. Over the past five years Drinkwater Park Lake in Prestwich has become unkempt and fish stocks have dwindled from thousands to the low hundreds.

GP’s joy at expedition of a lifetime

A GP is celebrating after completing the expedition of a lifetime. Dr Rory O’Connor, 44, took part in the South Pole Jubilee Expedition, a gruelling 50-day journey in freezing temperatures which followed the same route as Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen did 100 years ago.
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Bury are on the up as derby looms

Bury are on the up as derby looms
Bury captain Steve Schumacher insists he is not interested in payback during Saturday’s derby at Rochdale – the Shakers just want to win it for themselves.
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You can now send your pictures of Prestwich to our dedicated group on photo sharing website Flickr. Click here to see the pictures submitted there, and find out how to submit your own.
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2010 Secondary School league tables

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