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Coun Bob Bibby, left, and Coun Jim Taylor were quizzed by police.

'Bribe' probe councillors Bob Bibby and Jim Taylor temporarily step down from Bury Conservative party

Two Tory councillors at the centre of corruption claims have temporarily stood down from the party.

Both Bob Bibby, 69, the former leader of Bury council, and Jim Taylor, 64, have resigned the whip.

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Firefighters rescue dog stuck on river embankment

A dog was saved by firefighters after it got stuck down an embankment yesterday. The dog was unable to climb back up the river embankment itself after falling down at around 3.15pm close to the park near Chatterton Road, Stubbins

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Woman hospitalised after car collides with lorry in Haslingden

Police were called to Todd Hall Road at around 10.30am. The female driver of the car was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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Police officer charged over death of 26-year-old waitress in Ramsbottom car crash

A police officer has been charged with causing a woman’s death by driving without due care and attention. Brendan Buggie, 38, a member of Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Aid Unit, is also facing a drink-drive charge.

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Video: Businesses get on board Free Press campaign to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days

Ten businesses have already pledged to create apprenticeships following the launch of the Free Press' 100 in 100 campaign.

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Appeal for witnesses after vandals attack cars in Ramsbottom

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Grieving dad in drunken rampage with axe

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Top Bury councillors held in bribery probe

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Great bins debate rolls on

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Rawtenstall artist puts her stamp on tribute to code-breaker Alan Turing

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Rossendale Transport drivers set for strike action

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Pictured: Firefighters tackle blaze in derelict factory in Bacup

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Heartbreak over tragic teenager

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300 smoke alarms fitted after tragedies

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Primary school league tables 2011

The Department of Education has published league tables for primary schools based on Key State Two Test results (also known as SATs) for 2011.

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Video: Free Press newsreel gives insight on Valley life in 1938

In 1938 the world stood on the brink of war – and Haslingden got trounced in the Lancashire League. Images portraying both events are captured on a stunning 15-minute film made by the Rossendale Free Press all that time ago ... and you can see it here.

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2010 Secondary School league tables

Find out how your local school has performed in the the 2010 Secondary School/GCSE/KS4 league tables.

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Rossendale Expats

ARE you a former resident of Rossendale who has moved abroad and who wants to get back in touch with people still living in the town? Do you know of friends or family who have moved overseas and you want to try and track them down? Well here's your chance with our new interactive map ...

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