15+ hour, 7+ min ago   (664+ words) US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying “negative forces” were “bringing up things that won’t happen”, after calls by industry bosses to slow down development. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (256+ words) A Bury business has helped drive more than £88 million in revenue. FM Outsource, which operates from Imperial House in Bury and provides technology-enabled customer service, contributed to the success of Isher Capital’s UK outsourcing portfolio. The company supports clients through…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (174+ words) Bury Council is hosting a new recruitment event to help connect jobseekers with employers across the borough. The Bury Works Recruitment Event is designed to create opportunities for people to find work, connect with others and further their careers. Whether…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (638+ words) The boss of the UK’s main air traffic control provider will face a grilling from the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as widespread disruption continues with hundreds of flights cancelled following a technical issue. Flight monitoring website Flightradar24 said 1,300 flights to and…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (179+ words) The Bury Times The latest food hygiene ratings for Bury restaurants Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating sign (Image: FSA) The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bury restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (209+ words) A singing competition in Bury is searching for the UK’s next Pub Idol. Proper Pub Idol 2026, sponsored by VK and Take! Tequila will see venues across the town hosting weekly heats to find the nation’s best community singers. The pub…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (616+ words) The boss of an air traffic control provider said he “always” accepts “full responsibility” after a technical issue caused huge disruption to flights. Nats, which provides air traffic control services to 15 UK airports, said in a statement that recovery had…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (724+ words) A growing Bury coffee shop is expanding its premises and creating new opportunities for young people as it looks to become a community hub for residents of all ages. The Daily Grind Coffee Co, based on Parson's Lane, Bury, has…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (369+ words) A care home in Whitefield has applied for permission to expand by building three new bedrooms, in a proposal that would increase its capacity to 27 residents. Hamilton Care Home, on Bury New Road, Whitefield, has submitted plans for a single-storey…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (536+ words) A father and his two daughters from Radcliffe will take centre stage at HOYS after securing places at the prestigious equestrian event. Well-known equine vet Simon Constable and his daughters Zara and Izzy will be travelling to Birmingham next month…...