Local News from Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

Two dead after light aircraft crash near Littleborough

Two men have died after a light aircraft crashed into farmland near Littleborough at around 11am on Tuesday 3 February.
Bury Independents to stand five candidates in May local elections

Five community campaigners will stand for election under the Bury Independents banner in the Bury Council local elections in May, with candidates confirmed across five wards in the borough.
Light aircraft crash reported in Littleborough as emergency services attend

A major emergency response is under way after a light aircraft crashed near Hollingworth Lake in Littleborough, with two people believed to have been on board.
Three new neighbourhoods, 6,000 more homes

Details of a plan to build three new neighbourhoods in Bury with almost 6,000 homes have been revealed.