James J. Mutch

England

Digital Audience and Content Editor at Bury Times

Digital audience and content editor for @BuryTimes who often tweets about @Everton!

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Articles

'I was delighted and humbled': Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable knighted

1 week ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Sir Stephen is one of the most experience senior officers in the country, having joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1988, moving on to roles in Merseyside Police, the Metropolitan Police, Durham Constabulary and South Yorkshire Police which, during his tenure as Chief Constable, became the most improved force in the country for three consecutive years.
Three Bury people awarded in King's Birthday Honours List

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Three people from Bury have been awarded in the King's Birthday Honours List. Dr Marcel De Matas, the former chair of Bury Football Club, will become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to football. Captain John Joseph William Thornhill, national parade marshall at the Royal British Legion, will also be awarded an MBE for services to the ex-service community and to national events.
Dedicated support worker wins Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Tracy Fielding, who works at Persona Care and Support in Bury, scooped the prize with ticket number 24594. She has been a committed member of the care community since 2011, bringing her skills and compassion to those she supports. In 2015, she moved to Persona, where she plays a vital role. Her current position sees her providing essential 24-hour support to a Bury woman, a testament to her commitment and caring nature.
Music students to perform in lunchtime concert in Bury

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Bury Parish Church (Image: Google Maps) A couple of music students will be performing in Bury this week. Elijah and Bowen from Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester will be playing works by Beethoven, Liszt, Schubert, Chaminade and Chopin at Bury Parish Church on Friday.
Plumbing and heating engineer wins Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw

3 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Kyle Towers, who works at the council's Bradley Fold depot and has been involved in the draw since it began, has scooped the prize. The draw team went to the depot to surprise Kyle - who will celebrate 20 years of service for the council in August - about his win. He is responsible for maintaining council homes across the borough. With his daughter turning four in June, there may be a few presents in store for her now and he and his wife Karen are looking forward to a family holiday.
Hundreds arrested and more than dozen knives seized as part of crackdown

3 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) joined other forces across the country from May 19 to 25 as part of Operation Sceptre, which tackles knife crime. As part of the action week, GMP officers carried out 28 warrants as well as weapon sweeps, school sessions and knife arches. Other activity during the week of action also included visits to retail premises that have knives for sale as officers advised staff on the best way to store these and the policies for selling them.
Harpist who has played in front of royalty to perform in Bury this week

3 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Harpist Eira Lynn Jones (Image: Supplied) A talented musician who has played in front of royalty and delivered workshops across the world will be performing in Bury this week. Welsh harpist Eira Lynn Jones will play in a lunchtime concert at Bury Parish Church at 12.30pm on Friday. Eira combines the three strands of her illustrious career as performer, teacher and composer.
Joy for plant hire worker after Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw win

1 month ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Steve Brooks, who works as a plant fitter and delivery driver for Cross Plant Hire and has been with the business for two and a half years, claimed the prize with ticket number 24295. The company, based in Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, is an official supporter of the draw, with it holding 10 tickets since June last year. All of the tickets are allocated to staff. When Steve was told he won, he was "genuinely surprised and really happy".
Saxophone players to perform in lunchtime concert in Bury

1 month ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Gillian Blair and Nathan Mertens met in 2015 while studying at the Université Européenne de Saxophone in Gap, France They recently made their debut performance together in Tokyo, Japan, and this week's performance at Bury Parish Church is part of their UK 2025 concert tour. The pair have commissioned several new works for two saxophones and piano from composers including Lucy Armstrong (UK), Zack Browning (America), Rob Buckland (UK) and Andrew Boss (America).
CGI images released as library ground floor set to be turned into enterprise centre

1 month ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Funded by the government (£1.9m) and Bury Council (£900,000), the enterprise centre in Radcliffe will provide "much-needed flexible working space, along with meeting rooms and business support services". The Radcliffe Library building site in Stand Lane will also help small businesses start up and grow. The conversion will begin after a site compound has been established to support the contractor’s day-to-day operations.