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7 hours ago
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Bury's Simon Yates finishes safely in peloton to seal victory at Giro d'Italia
Bury cyclist Simon Yates sealed victory in the Giro d'Italia following the final stage from the Vatican City to Rome. Yates took a lead of almost four minutes into stage 21 and finished safely in the peloton as Visma-Lease a Bike team-mate Olav Kooij came out on top in a sprint finish. Yates effectively sealed victory on Saturday's penultimate stage when he exorcised his personal demons on the Colle delle Finestre with a stunning solo attack to claim the race leader's pink jersey. READ MORE: BBC Race Across the World star, 24, dies after Stockport car crash READ MORE: School mates partied in Thailand on dream lads holiday - then police met them at Manchester Airport On the mountain where his dreams of victory were shattered by Chris Froome's famous solo breakaway in 2018, Yates turned the tables with a masterclass of his own as his rivals were left to question their own tactics. The 32-year-old rode away from leader Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz on the brutal gradients and the gravel to turn an 81-second deficit and third place into a three minute, 56-second lead over Del Toro. 'I still think it's sinking in,' Yates told TNT Sports after Sunday's finale. 'What a huge moment in my career, the defining moment. 'I've had some good success but I don't think anything comes close. 'I'm just incredibly proud of the whole team in the three weeks and, of course, I've just finished it off so an amazing three weeks. 'It's been a quick turnaround (from Saturday), we got the plane here to Rome and we kept the focus. 'A good chance for Olav today and he pulled it off. I'll celebrate for sure and see what's to come.' With the final stage a largely ceremonial affair, which started with the leading riders meeting Pope Leo XIV, only a serious crash would have denied Yates a second Grand Tour victory following his success in the 2018 Vuelta a Espana. He is the third British rider to win the Giro after Froome in 2018 and Tao Geohegan Hart in 2020.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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BREAKING NEWS British rider Simon Yates WINS the Giro d'Italia after stunning display as he secures second Grand Tour title in Rome processional
British rider Simon Yates has sensationally won the Giro d'Italia after emerging unscathed from the processional stage in Rome on Sunday. Yates produced a ride for the ages on the penultminate stage to snatch the pink jersey from Isaac del Toro and all but ensure his second Grand Tour title. The 32-year-old, who hails from Bury, has become just the third British competitor to win the Giro after Chris Froome in 2018 and Tao Geoghegan Hart in 2020. More to follow. Simon Yates wins the Giro d'Italia 2025 🩷🏆 Simon Yates vince il Giro d'Italia 2025 🩷🏆 🎨 Alessio Giannone #GirodItalia — Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) June 1, 2025
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Animal lovers brave long, wet night in sleepout for great cause
A group of animal lovers raised funds by getting their heads down. Nicola Boyle, 30, Laura Ashton, 35, Dawn Wood, 35, and her 10-year-old daughter Charlie-Mai, took on a 12-hour sleepout for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield. By setting up camp outside Bury's Tesco store on Friday, May 23, they raised more than £1,100 for the charity. Nicola, who has her own dog -walking business, Walkies with Nic, said: 'The idea came after seeing a number of animals brought into the sanctuary as strays. "These animals have most likely come from a once-loving home and find themselves on the streets through no fault of their own, scared, vulnerable, cold, and wet.' She said Bleakholt was the chosen charity because of the hard work it puts into rehabilitating animals and rehoming them. She added: 'The staff and the public were very supportive. "We had people making donations on the night, including a police officer. Everyone was amazing.' So committed was the group, that they braved adverse conditions despite only having sleeping bags to protect them from the elements. 'Although it was warm, we were faced with some awful rain from about midnight right through to 6am,' said Nicola. 'Thankfully we had shelter, however not all animals that get dumped have that luxury and often find themselves abandoned with nothing.' To make a donation to Nicola's fundraising, visit
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Woman walked from Blackpool to Bury via Bolton for heartwarming reason
A woman who walked for more than 14 hours from Blackpool to Bury says it was 'one of the hardest things she's ever done.' Jacqui McCarthy, 54, from Bury undertook the gruelling challenge along with 12 of her friends and family members to raise funds for Bury Hospice after her dad Derek died from bowel cancer. Starting at Little Marton Windmill at 6.30am on May 17, the group walked almost 40 miles through Preston, Blackburn and Bolton before making the final journey to Ainsworth. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Jacqui said: 'It was one of hardest things I've ever done, but we did it. 'We had plenty to chat about on the way and everyone got on well, encouraging each other all the way. 'The weather was scorching and we stopped for ice cream at a little place in Belmont where we got taking to a couple of ramblers who wished us luck. 'The last few miles were especially tough going over some steep hills in Bolton. We each totalled more than 91,000 steps and it was a lovely atmosphere.' They were greeted by cheers from friends and punters when they reached their final destination at the Black Bull pub on Ainsworth Road. Jacqui is no stranger to fundraising, having previously hosted a charity football match and embarking on a sky dive. Jacqui McCarthy and friends walked from Blackpool to Bury (Image: supplied) Derek McCarthy (Image: supplied)READ NEXT: 'They saved my life': Meet the woman undertaking gruelling 5 day trek to help others READ NEXT: Football club youngsters raised thousands for cancer charity She hoping that the team can raise £2,500 for Bury Hospice in memory of her late dad, with the donations yet to be counted. Derek McCarthy from Bury died aged 77 in May last year after being diagnosed with bowl cancer two years earlier. Jacqui continued: 'It was a long hard battle and he fought all the way. ''Home' was his favourite four-letter word and if he hadn't have died at home, he would have gone into Bury Hospice. 'The staff at Fairfield Hospital were amazing with my dad and our family in facilitating him coming home for his final day. 'I wish there was more help for cancer patients out there but every penny we can raise goes to a very good cause.'
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3 days ago
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Inmate's death at Manchester Prison to be investigated
The prison watchdog is investigating the death of an inmate at HMP Manchester two years ago, it has Prison and Probation Ombudsman has issued a notice on its website saying it has started an investigation, pending the outcome of an inquest into the death of Lee Gorst, 35, on 25 April was serving a seven-year jail term for aggravated burglary in Bury on 15 June 2021. He admitted charges of robbery and threatening another person with a bladed article, namely a knife.A Prison Service spokesperson said: "As with all deaths in custody, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman is investigating." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
