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Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom sits on the course of the River Irwell and is one of Bury's most popular tourism destinations because of its rural setting in the West Pennine Moors. The centre of Ramsbottom is served by the East Lancashire Railway and the town is home to the popular Ramsbottom chocolate festival and the world black pudding throwing championships. The towering Peel Monument on Holcombe Moor, a memorial to the founder of the modern-day police service, Sir Robert Peel, attracts thousands of visitors.

The cosy Greater Manchester pub 'absolutely buzzing' to be named best restaurant at prestigious awards
Pubs and bars
The pub is celebrating its fifth birthday this year with a win at the This Is Manchester awards
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'I gave birth to premature twins the day before our babymoon - we were told to say goodbye to one of them'
Ramsbottom
"We weren't allowed to see them, touch them, hold them"
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'You did Rammy proud': Locals react as popular Ramsbottom restaurant closes doors for good
Ramsbottom
'Health is wealth, and for that reason, and that reason alone, we are walking away with our heads held high'
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BBC Boiling Point: the REAL chef who stars in the kitchen
BBC
Viewers may spot an award-winning chef in the BBC series from episode two onwards
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Mink's 'brutal massacre' kills hens and brings grandma's 'Cluckingham Palace' to a tragic end
Ramsbottom
"They are very brutal... they completely massacre them"
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Hundreds turn out to watch this year's Black Pudding Throwing Championships
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The old age tradition draws many to the town in Bury
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Thousands of spectators line the streets as the Tour of Britain kicks off in Greater Manchester
Manchester City Centre
A star-studded peloton raced over a 163km route around Greater Manchester before a sprint finish on Deansgate
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12 brilliant things to do in Greater Manchester this September
Things to do Manchester
There's a number of big events taking place in Manchester this September
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'Every day I wake up and remember that I have killed somebody. I am so sorry'
Courts
Eileen Foey ran over Michael Blofield as he crossed North Park Drive in Blackpool
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The campsite hidden in the woods near Greater Manchester serving wood-fired pizza
Tourism
It has luxury bell tents for those who like their home comforts and firepits you can toast marshmallows over
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All the cafes and bakeries that have closed in Greater Manchester this year
Manchester Cafes
Just this week, another bakery has shuttered its doors for good
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Teenager rushed to hospital after stabbing in park
Ramsbottom
Police have released a description of a male they want to speak to about the attack
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Inside the dream Grand Designs-style home in Greater Manchester surrounded by stunning countryside views
Bury
This remote barn house is the perfect rural escape
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New Ramsbottom chocolate shop to open on site of former Chocolate Café
Ramsbottom
“We love the idea that Ramsbottom is all about chocolate"
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Woman in her 20s arrested as cannabis and £3k cash seized in Ramsbottom
Bury
'We are doing all we can to disrupt and dismantle the supply of drugs'
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The town became trendy, the high street was booming. Then it got 'scary', fast
Bury
"When I opened the shop, I thought this is a great place because there is lots of things going on and great footfall. That has changed so much. If you were looking at opening a shop in Ramsbottom now, I don't think you would do it"
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Camilla cut-outs, Union Jack dresses and big crowds: Greater Manchester's Coronation street parties in pictures
Coronation of King Charles III
The party spirit was strong across Greater Manchester
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“A massive loss to Rammy” - shoppers 'gutted' as Chocolate Cafe announces closure
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"The cost of living crisis is hitting us at both ends," said owner Philip Hargreaves
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Ramsbottom's famous Chocolate Cafe to close after 15 years
Ramsbottom
'It's not news that hospitality is on the brink of collapse and despite every effort, we just can't continue'
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"We can't believe it": Elated couple filmed getting engaged at Manchester Marathon finish line react to viral clips
Manchester Marathon
"Niall was adamant on finishing the race with me but I didn't think anything of it"
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'Extraordinary' and 'one of a kind' husband and mountain rescue volunteer loses cancer battle
Ramsbottom
'He fought strong and hard until the very end and we all miss him dearly.'
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Much-loved Ramsbottom restaurant Levanter has closed down
Ramsbottom
Owners Joe and Fiona Botham thanked customers for nine years of patronage
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The 50 best pubs in Greater Manchester
Manchester Pubs
These are the greatest hostelries in the greatest city in the world
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The street where people say they 'won't survive' if traffic is allowed to go down it
Ramsbottom
"We’ve been presented with pretty much a fait accompli despite our best efforts to find compromise"
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