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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paige Oldfield

Life in the pretty Greater Manchester town which is being 'ruined' by one thing

Nestled within the snowy rolling hills of the Pennine countryside lies the quaint town of Littleborough.

With Manchester just a short train ride away and an abundance of independent shops, bars and restaurants, it’s no wonder locals are glad to call the flourishing town home.

Located just three miles east of Rochdale, Littleborough can be found set beneath sweeping hills and wild moorland – providing picturesque settings for wintry walks, cycling or horse-riding. In 2001, Littleborough and its suburbs of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bride had a population of just 13,807.

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