The Latest Breaking News from Ramsbottom

Thick smoke spotted near Ramsbottom after 'BBQ gone wrong'

No injuries were reported

Manchester Evening News · May 1, 2022

'It may look wonderful in Beverly Hills but not in Ramsbottom': Opinion divided over spectacular new home

'How on earth could this be recommended for approval. Even a child could look at these designs and say ‘that doesn’t look right'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022

Part of iconic Ramsbottom pub building set to be converted into 24-hour animal hospital

Medivet hope to convert the rear of the historic pub building to provide round-the-clock care for pets

Manchester Evening News · Apr 25, 2022

Donation centre set up for people in Bury to help Ukraine war refugees

There's a donation drive in Ramsbottom

Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2022

Manchester Chef of the Year to leave Ramsbottom fave Baratxuri

Rachel Stockley will be taking time out to 'find a new path'

Manchester Evening News · Feb 11, 2022

Are they snobs? What Mancunians think about Ramsbottom high street shop front row

The ongoing debate is an intriguing mixture of mirth, incredulity and heartfelt passion

Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2022

Woman dies in hospital after being hit by car in Ramsbottom

The woman, in her 70s, tragically died in hospital just hours after the incident

Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2022

'I'm not a snob but it's bloody horrible': Locals criticise town's new store - but its owner doesn't care

One woman said the shop ‘looks like it fits into Cheetham Hill or Strangeways area'

Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2022

In Britain it helps to be a little eccentric

Last week's column concerning traditional British food unfortunately failed to mention one of the highlights of the year, the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, held every September in Ramsbottom, near Manchester. It dates back to the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century between the House of Lancaster (red…

Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2022

Woman fuming over price of Tesco lamb becomes talk of the town

Plenty of sympathy for husband Clive, who shopped for the meat

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022