Ramsbottom23 Feb 2026Special educational needs system 'broken', say parentsTwo parents whose children have complex educational needs welcome the government's new reforms.23 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Piglet 'that loves zoomies' enjoying his new homePercy, a miniature black-and-white Juliana cross piglet, is able to sit, twirl and walk on a lead.23 Feb 202621 Feb 2026Loo roll factory turns waste into animal beddingThe Ramsbottom mill has found another use for some of the waste made during the recycling process21 Feb 20269 Dec 2025Crash and flooding causing motorway delaysNational Highways warns drivers to expect long delays after a barrier was damaged in a crash.9 Dec 202514 Sep 2025World black pudding championship throwers take aimHundreds gather in Ramsbottom for the Black Pudding Throwing World Championships.14 Sep 20259 Sep 2025One-way system plan dropped after public outrageBury Council says the proposed measures caused people to worry about worsening congestion.9 Sep 20253 Jul 2025'I feel judged when I use my Blue Badge' Amy White, who has Crohn's disease, says she notices strangers judging her for having a blue badge.3 Jul 202523 Jun 2025Elderly 'hopeful' after home visits tackle lonelinessTalking Generations campaign brings babies and toddlers to care homes in a bid to help loneliness.23 Jun 202526 Apr 2025Letter to RAF darling found in uniform 80 years onThe letter, signed by Jean, says she is counting the days until her "darling" returns for Christmas.26 Apr 2025...