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Ramsbottom features again in The Times Best Places to Live – Episode 133

April 14, 2019 by Lee 2 Comments

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Once again, Ramsbottom has featured in The Times best places to live article. I believe we have slipped a little, maybe two or three places as we’re currently 9th for the whole of the North West region. I think we were sixth last year.

You might be wondering how The Times comes up with their list of “Best Places”, well I was too, so I had a look into it. This is what they say:

“We use robust statistics, consider a wide range of factors, from jobs, schools and broadband speed to culture, community spirit and local shops, and combine it all with our expertise and insight.”

Signature Bar Reopens – Episode 132

April 2, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

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It has been a crazy week for Andy Smith, owner of Signature Bar.

On Thursday he was shocked to find that he was unable to get into his own bar. On this episode I speak to him to find out what happened and where he goes from here.

Ramsbottom Scoops British Icon for Christmas 2019

April 1, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

Judith Chalmers – She’s not over the hill.

Since being ditched after 18 years of light switch-ons in her hometown of Stockport in favour of Chico (of Time fame) from the X-Factor, Rammy has swooped to poach the greatest of British icons.

83 year old Judith was unavailable to comment but insiders says she’s keen to show Stockport what they are missing..by reuniting the cast of Wish you Were Here. This seems to be fitting, given the numbers of times Ramsbottom features in “best places to live” guides. This hasn’t gone over too well with the residents of Stockport however.

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Chocablocked! Planned Roadworks could spell chaos for Chocolate Fans

March 25, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

We’re no stranger to roadworks here in Ramsbottom (sadly), but what’s different this time is there are some roadworks planned which could clash with the Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival! The worst time possible, when we should be expecting “HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS!”

The only DOUBLEDECKER you see down bridge street will be the one covered in chocolate cleverly crafted into an artisan muffin!

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Update: Resolved Power Cut affects many areas of Bury

March 24, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

Update: Electricity North West are now reporting the issue as resolved on Twitter, however it appears to have disappeared from their website.

Update #BL8 #Bury, we have now restored all supplies, thank you for your patience – Nette
— ElectricityNorthWest (@ElectricityNW) March 24, 2019

It’s a nightmare scenario, you’re just about to sit down with your tea to watch Antiques Roadshow when the world goes dark!

No, this isn’t a Brexit scenario (although if you’re to believe some information, this could be on the cards in the future). What’s happened is the power has gone out. Here on my road it was only off for less than a second (however this happened three times), but it was enough to reset most of the digital clocks in the house.