Ramsbottom news from the Lancashire Telegraph

Ramsbottom landmark pub set to re-open

2:18pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

A landmark pub is being re-opened by a father and son team.

MP in appeal for imperial

3:36pm Friday 25th May 2012

RAMSBOTTOM MP David Nuttall has prompted the House of Commons to guarantee the future of Britain’s imperial measurement system.

Edenfield PC faces death charge

4:48pm Thursday 24th May 2012

A POLICE officer is to stand trial in November accused of causing the death of 26-year-old woman by driving carelessly while over the alcohol limit.

Rossendale dad runs for son's memory

9:00pm Thursday 10th May 2012

A RETIRED television announcer from Rossendale will mark his 75th birthday by running the Bupa Great Manchester Run in memory of his late son.

Volunteer helped find missing Edenfield man

7:30pm Thursday 10th May 2012

A VOLUNTEER who found a missing Edenfield man has said he ‘just wanted to hand him over alive‘.

Fundraising will safeguard Ramsbottom Festival

6:00pm Thursday 10th May 2012

THE Ramsbottom Festival may be four months away but fundraising begins next week to safeguard the fest-ival’s future.

Rossendale Radio public meeting tomorrow

12:45pm Wednesday 9th May 2012

A PUBLIC meeting will be held tomorrow for those wishing to restore a community radio station in Rossendale.

One third of council seats up for election

9:37am Thursday 3rd May 2012

THOUSANDS of voters will go to the polls in today’s local elections where Labour seek to strengthen their control of Bury Council.

‘Soap stars’ aim to raise hospice cash

9:37am Thursday 3rd May 2012

A RAMSBOTTOM business is getting in a lather to raise money for Bury Hospice.

Great Harwood X Factor from Great Harwood charged

10:45am Friday 27th April 2012

X FACTOR reject Emma Chawner and two members of her family have made an appearance in court.

Traffic delays in the M66

2:12pm Tuesday 3rd April 2012

MOTORISTS faced up to 30 minutes of delays on the M66 northbound carriageway from Junction two to Ramsbottom from around 1.30pm yesterday (Tuesday).

Lifesaving doctor from Ramsbottom receives national award

5:00pm Monday 19th March 2012

A RAMSBOTTOM doctor has received a national award for making a diagnosis that saved the lives of an expectant mum and her unborn baby.

Policeman appears in court on Ramsbottom death driving charge

3:52pm Wednesday 15th February 2012

A POLICE officer accused of causing the death of a Ramsbottom restaurant worker has appeared in court.

Former Ramsbottom United winger Matthew Edgington in charity bungee jump

3:59pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

A FORMER footballer for an East Lancashire side is turning fearless fundraiser to raise vital cash for a north-west hospital.

Warning after cars in Ramsbottom targeted

3:16pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

CAR owners in Ramsbottom are warned to keep their eyes peeled after vandals severely damaged two vehicles.