RAMSBOTTOM'S Christmas Street Markets are back with a bang - and are set to be bigger and better than ever.

By popular demand, Bridge Street will be closed to traffic to ensure shoppers can browse around the stalls in safety.

Markets will be held on the three Sundays leading up to Christmas on December 5, 12 and 19 from 10am to 4pm.

Speciality shops will be open with stallholders and shopkeepers dressing up in period costumes.

A wide range of quality shops and restaurants will also be open for business in Ramsbottom town centre.

For trading opportunities contact Bury Markets management team on 0161 253 6520. Positions can be secured when they are booked and paid for in advance.