Bury

Greater Manchester’s spooky steam trains are returning this Halloween

A journey into the unknown awaits.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 7th September 2026

Spooky season is right around the corner, and one of Greater Manchester’s most-popular Halloween events is returning.

What’s Halloween without East Lancashire Railway‘s (ELR) eerie ghost trains at this point? Generally selling out each year, the heritage railway’s Halloween Trains always prove to be top of the Halloween bucket list for people looking for some ‘spooktacular fun’ once the scariest time of year rolls around.

And 2026 is expected to be no different… in fact, it’ll be even creepier than normal, because the scream train has had a spooky makeover.

You can expect flickering lights, eerie sounds, creepy surprises, and perhaps a very unwelcome visitor climbing aboard.

Those brave enough at lending the Monster Squad a helping hand at banishing ghosts and ghouls will be whisked away on a haunted steam engine through the atmospheric Greater Manchester countryside.

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Before you join them though, you’ll need to prove you have what it takes by making it through the Halloween Walkthrough on the footbridge with a fair few jump scares.

Once you reach the platform, you’ll be greeted by Halloween favourites, Vampire Brian and Veronica the Witch, who’ll prepare you for your terrifying train trip with a song, a dance, and probably a scream or two.

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Spooky steam train rides through Greater Manchester are returning this Halloween / Credit: ELR

As you take in the autumn sights and delights of the local countryside out the historic steam train’s windows on your journey, there’ll be lots of spooky entertainment and music along the way, and as always, screaming and singalongs are to be expected – and encouraged – as this is all part of the experience.

Families are also encouraged to ‘show off your spookiest fancy dress’ on the day too, and if you make it to the end, then a goody bag for every child ‘full of tricks and treats’ awaits.

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The Halloween Ghost Trains are happening over an extended weekend in late October, running from Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 October.

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Tickets are now on sale, starting from just £15 per person, and you can book here.

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Bury

Police appeal launched as man, 51, dies MONTHS after M60 crash

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal launched as man, 51, dies MONTHS after M60 crash

A man in his 50s has tragically died several months after a collision on the M60, with a renewed police appeal launched this week.

At the time of the crash in July, none of the injuries sustained were believed to be life-changing or threatening.

But sadly, a 51-year-old man who was the driver of one of the vehicles involved has passed away recently.

Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for information about the M60 crash.

The road traffic collision took place at 9.13pm on Wednesday 1 July, between two vehicles between junction 16 and 17 of the M60, in Bury.

Emergency services at the time reported that none of the injuries were life-changing or life-threatening.

All the vehicle occupants have been identified, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances into the man’s death.

Police have said that his death cannot be definitively linked to the collision at this stage and work is ongoing to determine the exact cause and nature.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the collision is urged to contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3829 of 1 July 2026. Reports can also be made via the Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Bury

Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury

A woman has tragically died after being hit by a lorry in Bury yesterday afternoon.

At around 3.45pm on Tuesday 6 October, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Radcliffe.

The collision was between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West.

Tragically, the pedestrian – a woman in her 50s – passed away at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

A large cordon was in place yesterday and road has remained closed this morning.

Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for information.

They said: “At around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 6 October 2026) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West, Radcliffe.

“Emergency services attended but sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, passed away at the scene.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with information including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2299 of 06.10.26. Reports can also be made via our website of the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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