Radcliffe brook bursts banks and firefighters work hard to stop flood water affecting businesses
Vale Street in Radcliffe (Picture: Google Maps) A BROOK in Radcliffe burst its banks yesterday as firefighters worked to stop flood water affecting a number of small businesses. Crews from Bolton Central were sent to Vale Street at around 1.35pm and worked hard to stop the flood water causing damage to properties. They used specialist equipment to stop the flood water and were in attendance until the early hours of this morning. In total, between 5pm yesterday and 6am this morning Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) received 121 calls and attended 84 incidents, includin...