Victoria Wood dies aged 62
The Prestwich born comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer.
Dame Judi Dench boosts Victoria Wood statue appeal
Oscar-winning actor Dame Judi Dench has donated £1,000 to help fund for a statue of Victoria Wood in her home town of Bury.
The donation takes the appeal halfway towards its £20,000 target.
Ms Wood's brother Chris Foote Wood said it was a fantastic boost to the appeal.
The Bafta-winning comedian and writer died aged 62 in April.
She was born in Prestwich and lived in Bury until she was 18.
Ms Wood once dismissed the idea of being "national treasure" in favour of Dame Judi.
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Victoria Wood statue in Bury gets the go-ahead
A site for a statue of the much-loved comedian Victoria Wood has been agreed in her home town.
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Victoria Station renamed after comedian for memorial
Manchester's Victoria station will be temporarily re-named Victoria Wood station later as the concourse hosts an hour of music and memories.
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Tributes continue for comedian Victoria Wood
Youngsters say they've been inspired by the late, great Victoria Wood - who's died from cancer aged 62.