Celebrity ice dancing champion Suzanne Shaw is back in familiar surroundings this week.
The 26-year-old is one of the stars donning the blades at the MEN Arena for the Dancing on Ice - Tour 2008 - just a short skate away from her native Bury.
The ex-St Gabriel's High pupil won the TV show earlier this year, beating Hollyoaks actor Chris Fountain.
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Lining up with them will be other stars such as Gareth Gates, Linda Lusardi, Kyran Bracken, Clare Buckfield, David Seaman and Bonnie Langford.
Olympic Gold medallists Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will also treat the audience to a routine while there will be judges panel made up of Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner and Nicky Slater together with a special guest judge.
More than 100 people work behind the scene for every performance, and the medical staff includes two physiotherapists and two paramedics.
The show began yesterday and runs until Sunday). For tickets, show timings and further information, visit dancingonice
tour.co.uk or to book, call 08700 112626.
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