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Monday Drivetime3:00pm - 6:00pm
with Alexandra and James getting you home on your favourite Drivetime station.
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Retro City6:00pm - 8:00pm
Steven Cummiskey spends some time in Retro City, where we take you back to the good old days. Playing a variety of music, with some gems and obscurities. We also focus on what happens on this day, with number ones, birthday and TV shows airing.
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Join Joe and Courtney every Monday evening for two hours of laughs, trying new things and the latest pop hits.
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Music Mix10:00pm - Midnight
Roch Valley Radio is with you 24/7 with our great mix of music!
Latest Local News
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Heywood takeaway given lowest possible food hygiene ratingA Heywood takeaway has been ordered to make urgent improvements after receiving the lowest possible food hygiene rating during its most recent inspection.
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New pavement parking powers welcomed by GMNew powers given to local councils to crack down on ‘dangerous’ pavement parking come as a ‘relief’ to Greater Manchester campaigners and the partially sighted.
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Andy Burnham defends handling of grooming gang scandalAndy Burnham “100 per cent” stands by his handling of the grooming gang scandal since becoming mayor, and has accused critics of “trying to pull everyone apart”.
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Longfield Centre traders told to move out ahead of demolitionShop owners at the Longfield Centre in Prestwich have been told to leave their premises by April, as the council gears up to bulldoze the precinct for a £100m pound regeneration project.
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The dangers outside a school without a lollipop ladyA concerned mum feels her child is in danger crossing a major road junction without a lollipop lady. Woodland Community Primary School in Heywood has been without a crossing guard since their previous lollipop lady retired almost a year ago.
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New mortgage savings offer relief to local families as rates fall below 4%Households taking out new mortgages in Heywood and Middleton North are seeing lower costs, as typical interest rates have dropped below 4% for the first time in more than two years.
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Norden in Bloom wins fifth Gold and top town honour in RHS competitionNorden has secured a prestigious Gold award for the fifth consecutive year in the RHS North West In Bloom 2025, celebrating the sustained efforts of its volunteers, businesses and local community.
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FCHO secures £110 million to build 600 new affordable homes and upgrade thousands moreHundreds of new affordable homes are planned for Oldham after First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) agreed a £110 million funding deal with Santander UK.
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Rochdale Masters Rugby League recruiting new players ahead of pre-seasonRochdale’s Masters Rugby League team is calling on new and returning players aged 35 and over to get involved as it gears up for pre-season training this January.
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KFOR +25 a Rochdale exhibition marks 25 years of peacekeeping in KosovoA major new photography exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of NATO’s KFOR mission in Kosovo is set to open at Number One Riverside in Rochdale town centre.
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Ukulele loan scheme launched at Langley Library to strike a chord with localsResidents in Rochdale can now borrow ukuleles for free as part of a musical wellbeing initiative launched at Langley Library.
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Rochdale Council confirms resignation of chief executive James BinksRochdale Borough Council has confirmed that chief executive James Binks has resigned from his role, bringing to an end weeks of speculation following his suspension.
Public Notices
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Obituary: Barbara Jacqueline PowerThe Funeral of Barbara Jacqueline Power. Mums funeral will be held on Thursday 22nd January at 12 noon at Blackely Crematorium then onwards to Heywood Cricket Club.
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Obituary: Celebration of Life for Norma SullivanMum and Dad (William, fondly known as Lol) shared many happy years as Landlady and Landlord of The Royal Oak in Ramsbottom during the late '80s and '90s
Local Sports News
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Rochdale Masters Rugby League recruiting new players ahead of pre-seasonRochdale’s Masters Rugby League team is calling on new and returning players aged 35 and over to get involved as it gears up for pre-season training this January.
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Crown Oil Arena pitch rebuild enters final phase ahead of Truro clashWork to replace the pitch at Rochdale AFC’s Crown Oil Arena is ahead of schedule, according to Managing Director Andy Duff.
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Evans hits hat-trick as Shakers run riot with New Year six at StalybridgeBury enjoyed a fantastic start to the new year hitting Stalybridge Celtic for six at Bower Fold on New Year’s Day. A Kai Evans hattrick and goals from Owen Robinson, Leo Graham and debutant Lewis Rawsthorn completed the rout.
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Radcliffe commentator Clive Tyldesley honoured with OBE in New Year listVeteran football broadcaster Clive Tyldesley, who grew up in Radcliffe, has been awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting and charity in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.
UK News
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Ofcom investigating X after reports AI chatbot Grok used to create sexualised images of childrenOfcom has launched a formal investigation into X's AI tool, Grok, over it being used to create sexualised imagery of women and children.
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'Major incident' declared in Kent as thousands without water across South East EnglandTens of thousands of people across South East England are without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
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How Reform could offer ever-ambitious Nadhim Zahawi a new route to the top"He's a serious f****r", was the unvarnished view of one Reform figure about the party's latest high-profile recruit.
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Aberdeen fan who struck and disfigured footballer Jack MacKenzie after throwing seat at game is jailedA football fan who left one of his players with a serious injury and permanent facial disfigurement after throwing part of a seat on to the pitch has been jailed for 18 months.


