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The Conservative Party has unveiled seven new candidates for council wards in Bury, as it pushes forward with its campaign for the 2026 local elections.

Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver is inviting people across the borough to share their favourite local spots as part of a unique creative project.

A Wetherspoons pub in a former cinema is set for a refurbishment reflecting its storied past.

Claims that one of Bury main shopping thoroughfares has become ‘a residential street’ have been made in objections to a new restaurant’s application for an alcohol licence.

Heywood Cricket Club pulled off an unforgettable win over Milnrow on Sunday to take home the GMCL Championship Cup, thanks to a stunning final over that saw three wickets fall in four balls.

Rising MMA star finishes every match in under a minute to take title at ADCC Dublin

A Middleton gymnastics club with more than 40 years of history has moved into a new state-of-the-art home, thanks to a £900,000 council-backed investment.

“Very pleased to see this news,” says Frith, one of 96 MPs who urged urgent medical evacuation for Palestinian children

Jeremy Corbyn is holding an event in Oldham to pitch his new political party to local constituents.

A former glass and furniture showroom just 50 metres from a Metrolink stop could be converted into 20 flats.

Community left shaken as church halts worship and outreach groups following break-in

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing begins clearance of structurally unsound Claybank Street properties, with future redevelopment under consideration.

Rochdale has opened the first of four new residential homes for children in care, part of a £3.4m investment to keep young people closer to their families and communities.

One of Lancashire’s busiest routes has been shut this morning after an articulated lorry overturned and smashed through the central reservation.

Reservoir levels fall below average across Greater Manchester, with United Utilities stepping up water-saving push as Rochdale faces summer surge

Bakers, games and a runaway gazebo mark Mayor’s Charity Fun Day as a hit with families.

Eight cyclists have completed a 240-mile ride from Rochdale to London, raising more than £36,000 for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

A service of reflection was held at the town's Second World War Memorial to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

A commemorative tree was planted by the Commonwealth War Graves area during Friday’s tributes to the end of the Second World War.

Families gathered in Bury yesterday as the Fusilier Museum commemorated 80 years since VJ Day with community events and the launch of a new wartime exhibition.

Plans to replace the historic roof of Rochdale’s Grade II listed Touchstones Arts and Heritage Centre have been given the go-ahead, marking the next step in a multi-million pound renovation to transform the site into a major creative hub.

Sitting on the edge of Greater Manchester, at the foot of the Pennines, sits a town and a village bisected by the M62 motorway.

A wide ranging £100M redevelopment of Prestwich centre is underway which will eventually see the creation of a market hall that opens straight onto a village square.

Young people across Rochdale and Middleton are celebrating life-changing university offers and job wins after receiving their college results on Thursday.

Rochdale Sixth Form College has once again confirmed its place among the UK’s top sixth form institutions after reporting a 99.2% A Level pass rate and nearly half of university-bound students heading to elite institutions.

A morning of pride and celebration unfolded at Rochdale Sixth Form College as students, parents, and staff gathered to mark an exceptional A Level results day filled with ambition and success.

Dozens of Cardinal Langley Sixth Form students in Middleton are celebrating strong A-level and BTEC results this year, with many heading to their first-choice universities.

The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and VJ Day will be commemorated with events around Bury.

Mayor of Bury joins residents and community leaders to commemorate Pakistan’s 78th year of independence

Rochdale council is set to fork out millions to build thousands of new homes in the borough over the next five years.

A Middleton nursery has come out of special measures and rated good’ once again after Ofsted inspectors raised safety concerns earlier this year .

A new social, emotional and mental health primary school (SEMH) could be built in Rochdale town centre.

Greater Manchester Police will be one of seven forces in England and Wales to pilot Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans, as part of a national push to use new technology to catch serious criminals.

Police are urgently appealing for information after a convicted child sex offender from Bury fled the country mid-trial.

Families visiting Mill Gate Shopping Centre this month can embark on a free safari-themed adventure, spotting life-sized animals and meeting lifelike animatronic creatures.

Heywood and Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell has appealed for calm following protests and an arrest last week, saying that complex issues around asylum, immigration and crime cannot be solved with “lies, smears and untruths”.

Rochdale has welcomed a new addition to its retail scene as MegaRetailer opened its doors this weekend, promising household brands at discount prices for both residents and local businesses.

A series of short-term road closures will take place in Rochdale borough this week as part of the council’s latest surface dressing programme.

Manchester’s annual Caribbean Carnival brought colour, music and dancing to the city as thousands joined the weekend celebrations.

A major climate resilience drive has been launched in Rochdale to help households prepare for heatwaves, floods and other extreme weather events, as Greater Manchester is ranked among the most climate-vulnerable areas in the UK.

Jubilee Park was the place to be today, Sunday, 10 August, as Rotary Middleton brought back its much-loved Proms in the Park in glorious sunshine.

A protest march through Heywood on Saturday 9 August 2025 drew hundreds of participants calling for tougher action on illegal immigration and the regulation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the borough.

As the shopping area with the third highest footfall in Greater Manchester many people would say Bury market doesn’t need a lot of changes.

A private tutor who abused five girls over a decade while giving maths and Quran lessons has been jailed for 14 years following a Manchester Crown Court trial

A man arrested outside a school in Middleton last week has now pleaded guilty to a string of offences, including possessing offensive weapons and criminal damage.

Locals fond of taking the scenic route along Rochdale’s River Spodden are used to having their picturesque view being temporarily spoiled.

Towards the horizon north of Manchester sits a picturesque view of wind turbines rotating slowly above the crest of the hills.

Middleton Fish Bar urges community support as national chain plans rival shop metres away, sparking both satire and serious concerns.

Fire crews tackle dramatic blaze on Jermyn Street with residents urged to stay indoors as thick smoke fills sky

Home Office Minister Dame Angela Eagle MP joined Greater Manchester Police officers in Bury town centre on Wednesday, 6 August, to see first-hand how a government-backed summer crime crackdown is working to tackle anti-social behaviour.

A new bus lane, upgraded bus stops and safer roads have all been earmarked for Rochdale town centre.

Rochdale Harriers gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone for one of the town’s most respected sporting figures.

A father and son from Greater Manchester have been jailed for a combined total of over 17 years after police uncovered 83kg of cocaine worth millions of pounds at their family home in Todmorden.

Volunteers are being sought to operate mobile cameras enforcing speed limits on three roads in Bury.

Weekly 2k event offers free, fun fitness for four to 14 year-olds in the heart of the park

Rochdale Borough Housing has evicted a tenant from a Freehold flat after it became a centre for anti-social behaviour, assaults and drug activity

Over £5m was spent transporting children with special educational needs and disabilities to school by Rochdale council last year.

Four-day event draws 17,000 visitors to parks in Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough and Rochdale

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar led by a senior police officer is helping young people in Bury and Rochdale find new purpose and steer away from violence.

Two more young men have been charged with murder following the death of Mohammed Afzal in Bury, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.

A new ten-day comedy festival featuring TV names and rising stars is heading to Rochdale for the first time this September

In a show of solidarity, Bury Football Club has invited Morecambe supporters to attend this weekend’s match at Gigg Lane for free, following ongoing concerns about the Shrimps’ future.

Work on a huge new woodland adventure course at one of Greater Manchester’s most popular visitor spots has started.

A Greater Manchester Police officer is due in court after a pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries during a police chase in Rochdale.

Working parents with children from 9 months old now eligible for increased support under expanded scheme starting this September

A teenager from Bolton has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Mohammed Afzal in Bury last week.

Police searching for missing Whitefield man Craig Foy have found a body believed to be his in the Heaton Park area. The 40-year-old was last seen near Bury Old Road in Prestwich on Saturday 26 July.

New homes and a stable block could be built on former green belt land close to a Bury reservoir.

A convenience store in Prestwich has been forcibly closed for three months after police seized cannabis, counterfeit goods, and arrested two men in connection with drug offences

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Bury, who has now been formally named as Mohammed Afzal.

Two grant programmes are now open to Rochdale charities and social enterprises, with Vernon Building Society encouraging applications for funding of up to £5,000 to support vital community work.

Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to the transformation of Middleton and celebrates cultural and community wins.

Elsie Blundell MP says plans will support motorists and raise industry standards

Greater Manchester Police have escalated their investigation into the disappearance of Craig Foy, 40, who has not been seen since Saturday 26 July. A possible sighting in Heaton Park has shifted the focus of the search, which is now being led by the force’s Major Incident Team.

A murder investigation is under way after a 19-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in a car park near Bury College, prompting a large police presence and forensic operation.

The M60 has been shut in both directions tonight, Friday, 1 August, following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist.

A huge mast on a residential street in Heywood has been taken down following a two-year-long between residents and a telecoms company.

Frustrated Storage World customers say recent drone footage shows many belongings may be retrievable, contradicting official assessments

Teenage shot-stopper Tom Myles says he is "buzzing" to begin life at Rochdale AFC after signing a one-year contract following a successful pre-season trial.

A huge new canalside housing development will be built in Rochdale – despite locals raising concerns.

Plans for new homes and businesses; improved roads; and a Metrolink stop in Middleton are a step closer.

A new specialist dementia care home with open green spaces and communal areas for families could be built in Rochdale.

Outgoing mayor Shakil Ahmed has donated £3,500 to the Team Thompson Against Cancer appeal, capping off a year of community fundraising in support of families battling serious illness in Rochdale.

A huge housing development could be built on the side of the Rochdale Canal.

A tenant in Heywood has been evicted after a series of serious anti-social and criminal offences, including homophobic abuse, drug use in communal areas, and illegal tampering with an electricity meter.

Rochdale Council are expecting to be more than £17m out of pocket in three years’ time.

Long-awaited plans for England’s largest onshore windfarm have now officially been tabled.

Thousands packed into Heywood for the town's annual 1940s Day on Saturday 21 June, transforming the area into a tribute to wartime Britain.

Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.

Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.

The sister of murdered soldier Lee Rigby is preparing to run two major fundraising events this autumn, twelve years after his death at the hands of extremists.

The following statement is attributable to Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry:

Bury Business Improvement District have begun hosting the Knife Angel in partnership with Bury Council and GMP and several organisations and partners.

An old empty mill is to be transformed into much-needed housing for people with mental health issues.

The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 26 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.

On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.

Asian Community Radio Station in Moorgate, Bury Sparks Controversy with Anti-LGBT Education Signs

The charitable organisation known as the LGBTQI+ Forum in Bury, has issued a statement.

On Tuesday 29 August 2023 at around 11:55pm, officers were called to reports of a man who had been attacked with a knife on Haworth Walk in Radcliffe, Bury.

Housing association Onward Homes and construction firm John Southworth will be working in partnership on a new development of 30 affordable homes in Whitefield, Bury.