Local News from Friday, May 1st, 2026

Rochdale youth voice champion Daniel Murphy elected to national board

A young person from Rochdale has been elected to the Youth Council UK Executive Board after being nominated by Rochdale Youth Service.
TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event

A community gardening event in Failsworth has raised £750 for cancer research after a talk by television horticulturist David Domoney.
To the Editor: I'll be voting in the local elections but as someone with sight loss

Polling stations under Oldham Council to have accessible McGonagle Reader for voters with sight loss
St Cuthberts High School to close to most pupils during three day strike action

St Cuthberts RC High School in Rochdale will close to most pupils from Tuesday 5 May to Thursday 7 May due to planned strike action by teaching unions. Year 11 pupils will continue to attend as normal.
Young girl honours grandad by backing hospice rose fundraiser

A seven year old girl from Oldham is supporting a hospice fundraising campaign after staff cared for her step grandfather in his final weeks.

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