Local News from Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

New poetry anthologies celebrate Rochdale voices after Town of Culture year

Two new poetry anthologies featuring the work of Rochdale residents have been published following the borough's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.
Hundred year old Rochdale care home resident dances on TikTok to raise money for children in Sri Lanka

A 100 year old resident living at Half Acre House Residential Care Home in Rochdale is capturing hearts on TikTok while raising money for a cause that has been close to her heart for many years.

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