Local News from Saturday, July 25th, 2026

Business rates cut announced for pubs and music venues in Bury

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in Bury are set to receive a 20 per cent reduction in their business rates bills from April next year under new government plans.
Rochdale MP Paul Waugh appointed Education Minister

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education.
Bury North MP James Frith appointed Health Minister

Bury North MP James Frith has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care.
Man arrested after two attempted rape investigations in Rochdale

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted rape following two incidents in Rochdale earlier today.
Bury man jailed after possessing extremist material and using phones in prison

A Bury man has been jailed for three years after admitting terrorism offences relating to extremist material and using mobile phones while in prison.
Police appeal for information after two linked sexual assaults in Rochdale

Detectives are appealing for information after two women were sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Rochdale during the early hours of Saturday.

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