Local News from Friday, August 7th, 2026

Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.
‘We just want to be treated equally’ Wheelchair users hit out over OMD concert access

Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.
Police believe huge fire on Bury New Road was started deliberately

Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.
Rapist who posed as good samaritan before attacking woman jailed for eight years

A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.
Bury man sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years for murder

Anthony Junior Murray of Tarn Drive, Bury, was sentenced at Minshull Crown Court today following the death of Joe Burton
Bury North receives new mental health investment

As part of a £343 million investment from the Government, Bury North is set to receive an expansion in access to mental health support.

Recently Played

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

Enter your LASTNAME

Enter your EMAIL ADDRESS

Provide your email address to subscribe. For e.g abc@xyz.com

Wide Awake Club
2:00am - 5:00am

For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.
Up Before the Alarm
5:00am - 7:00am

for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.
Wednesday Breakfast
7:00am - 10:00am

getting you out of bed and to work and school with great music and headlines.
Business Spotlight
10:00am - 11:00am

Join Geoff Kirkman on The Business Spotlight show on Roch Valley Radio.
Community Spotlight
11:00am - Noon

Join Tim and Geoff on The Community Spotlight show on Roch Valley Radio is a platform for local charities and organizations to share their work with the community.
Ant's Pick n Mix
Noon - 2:00pm

with Anthony Kirkman bringing you Pop, Rock and your favourite Disco tunes with a sprinkling of Metal