Local News from Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

Heywood's Pride in Place scheme without chair after Brian Davies steps down

The board is now welcoming recruitment for a new chair, along with two new members
Strikes back on at four Greater Manchester hospitals after payment offer withdrawals, says UNISON

Hundreds of NHS operating theatre staff at four hospitals in Greater Manchester will be back on strike for three days next week in a dispute about overtime payments, says UNISON
New play area coming to Lower Place

Local families will soon benefit from a new play area at Lower Place, funded by developer contributions and additional Rochdale South Township funding
Bury Adult Learning Service welcomes residents to annual open day

Bury Adult Learning Service is inviting residents from across the Borough to attend its annual Open Day on Saturday 5th September, from 10.30am to 2.30pm
Greater Manchester to receive £17m in funding to help with the homelessness crisis

Through a £442 million package, the North West is to receive £37m to curb rough sleeping to get people in for the winter

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