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• Restart the Heart installs 50th community defibrillator

  A public access defibrillator has been installed in memory of Andy Haines, who died on Holcombe Moor 18 months ago.

• Rochdale AFC promotion heroes welcomed home after Wembley triumph

  Hundreds of Rochdale AFC fans gathered at Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate the club’s return to the Football League.

• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• Paul Waugh says Rochdale have put town in national spotlight ahead of Wembley trip

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has praised Rochdale AFC’s “never say die spirit” ahead of the club’s trip to Wembley.

• Alex and James raise more than £51,000 for Springhill Hospice from Run

  Alex and James have raised £51,298.34 for Springhill Hospice after completing their Running for Dad challenge in memory of Alex’s dad Darren.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• Three more days of strikes next week at St Cuthberts High School

  Parents at St Cuthberts RC High School have been told that further strike action will take place next week as an ongoing dispute involving the NASUWT and NEU continues.

• Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

  Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

• Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre

  A councillor attending the local election count in Oldham says his vehicle was damaged while parked in the town centre on Thursday evening.

• Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead

  Oldham Council says it is investigating an issue affecting ballot papers in the Waterhead ward after reports that local election votes were disqualified due to a printing error.

• Rochdale Town Hall wins four major RIBA awards in landmark moment for borough regeneration

  The restoration of Rochdale Town Hall has received four major honours at the RIBA North West Awards 2026.

• Prison Officers’ Association office renamed in tribute to former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson

  The Prison Officers’ Association has renamed its northern regional office in Leeds as Joe Simpson House in honour of former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson.