Local News Archive
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By-election called in Tottington
Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:44
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Three teenage boys charged after knifepoint robbery in Prestwich
Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:28
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Wednesday, 25 February 2026 19:11
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Three-way fight goes to the wire in Gorton & Denton
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 15:01
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Bury councillor Glyn Marsden defects to Reform UK
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 11:24
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Teachers begin strike action at St Cuthbert’s High School over safety and staffing concerns
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 14:55
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‘Dangerous predator’ from Rochdale jailed for abusing children
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 08:40
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More road closures to hit Prestwich – but the end could be in sight
Monday, 23 February 2026 18:20
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Police roll out new electric bikes to tackle crime in Rochdale’s narrow streets
Monday, 23 February 2026 17:03
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Council leader’s column: Why Middleton’s regeneration and this year’s budget matter for our borough
Monday, 23 February 2026 16:52
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Cafe near Old Trafford fined more than £10,000 after rat infestation and allergen breach
Monday, 23 February 2026 16:28
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Great Howarth School celebrates expansion with official reopening
Monday, 23 February 2026 16:25
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Rochdale council to begin search for new chief executive
Monday, 23 February 2026 16:22
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Sophie's family launch fundraiser for urgent hip operation abroad
Sunday, 22 February 2026 21:00
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Drivers in Bury warned about five sets of roadworks
Sunday, 22 February 2026 16:29
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Whitefield women’s-only gym helping community cohesion
Sunday, 22 February 2026 16:26
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"I want to earn trust back in Politics": Hannah Spencer talking about the upcoming By-Election
Saturday, 21 February 2026 23:26
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Public consultation for Ramsbottom revamp
Saturday, 21 February 2026 15:03
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Beloved community and cafe to be broken up by Prestwich demolition
Saturday, 21 February 2026 14:59
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Greenmount jumble sale buyer appeals to return unexpected sex toy found in donated bag
Monday, 16 February 2026 18:18
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New private diagnostic centre opens at Rochdale AFC ground
Monday, 16 February 2026 18:09
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Romance takes centre stage at The Rock in Bury
Monday, 16 February 2026 17:54
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Food drive to support FRGS Hub pantry set for Saturday at Bury FC
Monday, 16 February 2026 16:32
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United Utilities to host online recruitment event as wastewater hiring drive continues
Monday, 16 February 2026 15:52
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MP visits Heywood engineering academy during National Apprenticeship Week
Monday, 16 February 2026 15:19
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Rochdale residents urged to shape new grooming gangs inquiry
Monday, 16 February 2026 09:21
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Half of Rochdale GP practices unite under new integrated federation
Monday, 16 February 2026 08:05
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Section 60 powers EXTENDED in Chadderton and Oldham after three stabbings
Saturday, 14 February 2026 12:23
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Romance fraud warning after 81 year old woman conned out of £5,000
Saturday, 14 February 2026 09:40
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New youth parliament members elected to represent Rochdale borough
Saturday, 14 February 2026 09:35
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Rochdale Wedding Show to return to town hall in May
Saturday, 14 February 2026 09:33
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Bury Council approves £4.5 million investment in leisure centres
Saturday, 14 February 2026 09:31
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Young people with SEND design training to reshape inclusion in Bury schools
Friday, 13 February 2026 22:12
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Three Rochdale schools launch eco refill shops to cut plastic waste
Friday, 13 February 2026 21:40
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Rochdale and York MPs back campaign for extra National League promotion place
Friday, 13 February 2026 21:38
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Rochdale pupils explore engineering and apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week
Friday, 13 February 2026 21:36
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Bury council cabinet approves ‘unavoidable’ 4.99% council tax increase
Friday, 13 February 2026 08:48
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‘Have you farted?’ No, that’s just Heywood – the smell’s back
Sunday, 8 February 2026 09:59
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Saturday roundup as we Sing Hosanna first and then SKA later at Ramsbottom’s Come Together Festival
Sunday, 8 February 2026 00:22
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Ramsbottom Come Together Festival in full swing this weekend
Saturday, 7 February 2026 13:09
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Bury Hospice awarded £46,000 as part of £25 million national hospice funding boost
Saturday, 7 February 2026 09:13
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Therme Manchester launches youth art competition to transform construction site into outdoor gallery
Saturday, 7 February 2026 09:08
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Older entrepreneurs invited to launch their own businesses at Bury Library event
Saturday, 7 February 2026 09:06
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Tobacco dog Dora helps uncover £25,000 in illegal goods across Bury
Friday, 6 February 2026 23:22
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Rochdale marks Hate Crime Awareness Week with community outreach
Friday, 6 February 2026 22:23
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Andy Burnham to give homeless kids school bus passes
Friday, 6 February 2026 17:00
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Call out to Falinge Park High School leavers from 1996
Friday, 6 February 2026 16:53
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Tributes paid to Arian Abbasi after fatal light aircraft crash in Littleborough
Friday, 6 February 2026 15:20
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Greater Manchester borough with one of the ‘lowest funding per person’ faces £14m budget hole
Friday, 6 February 2026 13:26
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Massive vision for new neighbourhood gets town hall sign off
Friday, 6 February 2026 13:17
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Campaigners criticise climate action group for backing wind farm scheme
Friday, 6 February 2026 13:17
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Police appeal after woman killed in Prestwich collision
Friday, 6 February 2026 08:56
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Council plans council tax discount scheme for third consecutive year
Friday, 6 February 2026 08:47
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Woman dies after collision on Bury New Road in Prestwich
Thursday, 5 February 2026 22:08
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Car smashes into entrance canopy at Rochdale Infirmary
Thursday, 5 February 2026 17:34
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Passenger caught urinating in the middle of Rochdale Interchange as LiveChat reaches 500 reports
Thursday, 5 February 2026 16:05
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New Islamic girls’ school planned for Bury
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 17:06
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Bury Council to use AI to ‘automate mundane administrative tasks’ and ‘gradually reduce workforce’
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 17:05
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Bury’s new food market to be named after first shop to sell black pudding
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 17:00
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Three new neighbourhoods, 6,000 more homes
Tuesday, 3 February 2026 11:08
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Tottington by-election Results
Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:25