Local News Archive
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Who is keeping the lights on at Oldham council?
Sunday, 31 May 2026 21:57
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Metal recycling scheme provides £17,000 boost for Andy’s Man Club
Friday, 29 May 2026 07:58
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La Latte Lounge opens new community space and women’s workshop
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 18:44
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Closure notice issued for Boro General Store on Church Street
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 18:42
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Huge Medieval fair to bring Rochdale’s history to life this summer
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 17:28
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Free Rocky the Rhino trail launched at The Rock for half term families
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 17:14
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Community spirit stitched into new Rochdale banner celebrating unity and heritage
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 17:05
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Rochdale sewer heat project could warm hospital, schools and homes
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 17:02
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New speed camera vans to target Greater Manchester speeding hotspots
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 16:54
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Housebuilders join Queensway litter pick as concerns remain over Cowm Top fly-tipping
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 16:31
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Man arrested in Salford over synagogue terror attack investigation
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 22:21
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Family pay tribute to woman found dead at Freehold flats
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 22:16
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Second arrest made after Whitefield incident investigation
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 22:12
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Woman found dead at Freehold Flats in Rochdale as murder investigation begins
Monday, 25 May 2026 23:33
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Ramsbottom Duck Race draws record crowds as event sells out
Sunday, 24 May 2026 17:11
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🟥 LIVE on Day Two from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway
Sunday, 24 May 2026 11:08
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Vintage Vibes turns Bury station into something you simply do not see anywhere else
Saturday, 23 May 2026 14:25
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RECAP from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway on Day One
Saturday, 23 May 2026 12:17
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Parents face over 12 days of more disruption as St Cuthbert’s strike action continues
Friday, 22 May 2026 18:18
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Community groups across Oldham mark World Bee Day with local events
Friday, 22 May 2026 15:34
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Oldham students paddle for children's hospital appeal
Friday, 22 May 2026 15:23
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Oldham campaign aims to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days
Friday, 22 May 2026 15:19
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Andy Burnham launches election campaign in sunny Makerfield
Friday, 22 May 2026 14:12
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Six-way battle looms for crucial final seat on Bury council in Moorside ward
Friday, 22 May 2026 12:28
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Vintage Vibes returns to East Lancashire Railway with music and nostalgia packed weekend
Friday, 22 May 2026 11:20
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Newhouse Academy receives national careers education award
Thursday, 21 May 2026 13:34
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Heywood firm develops AI rail safety technology for driverless trains
Thursday, 21 May 2026 13:32
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Heywood HMO Community Guard leader reveals police bail restrictions
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 18:51
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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Candidate for Makerfield by-election
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 20:55
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Reform UK Bury elect leadership team for council group
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 18:59
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Carol Birchmore appointed new leader of Radcliffe First
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 14:47
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Alice and Harry honoured for leadership and community work
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 12:53
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Former Whitworth head invited to Royal Garden Party
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 12:50
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Parklife transport plans changed as festival travel pick up points move for 2026 event
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 12:43
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The £5m row hanging over Andy Burnham’s bid for Parliament
Monday, 18 May 2026 17:40
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Greater Manchester housebuilder donates £1,500 to Rochdale Sea Cadets
Monday, 18 May 2026 11:37
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High school student helps footballers net second title
Sunday, 17 May 2026 21:57
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Heywood Uniform Hub receives 2,000 item schoolwear donation to support local families
Saturday, 16 May 2026 15:57
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67 jobs feared at risk as Footasylum starts warehouse consultation
Saturday, 16 May 2026 15:50
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Rochdale dancer wins national Anna Jones award at IDTA scholarships
Saturday, 16 May 2026 15:39
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Teaching assistant jailed for child sex offences against vulnerable boy
Friday, 15 May 2026 14:57
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Woman’s anger over permit section of leisure centre car park
Friday, 15 May 2026 07:20
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Middleton Shopping Centre put up for sale with £8.45 million asking price
Friday, 15 May 2026 07:17
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New directors appointed to East Lancashire Railway board
Thursday, 14 May 2026 22:12
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School plans later morning start for students in timetable shake up
Thursday, 14 May 2026 21:49
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Rochdale charity marks Mental Health Awareness Week with creative community event
Thursday, 14 May 2026 21:44
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Ten sentenced over £19 million cannabis importation gang
Thursday, 14 May 2026 21:41
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Heywood woman fined more than £2,300 after fly tipping dumped a minute from home
Thursday, 14 May 2026 21:39
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Andy Burnham comeback bid could spark Labour civil war warns professor
Thursday, 14 May 2026 20:45
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Ramsbottom United chairman Harry Williams steps back after 60 years at the club
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 18:46
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The Rock opens search for new charity partner in Bury
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 11:44
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Restart the Heart installs 50th community defibrillator
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 08:22
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Rochdale AFC promotion heroes welcomed home after Wembley triumph
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 21:00
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Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win
Sunday, 10 May 2026 18:20
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Paul Waugh says Rochdale have put town in national spotlight ahead of Wembley trip
Sunday, 10 May 2026 12:48
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Alex and James raise more than £51,000 for Springhill Hospice from Run
Sunday, 10 May 2026 01:18
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RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood
Sunday, 10 May 2026 00:46
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Three more days of strikes next week at St Cuthberts High School
Friday, 8 May 2026 19:36
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Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat
Friday, 8 May 2026 05:39
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Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre
Friday, 8 May 2026 02:29
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Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead
Friday, 8 May 2026 00:55
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Rochdale Town Hall wins four major RIBA awards in landmark moment for borough regeneration
Thursday, 7 May 2026 17:41
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Wednesday, 6 May 2026 23:54
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Oldham Active REACH programme marks 20 years supporting recovery through exercise
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 22:14
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Fair to celebrate Rochdale as birthplace of co-operative movement
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 21:36
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Rochdale men climb Snowdon nine times for Jolly Josh
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 21:15
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Dangerous street set for safety improvements
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 17:55
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Pre-school slammed by Ofsted in damning report
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 17:55
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Hadfield cricket club welcomes new players at junior open day
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 17:44
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M60 closed near Ashton under Lyne after evening crash causes major delays
Sunday, 3 May 2026 18:36
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Reform Bury Candidate accused of sharing islamophobic post
Sunday, 3 May 2026 17:33
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Unauthorised building work sparks outrage in Smallbridge
Sunday, 3 May 2026 17:30
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Rochdale book Wembley place after play off win over Scunthorpe
Sunday, 3 May 2026 17:14
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RECAP: from the Bury Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:15
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RECAP: from the Rochdale Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:15
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🟥LIVE from the Bolton Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:14
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RECAP: from the Oldham Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:11
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RECAP: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs
Sunday, 3 May 2026 09:33
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Large fire at Heywood scrapyard shuts main road as crews battle blaze
Saturday, 2 May 2026 18:42
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Hundreds of Oldham homes see energy bills fall as £1.4 million upgrade programme nears finish
Saturday, 2 May 2026 12:33
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Rochdale youth voice champion Daniel Murphy elected to national board
Friday, 1 May 2026 23:40
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TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event
Friday, 1 May 2026 23:22
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To the Editor: I'll be voting in the local elections but as someone with sight loss
Friday, 1 May 2026 22:41
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St Cuthberts High School to close to most pupils during three day strike action
Friday, 1 May 2026 16:39
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Young girl honours grandad by backing hospice rose fundraiser
Friday, 1 May 2026 14:54
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