Local News Archive
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Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.
Friday, 31 July 2026 23:30
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Review into care of child who almost died due to malnutrition
Friday, 31 July 2026 19:38
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Bury cookie shop relaunches as independent business after 15 years
Friday, 31 July 2026 18:00
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Reform UK councillors in Rochdale reject increase in council allowances
Friday, 31 July 2026 17:37
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Bolton Cancer Voices welcomes new musical director as choir recruits new members
Friday, 31 July 2026 17:22
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Rochdale intern secures Amazon job after supported internship
Friday, 31 July 2026 17:16
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House at centre of huge row to go before Rochdale’s planning committee
Friday, 31 July 2026 13:22
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Bolton Rumworth by election – full results
Friday, 31 July 2026 13:20
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Shisha lounge closed after dangerous carbon monoxide levels found
Friday, 31 July 2026 13:15
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Friday, 31 July 2026 13:07
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Rochdale Local Plan takes another step forward
Friday, 31 July 2026 12:25
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Well known Bolton pub and music venue Henighans set to be converted into 10 flats
Friday, 31 July 2026 12:23
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Plan for new Rochdale apartment block tabled
Friday, 31 July 2026 12:22
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🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count
Friday, 31 July 2026 11:11
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Friday, 31 July 2026 10:57
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Summerseat teacher receives national kindness award
Thursday, 30 July 2026 00:51
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KYP launches community cinema with Bend It Like Beckham screening
Thursday, 30 July 2026 00:47
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Manchester City Council considering cancelling event at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel amid Unite dispute
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 15:55
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Phil Eckersley pledges to support Greater Manchester’s boroughs ahead of Mayoral Election
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 15:15
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Merhaba festival to bring world music, food and arts to Rochdale town centre
Monday, 27 July 2026 07:03
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Hopwood Triangle traffic trial to continue pending township vote
Monday, 27 July 2026 06:51
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Milnrow man charged following two attempted rape investigations in Rochdale
Sunday, 26 July 2026 20:59
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Volunteers raise over £450 at a Whitworth Skyline Walk breakfast
Sunday, 26 July 2026 14:18
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Business rates cut announced for pubs and music venues in Bury
Saturday, 25 July 2026 21:49
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Rochdale MP Paul Waugh appointed Education Minister
Saturday, 25 July 2026 21:44
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Bury North MP James Frith appointed Health Minister
Saturday, 25 July 2026 21:43
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Man arrested after two attempted rape investigations in Rochdale
Saturday, 25 July 2026 21:41
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Bury man jailed after possessing extremist material and using phones in prison
Saturday, 25 July 2026 20:21
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Police appeal for information after two linked sexual assaults in Rochdale
Saturday, 25 July 2026 20:08
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Man taken to hospital after being glassed outside Rochdale Town Centre pub
Friday, 24 July 2026 09:03
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Bev Craig outlines plans for Greater Manchester in Roch Valley Radio interview
Thursday, 23 July 2026 21:37
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Geraldine Coggins outlines Green Party vision for Greater Manchester mayoral election
Thursday, 23 July 2026 11:51
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New planning guidance aims to support healthier food choices in Bury
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 08:12
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New planning guidance adopted to manage shared housing in Bury
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 08:07
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Three men charged following investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation in Bury
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 07:52
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Business leaders celebrate ten years of partnership supporting Bury's growth
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 07:50
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Rochdale heritage project shortlisted for national archaeology award
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 07:49
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Bury celebrates record 15 Green Flag Awards for parks and green spaces
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 10:28
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RBH records highest ever tenant satisfaction scores
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 10:25
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New contractor appointed as Touchstones Rochdale transformation enters final year
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:49
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Bury North MP confirms Shabir Ahmed is NOT in Bury after false social media posts
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:47
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Stakehill businesses back BID renewal to unlock £900,000 investment
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:43
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Local MPs back Andy Burnham after first speech as Prime Minister
Monday, 20 July 2026 17:01
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Hathershaw College outlines plans for new school building during MP visit
Monday, 20 July 2026 14:06
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Reform UK mayoral candidate backs campaign to reopen Bury Castle Armoury
Monday, 20 July 2026 14:04
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Rock Choir opens new Rochdale group with free taster sessions
Monday, 20 July 2026 13:31
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Bury Council environmental officer recognised in national Power List
Monday, 20 July 2026 13:14
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First Choice Homes Oldham welcomes students from MP's summer school
Monday, 20 July 2026 13:12
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Middleton McDonald's reopens after major restaurant redesign
Sunday, 19 July 2026 12:27
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Julie Murphy appointed as Rochdale Borough Council Chief Executive
Friday, 17 July 2026 10:12
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Bury tenants in Unsworth to hold meeting over proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 23:30
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Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 23:26
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Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 22:39
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Rochdale students win national award for online safety film
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 08:43
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Potting Shed returns to The Rock for summer holiday family activities
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 23:37
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Twelve Rochdale borough parks retain Green Flag awards
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 23:35
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Bury didn't cut the shortlist for UK Town of Culture
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 08:33
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Tottington High School students raise £1,000 for bereavement charity
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 08:08
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Bury technology firm Avoira shortlisted for two Greater Manchester business awards
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 08:04
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Rochdale Sea Cadets finish second in national Gibraltar Cup competition
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:57
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Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges
Monday, 13 July 2026 00:22
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Car flips onto roof after alleged dangerous driving in Littleborough as police make arrest
Sunday, 12 July 2026 22:09
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Woman dies after driving wrong way on M62 police believe
Sunday, 12 July 2026 10:50
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Dovestone moor fire sends smoke across Saddleworth as firefighters battle blaze
Sunday, 12 July 2026 01:16
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Heywood HMO protest moved from Memorial Gardens to Civic Centre after backlash
Friday, 10 July 2026 17:35
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Hundreds celebrate community and culture at third annual Dumpling Day in Rochdale
Friday, 10 July 2026 14:15
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Rochdale Mayfield secures more than £10,000 to improve community facilities
Friday, 10 July 2026 11:19
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Rochdale’s Ian Murgatroyd selected to represent England Masters Rugby League
Friday, 10 July 2026 10:08
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Paul Waugh says climate emergency demands urgent action to protect Rochdale
Friday, 10 July 2026 10:05
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Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary chosen as The Rock charity partner for second year
Thursday, 9 July 2026 20:37
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Greens unveil Greater Manchester manifesto with affordable homes and free bus travel pledge
Thursday, 9 July 2026 18:59
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New fire station plans for Heywood move forward
Thursday, 9 July 2026 14:46
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Health experts share fan safety advice as heatwave continues across the UK
Thursday, 9 July 2026 13:30
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Students evacuated from Wardle Academy after handheld fan overheats
Thursday, 9 July 2026 13:23
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Mixed reaction as Heywood rat run closure trial begins
Thursday, 9 July 2026 10:43
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Hopwood Hall College to honour former governors by naming new buildings after them
Thursday, 9 July 2026 10:34
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College Bank relocation programme reaches 100 home offer milestone
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 21:14
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Empty warehouse could become new SEND school
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 20:55
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Government to change law in bid to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 19:44
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Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival with Ash and Starsailor
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 18:13
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Heywood HMO protest to go ahead despite council plea to move from memorial gardens
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 15:23
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Man jailed for 26 years after decades of sexual abuse against five children
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 22:47
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Four more Bury North schools to offer free breakfast clubs from September
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 19:59
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Poll suggests Rochdale shoppers see themselves as big spenders
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 17:47
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Housebuilder raises more than £21000 for hospital charity after Three Peaks Challenge
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 15:30
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Police announce drink and drug driving checks after England match
Sunday, 5 July 2026 17:55
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Prestwich Community Picnic celebrates the town’s community spirit
Sunday, 5 July 2026 15:18
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Edgar Wood Academy celebrates first GCSE cohort as Ofsted praises school’s transformation
Sunday, 5 July 2026 13:47
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Fly tippers hit with £800 fines as Bury Council steps up crackdown
Sunday, 5 July 2026 13:05
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Bolton man, Sultani Bakatash found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls
Sunday, 5 July 2026 13:01
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Shaw volunteer recognised as Hidden Hero for dedication to Dunwood Park
Sunday, 5 July 2026 12:40
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Joseph Holt launches £1 children’s meals and £20,000 summer charity appeal
Sunday, 5 July 2026 12:38
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Award winning Trainspotting production returns to Ramsbottom after record breaking ticket demand
Sunday, 5 July 2026 12:36
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Kirkholt Pantry celebrates 10 years of supporting local families
Sunday, 5 July 2026 07:24
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Football helps foster family create a sense of belonging for children in their care
Saturday, 4 July 2026 22:57
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Online shopping scheme launched to support Rochdale mayor’s charities
Saturday, 4 July 2026 22:56
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Plans submitted to turn Middleton Subway restaurant into nail bar
Saturday, 4 July 2026 19:11
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Former Reed Hotel in Rochdale approved for conversion into 10 apartments
Saturday, 4 July 2026 19:08
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The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?
Saturday, 4 July 2026 15:31
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Life after moving out of Seven Sisters
Saturday, 4 July 2026 15:29
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Woman jailed for life after murdering husband at Prestwich home
Friday, 3 July 2026 16:21
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Bev Craig pledges Bee Network expansion and fare freeze in Greater Manchester mayoral campaign
Friday, 3 July 2026 16:10
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Famous Toad Lane Pioneers Museum at risk of closure without urgent funding
Thursday, 2 July 2026 18:36
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Daughter of Bernadette Mcneilly sets up petition to protect children from abusive parents and trauma
Thursday, 2 July 2026 13:25
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Rochdale MP urges Ministers to do 'everything possible' to deport grooming gang criminals
Thursday, 2 July 2026 12:13
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Award-winning Rochdale site manager recognised for quality
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 12:05
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Elsie Blundell MP's statement in response to Rochdale grooming gang leader's imminent release
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 11:23
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New funding to help tackle to sticky issue of chewing gum on Rochdale's streets
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 11:03
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Man charged following stabbing in Manchester on 17 June 2026
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 10:10
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