Local News
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Sea Cadet Officer in Rochdale honoured with Royal commendation for exceptional service
Rochdale’s PO (SCC) Sally Tisdall has received a prestigious Lord Lieutenant Commendation for her unwavering commitment to youth development, community service, and voluntary leadership at the town’s Sea Cadet Unit, TS Frobisher II.
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Milnrow childminder retires after caring for more than 1,000 Rochdale children in 45-year career
A beloved childminder from Milnrow has hung up her apron after an incredible 45 years of service, having cared for more than 1,000 children across Rochdale.
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Family pays tribute to biker Andrew Peak after fatal M60 crash near Stockport
The family of Andrew Peak, a 58-year-old man from Greater Manchester, has paid tribute following his death in hospital after a serious road collision on the M60.
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‘Help us get Liam and Noel back’ as ‘Heartbroken’ charity appeals for return of Oasis artwork taken from theatre
Two pieces of artwork portraying the Gallagher brothers have been taken from the outside of a small theatre close to Heaton Park.
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Geography students get a taste of green careers on field trip to United Utilities HQ
A group of Year 10 pupils from Hollingworth Academy were given hands-on insights into sustainability-focused jobs during a visit to United Utilities’ headquarters in Warrington.
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Mersey Drive Year 6 take final bow in show-stopping Cinderella and Rockerfella performance
Pupils earn standing ovation as mayor joins proud send-off at Whitefield primary school
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Bury FC have the last laugh after Noel Gallagher’s Heaton Park dig
Bury Football Club have delivered a witty comeback after Noel Gallagher mocked them during Oasis’s Heaton Park reunion, reminding the rock star of the time the Shakers beat his beloved Manchester City.
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Salaam BCR’s radio Bury broadcast leads to Ofcom ruling over antisemitic content
A Bury based community radio station has been fined £3,500 after broadcasting a speech that breached Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code with antisemitic hate speech and offensive content.
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Prestwich Aldi may keep its Oasis ‘Aldeh’ sign as fans push for a permanent tribute
Aldi’s playful nod to Oasis and the Mancunian accent could become a lasting local landmark, as a petition gains traction and even a Gallagher gives it a thumbs-up.
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Rochdale MP renews fight to deport grooming gang after Pakistan flights resume
Paul Waugh says improved UK–Pakistan cooperation is a ‘chance to act’ on deporting convicted paedophiles
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Rochdale Comedy Festival launches with ten days of top talent
Rochdale is getting ready to laugh as a brand new comedy festival brings well-known names and rising stars to venues across the borough this autumn.
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Mid-week Oasis concert sees 12 arrests but no major incidents reported
Greater Manchester Police say the third of five homecoming Oasis concerts in Manchester passed without serious disruption, as officers prepare for a busy final weekend
Notices
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Obituary: Celebration of Life for Norma Sullivan
Mum and Dad (William, fondly known as Lol) shared many happy years as Landlady and Landlord of The Royal Oak in Ramsbottom during the late '80s and '90s
UK News
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Detective who helped catch 'sadistic' serial killer Peter Tobin believes there are more victims out there
What started as a missing person case led to the capture of an "evil" serial killer who "got sadistic sexual pleasure" from murdering women.
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Hit-and-run victim criticises 'appalling' sentence given to uninsured driver
A man who had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run has criticised the "appalling" sentence given to the motorist - as he backed a campaign to increase the "shoddy" penalties for uninsured drivers.
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Child who died in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
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Parents of Nimroy Hendricks say 'catalogue of errors' failed to stop son's child killer
The parents of a young man who was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old girl say their son was failed by the state.