Local News
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Bury Martial Arts Star Abu-Bakr seeks Support for World Championship Comeback
A young martial arts champion from Bury is seeking community support as he embarks on his next big challenge, representing Team GB at the World Championships in Norway this November.
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Family homes at the heart of Radcliffe regeneration
Work has started to transform a disused brownfield site in Radcliffe into 90 new family homes.
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‘Positivitree’ pays tribute to Rochdale’s cared for residents
A ‘Positivitree’ has been planted in Heywood’s Queen’s Park this morning in celebration of the borough’s care-experienced children and young people.
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Final piece of the jigsaw as restoration of Grade I listed masterpiece completes
A stunning space within Rochdale Town Hall, which has been closed for almost half a decade, will open its doors once again following an ambitious restoration project.
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Appreciation for young carers in Bury during Young Carers Action Day
Young carers from Bury enjoyed a celebration to mark Young Carers Action Day this week, as the council’s youth service organised a special meal and treats for them in recognition of the annual event.
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Bury staff member working to deliver best possible service to victims sees success at the National Police Staff Awards
Hazel was invited to attend the National Senior Police Staff Network event on the 6 March 2025, as part of the annual week of celebration of police staff at the College of Policing site.
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Bury’s youth MP leads takeover of Parliament!
A young man from Bury helped lead the debates when he represented the borough in the House of Commons.
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Construction of new family homes under way in Bury
Work has started to transform the site of the former Seedfield Centre in Bury into 81 much-needed new family homes.
UK News
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Nottingham attacks wouldn't have happened if authorities had listened, says family of man killed months earlier
It was a sunny morning in June 2023 as news broke that a major incident had been declared in Nottingham. As the hours went by it emerged three people had been stabbed.
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British woman missing in Thailand after fire breaks out on diving boat
A British woman is missing in Thailand after a diving boat she was on caught fire, officials have said.
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Second teenager dies after car crash in West Midlands - as two others suffer serious injuries
Two teenagers have died and another is fighting for his life after a late night car crash in Shropshire.
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Lucy Letby: What we have learnt from the evidence given to the public inquiry
After Lucy Letby was sentenced to 15 whole-life terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, an inquiry was launched to ensure lessons were learnt.