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• Rochdale book Wembley place after play off win over Scunthorpe

  Rochdale secured a place at Wembley with a 2-1 victory over Scunthorpe United in their National League play off semi final. Goals from Mani Dieseruvwe and Devante Rodney proved decisive in a tense finish.

• RECAP: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs

  Rochdale are just a win away from a trip to Wembley Stadium for the National League play-off final, as they face Scunthorpe United in the semi-finals.

• Julie Waller named Woman of Rochdale 2026 for voluntary work supporting families

  A volunteer who has helped more than 2,000 families with school uniforms has been named Woman of Rochdale 2026 at a fundraising event for Springhill Hospice.

• Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

  A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

• Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

  Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.

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Local News

• Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre

  A councillor attending the local election count in Oldham says his vehicle was damaged while parked in the town centre on Thursday evening.

• Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead

  Oldham Council says it is investigating an issue affecting ballot papers in the Waterhead ward after reports that local election votes were disqualified due to a printing error.

• Rochdale Town Hall wins four major RIBA awards in landmark moment for borough regeneration

  The restoration of Rochdale Town Hall has received four major honours at the RIBA North West Awards 2026.

• Prison Officers’ Association office renamed in tribute to former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson

  The Prison Officers’ Association has renamed its northern regional office in Leeds as Joe Simpson House in honour of former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson.

• Oldham Active REACH programme marks 20 years supporting recovery through exercise

  A long running exercise referral scheme in Oldham has reached its 20th year after supporting thousands of residents recovering from serious health conditions.

• Fair to celebrate Rochdale as birthplace of co-operative movement

  A free fair celebrating Rochdale’s co-operative history will take place in the town centre on Saturday 23 May.

• Rochdale men climb Snowdon nine times for Jolly Josh

  A group of Rochdale men climbed Snowdon nine times over three days to raise money for Jolly Josh.

• Dangerous street set for safety improvements

  A notorious ‘race track’ where a man lost his life in Middleton is to be made safer.

• Pre-school slammed by Ofsted in damning report

  Children at a Rochdale pre-school don’t all have access to drinking water, according to a damning Ofsted report.

• Hadfield cricket club welcomes new players at junior open day

  Dozens of young people attended a junior open day at Hadfield St Andrew Cricket Club as the summer programme got under way. The event was aimed at children aged four to 13, including those new to the sport.

• M60 closed near Ashton under Lyne after evening crash causes major delays

  A section of the M60 in Tameside is closed tonight, Sunday 3 May, following a crash, with long queues forming between Denton Island and Ashton under Lyne.

• Reform Bury Candidate accused of sharing islamophobic post

  A Reform UK candidate in Bury has rejected accusations of racism after sharing a ‘satirical’ post aimed at ‘Muslims of the UK’.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale book Wembley place after play off win over Scunthorpe

  Rochdale secured a place at Wembley with a 2-1 victory over Scunthorpe United in their National League play off semi final. Goals from Mani Dieseruvwe and Devante Rodney proved decisive in a tense finish.

• RECAP: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs

  Rochdale are just a win away from a trip to Wembley Stadium for the National League play-off final, as they face Scunthorpe United in the semi-finals.

• Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC announces new Veo camera sponsorship

  Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC has announced a new sponsorship deal to support its use of Veo sports camera technology.

• Rochdale Mayfield Tryz squad marks milestone with first outdoor session

  Rochdale Mayfield’s April Tryz session has marked a major step for the developing squad after players trained outdoors for the first time.

• Rochdale denied automatic promotion after stoppage time York equaliser

  Rochdale missed out on automatic promotion to League Two after conceding a stoppage time equaliser in a 1 to 1 draw with York City on the final day of the National League season.

• Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

  A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.

• Rochdale Hornets fight back to beat Sheffield Eagles and reach cup quarter finals

  Rochdale Hornets came from behind to secure a 32 18 win over Sheffield Eagles and book a place in the 1895 Cup quarter finals. The home side overturned an early deficit with a dominant second half performance.

• Middleton set to feature in Tour de France Femmes route through Greater Manchester

  Elite cyclists will pass through Middleton when the Tour de France Femmes arrives in Greater Manchester in 2027. The route has now been confirmed, placing the town on the opening stage of the race.

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Lifestyle

• Oldham dad and son land Channel 4 spotlight after building huge Florida YouTube following

  A father and son content team with roots in Chadderton and Royton are set to appear on Channel 4 as their Florida based YouTube channel continues to grow its international audience.

• Oldham Active REACH programme marks 20 years supporting recovery through exercise

  A long running exercise referral scheme in Oldham has reached its 20th year after supporting thousands of residents recovering from serious health conditions.

• Rochdale men climb Snowdon nine times for Jolly Josh

  A group of Rochdale men climbed Snowdon nine times over three days to raise money for Jolly Josh.

• Cast announced for Calendar Girls the Musical at Octagon Theatre Bolton

  The Octagon Theatre Bolton has confirmed the full cast for its upcoming production of Calendar Girls the Musical, set to tour multiple venues from this summer.

• TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event

  A community gardening event in Failsworth has raised £750 for cancer research after a talk by television horticulturist David Domoney.

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Greater Manchester

• Oldham dad and son land Channel 4 spotlight after building huge Florida YouTube following

  A father and son content team with roots in Chadderton and Royton are set to appear on Channel 4 as their Florida based YouTube channel continues to grow its international audience.

• Prison Officers’ Association office renamed in tribute to former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson

  The Prison Officers’ Association has renamed its northern regional office in Leeds as Joe Simpson House in honour of former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson.

• M60 closed near Ashton under Lyne after evening crash causes major delays

  A section of the M60 in Tameside is closed tonight, Sunday 3 May, following a crash, with long queues forming between Denton Island and Ashton under Lyne.

• Hundreds of Oldham homes see energy bills fall as £1.4 million upgrade programme nears finish

  A £1.4 million retrofit programme to improve energy efficiency in 196 homes across Chadderton and Shaw is set to finish later this month.

• TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event

  A community gardening event in Failsworth has raised £750 for cancer research after a talk by television horticulturist David Domoney.

• Oldham youth charity opens garden with a powerful community story

  The Mayor of Oldham has officially opened a new wellbeing garden at Mahdlo Youth Zone.

• Revd Canon Simon Cook appointed next Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton

  Revd Canon Simon Cook has been named as the next Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton. He will take over from the Ven Dr Rachel Mann who retires at the end of July.

• Vernon Kay says Radio 2 is turning into Bolton FM

  Vernon Kay has joked BBC Radio 2 mornings will sound like Bolton FM after fellow Bolton presenter Sara Cox was named as the station’s new Breakfast Show host.

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Local Entertainment

• Oldham dad and son land Channel 4 spotlight after building huge Florida YouTube following

  A father and son content team with roots in Chadderton and Royton are set to appear on Channel 4 as their Florida based YouTube channel continues to grow its international audience.

• Cast announced for Calendar Girls the Musical at Octagon Theatre Bolton

  The Octagon Theatre Bolton has confirmed the full cast for its upcoming production of Calendar Girls the Musical, set to tour multiple venues from this summer.

• Vernon Kay says Radio 2 is turning into Bolton FM

  Vernon Kay has joked BBC Radio 2 mornings will sound like Bolton FM after fellow Bolton presenter Sara Cox was named as the station’s new Breakfast Show host.

• Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore to host Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage

  Rochdale DJ Dave Sweetmore will return to host the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.

• Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

  A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

• Skylight Circus Arts secures £125990 to upgrade Rochdale base and expand community access

  A Rochdale based circus organisation has been awarded £125990 to improve its facilities and widen access to creative activities across the borough and Greater Manchester.

• The Allergies and Alex Spencer added to Rochdale Feel Good Festival line up

  Two more acts have been confirmed for Rochdale Feel Good Festival, with The Allergies and Alex Spencer set to perform on Saturday 8 August. They join previously announced headliners Gabrielle, Ash and Starsailor.

• Cancer choir calls for new members as rehearsals resume in Bolton

  A Bolton choir for people affected by cancer is inviting new singers to join as it begins rehearsals for the new year.

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Elections

• Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre

  A councillor attending the local election count in Oldham says his vehicle was damaged while parked in the town centre on Thursday evening.

• Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead

  Oldham Council says it is investigating an issue affecting ballot papers in the Waterhead ward after reports that local election votes were disqualified due to a printing error.

• 🟥LIVE from the Bolton Elections with updates and reactions

  Bolton's local election count is underway tonight, with voters across the borough deciding who will take control of key council seats.

• 🟥LIVE from the Oldham Elections with updates and reactions

  Oldham’s local election count is underway tonight, with voters across the borough deciding who will take control of key council seats.

• Rochdale youth voice champion Daniel Murphy elected to national board

  A young person from Rochdale has been elected to the Youth Council UK Executive Board after being nominated by Rochdale Youth Service.

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UK

• Man charged with harassment over incident near Andrew's Sandringham home

  A 39-year-old man has been charged over an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home.

• William celebrates as Aston Villa reach Europa League final

  A jubilant Prince of Wales was pictured pumping his fists in the air before celebrating with Aston Villa's players in the dressing room after they reached the Europa League final.

• Man accused of killing paedophile singer Ian Watkins expected fame, trial hears

  An inmate accused of murdering paedophile Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins thought the crime would bring him notoriety, a court has heard.

• Man charged with attempted murder over police station car bomb

  A man has been charged with attempted murder following an attempt to car bomb a police station in Northern Ireland, authorities have said.

• Teenager spared jail after stealing more than £100,000 worth of goods from Boots

  A teenager has been spared jail after carrying out a high street shoplifting spree, stealing goods worth more than £100,000.

• Bake Off's Paul Hollywood 'bullied' drivers in 96mph 'sick cat' dash, court hears

  Bake Off's Paul Hollywood "bullied" drivers by tailgating them from a few metres away in an almost 100mph dash to get his cat to the vet, a court has heard.

• Stoke Newington gas explosion triggered 'mini-earthquake', murder trial hears

  A man accused of murdering his partner, triggering a gas explosion which caused a "mini-earthquake", a court has heard.

• Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for raping woman

  A co-founder of fashion chain Superdry has been jailed for eight years after raping a woman following a night out.

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Entertainment

• White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick individual' for Trump grave post

  The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.

• Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida

  Rapper Kodak Black, who has sold more than 30 million singles, has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge in Florida.

• CNN founder and 'pioneer of cable TV' Ted Turner dies aged 87

  Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN, has died aged 87.

• Bake Off's Paul Hollywood 'bullied' drivers in 96mph 'sick cat' dash, court hears

  Bake Off's Paul Hollywood "bullied" drivers by tailgating them from a few metres away in an almost 100mph dash to get his cat to the vet, a court has heard.

• Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement over It Ends With Us lawsuit

  Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement over civil claims brought by the actress after they starred together in It Ends With Us.

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Sport

• Kylian Mbappe Q&A: Why have over 30m Real Madrid 'fans' signed petition for striker's exit?

  An online petition calling for Real Madrid to get rid of Kylian Mbappe now has more than 30m signatures, but why are the fans unhappy with the France striker?

• Rory McIlroy makes 17-straight pars on his PGA Tour return, as Tommy Fleetwood flourishes at Truist Championship

  Rory McIlroy made 17 straight pars on his return to PGA Tour action at the Truist Championship, finishing his opening round carding a one-under par 70.

• Premier League Darts: Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries in Leeds for record-equalling sixth nightly win

  Luke Littler made it a hat-trick of nightly wins, claiming a record-equalling sixth of the 2026 Premier League Darts season as he beat Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final on Night 14 in Leeds.

• Aryna Sabalenka advances to Italian Open third round after dominant win over Barbora Krejcikova

  Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the Italian Open after claiming a dominant 6-2 6-3 victory over world No 53, Barbora Krejcikova.

• Anthony Gordon transfer news: Bayern Munich open talks with Newcastle for England international over potential summer move

  Bayern Munich have opened talks with Newcastle over a potential summer move for Anthony Gordon.

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Strange

• The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players

  A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

• Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research

  Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

• Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California

  Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume. 

• Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages

  A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.

• Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

  A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

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Videos

• Attacks on British Jews 'a crisis for all of us', says PM

  Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a rise in attacks against British Jews is "a crisis for all of us" and requires a "whole of society" response.

• Badenoch was asked about Britain's 'number one priority' - her answers were surprising

  They were not, bluntly, the answers I expected from Kemi Badenoch - a champion of growth and scourge of the "blockers".

• An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

  Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.

• Ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden jailed for sex offences against young men and boys

  A former SNP council leader who preyed on young men and boys has been jailed for 18 months.

• Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output

  Shell has revealed a surge in quarterly profits on the back of the Middle East conflict but also given an update on costly war damage to its output.

• EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure

  Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.

• What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages - and is your hotel protected?

  Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising concerns over summer holiday plans.

• White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick individual' for Trump grave post

  The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.

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Politics

• Badenoch was asked about Britain's 'number one priority' - her answers were surprising

  They were not, bluntly, the answers I expected from Kemi Badenoch - a champion of growth and scourge of the "blockers".

• Ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden jailed for sex offences against young men and boys

  A former SNP council leader who preyed on young men and boys has been jailed for 18 months.

• How to follow the election results - an expert guide

  Because there is no overnight counting in Scotland and Wales, it will be English council results shaping the breakfast headlines on 8 May.

• Vote 2026: The final countdown

  ?Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne's on your podcast app?

• Attacks on British Jews 'a crisis for all of us', says PM

  Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a rise in attacks against British Jews is "a crisis for all of us" and requires a "whole of society" response.

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Technology

• EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure

  Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.

• Simple at-home test can help predict Alzheimer's risk, says study

  An at-home test can help predict a person's risk of getting Alzheimer's, according to a new study.

• New tiny ice world discovered with an atmosphere beyond Neptune dubbed a 'Mini-Pluto'

  A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.

• Google AI workers demand union recognition over use of technology by Israeli and US military

  "Scores" of workers at Google DeepMind, the company's British AI research arm, are demanding union recognition over the use of their work by Israel and the US military.

• 'Beautiful streaks': Eta Aquariids meteor shower to light up skies over Britain

  The cosmos is set to put on a show later this week when a celestial event reaches its peak.

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World

• All restrictions on Belarusian athletes lifted by Olympic bosses

  The International Olympic Committee has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.

• Three women with alleged links to ISIS set to be charged after arriving in Australia

  Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group's former so-called caliphate in Syria are set to face charges, including slavery and terror offences, Australian police have said.

• Alaskan megatsunami bigger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change

  A tsunami at a popular tourist spot in Alaska was the second highest ever recorded and it was "unbelievably lucky" no one was hurt, researchers have said.

• EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure

  Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.

• An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

  Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.

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Business

• Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output

  Shell has revealed a surge in quarterly profits on the back of the Middle East conflict but also given an update on costly war damage to its output.

• What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages - and is your hotel protected?

  Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising concerns over summer holiday plans.

• Buyout firms circle £1bn utility services provider Network Plus | Mark Kleinman blog

• An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

  Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.

• EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure

  Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.

• Next plans 'moderate' price hikes as rising costs hit businesses

  Next is planning "moderate" price increases this month as a closely watched survey of companies reports the fastest rise in cost pressures for three-and-a-half years.

• Nissan to combine UK production lines with jobs impact unclear

  Japanese car maker Nissan has announced plans to cut roughly 10% of its European workforce, with the precise impact on UK operations unclear.

• UK's worst airports for flight delays revealed

  The worst airports in the UK for flight delays have been revealed.

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