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• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

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Local News

• Rochdale Feel Good Festival brings packed day of live music to Town Hall Square

  Rochdale Feel Good Festival filled Town Hall Square with live music yesterday, Saturday 8 August, as local emerging acts shared the main stage with established names including Starsailor, Ash and headline performer Gabrielle.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• ‘We just want to be treated equally’ Wheelchair users hit out over OMD concert access

  Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.

• Police believe huge fire on Bury New Road was started deliberately

  Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.

• Rapist who posed as good samaritan before attacking woman jailed for eight years

  A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.

• Bury man sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years for murder

  Anthony Junior Murray of Tarn Drive, Bury, was sentenced at Minshull Crown Court today following the death of Joe Burton

• Bury North receives new mental health investment

  As part of a £343 million investment from the Government, Bury North is set to receive an expansion in access to mental health support.

• New Starbucks drive through opens on Whitworth Road in Rochdale

  A new Starbucks on Whitworth Road in Rochdale will open its doors to the public tomorrow, Friday 7 August.

• Rail passengers warned of more disruption after Greater Manchester power cut

  Rail passengers across Greater Manchester are being warned of further cancellations and delays tonight and into Friday morning after a power cut caused widespread disruption earlier today.

• Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost £20m a year

  Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost between £15m and £20m a year, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has said.

• New care home in Rochdale approved

  Rochdale will get a new 74-bed care home after plans got the green light on a second attempt.

• Seven-bed ‘luxury’ home to be built on site of Corrie actor’s old home

  A new luxury seven-bedroom home will be built at Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear’s old home.

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Local Sports

• Littleborough win Haslingden by 73 runs

  Littleborough Cricket Club played Haslingden Cricket Club at Hare Hill on Saturday, 8 August, and won by 73 runs.

• Walshaw CC win against Heywood by 8 wickets

  On Saturday, 8 August, Walshaw Cricket Club played Heywood Cricket Club in the GMCL Premier League 2 and won by 8 wickets

• Rochdale AFC recruiting for five roles across first team academy and women's team

  Rochdale AFC is recruiting for a range of positions across the club as preparations continue for the 2026 to 2027 season. Vacancies are available within the men's first team, academy and women's first team.

• Rochdale CC cruise to 164 run victory over Middleton

  Rochdale CC produced a dominant all round performance to beat Middleton CC by 164 runs in the JW Lees Senior Division 2 at Towncroft on Saturday.

• Rochdale beaten by FC Halifax Town in final pre season friendly

  Rochdale ended their pre season campaign with a 3 to 2 home defeat against FC Halifax Town on Tuesday night in a match overshadowed by an injury to Will Jenkins and two second half red cards.

• Rochdale Women's comeback falls short against Farnham Town

  Rochdale Women were beaten 3 2 by Farnham Town in their opening pre season friendly at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday despite producing a spirited second half fightback.

• Rochdale fight back to earn draw against Farnham Town in home friendly

  Rochdale came from behind to draw 2 2 with National League South side Farnham Town in their first home pre season friendly at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday.

• Shakers suffer pre season setback against Morecambe

  Morecambe ran out 2-0 winners over Bury at Gigg Lane as two early goals proved enough to separate the sides in the Shakers' latest pre-season outing.

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Lifestyle

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• New Starbucks drive through opens on Whitworth Road in Rochdale

  A new Starbucks on Whitworth Road in Rochdale will open its doors to the public tomorrow, Friday 7 August.

• Final phase of Wince Brook pathway improvements set to begin

  Work to improve paths at Wince Brook nature reserve in Middleton is nearing completion, with the final phase due to begin after five stages of the project have been finished.

• Prestwich sisters secure Sainsbury's listing after recovering from warehouse fire

  A children's bath and body brand founded by two sisters from Prestwich has secured its first national supermarket rollout after rebuilding the business following a warehouse fire in Middleton.

• Rochdale homebuyers invited to Silver Hill Manor open house event

  Prospective homebuyers are being invited to visit David Wilson Homes' Silver Hill Manor development in Rochdale during an open house event on Saturday 8 August.

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Greater Manchester

• Police believe huge fire on Bury New Road was started deliberately

  Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.

• Rapist who posed as good samaritan before attacking woman jailed for eight years

  A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.

• Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost £20m a year

  Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost between £15m and £20m a year, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has said.

• Prestwich sisters secure Sainsbury's listing after recovering from warehouse fire

  A children's bath and body brand founded by two sisters from Prestwich has secured its first national supermarket rollout after rebuilding the business following a warehouse fire in Middleton.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Bolton Rumworth by election – full results

  An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

• Number 10 North fact check

  Claims that Andy Burnham arranged a lease for Number 10 North in Manchester before becoming an MP are not true, it can be confirmed.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

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Local Entertainment

• Rochdale Feel Good Festival brings packed day of live music to Town Hall Square

  Rochdale Feel Good Festival filled Town Hall Square with live music yesterday, Saturday 8 August, as local emerging acts shared the main stage with established names including Starsailor, Ash and headline performer Gabrielle.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• ‘We just want to be treated equally’ Wheelchair users hit out over OMD concert access

  Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.

• The Met announces packed autumn programme featuring Shaun Ryder and John Bramwell

  The Met in Bury has unveiled its autumn music programme, with a line up featuring established names from rock and pop alongside emerging artists from Greater Manchester and beyond.

• Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 after brief illness

  Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80 after a brief illness, his family has announced.

• Art on a Postcard exhibition to bring artists from across the UK to Whitefield

  An exhibition featuring work by artists, illustrators and poets from across the UK will open in Whitefield later this month. The community led exhibition will include submissions from poet Tony Walsh, with all artwork available to buy at accessible prices.

• Bolton Cancer Voices welcomes new musical director as choir recruits new members

  Bolton Cancer Voices is inviting new members to join the choir following two recent performances and the appointment of a new musical director.

• Well known Bolton pub and music venue Henighans set to be converted into 10 flats

  A prominent Bolton pub and live music venue is set to be converted into 10 flats.

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Elections

• Bev Craig says she’ll be “hitting the ground running” following election as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester

  Bev Craig has said she’s looking forward to “hitting the ground running”, following her election as the new mayor of Greater Manchester last night.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Bolton Rumworth by election – full results

  An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

• Deputy Leader of the Labour Party comments as polls close on the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election

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UK

• 'Not possible' to block early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, No 10 says

• Woman, 23, found dead in Islington - as six people arrested on suspicion of murder

  A murder investigation has been launched after a 23-year-old woman was found dead.

• Man, 18, dies after getting into difficulty in sea at Camber Sands

  An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

• Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club

  A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

• Record number of people arrive on one small boat - but what's behind fall in Channel crossings this year?

  A record 230 people crossed the English Channel in a single boat on Monday.

• Refugee jailed for sex attacks on two women in Falkirk

  A "predatory" refugee who sexually assaulted two women has been sentenced to four years in jail.

• Crews tackling major blaze on protected heathland in the New Forest after A31 vehicle fire

  Firefighters are working in "challenging conditions" to tackle a fire on internationally protected heathland in the New Forest National Park after it spread from a vehicle.

• Chessington World of Adventures closes due to 'burst water main'

  One of the UK's biggest theme parks has been forced to close in the middle of school summer holidays due to a burst water main in the area.

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Entertainment

• 'It was famous before it even happened': Looking back at Oasis's historic 1996 Knebworth shows

  It was perhaps the most audacious event in British music history: two gigs, 250,000 people, from a band just shy of marking two years since the release of their debut album.

• Taylor Swift songs removed from Donald Trump campaign team's social media posts

  Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by Donald Trump's campaign team.

• Perez Hilton 'serious but stable' after self-harming live on TikTok

  Perez Hilton is in a "serious but stable" condition after he was admitted to hospital, his family has said.

• Music producer William Orbit, famous for work with Madonna, dies at 69

  British music producer William Orbit, best known for his work with artists including Madonna, Blur and All Saints, has died aged 69.

• UK gives effective green light to Paramount Warner Bros mega deal after assurances provided

  The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

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Sport

• Liverpool: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears deal to buy stake with consortium led by Amit Bhatia

  Sky News understands a consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool.

• Victor Munoz to Liverpool: Spain international is a symbol of Andoni Iraola's plan to add intensity in attack

  Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference. "We have to be a team that works hard, intense and aggressive.” That shift in approach is embodied by Victor Munoz.

• Caroline Dubois: Britain's lightweight world champion has 'ingredients' to succeed Katie Taylor as face of boxing, says Nakisa Bidarian

  Caroline Dubois "has the ingredients" to succeed Katie Taylor as one of the biggest stars in boxing, according to Most Valuable Promotions partner Nakisa Bidarian.

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Strange

• Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

  A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

• Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns

  Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

• Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight

  A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

• Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus

  A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.

• New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo

  A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Videos

• Uber robotaxis set for London debut after getting minicab licences

  Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

• Man, 18, dies after getting into difficulty in sea at Camber Sands

  An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

• FIFA attacks critics trying to 'undermine' Gianni Infantino

  FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

• Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

  Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

• MPs fear one key issue could end new PM's honeymoon period

  For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.

• Taylor Swift songs removed from Donald Trump campaign team's social media posts

  Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by Donald Trump's campaign team.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Donald Trump's Board of Peace plan for Gaza

  Benjamin Netanyahu says he rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

• Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

  Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

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Politics

• Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

  Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

• 'Not possible' to block early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, No 10 says

• Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

  Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

• Early release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers under review, Sky News understands

  Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands. 

• MPs fear one key issue could end new PM's honeymoon period

  For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.

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Technology

• UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

  Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

• MPs fear one key issue could end new PM's honeymoon period

  For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.

• Europe's first total solar eclipse in almost 30 years: What you need to know

  Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe this week as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.

• Meta ordered to pay almost $1bn over child safety failings

  Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay $567m (£421m) to address the harm caused to children on its platforms.

• Uber robotaxis set for London debut after getting minicab licences

  Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

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World

• Dozens of migrants who crossed into Ceuta reached mainland Spain, Sky News told

  Dozens of migrants reached the Spanish mainland after entering Ceuta during the mass influx into the enclave, police sources have told Sky News.

• Daniel Kinahan: Alleged boss of Irish crime gang appears in court after high-security extradition

  Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.

• British couple jailed in Iran end hunger strike after several months, family says

  A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.

• Record number of people arrive on one small boat - but what's behind fall in Channel crossings this year?

  A record 230 people crossed the English Channel in a single boat on Monday.

• Ex-Thai MP arrested for killing official in country's second deadly shooting in three days

  A Thai official has been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a local government office - in the country's second deadly shooting in three days.

• Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

  Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake have inundated several provinces in China's east, cancelling of hundreds of flights.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Donald Trump's Board of Peace plan for Gaza

  Benjamin Netanyahu says he rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

• Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

  A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

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Business

• Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club

  A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

• Thames Water risks fresh storm over £1m payment to finance chief

  Thames Water risks igniting a fresh storm over boardroom pay after handing a £1m signing-on fee to its finance chief even as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

• Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

  Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

• Stress testing the UK: Find out how the Iran war is hitting finances at home

• Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

  Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

• Flying taxi-maker Vertical Aerospace to land fresh $100m capital injection

  A flying taxi maker which has pledged to create 1,000 new jobs in Britain is in the process of raising another $100m to accelerate its ambition of delivering mass commercial electric aviation.

• Pension lump sum myths cleared up amid rule change speculation | Money newsletter

  If you're accessing your pension for the first time, you might be finding the rules around tax-free lump sums confusing.

• TalkTalk on brink of break-up as Octopus snares PXC network arm

  TalkTalk, one of Britain's biggest telecoms and broadband suppliers, is on the brink of being broken up as it nears exclusive talks about the sale of its wholesale network to Octopus Investments.

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