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• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• 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.

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Local News

• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• Paul Waugh says Rochdale have put town in national spotlight ahead of Wembley trip

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has praised Rochdale AFC’s “never say die spirit” ahead of the club’s trip to Wembley.

• Alex and James raise more than £51,000 for Springhill Hospice from Run

  Alex and James have raised £51,298.34 for Springhill Hospice after completing their Running for Dad challenge in memory of Alex’s dad Darren.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• Three more days of strikes next week at St Cuthberts High School

  Parents at St Cuthberts RC High School have been told that further strike action will take place next week as an ongoing dispute involving the NASUWT and NEU continues.

• Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

  Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

• 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.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• Paul Waugh says Rochdale have put town in national spotlight ahead of Wembley trip

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has praised Rochdale AFC’s “never say die spirit” ahead of the club’s trip to Wembley.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.

• 🟥 RECAP: Glaston-BURY live updates, photos, interviews and more

  Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.

• RECAP: Parklife 2025 Day Two - updates, photos & travel news

  Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.

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Elections

• Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

  Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

• 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.

• RECAP: from the Bury Elections with updates and reactions

  It’s decision day in Bury as the borough prepares for this afternoon’s local election count, with candidates and party activists gathering to find out who will take key seats on the council.

• RECAP: from the Rochdale Elections with updates and reactions

  Thousands of people headed to the ballot boxes yesterday for this year's local elections across Rochdale.

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UK

• Armed police shoot man dead after he pulls weapon during stand-off in Bedford

  A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a gun during a stand-off with armed officers.

• Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman

  Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

• UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high as pressure mounts on Starmer

  The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.

• Insurer Just Group to axe hundreds of jobs | Mark Kleinman blog

• Man charged in connection with 'voyeurism offence' at Bearsden Asda store

  A man has been charged in connection with "voyeurism" at an Asda store in East Dunbartonshire.

• Dunfermline man who sexually assaulted women on crowded train to Edinburgh jailed

  A man who sexually assaulted two women on a crowded train has been jailed for nine months.

• Obese children aged five to 12 referred to clinics weighing 11st, new NHS figures reveal

  Thousands of severely obese children have been referred to weight management clinics since they opened five years ago, according to new figures.

• Ian Watkins murder-accused told police he helped attacker because 'prison is a dog-eat-dog world'

  One of the two prisoners accused of murdering the paedophile rocker Ian Watkins said he got rid of the knife used in the fatal stabbing because "prison is a dog-eat-dog world".

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Entertainment

• UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'

  The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.

• Wordle to launch as TV game show with Savannah Guthrie as host and Jimmy Fallon co-producing

  Wordle, the popular online word game, is coming to our screens as a game show.

• Rod Stewart tells King he 'put that little ratbag in his place' in comments about US state visit

  Sir Rod Stewart has told the King he was "absolutely superb" during his recent state visit to the US, adding that His Majesty "put that little ratbag in his place".

• Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'

  British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

• Adolescence dominates BAFTA TV ceremony in final awards season haul

  It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.

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Sport

• West Ham vs Arsenal: PGMO to 'be vigilant' over grappling at set pieces after 'clear and obvious' foul on David Raya

  Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb says the PGMO will continue to "be vigilant" over "impactful" grappling at set pieces following the "clear and obvious" foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

• Xabi Alonso: Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen coach has dilemma of moving to Chelsea or waiting for 'dream' Liverpool job

  Xabi Alonso has a big decision to make if he is offered the Chelsea job.

• Andy Murray to join Jack Draper's coaching team for grasscourt season

  Jack Draper has revealed he will team up with Andy Murray in a shake-up of his coaching set-up ahead of the grasscourt season.

• Paul Merson: Arne Slot's up against it at Liverpool but they will finish higher than Man Utd next season

  Paul Merson says the fan reaction at Liverpool shows Arne Slot is up against it at Anfield, but the Sky Sports pundit is still confident they will finish above Man Utd next season.

• Benjamin Sesko: Howard Webb believes Man Utd forward handled ball vs Liverpool but VAR could not disallow due to lack of evidence

  Howard Webb believes the ball hit Benjamin Sesko's hand as he scored for Manchester United against Liverpool - but also says VAR could not disallow the goal for handball as they did not have enough evidence.

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Strange

• Driver filmed with football net on top of car

  Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

• 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.

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Videos

• Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman

  Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

• UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'

  The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.

• 'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon

  The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.

• Who is 'King of the North' and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham?

  He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.

• Adolescence dominates BAFTA TV ceremony in final awards season haul

  It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.

• Wordle to launch as TV game show with Savannah Guthrie as host and Jimmy Fallon co-producing

  Wordle, the popular online word game, is coming to our screens as a game show.

• Israel passes law setting up military tribunal which can sentence 7 October attackers to death

  Israeli politicians have passed a law establishing a military tribunal with the authority to sentence to death Hamas fighters who took part in the 7 October attack on Israel.

• Cut employee national insurance to win back voters, Labour report says

  Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.

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Politics

• Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman

  Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

• How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?

• Who is 'King of the North' and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham?

  He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.

• Zack Polanski apologises over houseboat council tax

  Zack Polanski has apologised for failing to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.

• Cut employee national insurance to win back voters, Labour report says

  Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.

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Technology

• Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water

  There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

• Widow sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI over husband's death in mass shooting at Florida State University

  A woman who claims ChatGPT contributed to her husband's death in a mass shooting is suing its maker.

• Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'

  British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

• 'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon

  The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.

• 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.

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World

• Putin says Russia will deploy 'most powerful' Sarmat nuclear missile this year

  Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's "most powerful" nuclear missile at the end of this year.

• Israel passes law setting up military tribunal which can sentence 7 October attackers to death

  Israeli politicians have passed a law establishing a military tribunal with the authority to sentence to death Hamas fighters who took part in the 7 October attack on Israel.

• 'I will not resign': South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls to quit

  South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to quit despite an impeachment committee being set up to reinvestigate allegations that he hid the theft of cash stashed in his sofas.

• Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned

  Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.

• Morocco: Remains of US soldier who fell off cliff found in ocean

  The remains of a US soldier who went missing during training exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Bodies of missing hikers found in each other's arms after volcano erupts in Indonesia

  Bodies belonging to two hikers missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia have been found. 

• Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

  Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire between the warring nations.

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Business

• UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high as pressure mounts on Starmer

  The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.

• Insurer Just Group to axe hundreds of jobs | Mark Kleinman blog

• British Steel to be nationalised 'to make Britain stronger' says Starmer

  Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.

• Cut employee national insurance to win back voters, Labour report says

  Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.

• The laptop mistake when booking a holiday | Money newsletter

  More than 190,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.

• Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned

  Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.

• Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water

  There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

• British Airways owner 'confident' on jet fuel supply 'throughout summer'

  The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.

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