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Veterans group to take over cafe and community hub at Denehurst House
A Rochdale veterans group has signed a lease to take over the café and community hub at Denehurst House as the long-delayed reopening of the historic building moves closer.
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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.
Local News
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Rochdale mum passes GCSEs at 40 and secures place on teacher training course
A Rochdale mum-of-three has passed GCSEs in English and maths at the age of 40 as she prepares to retrain as a teacher.
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More Rochdale pupils achieve higher GCSE grades in English and maths
More pupils across Rochdale have achieved higher GCSE grades in English and maths, according to the latest results.
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Rochdale AFC installs sanitary bins to support men after prostate cancer treatment
Rochdale AFC has installed 26 sanitary bins in men's toilets at the Crown Oil Arena to support men experiencing incontinence, including those who have undergone prostate cancer treatment.
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Two women arrested after child seriously injured in Rochdale
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury to a child after an incident in Rochdale.
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Baby rabbit reported stolen from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has appealed for the return of a young rabbit which it believes was taken by a visitor on Saturday.
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Senior Austrian delegation visits award-winning Bury Market
A senior delegation from Austria has visited Bury Market to learn more about the success of one of the UK's most celebrated markets and its role in supporting the wider town centre economy.
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Market Street reopens with road safety measures in place
A key road into Bury town centre has re-opened following improvements making it safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to travel
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Students across Bury celebrate GCSE Results Day
Young people across Bury have received their GCSE results today
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Iraqi national charged in connection with the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue
A man has been charged in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
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Oulder Hill records highest proportion of pupils achieving grades 9 to 5 in English and Maths
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy has recorded its highest proportion of pupils achieving grades 9 to 5 in both English and Mathematics.
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£20m funding for underinvested areas of Rochdale set to be approved
Forgotten areas on the edge of Rochdale are set for a makeover thanks to almost £20m in government cash.
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How major 1,550-home scheme would fit into Greater Manchester
A colossal scheme to build 1,550 homes has been earmarked for green fields just off the M60.
Local Sports
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Rochdale AFC installs sanitary bins to support men after prostate cancer treatment
Rochdale AFC has installed 26 sanitary bins in men's toilets at the Crown Oil Arena to support men experiencing incontinence, including those who have undergone prostate cancer treatment.
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Local golf clubs reach last eight of Manchester and District Alliance competitions
Dukinfield, Rochdale, Brookdale and Denton are among the local clubs still competing for honours in the Manchester and District Golf Alliance Inter Club Knock Outs.
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Super League Basketball Cup Finals to return to Manchester in 2027
The Super League Basketball Cup Finals will return to Manchester's AO Arena in March 2027.
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Rochdale Netball Club joins Rochdale AFC under new identity
Rochdale Netball Club has become part of Rochdale AFC and will compete under the new Rochdale AFC Netball identity.
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Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach
Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran has been appointed the new head coach of Rochdale AFC Sports College.
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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.
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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
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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.
Lifestyle
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New drive-thru for Rochdale approved
Plans for a new drive-thru restaurant in Rochdale have been approved, despite no occupier being named.
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Veterans group to take over cafe and community hub at Denehurst House
A Rochdale veterans group has signed a lease to take over the café and community hub at Denehurst House as the long-delayed reopening of the historic building moves closer.
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Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach
Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran has been appointed the new head coach of Rochdale AFC Sports College.
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93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station
A 93-year-old former police officer who began his career in Rochdale in 1959 has returned to his old station more than six decades later.
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OMD play first Rochdale show to sold-out Town Hall Square crowd
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark played their first concert in Rochdale on Friday 7 August, more than four decades after recording their debut single Electricity in the town.
Greater Manchester
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Baby rabbit reported stolen from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has appealed for the return of a young rabbit which it believes was taken by a visitor on Saturday.
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Super League Basketball Cup Finals to return to Manchester in 2027
The Super League Basketball Cup Finals will return to Manchester's AO Arena in March 2027.
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93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station
A 93-year-old former police officer who began his career in Rochdale in 1959 has returned to his old station more than six decades later.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Social care worker honoured after saving life of injured police officer
A deputy team manager from a Rochdale-based care organisation has been commended for saving the life of a police officer who was seriously injured while on duty.
Local Entertainment
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OMD play first Rochdale show to sold-out Town Hall Square crowd
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark played their first concert in Rochdale on Friday 7 August, more than four decades after recording their debut single Electricity in the town.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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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🟥 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.
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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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RECAP : Parklife 2025 Day One - updates, photos & travel news
Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.
Elections
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Phil Eckersley pledges to support Greater Manchester’s boroughs ahead of Mayoral Election
The Conservative candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Phil Eckersley, has pledged more support to the boroughs of the region in an interview with Roch Valley Radio.
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Tottington by-election Results
Voters across Tottington, Walshaw and Affetside went to the polls today, Thursday 2nd April, to elect a new representative to Bury Council following the resignation of former councillor Luis McBriar.
Entertainment
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Dolly Parton obituary: From rags to rhinestones - farewell to the Queen of Country
Dolly Parton would say songwriting was her therapy. "There are pieces of me, of course, in everything I write."
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Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
Dutch broadcaster AvroTros will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, in protest at Israel's participation in the competition amid the war in Gaza.
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British YouTuber Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
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Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death
Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.
Business
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs - as trade war with US heats up
Canada has said it will impose new tariffs on US imports as a trade war between the neighbours heats up.
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Melrose agrees $100m compensation pot over chemical scare
A UK-owned aerospace firm has agreed a compensation programme of up to $100m (£73.4m) for 50,000 California residents forced to evacuate their homes in response to a chemical incident.
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TGJones-owner Modella among potential suitors for Poundland
The retail investor which has cut a swathe through Britain's high streets over the last two years is among the possible suitors for Poundland, the discount chain.
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Luton Airport 'sale' process being readied for take-off
The local authority-owned company behind Luton Airport is preparing to sell the rights to operate Britain's fifth-busiest aviation hub when its current deal expires in six years' time.
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Target apologises for 'racist' Halloween costume as golf brand Good Good axes 'offensive' ad
US retail giant Target has been forced to apologise and pull a Halloween costume from sale after the outfit drew criticism for evoking blackface and minstrel shows.
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Donald Trump tells Canada to 'fall in line' after politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US over tariffs
A Canadian politician has threatened to cut off electricity and mineral supplies to the US after President Trump raised tariffs on some goods to 50%.
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Shein targets valuation of just $27bn in stock market flotation
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is to make its stock market debut targeting a valuation almost a quarter of the $100bn it was worth four years ago.
Rochdale Council Mayors Column
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Mayor Faisal Rana reflects on busy start to mayoral year
It is two months since I had the great honour of becoming Mayor of Rochdale. It is a huge privilege to serve the community, along with my wife, Mayoress of Rochdale Iram Faisal.
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