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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.

• 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

• Heywood's Pride in Place scheme without chair after Brian Davies steps down

  The board is now welcoming recruitment for a new chair, along with two new members

• Strikes back on at four Greater Manchester hospitals after payment offer withdrawals, says UNISON

  Hundreds of NHS operating theatre staff at four hospitals in Greater Manchester will be back on strike for three days next week in a dispute about overtime payments, says UNISON

• New play area coming to Lower Place

  Local families will soon benefit from a new play area at Lower Place, funded by developer contributions and additional Rochdale South Township funding

• Bury Adult Learning Service welcomes residents to annual open day

  Bury Adult Learning Service is inviting residents from across the Borough to attend its annual Open Day on Saturday 5th September, from 10.30am to 2.30pm

• Greater Manchester to receive £17m in funding to help with the homelessness crisis

  Through a £442 million package, the North West is to receive £37m to curb rough sleeping to get people in for the winter

• 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.

• New homes approved for Kirkholt

  Rochdale’s largest housing estate is about to get even bigger now plans for more homes have been approved.

• New drive-thru for Rochdale approved

  Plans for a new drive-thru restaurant in Rochdale have been approved, despite no occupier being named.

• The new Bury NeighbourHub has opened to support residents with work, skills, health, and wellbeing

  The new Bury NeighbourHub has opened in the Millgate shopping centre, having moved from its previous location and expanded its offer.

• Cardinal Langley students celebrate 'exceptional' A-Level and BTEC results

  The overwhelming majority of students have secured offers from their first-choice university or other destination

• 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.

• Hopwood Hall College students celebrate Results Day success

  Students at Hopwood Hall College have received their results, with learners progressing to university courses and apprenticeships.

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Local Sports

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Lifestyle

• New drive-thru for Rochdale approved

  Plans for a new drive-thru restaurant in Rochdale have been approved, despite no occupier being named.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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Greater Manchester

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Local Entertainment

• 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.

• 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.

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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

• Track 'irregularity' found at site of Lewes train derailment, investigators reveal

  Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.

• Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel

  Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.

• Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the UK

  Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire

  A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.

• Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'

  Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.

• Mad Cow Disease case confirmed at Dumfries and Galloway farm

  A case of BSE - also known as Mad Cow Disease - has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

• Woman accusing ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott of child sex abuse denies saying 'I'm going to be rich'

  A woman who has accused a former world snooker champion of historical child sex abuse has denied saying "I'm going to be rich" and would take her allegations "to the papers and make a lot of money".

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Entertainment

• 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.

• Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'

  Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".

• Edinburgh venue accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon when it cancelled show

  A venue has accepted it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it scrapped his show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

  The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

• Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

  Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

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Sport

• Rodri transfer news: Barcelona complete £65.4m signing of Spain midfielder from Man City

  Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.

• Paul Merson's Premier League season preview: Who wins title and finishes in top five - and who are relegation contenders?

  In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

• Carlos Sainz: Williams driver signs multi-year contract extension to remain with team for 2027 F1 season and beyond

  Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.

• Graeme Dott: Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by former world snooker champion, court hears

  A woman allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.

• Premier League season preview: Each club's pre-season preparations analysed ahead of new campaign's kick-off this Friday

  Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League team is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign.

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Strange

• Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

  Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

• Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

  AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

• 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.

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Videos

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• 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.

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

• Trump pauses tariffs on Canada after last-minute deal

  Donald Trump has announced he has paused the imposition of 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada.

• Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'

  Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".

• Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments

  The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

• Watchdog contacting TikTok over 'joyriding content' after five teenagers die speeding wrong way on motorway

  The Irish media regulator is to contact social media giant TikTok over its efforts tackle videos of reckless and illegal driving.

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Politics

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments

  The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

• Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

  It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

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Technology

• Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'

  Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• Before and after pictures show moon crater after SpaceX crash

  A NASA spacecraft has captured images of a new crater on the moon after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the surface.

• London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children, says study

  London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been linked to an improvement in children's lung growth, according to a study.

• Meta goes on federal trial for social media addiction, with states seeking more than $1trn

  A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.

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World

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Four Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

  Four Americans have been killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

  A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.

• Nick Kyrgios banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine

  Nick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

• Trump pauses tariffs on Canada after last-minute deal

  Donald Trump has announced he has paused the imposition of 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada.

• Pakistan to challenge order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to private hospital

  The Pakistani government will challenge an order to move former prime minister Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital.

• Married British couple on honeymooon killed in Greek helicopter crash

  A married British couple who died in a helicopter crash ​in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.

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Business

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• Former F1 team boss Stoddart to take off again with European Cargo airline

  Paul Stoddart, the former Formula One team boss, is closing in on a deal to reacquire a freight airline set up during the COVID pandemic to help the government import medical equipment from the Far East.

• Former Lebara backer eyes TalkTalk consumer arm

  A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

• Clampdown on 'drip pricing' as Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated

• The pension contribution trick every couple should know | Money newsletter

  More than 210,000 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.

• The products that increased in price most since 2021 - and the (surprising) ones now a lot cheaper

  Inflation has risen by 28% cumulatively since the cost-of-living crisis began, according to new figures.

• Greek gaming tycoon in talks to buy stake in Championship football club Bristol City

  A Greek gambling tycoon is in talks to buy a large stake in the Championship football club Bristol City, part of an ongoing frenzy of dealmaking involving clubs in the top two tiers of the English game.

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Rochdale Council Mayors Column

• 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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