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• Hundred year old Rochdale care home resident dances on TikTok to raise money for children in Sri Lanka

  A 100 year old resident living at Half Acre House Residential Care Home in Rochdale is capturing hearts on TikTok while raising money for a cause that has been close to her heart for many years.

• Operation Tetbury helping transform Rochdale town centre as crime falls by more than 25 per cent

  Crime and anti social behaviour in Rochdale town centre have fallen significantly during the first year of Operation Tetbury, with police saying the project is helping to change perceptions of the town while supporting wider regeneration.

• Bury widow shares loneliness struggle as referrals rise for social prescribing support

  A Bury woman has spoken about the devastating impact loneliness had on her life after the death of her husband, as new figures show more than a third of referrals to social prescribing services in the borough are linked to loneliness.

• Andy Burnham says Labour got it wrong as he unveils business rates shake up for pubs and small firms

  Andy Burnham has called for major changes to business rates, including a 20 per cent cut for pubs and music venues and the removal of business rates for thousands of small family run high street firms.

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Local News

• New poetry anthologies celebrate Rochdale voices after Town of Culture year

  Two new poetry anthologies featuring the work of Rochdale residents have been published following the borough's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.

• Hundred year old Rochdale care home resident dances on TikTok to raise money for children in Sri Lanka

  A 100 year old resident living at Half Acre House Residential Care Home in Rochdale is capturing hearts on TikTok while raising money for a cause that has been close to her heart for many years.

• Operation Tetbury helping transform Rochdale town centre as crime falls by more than 25 per cent

  Crime and anti social behaviour in Rochdale town centre have fallen significantly during the first year of Operation Tetbury, with police saying the project is helping to change perceptions of the town while supporting wider regeneration.

• Thirty years on, the bomb that changed Manchester forever

  At 11.17am on Saturday 15 June 1996, Manchester changed forever.

• One Rochdale councillor says Sudden Junction works could finish months ahead of schedule

  Roadworks at Sudden Junction could be completed up to five months ahead of schedule after changes were introduced to ease congestion around one of Rochdale's busiest junctions.

• Bury widow shares loneliness struggle as referrals rise for social prescribing support

  A Bury woman has spoken about the devastating impact loneliness had on her life after the death of her husband, as new figures show more than a third of referrals to social prescribing services in the borough are linked to loneliness.

• CQC rates Rochdale adult social care services as 'good'

  Rochdale Borough Council has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following an assessment of its adult social care services under the Care Act 2014.

• Three MPs return to Rochdale school as pupils make major progress

  Elsie Blundell MP has praised staff and pupils at Oulder Hill Leadership Academy after a visit with education minister Josh MacAlister.

• The ‘running sore’ arson hit pub where kids use power tools to break in

  A possible pathway to improve a trespass, vandalism and fire hit former pub has been suggested.

• Council tax shortfall in Rochdale of almost £20m in 10 years

  Almost £20m of council tax in Rochdale has gone unpaid in the last decade.

• Government plans longer closures for illegal shops after Rochdale campaign

  Shops linked to the sale of illegal tobacco, banned vapes and counterfeit goods could face closure for up to a year under proposed government changes welcomed by Rochdale MP Paul Waugh.

• Thousands enjoy food, music and sunshine as Street Eat returns to Rochdale

  More than 3,000 people attended Rochdale's Street Eat food and drink festival as the event returned to Town Hall Square with a day of international cuisine, live entertainment and family activities.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale Hornets suffer heavy defeat as Widnes reach 1895 Cup final

  Rochdale Hornets saw their 1895 Cup campaign come to an end after a 52-0 defeat against Widnes Vikings, who booked their place in the final with a dominant performance.

• Rochdale Masters launches women’s section as club continues to grow

  Rochdale Masters Rugby League has announced the creation of a Women’s Masters Section as the club continues to expand and encourage greater participation in the sport.

• Jimmy McNulty leaves Rochdale to join Stockport County

  Rochdale have confirmed Head Coach Jimmy McNulty has left the club to join League One side Stockport County.

• Donation boost for Rochdale Mayfield from local business and charity

  Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC has received a donation from a local retailer and charitable organisation to help support players, equipment, and community programmes.

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Lifestyle

• Bury widow shares loneliness struggle as referrals rise for social prescribing support

  A Bury woman has spoken about the devastating impact loneliness had on her life after the death of her husband, as new figures show more than a third of referrals to social prescribing services in the borough are linked to loneliness.

• Thousands enjoy food, music and sunshine as Street Eat returns to Rochdale

  More than 3,000 people attended Rochdale's Street Eat food and drink festival as the event returned to Town Hall Square with a day of international cuisine, live entertainment and family activities.

• Rochdale Masters launches women’s section as club continues to grow

  Rochdale Masters Rugby League has announced the creation of a Women’s Masters Section as the club continues to expand and encourage greater participation in the sport.

• Littleborough Band celebrates prize winning Whit Friday performances

  Littleborough Band enjoyed a successful Whit Friday, collecting five prizes across a series of contests in Saddleworth.

• La Latte Lounge opens new community space and women’s workshop

  La Latte Lounge Community Cafe CIC has opened a new community space and women’s workshop on Bank Street aimed at supporting people facing isolation, mental health challenges and abuse.

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Greater Manchester

• Operation Tetbury helping transform Rochdale town centre as crime falls by more than 25 per cent

  Crime and anti social behaviour in Rochdale town centre have fallen significantly during the first year of Operation Tetbury, with police saying the project is helping to change perceptions of the town while supporting wider regeneration.

• Thirty years on, the bomb that changed Manchester forever

  At 11.17am on Saturday 15 June 1996, Manchester changed forever.

• The ‘running sore’ arson hit pub where kids use power tools to break in

  A possible pathway to improve a trespass, vandalism and fire hit former pub has been suggested.

• Andy Burnham says Labour got it wrong as he unveils business rates shake up for pubs and small firms

  Andy Burnham has called for major changes to business rates, including a 20 per cent cut for pubs and music venues and the removal of business rates for thousands of small family run high street firms.

• Massive Simister Island M60 upgrade gets started

  Work on a major M60 motorway upgrade at the notorious Simister Island junction has started.

• Newly elected Reform councillor defends historic black face make up photograph

  A newly-elected councillor has defended a decades old picture of him in ‘black face’ make-up as part of a musical performance.

• Burnham calls water industry 'broken'

  Andy Burnham, the Labour Candidate for the Makerfield By-Election, has called the Water industry 'broken' but fell short of calling for the nationalisation of United Utilities, following a discussion with local residents about how they have been affected by flooding in their local area.

• Who is keeping the lights on at Oldham council?

  A top boss is keeping the lights on at Oldham Council while councillors work out who is going to take over.

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Local Entertainment

• Thousands enjoy food, music and sunshine as Street Eat returns to Rochdale

  More than 3,000 people attended Rochdale's Street Eat food and drink festival as the event returned to Town Hall Square with a day of international cuisine, live entertainment and family activities.

• Littleborough Band celebrates prize winning Whit Friday performances

  Littleborough Band enjoyed a successful Whit Friday, collecting five prizes across a series of contests in Saddleworth.

• Free Rocky the Rhino trail launched at The Rock for half term families

  Families visiting The Rock during May half term can take part in a free interactive trail with the chance to win a £150 shopping voucher.

• 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.

• 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.

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Elections

• Andy Burnham pledges more powers for councils to tackle anti social behaviour

  Andy Burnham has said local councils should be given greater powers and resources to tackle anti social behaviour and regain control over the future of high streets.

• Andy Burnham says Labour got it wrong as he unveils business rates shake up for pubs and small firms

  Andy Burnham has called for major changes to business rates, including a 20 per cent cut for pubs and music venues and the removal of business rates for thousands of small family run high street firms.

• Makerfield residents voice frustration and excitement as by election campaign intensifies

  People in Ashton-in-Makerfield are starting to get fed up.

• Burnham calls water industry 'broken'

  Andy Burnham, the Labour Candidate for the Makerfield By-Election, has called the Water industry 'broken' but fell short of calling for the nationalisation of United Utilities, following a discussion with local residents about how they have been affected by flooding in their local area.

• 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.

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UK

• Boy accused of murdering girl, 9, said he had to get away from police, court told

  A jury has heard how a teenage boy on trial for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Somerset told a group of young people that he had to get away from "the police... everything".

• Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel appears in court

  The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel, has appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions.

• Three arrested after record-breaking 12-tonne cannabis haul seized

  Border Force officers have seized a record 12-tonne shipment of cannabis worth £139m.

• Union seeks pension guarantees amid Thames Water crisis | Mark Kleinman blog

• First batch of grooming gang cases returned to police to reinvestigate

  The first batch of grooming gang cases, among a national review of previously closed files, has been referred back to police forces where lines of inquiry may have been missed.

• 'Horses**t': Campaigners and government reject claims of forced Dartmoor pony 'cull'

  A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals.

• Rogue traders jailed for conning vulnerable people out of £880,000

  Three conmen have been sentenced after defrauding a 83-year-old out of most of her life savings in a plot which targeted vulnerable people.

• Prince George to attend Eton College from September, Kensington Palace confirms

  Prince George will attend the £63,000-per-year Eton College from September, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

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Entertainment

• Naomi Campbell appeals charity ban

  Naomi Campbell has arrived at a tribunal hearing to appeal a five-year ban on her being a charity trustee.

• Trailblazing investigative reporter Roger Cook dies

  Roger Cook, the pioneering investigative reporter who built a career confronting criminals face-to-face on camera and challenging them on their own doorstep, has died aged 83.

• US musician Oliver Tree believed to be among six dead in mid-air helicopter crash in Brazil

  US musician Oliver Tree is believed to be among six people dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro.

• Paramount takeover of Warner Bros won't harm competition or consumers, DOJ says

  A US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has determined the merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful to consumers.

• Taylor Swift makes musical history - again

  Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, aged 36.

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Sport

• World Cup 2026: Iran the most oppressed team at tournament, says coach Amir Ghalenoei after opening game vs New Zealand

  Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.

• Joe Root says 'there isn't a drinking culture' in England team and feels there is no need for alcohol ban after Ben Stokes nightclub incident

  Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.

• England vs Croatia: Sky Sports writers pick their Three Lions starting XIs for 2026 World Cup opener in Texas

  England finally kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday and the Sky Sports writers have been busy selecting their starting line-ups for that opening Group L clash.

• World Cup 2026: England vs Croatia predictions and best bets

  England take on Croatia in their first game at World Cup 2026 and our betting expert Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, is backing the Three Lions to win by one goal and spies a Harry Kane fouls angle.

• US Open 2026 tee times: Full R1 groupings and UK and Ireland start times for first round at Shinnecock Hills in New York

  Groupings and tee times for the opening round of the 126th US Open, held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.

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Strange

• Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city

  Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

• Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

  A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

• Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber

  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

• 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.

• 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.

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Videos

• Boy accused of murdering girl, 9, said he had to get away from police, court told

  A jury has heard how a teenage boy on trial for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Somerset told a group of young people that he had to get away from "the police... everything".

• Stuff Matters... because boring stuff is often actually tremendously interesting

  How did the light-emitting diode change the world? And, come to mention it, might it perversely actually prompt us to puff more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Social media ban would have stopped me quitting, says Jess Phillips

  Jess Phillips says she would not have resigned if Sir Keir Starmer had announced an under-16s social media ban earlier.

• Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced

  Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

• Jo Cox's sister warns against people being pushed 'towards the extremes'

  The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.

• Ebola: Largest ever outbreak of rare strain 'likely even greater' – and the 'first line of defence' has collapsed

  The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely far higher than official figures, Oxfam has warned, due to lack of clean water and sanitation.

• Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber

  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

• Drone attack plot against White House UFC event thwarted, says FBI

  The FBI says it prevented a potential attack using guns and drones on last Sunday's UFC event attended by President Trump at the White House.

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Politics

• Social media ban would have stopped me quitting, says Jess Phillips

  Jess Phillips says she would not have resigned if Sir Keir Starmer had announced an under-16s social media ban earlier.

• Jo Cox's sister warns against people being pushed 'towards the extremes'

  The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.

• Russia's Starmer plot - the fallout

  ?Listen to Politics At Sam And Anne's on your podcast app?

• Homes in illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London property show that sparked protests

  Sky News has obtained exclusive images that demonstrate illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were being advertised at a controversial property show that attracted large protests in London on Sunday.

• What's Starmer's plan for Friday morning?

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

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Technology

• Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced

  Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

• 'Horses**t': Campaigners and government reject claims of forced Dartmoor pony 'cull'

  A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals.

• Stuff Matters... because boring stuff is often actually tremendously interesting

  How did the light-emitting diode change the world? And, come to mention it, might it perversely actually prompt us to puff more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Anthropic withdraws access to powerful AI model after US government order

  Anthropic has withdrawn its powerful Fable 5 model after the US government ordered the company to revoke access to all foreign nationals.

• Rare shark studied in its natural habitat for first time - and it wasn't where researchers thought

  A rare, deep-sea goblin shark has been studied alive in its habitat for the first time.

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World

• Trump has admitted defeat on Iran war after historic blunder

  The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims.

• Ebola: Largest ever outbreak of rare strain 'likely even greater' – and the 'first line of defence' has collapsed

  The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely far higher than official figures, Oxfam has warned, due to lack of clean water and sanitation.

• Russian artist who criticised Putin shot dead near home in Poland

  An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday. 

• Crown prince of Norway's stepson jailed for four years over two rapes

  The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has been jailed for two rapes - including one in the basement of his family's home.

• Homes in illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London property show that sparked protests

  Sky News has obtained exclusive images that demonstrate illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were being advertised at a controversial property show that attracted large protests in London on Sunday.

• Drone strikes in Sudan killed over 1,000 people in five months, says UN

  More than 1,000 people were killed in drone strikes in Sudan in the first five months of this year, the United Nations has revealed.

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Business

• Union seeks pension guarantees amid Thames Water crisis | Mark Kleinman blog

• Thames Water rescue in peril as government opposes 'weak' deal

  Cash-strapped Thames Water is again facing down the prospect of being placed in temporary public ownership after the government raised objections to a proposed £10bn rescue by its lenders.

• Former Microsoft chief Barclay joins British fintech unicorn Zilch

  One of Britain's leading fintech unicorns will this week name Microsoft's former UK boss to its board as it continues to seek acquisition targets ahead of an eventual public listing.

• Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soar past Amazon

  Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.

• Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced

  Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

• Oil prices drop and stocks enjoy cautious rally on US-Iran peace progress

  There is cautious optimism on financial markets that a US-Iran peace deal will ease the hit to the global economy caused by their war.

• Fox to buy Roku for $22bn

  Fox has agreed a takeover of Roku in a deal worth $22bn (£16.4bn).

• Stuff Matters... because boring stuff is often actually tremendously interesting

  How did the light-emitting diode change the world? And, come to mention it, might it perversely actually prompt us to puff more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

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