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• Famous Toad Lane Pioneers Museum at risk of closure without urgent funding

  The trust responsible for Rochdale Pioneers Museum has warned the birthplace of the modern co operative movement could close within two years unless a long term funding solution is found.

• Nominations now open for the Roch Valley Radio Community Hero Awards 2026 to honour local legends

  Roch Valley Radio has officially opened this year's nominations for our Community Heroes Awards, celebrating the everyday people, groups and organisations going above and beyond to make Rochdale and Bury a better place to live.

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Local News

• Middleton McDonald's reopens after major restaurant redesign

  McDonald's in Middleton has reopened following a refurbishment designed to improve the experience for customers and restaurant staff. The changes include a redesigned layout, updated technology and new facilities for delivery couriers.

• Julie Murphy appointed as Rochdale Borough Council Chief Executive

  Julie Murphy has been appointed as Chief Executive and head of paid service at Rochdale Borough Council following approval by councillors at a meeting of full council.

• Bury tenants in Unsworth to hold meeting over proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent

  Residents on the Sykes Avenue Estate in Unsworth are meeting on Thursday evening after receiving proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent following the sale of their homes to a new owner.

• Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors

  Rochdale Borough Council's STARS adult care service has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

• Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event

  Rochdale Women's Welfare Association took part in the annual GM4Women Dialogue, Deeds and Determination gathering, bringing together women and allies from across Greater Manchester to discuss equality and support for women and girls.

• Rochdale students win national award for online safety film

  Students from Skills 4 All in Rochdale have won second place in the secondary category of the 2026 Childnet Film Competition with a film exploring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

• Potting Shed returns to The Rock for summer holiday family activities

  The Potting Shed will return to The Rock shopping centre in Bury for five weeks of free gardening themed family activities during the summer holidays.

• Twelve Rochdale borough parks retain Green Flag awards

  Twelve parks and green spaces across Rochdale borough have retained Green Flag Award status, recognising the quality of their management and maintenance. The awards come as the Green Flag scheme marks its 30th anniversary.

• Bury didn't cut the shortlist for UK Town of Culture

  Bury has not been shortlisted for the UK’s first Town of Culture competition after submitting its bid earlier this year.

• Tottington High School students raise £1,000 for bereavement charity

  Two Tottington High School students have raised £1,000 for Millie’s Time, a charity supporting bereaved parents that was founded by a member of staff in memory of her daughter.

• Bury technology firm Avoira shortlisted for two Greater Manchester business awards

  Bury based technology company Avoira has been shortlisted in two categories at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards as it marks its 50th anniversary.

• Rochdale Sea Cadets finish second in national Gibraltar Cup competition

  Rochdale Sea Cadets have been named the second best Sea Cadet detachment in the country after finishing runners up in the Gibraltar Cup at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon. The unit also won the Best Team Medic Award during the national competition.

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Local Sports

• Milnrow CC secured a three wicket victory over Droylsden CC after chasing down a revised target of 139 in 33.5 overs.

  After winning the toss and choosing to field, Milnrow restricted Droylsden to 134 for seven from their allotted 34 overs before reaching 141 for seven with one ball remaining.

• Thornham posted 221 for eight from 48 overs after Westleigh won the toss and chose to field.

  Westleigh were set a revised target of 231 from 48 overs but were bowled out for 87 in 29.4 overs.

• Rochdale Mayfield secures more than £10,000 to improve community facilities

  Rochdale Mayfield has secured more than £10,000 in funding to invest in its facilities and expand its community activities. The money has been awarded through Rochdale Borough Council’s Township Fund and The Football Foundation.

• Rochdale’s Ian Murgatroyd selected to represent England Masters Rugby League

  Rochdale rugby player Ian Murgatroyd has been selected to represent England in Masters Rugby League. He is due to play against Scotland in Edinburgh this October after earning international recognition for his long standing commitment to the sport.

• Police announce drink and drug driving checks after England match

  Greater Manchester Police has warned football supporters not to get behind the wheel if they could still be over the drink drive limit following England's match.

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Lifestyle

• Middleton McDonald's reopens after major restaurant redesign

  McDonald's in Middleton has reopened following a refurbishment designed to improve the experience for customers and restaurant staff. The changes include a redesigned layout, updated technology and new facilities for delivery couriers.

• Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors

  Rochdale Borough Council's STARS adult care service has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

• Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event

  Rochdale Women's Welfare Association took part in the annual GM4Women Dialogue, Deeds and Determination gathering, bringing together women and allies from across Greater Manchester to discuss equality and support for women and girls.

• Potting Shed returns to The Rock for summer holiday family activities

  The Potting Shed will return to The Rock shopping centre in Bury for five weeks of free gardening themed family activities during the summer holidays.

• Twelve Rochdale borough parks retain Green Flag awards

  Twelve parks and green spaces across Rochdale borough have retained Green Flag Award status, recognising the quality of their management and maintenance. The awards come as the Green Flag scheme marks its 30th anniversary.

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Greater Manchester

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Housebuilder raises more than £21000 for hospital charity after Three Peaks Challenge

  Fourteen employees from Barratt Homes have raised £21820 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge in less than 24 hours.

• Bolton man, Sultani Bakatash found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls

  A Bolton man has been found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls after a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

• Joseph Holt launches £1 children’s meals and £20,000 summer charity appeal

  Joseph Holt has reduced the price of children’s meals to £1 across its pubs, including those in Bury, as part of a summer initiative to help families during the school holidays.

• Football helps foster family create a sense of belonging for children in their care

  A foster family from Heywood have shared how their love of football has helped build strong relationships and a sense of belonging for the young people they care for.

• The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?

  From the streets of Hulme, Greater Manchester’s housing problems are glaringly obvious. Standing here, the glass skyscrapers towering above the region come into view. Many of these buildings went up thanks to loans from taxpayers.

• Andy Burnham's devolution plans supported by the Leader of Devon County Council

  Andy Burnham's devolution plans move forward despite him not yet being Prime Minister as Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council 'strongly supports' extended devolution to the South West county.

• Grieving mother's campaign continues as teenager sentenced following e-scooter collsion death

  A 15-year-old boy has received a youth referral order and a driving ban, after earlier pleading guilty to causing the death of a 14-year-old passenger on his e-scooter when it collided with a car.

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Local Entertainment

• Rochdale students win national award for online safety film

  Students from Skills 4 All in Rochdale have won second place in the secondary category of the 2026 Childnet Film Competition with a film exploring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

• Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival with Ash and Starsailor

  Two time BRIT Award winner Gabrielle will headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival when it returns on Saturday 8 August 2026, joined by Ash, Starsailor and a line up of established and emerging acts.

• Prestwich Community Picnic celebrates the town’s community spirit

  The Prestwich Community Picnic is taking place today, bringing residents together for an afternoon in the park.

• Fully funded music programme launched to support Rochdale Music Artists

  A new fully funded music development programme has been launched in Rochdale to help emerging artists and aspiring sound engineers develop their skills and gain industry experience.

• Award winning Trainspotting production returns to Ramsbottom after record breaking ticket demand

  An award winning production of Trainspotting is returning to the Geoffrey Sword Studio from 12 July to 18 July after record breaking demand saw some performances sell out.

• Local Arts champion to help lead £20m regeneration of Smallbridge, Hurstead, and Belfield

  Managing director of M6 Theatre Company, Laura Rodwell, has been chosen to chair the board of a £20m initiative as part of Rochdale Borough Council's plans to boost regeneration in the local area

• 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.

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Elections

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Greens unveil Greater Manchester manifesto with affordable homes and free bus travel pledge

  The Green Party has launched its manifesto for Greater Manchester, setting out plans including 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, free bus travel for under 22 year olds and investment in town centres if its mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins is elected.

• The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?

  From the streets of Hulme, Greater Manchester’s housing problems are glaringly obvious. Standing here, the glass skyscrapers towering above the region come into view. Many of these buildings went up thanks to loans from taxpayers.

• Bev Craig pledges Bee Network expansion and fare freeze in Greater Manchester mayoral campaign

  Labour's candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced plans to expand the Bee Network, freeze bus fares and introduce more free public transport as part of her election campaign.

• Conservatives and Liberal Democrats announce their candidates for mayoral by-election

  The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have confirmed who will be standing for each respective party at the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

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UK

• Nigel Farage asks 'What is my sin?' as he mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift' and benefits in kind

  Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.

• Andrew and Tristan Tate held in 'solitary confinement' in US jail, lawyer claims

  Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held in "solitary confinement" following their arrest in Miami, their lawyer claims.

• Fire breaks out at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh

  Firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday.

• Water supplies restored to thousands of homes in Kent

  Thousands of people in Kent have had water supplies restored after an "instrument failure" caused a water treatment works to shut down.

• Two cross-country horse riders killed in separate accidents

  Two horse riders have been killed in separate cross-country accidents, eventing authorities have announced.

• New Zealander Ryan Fox wins the The Open golf championship with final hole birdie

  New Zealander Ryan Fox has won The Open golf tournament after he secured his first major title with a final-hole birdie.

• Delivery trick Tesco wouldn't tell us about - but their drivers did | Money newsletter

  More than 200,000 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.

• Woman charged with murder following death of 75-year-old man in Bolton

  A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a 75-year-old man in Bolton.

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Entertainment

• Andrew and Tristan Tate held in 'solitary confinement' in US jail, lawyer claims

  Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held in "solitary confinement" following their arrest in Miami, their lawyer claims.

• Brenda Fricker, best known for My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, dies aged 81

  Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.

• Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.

• Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

  Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.

• Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal

  Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.

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Sport

• England beat India by 27 runs in Lord's run-fest to clinch 2-1 ODI series victory

  Ben Duckett's century and Sam Curran's late burst of wickets inspired England to a series-clinching 27-run win over India in the third ODI at Lord's.

• England World Cup ratings: Every Three Lions player who took part in the tournament rated

  England's World Cup campaign is officially over and while history has been made - it's not quite the history the Three Lions wanted.

• Morgan Rogers transfer news: Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Aston Villa forward and Arsenal's No 1 target

  Chelsea have agreed a record £117m deal with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.

• France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka reveals he is fully fit and wanted to play more at the World Cup after hat-trick in third-place play-off

  Bukayo Saka revealed he "wanted to play more" at the World Cup after scoring a hat-trick to earn England a bronze medal against France - after Thomas Tuchel tactically left him out of the semi-final loss to Argentina.

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Strange

• 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).

• Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction

  A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.

• Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout

  An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

• 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.

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Videos

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit

  The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

• British Steel taken into public ownership

  The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

• Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.

• Nigel Farage asks 'What is my sin?' as he mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift' and benefits in kind

  Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.

• Andrew and Tristan Tate held in 'solitary confinement' in US jail, lawyer claims

  Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held in "solitary confinement" following their arrest in Miami, their lawyer claims.

• Who is Marie-France van Heel? How Andy Burnham's wife went from 'coolest girl in college' to No 10 - and appeared on Blind Date

  She went on Cilla Black's Blind Date, chose a man who became a Conservative Party official - and is now about to move into 10 Downing Street with Labour's new prime minister.

• Trump blames Canada as US 'invaded by filthy air' from wildfires that could impact World Cup final

  US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.

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Politics

• Nigel Farage asks 'What is my sin?' as he mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift' and benefits in kind

  Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.

• Who is Marie-France van Heel? How Andy Burnham's wife went from 'coolest girl in college' to No 10 - and appeared on Blind Date

  She went on Cilla Black's Blind Date, chose a man who became a Conservative Party official - and is now about to move into 10 Downing Street with Labour's new prime minister.

• Starmer is replaced as Labour leader today - and there is some trepidation as he leaves

  Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday. 

• Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks

  The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.

• University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments

  A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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Technology

• Prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects 'as effective as radiotherapy and surgery'

  A less invasive prostate cancer treatment is as effective as radiotherapy and surgery but with fewer side effects, a major study suggests.

• Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death

  A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.

• Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm

  Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities

  Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.

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World

• Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile record in front of packed home crowd in London

  British runner Josh Kerr has broken the 27-year-old world record for the mile in front of a sell-out crowd in London.

• Trump blames Canada as US 'invaded by filthy air' from wildfires that could impact World Cup final

  US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.

• Indian hunger striker taken to hospital as police launch 'chilling crackdown'

  Police have forcibly removed hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk from a student protest site in India.

• 'Shameless' fraudster who stole £300k from vulnerable pensioner led away by police

  This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.

• Winners of Argentina v Spain World Cup final will get US-style championship rings

  The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will receive a championship ring for the first time, FIFA said.

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Business

• Under-fire pollster YouGov eyes Levings as next boss

  A former boss of the market research firm Kantar's operations in the Americas has been shortlisted to become the next chief executive of YouGov, the under-fire London-listed polling firm.

• Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation

  The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.

• British Steel taken into public ownership

  The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

• PwC to leapfrog rival KPMG as partner pay surpasses £900,000 again | Mark Kleinman blog

• Delivery trick Tesco wouldn't tell us about - but their drivers did | Money newsletter

  More than 200,000 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.

• Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit

  The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• Parents face £1,100 bill for summer holiday childcare

  Families face spending more than £1,100 per child for summer holiday childcare, new research suggests.

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