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East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver

The East Lancashire Railway has its first female steam locomotive driver after Steph Elwood successfully completed her driving assessments.

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Festival of Remembrance to be held at Rochdale Town Hall

A Festival of Remembrance will be held at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 16 October to honour members of the Armed Forces community.
Man charged with firearm and driving offences after Heywood police pursuit

A man has been charged with firearm and driving offences following a police pursuit in Heywood.
Man arrested after tents found at Old Middleton Cemetery

The councillors also said the tents were slashed overnight and police are investigating.
Rochdale Council approves £15 million cost of living support package

Around £15 million will be spent on cost of living support for Rochdale borough residents over the next three years.
Littleborough cyclists raise £131,812 after 900-mile Arctic challenge

Three men from Littleborough have raised £131,812 after cycling 900 miles from Oslo to the Arctic Circle.
71-year-old man with dementia found near Piethorne Reservoir after search

A 71-year-old man with dementia was found cold and confused after a search involving police, mountain rescue volunteers and search dogs near Piethorne Reservoir in Newhey.
Future of Middleton set out at major arena event

Middleton is changing, but the signs of its regeneration won’t be reduced to a ‘£6 oat milk latte’, according to Bev Craig.
Stoma bag user disgusted by her miss bin collections

A woman with a stoma bag is furious following string of missed bin collections. Jackie Allen has had various cancer treatment following bowel issues.
Rochdale council agrees deal to buy Middleton's Warwick Mill

Rochdale Borough Council has agreed a deal to acquire the Grade II listed Warwick Mill in Middleton as part of plans to regenerate the area.
East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver

The East Lancashire Railway has its first female steam locomotive driver after Steph Elwood successfully completed her driving assessments.
Heywood Uniform Hub distributes more than 6,400 free school uniform items in first summer

More than 6,400 items of preloved school uniform have been donated to a new volunteer-run uniform project in Heywood in less than three months.
Rochdale Masters men and women represent club together at National Masters Festival

Rochdale Masters’ men’s and women’s teams represented the club together at the National Masters Rugby League Festival for the first time on Saturday.

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Rochdale Masters men and women represent club together at National Masters Festival

Rochdale Masters’ men’s and women’s teams represented the club together at the National Masters Rugby League Festival for the first time on Saturday.
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.

Lifestyle

Middleton woman launches Manchester's first Alternative Fashion Week

A Middleton woman is launching a six-day alternative fashion week featuring designers, artists and performers at venues across Manchester.
East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver

The East Lancashire Railway has its first female steam locomotive driver after Steph Elwood successfully completed her driving assessments.
Town of Culture year brings in at least £5.5m for Rochdale

Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture raked in more than £5.5m for the local economy, according to council data.
Veterans to run new café in restored Rochdale manor house

A 19th century manor house in Rochdale which has stood empty for years has been restored, with a new café opening on Saturday.
Wardle man lends his voice to poetry trail about recovery

A Wardle man who has been in recovery from substance use for just over a year has contributed to a new poetry and audio walking trail.

Greater Manchester

Middleton woman launches Manchester's first Alternative Fashion Week

A Middleton woman is launching a six-day alternative fashion week featuring designers, artists and performers at venues across Manchester.
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following balcony fall in Salford

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in hospital following a fall from a balcony at an address on Liverpool Street, Salford.
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.
M60 closed near Prestwich after multi-vehicle crash saw two rushed to hospital

Traffic halted and delays expected following collision between junctions 16 and 17
M66 traffic stopped southbound due to ongoing Police incident

Traffic was stopped this evening on the M66 southbound between the A56 and Junction 1.
🚒 LIVE: We join Greater Manchester fire crews in Rochdale tonight for a ride-along

Live updates during the evening as we embed with GMFRS for a behind-the-scenes look at frontline fire service work during one of the busiest times of the 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.

Local Entertainment

Nadine Coyle pulls out of Manchester Pride performance with B*Witched stepping in

Nadine Coyle has pulled out of her Manchester Village Pride performance tonight after problems with her voice.
East Lancashire Railway launches Christmas card competition for children

East Lancashire Railway has launched a Christmas card competition with four tickets for its Santa Specials among the prizes.
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.

Elections

Residents urged to check voter registration details

Residents are being asked to check their electoral registration details ahead of local elections in May 2027.
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.
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

EastEnders star Shane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving

EastEnders actor Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to drink-driving.
Channel 4 confirms cut to a quarter of its workforce under 'transformation' plan

Channel 4 is to cut about a quarter of its staff - around 340 jobs - by the end of the year.
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences

Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with a series of sexual offences against five women in connection with alleged offending that took place between 2007 and 2016.
Employee fired by GTA developer Rockstar believes workers were put on 'watch list'

A worker fired by the developer of Grand Theft Auto has told an employment tribunal they believe staff were placed on a "watch list" after signing a petition about remote working.
Noel and Liam Gallagher unite for Oasis's UK documentary premiere - here's what we learn from the film

As it was for their reunion shows, the Gallagher brothers arrived at the premiere for their new documentary with the same show of unity - Liam with one arm draped around Noel's shoulder, the other fist held aloft, triumphant.

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Business

Eagle holds first talks with Thames Water chiefs amid bailout crisis

Angela Eagle, the new environment secretary, held her first face-to-face talks with Thames Water bosses this week as Britain's biggest water utility and the creditors trying to rescue it seek clarity over Andy Burnham's desire for "greater public control" of the industry.
Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms

The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Premier League champions Arsenal hire consultants for costs review

Arsenal Football Club, the Premier League champions, has drafted in a leading firm of management consultants to explore operational improvements which could trigger a round of cost-cutting.
Veteran industrialist Lovell to chair publicly owned British Steel

The government has recruited Alan Lovell, the industrial veteran, to chair British Steel months after it was formally taken into public ownership.
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Embattled South East Water abandons bond issue as investors flee sector

One of Britain's most troubled water suppliers has called off plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from investors amid the ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty engulfing the industry.
Apple has taken its 'biggest gamble in years' - should you?

Apple has taken its "biggest gamble in years" by launching its first-ever flip phone, according to experts at Uswitch.
Waitrose and John Lewis customers feeling the pinch as partnership records losses of £124m

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has sounded a note of caution over its outlook after surging costs and weaker consumer confidence contributed to deeper half-year losses.