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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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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.
Five Lamborghinis and Mercedes seized after motorway driving reports

Five Lamborghinis and a Mercedes G-Wagon have been seized after police received reports of dangerous driving on the M66 and M62.
Four more teenagers arrested after 13-year-old boy stabbed in Rochdale

Four more teenage boys have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in Rochdale town centre.
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.
Rochdale Youth Council leader Daniel Murphy announces immediate resignation

Daniel Murphy has announced his resignation from his roles with Rochdale Youth Council and Youth Council UK with immediate effect.
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.
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.
Police appeal for witnesses following death of man in Bury

Police are appealing for information following the death of a man who was reportedly assaulted in Bury town centre.
Drug dealer jailed after being shot by police during Whitefield arrest

A drug dealer who was shot in the arm by police as officers attempted to arrest him in Whitefield has been jailed for six years and 10 months.
Edgar Wood Academy celebrates first GCSE results

Pupils at Edgar Wood Academy have received the school's first GCSE results since it opened.
Simister Island overnight closures planned

Simister Island on the M60 will be closed overnight this week and next week as part of the major works on the junction.

Local Sports

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.
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.

Lifestyle

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.
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.

Greater 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.
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.
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

Theatre team responds amid row between Maureen Lipman and actor who quit

The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Gary Glitter appears in court and denies historical child sexual abuse offences

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.
Sky News launches new Sunday morning current affairs programme

Sky News has announced a new format for its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme, with a rotating line-up of high-profile guest presenters taking the helm.
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private family funeral

Dolly Parton has been laid to rest following a private family funeral.
'No chance' Meghan's possible return to acting was reason for Sussexes' UK move, industry insiders say

The Sussexes' return to the UK has been linked to a possible resumption of Meghan's acting career - but senior TV executives have told Sky News "there's no chance" that is the reason.

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Business

London-listed Molten Ventures joins race to run Burnham-backed £1bn tech fund

Molten Ventures, the London-listed investor in early-stage technology companies, has joined the race to manage a £1bn government-backed fund focused on Britain’s most promising scale-ups.
Britain warned it's in 'deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position ahead of 'challenging' budget

The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Three fraudsters jailed after buying supercars and yacht in £70m tree-planting scam

Three directors of a tree-planting company have been jailed after running a £70m investment scam that duped thousands of people, including many pensioners, out of their savings.
Online retailer Very Group scraps auction as bidders fail to hit £2bn asking price

An auction of Very Group, one of Britain's biggest online retailers, is close to being scrapped after potential bidders including the Chinese behemoth JD.com refused to meet the £2bn asking price.
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

Uber has stopped its operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect – citing "a thorough review of our business" as its reason for shutting down in the former.
Former NCSC executive raises millions for start-up AI Score

An artificial intelligence start-up advised by Sir Jeremy Fleming, the former GCHQ director, has landed a seven-figure sum as it seeks to become a global leader in enabling businesses to safely use agentic AI.
Spire Healthcare buyer squares Circle as £1bn takeover looms

The investment firm which is on the verge of buying Britain's biggest private hospitals group is planning to install a seasoned industry executive as its new boss.
Former BBC chief Davie stages corporate return with FGS Global and Mediawan roles

Tim Davie, the former BBC director-general, is returning to the private sector with roles at a pair of companies backed by KKR, one of the world's largest investment firms.