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• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

• Parklife Festival Sunday set times released as crowds return to Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.

• St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Heywood opens new library after community fundraising effort

  Pupils at St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Heywood have celebrated the opening of a new library after staff, families and supporters helped raise thousands of pounds to create the space.

• In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans gathered at Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 returned for its opening day in warm weather, bringing major performances, new festival features and a surprise appearance from rapper Aitch.

• Geraldine Coggins announced as Green Party candidate for Mayor

  The Green Party has announced that Geraldine Coggins will be on the ballot paper on the 30th July as their candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor

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Local News

• Heywood man among 13 charged in alleged drug facilitated sexual abuse investigation

  A Heywood man is among 13 men due to stand trial in September following a Greater Manchester Police investigation into allegations of drug facilitated sexual abuse against one woman.

• Football legend Stuart Pearce backs appeal for hearing dog puppy trainers across Greater Manchester

  Former England footballer Stuart Pearce has joined Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to encourage more people across Greater Manchester to volunteer as puppy trainers for the charity's life changing assistance dogs.

• Fairfield General Hospital services require improvement after CQC inspection

  Urgent and emergency care and medical services at Fairfield General Hospital have been rated as requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection carried out in January.

• Rochdale man jailed for assaulting two police officers at Manchester Airport

  A 21 year old man from Rochdale has been jailed for three years and six months after assaulting two Greater Manchester Police officers at Manchester Airport in July 2024.

• Bev Craig launches Greater Manchester mayoral campaign with pledge for free bus travel for every 11 to 18 year old

  Labour's candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig, has launched her campaign with a pledge to provide free Bee Network bus travel for every young person aged 11 to 18 if elected.

• Art exhibition gives voice to Rochdale women's experiences of reproductive healthcare

  A free exhibition showcasing the lived experiences of more than 100 women, including participants from Rochdale, will open in Tameside next month.

• Council report highlights regeneration progress and improved outcomes across Rochdale borough

  Rochdale Borough Council has published its annual report for 2025/26, highlighting progress on major regeneration projects, environmental improvements and key health and community outcomes.

• Mayor Faisal Rana shares the personal reasons behind his five chosen charities

  It has been a few weeks 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.

• Grimshaw Lane closed after sinkhole discovered in Middleton

  A section of Grimshaw Lane in Middleton has been closed after a sinkhole appeared in the carriageway and further excavation work raised safety concerns.

• Bev Craig announced as Labour’s candidate for upcoming mayoral election

  The Labour Party have confirmed that Bev Craig will run as their candidate in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

• Volunteers help transform Rochdale town centre with new floral displays

  Volunteers have joined forces to brighten Rochdale town centre through a new partnership between Rochdale in Bloom and Rochdale Riverside.

• Rochdale Masters complete first international rugby league tour in Perpignan

  Rochdale Masters has marked a major milestone after completing its first international tour with a visit to Perpignan in southern France.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale Masters complete first international rugby league tour in Perpignan

  Rochdale Masters has marked a major milestone after completing its first international tour with a visit to Perpignan in southern France.

• More than 100 students take part in annual SEND Rugby Festival at Hopwood Hall

  More than 100 students from across Greater Manchester attended the annual SEND Rugby Festival at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

• Rochdale AFC and council unveil plans for Bowlee football and community wellbeing hub

  Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Borough Council have revealed proposals for a new Football and Community Wellbeing Hub at Bowlee Playing Fields in Middleton.

• 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.

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Lifestyle

• Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House

  If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

• Art exhibition gives voice to Rochdale women's experiences of reproductive healthcare

  A free exhibition showcasing the lived experiences of more than 100 women, including participants from Rochdale, will open in Tameside next month.

• Bury sets out plan for up to five new extra care housing schemes by 2035

  Bury Council has unveiled a new 10 year strategy aimed at helping older residents live independently for longer through the development of extra care housing across the borough.

• Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park

  A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.

• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

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Greater Manchester

• Heywood man among 13 charged in alleged drug facilitated sexual abuse investigation

  A Heywood man is among 13 men due to stand trial in September following a Greater Manchester Police investigation into allegations of drug facilitated sexual abuse against one woman.

• Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House

  If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

• Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park

  A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.

• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

• Parklife Festival Sunday set times released as crowds return to Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.

• In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans gathered at Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 returned for its opening day in warm weather, bringing major performances, new festival features and a surprise appearance from rapper Aitch.

• Sammy Virji keeps Parklife moving as thousands pack The Valley stage

  Sammy Virji is drawing huge crowds at Parklife as festival goers gather at The Valley stage for one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend. The DJ and producer is delivering a high energy performance to thousands of fans at Heaton Park.

• Skepta draws huge crowd with standout Parklife performance

  Skepta attracts one of the largest audiences of the day at Parklife as fans packed The Valley stage to watch the grime star perform at Heaton Park. The appearance marks another major Manchester show for the artist following a high profile visit to the city earlier this year.

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Local Entertainment

• Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House

  If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

• More than 220 young musicians perform at Rochdale Music Service Summer Sizzler

  More than 220 young musicians took to the stage at Middleton Arena as part of Rochdale Music Service’s annual Summer Sizzler event.

• Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park

  A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.

• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

• Parklife Festival Sunday set times released as crowds return to Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.

• In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans gathered at Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 returned for its opening day in warm weather, bringing major performances, new festival features and a surprise appearance from rapper Aitch.

• Sammy Virji keeps Parklife moving as thousands pack The Valley stage

  Sammy Virji is drawing huge crowds at Parklife as festival goers gather at The Valley stage for one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend. The DJ and producer is delivering a high energy performance to thousands of fans at Heaton Park.

• Skepta draws huge crowd with standout Parklife performance

  Skepta attracts one of the largest audiences of the day at Parklife as fans packed The Valley stage to watch the grime star perform at Heaton Park. The appearance marks another major Manchester show for the artist following a high profile visit to the city earlier this year.

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Elections

• Bev Craig launches Greater Manchester mayoral campaign with pledge for free bus travel for every 11 to 18 year old

  Labour's candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig, has launched her campaign with a pledge to provide free Bee Network bus travel for every young person aged 11 to 18 if elected.

• Bev Craig announced as Labour’s candidate for upcoming mayoral election

  The Labour Party have confirmed that Bev Craig will run as their candidate in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

• Andy Burnham enters Labour leadership contest following Keir Starmer resignation

  Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he will put himself forward as part of the process to choose Labour's next leader following Keir Starmer's decision to step down.

• Geraldine Coggins announced as Green Party candidate for Mayor

  The Green Party has announced that Geraldine Coggins will be on the ballot paper on the 30th July as their candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor

• One Election Campaign ends, another begins...

  Following Andy Burnham's win in Makerfield, attention has now turned to the Greater Manchester Mayoral election, and all the main parties are announcing their candidates.

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UK

• Man charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in Ealing Broadway

  A Somalia-born British man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in West London, police have said.

• UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'

  The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.

• Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with stress fracture

  Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament with a stress fracture.

• World Cup tracker: What the data tells us about who is most likely to win

  The group stage is complete. Sixteen teams, including Scotland, are out. Thirty-two teams, including England, remain.

• Prince Harry 'reconsidering bringing family on UK trip' over security concerns

  Prince Harry is said to be reconsidering bringing his family to the UK after his request for police protection was reportedly turned down.

• Body of teenage boy recovered from water near Cowbury Reservoir, says Greater Manchester Police

  The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from the water in Stalybridge, according to Greater Manchester Police.

• High-speed boats and drones promised for elite commandos in tweak to defence spending plan

  Britain's elite, rapid reaction force is to be equipped with high-speed boats and drones as the new defence secretary Dan Jarvis tries to put his stamp on his new brief.

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Entertainment

• Harvey Weinstein will not face fourth New York rape trial

  Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth New York trial over the alleged rape of actress Jessica Mann, after prosecutors said they would drop the charge.

• Australia's highest-paid TV presenter faces backlash over Tommy Robinson interview

  Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

• Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape

  Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been found guilty of rape following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

• Note sent to media outlets claims Nancy Guthrie died after 'kidnap'

  A note sent to the media following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claimed she had died, according to reports.

• Artwork blaming Churchill for mass starvation taken down from National Portrait Gallery

  A video art installation has been taken down from the National Portrait Gallery after a row over its claim about the role of Sir Winston Churchill in the 1943 Bengal famine.

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Sport

• England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket prompts chaotic finish to day four of third Test at Trent Bridge

  Ben Stokes took centre stage, in more ways than one, as the announcement of his international retirement dominated a quite remarkable fourth day's play of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

• Ben Stokes: England captain reveals 'tough' decisions behind international retirement and why it is 'best thing' for him

  Ben Stokes insists retiring from international cricket is the “best thing” for him after sensationally confirming mid-match that England’s series decider with New Zealand would be his last.

• Austrian GP: George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to end winless streak and reinvigorate title bid

  George Russell held off Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix to reinvigorate his championship challenge with a first victory since the opening round of the season.

• Ben Stokes: England captain to retire from international cricket after New Zealand series

  Ben Stokes will retire as England Men's Test captain and from international cricket at the end of their series with New Zealand.

• Yan Diomande transfer news: PSG in talks to sign Liverpool target and Ivory Coast international

  Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with RB Leipzig over a move for Liverpool target Yan Diomande.

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Strange

• 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.

• 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.

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Videos

• UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'

  The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.

• High-speed boats and drones promised for elite commandos in tweak to defence spending plan

  Britain's elite, rapid reaction force is to be equipped with high-speed boats and drones as the new defence secretary Dan Jarvis tries to put his stamp on his new brief.

• Magdeburg survivor relives attack 'again and again' - as man jailed for life for Christmas market attack

  A man who killed six people when he drove into crowds at a Christmas market in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison.

• Cost of living hope as oil prices return to pre-war levels

  Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

• Prince Harry 'reconsidering bringing family on UK trip' over security concerns

  Prince Harry is said to be reconsidering bringing his family to the UK after his request for police protection was reportedly turned down.

• Body of teenage boy recovered from water near Cowbury Reservoir, says Greater Manchester Police

  The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from the water in Stalybridge, according to Greater Manchester Police.

• Thirteen injured and pilot killed as witnesses say plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower

  Thirteen people were injured and the pilot was killed when a light aircraft crashed into a Beijing skyscraper on Friday.

• Don't buy air conditioning until you've read this

  Families across the country are having their annual discussion/argument about whether it's time to invest in air con.

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Politics

• UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'

  The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.

• High-speed boats and drones promised for elite commandos in tweak to defence spending plan

  Britain's elite, rapid reaction force is to be equipped with high-speed boats and drones as the new defence secretary Dan Jarvis tries to put his stamp on his new brief.

• Can Andy Burnham really govern without an election?

  ? Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app ?

• Ed Miliband should be Andy Burnham's chancellor, says Harriet Harman

  Ed Miliband should become Andy Burnham’s chancellor, Harriet Harman has said.

• Burnham could scrap plans to merge police forces in England and Wales

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Technology

• Victims of vaginal mesh and epilepsy drug 'deserve justice', says author of Hughes Report into medical scandals

  Victims who suffered debilitating pain and learning difficulties from pelvic mesh and an epilepsy drug must receive compensation, the author of a report into the treatments told Sky News.

• The GTA VI controversy isn't the price – it's what's missing from the box

  Grand Theft Auto VI, the most highly anticipated game of the year, will be released without a physical copy - and that's riled up some gamers.

• 'Worrying' study shows Australia's social media ban has made no 'meaningful difference' to teenagers

  Some 85% of under-16s are still using social media in Australia despite a ban being put in place in December, a major new study suggests.

• Heatwave temperatures set to become the new normal in many UK regions – is yours one of them?

  As Britons face a record-breaking heatwave, climatologists are predicting that these temperatures could become the new normal for summer over the next few decades.

• Family sues Tesla over fatal high-speed crash into mother's front room

  The family of a woman killed when a Tesla crashed into her home, allegedly while in self-driving mode, is suing Elon Musk's company and the driver.

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World

• Saudi Arabian helicopter crash kills 14 

  A helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast, has killed 14 people.

• Who will face who in last 32 of World Cup?

• Thirteen injured and pilot killed as witnesses say plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower

  Thirteen people were injured and the pilot was killed when a light aircraft crashed into a Beijing skyscraper on Friday.

• Magdeburg survivor relives attack 'again and again' - as man jailed for life for Christmas market attack

  A man who killed six people when he drove into crowds at a Christmas market in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Business

• Giant investor EQT eyes stake in UK tech champion CuspAI | Mark Kleinman blog

• Cost of living hope as oil prices return to pre-war levels

  Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

• Don't buy air conditioning until you've read this

  Families across the country are having their annual discussion/argument about whether it's time to invest in air con.

• British grid operator cancels plea for more power as temperatures soar

  The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation.

• The rule that could help grandparents boost state pension | 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.

• YouTube settles social media addiction lawsuit brought by teenager amid tidal wave of court cases

  YouTube's owner, Google, has settled a lawsuit brought by a teenager suing the world's biggest social media companies over their role in the youth mental health crisis. 

• Government pulls forward plan to close small parcel import tax loophole - but retailers are still unhappy

  The government has brought forward plans to close a loophole on import taxes for small parcels – but major high street brands have said the timeframe is still "unacceptable".

• Family sues Tesla over fatal high-speed crash into mother's front room

  The family of a woman killed when a Tesla crashed into her home, allegedly while in self-driving mode, is suing Elon Musk's company and the driver.

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• Mayor Faisal Rana shares the personal reasons behind his five chosen charities

  It has been a few weeks 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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