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• Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

  A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

• Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

  Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.

• Bury Lecturer urges Oldham MPs to attend debate on sick pay for women with endometriosis

  A lecturer is urging Oldham MPs to attend a parliamentary debate on statutory sick pay for women with endometriosis.

• Winners at Rochdale Culture Awards ceremony

  Artists, organisations and community groups have been recognised at the Rochdale Culture Awards held at Rochdale Town Hall. Seven winners were selected from 19 finalists during the borough’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture programme.

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Local News

• Oldham man jailed for nine years for sexual assault of teenage girl

  An Oldham man has been jailed for nine years after sexually assaulting a 17 year old girl who believed she had got into a taxi.

• Fundraiser launched to support funeral of Middleton mum Shona after cancer death

  A fundraising appeal has been launched to help cover funeral costs for a Middleton mother of four who has died aged 40 after a long illness.

• Woman blocks contruction workers from getting onto Littleborough building site

  A woman from Littleborough got so annoyed by construction workers that she used her car to block their path onto the building site.

• Rochdale marks Earth Day with community event at Riverside

  Families and shoppers took part in sustainability themed activities at Rochdale Riverside to mark Earth Day, with a focus on reducing single use plastics.

• Historic and modern steam locomotives draw crowds at East Lancashire Railway gala

  A newly built steam locomotive ran alongside engines dating back to the 19th century during a three day rail event in Greater Manchester.

• Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

  A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.

• Heywood businesses invited to join new council two way radio scheme

  Businesses in Heywood are being invited to sign up to a proposed two way radio network aimed at improving safety and communication across the town.

• Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

  A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

• Bury North MP to host panel on social media use among under 16s

  A panel discussion on children’s use of social media is set to take place in Bury North as national debate grows around potential new restrictions. The event will be held on Thursday 30 April from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

• Nominations open for third Raising Rochdale Education Awards

  Nominations have opened for this year’s Raising Rochdale Education Awards, which recognise teachers, tutors, support staff and education teams across the borough. The awards evening is due to take place at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 20 November.

• Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

  Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.

• IN PHOTOS as Firefighters tackle major blaze at derelict building in Radcliffe

  Emergency services are dealing with a large fire on Milltown Street in Radcliffe, with residents urged to stay away and keep windows and doors closed.

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Local Sports

• Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

  A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.

• Rochdale Hornets fight back to beat Sheffield Eagles and reach cup quarter finals

  Rochdale Hornets came from behind to secure a 32 18 win over Sheffield Eagles and book a place in the 1895 Cup quarter finals. The home side overturned an early deficit with a dominant second half performance.

• Middleton set to feature in Tour de France Femmes route through Greater Manchester

  Elite cyclists will pass through Middleton when the Tour de France Femmes arrives in Greater Manchester in 2027. The route has now been confirmed, placing the town on the opening stage of the race.

• Rochdale AFC appoints Laura Thomas as new chief executive

  Rochdale AFC has appointed Laura Thomas as its new chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the club.

• Late comeback keeps Rochdale in title race after win over Wealdstone

  Rochdale came from behind to beat Wealdstone 2 to 1 and remain two points behind York City at the top of the National League. Late goals from Ian Henderson and Luke Hannant secured the turnaround at the Crown Oil Arena.

• Harvey Gilmour and Kyron Gordon lead Rochdale AFC end of season award winners

  Rochdale AFC presented their end of season awards after Saturday’s 2 to 1 win over Wealdstone at the Crown Oil Arena. Harvey Gilmour, Kyron Gordon, Casey Pettit and Sophie Coates were among the main winners.

• Shakers two points clear at the top after narrow win over Nantwich Town

  Tom Carr picked the perfect time to score his first Bury goal as the Shakers emerged victorious over Nantwich Town 1-0 at Gigg Lane.

• Rochdale AFC Colour Dash brings crowds together for community event

  Hundreds of people took part in the Rochdale AFC Colour Dash, with families and supporters coming together for a day of colour, activity and community spirit. The event took place near the Crown Oil Arena ahead of the club’s fixture against Wealdstone.

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Lifestyle

• Local chef lands role at Gordon Ramsay restaurant after training in Rochdale

  A chef from Greater Manchester has secured a senior role at one of Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurants after training at Hopwood Hall College.

• Bury Pride's Rainbow Train returns in style

  The Rainbow Train made a welcome return on Sunday 19th April, bringing together over 170 passengers for a fantastic evening of celebration, community spirit and entertainment.

• Skylight Circus Arts secures £125990 to upgrade Rochdale base and expand community access

  A Rochdale based circus organisation has been awarded £125990 to improve its facilities and widen access to creative activities across the borough and Greater Manchester.

• Rochdale AFC Colour Dash brings crowds together for community event

  Hundreds of people took part in the Rochdale AFC Colour Dash, with families and supporters coming together for a day of colour, activity and community spirit. The event took place near the Crown Oil Arena ahead of the club’s fixture against Wealdstone.

• Hopwood Hall College students support Rochdale families with Easter food drive

  Students who are part of the Friendship Group at Hopwood Hall College in Rochdale organised a food drive to support residents in need over the Easter period.

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Greater Manchester

• Oldham man jailed for nine years for sexual assault of teenage girl

  An Oldham man has been jailed for nine years after sexually assaulting a 17 year old girl who believed she had got into a taxi.

• Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

  Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.

• City centre brought to standstill as major police operation surrounds Britain First far-right protest

  Hundreds of police officers were deployed across Manchester city centre as rival protest groups gathered on Saturday. Three arrests were made during the operation.

• Rochdale development agency delivers £14.30 return for every £1 invested

  An independent report has found Rochdale Development Agency generates £14.30 for every £1 spent, significantly exceeding national value for money benchmarks.

• Dad of two completes 100km run to support local hospices

  A Greater Manchester father has raised nearly £5,000 after running 100 kilometres in a single day to support hospice care across the region.

• Fire service rolls out body worn cameras after Arena Inquiry recommendations

  Firefighters across Greater Manchester are now being equipped with body worn cameras following recommendations from the Manchester Arena Inquiry. The rollout aims to improve decision making, safety and transparency during incidents.

• Kilfest returns to Bolton with three day festival supporting anti hate charity

  The alternative community have been rocking out in Bolton this weekend, all in aid of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

• Garden centre event brings together women in horticulture across Greater Manchester

  More than 40 people attended a community event at a garden centre in Failsworth celebrating women working in and entering the horticulture sector.

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Local Entertainment

• Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

  A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

• Skylight Circus Arts secures £125990 to upgrade Rochdale base and expand community access

  A Rochdale based circus organisation has been awarded £125990 to improve its facilities and widen access to creative activities across the borough and Greater Manchester.

• The Allergies and Alex Spencer added to Rochdale Feel Good Festival line up

  Two more acts have been confirmed for Rochdale Feel Good Festival, with The Allergies and Alex Spencer set to perform on Saturday 8 August. They join previously announced headliners Gabrielle, Ash and Starsailor.

• Oldham Coliseum refurbishment delayed as more asbestos discovered during works

  Construction workers are still finding ‘pockets of asbestos’ at Oldham Coliseum as renovation work continues.

• Kilfest returns to Bolton with three day festival supporting anti hate charity

  The alternative community have been rocking out in Bolton this weekend, all in aid of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

• Community run theatre will get makeover

  A theatre in Rochdale will get a revamp to mark its centenary. The Curtain Theatre will get a new design for the building’s façade, inspired by its signature red colour.

• Snooker club must tighten rules after assault

  Bosses at a Bury snooker club were hauled before councillors after a customer was knocked unconscious after hours.

• 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.

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Elections

• All candidates for Bury local election 2026

  In less than a month, Bury locals will be called to polling stations to vote in new council representatives for their local areas. Exactly 17 of the 51 seats in the borough’s wards are up for grabs in the poll on May 7. 

• All the candidates standing in the local elections in Rochdale

  Rochdalians will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7 with a total 120 candidates vying for a position on the council.

• 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

• Police warn that 'callous' rapist jailed for life after deliberately giving men HIV may have infected more victims

  A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.

• The assisted dying bill has failed - but this is how it could still become law

  The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.

• Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says

  The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.

• BBC axes Football Focus after 52 years - and reveals what will replace it

  The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.

• 'No offence occurred': Police close Epsom rape investigation

  Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".

• Asylum seekers found guilty over rape of woman on Brighton beach, including one convicted of murder in Egypt

  Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.

• The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate Prince Louis' birthday

  The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.

• Knife crime in England and Wales drops by 10%, data shows

  Knife crime in England and Wales has dropped by 10%, new figures show.

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Entertainment

• Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

  The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.

• BBC axes Football Focus after 52 years - and reveals what will replace it

  The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.

• Sara Cox to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

  Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced.

• Singer D4vd's alleged murder victim died from penetrating injuries, post-mortem finds

  A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects", according to a post-mortem report.

• Bang Si-Hyuk, boss of Hybe and mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS, faces arrest

  South Korean police are seeking to arrest the music mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS over an alleged £100m investor fraud scheme.

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Sport

• Premier League Darts: Luke Littler beats Jonny Clayton and silences Liverpool crowd to close gap at top of table

  Luke Littler silenced the Liverpool crowd and closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Jonny Clayton on Night 12.

• Elliot Anderson transfer news: Man City in pole position to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder amid interest from Man Utd and Arsenal

  Manchester City are in pole position to sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson this summer, Sky Sports News understands.

• Luke Littler shrugs off boos at Premier League in Liverpool: Reaction in Rotterdam the 'worst I have experienced'

  Luke Littler shrugged off the boos he received in Liverpool as he won Night 12 of the Premier League, declaring that the reaction he received on Night 11 in Rotterdam was the "worst he has experienced".

• Gary Neville on Liam Rosenior: Chelsea owners don't have a clue, fans will be disgusted with situation

  Gary Neville believes Chelsea's hierarchy "don't have a clue what they're doing" after firing Liam Rosenior on Wednesday, their fifth managerial sacking in less than four years since buying the club.

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Strange

• The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players

  A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

• 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.

• Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California

  Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume. 

• Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages

  A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.

• Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

  A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

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Videos

• The outlook for the economy and your finances if US-Iran war persists

  Inflation figures covering the first month of the US-Iran war have fired a warning shot across the bows over what may lie ahead for the UK economy.

• West Bank mourners hold aloft baby daughters at funeral procession of father shot dead during Israeli settler attack

  The grieving family of a man reportedly shot dead by Israeli settlers held his twin daughters aloft at his funeral procession on Thursday.

• Singer D4vd's alleged murder victim died from penetrating injuries, post-mortem finds

  A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects", according to a post-mortem report.

• Tesla surprises Wall Street and says demand for vehicles has returned

  Tesla defied expectations, profiting more and spending less than expected in closely watched results as the company shifts focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence (AI).

• Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

  The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.

• Three men found guilty over 'callous' rape of woman on Brighton beach

  Three asylum seekers have been found guilty over the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack.

• The Cathy Newman Show to launch on Sky News

  Award-winning journalist Cathy Newman is bringing her own style of friendly, but forensic, political journalism to Sky News.

• UK economy: Surprise fall in unemployment rate to 4.9%

  The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.

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Politics

• The assisted dying bill has failed - but this is how it could still become law

  The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.

• Riot police to be deployed to stop small boat crossings

• Where are elections taking place in May and when will we find out the results?

  Local elections are being held across the UK on 7 May, which will see millions of people vote for councillors, members of the devolved parliaments and local mayors.

• The Cathy Newman Show to launch on Sky News

  Award-winning journalist Cathy Newman is bringing her own style of friendly, but forensic, political journalism to Sky News.

• Reform's Richard Tice responds to reported failure to pay £100,000 tax

  Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said he is "always happy to put things right" if he hasn't paid the right amount of tax.

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Technology

• Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says

  The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.

• Sexual predators' new business model is spreading - and humans are needed to catch them

  For a long time, images and videos of child abuse were hidden away in the darkest corners of the internet, intentionally hard to find.

• Lyrid meteor shower: How to spot the celestial show - and what will the weather be like?

  Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.

• The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players

  A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

• Parents hail 'incredible' results after six-year-old girl has sight restored by gene therapy

  A six-year-old girl has had her sight restored thanks to a life-changing gene therapy on the NHS.

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World

• West Bank mourners hold aloft baby daughters at funeral procession of father shot dead during Israeli settler attack

  The grieving family of a man reportedly shot dead by Israeli settlers held his twin daughters aloft at his funeral procession on Thursday.

• Giorgia Meloni's government rules out Italy replacing Iran at World Cup

  Italy's government has ruled out any suggestion the country could replace Iran at this summer's World Cup due to the war in the Middle East. 

• Five people critically injured in Danish train crash

  Five people have been left in a critical condition after two trains collided in Denmark.

• Israel accused of war crimes after 'targeted' killing of journalist

  Israel has again been accused of targeting journalists after the death of a reporter working in southern Lebanon.

• World Cup final tickets go on sale for $2.3m each

  Tickets for this summer's football World Cup final have gone on sale for more than $2m each.

• Journalist 'cleared of all charges' after imprisonment for posting Iran war videos

  A journalist who was detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war videos has been released from custody, Sky News understands.

• Samsung workers demand greater slice of profits from AI boom

  Thousands of Samsung Electronics' workers have staged a rally to demand a greater slice of profits from the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

• Pope Leo finishes eventful tour of Africa with prison visit - after war of words with Donald Trump

  Pope Leo has wrapped up an eventful tour of Africa with a dramatic visit to a prison in Equatorial Guinea, where crowds of inmates shouted "freedom".

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Business

• Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

  The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.

• WH Smith issues profit warning as jet fuel crisis looms

  WH Smith has issued a profit warning and suspended shareholder payouts as the travel-focused retailer grapples growing travel disruption caused by the Middle East crisis.

• Samsung workers demand greater slice of profits from AI boom

  Thousands of Samsung Electronics' workers have staged a rally to demand a greater slice of profits from the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

• Mark Kleinman blog |Pearson faces fresh row with investors over plans to hike bosses' pay

• Tesla surprises Wall Street and says demand for vehicles has returned

  Tesla defied expectations, profiting more and spending less than expected in closely watched results as the company shifts focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence (AI).

• The outlook for the economy and your finances if US-Iran war persists

  Inflation figures covering the first month of the US-Iran war have fired a warning shot across the bows over what may lie ahead for the UK economy.

• The 'sweet spot' to buy a used car - as value drops dramatically | Money newsletter

  More than 185,000 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.

• Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights amid soaring jet fuel costs

  Lufthansa has said 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule this summer, allowing it to save on the soaring cost of jet fuel.

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