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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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• 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.

• Strike action begins again at St Cuthbert's High School over staffing concerns

  Teachers and support staff at St Cuthbert’s High School in Rochdale have begun strike action in a dispute over proposed job cuts and staffing levels.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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

• 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.

• Three arrested after police find suspected theft equipment in early morning stop in Royton

  Three men have been arrested on suspicion of going equipped after officers stopped a vehicle and recovered suspected theft equipment in Royton.

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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.

• Reform UK wins Tottington by-election

  Reform UK has secured victory in the Tottington by-election, gaining a seat on Bury Council. 

• LIVE from Tottington as by election result expected overnight

  Polling stations in the Tottington by election closed at 10pm, with counting getting under-way and a result expected we believe at about 1.30am.

• 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

• NHS to overhaul maternal care in England to tackle pregnancy deaths

  The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.

• UK cancer cases reach record high - with a diagnosis every 80 seconds

  The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.

• Riot police to be deployed to stop small boat crossings

• PM told to quit as senior civil servant set to face more Mandelson questions

  Sir Keir Starmer has used his St George's Day speech to warn of "voices both here and abroad" seeking to stoke division in Britain.

• Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior sacked after fifth straight Premier League loss

  Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.

• Widow died in Ghana crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds, inquest hears

  A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.

• 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.

• Two more arrested over arson attack plot targeting Jewish community

  Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in planning an arson attack at a venue related to the Jewish community, the Metropolitan Police said.

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Entertainment

• 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.

• Harvey Weinstein 'did what he wanted', says prosecutor as rape retrial begins

  Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women, a prosecutor has told a New York jury as a rape charge returned to court for a third time.

• The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76

  Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.

• Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings

  Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.

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Sport

• Liam Rosenior wanted time to implement his ideas at Chelsea but the more he got, the worse they became

  Liam Rosenior's Chelsea tenure started with a run of 11 games in 35 days during which they had a maximum of only four days between fixtures. With time on the training pitch limited by the schedule, he made a point of not trying to change too much.

• Premier League title race: Arsenal back in control despite dropping to second after Man City beat Burnley , says Paul Merson

  In his latest column, Sky Sports' Paul Merson says the Premier League title race could come down to goal difference - especially after Manchester City only beat Burnley 1-0.

• Justis Huni expects to have future Moses Itauma fight 'somewhere along the line' | '100 per cent we're going to meet'

  Moses Itauma has the date and venue for his next fight – July 25 at the O2 Arena in London – but is waiting for his opponent to be confirmed.

• Lando Norris sees Max Verstappen staying in F1 'longer than people say' as he hopes to continue racing Red Bull driver

  Lando Norris says Max Verstappen would be missed by fellow drivers and Formula 1 as a whole were the four-time world champion to walk away from the sport - but believes the Dutchman will "stay longer than people say".

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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. 

• Chinese man jailed after trying to smuggle 2,000 live ants out of Kenya

  A Chinese man has been jailed after trying to smuggle more than 2,000 live ants out of Kenya.

• 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

• PM told to quit as senior civil servant set to face more Mandelson questions

  Sir Keir Starmer has used his St George's Day speech to warn of "voices both here and abroad" seeking to stoke division in Britain.

• 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).

• Mandelson drama turns 'high stakes' debate on economy into sideshow

  An important debate happened in Westminster this week.

• 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.

• Children subjected to 'intrusive and traumatic' strip searches

  Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.

• Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior sacked after fifth straight Premier League loss

  Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.

• 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.

• 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.

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Politics

• PM told to quit as senior civil servant set to face more Mandelson questions

  Sir Keir Starmer has used his St George's Day speech to warn of "voices both here and abroad" seeking to stoke division in Britain.

• Riot police to be deployed to stop small boat crossings

• Mandelson drama turns 'high stakes' debate on economy into sideshow

  An important debate happened in Westminster this week.

• 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

• 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.

• Mars rover discovers organic molecules - hinting at possibility of ancient life

  NASA's Curiosity rover has found organic molecules on Mars that have never been detected before - hinting at the possibility there was once life on the Red Planet.

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World

• 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.

• Pope tells prisoners in Equatorial Guinea 'you are not alone'

  Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour has pushed towards ​a dramatic close, with the pontiff braving a heavy rainstorm to greet prisoners in Equatorial Guinea.

• The deadly drug raid fuelling speculation about what the US is doing in Mexico

  The deaths of two US officials in a counter-narcotics operation in northern Mexico have sparked uncertainty over the extent to which the Mexican government knew about Washington's involvement. 

• How does the war in Iran end?

  ?Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app?

• 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".

• More than 1,400 British troops cross to Europe by civilian ferry ahead of NATO exercise

  The British Army has used a civilian ferry to send troops to mainland Europe en masse for the first time in a generation.

• 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.

• Dad suspected of killing eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, had previous firearms conviction

  The owner of a gun which was used to kill eight children told investigators the firearm was stolen from his truck in the weeks before the shooting.

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Business

• 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.

• 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.

• UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats amid Anthropic's new Mythos model

  The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.

• Mark Kleinman blog | Ex-civil service chief Kelly urges PM to back Britain with Whitehall procurement overhaul

• 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.

• Car finance scandal compensation could be delayed as consumer group launches legal actions

  A consumer group is launching legal action in a bid to change the car finance scandal compensation scheme.

• How Leicester City went from Premier League champions to the third tier in a decade

  In May 2016, Leicester City held aloft the Premier League trophy, defying 5,000/1 odds in what was one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in the history of English football.

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