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• Social prescribing helping Bury patients rebuild their lives

  Patients across Bury say social prescribing has played a vital role in improving their mental and physical health, as NHS leaders encourage more people to seek support through talking therapies and community based help.

• EXCLUSIVE first look inside the transformed Heywood Civic

  Roch Valley Radio has been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Heywood Civic ahead of the official launch, offering the first look at a landmark redevelopment that will see the venue reopen as a fully accessible cultural and community hub.

• More than 100 volunteers power Roch Valley Radio as World Radio Day 2026 is marked

  World Radio Day is today, 13 February 2026, and is a moment to celebrate the impact of broadcasting across the globe, it is also a chance to recognise the people behind the microphone who keep local radio alive every single week.

• The immersive tour of Rochdale, revealing hidden secrets

  Culture, music, religion and the history of the town centre Wetherspoons. Only Rochdale could weave tales of these things together into a compelling intertwing web.

• EXCLUSIVE: Labour lays out their strategy for By-election, as Candidate supports Free Breakfast Clubs

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  In an exclusive to Roch Valley Radio, we talk to the Labour Candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, Angeliki Stogia and the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson about the by-election, Breakfast Clubs being rolled out across the constituency and Labour's Chances in the By-election.

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Local News

• Langley community projects completed through ward capital funding

  A series of community improvements have been completed in Langley following investment from Rochdale Borough Council’s 3.5 million pound Ward Capital Fund.

• Rochdale Culture Awards finalists revealed ahead of Town Hall ceremony

  Nineteen individuals, creatives and organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s Rochdale Culture Awards, with winners set to be announced at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 27 March.

• Heywood 1940s Day is at risk without urgent call for volunteers

  Organisers of Heywood 1940s Day have warned the popular event may not go ahead this year unless more volunteers come forward within the next five days.

• Three arrested after 10kg of drugs with a value of £150k seized during Rochdale vehicle stop

  Three people have been arrested and more than £150,000 worth of drugs seized after officers stopped a vehicle on Bolton Road in Rochdale.

• Rochdale arrest among 23 held in major organised crime crackdown

  A man was arrested in Rochdale as part of a coordinated operation which saw 23 people detained during early morning warrants across Greater Manchester.

• Social prescribing helping Bury patients rebuild their lives

  Patients across Bury say social prescribing has played a vital role in improving their mental and physical health, as NHS leaders encourage more people to seek support through talking therapies and community based help.

• Mayor launches children’s writing competition in Bury

  Primary school children across Bury are being invited to take part in a new writing competition celebrating what they love most about living in the borough.

• Greater Manchester Police arrest 23 in major organised crime crackdown

  More than 250 officers carried out 22 early morning warrants across Greater Manchester on Wednesday 18 February 2026, arresting 23 people suspected of links to a family run organised crime group.

• New shops and flats approved for Whitworth Road site

  Plans for a new retail unit and two flats next to the Mark Twain pub on Whitworth Road have been given the green light by Rochdale Council.

• Police respond to concerns over Heywood Community Guard

  The ‘vigilante’ group that has been ‘standing guard’ outside schools in Heywood remains active, but is being monitored by the police. Organisers behind Heywood Community Guard (HCG) say it was set up to ‘keep women and children safe’ in the town.

• Council to begin enforcement action at Primrose Hill Farm in Heywood

  Rochdale Borough Council says it will begin enforcement action within days after construction work continued at Primrose Hill Farm in Heywood without planning permission, amid growing public controversy and a planned protest later this month.

• EXCLUSIVE first look inside the transformed Heywood Civic

  Roch Valley Radio has been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Heywood Civic ahead of the official launch, offering the first look at a landmark redevelopment that will see the venue reopen as a fully accessible cultural and community hub.

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Local Sports

• Managing director Andy Duff to step down at end of 2025 to 2026 season

  Rochdale AFC has confirmed that managing director Andy Duff will leave his role at the end of the current 2025 to 2026 campaign.

• Hornets fight back to maintain unbeaten start with win over Keighley

  Rochdale Hornets came from behind to secure a 24 to 10 victory over Keighley Cougars and preserve their 100 per cent start to the new Betfred Championship season.

• Bury Council approves £4.5 million investment in leisure centres

  Bury Council has approved £4.5 million of investment to improve its leisure centres in Ramsbottom and Bury town centre.

• Rochdale and York MPs back campaign for extra National League promotion place

  The MPs for Rochdale and York have joined forces to support a national campaign calling for two automatic promotion places from the National League, as they joked about which of their clubs will finish top this season.

• Anthony Johnson named Bury FC first team manager in statement move

  Anthony Johnson has been appointed as Bury Football Club’s new First Team Manager with immediate effect, marking what the club has described as a ‘clear statement of intent’ for its future.

• Rochdale Hornets suffer record defeat as Wigan Warriors run in 15-try rout

  A spirited Rochdale Hornets side were comprehensively beaten 83-0 by World Club Champions Wigan Warriors in the third round of the Betfred Challenge Cup, in front of the club’s biggest home crowd in over two decades.

• Dale edge past Carlisle to make it six wins in a row

  Rochdale AFC held onto top spot in the Enterprise National League with a narrow 1-0 home win over Carlisle United on Saturday afternoon.

• Rochdale voices add momentum to growing call for fairer National League promotion

  Calls from Rochdale and across Parliament to reform promotion from the National League have gathered pace after the English Football League chair said the current system is indefensible.

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Lifestyle

• Rochdale Culture Awards finalists revealed ahead of Town Hall ceremony

  Nineteen individuals, creatives and organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s Rochdale Culture Awards, with winners set to be announced at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 27 March.

• Heywood 1940s Day is at risk without urgent call for volunteers

  Organisers of Heywood 1940s Day have warned the popular event may not go ahead this year unless more volunteers come forward within the next five days.

• Social prescribing helping Bury patients rebuild their lives

  Patients across Bury say social prescribing has played a vital role in improving their mental and physical health, as NHS leaders encourage more people to seek support through talking therapies and community based help.

• EXCLUSIVE first look inside the transformed Heywood Civic

  Roch Valley Radio has been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Heywood Civic ahead of the official launch, offering the first look at a landmark redevelopment that will see the venue reopen as a fully accessible cultural and community hub.

• EXCLUSIVE: Silenced mother’s own FOI reveals nearly £11 million paid out for maternity harm at hospital where she says she was assaulted during childbirth

  FOI reveals shocking payouts for Maternity harm at North Manchester General Hospital.

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Greater Manchester

• Rochdale arrest among 23 held in major organised crime crackdown

  A man was arrested in Rochdale as part of a coordinated operation which saw 23 people detained during early morning warrants across Greater Manchester.

• Social prescribing helping Bury patients rebuild their lives

  Patients across Bury say social prescribing has played a vital role in improving their mental and physical health, as NHS leaders encourage more people to seek support through talking therapies and community based help.

• Greater Manchester Police arrest 23 in major organised crime crackdown

  More than 250 officers carried out 22 early morning warrants across Greater Manchester on Wednesday 18 February 2026, arresting 23 people suspected of links to a family run organised crime group.

• Business secretary warns Reform poses risk to Gorton and Denton high street ahead of by election

  The Business Secretary has warned that local firms in Gorton and Denton could be put at risk if Reform UK wins next week’s by election, as campaigning intensifies across the constituency.

• EXCLUSIVE: Silenced mother’s own FOI reveals nearly £11 million paid out for maternity harm at hospital where she says she was assaulted during childbirth

  FOI reveals shocking payouts for Maternity harm at North Manchester General Hospital.

• Crowdfunder launched to create mural honouring Stone Roses and Primal Scream legend Mani

  A community crowdfunder has been launched to create a large scale mural in Failsworth honouring Gary Mani Mounfield, the former bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, while raising money for Maggie’s Centre in Manchester.

• United Utilities to host online recruitment event as wastewater hiring drive continues

  United Utilities is inviting jobseekers from across the North West to join an online careers event as it begins the next phase of a major recruitment programme.

• TfGM strikes end after workers secure pay deal

  Strike action by more than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester workers has ended after staff voted to accept a new pay offer following weeks of industrial action.

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Local Entertainment

• Rochdale Culture Awards finalists revealed ahead of Town Hall ceremony

  Nineteen individuals, creatives and organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s Rochdale Culture Awards, with winners set to be announced at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 27 March.

• Heywood 1940s Day is at risk without urgent call for volunteers

  Organisers of Heywood 1940s Day have warned the popular event may not go ahead this year unless more volunteers come forward within the next five days.

• EXCLUSIVE first look inside the transformed Heywood Civic

  Roch Valley Radio has been given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Heywood Civic ahead of the official launch, offering the first look at a landmark redevelopment that will see the venue reopen as a fully accessible cultural and community hub.

• Crowdfunder launched to create mural honouring Stone Roses and Primal Scream legend Mani

  A community crowdfunder has been launched to create a large scale mural in Failsworth honouring Gary Mani Mounfield, the former bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, while raising money for Maggie’s Centre in Manchester.

• More than 100 volunteers power Roch Valley Radio as World Radio Day 2026 is marked

  World Radio Day is today, 13 February 2026, and is a moment to celebrate the impact of broadcasting across the globe, it is also a chance to recognise the people behind the microphone who keep local radio alive every single week.

• Review: Single White Female, Manchester Opera House

  Single White Female is one of those films loads of people remember from the 90s, the kind of thriller you’d stick on with friends and end up shouting at the screen by the end.

• Review: Barnum wows Manchester with circus flair and stage magic

  Lee Mead shines as the master of spectacle in a fast-paced musical filled with daring tricks and old-fashioned showmanship.

• Bury and Bolton theatre school earns national recognition for work with young people

  A theatre school based in Greater Manchester has been named a Trinity Champion Centre just two years after opening, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to performing arts education and community inclusion.

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Elections

• Bury’s young voters elect new Youth MP after strong turnout

  Thousands of young people across Bury have taken part in a borough wide vote to choose their new Member of Youth Parliament, with turnout exceeding 35 per cent of those eligible.

• Business secretary warns Reform poses risk to Gorton and Denton high street ahead of by election

  The Business Secretary has warned that local firms in Gorton and Denton could be put at risk if Reform UK wins next week’s by election, as campaigning intensifies across the constituency.

• New youth parliament members elected to represent Rochdale borough

  Two young people have been elected to represent the borough of Rochdale as the latest Members of UK Youth Parliament following a borough wide vote.

• Sadiq Khan campaigns in Gorton and Denton as Labour pushes unity message

  London mayor Sadiq Khan has joined Labour activists in Gorton and Denton as campaigning continues ahead of the local by-election, describing the contest as a choice between hope and fear.

• Printing error blamed for missing imprint on Reform UK by election leaflets

  A printing company has accepted full responsibility for the removal of a legally required imprint from election leaflets distributed on behalf of Reform UK during the Gorton and Denton by election, saying the mistake occurred during its own production process.

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UK

• Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'

  More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

• Bishop of Lincoln arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

  The Bishop of Lincoln, the Right Reverend Stephen Conway, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

• Charles Bronson: Britain's 'most notorious prisoner' pledges to 'expose unlawful sentence' ahead of parole hearing

  The Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson's latest bid for release will progress to an oral hearing in the coming months, where he could be invited to make his plea for freedom.

• Abbey Road is opening its doors for a rave: 'There's something about this place - hopefully we don't ruin it'

  "You will receive a text message after this call. Just follow the instructions...."

• Medical tampon could detect early signs of ovarian cancer

  A new medical tampon may be able to detect the earliest signs of ovarian cancer, scientists have said.

• 'I'd have headaches. I felt sick, emotional': Inside the lab tackling the head trauma imbalance in women's rugby

  In a white-walled university laboratory, four female student rugby players are strapped face-down onto what look like upside-down rowing machines.

• Trial into puberty blockers for children paused over 'wellbeing concerns'

  A clinical trial into puberty blockers has been paused after the medicines regulator raised "new concerns directly related to the wellbeing of children", the government said.

• Who are the Team GB athletes hoping for a 'Super Saturday' at the Winter Olympics?

  Team GB could extend its record-breaking medal streak at the Winter Olympics with more potential golds this weekend.

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Entertainment

• Abbey Road is opening its doors for a rave: 'There's something about this place - hopefully we don't ruin it'

  "You will receive a text message after this call. Just follow the instructions...."

• The Ballad Of Wallis Island stars on becoming a word-of-mouth hit - and asking A-listers for selfies

  After finding out about his BAFTA nominations, Tom Basden contemplated the red carpet. Specifically the stars, "your Chalamets, your DiCaprios", he might bump into as he walks it.

• Tributes flood in for Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, who has died aged 53

  Tributes have flooded in for actor Eric Dane, who died on Friday aged 53.

• Eric Dane: Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria star dies aged 53

  Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles in TV series Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died aged 53.

• Dennis the Menace plays 'greatest prank yet' as Royal Mint presses 75-year anniversary 50p coins

  A new range of Dennis the Menace-themed coins will be minted, marking 75 years of the iconic comic prankster.

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Sport

• Super League: St Helens hold on for 20-18 win over Leigh Leopards as Leeds Rhinos run riot in 46-14 victory over York Knights

  St Helens pulled off a narrow 20-18 victory over Leigh Leopards in round two of the Betfred Super League at the BrewDog Stadium.

• F1 Bahrain Testing: Charles Leclerc sets blistering pace from Lando Norris to finish test on top ahead of Australian Grand Prix

  Charles Leclerc topped the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing with a blistering lap to underline Ferrari's status as genuine contenders for the opening races of 2026.

• Mikel Arteta urges under-fire Arsenal to show what they are made of against Spurs after Wolves setback

  Mikel Arteta has encouraged Arsenal to "show what they are made of" in Sunday's north London derby against Spurs as they aim to bounce back from their draw with Wolves.

• Eberechi Eze has struggled for Arsenal since Spurs hat-trick but Gunners can unlock his potential - The Radar

• Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich boss says Jose Mourinho made 'huge mistake' with comments on Vinicius Jr over alleged racism

  Vincent Kompany believes Benfica manager Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his comments on Vinicius Jr.

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Strange

• Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any

  Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.

• 'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time

  "Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.

• Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing

  Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.

• Crotch enhancements: The latest controversy at the Winter Olympics

  Crotch enhancements. Banned helmets. Qualifying manipulation claims. And Russian hacking.

• Boxer loses hairpiece in the ring and blames mother's shampoo

  American boxer Jarrell Miller won his heavyweight bout in New York by a hair's breadth on Saturday - but lost his wig when the toupee started to came away.

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Videos

• Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'

  More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

• Retail warns of high price for workers from government costs ahead

  Retail staff face reduced hours or even losing their job as bosses continue to face up to rising government-imposed costs, according to an industry lobby group.

• British couple's 10-year Iran prison sentence has left them in 'panic', says son

  British nationals Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been sentenced to 10 years in prison over allegations of espionage in Iran.

• Government to consider new law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession

  The government is to consider introducing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession, Sky News understands.

• Trump announces global tariff after Supreme Court rebuke

  Donald Trump has announced a global tariff after the US Supreme Court ruled that his previously imposed duties are illegal.

• 'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time

  "Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.

• Trump directs US government to release files on 'alien and extraterrestrial life'

  Donald Trump has said he will direct the Pentagon and other US agencies to release "government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life".

• Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing

  Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.

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Politics

• Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'

  More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

• UK has not agreed to let US strike Iran from British bases, Sky News understands

  The UK has not agreed to allow the US to launch air strikes against Iran from a British base on Diego Garcia and another in Gloucestershire, it is understood.

• Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises

  More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid, official figures show.

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law?

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• Now 'even more important' Andrew gives evidence to US Congress, Harman says

  Baroness Harman has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest has heightened the need for him to testify to US politicians about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Technology

• Medical tampon could detect early signs of ovarian cancer

  A new medical tampon may be able to detect the earliest signs of ovarian cancer, scientists have said.

• Trial into puberty blockers for children paused over 'wellbeing concerns'

  A clinical trial into puberty blockers has been paused after the medicines regulator raised "new concerns directly related to the wellbeing of children", the government said.

• Battle of the wind farms: Can the 'blockers' beat the government?

  "An ineffective form of renewable energy… carpet-bombing the countryside… irreversible damage."

• Trump directs US government to release files on 'alien and extraterrestrial life'

  Donald Trump has said he will direct the Pentagon and other US agencies to release "government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life".

• NASA says moon mission could blast off next month

  NASA is planning to send astronauts to the moon next month for the first time in more than half a century. 

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World

• Trump announces global tariff after Supreme Court rebuke

  Donald Trump has announced a global tariff after the US Supreme Court ruled that his previously imposed duties are illegal.

• About half of Trump's tariffs are now null and void - but his trade war is not over

  In one respect this decision is not altogether surprising.

• At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - including senior Hezbollah official

  Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and another two people in a Palestinian refugee camp, the Lebanese Health Ministry has said.

• Three men killed in US strike on alleged drug boat

  The US military says it has struck a boat "engaged in narco-trafficking operations", killing three men.

• How Iran might be preparing itself for a potential US strike

  Satellite images analysed by Sky News' Data and Forensics team show Iran has fortified its nuclear and defence facilities, alongside conducting live drills with Russian forces amid rising tensions with the US military.

• Climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain

  An amateur climber has been found guilty of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain.

• ASOS pays tribute to co-founder after death from Thailand balcony fall

  ASOS has paid tribute to its co-founder after he died in a fall from the balcony of his apartment in Thailand.

• Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height as cross is placed on Tower of Jesus Christ

  Barcelona's soaring Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height on Friday, as a crane placed the upper arm of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ.

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Business

• Mark Kleinman blog | See the latest stories from Sky News' City editor

• Sky News gains rare access to Bank of England's gold vaults

  Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens.

• Trump announces global tariff after Supreme Court rebuke

  Donald Trump has announced a global tariff after the US Supreme Court ruled that his previously imposed duties are illegal.

• Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises

  More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid, official figures show.

• FA reminds Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe of responsibilities after immigration comments

  The Football Association has spoken to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to remind him of his responsibilities as a participant in English football, Sky News understands.

• Peter Mandelson-founded lobbying firm Global Counsel collapses into administration

  The advisory firm founded by Lord Mandelson has collapsed into administration.

• ASOS pays tribute to co-founder after death from Thailand balcony fall

  ASOS has paid tribute to its co-founder after he died in a fall from the balcony of his apartment in Thailand.

• 'This was addiction by design... I call it murder': Parents' anger as Zuckerberg faces court

  Grieving parents awaited Mark Zuckerberg's arrival at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles for what is being called the social media industry's "big tobacco moment".

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