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East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver

The East Lancashire Railway has its first female steam locomotive driver after Steph Elwood successfully completed her driving assessments.

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Future of Middleton set out at major arena event

Middleton is changing, but the signs of its regeneration won’t be reduced to a ‘£6 oat milk latte’, according to Bev Craig.
Stoma bag user disgusted by her miss bin collections

A woman with a stoma bag is furious following string of missed bin collections. Jackie Allen has had various cancer treatment following bowel issues.
Rochdale council agrees deal to buy Middleton's Warwick Mill

Rochdale Borough Council has agreed a deal to acquire the Grade II listed Warwick Mill in Middleton as part of plans to regenerate the area.
East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver

The East Lancashire Railway has its first female steam locomotive driver after Steph Elwood successfully completed her driving assessments.
Heywood Uniform Hub distributes more than 6,400 free school uniform items in first summer

More than 6,400 items of preloved school uniform have been donated to a new volunteer-run uniform project in Heywood in less than three months.
Rochdale Masters men and women represent club together at National Masters Festival

Rochdale Masters’ men’s and women’s teams represented the club together at the National Masters Rugby League Festival for the first time on Saturday.
Council understood to be preparing to take ownership of Warwick Mill

Warwick Mill is expected to be at the centre of a major regeneration announcement for Middleton town centre next week.
Town of Culture year brings in at least £5.5m for Rochdale

Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture raked in more than £5.5m for the local economy, according to council data.
Veterans to run new café in restored Rochdale manor house

A 19th century manor house in Rochdale which has stood empty for years has been restored, with a new café opening on Saturday.
Five Lamborghinis and Mercedes seized after motorway driving reports

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

Four more teenage boys have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in Rochdale town centre.
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following balcony fall in Salford

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in hospital following a fall from a balcony at an address on Liverpool Street, Salford.

Local Sports

Rochdale Masters men and women represent club together at National Masters Festival

Rochdale Masters’ men’s and women’s teams represented the club together at the National Masters Rugby League Festival for the first time on Saturday.
Rochdale AFC installs sanitary bins to support men after prostate cancer treatment

Rochdale AFC has installed 26 sanitary bins in men's toilets at the Crown Oil Arena to support men experiencing incontinence, including those who have undergone prostate cancer treatment.

Lifestyle

Middleton woman launches Manchester's first Alternative Fashion Week

A Middleton woman is launching a six-day alternative fashion week featuring designers, artists and performers at venues across Manchester.
East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver

The East Lancashire Railway has its first female steam locomotive driver after Steph Elwood successfully completed her driving assessments.
Town of Culture year brings in at least £5.5m for Rochdale

Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture raked in more than £5.5m for the local economy, according to council data.
Veterans to run new café in restored Rochdale manor house

A 19th century manor house in Rochdale which has stood empty for years has been restored, with a new café opening on Saturday.
Wardle man lends his voice to poetry trail about recovery

A Wardle man who has been in recovery from substance use for just over a year has contributed to a new poetry and audio walking trail.

Greater Manchester

Middleton woman launches Manchester's first Alternative Fashion Week

A Middleton woman is launching a six-day alternative fashion week featuring designers, artists and performers at venues across Manchester.
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following balcony fall in Salford

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in hospital following a fall from a balcony at an address on Liverpool Street, Salford.
Baby rabbit reported stolen from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has appealed for the return of a young rabbit which it believes was taken by a visitor on Saturday.
Social care worker honoured after saving life of injured police officer

A deputy team manager from a Rochdale-based care organisation has been commended for saving the life of a police officer who was seriously injured while on duty.
M60 closed near Prestwich after multi-vehicle crash saw two rushed to hospital

Traffic halted and delays expected following collision between junctions 16 and 17
M66 traffic stopped southbound due to ongoing Police incident

Traffic was stopped this evening on the M66 southbound between the A56 and Junction 1.
🚒 LIVE: We join Greater Manchester fire crews in Rochdale tonight for a ride-along

Live updates during the evening as we embed with GMFRS for a behind-the-scenes look at frontline fire service work during one of the busiest times of the year.
🟥 RECAP: Glaston-BURY live updates, photos, interviews and more

Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.

Local Entertainment

Nadine Coyle pulls out of Manchester Pride performance with B*Witched stepping in

Nadine Coyle has pulled out of her Manchester Village Pride performance tonight after problems with her voice.
East Lancashire Railway launches Christmas card competition for children

East Lancashire Railway has launched a Christmas card competition with four tickets for its Santa Specials among the prizes.
Cancer choir calls for new members as rehearsals resume in Bolton

A Bolton choir for people affected by cancer is inviting new singers to join as it begins rehearsals for the new year.
🟥 RECAP: Glaston-BURY live updates, photos, interviews and more

Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.
RECAP: Parklife 2025 Day Two - updates, photos & travel news

Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.
RECAP : Parklife 2025 Day One - updates, photos & travel news

Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.

Elections

Residents urged to check voter registration details

Residents are being asked to check their electoral registration details ahead of local elections in May 2027.
Phil Eckersley pledges to support Greater Manchester’s boroughs ahead of Mayoral Election

The Conservative candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Phil Eckersley, has pledged more support to the boroughs of the region in an interview with Roch Valley Radio.
Tottington by-election Results

Voters across Tottington, Walshaw and Affetside went to the polls today, Thursday 2nd April, to elect a new representative to Bury Council following the resignation of former councillor Luis McBriar.

Entertainment

EastEnders star Shane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving

EastEnders actor Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to drink-driving.
Channel 4 confirms cut to a quarter of its workforce under 'transformation' plan

Channel 4 is to cut about a quarter of its staff - around 340 jobs - by the end of the year.
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences

Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with a series of sexual offences against five women in connection with alleged offending that took place between 2007 and 2016.
Noel and Liam Gallagher unite for Oasis's UK documentary premiere - here's what we learn from the film

As it was for their reunion shows, the Gallagher brothers arrived at the premiere for their new documentary with the same show of unity - Liam with one arm draped around Noel's shoulder, the other fist held aloft, triumphant.
Oasis raise concerns over auction of unheard recordings archive

Oasis have "expressed concerns" ahead of an unheard archive of their recordings set to be auctioned.

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Business

Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again.
Channel 4 confirms cut to a quarter of its workforce under 'transformation' plan

Channel 4 is to cut about a quarter of its staff - around 340 jobs - by the end of the year.
Container ship arrives in UK after landmark voyage from China via the Arctic

A container ship has arrived in the UK after a landmark journey from China via ‌the Arctic, as part of plans for more vessels to use the route as a shorter and potentially safer alternative to the Suez ‌Canal.
Online trading platform IG Group takes axe to hundreds of jobs

IG Group, the London-listed online trading platform, is taking an axe to hundreds of jobs just weeks after unveiling a $1.3bn deal to buy a major US-based prediction markets operator.
Flight delayed or cancelled? These are your rights to care and compensation

Tens of thousands of passengers have been caught up in widespread disruption at UK airports.
NATS crisis: Who is air traffic control boss earning £1.5m facing backlash after chaos?

The latest IT glitch to hit the UK air traffic control provider NATS has raised further searching questions over its systems and leadership.
Trump bans Canadian booze in trade war escalation

The US has revealed plans to outlaw imports of Canadian alcoholic drinks as part of an escalation of their trade war.
Bridgepoint eyes sale of stake in Japanese restaurant chain Itsu

The private equity backer of Itsu, the Japanese casual dining chain and grocery supplier, is preparing to sell its stake as the company's founder plots an ambitious plan to grow annual sales to over £500m.