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• Business rates cut announced for pubs and music venues in Bury

  Pubs, clubs and live music venues in Bury are set to receive a 20 per cent reduction in their business rates bills from April next year under new government plans.

• Rochdale MP Paul Waugh appointed Education Minister

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education.

• Bury North MP James Frith appointed Health Minister

  Bury North MP James Frith has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care.

• Man arrested after two attempted rape investigations in Rochdale

  A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted rape following two incidents in Rochdale earlier today.

• Bury man jailed after possessing extremist material and using phones in prison

  A Bury man has been jailed for three years after admitting terrorism offences relating to extremist material and using mobile phones while in prison.

• Police appeal for information after two linked sexual assaults in Rochdale

  Detectives are appealing for information after two women were sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Rochdale during the early hours of Saturday.

• Man taken to hospital after being glassed outside Rochdale Town Centre pub

  A man was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries after being glassed outside Hogarth's pub in Rochdale Town Centre, police confirmed.

• Bev Craig outlines plans for Greater Manchester in Roch Valley Radio interview

  Labour candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has set out her vision for the city region in an interview with Roch Valley Radio, promising practical policies that she says would leave residents "better off".

• Geraldine Coggins outlines Green Party vision for Greater Manchester mayoral election

  Green Party candidate Geraldine Coggins has pledged to deliver 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, introduce free bus travel for young people and spread investment beyond Manchester city centre if elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.

• New planning guidance aims to support healthier food choices in Bury

  Bury Council has adopted new planning guidance designed to support healthier neighbourhoods by influencing where future hot food takeaways are located.

• New planning guidance adopted to manage shared housing in Bury

  Bury Council has adopted new planning guidance aimed at supporting affordable housing while managing the impact of houses in multiple occupation on local neighbourhoods.

• Three men charged following investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation in Bury

  Three men have been charged with a total of 46 offences following a Greater Manchester Police investigation into alleged non recent rape and sexual abuse in Bury.

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Local Sports

• Shakers suffer pre season setback against Morecambe

  Morecambe ran out 2-0 winners over Bury at Gigg Lane as two early goals proved enough to separate the sides in the Shakers' latest pre-season outing.

• Defeat for Rochdale CC despite battling performance at Nelson

  Rochdale CC fell to a three wicket defeat against Nelson CC in the Lancashire Cricket League Division Two on Sunday.

• Middleton edge East Lancashire to boost promotion hopes

  Middleton CC claimed a hard fought three wicket victory over East Lancashire after successfully chasing 175 in the Lancashire League.

• Rochdale Hornets suffer heavy defeat at Midlands Hurricanes

  Rochdale Hornets' hopes of ending their losing run were dashed after a 42 to 4 defeat against Midlands Hurricanes at Avery Fields.

• Milnrow CC secured a three wicket victory over Droylsden CC after chasing down a revised target of 139 in 33.5 overs.

  After winning the toss and choosing to field, Milnrow restricted Droylsden to 134 for seven from their allotted 34 overs before reaching 141 for seven with one ball remaining.

• Thornham posted 221 for eight from 48 overs after Westleigh won the toss and chose to field.

  Westleigh were set a revised target of 231 from 48 overs but were bowled out for 87 in 29.4 overs.

• Rochdale Mayfield secures more than £10,000 to improve community facilities

  Rochdale Mayfield has secured more than £10,000 in funding to invest in its facilities and expand its community activities. The money has been awarded through Rochdale Borough Council’s Township Fund and The Football Foundation.

• Rochdale’s Ian Murgatroyd selected to represent England Masters Rugby League

  Rochdale rugby player Ian Murgatroyd has been selected to represent England in Masters Rugby League. He is due to play against Scotland in Edinburgh this October after earning international recognition for his long standing commitment to the sport.

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Lifestyle

• Bury celebrates record 15 Green Flag Awards for parks and green spaces

  Bury has retained Green Flag status for all 13 of its main parks and two cemeteries, giving the borough the highest number of Green Flag sites in Greater Manchester.

• Rock Choir opens new Rochdale group with free taster sessions

  Rock Choir has launched a new group in Rochdale, giving local people the chance to join the contemporary singing organisation without auditions or the need to read music.

• Middleton McDonald's reopens after major restaurant redesign

  McDonald's in Middleton has reopened following a refurbishment designed to improve the experience for customers and restaurant staff. The changes include a redesigned layout, updated technology and new facilities for delivery couriers.

• Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors

  Rochdale Borough Council's STARS adult care service has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

• Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event

  Rochdale Women's Welfare Association took part in the annual GM4Women Dialogue, Deeds and Determination gathering, bringing together women and allies from across Greater Manchester to discuss equality and support for women and girls.

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Greater Manchester

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Housebuilder raises more than £21000 for hospital charity after Three Peaks Challenge

  Fourteen employees from Barratt Homes have raised £21820 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge in less than 24 hours.

• Bolton man, Sultani Bakatash found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls

  A Bolton man has been found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls after a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

• Joseph Holt launches £1 children’s meals and £20,000 summer charity appeal

  Joseph Holt has reduced the price of children’s meals to £1 across its pubs, including those in Bury, as part of a summer initiative to help families during the school holidays.

• 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.

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Local Entertainment

• New contractor appointed as Touchstones Rochdale transformation enters final year

  The multi million pound transformation of Touchstones Rochdale has reached another milestone with the appointment of a new contractor to deliver the next phase of the project.

• Rock Choir opens new Rochdale group with free taster sessions

  Rock Choir has launched a new group in Rochdale, giving local people the chance to join the contemporary singing organisation without auditions or the need to read music.

• Rochdale students win national award for online safety film

  Students from Skills 4 All in Rochdale have won second place in the secondary category of the 2026 Childnet Film Competition with a film exploring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

• Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival with Ash and Starsailor

  Two time BRIT Award winner Gabrielle will headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival when it returns on Saturday 8 August 2026, joined by Ash, Starsailor and a line up of established and emerging acts.

• Prestwich Community Picnic celebrates the town’s community spirit

  The Prestwich Community Picnic is taking place today, bringing residents together for an afternoon in the park.

• Fully funded music programme launched to support Rochdale Music Artists

  A new fully funded music development programme has been launched in Rochdale to help emerging artists and aspiring sound engineers develop their skills and gain industry experience.

• Award winning Trainspotting production returns to Ramsbottom after record breaking ticket demand

  An award winning production of Trainspotting is returning to the Geoffrey Sword Studio from 12 July to 18 July after record breaking demand saw some performances sell out.

• 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

• Bev Craig outlines plans for Greater Manchester in Roch Valley Radio interview

  Labour candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has set out her vision for the city region in an interview with Roch Valley Radio, promising practical policies that she says would leave residents "better off".

• Geraldine Coggins outlines Green Party vision for Greater Manchester mayoral election

  Green Party candidate Geraldine Coggins has pledged to deliver 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, introduce free bus travel for young people and spread investment beyond Manchester city centre if elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Reform UK mayoral candidate backs campaign to reopen Bury Castle Armoury

  Reform UK's candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor has pledged support for a campaign to reopen Bury Castle Armoury.

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Greens unveil Greater Manchester manifesto with affordable homes and free bus travel pledge

  The Green Party has launched its manifesto for Greater Manchester, setting out plans including 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, free bus travel for under 22 year olds and investment in town centres if its mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins is elected.

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UK

• Residents 'upset and angry' over Cairngorms wildfire evacuation orders

  Residents are "upset, angry and frustrated" over evacuation orders in a Highlands village and smoke from a nearby wildfire that has been called "apocalyptic".

• UK set for fourth heatwave next week

  The UK is set for its fourth heatwave next week - and it may not be the last of the summer.

• Anthony Joshua wins comeback bout against Kristian Prenga in second-round knockout

  Anthony Joshua has won his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout.

• Madeleine McCann's brother represents Scotland in Commonwealth Games swim final

  The younger brother of missing Madeleine McCann has competed for Scotland in the final of the men's 400 metres freestyle at the Commonwealth Games.

• Teenage boys arrested on suspicion of murder after Luton stabbing

  Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 17-year-old boy at a park in Luton.

• Firefighters injured and fire engines destroyed after industrial site blaze in Essex

  Firefighters suffered minor injuries and three fire engines were destroyed in a "significant" blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex which caused supplies of fertiliser to explode.

• Boy, 14, 'assisting police' after hoax threat made to aircraft approaching Manchester Airport

  A 14-year-old boy is "assisting" police with their inquiries after a hoax threat was made to an aircraft heading to Manchester Airport.

• Six arrested after man stabbed to death in south London

  Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Clapham in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Entertainment

• Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub attack

  Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over a confrontation at a London nightclub in which a man was hit over the head with a bottle.

• Knife came 'a millimetre from my brain': Salman Rushdie testifies at attacker's terrorism trial

  Sir Salman Rushdie has testified at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of trying to kill him. 

• Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and assault

  Former River City star Iain Robertson has been jailed for nine years for raping a woman and assaulting two others.

• Donald Trump ordered to reveal financial records in $10bn BBC lawsuit

  Donald Trump must turn over financial records sought by the BBC as part of his $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation case against the broadcaster, a US judge has ruled.

• Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes on Instagram

  Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defaming another actress on social media.

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Sport

• Vinicius Jr transfer news: Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid and Brazil forward

  Arsenal are looking into a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.

• Hamzah Sheeraz escapes with narrow points win, while Josh Kelly overcomes horror gash to his nose in Saudi Arabia

  Hamzah Sheeraz escaped with a narrow points win, while Josh Kelly overcame a horror gash to his nose on the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga undercard in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

• Super League: In-form Leigh close in on top four with victory against Warrington as Huddersfield end 12-game wait for win

  In-form Leigh saw off Warrington 28-12 to close in on the top four in the Betfred Super League.

• England women ramp up preparations for Rugby League World Cup with win against France in Toulouse

  England women ramped up preparations for the Rugby League World Cup in their mid-season international against France on Saturday, with a dominant performance in Toulouse.

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Strange

• Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus

  A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.

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Videos

• OpenAI admits its models hacked another company in 'unprecedented cyber incident'

  OpenAI has revealed some of its models went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence company in an "unprecedented cyber incident".

• Anthony Joshua wins comeback bout against Kristian Prenga in second-round knockout

  Anthony Joshua has won his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout.

• India's 'Cockroach' movement to end protests after education minister quits

  India's 'Cockroach' movement has agreed to end protests after talks with the government, following the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

• Firefighters injured and fire engines destroyed after industrial site blaze in Essex

  Firefighters suffered minor injuries and three fire engines were destroyed in a "significant" blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex which caused supplies of fertiliser to explode.

• Sperm whales release bubbles to regulate buoyancy and sleep floating vertically, scientists discover

  Sperm whales can hang vertically in the water while sleeping by releasing gas bubbles that regulate their buoyancy, scientists found.

• US imposes new tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

  The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 countries over claims they failed to prevent forced labour. 

• What Burnham means for your money - from income tax to pensions

  Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.

• Knife came 'a millimetre from my brain': Salman Rushdie testifies at attacker's terrorism trial

  Sir Salman Rushdie has testified at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of trying to kill him. 

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Politics

• Prison staff asked to warn of any prison unrest due to delays in releases

  The government has asked prison staff to make them aware of any "stability issues" that may develop inside jails after delays to prisoners' early release dates, Sky News understands. 

• Burnham should 'build bridges' with sacked Starmerites like Darren Jones, says Harman

  Andy Burnham needs to "build bridges" with the Starmerite minister he sacked during his reshuffle, Baroness Harriet Harman has told the Electoral Dysfunction podcast.

• Is the Burnham government starting to feel like The Traitors?

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• 'Burnham's power broker': Why Louise Haigh is back at the heart of government

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• Stress testing the UK: Find out how the Iran war is hitting finances at home

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Technology

• Sperm whales release bubbles to regulate buoyancy and sleep floating vertically, scientists discover

  Sperm whales can hang vertically in the water while sleeping by releasing gas bubbles that regulate their buoyancy, scientists found.

• More than 15,000 people evacuated from homes as wildfire spreads in France

  Around 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and holiday resorts in southwestern France as a wildfire raged near the popular tourist coastal town of Lege Cap-Ferret. 

• Weight loss drugs linked to increased risk of hair loss, researchers say

  Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, according to researchers.

• OpenAI admits its models hacked another company in 'unprecedented cyber incident'

  OpenAI has revealed some of its models went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence company in an "unprecedented cyber incident".

• Wreck of Pan Am plane found 74 years after crash that became 'rallying cry' for aviation safety

  The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crashed 74 years ago, and led to safety briefings becoming mandatory on flights, has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.

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World

• Anthony Joshua wins comeback bout against Kristian Prenga in second-round knockout

  Anthony Joshua has won his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout.

• Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 3,000 - as health workers go on strike

  The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 3,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, as it continues to battle the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.

• Museum employee charged after suspected car bomb intercepted near Irish border

  An employee at a Dublin museum has been charged with possession of explosives after an alleged car bomb was intercepted by Irish police near the border with Northern Ireland.

• India's 'Cockroach' movement to end protests after education minister quits

  India's 'Cockroach' movement has agreed to end protests after talks with the government, following the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

• European tourists found alive after speedboat sinks in Indonesia

  Rescuers have found 11 European tourists and a local crew member alive after a speedboat went missing before sinking in Indonesia.

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Business

• Premier League clubs target vote next week on landmark financial deal with EFL

  English football's biggest clubs are preparing to vote next week on a landmark 10-year deal to provide in the region of £1.5bn in extra funding to their lower league counterparts as they target a binding agreement within weeks.

• US imposes new tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

  The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 countries over claims they failed to prevent forced labour. 

• Harvey Nichols bidders urged to commit £60m to turnaround plan

  The pack of suitors interested in taking over Harvey Nichols, one of Britain's best-known department store chains, have been asked to commit up to £60m of investment to fund its transformation.

• Electricity supplier So Energy in talks about sale as Irish owner pulls plug

  One of Britain's largest independent energy retailers is in talks about a sale after its Irish owner concluded that it was no longer core to its operations.

• Stress testing the UK: Find out how the Iran war is hitting finances at home

• EU risks Donald Trump backlash with $1bn fine on Google

  The European Union (EU) has imposed another big fine on a US tech giant in defiance of warnings of reprisals from Donald Trump.

• What Burnham means for your money - from income tax to pensions

  Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.

• Former BBC Dragon in talks about multimillion pound fundraising for latest Nightcap deal | Mark Kleinman blog

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