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• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

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Local News

• Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach

  Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran has been appointed the new head coach of Rochdale AFC Sports College.

• 93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station

  A 93-year-old former police officer who began his career in Rochdale in 1959 has returned to his old station more than six decades later.

• Burnley man banned from keeping animals after dog found emaciated in Rochdale home

  A man has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after an emaciated dog was found living among rubbish and faeces at a Rochdale property.

• OMD play first Rochdale show to sold-out Town Hall Square crowd

  Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark played their first concert in Rochdale on Friday 7 August, more than four decades after recording their debut single Electricity in the town.

• Mayor Faisal Rana reflects on busy start to mayoral year

  It is two months since I had the great honour of becoming Mayor of Rochdale. It is a huge privilege to serve the community, along with my wife, Mayoress of Rochdale Iram Faisal.

• Rochdale Feel Good Festival brings packed day of live music to Town Hall Square

  Rochdale Feel Good Festival filled Town Hall Square with live music yesterday, Saturday 8 August, as local emerging acts shared the main stage with established names including Starsailor, Ash and headline performer Gabrielle.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• ‘We just want to be treated equally’ Wheelchair users hit out over OMD concert access

  Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.

• Police believe huge fire on Bury New Road was started deliberately

  Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.

• Rapist who posed as good samaritan before attacking woman jailed for eight years

  A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.

• Bury man sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years for murder

  Anthony Junior Murray of Tarn Drive, Bury, was sentenced at Minshull Crown Court today following the death of Joe Burton

• Bury North receives new mental health investment

  As part of a £343 million investment from the Government, Bury North is set to receive an expansion in access to mental health support.

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Local Sports

• Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach

  Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran has been appointed the new head coach of Rochdale AFC Sports College.

• Littleborough win Haslingden by 73 runs

  Littleborough Cricket Club played Haslingden Cricket Club at Hare Hill on Saturday, 8 August, and won by 73 runs.

• Walshaw CC win against Heywood by 8 wickets

  On Saturday, 8 August, Walshaw Cricket Club played Heywood Cricket Club in the GMCL Premier League 2 and won by 8 wickets

• Rochdale AFC recruiting for five roles across first team academy and women's team

  Rochdale AFC is recruiting for a range of positions across the club as preparations continue for the 2026 to 2027 season. Vacancies are available within the men's first team, academy and women's first team.

• Rochdale CC cruise to 164 run victory over Middleton

  Rochdale CC produced a dominant all round performance to beat Middleton CC by 164 runs in the JW Lees Senior Division 2 at Towncroft on Saturday.

• Rochdale beaten by FC Halifax Town in final pre season friendly

  Rochdale ended their pre season campaign with a 3 to 2 home defeat against FC Halifax Town on Tuesday night in a match overshadowed by an injury to Will Jenkins and two second half red cards.

• Rochdale Women's comeback falls short against Farnham Town

  Rochdale Women were beaten 3 2 by Farnham Town in their opening pre season friendly at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday despite producing a spirited second half fightback.

• Rochdale fight back to earn draw against Farnham Town in home friendly

  Rochdale came from behind to draw 2 2 with National League South side Farnham Town in their first home pre season friendly at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday.

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Lifestyle

• Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach

  Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran has been appointed the new head coach of Rochdale AFC Sports College.

• 93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station

  A 93-year-old former police officer who began his career in Rochdale in 1959 has returned to his old station more than six decades later.

• OMD play first Rochdale show to sold-out Town Hall Square crowd

  Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark played their first concert in Rochdale on Friday 7 August, more than four decades after recording their debut single Electricity in the town.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• New Starbucks drive through opens on Whitworth Road in Rochdale

  A new Starbucks on Whitworth Road in Rochdale will open its doors to the public tomorrow, Friday 7 August.

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Greater Manchester

• 93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station

  A 93-year-old former police officer who began his career in Rochdale in 1959 has returned to his old station more than six decades later.

• Police believe huge fire on Bury New Road was started deliberately

  Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.

• Rapist who posed as good samaritan before attacking woman jailed for eight years

  A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.

• Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost £20m a year

  Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost between £15m and £20m a year, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has said.

• Prestwich sisters secure Sainsbury's listing after recovering from warehouse fire

  A children's bath and body brand founded by two sisters from Prestwich has secured its first national supermarket rollout after rebuilding the business following a warehouse fire in Middleton.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Bolton Rumworth by election – full results

  An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

• Number 10 North fact check

  Claims that Andy Burnham arranged a lease for Number 10 North in Manchester before becoming an MP are not true, it can be confirmed.

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Local Entertainment

• OMD play first Rochdale show to sold-out Town Hall Square crowd

  Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark played their first concert in Rochdale on Friday 7 August, more than four decades after recording their debut single Electricity in the town.

• Rochdale Feel Good Festival brings packed day of live music to Town Hall Square

  Rochdale Feel Good Festival filled Town Hall Square with live music yesterday, Saturday 8 August, as local emerging acts shared the main stage with established names including Starsailor, Ash and headline performer Gabrielle.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• ‘We just want to be treated equally’ Wheelchair users hit out over OMD concert access

  Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.

• The Met announces packed autumn programme featuring Shaun Ryder and John Bramwell

  The Met in Bury has unveiled its autumn music programme, with a line up featuring established names from rock and pop alongside emerging artists from Greater Manchester and beyond.

• Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 after brief illness

  Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80 after a brief illness, his family has announced.

• Art on a Postcard exhibition to bring artists from across the UK to Whitefield

  An exhibition featuring work by artists, illustrators and poets from across the UK will open in Whitefield later this month. The community led exhibition will include submissions from poet Tony Walsh, with all artwork available to buy at accessible prices.

• Bolton Cancer Voices welcomes new musical director as choir recruits new members

  Bolton Cancer Voices is inviting new members to join the choir following two recent performances and the appointment of a new musical director.

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Elections

• Bev Craig says she’ll be “hitting the ground running” following election as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester

  Bev Craig has said she’s looking forward to “hitting the ground running”, following her election as the new mayor of Greater Manchester last night.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Bolton Rumworth by election – full results

  An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

• Deputy Leader of the Labour Party comments as polls close on the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election

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UK

• Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

  The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

• Man dies after bungalow destroyed in suspected gas explosion in Buckinghamshire

  A man has died after a suspected gas explosion destroyed a bungalow in Buckinghamshire, police say. 

• 102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub

  A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales, police say.

• Deadly bluetongue detected on second farm in Scotland - as three more suspected cases investigated

  Bluetongue has been detected on a second farm in Scotland and three other suspected cases are being investigated after the nation's first-ever case was recorded at the weekend.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• No pay rise for key workers equipping the UK for war until next year

  The civilian workforce tasked with equipping the UK's armed forces to be ready for war has been told it must wait until next year for an already limited and disputed pay rise, Sky News understands.

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Entertainment

• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

  The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

• Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

  Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

• Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery

  Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

• Lucy Davis, star of The Office, reveals she has 'incurable' stage four breast cancer

  The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.

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Sport

• Rodri transfer news: Man City reject £55m bid from Barcelona for World Cup-winning midfielder

  Manchester City have rejected a new £55m bid from Barcelona for Rodri.

• Joe Root: England Test captain removes curfew and implores his players to 'be adults' ahead of Pakistan series

  Joe Root has ruled out a curfew under his England Test captaincy and implored his players to behave like "grown adults" ahead of his first series back at the helm against Pakistan.

• Marcus Rashford transfer news: Tottenham should sign Man Utd forward, says ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara

  Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara wants Spurs to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

• Cadillac appoint Marcin Budkowski as team principal following F1 2026 newcomers' sudden sacking of Graeme Lowdon

  Cadillac have sacked team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with Marcin Budkowski in what Formula 1's 2026 newcomers claim is a "planned leadership transition".

• Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are actively looking for signings in the transfer market after Bruno Guimaraes makes bow in friendly against Como

  Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are actively looking for more new signings in the transfer market but admits there is only a small pool of available players who can take them to the next level.

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Strange

• Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

  Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

• Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

  AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

• Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

  A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

• Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns

  Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

• Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight

  A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

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Videos

• Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

  Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

• Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

  The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

• Sudan war: The UAE's role in this conflict is under increasing scrutiny - and so is Britain's

  The scale of the war in Sudan is hard to take in.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

  Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

• Britain set for its best solar eclipse in decades - here's everything you need to know

  Britain is braced for its best solar eclipse in decades tonight, with the looming celestial spectacle having captured the nation's imagination.

• Siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror', says US ambassador

  Israeli settlers have been condemned by the US ambassador after the home of an American Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank was besieged.

• Use less electricity during solar eclipse, UK's biggest energy supplier urges customers

  The UK's biggest energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the solar eclipse - as Europe's power network companies set out contingency plans.

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Politics

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list

• Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

  Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

• Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan criticised over rape 'spectrum' comments

  A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".

• Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

  Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

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Technology

• Britain set for its best solar eclipse in decades - here's everything you need to know

  Britain is braced for its best solar eclipse in decades tonight, with the looming celestial spectacle having captured the nation's imagination.

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

• British driver who broke sound barrier sets new record in hydrogen-powered car

  A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. 

• UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

  Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

• The 1999 solar eclipse in pictures - and why you should probably get new glasses this time

  More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.

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World

• Sudan war: The UAE's role in this conflict is under increasing scrutiny - and so is Britain's

  The scale of the war in Sudan is hard to take in.

• Siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror', says US ambassador

  Israeli settlers have been condemned by the US ambassador after the home of an American Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank was besieged.

• 'Be very careful': FIFA VP warns those trying to oust Gianni Infantino

  The leader of African football has told Sky News the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino's position – cautioning against moves to force out the embattled president early.

• Putin sends Trump a gift - and will hope for something in return

  When Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.

• Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

  Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

• North Korea launches missile amid declaration it must possess capability to counter strikes that would make enemy 'survival impossible'

  North Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible", according to reports.

• Donald Trump explains plane switch via catering container after Secret Service warned of Iran threat

  Donald Trump has confirmed US media reports he secretly left Turkey by switching planes via a catering container over a threat from Iran.

• Lionel Messi raises 'serious doubts' over his footballing future in touching tribute to father, Jorge

  Lionel Messi has raised "serious doubts" over his footballing future in a touching tribute to his father, Jorge, who died last week.

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Business

• Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

  The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

• Can Mike Ashley rescue Harvey Nicks from its 'death spiral'? | Mark Kleinman blog

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Retail tycoon Ashley puts finishing touches to Harvey Nichols rescue deal

  The retail billionaire Mike Ashley was on Wednesday putting the finishing touches to a rescue deal for Harvey Nichols, the department store chain.

• Use less electricity during solar eclipse, UK's biggest energy supplier urges customers

  The UK's biggest energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the solar eclipse - as Europe's power network companies set out contingency plans.

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

• Homes near pylons to get £250 off bills - is yours one of them?

  Thousands of households living near new or upgraded pylons in more than 40 locations will be the first to get £250 a year off their electricity bills, with the first payments coming next year.

• Family behind Tottenham Hotspur vies with club's former chairman Daniel Levy for NBA Europe's $1bn London team

  The family which controls Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is vying with the Premier League side's former chairman to win control of a new European basketball league's $1bn (£741m) London franchise.

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Rochdale Council Mayors Column

• Mayor Faisal Rana reflects on busy start to mayoral year

  It is two months since I had the great honour of becoming Mayor of Rochdale. It is a huge privilege to serve the community, along with my wife, Mayoress of Rochdale Iram Faisal.

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