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Wildlife mural created in Middleton as part of Kenya arts exchange

Artists from Rochdale and Kenya have created a 15-metre-high wildlife mural on Brook House in Middleton town centre.
Littleborough and Wardle brass bands prepare for national finals

Littleborough Brass Band and Wardle Community Band have performed their National Finals test pieces at a concert in Dearnley ahead of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.
Barratt Homes donates 32 Roald Dahl books to Bury school

Pupils at Springside Primary School in Bury have received 32 Roald Dahl books from Barratt Homes.
East Lancashire Railway to introduce BSL interpreter on Santa Specials

The East Lancashire Railway will provide a British Sign Language interpreter on selected Santa Special trains for the first time this year.
Thousands set for Bury BID 10K as running festival returns

Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the Bury Running Festival when it returns on Sunday 20 September.
Local pair to run 412 miles in nine days for childhood cancer charity

An Oldham man and Whitworth man are teaming up and preparing to run 412 miles across Britain in nine days to raise money for a childhood cancer charity.
Festival of Remembrance to be held at Rochdale Town Hall

A Festival of Remembrance will be held at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 16 October to honour members of the Armed Forces community.
Man charged with firearm and driving offences after Heywood police pursuit

A man has been charged with firearm and driving offences following a police pursuit in Heywood.
Man arrested after tents found at Old Middleton Cemetery

The councillors also said the tents were slashed overnight and police are investigating.
Rochdale Council approves £15 million cost of living support package

Around £15 million will be spent on cost of living support for Rochdale borough residents over the next three years.
Littleborough cyclists raise £131,812 after 900-mile Arctic challenge

Three men from Littleborough have raised £131,812 after cycling 900 miles from Oslo to the Arctic Circle.
71-year-old man with dementia found near Piethorne Reservoir after search

A 71-year-old man with dementia was found cold and confused after a search involving police, mountain rescue volunteers and search dogs near Piethorne Reservoir in Newhey.

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.

Lifestyle

East Lancashire Railway to introduce BSL interpreter on Santa Specials

The East Lancashire Railway will provide a British Sign Language interpreter on selected Santa Special trains for the first time this year.
Thousands set for Bury BID 10K as running festival returns

Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the Bury Running Festival when it returns on Sunday 20 September.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

Local Entertainment

Littleborough and Wardle brass bands prepare for national finals

Littleborough Brass Band and Wardle Community Band have performed their National Finals test pieces at a concert in Dearnley ahead of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.
East Lancashire Railway to introduce BSL interpreter on Santa Specials

The East Lancashire Railway will provide a British Sign Language interpreter on selected Santa Special trains for the first time this year.
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.

Business

British Steel losing £1.3m a day - and there is no 'credible' survival plan yet, MPs warn

The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.
Sovereign AI fund in talks to back drug discovery start-up Potential Sciences

The government's £500m fund to back a wave of promising AI companies is close to taking a stake in Potential Sciences, a drug discovery start-up.
TalkTalk founder and Ares eye consumer arm as Opus deal stalls

The founder of TalkTalk and the broadband group's biggest lender are exploring a move to take control of its consumer-facing operations after discussions with an external bidder faltered.
Microsoft fund backs British AI predictions start-up Mantic

A London-based start-up which claims to have built an AI system capable of predicting global events has raised funds from a group of investors including Microsoft's ventures arm.
The number you need to protect your phone from thieves | Money newsletter

More than 210,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.
Bank of England issues stark warning on energy price hike ahead after interest rate decision

On the face of it, you could be fooled into thinking that nothing had changed.
Top chef recommends kitchen tool - and ingredient which works with 'almost anything'

Every month, our Money team interviews top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. Today, we speak to Tom Earnshaw, head chef at Bohemia in Jersey.
Controversial ex-Post Office chief resurfaces at Flying Tiger-owner

Nick Read, the controversial former Post Office chief who was lambasted by MPs over his pay demands, has resurfaced at Modella Capital, the investment firm which has snapped up swathes of the British high street.