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• Famous Toad Lane Pioneers Museum at risk of closure without urgent funding

  The trust responsible for Rochdale Pioneers Museum has warned the birthplace of the modern co operative movement could close within two years unless a long term funding solution is found.

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Local News

• 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.

• Business leaders celebrate ten years of partnership supporting Bury's growth

  Business leaders, council representatives and partners have marked the tenth anniversary of the Bury Business Leadership Group, celebrating a decade of collaboration to support economic growth and regeneration across the borough.

• Rochdale heritage project shortlisted for national archaeology award

  A heritage project which introduced thousands of people to archaeology through excavations in Rochdale and Middleton has been shortlisted for a national award.

• 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.

• RBH records highest ever tenant satisfaction scores

  Rochdale Boroughwide Housing has reported its highest ever tenant satisfaction results, with customer ratings improving across every measure compared with last year.

• 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.

• Bury North MP confirms Shabir Ahmed is NOT in Bury after false social media posts

  Bury North MP James Frith has said reports claiming convicted child sex offender Shabir Ahmed is living in Bury are false.

• Stakehill businesses back BID renewal to unlock £900,000 investment

  Businesses at Stakehill Industrial Estate have voted overwhelmingly to renew the area's Business Improvement District for a second five year term.

• Local MPs back Andy Burnham after first speech as Prime Minister

  The MPs for Rochdale and Bury North have welcomed Andy Burnham's first speech as Prime Minister, backing his plans to tackle rough sleeping, ease cost of living pressures and set out a long term programme for government.

• Hathershaw College outlines plans for new school building during MP visit

  Hathershaw College welcomed Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP Jim McMahon to discuss its plans for a new school building and its vision for the future.

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Local Sports

• 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.

• Police announce drink and drug driving checks after England match

  Greater Manchester Police has warned football supporters not to get behind the wheel if they could still be over the drink drive limit following England's match.

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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.

• Football helps foster family create a sense of belonging for children in their care

  A foster family from Heywood have shared how their love of football has helped build strong relationships and a sense of belonging for the young people they care for.

• The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?

  From the streets of Hulme, Greater Manchester’s housing problems are glaringly obvious. Standing here, the glass skyscrapers towering above the region come into view. Many of these buildings went up thanks to loans from taxpayers.

• 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

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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

• 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.

• The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?

  From the streets of Hulme, Greater Manchester’s housing problems are glaringly obvious. Standing here, the glass skyscrapers towering above the region come into view. Many of these buildings went up thanks to loans from taxpayers.

• Bev Craig pledges Bee Network expansion and fare freeze in Greater Manchester mayoral campaign

  Labour's candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced plans to expand the Bee Network, freeze bus fares and introduce more free public transport as part of her election campaign.

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UK

• 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.

• UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions

  The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.

• Ann Widdecombe to be honoured with private service ahead of public memorial

  A public memorial for Ann Widdecombe will be held later this year following a private funeral in the coming weeks, her family said.

• Wales 'crisis' over wildfires amid concern about lack of helicopters

  The Welsh government says it has activated its "crisis" plans to tackle ongoing wildfires, amid concerns about a lack of helicopters.

• Revealed: The toxic chemicals detected at illegal waste sites

  A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.

• Police manhunt for drug dealer who escaped prison by climbing fence

  Police are searching for a convicted drug dealer who escaped prison more than three weeks ago.

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

• Man who killed grandfather in knife attack on Remembrance Sunday sectioned

  A man with schizoaffective disorder who killed a grandfather in a random knife attack on Remembrance Sunday has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

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Entertainment

• 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.

• D4vd: US singer accused of murdering teen girl 'told police he did not know she was a minor'

  US singer D4vd, who is accused of murdering and dismembering a teenage girl, told police he did not know she was a minor, a court has heard.

• Godzilla star Kaylee Hottle, killed in car crash in Maryland, her father says

  Millie Bobby Brown has paid tribute to her former co-star Kaylee Hottle who has died in a car crash aged 18.

• TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK

  The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.

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Sport

• World Matchplay Darts: Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen, James Wade through to quarter-finals after Cameron Menzies withdraws through illness

  Gerwyn Price booked his spot in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a comprehensive 11-5 win over Rob Cross after Cameron Menzies was forced to withdraw through illness at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

• Tonda Eckert: Southampton boss charged by FA over Spygate scandal that expelled club from Championship play-offs

  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA with misconduct and potentially bringing the game into disrepute over the 'Spygate' scandal.

• World Matchplay Darts: Cameron Menzies withdraws after becoming unwell on stage during second-round match against Ross Smith

  Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot became dizzy on stage and later fainted at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday night.

• Alejandro Garnacho transfer news: Aston Villa agree deal with Chelsea for winger

  Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea.

• Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Former England forward and manager passes away after battle with cancer

  Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.

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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.

• New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo

  A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

• Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction

  A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.

• Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout

  An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

• Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city

  Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

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Videos

• Revealed: The toxic chemicals detected at illegal waste sites

  A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.

• UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions

  The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.

• US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

  The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a nuclear cooperation deal.

• Daniel Siad, modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, found dead at Paris home

  A modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home in Paris.

• 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".

• D4vd: US singer accused of murdering teen girl 'told police he did not know she was a minor'

  US singer D4vd, who is accused of murdering and dismembering a teenage girl, told police he did not know she was a minor, a court has heard.

• Eight areas of England at risk of drought - as Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions

  Britain's biggest water company has announced a hosepipe ban for more than 10 million people - as the Environment Agency warned much of England is at risk of drought.

• Private sector wage growth hits six year low - falling below 3%

  Private sector wage growth has fallen below 3% for the first time since 2020, official figures show.

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Politics

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

• Does Burnham need to watch what he says?

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• UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions

  The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.

• Is everyone on the Burnham bus?

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• Reform deputy leader Richard Tice urges Andy Burnham to seize control of Thames Water

  Richard Tice, the deputy leader of Reform, has repeated a demand for Thames Water to be placed into a temporary form of public ownership and said he feels "gut-wrenching fury" over the seven-figure remuneration packages handed to the company's top executives as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

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Technology

• 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.

• UK's largest onshore windfarm plans to double capacity with taller turbines

  The UK's largest onshore windfarm is set to double in generating capacity as part of a massive £1.5bn rebuilding project.

• Eight areas of England at risk of drought - as Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions

  Britain's biggest water company has announced a hosepipe ban for more than 10 million people - as the Environment Agency warned much of England is at risk of drought.

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World

• US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

  The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a nuclear cooperation deal.

• US trial date set for Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro over drugs trafficking charges

  Venezuela's captured president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a US court today over drugs trafficking charges.

• 'No role' for White House in extradition to UK of Tate brothers, says US secretary of state Marco Rubio

  The White House has "no role" to play in the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate to face rape and sex trafficking charges, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said.

• Remains of 22 more infants found at former St Mary's mother and baby home in Tuam, Ireland

  The remains of a further 22 infants have been found at the site of a former mother and baby home in Ireland, investigators have said.

• UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions

  The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.

• Why Zelenskyy has sacked Ukraine's armed forces chief

  In a significant move in the middle of a war, Ukraine's president has sacked his military chief and is seeking to woo a former defence minister back into the fold – just days after ousting him too.

• Daniel Siad, modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, found dead at Paris home

  A modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home in Paris.

• 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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Business

• UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions

  The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.

• Ex-CEO of Southern Water among four charged with conspiracy to defraud

  The ex-CEO of Southern Water faces a charge of conspiracy to defraud alongside three other former employees, it can now be reported.

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

• UK's largest onshore windfarm plans to double capacity with taller turbines

  The UK's largest onshore windfarm is set to double in generating capacity as part of a massive £1.5bn rebuilding project.

• Consortium courts Amazon tycoon Bezos to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club

  Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, has been approached to join a consortium which is in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool Football Club.

• 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".

• Small business lender Iwoca finds Qatalyst for £1bn sale

  One of Britain's fastest-growing small business lenders has hired bankers to launch a sale which is expected to value it at well over £1bn.

• Why are people suddenly saying the state pension age is rising to 68?

  You may have read over the past week that the state pension age will rise to 68 seven years earlier than planned.

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