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• Ramsbottom Duck Race draws record crowds as event sells out

  Thousands of ducks were sold at the Ramsbottom Rotary Duck Race as organisers reported their busiest year since the event began. Organisers said both cash prize races sold out and hundreds of children also took part in the day.

• 🟥 LIVE on Day Two from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• RECAP from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway on Day One

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• 🟥 LIVE Eurovision 2026 and what we all think during the final

  Live commentary on tonight’s Eurovision

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Local News

• Woman charged after repeated incidents at The Rock's Car Park

  A woman has been charged following a series of incidents at The Rock car park in Bury during May.

• Who is keeping the lights on at Oldham council?

  A top boss is keeping the lights on at Oldham Council while councillors work out who is going to take over.

• Metal recycling scheme provides £17,000 boost for Andy’s Man Club

  A national metal recycling scheme has generated a £17,000 donation for Andy’s Man Club from cremations carried out at Rochdale Borough Council crematoria.

• La Latte Lounge opens new community space and women’s workshop

  La Latte Lounge Community Cafe CIC has opened a new community space and women’s workshop on Bank Street aimed at supporting people facing isolation, mental health challenges and abuse.

• Closure notice issued for Boro General Store on Church Street

  A property on Church Street in Rochdale has been served with a Closure Notice by Rochdale Borough Council following concerns linked to nuisance and disorder at the address.

• Huge Medieval fair to bring Rochdale’s history to life this summer

  Rochdale town centre will be transformed into a Medieval village this June as a large scale event featuring combat displays, music, activities and historical reenactments takes over the area.

• Free Rocky the Rhino trail launched at The Rock for half term families

  Families visiting The Rock during May half term can take part in a free interactive trail with the chance to win a £150 shopping voucher.

• Community spirit stitched into new Rochdale banner celebrating unity and heritage

  A new embroidered banner created by women from communities across Rochdale is set to go on public display after months of collaborative work celebrating the borough’s history and identity.

• Rochdale sewer heat project could warm hospital, schools and homes

  Wastewater flowing beneath Rochdale could soon be used to heat public buildings and homes under plans backed by £1 million in government funding.

• New speed camera vans to target Greater Manchester speeding hotspots

  Greater Manchester Police has increased its speed enforcement capability with the introduction of two new vehicles aimed at tackling dangerous driving across the region.

• Housebuilders join Queensway litter pick as concerns remain over Cowm Top fly-tipping

  Two Greater Manchester housebuilders joined Rochdale’s Mayor and a litter picking charity for a community cleanup on Queensway amid continuing concerns over fly tipping and littering around Cowm Top Lane.

• Man arrested in Salford over synagogue terror attack investigation

  Counter Terrorism Policing North West officers have arrested a man in Salford as part of an ongoing investigation into the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue last year.

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• Jos Buttler signs new three year Lancashire Lightning deal

  England white ball star Jos Buttler has signed a new three year Vitality Blast contract extension with Lancashire Lightning. The agreement keeps him linked with the club through to the end of the 2028 season alongside his existing ECB central contract.

• High school student helps footballers net second title

  FOOTBALLER Summer Taylor helped her team to add the Manchester FA Girls Cup to their Bolton and Bury League title and now she hopes they win the treble.

• Ramsbottom United chairman Harry Williams steps back after 60 years at the club

  Ramsbottom United chairman Harry Williams has announced he is stepping back after six decades leading the club he helped establish in 1966.

• Rob Henry appointed new Ramsbottom United manager after Steve Wilkes retirement

  Ramsbottom United have confirmed Rob Henry as the club’s new manager following the retirement of Steve Wilkes at the end of last season.

• Rochdale AFC promotion heroes welcomed home after Wembley triumph

  Hundreds of Rochdale AFC fans gathered at Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate the club’s return to the Football League.

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Lifestyle

• La Latte Lounge opens new community space and women’s workshop

  La Latte Lounge Community Cafe CIC has opened a new community space and women’s workshop on Bank Street aimed at supporting people facing isolation, mental health challenges and abuse.

• Free Rocky the Rhino trail launched at The Rock for half term families

  Families visiting The Rock during May half term can take part in a free interactive trail with the chance to win a £150 shopping voucher.

• Ramsbottom Duck Race draws record crowds as event sells out

  Thousands of ducks were sold at the Ramsbottom Rotary Duck Race as organisers reported their busiest year since the event began. Organisers said both cash prize races sold out and hundreds of children also took part in the day.

• 🟥 LIVE on Day Two from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• Vintage Vibes turns Bury station into something you simply do not see anywhere else

  For one weekend every year, Bury Bolton Street stops feeling like a railway station and starts feeling like something much harder to describe.

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Greater Manchester

• Who is keeping the lights on at Oldham council?

  A top boss is keeping the lights on at Oldham Council while councillors work out who is going to take over.

• Ramsbottom Duck Race draws record crowds as event sells out

  Thousands of ducks were sold at the Ramsbottom Rotary Duck Race as organisers reported their busiest year since the event began. Organisers said both cash prize races sold out and hundreds of children also took part in the day.

• 🟥 LIVE on Day Two from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• Vintage Vibes turns Bury station into something you simply do not see anywhere else

  For one weekend every year, Bury Bolton Street stops feeling like a railway station and starts feeling like something much harder to describe.

• RECAP from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway on Day One

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• Community groups across Oldham mark World Bee Day with local events

  Community groups across Oldham held activities this week to mark World Bee Day after receiving funding from First Choice Homes Oldham to support events focused on biodiversity and pollinators.

• Oldham students paddle for children's hospital appeal

  Students from Oldham College are preparing to take part in a Dragon Boat Race to raise money for The Royal Oldham Hospital Children's Unit through the Sunshine Appeal.

• Oldham campaign aims to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days

  Oldham College and Oldham Council have launched a campaign encouraging employers to create 100 apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days to help more young people into work, training and education. The initiative launched on 21 May and will run throughout the summer recruitment period.

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Local Entertainment

• Free Rocky the Rhino trail launched at The Rock for half term families

  Families visiting The Rock during May half term can take part in a free interactive trail with the chance to win a £150 shopping voucher.

• Ramsbottom Duck Race draws record crowds as event sells out

  Thousands of ducks were sold at the Ramsbottom Rotary Duck Race as organisers reported their busiest year since the event began. Organisers said both cash prize races sold out and hundreds of children also took part in the day.

• 🟥 LIVE on Day Two from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• Vintage Vibes turns Bury station into something you simply do not see anywhere else

  For one weekend every year, Bury Bolton Street stops feeling like a railway station and starts feeling like something much harder to describe.

• RECAP from Vintage Vibes 2026 at the East Lancs Railway on Day One

  We're down at the two-day music festival hosted by East Lancashire Railway and this year we’re fully embracing the stadium scene, with heavy hitting tributes to Queen and Cher, as well as even more Northern Soul and 1980s bangers.

• Vintage Vibes returns to East Lancashire Railway with music and nostalgia packed weekend

  Vintage Vibes is returning to the East Lancashire Railway this weekend with live tribute acts, Northern Soul favourites and all day heritage rail travel included in ticket prices across Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May.

• Parklife transport plans changed as festival travel pick up points move for 2026 event

  People travelling to Parklife 2026 are being urged to check updated transport arrangements after organisers confirmed changes to pick up and drop off locations around Heaton Park.

• Rochdale dancer wins national Anna Jones award at IDTA scholarships

  A young dancer from Rochdale has won a prestigious national award after being nominated among more than 5,000 children from across the country.

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Elections

• Andy Burnham launches election campaign in sunny Makerfield

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• Six-way battle looms for crucial final seat on Bury council in Moorside ward

  Six candidates will go head-to-head to secure the final seat on Bury council. 

• Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Candidate for Makerfield by-election

• Reform's new Rochdale boss - who might be gone in 12 months - on immigration, the cost of living crisis and housing

  Reform UK has a new leader in Rochdale and he believes his party can be an effective opposition in the town hall

• RECAP: from the Bury Elections with updates and reactions

  It’s decision day in Bury as the borough prepares for this afternoon’s local election count, with candidates and party activists gathering to find out who will take key seats on the council.

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UK

• Police name Mackenzie Swift as 11-year-old boy still missing in South Yorkshire river

  An 11-year-old boy who is missing after entering a South Yorkshire river has been named as Mackenzie Swift.

• Two brothers found guilty of murdering man 42 years ago

  Two brothers have been found guilty of the murder of a civil servant 42 years ago.

• British soldier killed in training accident in Iraq, Ministry of Defence says

  A British Army soldier has been killed in a training accident, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

• Police investigating six stabbings after Arsenal Premier League victory parade

  Police are investigating six stabbings after Arsenal's Premier League title-winning parade in London on Sunday.

• Girl, 13, dies after being pulled from river - as number of water deaths during heatwave reaches 17

  A 13-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a river, as the number of deaths in open water in the UK over the last eight days reached 17, following a record-breaking May heatwave. 

• Two US left-wing broadcasters blocked from entering the UK by Home Office

  Left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK by the Home Office.

• How HMRC finds out about cash gifts you've made | Money newsletter

  More than 200,000 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.

• Serena Williams confirms return to competitive tennis aged 44 with Queen's Club wildcard

  Serena Williams is to make her return to competitive tennis at the age of 44.

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Entertainment

• Kanye West banned from performing in Italian city

  A Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over public order and security concerns.

• Donald Trump makes Elvis Presley claim as he floats 'major speech' after artists pull out of birthday concerts

  Donald Trump is considering cancelling a series of concerts after a number of artists pulled out - and holding a political-style rally instead.

• Oscar-winning editor of original Star Wars films Marcia Lucas dies at 80

  The Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars films, Marcia Lucas, has died aged 80.

• Donald Trump lashes out after judge orders removal of his name from Kennedy Center

  President Donald Trump has lashed out after a judge ordered the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center.

• Man jailed for 15 years after plotting terror attack at Taylor Swift concert

  An Austrian man has been jailed for 15 years for plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during her record-breaking Eras tour.

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Sport

• World Cup 2026: England boss Thomas Tuchel has 'full belief' his side can mount serious challenge to win tournament

  Thomas Tuchel says he and his England players have "full belief" they are capable of winning the World Cup.

• James Milner: Premier League record appearance holder announces retirement at age of 40 after 24-year top-flight career

  James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.

• Andoni Iraola to Liverpool: Arne Slot replacement is a risk but Dutch coach did not have the answers to their problems

  Arne Slot's position as Liverpool head coach was untenable. The decision-makers at Anfield took a little longer than the supporters to realise that, but in the end it became clear that they could not risk disrupting next season with an autumn sacking.

• Arne Slot: Sacked former Liverpool boss says his connection with club 'goes beyond football' in farewell letter

  Arne Slot has said the connection he shares with Liverpool and the club's fans "goes beyond football".

• Arsenal lose Champions League final to PSG: Progress but was this a missed opportunity for Mikel Arteta in Budapest?

  Arsenal’s players stood there as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated. Myles Lewis-Skelly shook his head. Kai Havertz was still in discussions with the referee. Declan Rice and Gabriel applauded, almost forcing themselves to watch as their penance.

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Strange

• Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

  A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

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Videos

• If Cuba collapses, the US will be forced to deal with the consequence of its actions

  It's only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually empty, mounting piles of rubbish on street corners, and few foreign visitors.

• Blue Origin rocket explodes in fireball during launchpad test

  A Blue Origin rocket has exploded in a fireball during a late-night launchpad test - shaking nearby homes.

• South East Water customers in Whitstable warned tap water disruption set to continue

  Thousands of people in Kent have been warned that disruption to their tap water supply is likely to continue over the weekend.

• Burnham allies plan cross-party council to stop a Reform UK government

  Allies of Andy Burnham will form a new "council" of cross-party figures to discuss working together to stop a Reform UK government.

• Police name Mackenzie Swift as 11-year-old boy still missing in River Don in Mexborough

  An 11-year-old boy who is missing after entering a South Yorkshire river has been named as Mackenzie Swift.

• Five recover from Ebola - as Brazil investigates two suspected cases

  Five people have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organisation said - as suspected cases were investigated in Brazil and Italy.

• Former M&S boss drafted in to help ministers tackle NEET crisis

  A former chief executive of Marks and Spencer has been appointed by the government to get more than one million young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) into work.

• Huge booms reported as meteor travelling at 75,000mph shakes US buildings

  A meteor travelling at 75,000mph caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the US on Saturday afternoon.

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Politics

• AUKUS nations to develop underwater drones through defence pact

  Unmanned undersea vehicles will be developed under the AUKUS defence pact, US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth said.

• Lawyers for ousted BP chair demand answers over sacking | Mark Kleinman blog

• Two US left-wing broadcasters blocked from entering the UK by Home Office

  Left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK by the Home Office.

• Burnham allies plan cross-party council to stop a Reform UK government

  Allies of Andy Burnham will form a new "council" of cross-party figures to discuss working together to stop a Reform UK government.

• Disruptive passengers could be banned from all flights under UK government plan

  Disruptive plane passengers could find themselves banned from flying by all airlines under a new UK government proposal.

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Technology

• 'Striking' cancer jabs destroys tumours in treatment-resistant cases in trial

  An injection that eradicated entire tumours in patients with otherwise treatment-resistant cancers in a trial has been praised for its "striking" benefits.

• Huge booms reported as meteor travelling at 75,000mph shakes US buildings

  A meteor travelling at 75,000mph caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the US on Saturday afternoon.

• NHS trial of blood test offers 'genuine hope' for people with some cancers

  A blood test designed to detect multiple cancers could offer "genuine hope" for people with some types of the disease, experts say.

• Blue Origin rocket explodes in fireball during launchpad test

  A Blue Origin rocket has exploded in a fireball during a late-night launchpad test - shaking nearby homes.

• Why Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space plans are on the backfoot

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World

• If Cuba collapses, the US will be forced to deal with the consequence of its actions

  It's only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually empty, mounting piles of rubbish on street corners, and few foreign visitors.

• Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers - major World Cup rule changes unveiled

  Major rule changes have been announced ahead of the 2026 World Cup - including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and a crackdown on tactical timeouts.

• Israeli forces seize strategically important Crusades-era fortress in Lebanon

  Israeli forces have captured a strategically important fortress from the Crusades, marking the country's deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter of a century.

• Britain helps the French navy seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Atlantic

  UK forces helped the French navy intercept an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet.

• Five recover from Ebola - as Brazil investigates two suspected cases

  Five people have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organisation said - as suspected cases were investigated in Brazil and Italy.

• 'More than 45' killed after blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar

  Scores of people have been killed following a blast at a building in northeastern Myanmar.

• Hundreds of Kenyans protest outside airbase over plans to quarantine US citizens with Ebola in their country

  Hundreds of young demonstrators marched outside a military base in Kenya over US plans for an Ebola quarantine zone in the country.

• Hundreds arrested across France during unrest after PSG win - as more than 50 officers injured

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Business

• Lawyers for ousted BP chair demand answers over sacking | Mark Kleinman blog

• Why easyJet is attracting takeover interest

  There is not even a deal on the table but there is little surprise in the City that easyJet has become the latest big UK name to face takeover interest.

• Two more children's sand kits withdrawn from sale over asbestos content

  Two more children's sand kits have been removed from sale after testing found they contained asbestos.

• Former M&S boss drafted in to help ministers tackle NEET crisis

  A former chief executive of Marks and Spencer has been appointed by the government to get more than one million young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) into work.

• Disruptive passengers could be banned from all flights under UK government plan

  Disruptive plane passengers could find themselves banned from flying by all airlines under a new UK government proposal.

• How HMRC finds out about cash gifts you've made | Money newsletter

  More than 200,000 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.

• 'I'm an estate agent - here's what our creative terms really mean and why your home isn't selling'

  If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Heathgate estate agent Vivienne Harris...

• Playing with FIRE: Inside the 'extreme' movement that could help you retire decades early

  Former gambling addict David Scothern will retire 20 years earlier than the average Briton.

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