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• More than 100 volunteers power Roch Valley Radio as World Radio Day 2026 is marked

  World Radio Day is today, 13 February 2026, and is a moment to celebrate the impact of broadcasting across the globe, it is also a chance to recognise the people behind the microphone who keep local radio alive every single week.

• The immersive tour of Rochdale, revealing hidden secrets

  Culture, music, religion and the history of the town centre Wetherspoons. Only Rochdale could weave tales of these things together into a compelling intertwing web.

• EXCLUSIVE: Labour lays out their strategy for By-election, as Candidate supports Free Breakfast Clubs

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  In an exclusive to Roch Valley Radio, we talk to the Labour Candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, Angeliki Stogia and the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson about the by-election, Breakfast Clubs being rolled out across the constituency and Labour's Chances in the By-election.

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Local News

• EXCLUSIVE: Silenced mother’s own FOI reveals nearly £11 million paid out for maternity harm at hospital where she says she was assaulted during childbirth

  FOI reveals shocking payouts for Maternity harm at North Manchester General Hospital.

• Running from Rochdale to London in memory of hospice care that supported a family’s darkest days

  Two Rochdale runners are preparing to cover 246 miles in six days in memory of a father whose final night was spent at Springhill Hospice.

• Locked out in the cold as Rochdale Train Station staff didn't turn up to unlock the gates

  Passengers arrived at Rochdale railway station early this morning to find the doors locked and no trains running due to staff shortages.

• Greenmount jumble sale buyer appeals to return unexpected sex toy found in donated bag

  A YouTuber who bought a bag at a Greenmount jumble sale has appealed for its original owner to come forward after discovering an unexpected adult item left inside.

• New private diagnostic centre opens at Rochdale AFC ground

  A new private healthcare clinic has opened within the grounds of Rochdale AFC, bringing imaging and GP services to patients across the borough.

• Romance takes centre stage at The Rock in Bury

  More than 100 couples, friends and family members took part in a Valentine themed gameshow at The Rock in Bury over the weekend.

• Food drive to support FRGS Hub pantry set for Saturday at Bury FC

  A community hub serving Fishpool, Goshen, Redvales and Springs is urging residents to donate essential items at a food drive taking place this Saturday at Bury FC.

• United Utilities to host online recruitment event as wastewater hiring drive continues

  United Utilities is inviting jobseekers from across the North West to join an online careers event as it begins the next phase of a major recruitment programme.

• MP visits Heywood engineering academy during National Apprenticeship Week

  The MP for Heywood and Middleton North visited a leading Heywood manufacturer to see first hand how apprentices are being trained within a live engineering environment during National Apprenticeship Week.

• Rochdale residents urged to shape new grooming gangs inquiry

  People across Rochdale are being encouraged to take part in a national consultation that will help define the scope of a new Independent Statutory Inquiry into grooming gangs.

• Half of Rochdale GP practices unite under new integrated federation

  Half of Rochdale’s GP practices have joined together under a new borough wide federation in what health leaders describe as a significant change to the way primary care is delivered locally.

• Section 60 powers EXTENDED in Chadderton and Oldham after three stabbings

  Stop and search powers covering parts of Chadderton and Oldham have been extended until 6.30pm today following three serious assaults earlier this week.

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Local Sports

• Hornets fight back to maintain unbeaten start with win over Keighley

  Rochdale Hornets came from behind to secure a 24 to 10 victory over Keighley Cougars and preserve their 100 per cent start to the new Betfred Championship season.

• Bury Council approves £4.5 million investment in leisure centres

  Bury Council has approved £4.5 million of investment to improve its leisure centres in Ramsbottom and Bury town centre.

• Rochdale and York MPs back campaign for extra National League promotion place

  The MPs for Rochdale and York have joined forces to support a national campaign calling for two automatic promotion places from the National League, as they joked about which of their clubs will finish top this season.

• Anthony Johnson named Bury FC first team manager in statement move

  Anthony Johnson has been appointed as Bury Football Club’s new First Team Manager with immediate effect, marking what the club has described as a ‘clear statement of intent’ for its future.

• Rochdale Hornets suffer record defeat as Wigan Warriors run in 15-try rout

  A spirited Rochdale Hornets side were comprehensively beaten 83-0 by World Club Champions Wigan Warriors in the third round of the Betfred Challenge Cup, in front of the club’s biggest home crowd in over two decades.

• Dale edge past Carlisle to make it six wins in a row

  Rochdale AFC held onto top spot in the Enterprise National League with a narrow 1-0 home win over Carlisle United on Saturday afternoon.

• Rochdale voices add momentum to growing call for fairer National League promotion

  Calls from Rochdale and across Parliament to reform promotion from the National League have gathered pace after the English Football League chair said the current system is indefensible.

• Rochdale power back to first place after dominant display against Boreham Wood

  Rochdale went back top of the National League after an emphatic 4-1 win over Boreham Wood at the Crown Oil Arena.

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Lifestyle

• EXCLUSIVE: Silenced mother’s own FOI reveals nearly £11 million paid out for maternity harm at hospital where she says she was assaulted during childbirth

  FOI reveals shocking payouts for Maternity harm at North Manchester General Hospital.

• Greenmount jumble sale buyer appeals to return unexpected sex toy found in donated bag

  A YouTuber who bought a bag at a Greenmount jumble sale has appealed for its original owner to come forward after discovering an unexpected adult item left inside.

• Romance takes centre stage at The Rock in Bury

  More than 100 couples, friends and family members took part in a Valentine themed gameshow at The Rock in Bury over the weekend.

• Romance fraud warning after 81 year old woman conned out of £5,000

  Police have issued a warning about romance fraud after an 81 year old woman from Greater Manchester was persuaded to buy £5,000 worth of gift cards for a scammer posing as a well known singer.

• Rochdale Wedding Show to return to town hall in May

  Couples planning their wedding are being invited to Rochdale Town Hall this spring as the Rochdale Wedding Show returns on Sunday 17 May 2026.

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Greater Manchester

• EXCLUSIVE: Silenced mother’s own FOI reveals nearly £11 million paid out for maternity harm at hospital where she says she was assaulted during childbirth

  FOI reveals shocking payouts for Maternity harm at North Manchester General Hospital.

• Crowdfunder launched to create mural honouring Stone Roses and Primal Scream legend Mani

  A community crowdfunder has been launched to create a large scale mural in Failsworth honouring Gary Mani Mounfield, the former bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, while raising money for Maggie’s Centre in Manchester.

• United Utilities to host online recruitment event as wastewater hiring drive continues

  United Utilities is inviting jobseekers from across the North West to join an online careers event as it begins the next phase of a major recruitment programme.

• TfGM strikes end after workers secure pay deal

  Strike action by more than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester workers has ended after staff voted to accept a new pay offer following weeks of industrial action.

• Section 60 powers EXTENDED in Chadderton and Oldham after three stabbings

  Stop and search powers covering parts of Chadderton and Oldham have been extended until 6.30pm today following three serious assaults earlier this week.

• Romance fraud warning after 81 year old woman conned out of £5,000

  Police have issued a warning about romance fraud after an 81 year old woman from Greater Manchester was persuaded to buy £5,000 worth of gift cards for a scammer posing as a well known singer.

• Parents jailed over abuse and death of two year old girl

  A mother and father have been sentenced to prison over the abuse and death of their two year old daughter, who suffered a non accidental brain injury at their home in Manchester.

• Salford Royal surgery services issued warning notice after safety inspection

  Surgical services at Salford Royal Hospital have been issued with an urgent warning notice after inspectors found patients were left in pain, exposed to safeguarding risks and reluctant to ask for help due to staffing shortages.

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Local Entertainment

• Crowdfunder launched to create mural honouring Stone Roses and Primal Scream legend Mani

  A community crowdfunder has been launched to create a large scale mural in Failsworth honouring Gary Mani Mounfield, the former bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, while raising money for Maggie’s Centre in Manchester.

• More than 100 volunteers power Roch Valley Radio as World Radio Day 2026 is marked

  World Radio Day is today, 13 February 2026, and is a moment to celebrate the impact of broadcasting across the globe, it is also a chance to recognise the people behind the microphone who keep local radio alive every single week.

• Review: Single White Female, Manchester Opera House

  Single White Female is one of those films loads of people remember from the 90s, the kind of thriller you’d stick on with friends and end up shouting at the screen by the end.

• Review: Barnum wows Manchester with circus flair and stage magic

  Lee Mead shines as the master of spectacle in a fast-paced musical filled with daring tricks and old-fashioned showmanship.

• Bury and Bolton theatre school earns national recognition for work with young people

  A theatre school based in Greater Manchester has been named a Trinity Champion Centre just two years after opening, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to performing arts education and community inclusion.

• Saturday roundup as we Sing Hosanna first and then SKA later at Ramsbottom’s Come Together Festival

  Ramsbottom stayed lively into Saturday night, 7 February, as the volunteer run Ramsbottom Come Together Festival continued a full day of activity into the night.

• Ramsbottom Come Together Festival in full swing this weekend

  This weekend is the Ramsbottom Come Together Festival, a free community arts festival spanning across 12 venues.

• Jeff Goldblum to play Manchester on first ever UK tour with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

  Jeff Goldblum will bring his signature jazz stylings to Manchester for the first time this June as part of his debut UK tour with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

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Elections

• New youth parliament members elected to represent Rochdale borough

  Two young people have been elected to represent the borough of Rochdale as the latest Members of UK Youth Parliament following a borough wide vote.

• Sadiq Khan campaigns in Gorton and Denton as Labour pushes unity message

  London mayor Sadiq Khan has joined Labour activists in Gorton and Denton as campaigning continues ahead of the local by-election, describing the contest as a choice between hope and fear.

• Printing error blamed for missing imprint on Reform UK by election leaflets

  A printing company has accepted full responsibility for the removal of a legally required imprint from election leaflets distributed on behalf of Reform UK during the Gorton and Denton by election, saying the mistake occurred during its own production process.

• EXCLUSIVE: Labour lays out their strategy for By-election, as Candidate supports Free Breakfast Clubs

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  In an exclusive to Roch Valley Radio, we talk to the Labour Candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, Angeliki Stogia and the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson about the by-election, Breakfast Clubs being rolled out across the constituency and Labour's Chances in the By-election.

• Workers Party of Britain will not stand a candidate in Gorton and Denton

  The Workers Party of Britain will not stand a candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton By-Election, after George Galloway said he would be on the ballot if Andy Burnham stood.

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UK

• Police assess information around private flights to and from Stansted Airport after Epstein files released

  Essex Police are assessing information around private flights to and from Stansted Airport following the release of the Epstein files.

• British man killed in avalanche in French Alps

  A British man has been killed in an avalanche in France.

• Women and middle classes dominate weight loss jab take-up

  Women and the middle classes are dominating take-up of weight loss jabs, research suggests.

• Storm Pedro bringing more rain and snow to UK

  A weather system, named as Storm Pedro, is forecast to bring rain and snow to Britain today and tomorrow.

• Brazilian butt lifts 'should be banned immediately' by government, MPs say

  MPs have called on the government to immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs).

• London pedicabs to be banned from charging rip-off fares and blaring music

  Pedicab riders will be banned from charging rip-off fares and blaring out music as they are regulated in London for the first time. 

• 1,000 suspected paedophiles being arrested every month

  Police are arresting 1,000 suspected paedophiles every month as the threat of child sex abuse worsens, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.

• Interest rate cut even more likely next month as inflation falls

  The rate at which prices are increasing has fallen significantly, official figures have shown, making an interest rate cut next month even more likely.

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Entertainment

• Nancy Guthrie: No match found for DNA on glove recovered near home

  DNA recovered from a glove found near the home of Nancy Guthrie does not match anything in a national database, authorities have said.

• Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after allegedly assaulting two men, police say

  Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two men in New Orleans amid Mardi Gras celebrations, police say.

• UK's Eurovision entry is YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer

  The UK's entrant for this year's Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer.

• Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, star of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather star, dies aged 95

  Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.

• Tehran producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while filming new season

  The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.

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Sport

• Vinicius Jr: Jose Mourinho's comments after Real Madrid forward reports alleged racist abuse criticised by Jamie Carragher

  Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher has criticised Jose Mourinho for suggesting Vinicius Jr provoked a reaction from Benfica fans and players before reporting alleged racist abuse.

• Benfica vs Real Madrid halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr racism allegation following incident with Gianluca Prestianni

  Real Madrid's Champions League knockout play-off tie at Benfica was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr initially refused to play on following an alleged racist comment made to him by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

• England vs Ireland: Henry Pollock handed first Test start with Maro Itoje set for 100th cap in Six Nations

  Henry Pollock will make his first Test start in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland, with captain Maro Itoje poised to earn his 100th England cap.

• F1 2026: Key meetings as final Bahrain testing begins set to impact power unit and start procedure disputes

  The final test of the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season gets under way on Wednesday, but the most crucial action of the day may well be away from the track at the Bahrain International Circuit.

• Igor Tudor: Tottenham head coach says 'no time for excuses' ahead of first game against Arsenal

  Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor insists there is “no time to find excuses” and vowed he will not play for draws as he aims to move the club away from relegation trouble.

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Strange

• Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any

  Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.

• 'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time

  "Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.

• Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing

  Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.

• Crotch enhancements: The latest controversy at the Winter Olympics

  Crotch enhancements. Banned helmets. Qualifying manipulation claims. And Russian hacking.

• Boxer loses hairpiece in the ring and blames mother's shampoo

  American boxer Jarrell Miller won his heavyweight bout in New York by a hair's breadth on Saturday - but lost his wig when the toupee started to came away.

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Videos

• 'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time

  "Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.

• 'No platform gets a free pass,' says PM - as crackdown on social media announced

  The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content.

• Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it

  Have you ever asked an AI for a password?

• Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, star of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather star, dies aged 95

  Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.

• Real Madrid game against Benfica halted over alleged racial slur

  Real Madrid's Champions League game against Benfica was stopped for several minutes after a racist ‌slur was allegedly directed at Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior by an opposition player.

• Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to close in wake of latest Epstein files

  Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show. 

• Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years

  The unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to official figures.

• Police assess information around private flights to and from Stansted Airport after Epstein files released

  Essex Police are assessing information around private flights to and from Stansted Airport following the release of the Epstein files.

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Politics

• Starmer warns 'public health isn't a culture war' after measles outbreak

  Sir Keir Starmer has warned "public health isn't a culture war" and urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak.

• Brazilian butt lifts 'should be banned immediately' by government, MPs say

  MPs have called on the government to immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs).

• Farage wants Reform to be party of future - but can its new top team distance itself from a Tory past?

  Nigel Farage pulled out all the stops to dazzle the audience when he unveiled his cabinet-in-waiting: podiums, lights, music and a sense of showbiz his rivals would struggle to muster.

• Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years

  The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.

• Farage claims 'victory' as councils face 'race against time' to reinstate plans after elections U-turn

  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed a "victory" after the government abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections - a decision ballot organisers say has left councils in a "race against time".

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Technology

• Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it

  Have you ever asked an AI for a password?

• 1,000 suspected paedophiles being arrested every month

  Police are arresting 1,000 suspected paedophiles every month as the threat of child sex abuse worsens, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.

• How is the start of Ramadan determined - and does it begin in the UK today?

  Today has been confirmed as the first day of Ramadan by Saudi Arabia. But for Muslims in the UK, the start of the holiest month of the Islamic year can differ.

• UK at risk of more flooding 'for months to come' after record-breaking January

  Parts of Britain could be at risk of further flooding for months to come because so much rain has fallen so far this year, according to new analysis.

• Can governments ever keep up with big tech?

  Tech moves fast, regulation doesn't - that's what the prime minister is now having to contend with. 

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World

• Real Madrid game against Benfica halted over alleged racial slur

  Real Madrid's Champions League game against Benfica was stopped for several minutes after a racist ‌slur was allegedly directed at Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior by an opposition player.

• Middle East seemingly edging closer to war as Donald Trump moves warships - and Iran drops any subtlety in response

  Iran is not being subtle. 

• Iran and US agree 'guiding principles' after more nuclear talks held

  Iran and the United States have reached an understanding on "guiding principles" after fresh talks on Tehran's nuclear capabilities in Geneva, Iran's foreign minister has said.

• Russian athletes set to compete under own flag at Paralympics for first time since 2014

  Russia is set to have athletes competing under their own flag at the Paralympic Games for the first time since 2014.

• 11 dead after US forces strike alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean

  Strikes have been launched by US forces on three alleged drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean, killing 11 people.

• Syrian government acknowledges widespread escapes from ISIS-linked al Hol camp

  A Syrian government official told Sky News al Hol camp in northeastern Syria is now largely emptied, acknowledging that escapes continued after the state took control of the site.

• Italy's 'Lovers' Arch' collapses into the sea on Valentine's Day

  A famous rock structure on the Italian coast known ‌as the 'Lovers' Arch' collapsed on Valentine's Day after days of bad weather.

• Five dead after fire at apartment building in Spain

  Five people have died and at least five others have been injured in a fire at an apartment building in Spain.

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Business

• Interest rate cut even more likely next month as inflation falls

  The rate at which prices are increasing has fallen significantly, official figures have shown, making an interest rate cut next month even more likely.

• Mark Kleinman blog | See the latest stories from Sky News' City editor

• Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years

  The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.

• Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to close in wake of latest Epstein files

  Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show. 

• Money Problem: 'I booked an emergency plumber and cancelled minutes later but they've still charged me £270'

  Our Money team helps a reader every week with their consumer issue or financial dispute...

• Hundreds arrested for phone theft in London - as Met chief calls on courts to stop releasing offenders

  More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.

• Secret codes in supermarkets that could save you money | Money newsletter

  More than 155,000 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 Friday.

• Can governments ever keep up with big tech?

  Tech moves fast, regulation doesn't - that's what the prime minister is now having to contend with. 

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• Mayor praises Rochdale firms and community spirit in New Year column

  This is my first column of 2026, so I would like to start by wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.

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