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Veterans group to take over cafe and community hub at Denehurst House

A Rochdale veterans group has signed a lease to take over the café and community hub at Denehurst House as the long-delayed reopening of the historic building moves closer.

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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.
Rochdale Youth Council leader Daniel Murphy announces immediate resignation

Daniel Murphy has announced his resignation from his roles with Rochdale Youth Council and Youth Council UK with immediate effect.
Wardle man lends his voice to poetry trail about recovery

A Wardle man who has been in recovery from substance use for just over a year has contributed to a new poetry and audio walking trail.
East Lancashire Railway launches Christmas card competition for children

East Lancashire Railway has launched a Christmas card competition with four tickets for its Santa Specials among the prizes.
Police appeal for witnesses following death of man in Bury

Police are appealing for information following the death of a man who was reportedly assaulted in Bury town centre.
Drug dealer jailed after being shot by police during Whitefield arrest

A drug dealer who was shot in the arm by police as officers attempted to arrest him in Whitefield has been jailed for six years and 10 months.
Edgar Wood Academy celebrates first GCSE results

Pupils at Edgar Wood Academy have received the school's first GCSE results since it opened.
Simister Island overnight closures planned

Simister Island on the M60 will be closed overnight this week and next week as part of the major works on the junction.
Major travel warning issued for Manchester city centre ahead of Pride weekend

Manchester Pride returns to the city centre from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August, with four days of music, live performances, and entertainment taking place across the city. The annual Pride Parade will take place at 12pm on Saturday 29 August.
Energy Secretary responds to Ofgem's £60 a year energy price cap increase

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has made a statement regarding Ofgem's announcement of the next energy price cap which is to take effect in October of this year, costing the average household £60 a year
The Margaret Haes Riding Centre celebrates 60th anniversary

The event was attended by James Frith, MP for Bury North, Cllr Mohammed Tahir Rafiq, Mayor of Bury, and David Catterall, Deputy Lieutenant for Greater Manchester
Rochdale mum passes GCSEs at 40 and secures place on teacher training course

A Rochdale mum-of-three has passed GCSEs in English and maths at the age of 40 as she prepares to retrain as a teacher.

Local Sports

Rochdale AFC installs sanitary bins to support men after prostate cancer treatment

Rochdale AFC has installed 26 sanitary bins in men's toilets at the Crown Oil Arena to support men experiencing incontinence, including those who have undergone prostate cancer treatment.
Local golf clubs reach last eight of Manchester and District Alliance competitions

Dukinfield, Rochdale, Brookdale and Denton are among the local clubs still competing for honours in the Manchester and District Golf Alliance Inter Club Knock Outs.
Super League Basketball Cup Finals to return to Manchester in 2027

The Super League Basketball Cup Finals will return to Manchester's AO Arena in March 2027.
Rochdale Netball Club joins Rochdale AFC under new identity

Rochdale Netball Club has become part of Rochdale AFC and will compete under the new Rochdale AFC Netball identity.
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.

Lifestyle

Wardle man lends his voice to poetry trail about recovery

A Wardle man who has been in recovery from substance use for just over a year has contributed to a new poetry and audio walking trail.
New drive-thru for Rochdale approved

Plans for a new drive-thru restaurant in Rochdale have been approved, despite no occupier being named.
Veterans group to take over cafe and community hub at Denehurst House

A Rochdale veterans group has signed a lease to take over the café and community hub at Denehurst House as the long-delayed reopening of the historic building moves closer.
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.

Greater 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.
Baby rabbit reported stolen from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has appealed for the return of a young rabbit which it believes was taken by a visitor on Saturday.
Super League Basketball Cup Finals to return to Manchester in 2027

The Super League Basketball Cup Finals will return to Manchester's AO Arena in March 2027.
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.
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.

Local Entertainment

Nadine Coyle pulls out of Manchester Pride performance with B*Witched stepping in

Nadine Coyle has pulled out of her Manchester Village Pride performance tonight after problems with her voice.
East Lancashire Railway launches Christmas card competition for children

East Lancashire Railway has launched a Christmas card competition with four tickets for its Santa Specials among the prizes.
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.
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

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.

Entertainment

Dolly Parton laid to rest in private family funeral

Dolly Parton has been laid to rest following a private family funeral.
'No chance' Meghan's possible return to acting was reason for Sussexes' UK move, industry insiders say

The Sussexes' return to the UK has been linked to a possible resumption of Meghan's acting career - but senior TV executives have told Sky News "there's no chance" that is the reason.
Peter Cullen, who voiced Eeyore and Optimus Prime, dies aged 85

Peter Cullen, who voiced characters in Winnie the Pooh and Transformers, has died aged 85, his agent and family have confirmed.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died aged 97.
Dame Jenni Murray died after being dazzled by headlights and crashing car, inquest hears

Dame Jenni Murray died days after she was involved in a car crash which happened when she was dazzled by headlights, an inquest was told.

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Business

Artificial intelligence could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England governor warns

Artificial intelligence could cause a worldwide economic downturn, the governor of the Bank of England has warned.
Norwegian steel group Blastr lines up new funding for SSUK bid

A Norwegian steel group which has been pursuing a bid for Britain’s third-biggest producer of the metal for most of this year has lined up new backing to get its “oven-ready” offer over the line.
German insurer Allianz weighs £5bn takeover of AA roadside rescue giant

Allianz, the German insurance behemoth, is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for the AA, the breakdown recovery group which ranks among Britain’s biggest membership organisations.
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh gives clear signal of rate rise amid inflation threat in Jackson Hole speech

The US central bank "will have work to do" unless inflationary pressures recede, according to its Trump-appointed chair who was under pressure to signal if interest rates would rise in response.
Tech companies write open letter calling for collective action against AI-enabled cyber attacks

More than 100 companies have written an open letter calling for collective action to strengthen cyber defences amid a rise in AI-enabled cyber attacks.
Medicinal cannabis producer Grow Group tries to weed out buyer

A medicinal cannabis producer which distributes products in the UK and two other countries has appointed City advisers to find new owners.
Nestle-backed pizza producer bakes bid for Crosta Mollica

A joint venture part-owned by Nestle, the global food and consumer goods giant, is closing in on a deal to buy Crosta Mollica, the premium pizza brand.
Donald Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the US

Donald Trump has said he will rename Lake Ontario as ⁠Lake America in the US following the escalating trade war with Canada.