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Julie Waller named Woman of Rochdale 2026 for voluntary work supporting families

A volunteer who has helped more than 2,000 families with school uniforms has been named Woman of Rochdale 2026 at a fundraising event for Springhill Hospice.
Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.
Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.
Bury Lecturer urges Oldham MPs to attend debate on sick pay for women with endometriosis

A lecturer is urging Oldham MPs to attend a parliamentary debate on statutory sick pay for women with endometriosis.
Winners at Rochdale Culture Awards ceremony

Artists, organisations and community groups have been recognised at the Rochdale Culture Awards held at Rochdale Town Hall. Seven winners were selected from 19 finalists during the borough’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture programme.

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Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore to host Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage

Rochdale DJ Dave Sweetmore will return to host the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.
Julie Waller named Woman of Rochdale 2026 for voluntary work supporting families

A volunteer who has helped more than 2,000 families with school uniforms has been named Woman of Rochdale 2026 at a fundraising event for Springhill Hospice.
Rochdale launches Get ready with Teddy campaign to support children starting school

Families in Rochdale are being encouraged to help children prepare for school through a new campaign focused on early development and confidence. The initiative targets children due to start reception this September.
Common Walls mural festival in Rochdale wins national placemaking award

A mural festival held in Rochdale has won a national award recognising creative placemaking. The project was praised for its community impact and lasting legacy.
Oldham man jailed for nine years for sexual assault of teenage girl

An Oldham man has been jailed for nine years after sexually assaulting a 17 year old girl who believed she had got into a taxi.
Fundraiser launched to support funeral of Middleton mum Shona after cancer death

A fundraising appeal has been launched to help cover funeral costs for a Middleton mother of four who has died aged 40 after a long illness.
Woman blocks contruction workers from getting onto Littleborough building site

A woman from Littleborough got so annoyed by construction workers that she used her car to block their path onto the building site.
Rochdale marks Earth Day with community event at Riverside

Families and shoppers took part in sustainability themed activities at Rochdale Riverside to mark Earth Day, with a focus on reducing single use plastics.
Historic and modern steam locomotives draw crowds at East Lancashire Railway gala

A newly built steam locomotive ran alongside engines dating back to the 19th century during a three day rail event in Greater Manchester.
Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.
Heywood businesses invited to join new council two way radio scheme

Businesses in Heywood are being invited to sign up to a proposed two way radio network aimed at improving safety and communication across the town.
Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

Local Sports

Rochdale denied automatic promotion after stoppage time York equaliser

Rochdale missed out on automatic promotion to League Two after conceding a stoppage time equaliser in a 1 to 1 draw with York City on the final day of the National League season.
Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.
Rochdale Hornets fight back to beat Sheffield Eagles and reach cup quarter finals

Rochdale Hornets came from behind to secure a 32 18 win over Sheffield Eagles and book a place in the 1895 Cup quarter finals. The home side overturned an early deficit with a dominant second half performance.
Middleton set to feature in Tour de France Femmes route through Greater Manchester

Elite cyclists will pass through Middleton when the Tour de France Femmes arrives in Greater Manchester in 2027. The route has now been confirmed, placing the town on the opening stage of the race.
Rochdale AFC appoints Laura Thomas as new chief executive

Rochdale AFC has appointed Laura Thomas as its new chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the club.
Late comeback keeps Rochdale in title race after win over Wealdstone

Rochdale came from behind to beat Wealdstone 2 to 1 and remain two points behind York City at the top of the National League. Late goals from Ian Henderson and Luke Hannant secured the turnaround at the Crown Oil Arena.
Harvey Gilmour and Kyron Gordon lead Rochdale AFC end of season award winners

Rochdale AFC presented their end of season awards after Saturday’s 2 to 1 win over Wealdstone at the Crown Oil Arena. Harvey Gilmour, Kyron Gordon, Casey Pettit and Sophie Coates were among the main winners.
Shakers two points clear at the top after narrow win over Nantwich Town

Tom Carr picked the perfect time to score his first Bury goal as the Shakers emerged victorious over Nantwich Town 1-0 at Gigg Lane.

Lifestyle

Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore to host Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage

Rochdale DJ Dave Sweetmore will return to host the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.
Julie Waller named Woman of Rochdale 2026 for voluntary work supporting families

A volunteer who has helped more than 2,000 families with school uniforms has been named Woman of Rochdale 2026 at a fundraising event for Springhill Hospice.
Local chef lands role at Gordon Ramsay restaurant after training in Rochdale

A chef from Greater Manchester has secured a senior role at one of Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurants after training at Hopwood Hall College.
Bury Pride's Rainbow Train returns in style

The Rainbow Train made a welcome return on Sunday 19th April, bringing together over 170 passengers for a fantastic evening of celebration, community spirit and entertainment.
Skylight Circus Arts secures £125990 to upgrade Rochdale base and expand community access

A Rochdale based circus organisation has been awarded £125990 to improve its facilities and widen access to creative activities across the borough and Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester

Oldham man jailed for nine years for sexual assault of teenage girl

An Oldham man has been jailed for nine years after sexually assaulting a 17 year old girl who believed she had got into a taxi.
Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.
City centre brought to standstill as major police operation surrounds Britain First far-right protest

Hundreds of police officers were deployed across Manchester city centre as rival protest groups gathered on Saturday. Three arrests were made during the operation.
Rochdale development agency delivers £14.30 return for every £1 invested

An independent report has found Rochdale Development Agency generates £14.30 for every £1 spent, significantly exceeding national value for money benchmarks.
Dad of two completes 100km run to support local hospices

A Greater Manchester father has raised nearly £5,000 after running 100 kilometres in a single day to support hospice care across the region.
Fire service rolls out body worn cameras after Arena Inquiry recommendations

Firefighters across Greater Manchester are now being equipped with body worn cameras following recommendations from the Manchester Arena Inquiry. The rollout aims to improve decision making, safety and transparency during incidents.
Kilfest returns to Bolton with three day festival supporting anti hate charity

The alternative community have been rocking out in Bolton this weekend, all in aid of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
Garden centre event brings together women in horticulture across Greater Manchester

More than 40 people attended a community event at a garden centre in Failsworth celebrating women working in and entering the horticulture sector.

Local Entertainment

Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore to host Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage

Rochdale DJ Dave Sweetmore will return to host the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival in August.
Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.
Skylight Circus Arts secures £125990 to upgrade Rochdale base and expand community access

A Rochdale based circus organisation has been awarded £125990 to improve its facilities and widen access to creative activities across the borough and Greater Manchester.
The Allergies and Alex Spencer added to Rochdale Feel Good Festival line up

Two more acts have been confirmed for Rochdale Feel Good Festival, with The Allergies and Alex Spencer set to perform on Saturday 8 August. They join previously announced headliners Gabrielle, Ash and Starsailor.
Oldham Coliseum refurbishment delayed as more asbestos discovered during works

Construction workers are still finding ‘pockets of asbestos’ at Oldham Coliseum as renovation work continues.
Kilfest returns to Bolton with three day festival supporting anti hate charity

The alternative community have been rocking out in Bolton this weekend, all in aid of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
Community run theatre will get makeover

A theatre in Rochdale will get a revamp to mark its centenary. The Curtain Theatre will get a new design for the building’s façade, inspired by its signature red colour.
Snooker club must tighten rules after assault

Bosses at a Bury snooker club were hauled before councillors after a customer was knocked unconscious after hours.

Elections

All candidates for Bury local election 2026

In less than a month, Bury locals will be called to polling stations to vote in new council representatives for their local areas. Exactly 17 of the 51 seats in the borough’s wards are up for grabs in the poll on May 7.
All the candidates standing in the local elections in Rochdale

Rochdalians will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7 with a total 120 candidates vying for a position on the council.
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.

UK

Two young children die in Wolverhampton house fire

Two young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton.
Social media influencer, 32, dies after being hit by car in Soho

A social media influencer has died after being hit by a car in central London last weekend.
Man charged with murder after 'much-loved' son hit by car in Accrington

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after a "much-loved" son was hit by a car in Accrington.
First small boat arrives in Dover since UK's £662m deal with France to stop migrant crossings

The first migrant small boat has crossed the Channel since the UK government signed a major new agreement with France earlier this week aimed at curbing such journeys.
Travellers face 'fight for their way of life' as they increasingly want to put down roots

Britain's community of Travellers and Gypsies say they are facing a fight for survival of their way of life.
Princess of Wales lays wreath at Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day

The Princess of Wales has laid a wreath at the Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day, which commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who died in conflict.
Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare?

Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare? For those around Sir Ed Davey, the answer is yes.
Seven killed in Ukraine after major Russia drone attack, as RAF deploys Typhoon jets over Romania

Russia has launched a major drone attack overnight on Ukraine, killing seven people and injuring more ‌than 30 others, as RAF Typhoon fighter jets were deployed over Romania.

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Entertainment

Rob Reiner's son opens up on 'living nightmare' after killing of his parents - ahead of his brother's return to court

The son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has spoken about the "living nightmare" he has endured since his parents were brutally killed late last year.
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations

Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
'Significant amount' of child abuse images recovered from iCloud account of US singer D4vd, say prosecutors

US prosecutors said a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images have been recovered during an investigation into the singer D4vd, who has denied murdering a 14-year-old girl.
BBC axes Football Focus after 52 years - and reveals what will replace it

The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.

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Strange

The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California

Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.
Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages

A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.
Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

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Videos

'When, not If' - Labour's uncertainty over Starmer's future

On Friday, Keir Starmer's circle gathered at his country retreat of Chequers to wargame the coming weeks for a prime minister whose future is on the line.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs

Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear.
Travellers face 'fight for their way of life' as they increasingly want to put down roots

Britain's community of Travellers and Gypsies say they are facing a fight for survival of their way of life.
Government urged to close 'loophole' allowing mini fracking

Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.
The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
Terrorists launch simultaneous attacks in Mali, authorities say

Terrorists have carried out attacks in various locations across Mali, according to the country's army.
Starmer 'put a nuclear bomb' under Mandelson row by sacking Olly Robbins

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins put a "nuclear bomb" under the Mandelson scandal, Harriet Harman has said.

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Politics

'When, not If' - Labour's uncertainty over Starmer's future

On Friday, Keir Starmer's circle gathered at his country retreat of Chequers to wargame the coming weeks for a prime minister whose future is on the line.
Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare?

Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare? For those around Sir Ed Davey, the answer is yes.
Starmer 'put a nuclear bomb' under Mandelson row by sacking Olly Robbins

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins put a "nuclear bomb" under the Mandelson scandal, Harriet Harman has said.
Green ambitions, leaving NATO and apologising over breast hypnosis claim - Polanski's success brings more scrutiny

Zack Polanski is on walkabout in Manchester with Hannah Spencer, the Greens' newest MP.
Assisted dying bill fails to become law as it runs out of time, as supporters vow to continue fight

Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate.

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Technology

Government urged to close 'loophole' allowing mini fracking

Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs

Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear.
Giant octopus, likened to mythical creature capable of dragging down ships, once roamed the seas

A giant octopus, likened to a mythical creature said to be capable of dragging ships to their doom, roamed the seas during the age of the dinosaurs, according to researchers.
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax on US tech firms

Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says

The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.

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World

Seven killed in Ukraine after major Russia drone attack, as RAF deploys Typhoon jets over Romania

Russia has launched a major drone attack overnight on Ukraine, killing seven people and injuring more ‌than 30 others, as RAF Typhoon fighter jets were deployed over Romania.
Terrorists launch simultaneous attacks in Mali, authorities say

Terrorists have carried out attacks in various locations across Mali, according to the country's army.
First small boat arrives in Dover since UK's £662m deal with France to stop migrant crossings

The first migrant small boat has crossed the Channel since the UK government signed a major new agreement with France earlier this week aimed at curbing such journeys.
Princess of Wales lays wreath at Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day

The Princess of Wales has laid a wreath at the Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day, which commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who died in conflict.
Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since Ukraine invasion, as Kremlin says he may attend G20 after Trump invite

President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, state polling figures show.
Pentagon's Falklands email touches a nerve in Britain - and makes Charles's US visit even more challenging

Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine.
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Vinicius Junior

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.
Why is Cuba a US target again? | Sky News Explains

It's no secret that Donald Trump's focus is turning to Cuba.

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Business

Mark Kleinman blog | German energy group E.ON sparks plot to combine with rival supplier Ovo Energy
British Airways warns of flight price rises due to fuel crisis

The owner of British Airways (BA) has warned of higher ticket prices as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in oil prices.
What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?

Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
'Shame on them': Post Office seeks delay in second Capture case at Court of Appeal

The Post Office is seeking to delay the second Capture scandal case at the Court of Appeal, Sky News has learned.
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs

Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax on US tech firms

Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
World Cup final tickets go on sale for £1.7m each

Tickets for this summer's football World Cup final have gone on sale for more than $2m each.