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• Two men jailed after masked burglary at Radcliffe home while mother and child were inside

  Two men have been jailed after breaking into a Radcliffe home in the early hours of the morning while a woman was inside caring for her young child. The pair stole a BMW from the driveway before being stopped by police minutes later.

• Major police operation in Rochdale leads to 41 arrests and large drug seizures

  Police made 41 arrests and uncovered three cannabis farms during a major day of action across Rochdale.

• New Littleborough family hub planned as work on £2.9m project progresses

  An old primary school in Littleborough will be revamped in a £2.9m project to convert it into a family hub. This will provide a dedicated resource for young people, offer health checks and cater for general community use for families in the Rochdalian town.

• Row erupts over claims Tottington Facebook group removed posts about by election candidate

  A Bury councillor has accused administrators of a large local Facebook group of removing posts about a by election candidate while allowing other political content to remain.

• Councillors raise concerns over strike dispute at St Cuthbert’s High School in Rochdale

  Two Rochdale councillors have written to a Catholic academy trust raising concerns about an ongoing strike at St Cuthbert’s High School. They say the dispute is affecting pupils, families and the wider community.

• Rochdale MP calls on Travelodge to strengthen hotel security after guest assaulted in room

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has criticised the Travelodge hotel chain after a woman was assaulted in her room while she slept. He is among more than 100 MPs seeking answers from the company after the attacker was given a key card to her room.

• What is really happening at the former soap star’s home in Heywood

  The former home of a Coronation Street legend has become the epicentre of a planning furore in Heywood.

• Green Party selects Tottington resident Chloe King as candidate for Bury by election

  The Green Party has selected Tottington resident Chloe King to stand as its candidate in the upcoming Tottington ward by election in Bury.

• Bury pub The Blue Bell unveils £400,000 refurbishment with new fireplaces and expanded space

  A well known Bury pub has reopened following a £400000 refurbishment that introduces three fireplaces, an upgraded kitchen and a redesigned indoor and outdoor layout.

• New McDonald’s drive-thru refused on health grounds

  A new McDonald’s drive-thru for Rochdale has been rejected due to the potential impact on public health.

• Rochdale home buyers invited to explore new homes at Silver Hill Manor event

  House hunters in Rochdale are being invited to attend a spring home buyers event at the Silver Hill Manor development on Saturday 14 March.

• Charity in Bury appeals for help after Henry Hoover stolen from community project

  A charity in Bury has appealed for help after a Henry Hoover used in its community work was stolen from its premises.

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Local Sports

• Sheffield Eagles score eight tries to defeat Rochdale Hornets in Championship clash

  Rochdale Hornets suffered a 44 to 20 defeat against Sheffield Eagles as the visitors maintained their unbeaten start to the Betfred Championship season. The South Yorkshire side ran in eight tries in an entertaining contest.

• Bury’s unbeaten run ends with 2–0 home defeat to Vauxhall Motors

  Bury’s long unbeaten run came to a sudden and underwhelming end defeated 2-0 at home to playoff chasing Vauxhall Motors.

• Whitehaven score four first half tries to beat Rochdale Hornets 20 0

  Rochdale Hornets were beaten 20 0 by Whitehaven in Cumbria after four first half tries secured the home side’s first win of the Betfred Championship season.

• Shakers maintain perfect run with emphatic win in top-of-the-table clash

  In a Friday night top of the table clash Bury emerged victorious over Lower Breck. A storming second half saw the Shakers score three goal casting off their demons and beating the Merseyside club for the first time in Liverpool.

• Rochdale Hornets beaten by Hunslet as Faraimo scores five at Crown Oil Arena

  Rochdale Hornets suffered their first league defeat of the 2026 Betfred Championship season as Hunslet ran in eight tries in a 42 to 6 win at the Crown Oil Arena.

• Rochdale extend unbeaten run with comfortable win over Woking

  Rochdale remain top of the Enterprise National League after a 3 to 0 home victory against Woking on Saturday, extending their unbeaten start to 2026.

• Bury cruise past Sporting Khalsa as Stepans and Touray record fifth straight win

  First half goals from Rustam Stepans and Mo Touray were enough to complete a comfortable victory for Bury over Sporting Khalsa at Gigg Lane.

• Managing director Andy Duff to step down at end of 2025 to 2026 season

  Rochdale AFC has confirmed that managing director Andy Duff will leave his role at the end of the current 2025 to 2026 campaign.

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Lifestyle

• OMD to play first ever Rochdale show at Town Hall Square this summer

  Synth pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will perform their first ever live show in Rochdale this August at Town Hall Square.

• Prestwich Library to relocate to Phoenix Centre during regeneration works

  Prestwich Library will temporarily move to the Phoenix Centre while demolition work begins at the Longfield Centre as part of the wider regeneration of Prestwich Village.

• Bowlee car boot sale returns for the 2026 season

  Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market will return to Bowlee Community Park on Sunday 5 April for the start of its 2026 season.

• Littleborough Brass Band secures second place at North West regional championships

  Littleborough Brass Band has finished second in the Third Section at the North West Regional Brass Band Championships in Blackpool.

• Inside the major refurbishment transforming Tenpin Rochdale

  Tenpin Rochdale has a brand new look following the major refurbishment due completion on 13 March 2026, bringing new attractions and upgraded facilities to the town.

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Greater Manchester

• Green MP Hannah Spencer delivers maiden speech in Parliament during International Women’s Day debate

  Green Party MP Hannah Spencer has delivered her first speech in the House of Commons, reflecting on her journey from training as a plumber to representing her community in Parliament.

• Oldham manufacturer accelerates shift to automated production with regional support

  An Oldham manufacturer is expanding its use of robotics and digital systems as part of a major transformation aimed at boosting productivity and opening new markets.

• Greater Manchester businesses invited to join June trade mission to Shenzhen and Hong Kong

  Businesses across Greater Manchester are being invited to join an official trade mission to Shenzhen and Hong Kong this summer aimed at building new international partnerships.

• Bernard Manning’s World Famous Embassy Club set to be demolished for health centre

  The World Famous Embassy Club in Harpurhey is set to close down this month and be demolished, Manchester council says.

• Civil war erupts as Labour activists in Gorton and Denton say party is ‘not willing to change’

  Civil war has erupted within Labour as activists in Gorton and Denton accused the party of ‘not being willing to change’ during its by-election campaign. It comes as Labour suffered a bruising defeat in the race which saw it lose the seat to the Green Party despite having a 13,000-vote majority in the 2024 general election.

• Greater Manchester Police prepare for Brit Awards debut in Manchester

  Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a comprehensive policing operation is in place as the Brit Awards take place in Manchester for the first time. The ceremony will be held tonight at the Co Op Live arena.

• Hannah Spencer elected new MP for Gorton and Denton

  Hannah Spencer has been elected the new Green MP for the constituency of Gorton and Denton. Spencer succeeds former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne, who resigned on health grounds earlier this year.

• Lucy Powell appears to concede defeat in Gorton and Denton by-election

  Labour’s Deputy leader Lucy Powell has appeared to concede defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election. 

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Local Entertainment

• OMD to play first ever Rochdale show at Town Hall Square this summer

  Synth pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will perform their first ever live show in Rochdale this August at Town Hall Square.

• Inside the major refurbishment transforming Tenpin Rochdale

  Tenpin Rochdale has a brand new look following the major refurbishment due completion on 13 March 2026, bringing new attractions and upgraded facilities to the town.

• Local performers to take centre stage at BBS on Tour 2.0 in Bury

  An evening of live music and performance will bring together visually impaired performers, volunteers and students in Bury this month. BBS on Tour 2.0 takes place at The Met on Market Street on 12 March at 7.30pm.

• REVIEW: Sequins, sass and survival as Priscilla struts into Manchester

  The 30th anniversary tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert has arrived at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, bringing disco anthems, striking costumes and a story rooted in love and resilience to the city until 28 February 2026.

• Review: Operation Mincemeat turns wartime deception into a five star musical

  Just as the real Operation Mincemeat was a plan that shouldn’t have worked, the idea of turning it into a musical feels equally improbable.

• 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.

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Elections

• Green Party selects Tottington resident Chloe King as candidate for Bury by election

  The Green Party has selected Tottington resident Chloe King to stand as its candidate in the upcoming Tottington ward by election in Bury.

• Conservatives select Emma Lee as candidate for Tottington by election

  The Conservative Party has selected Walshaw resident and business owner Emma Lee as its candidate for the Tottington by election on Thursday 2nd April. The party said protecting the local Green Belt and strengthening community representation would be central to her campaign.

• Civil war erupts as Labour activists in Gorton and Denton say party is ‘not willing to change’

  Civil war has erupted within Labour as activists in Gorton and Denton accused the party of ‘not being willing to change’ during its by-election campaign. It comes as Labour suffered a bruising defeat in the race which saw it lose the seat to the Green Party despite having a 13,000-vote majority in the 2024 general election.

• Together for Bury selects Greg Keeley as Tottington by election candidate

  Together for Bury has confirmed that former councillor Greg Keeley will stand for the party in the forthcoming Tottington by election.

• Hannah Spencer elected new MP for Gorton and Denton

  Hannah Spencer has been elected the new Green MP for the constituency of Gorton and Denton. Spencer succeeds former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne, who resigned on health grounds earlier this year.

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UK

• Driver who went on skiing holiday months after killing teens given 14 months' youth detention

  A driver who went on a skiing holiday months after killing two teenage passengers has been sentenced to 14 months' youth detention.

• Epping council loses latest bid to stop housing asylum seekers at hotel

  Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) has lost its latest bid to stop housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

• Seven-year-old boy dies after being struck by car in Nottinghamshire

  A seven-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Nottinghamshire.

• Boy charged with attempted murder after Norfolk school stabbing appears in court

  A teenage boy who was charged with attempted murder after a school stabbing has appeared in court.

• Convicted killer's 'jury tampering' plot to derail £45m drug smuggling trial from prison cell

  A convicted murderer, who once escaped from prison using a grappling hook, orchestrated a plot to collapse a £45m international drug smuggling trial by claiming the jury had been bribed.

• Third horse dies at Cheltenham, in his last race

  A third horse has died at this year's Cheltenham festival.

• Dozens of MPs call for formal apology over Britain's actions during Palestine administration

  Dozens of MPs are calling for the government to formally apologise for Britain's actions during its administration of Palestine in the first part of the 20th century.

• Man who murdered ex-wife and buried her in garden is jailed for life

  A man who murdered his ex-wife and buried her under patio slabs in his back garden has been jailed.

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Entertainment

• KPop Demon Hunters 2 gets the green light

  KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel.

• Warner Bros looks set for Oscars success - but takeover plans have created uncertainty in Hollywood

  One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.

• Oscars fashion: A look back at iconic looks that broke the rules

  The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.

• Judges uphold decision to drop terrorism case against Kneecap member

  Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.

• British theatre is beating Broadway - but still has one massive problem

  Theatre is enjoying a renaissance across the UK, welcoming more people to live events than ever before, but over a third of organisations say they still expect to operate at a deficit this year.

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Sport

• Igor Tudor exclusive: Spurs boss says a new coach won't instantly change club's problems

  Igor Tudor has issued a warning that a new coach at Tottenham would not instantly turn around the club's fortunes.

• Lauren James: Chelsea forward signs new deal with WSL team until 2030

  Chelsea forward Lauren James has signed a new contract at the club until 2030.

• Cheltenham Festival: Gaelic Warrior wins Gold Cup for Willie Mullins, Paul Townend and Rich Ricci as The Jukebox Man only eighth

  Gaelic Warrior stormed to Gold Cup glory at the Cheltenham Festival, but the race was somewhat overshadowed as Envoi Allen collapsed and died after crossing the finish line.

• Arne Slot: Liverpool's Premier League title defence has been a struggle this season, but the best is yet to come, says Reds boss

  Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists the future for the Premier League champions still looks bright despite their disappointing title defence.

• Chelsea: Liam Rosenior on transfer plans, squad experience and Champions League qualification importance

  Liam Rosenior has hinted there could be a shift in Chelsea's transfer strategy this summer - but insists his priority right now is to deliver a successful end to the season.

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Strange

• Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match

  A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during ‌a German second division football match.

• Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office

  Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.

• Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

  A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

• The energy habits that cause the most family arguments

  On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.

• 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.

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Videos

• Under-13s to be allowed on WhatsApp with parental consent

  WhatsApp, the messaging service run by Meta, is going to allow under-13s on its platform, as long as they have parental consent.

• All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash in Iraq

  All six crew members have died after a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, officials said.

• Tech giants warned to protect children online as Ofcom hands down deadline

  Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.

• Oil rebounds above $100 as market counts cost of attacks on energy

  Iran's targeting of Middle East energy has driven oil prices back above the $100 a barrel level again, with market experts expressing increased alarm over the prospects for long term damage to the industry.

• US Navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, treasury secretary tells Sky News

  The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

• How AI can identify breast cancer 'better' than a doctor but there's a catch

  Google's AI can identify breast cancer better than a human doctor, and potentially save the stretched NHS a huge amount of time and effort, a new study shows.

• Warner Bros looks set for Oscars success - but takeover plans have created uncertainty in Hollywood

  One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.

• Drugs, guns, gold bars and teeth - Sky News joins police on county lines crackdown

  Across the country last week, hundreds of criminals woke to the sound of their front doors splintering.

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Politics

• Dozens of MPs call for formal apology over Britain's actions during Palestine administration

  Dozens of MPs are calling for the government to formally apologise for Britain's actions during its administration of Palestine in the first part of the 20th century.

• Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meeting

  Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned petrol retailers of a "shared obligation" to keep prices down for motorists amid soaring prices and war in the Middle East.

• UK weighs options to defend shipping in Strait of Hormuz

  The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said.

• Why the Mandelson files matter for Starmer's future

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• Starmer risks misleading Commons claims if Mandelson story doesn't match files, warns Harman

  Sir Keir Starmer will face accusations he misled the Commons over his appointment of Peter Mandelson if there is not "absolute consistency" between what he told MPs and government files, Harriet Harman has said.

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Technology

• Jury to begin deliberations in landmark social media addiction trial

  Lawyers in a landmark social media addiction trial - which has seen tech giants face a jury - have made their final arguments.

• Lab-grown foie gras and chicken get safety checks for British dinner tables

  Lab-grown foie gras and chicken are being tested by scientists to ensure they are safe for humans to eat, and could hit British restaurants and dinner tables in the next five years.

• Tech giants warned to protect children online as Ofcom hands down deadline

  Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.

• Under-13s to be allowed on WhatsApp with parental consent

  WhatsApp, the messaging service run by Meta, is going to allow under-13s on its platform, as long as they have parental consent.

• How AI can identify breast cancer 'better' than a doctor but there's a catch

  Google's AI can identify breast cancer better than a human doctor, and potentially save the stretched NHS a huge amount of time and effort, a new study shows.

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World

• US Navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, treasury secretary tells Sky News

  The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Trump's U-turn on Russian oil sanctions is a major coup for Putin

  The conflict in the Middle East just gets better and better for Vladimir Putin.

• At least 80 killed and many more missing after deadly landslides in Ethiopia

  Three days of mourning have been declared in Ethiopia after 80 people died in landslides triggered by heavy flooding.

• Dozens of MPs call for formal apology over Britain's actions during Palestine administration

  Dozens of MPs are calling for the government to formally apologise for Britain's actions during its administration of Palestine in the first part of the 20th century.

• Formula 1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia set to be cancelled

  Formula 1 is set to cancel its upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia over security concerns because of the war in the Middle East, Sky Sports News understands.

• What we know about Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei - and why his appointment doesn't bode well for peace

  Mojtaba Khamenei has been confirmed as the new Iranian supreme leader - only the third in its history.

• Serbia buys Chinese supersonic missiles

  Serbia, a NATO partner and candidate for EU membership, has bought Chinese missiles for its air force.

• UK weighs options to defend shipping in Strait of Hormuz

  The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said.

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Business

• Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

  In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.

• Zero growth in January as economic outlook clouded by war-linked inflation threat

  The UK economy grew by 0.2% in the three months to January but with zero growth that month, according to official figures, as the prospects ahead are clouded by uncertainty due to the effects of the Middle East war.

• Mark Kleinman blog | Heathrow expansion plan's critics warn airport's spending may spiral to £100bn

• Trade war: UK among economies included in fresh investigation

  The UK has been included in a fresh US trade investigation that could result in new tariff pressure being applied to dozens of countries.

• US Navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, treasury secretary tells Sky News

  The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Investigate miscarriage of justice and quash Post Office Capture convictions, MPs say

  The government has been called on by an influential committee of MPs to quash convictions obtained with data from the Post Office's Capture software, the predecessor to the faulty Horizon IT programme.

• Warner Bros looks set for Oscars success - but takeover plans have created uncertainty in Hollywood

  One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.

• British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone facing legal action over use of her own name

  British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone is facing legal action over the use of her own name by cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies.

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Rochdale Council Leaders Column

• Council leader’s column: Why Middleton’s regeneration and this year’s budget matter for our borough

  When I became leader of the council in 2021, I set out my vision for the borough, key priorities and the services local residents want and expect the council to deliver.

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