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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.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

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Local News

• The new Bury NeighbourHub has opened to support residents with work, skills, health, and wellbeing

  The new Bury NeighbourHub has opened in the Millgate shopping centre, having moved from its previous location and expanded its offer.

• Cardinal Langley students celebrate 'exceptional' A-Level and BTEC results

  The overwhelming majority of students have secured offers from their first-choice university or other destination

• 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.

• Hopwood Hall College students celebrate Results Day success

  Students at Hopwood Hall College have received their results, with learners progressing to university courses and apprenticeships.

• Bury residents asked for views on 10-year housing strategy

  People in Bury are being asked for their views on council plans for housing across the borough over the next decade.

• Seven more Rochdale schools to offer free breakfast clubs

  Seven more Rochdale schools will offer free breakfast clubs from September after joining a national programme.

• 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.

• 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.

• Burnley man banned from keeping animals after dog found emaciated in Rochdale home

  A man has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after an emaciated dog was found living among rubbish and faeces at a Rochdale property.

• 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.

• Mayor Faisal Rana reflects on busy start to mayoral year

  It is two months since I had the great honour of becoming Mayor of Rochdale. It is a huge privilege to serve the community, along with my wife, Mayoress of Rochdale Iram Faisal.

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Local Sports

• 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.

• Littleborough win Haslingden by 73 runs

  Littleborough Cricket Club played Haslingden Cricket Club at Hare Hill on Saturday, 8 August, and won by 73 runs.

• Walshaw CC win against Heywood by 8 wickets

  On Saturday, 8 August, Walshaw Cricket Club played Heywood Cricket Club in the GMCL Premier League 2 and won by 8 wickets

• Rochdale AFC recruiting for five roles across first team academy and women's team

  Rochdale AFC is recruiting for a range of positions across the club as preparations continue for the 2026 to 2027 season. Vacancies are available within the men's first team, academy and women's first team.

• Rochdale CC cruise to 164 run victory over Middleton

  Rochdale CC produced a dominant all round performance to beat Middleton CC by 164 runs in the JW Lees Senior Division 2 at Towncroft on Saturday.

• Rochdale beaten by FC Halifax Town in final pre season friendly

  Rochdale ended their pre season campaign with a 3 to 2 home defeat against FC Halifax Town on Tuesday night in a match overshadowed by an injury to Will Jenkins and two second half red cards.

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Lifestyle

• 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.

• 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.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

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Greater Manchester

• 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.

• Police believe huge fire on Bury New Road was started deliberately

  Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.

• Rapist who posed as good samaritan before attacking woman jailed for eight years

  A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.

• Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost £20m a year

  Free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds in Greater Manchester could cost between £15m and £20m a year, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has said.

• Prestwich sisters secure Sainsbury's listing after recovering from warehouse fire

  A children's bath and body brand founded by two sisters from Prestwich has secured its first national supermarket rollout after rebuilding the business following a warehouse fire in Middleton.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Bolton Rumworth by election – full results

  An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

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Local Entertainment

• 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.

• Rochdale Feel Good Festival brings packed day of live music to Town Hall Square

  Rochdale Feel Good Festival filled Town Hall Square with live music yesterday, Saturday 8 August, as local emerging acts shared the main stage with established names including Starsailor, Ash and headline performer Gabrielle.

• Roch Valley Radio returns as official media partner for Glaston-BURY

  Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

• ‘We just want to be treated equally’ Wheelchair users hit out over OMD concert access

  Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.

• The Met announces packed autumn programme featuring Shaun Ryder and John Bramwell

  The Met in Bury has unveiled its autumn music programme, with a line up featuring established names from rock and pop alongside emerging artists from Greater Manchester and beyond.

• Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 after brief illness

  Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80 after a brief illness, his family has announced.

• Art on a Postcard exhibition to bring artists from across the UK to Whitefield

  An exhibition featuring work by artists, illustrators and poets from across the UK will open in Whitefield later this month. The community led exhibition will include submissions from poet Tony Walsh, with all artwork available to buy at accessible prices.

• Bolton Cancer Voices welcomes new musical director as choir recruits new members

  Bolton Cancer Voices is inviting new members to join the choir following two recent performances and the appointment of a new musical director.

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Elections

• Bev Craig says she’ll be “hitting the ground running” following election as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester

  Bev Craig has said she’s looking forward to “hitting the ground running”, following her election as the new mayor of Greater Manchester last night.

• Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

  Bev Craig has been elected as the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

• Bolton Rumworth by election – full results

  An Independent candidate has won the by-election for the central Bolton ward of Rumworth.

• 🟥 LIVE: Greater Manchester mayoral election with results and updates from the count

  The result of the Greater Manchester mayoral by election is expected later today as officials count hundreds of thousands of ballot papers.

• Deputy Leader of the Labour Party comments as polls close on the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election

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UK

• Murder arrest after woman in her 90s dies in house fire in Gloucestershire

  A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.

• Man dies after being bitten by dog in Wakefield - as police make murder arrest

  A man has died after being bitten by a dog following an "altercation" in West Yorkshire, police have said.

• Medal ceremonies delayed at European Athletics Championships as police make fraud arrest

  Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

• Jason Arday: Professor's family thank supporters as fundraiser donations pass £70,000

  Jason Arday's family have thanked his supporters after a fundraiser set up in memory of the former University of Cambridge professor passed more than £70,000.

• Finlay Tarling: 'Fury' over death of teen British cyclist during Portugal race

  The cyclists' union is "filled with anger" after the death of British rider Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal race.

• Arrest after stabbing at a hotel used to house asylum seekers

  A Somali man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to a hotel used to house asylum seekers.

• Police called to reported burglary find 17-year-old boy dead in Bedfordshire

  Police responding to reports of a burglary found the body of a 17-year-old boy.

• Hundreds gather for Bonnie Tyler procession in Wales ahead of funeral

  Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered for a procession to honour the late singer ahead of her funeral in Wales.

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Entertainment

• Hundreds gather for Bonnie Tyler procession in Wales ahead of funeral

  Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered for a procession to honour the late singer ahead of her funeral in Wales.

• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

  The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

• Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

  Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

• Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery

  Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

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Sport

• Novak Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after Cincinnati defeat

  Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.

• Aston Villa transfer news: Zion Suzuki lined up as Juventus-linked Emiliano Martinez replacement after £29.9m deal agreed with Parma

  Aston Villa have agreed a £29.9m (€35m) deal with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Sky in Italy.

• Newcastle transfer news: Club agree deal to sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica

  Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign defender Amar Dedic.

• European Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after police arrest, Great Britain relay team among those left at stadium

  Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith were among the athletes left stuck at the Alexander Stadium on Saturday night after a "police incident" suspended transport operations at the European Championships in Birmingham.

• Claressa Shields stops Kaye Scott to reclaim WBC and WBA middleweight belts

  Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBC and WBA middleweight belts in Atlanta.

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Strange

• Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

  Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

• Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

  AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

• Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

  A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

• Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns

  Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

• Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight

  A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

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Videos

• Twelve killed as tourist bus crashes in Hungary

  Twelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.

• Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

  Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

• Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

  The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

• Donald Trump dismisses concerns about conditions on US aircraft carrier

  Donald Trump has downplayed the impact on American sailors who have spent nearly nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln.

• More than 100 arrested in Morocco after social media call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta

  At least 111 people have been arrested for trying to get into Ceuta following another call on social media for a mass crossing of migrants.

• UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

  Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

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Politics

• Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

  It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list

• Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

  Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

• Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan criticised over rape 'spectrum' comments

  A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".

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Technology

• Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

  Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

• British driver who broke sound barrier sets new record in hydrogen-powered car

  A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. 

• UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

  Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

• The 1999 solar eclipse in pictures - and why you should probably get new glasses this time

  More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.

• Meteor shower to reach peak hours after solar eclipse - here's where to see it

  Space enthusiasts across the UK will be treated to two spectacular displays within hours on Wednesday as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak.

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World

• Twelve killed as tourist bus crashes in Hungary

  Twelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.

• Multiple people killed and injured after car driven wrong way on M9 in County Kildare, Irish police say

  A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.

• More than 100 arrested in Morocco after social media call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta

  At least 111 people have been arrested for trying to get into Ceuta following another call on social media for a mass crossing of migrants.

• Finlay Tarling: 'Fury' over death of teen British cyclist during Portugal race

  The cyclists' union is "filled with anger" after the death of British rider Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal race.

• More bodies found after Lake Kariba ferry disaster in Zimbabwe as number of deaths climbs to72

  Twenty-six more bodies have been found after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe - taking the total number of deaths to at least 72.

• Donald Trump dismisses concerns about conditions on US aircraft carrier

  Donald Trump has downplayed the impact on American sailors who have spent nearly nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln.

• BBC trying to subpoena Donald Trump's family members over $10bn Panorama lawsuit

  The BBC has attempted to subpoena members of Donald Trump's family to defend itself from the defamation lawsuit issued by the US president.

• Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 11 people including three children, health ministry says

  Lebanon says Israeli airstrikes on two villages have killed 11 people, including three children.

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Business

• Defence investor GALLOS raises £35m amid boom for security start-ups

  A defence investor which counts Sir Jeremy Fleming, the former director of GCHQ, among its advisers will this week unveil a £35m fundraising, underlining the surging appetite to fund the next wave of security and resilience start-ups.

• Au Vodka founders to toast £500m windfall from Sazerac sale

  The alcoholic beverages empire co-founded by Britain's best-known former football ballboy is in advanced talks about a possible £500m sale to Sazerac Company, the American drinks giant.

• Football watchdog consults on backstop costs amid fears of New Deal stalemate

  English football’s regulator is consulting on rules that will further intensify the cost pressure on clubs if the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) fail to reach agreement on a landmark financial redistribution deal.

• Harvey Nichols moves to reassure luxury brands after Frasers swoop

  Bosses at Harvey Nichols are trying to reassure the department store chain's hundreds of luxury brand partners about its future stewardship under the retail tycoon Mike Ashley.

• Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

  The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

• EFL board holds talks about Premier League's £1.5bn bid to avert watchdog's 'backstop' deal

  The board of the English Football League (EFL) has met to discuss a £1.5bn bid by the Premier League to avert the imposition of a financial settlement by the sport's new watchdog.

• Can Mike Ashley rescue Harvey Nicks from its 'death spiral'? | Mark Kleinman blog

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

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Rochdale Council Mayors Column

• Mayor Faisal Rana reflects on busy start to mayoral year

  It is two months since I had the great honour of becoming Mayor of Rochdale. It is a huge privilege to serve the community, along with my wife, Mayoress of Rochdale Iram Faisal.

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