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• Famous Toad Lane Pioneers Museum at risk of closure without urgent funding

  The trust responsible for Rochdale Pioneers Museum has warned the birthplace of the modern co operative movement could close within two years unless a long term funding solution is found.

• Nominations now open for the Roch Valley Radio Community Hero Awards 2026 to honour local legends

  Roch Valley Radio has officially opened this year's nominations for our Community Heroes Awards, celebrating the everyday people, groups and organisations going above and beyond to make Rochdale and Bury a better place to live.

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Local News

• Bury tenants in Unsworth to hold meeting over proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent

  Residents on the Sykes Avenue Estate in Unsworth are meeting on Thursday evening after receiving proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent following the sale of their homes to a new owner.

• Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors

  Rochdale Borough Council's STARS adult care service has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

• Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event

  Rochdale Women's Welfare Association took part in the annual GM4Women Dialogue, Deeds and Determination gathering, bringing together women and allies from across Greater Manchester to discuss equality and support for women and girls.

• Rochdale students win national award for online safety film

  Students from Skills 4 All in Rochdale have won second place in the secondary category of the 2026 Childnet Film Competition with a film exploring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

• Potting Shed returns to The Rock for summer holiday family activities

  The Potting Shed will return to The Rock shopping centre in Bury for five weeks of free gardening themed family activities during the summer holidays.

• Twelve Rochdale borough parks retain Green Flag awards

  Twelve parks and green spaces across Rochdale borough have retained Green Flag Award status, recognising the quality of their management and maintenance. The awards come as the Green Flag scheme marks its 30th anniversary.

• Bury didn't cut the shortlist for UK Town of Culture

  Bury has not been shortlisted for the UK’s first Town of Culture competition after submitting its bid earlier this year.

• Tottington High School students raise £1,000 for bereavement charity

  Two Tottington High School students have raised £1,000 for Millie’s Time, a charity supporting bereaved parents that was founded by a member of staff in memory of her daughter.

• Bury technology firm Avoira shortlisted for two Greater Manchester business awards

  Bury based technology company Avoira has been shortlisted in two categories at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards as it marks its 50th anniversary.

• Rochdale Sea Cadets finish second in national Gibraltar Cup competition

  Rochdale Sea Cadets have been named the second best Sea Cadet detachment in the country after finishing runners up in the Gibraltar Cup at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon. The unit also won the Best Team Medic Award during the national competition.

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Car flips onto roof after alleged dangerous driving in Littleborough as police make arrest

  Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of dangerous driving in Littleborough that left two pedestrians with minor injuries.

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Local Sports

• Milnrow CC secured a three wicket victory over Droylsden CC after chasing down a revised target of 139 in 33.5 overs.

  After winning the toss and choosing to field, Milnrow restricted Droylsden to 134 for seven from their allotted 34 overs before reaching 141 for seven with one ball remaining.

• Thornham posted 221 for eight from 48 overs after Westleigh won the toss and chose to field.

  Westleigh were set a revised target of 231 from 48 overs but were bowled out for 87 in 29.4 overs.

• Rochdale Mayfield secures more than £10,000 to improve community facilities

  Rochdale Mayfield has secured more than £10,000 in funding to invest in its facilities and expand its community activities. The money has been awarded through Rochdale Borough Council’s Township Fund and The Football Foundation.

• Rochdale’s Ian Murgatroyd selected to represent England Masters Rugby League

  Rochdale rugby player Ian Murgatroyd has been selected to represent England in Masters Rugby League. He is due to play against Scotland in Edinburgh this October after earning international recognition for his long standing commitment to the sport.

• Police announce drink and drug driving checks after England match

  Greater Manchester Police has warned football supporters not to get behind the wheel if they could still be over the drink drive limit following England's match.

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Lifestyle

• Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors

  Rochdale Borough Council's STARS adult care service has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

• Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event

  Rochdale Women's Welfare Association took part in the annual GM4Women Dialogue, Deeds and Determination gathering, bringing together women and allies from across Greater Manchester to discuss equality and support for women and girls.

• Potting Shed returns to The Rock for summer holiday family activities

  The Potting Shed will return to The Rock shopping centre in Bury for five weeks of free gardening themed family activities during the summer holidays.

• Twelve Rochdale borough parks retain Green Flag awards

  Twelve parks and green spaces across Rochdale borough have retained Green Flag Award status, recognising the quality of their management and maintenance. The awards come as the Green Flag scheme marks its 30th anniversary.

• Hundreds celebrate community and culture at third annual Dumpling Day in Rochdale

  Hundreds of people gathered at the Ukrainian Centre in Rochdale for the third annual Dumpling Day, a free community event celebrating the borough’s diverse cultures ahead of Refugee Week. The event was organised by Touchstones, part of Your Trust, and brought together people of all ages through food, music and creative activities.

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Greater Manchester

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Housebuilder raises more than £21000 for hospital charity after Three Peaks Challenge

  Fourteen employees from Barratt Homes have raised £21820 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge in less than 24 hours.

• Bolton man, Sultani Bakatash found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls

  A Bolton man has been found guilty of raping two 14 year old girls after a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

• Joseph Holt launches £1 children’s meals and £20,000 summer charity appeal

  Joseph Holt has reduced the price of children’s meals to £1 across its pubs, including those in Bury, as part of a summer initiative to help families during the school holidays.

• Football helps foster family create a sense of belonging for children in their care

  A foster family from Heywood have shared how their love of football has helped build strong relationships and a sense of belonging for the young people they care for.

• The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?

  From the streets of Hulme, Greater Manchester’s housing problems are glaringly obvious. Standing here, the glass skyscrapers towering above the region come into view. Many of these buildings went up thanks to loans from taxpayers.

• Andy Burnham's devolution plans supported by the Leader of Devon County Council

  Andy Burnham's devolution plans move forward despite him not yet being Prime Minister as Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council 'strongly supports' extended devolution to the South West county.

• Grieving mother's campaign continues as teenager sentenced following e-scooter collsion death

  A 15-year-old boy has received a youth referral order and a driving ban, after earlier pleading guilty to causing the death of a 14-year-old passenger on his e-scooter when it collided with a car.

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Local Entertainment

• Rochdale students win national award for online safety film

  Students from Skills 4 All in Rochdale have won second place in the secondary category of the 2026 Childnet Film Competition with a film exploring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

• Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival with Ash and Starsailor

  Two time BRIT Award winner Gabrielle will headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival when it returns on Saturday 8 August 2026, joined by Ash, Starsailor and a line up of established and emerging acts.

• Prestwich Community Picnic celebrates the town’s community spirit

  The Prestwich Community Picnic is taking place today, bringing residents together for an afternoon in the park.

• Fully funded music programme launched to support Rochdale Music Artists

  A new fully funded music development programme has been launched in Rochdale to help emerging artists and aspiring sound engineers develop their skills and gain industry experience.

• Award winning Trainspotting production returns to Ramsbottom after record breaking ticket demand

  An award winning production of Trainspotting is returning to the Geoffrey Sword Studio from 12 July to 18 July after record breaking demand saw some performances sell out.

• Local Arts champion to help lead £20m regeneration of Smallbridge, Hurstead, and Belfield

  Managing director of M6 Theatre Company, Laura Rodwell, has been chosen to chair the board of a £20m initiative as part of Rochdale Borough Council's plans to boost regeneration in the local area

• 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.

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Elections

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.

• Greens unveil Greater Manchester manifesto with affordable homes and free bus travel pledge

  The Green Party has launched its manifesto for Greater Manchester, setting out plans including 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, free bus travel for under 22 year olds and investment in town centres if its mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins is elected.

• The Green Party pledges 20,000 homes for Greater Manchester – but is it realistic?

  From the streets of Hulme, Greater Manchester’s housing problems are glaringly obvious. Standing here, the glass skyscrapers towering above the region come into view. Many of these buildings went up thanks to loans from taxpayers.

• Bev Craig pledges Bee Network expansion and fare freeze in Greater Manchester mayoral campaign

  Labour's candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced plans to expand the Bee Network, freeze bus fares and introduce more free public transport as part of her election campaign.

• Conservatives and Liberal Democrats announce their candidates for mayoral by-election

  The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have confirmed who will be standing for each respective party at the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

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UK

• Burnham to become Labour leader today - and urged to make Miliband chancellor

  Andy Burnham should make Ed Miliband chancellor when he becomes prime minister next week, Harriet Harman has said.

• Starmer is replaced as Labour leader today - and there is some trepidation as he leaves

  Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday. 

• Patients in deprived areas wait longer for NHS treatment, new figures reveal

  Improvements have been made to the NHS waiting list over the past year, but there are still inequalities between different ethnicities and deprivation levels.

• Albanian national escapes immigration removal centre

  An Albanian national has absconded from an immigration removal centre, the Home Office has confirmed.

• Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks

  The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.

• Escaped prisoner arrested and back in custody

  A prisoner who was convicted of attacking two women is back in custody after escaping while being taken to hospital.

• British mother on the run after abducting sons from American father on UK visit

  A British mother who abducted her two sons from their American father has been on the run in the UK for more than three months, prompting him to take court action.

• University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments

  A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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Entertainment

• Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.

• Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

  Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.

• Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal

  Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.

• Ed Sheeran inspires new £12.5m music education in libraries scheme

  Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.

• The West End will not go dark this summer, as Equity reaches an agreement

  Potential theatre strikes across London's West End this summer have been averted after union members reached a proposed agreement with The Society of London Theatre (SOLT).

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Sport

• Thomas Tuchel: England boss defends tactics against Argentina and blames English football's 'DNA' for World Cup exit

  Thomas Tuchel says he is "100 per cent" committed to continuing his role as England boss into the next European Championships in two years, and he has hit back at critics who have questioned his tactics, saying instead it is a problem with English football's "DNA".

• India vs England: Joe Root scores unbeaten 99 to secure series-levelling four-wicket victory in Cardiff

  Joe Root notched a stunning 99no to deliver again for his country as England secured a thrilling four-wicket win to level the one-day international series against India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

• England 1-2 Argentina: Gary Neville says he will not 'lump in' on Thomas Tuchel as Three Lions issues rear their head once again

  Gary Neville says he will not "lump in" on the criticisms of Thomas Tuchel after England's World Cup exit to Argentina, adding that he never expected the team to win the tournament.

• Thomas Tuchel under scrutiny after England's World Cup exit to Argentina but were his substitutions really the cause?

  The same feeling, but worse. England exit the World Cup with a 2-1 defeat just as they did twice under Gareth Southgate and in strikingly similar fashion to that semi-final defeat to Croatia eight years ago. They were leading but sat back and subsequently lost.

• Amanda Serrano: World title defence confirmed against Lucrecia Manzur on August 21 which will be live on TikTok

  Amanda Serrano will put her world titles on the line against Lucrecia Manzur in California on August 21 in a landmark fight being shown on TikTok.

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Strange

• New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo

  A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

• Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction

  A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.

• Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout

  An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

• Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city

  Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

• Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

  A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

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Videos

• Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.

• Trump alleges Chinese election interference in address to nation

  Donald Trump has been accused of using an address to the nation to make "totally bogus" claims of interference in the 2020 US election.

• Burnham to become Labour leader today - and urged to make Miliband chancellor

  Andy Burnham should make Ed Miliband chancellor when he becomes prime minister next week, Harriet Harman has said.

• British Steel taken into public ownership

  British Steel has been taken into public ownership in the "national interest", the government has announced.

• Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit

  The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city

  Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

• University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments

  A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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Politics

• Burnham to become Labour leader today - and urged to make Miliband chancellor

  Andy Burnham should make Ed Miliband chancellor when he becomes prime minister next week, Harriet Harman has said.

• Starmer is replaced as Labour leader today - and there is some trepidation as he leaves

  Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday. 

• Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks

  The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.

• University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments

  A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.

• Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit

  The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

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Technology

• Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death

  A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.

• Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm

  Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities

  Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.

• New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo

  A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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World

• Trump alleges Chinese election interference in address to nation

  Donald Trump has been accused of using an address to the nation to make "totally bogus" claims of interference in the 2020 US election.

• Eleven children killed as fire breaks out at Algerian orphanage

  Eleven children have been killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage, according to authorities.

• Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities

  Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.

• Former Italian motorway boss sentenced over Genoa bridge tragedy

  The former head of Italy's motorway operator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people.

• Hundreds of Rohingya feared dead after boats carrying refugees 'capsize' in Bay of Bengal

  It's feared more than 500 people have died after reports that two boats carrying persecuted Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal.

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo

  A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

• Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm

  Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.

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Business

• British Steel taken into public ownership

  British Steel has been taken into public ownership in the "national interest", the government has announced.

• Ex-chancellor Osborne’s family business plots sale | Mark Kleinman blog

• Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit

  The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

• TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

  Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

• Parents face £1,100 bill for summer holiday childcare

  Families face spending more than £1,100 per child for summer holiday childcare, new research suggests.

• Average asking rent reaches record high

  The average advertised private rent on a home in Britain has reached a record £1,397 per month, according to Rightmove.

• Thames Water boss sees Burnham 'risk' as customer complaints surge 101%

  Thames Water has warned funding is due to dry up by November and further money will be dependent on the views of incoming PM Andy Burnham, as its major lenders seek to shore up its financial future.

• UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements

  The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.

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