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• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• Rochdale book Wembley place after play off win over Scunthorpe

  Rochdale secured a place at Wembley with a 2-1 victory over Scunthorpe United in their National League play off semi final. Goals from Mani Dieseruvwe and Devante Rodney proved decisive in a tense finish.

• RECAP: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs

  Rochdale are just a win away from a trip to Wembley Stadium for the National League play-off final, as they face Scunthorpe United in the semi-finals.

• 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.

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Local News

• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• Paul Waugh says Rochdale have put town in national spotlight ahead of Wembley trip

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has praised Rochdale AFC’s “never say die spirit” ahead of the club’s trip to Wembley.

• Alex and James raise more than £51,000 for Springhill Hospice from Run

  Alex and James have raised £51,298.34 for Springhill Hospice after completing their Running for Dad challenge in memory of Alex’s dad Darren.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• Three more days of strikes next week at St Cuthberts High School

  Parents at St Cuthberts RC High School have been told that further strike action will take place next week as an ongoing dispute involving the NASUWT and NEU continues.

• Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

  Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

• Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre

  A councillor attending the local election count in Oldham says his vehicle was damaged while parked in the town centre on Thursday evening.

• Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead

  Oldham Council says it is investigating an issue affecting ballot papers in the Waterhead ward after reports that local election votes were disqualified due to a printing error.

• Rochdale Town Hall wins four major RIBA awards in landmark moment for borough regeneration

  The restoration of Rochdale Town Hall has received four major honours at the RIBA North West Awards 2026.

• Prison Officers’ Association office renamed in tribute to former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson

  The Prison Officers’ Association has renamed its northern regional office in Leeds as Joe Simpson House in honour of former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson.

• Oldham Active REACH programme marks 20 years supporting recovery through exercise

  A long running exercise referral scheme in Oldham has reached its 20th year after supporting thousands of residents recovering from serious health conditions.

• Fair to celebrate Rochdale as birthplace of co-operative movement

  A free fair celebrating Rochdale’s co-operative history will take place in the town centre on Saturday 23 May.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale promoted to the Football League after Wembley penalty shootout win

  Rochdale are back in the Football League after beating Boreham Wood on penalties at Wembley following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time.

• Paul Waugh says Rochdale have put town in national spotlight ahead of Wembley trip

  Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has praised Rochdale AFC’s “never say die spirit” ahead of the club’s trip to Wembley.

• RECAP: Follow Rochdale AFC’s Wembley journey against Boreham Wood

  Dale head to the national stadium today, Sunday 10 May, for a place in the English Football League as they face Boreham Wood.

• Rochdale book Wembley place after play off win over Scunthorpe

  Rochdale secured a place at Wembley with a 2-1 victory over Scunthorpe United in their National League play off semi final. Goals from Mani Dieseruvwe and Devante Rodney proved decisive in a tense finish.

• RECAP: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs

  Rochdale are just a win away from a trip to Wembley Stadium for the National League play-off final, as they face Scunthorpe United in the semi-finals.

• Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC announces new Veo camera sponsorship

  Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC has announced a new sponsorship deal to support its use of Veo sports camera technology.

• Rochdale Mayfield Tryz squad marks milestone with first outdoor session

  Rochdale Mayfield’s April Tryz session has marked a major step for the developing squad after players trained outdoors for the first time.

• 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.

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Lifestyle

• Oldham dad and son land Channel 4 spotlight after building huge Florida YouTube following

  A father and son content team with roots in Chadderton and Royton are set to appear on Channel 4 as their Florida based YouTube channel continues to grow its international audience.

• Oldham Active REACH programme marks 20 years supporting recovery through exercise

  A long running exercise referral scheme in Oldham has reached its 20th year after supporting thousands of residents recovering from serious health conditions.

• Rochdale men climb Snowdon nine times for Jolly Josh

  A group of Rochdale men climbed Snowdon nine times over three days to raise money for Jolly Josh.

• Cast announced for Calendar Girls the Musical at Octagon Theatre Bolton

  The Octagon Theatre Bolton has confirmed the full cast for its upcoming production of Calendar Girls the Musical, set to tour multiple venues from this summer.

• TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event

  A community gardening event in Failsworth has raised £750 for cancer research after a talk by television horticulturist David Domoney.

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Greater Manchester

• Oldham dad and son land Channel 4 spotlight after building huge Florida YouTube following

  A father and son content team with roots in Chadderton and Royton are set to appear on Channel 4 as their Florida based YouTube channel continues to grow its international audience.

• Prison Officers’ Association office renamed in tribute to former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson

  The Prison Officers’ Association has renamed its northern regional office in Leeds as Joe Simpson House in honour of former deputy general secretary Joe Simpson.

• M60 closed near Ashton under Lyne after evening crash causes major delays

  A section of the M60 in Tameside is closed tonight, Sunday 3 May, following a crash, with long queues forming between Denton Island and Ashton under Lyne.

• Hundreds of Oldham homes see energy bills fall as £1.4 million upgrade programme nears finish

  A £1.4 million retrofit programme to improve energy efficiency in 196 homes across Chadderton and Shaw is set to finish later this month.

• TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event

  A community gardening event in Failsworth has raised £750 for cancer research after a talk by television horticulturist David Domoney.

• Oldham youth charity opens garden with a powerful community story

  The Mayor of Oldham has officially opened a new wellbeing garden at Mahdlo Youth Zone.

• Revd Canon Simon Cook appointed next Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton

  Revd Canon Simon Cook has been named as the next Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton. He will take over from the Ven Dr Rachel Mann who retires at the end of July.

• Vernon Kay says Radio 2 is turning into Bolton FM

  Vernon Kay has joked BBC Radio 2 mornings will sound like Bolton FM after fellow Bolton presenter Sara Cox was named as the station’s new Breakfast Show host.

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Local Entertainment

• Oldham dad and son land Channel 4 spotlight after building huge Florida YouTube following

  A father and son content team with roots in Chadderton and Royton are set to appear on Channel 4 as their Florida based YouTube channel continues to grow its international audience.

• Cast announced for Calendar Girls the Musical at Octagon Theatre Bolton

  The Octagon Theatre Bolton has confirmed the full cast for its upcoming production of Calendar Girls the Musical, set to tour multiple venues from this summer.

• Vernon Kay says Radio 2 is turning into Bolton FM

  Vernon Kay has joked BBC Radio 2 mornings will sound like Bolton FM after fellow Bolton presenter Sara Cox was named as the station’s new Breakfast Show host.

• 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.

• 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

• Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

  Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat

• Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre

  A councillor attending the local election count in Oldham says his vehicle was damaged while parked in the town centre on Thursday evening.

• Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead

  Oldham Council says it is investigating an issue affecting ballot papers in the Waterhead ward after reports that local election votes were disqualified due to a printing error.

• RECAP: from the Bury Elections with updates and reactions

  It’s decision day in Bury as the borough prepares for this afternoon’s local election count, with candidates and party activists gathering to find out who will take key seats on the council.

• RECAP: from the Rochdale Elections with updates and reactions

  Thousands of people headed to the ballot boxes yesterday for this year's local elections across Rochdale.

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UK

• Ian Watkins' alleged murderer was 'smug' and 'smirking' after jail cell attack, court hears

  An inmate who allegedly murdered paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in jail was "smug" and "smirking" after the attack, a court has heard.

• Teaching assistant who spat at and pinched pupils jailed for child cruelty

  A teaching assistant has been jailed after spitting at a child and pinching another pupil's nose at a Kent school.

• British Steel to be nationalised 'to make Britain stronger' says Starmer

  Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.

• Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'

  British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

• Man charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians

  A man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car hit a group of pedestrians in Nottinghamshire.

• Archaeologists unearth evidence of illicit centuries-old whisky still in Scotland

  Archaeologists have unearthed evidence suggesting a stone bothy in the Highlands was secretly used to distil whisky around two centuries ago illicitly.

• Disgraced ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden to launch bid to overturn conviction and sentence

  A disgraced former SNP council leader who preyed on young men and boys intends to launch a bid to overturn his conviction and sentence.

• Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water

  There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

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Entertainment

• Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'

  British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

• Ian Watkins' alleged murderer was 'smug' and 'smirking' after jail cell attack, court hears

  An inmate who allegedly murdered paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in jail was "smug" and "smirking" after the attack, a court has heard.

• Adolescence dominates BAFTA TV ceremony in final awards season haul

  It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.

• BAFTA TV Awards 2026 red carpet - all the best looks from nominees and stars

  This year's BAFTA TV Awards red carpet was a star-studded affair, featuring a host of screen stars from around the world.

• BAFTA TV Awards 2026: Full list of winners and nominees in main categories

  The BAFTA TV Awards is now over for another year, with the best of British and international television honoured.

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Sport

• Beth Mead to leave Arsenal: England international to depart Women's Super League club this summer

  Beth Mead will leave Arsenal at the end of the season when her contract expires.

• West Ham 0-1 Arsenal: Gary Neville calls decision to disallow Hammers' equaliser 'the biggest moment in VAR history'

  Gary Neville has called the decision to disallow West Ham's 95th-minute equaliser in a 1-0 defeat to Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal the 'biggest moment in VAR history'.

• Tilly Corteen-Coleman: England's 18-year-old spinner and her 'nerves of steel' state the case for T20 World Cup starting spot

  Tilly Corteen-Coleman has enjoyed quite the couple of months: a £105,000 Hundred contract secured in March, a call-up to England's T20 World Cup squad in April and then a starring role on her international debut in May.

• Jose Mourinho: Portuguese increasingly likely to become next Real Madrid head coach

  Jose Mourinho is believed to be increasingly likely to become the next Real Madrid boss.

• Fabio Wardley's team disappointed with officiating in WBO world heavyweight title loss to Daniel Dubois

  Fabio Wardley's team are disappointed with the officiating in Saturday's fight against Daniel Dubois, Sky Sports understands.

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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

• Cole Allen pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate Trump at White House correspondents' dinner

  The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and members of his administration at the White House correspondents' dinner has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

• 'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon

  The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.

• Adolescence dominates BAFTA TV ceremony in final awards season haul

  It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.

• Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output

  Shell has revealed a surge in quarterly profits on the back of the Middle East conflict but also given an update on costly war damage to its output.

• EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure

  Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.

• What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages - and is your hotel protected?

  Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising concerns over summer holiday plans.

• How can a UK prime minister be ousted? From leadership challenges to confidence votes

  Sir Keir Starmer is under immense pressure following the disastrous elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.

• Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

  Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire between the warring nations.

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Politics

• How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?

• British Steel to be nationalised 'to make Britain stronger' says Starmer

  Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.

• Can Burnham delay Starmer's exit?

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• In full: Angela Rayner's stinging statement after devastating Labour election results

  Angela Rayner made her first public comments since the Labour Party's devastating local and devolved election results.

• How can a UK prime minister be ousted? From leadership challenges to confidence votes

  Sir Keir Starmer is under immense pressure following the disastrous elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.

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Technology

• Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water

  There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

• Widow sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI over husband's death in mass shooting at Florida State University

  A woman who claims ChatGPT contributed to her husband's death in a mass shooting is suing its maker.

• Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for 'using her image without permission'

  British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

• 'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon

  The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.

• EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure

  Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.

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World

• Morocco: Remains of US soldier who fell off cliff found in ocean

  The remains of a US soldier who went missing during training exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Bodies of missing hikers found in each other's arms after volcano erupts in Indonesia

  Bodies belonging to two hikers missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia have been found. 

• Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned

  Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.

• Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

  Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire between the warring nations.

• Suicide bombing leaves 14 police dead in Pakistan

  More than a dozen police officers are dead after a suicide bombing at a security post in Pakistan. 

• At least 15 injured after boat explosion in Florida

  At least 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries after a boat explosion in Florida.

• 'Russia's scaled-down Victory Day parade felt more like a display of weakness for Vladimir Putin'

• Myanmar miners discover rare 11,000-carat ruby weighing nearly five pounds

  Miners in Myanmar have unearthed an 11,000-carat ruby thought to be the second heaviest ever found in the war-torn country.

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Business

• British Steel to be nationalised 'to make Britain stronger' says Starmer

  Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.

• Nasdaq-listed giant SoFi swallows former British fintech star PrimaryBid | Mark Kleinman blog

• Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned

  Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.

• Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water

  There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

• Tenant leaves landlord with £3,500 bill; 'third-party capture' tactic; 'mixed mortgages' explained | Money newsletter

  More than 190,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.

• British Airways owner 'confident' on jet fuel supply 'throughout summer'

  The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.

• South East Water boss quits a week after chairman

  The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.

• Key parking fine rules clarified by appeals body - with operators increasingly giving up cases

  A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal.

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