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• 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.

• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

• Parklife Festival Sunday set times released as crowds return to Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.

• St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Heywood opens new library after community fundraising effort

  Pupils at St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Heywood have celebrated the opening of a new library after staff, families and supporters helped raise thousands of pounds to create the space.

• In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans gathered at Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 returned for its opening day in warm weather, bringing major performances, new festival features and a surprise appearance from rapper Aitch.

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Local News

• Award-winning Rochdale site manager recognised for quality

  A site manager at a Rochdale development has been recognised with a top national award for the quality of the homes he is building.

• Elsie Blundell MP's statement in response to Rochdale grooming gang leader's imminent release

  Elsie Blundell MP, in response to the release of Shabir Ahmed on Thursday, has released the following statement.

• New funding to help tackle to sticky issue of chewing gum on Rochdale's streets

  Rochdale Borough Council has been awarded a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.

• Man charged following stabbing in Manchester on 17 June 2026

  Ramsyn Alnour Eissa, 35, has been charged with two counts of section 18 assault, two counts of possession of a bladed article, and one count of affray.

• 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.

• A £3.7m scheme to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of 302 First Choice Homes Oldham properties in Holts is now underway

  New roofing, triple-glazed windows, new doors, loft insulation top-ups, and ventilation upgrades are all taking place in 202 houses and 100 flats in the area.

• 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.

• Rochdale businesses offered direct access to global market entry experts to unlock $100bn+ worth of export opportunities

  Rochdale businesses are being given direct, one-to-one access to global market entry experts as part of new initiative designed to help them tap into billions of pounds worth of untapped export opportunities.

• 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.

• Middleton Shopping Centre has new owners

  Middleton Shopping Centre is under new management after a sale was confirmed on Friday.

• Family of 92-year-old in outrage after being given four weeks to move out

  A 92-year-old pensioner in a care facility has been given just four weeks to find a new place to live after a shock closure announcement.

• Reform UK selects Sian Astley as Greater Manchester mayoral candidate

  Reform UK has announced Sian Astley as its candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election next month.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale Masters complete first international rugby league tour in Perpignan

  Rochdale Masters has marked a major milestone after completing its first international tour with a visit to Perpignan in southern France.

• More than 100 students take part in annual SEND Rugby Festival at Hopwood Hall

  More than 100 students from across Greater Manchester attended the annual SEND Rugby Festival at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

• Rochdale AFC and council unveil plans for Bowlee football and community wellbeing hub

  Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Borough Council have revealed proposals for a new Football and Community Wellbeing Hub at Bowlee Playing Fields in Middleton.

• Rochdale Hornets suffer heavy defeat as Widnes reach 1895 Cup final

  Rochdale Hornets saw their 1895 Cup campaign come to an end after a 52-0 defeat against Widnes Vikings, who booked their place in the final with a dominant performance.

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Lifestyle

• 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.

• Middleton Shopping Centre has new owners

  Middleton Shopping Centre is under new management after a sale was confirmed on Friday.

• Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House

  If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

• Art exhibition gives voice to Rochdale women's experiences of reproductive healthcare

  A free exhibition showcasing the lived experiences of more than 100 women, including participants from Rochdale, will open in Tameside next month.

• Bury sets out plan for up to five new extra care housing schemes by 2035

  Bury Council has unveiled a new 10 year strategy aimed at helping older residents live independently for longer through the development of extra care housing across the borough.

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Greater Manchester

• 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.

• Manchester Kimpton Clocktower staff to strike over union busting

  Workers to walk out tomorrow after hotel chain IHG fails to recognise Unite

• Four arrested as Operation Rimini returns to Stockport town centre

  Four people have been arrested following targeted enforcement and engagement activity in Stockport town centre as part of Operation Rimini.

• Heywood man among 13 charged in alleged drug facilitated sexual abuse investigation

  A Heywood man is among 13 men due to stand trial in September following a Greater Manchester Police investigation into allegations of drug facilitated sexual abuse against one woman.

• Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House

  If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

• Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park

  A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.

• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

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Local Entertainment

• 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

• Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House

  If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.

• More than 220 young musicians perform at Rochdale Music Service Summer Sizzler

  More than 220 young musicians took to the stage at Middleton Arena as part of Rochdale Music Service’s annual Summer Sizzler event.

• Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park

  A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.

• How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know

  Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.

• Parklife Festival Sunday set times released as crowds return to Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.

• In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park

  Thousands of music fans gathered at Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 returned for its opening day in warm weather, bringing major performances, new festival features and a surprise appearance from rapper Aitch.

• Sammy Virji keeps Parklife moving as thousands pack The Valley stage

  Sammy Virji is drawing huge crowds at Parklife as festival goers gather at The Valley stage for one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend. The DJ and producer is delivering a high energy performance to thousands of fans at Heaton Park.

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Elections

• 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.

• Reform UK selects Sian Astley as Greater Manchester mayoral candidate

  Reform UK has announced Sian Astley as its candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election next month.

• Bev Craig launches Greater Manchester mayoral campaign with pledge for free bus travel for every 11 to 18 year old

  Labour's candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig, has launched her campaign with a pledge to provide free Bee Network bus travel for every young person aged 11 to 18 if elected.

• Bev Craig announced as Labour’s candidate for upcoming mayoral election

  The Labour Party have confirmed that Bev Craig will run as their candidate in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

• Andy Burnham enters Labour leadership contest following Keir Starmer resignation

  Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he will put himself forward as part of the process to choose Labour's next leader following Keir Starmer's decision to step down.

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UK

• Boy, 16, has potentially life-threatening injuries after shooting near Birmingham mosque

  A teenager has been left with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting near a Birmingham mosque.

• Father killed baby by shaking him in moment of 'pure violence', court hears

  A father killed his four-week-old baby by shaking him in a moment of "pure violence", a court has heard.

• Teenager drowns during Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition in Wales

  A teenager has drowned during a Duke of Edinburgh's Award trip in Wales.

• Yellow health alert issued - as England records hottest June on record

  A yellow heat health alert has been issued for large parts of the UK later this week - as the Met Office said it was provisionally the hottest June on record in England.

• Lee Hockey: New images of man found dead in Truro woods as police investigate possible murder

  New CCTV images have been released by police of a man pictured in the days before he was found dead in woodland in Cornwall.

• Family of boy, 3, who was seriously injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo releases statement

  The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.

• Two dead after light aircraft crashes in Essex during 'short flight experience'

  Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a field in Essex yesterday afternoon, police have said.

• Two officers under investigation for potential gross misconduct in Henry Nowak case

  Two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over how they dealt with Henry Nowak prior to his death.

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Entertainment

• Village People frontman Victor Willis dies after illness

  Victor Willis, the frontman of the Village People and co-writer of their massive hit YMCA, has died, his family has said.

• Hollywood actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease

  Hollywood actor Danny Glover has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.

• Voice of Gene Wilder recreated by AI for new Wonka-themed Netflix series

  The voice of the late actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed reality show on Netflix. 

• BBC staff face real-terms wage cut as 'bleak' pay proposal revealed

  BBC staff could see a real-terms pay cut in the year ahead, a proposal shows, just weeks after the announcement that hundreds of roles are to be axed.

• Queen welcomes Harry Potter author JK Rowling to Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

  The Queen and Harry Potter author JK Rowling have enjoyed an afternoon discussing the importance of young people having access to books.

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Sport

• Sandro Tonali: Tottenham agree club-record £100m deal to sign Newcastle midfielder

  Tottenham have agreed a club-record £100m deal to sign midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.

• Serena Williams comeback: What's next for 23-time Grand Slam champion after Wimbledon singles defeat - will she play US Open?

  Serena Williams rolled back the years as she treated the lucky ticket holders on Centre Court and the millions more watching on TV to a night of pure drama at Wimbledon in her comeback match on Tuesday evening.

• Chelsea transfer news: Marco Palestra signs from Serie A side Atalanta in deal worth £43m

  Chelsea have completed the signing of Marco Palestra from Atalanta in a deal worth £43m.

• Ruby White poised for Commonwealth Games breakthrough as 19-year-old targets boxing gold

  British boxing rising star Ruby White has her sights set on one thing: winning.

• Harry Kane: England captain shows why he is greatest ever striker and Ballon D'Or contender after two-goal heroics against DR Congo

  Yes, England have issues. They put you through the mill, they're struggling for a right-back. But one problem they don't have is having a world-class matchwinner in their team.

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Strange

• 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.

• Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber

  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

• The Wargame - episode two: Armed Attack

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Videos

• 'A question of fairness': Analysis exposes those most at risk of overheating and pollution

  People of colour or on low income are more than twice as likely to live in neighbourhoods that are polluted and prone to overheating, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

• Government bid to clear drugs, weapons and gangs from prisons

  The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.

• The GTA VI controversy isn't the price – it's what's missing from the box

  Grand Theft Auto VI, the most highly anticipated game of the year, will be released without a physical copy - and that's riled up some gamers.

• 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.

• Man guilty of attempting to murder children in stabbings that sparked Dublin riots

  A man has been found guilty of attempting to murder three children in Dublin.

• Family of boy, 3, who was seriously injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo releases statement

  The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.

• New UK steel tariffs come into force - but industry isn't happy

  UK steel tariffs that come into force today have been criticised by industry as both too lenient and too restrictive, with claims of higher costs and possible job losses as a result.

• Victims of vaginal mesh and epilepsy drug 'deserve justice', says author of Hughes Report into medical scandals

  Victims who suffered debilitating pain and learning difficulties from pelvic mesh and an epilepsy drug must receive compensation, the author of a report into the treatments told Sky News.

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Politics

• File sent to CPS after sex offence allegations against suspended Labour MP Dan Norris

  Sky News understands the case against the suspended Labour MP Dan Norris has been sent to the CPS for a charging decision, as he faces multiple allegations of serious sexual offences.

• Is major pension change coming - and will Burnham listen to own advisers who hate triple lock?

  Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.

• Government bid to clear drugs, weapons and gangs from prisons

  The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.

• Why Team Burnham are already furious

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• New UK steel tariffs come into force - but industry isn't happy

  UK steel tariffs that come into force today have been criticised by industry as both too lenient and too restrictive, with claims of higher costs and possible job losses as a result.

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Technology

• So how much did Trump make from crypto last year?

  Donald Trump earned more than $1.4bn from his family's cryptocurrency ventures last year - all while pursuing policies to benefit the industry.

• Voice of Gene Wilder recreated by AI for new Wonka-themed Netflix series

  The voice of the late actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed reality show on Netflix. 

• 'A question of fairness': Analysis exposes those most at risk of overheating and pollution

  People of colour or on low income are more than twice as likely to live in neighbourhoods that are polluted and prone to overheating, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

• Victims of vaginal mesh and epilepsy drug 'deserve justice', says author of Hughes Report into medical scandals

  Victims who suffered debilitating pain and learning difficulties from pelvic mesh and an epilepsy drug must receive compensation, the author of a report into the treatments told Sky News.

• The GTA VI controversy isn't the price – it's what's missing from the box

  Grand Theft Auto VI, the most highly anticipated game of the year, will be released without a physical copy - and that's riled up some gamers.

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World

• 59 killed in Ivory Coast floods amid fears number of dead could rise

  At least 59 people have been killed in flooding in Ivory Coast, according to a government spokesman,

• Man guilty of attempting to murder children in stabbings that sparked Dublin riots

  A man has been found guilty of attempting to murder three children in Dublin.

• Five people injured after firebomb attacks targeting politicians in Greece

  Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks apparently targeting the residences of members of Greece's governing conservative New Democracy party have left five people in hospital, with one in a serious condition, police have said.

• At least six people killed in Belgian apartment block fire

  At least six people have been killed in a fire at an apartment block in Belgium, police have said.

• Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were fake, FBI says

  All three ransom notes sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie were fake, according to the FBI.

• Monaco: Three injured including Ukrainian tycoon as makeshift bomb explodes outside residential building

  A makeshift bomb which detonated outside a residential building in Monaco has injured three people, with reports suggesting a Ukrainian tycoon is among them.

• Red alerts issued over heatwave in Italy and Balkans

  Red alerts for extreme heat have been issued in Italy and the Balkans as a record-breaking heatwave continues to bake the European continent.

• At least 14 children killed after roof collapse of tutoring centre in Pakistan

  At least 14 children have been killed after the roof of an under-construction tutoring centre collapsed in Pakistan.

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Business

• Harvey Nicks seeks bids within weeks | Mark Kleinman blog

• Is major pension change coming - and will Burnham listen to own advisers who hate triple lock?

  Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.

• New UK steel tariffs come into force - but industry isn't happy

  UK steel tariffs that come into force today have been criticised by industry as both too lenient and too restrictive, with claims of higher costs and possible job losses as a result.

• Drone operator chaired by ex-GCHQ chief lands £15m funding boost

  A drone operations and data intelligence company chaired by Sir Jeremy Fleming, the former director of GCHQ, will this week unveil a $20m (£15.1m) funding injection led by an early investor in Spotify.

• So how much did Trump make from crypto last year?

  Donald Trump earned more than $1.4bn from his family's cryptocurrency ventures last year - all while pursuing policies to benefit the industry.

• UK 'minded' to intervene in historic Paramount and Warner Bros deal over media plurality fears

  The UK culture secretary could be about to put a spanner in the works for one of the biggest media deals in history.

• BBC staff face real-terms wage cut as 'bleak' pay proposal revealed

  BBC staff could see a real-terms pay cut in the year ahead, a proposal shows, just weeks after the announcement that hundreds of roles are to be axed.

• Housebuilders face £4bn lawsuit over price conduct claims

  Shares in major housebuilders have tumbled after it emerged they are facing a class action lawsuit potentially worth more than £4bn.

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Rochdale Council Mayors Column

• Mayor Faisal Rana shares the personal reasons behind his five chosen charities

  It has been a few weeks 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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