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• Councillor will not be investigated after self-referring himself to standards board

  A leading councillor will not be investigated by the council after allegations were made that he breached its code of conduct.

• Middleton man Stephen among first to benefit from Christie’s pioneering heart and cancer care service

  A Middleton man has become one of the first patients in the country to benefit from a groundbreaking cardiac devices service at The Christie, allowing him to safely undergo life-saving cancer treatment.

• Residents warned of battery danger after recycling lorry catches fire

  Firefighters spent five hours tackling a blaze in a recycling lorry caused by a discarded battery, sparking fresh warnings for Greater Manchester residents.

• Details of train station overhaul revealed

  Rochdale’s train station has a history spanning across three Centuries, and now new plans could see it brought up to date.

• Dark, muddy graffiti strewn M60 underpass used by 70 children to get to school is set for a facelift

  Improvements to a pedestrian tunnel linking communities either side of the M60 will form part of a massive project to upgrade the Simister Island motorway interchange.

• Rochdale Town Hall’s old courtroom opens for public tours for the first time

  A piece of Rochdale’s past is being revealed as the town hall’s former courtroom opens to visitors, uncovering stories of crime, punishment and community history.

• Derelict former takeaway could be turned into four bed HMO under new plans

  A long-empty former food outlet may be given a fresh start as developers seek permission to convert it into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) alongside new commercial space.

• Sex offenders in North West prisons to face chemical castration drug trial

  Sex offenders in the North West will be offered medication designed to reduce “problematic sexual arousal” under a government pilot aimed at cutting reoffending rates.

• Rochdale housing estate demolition halted after shock court ruling

  The demolition of six housing blocks in Rochdale has been stalled following a successful legal challenge.

• Family of Ricky Hatton pay tribute to the man who ‘had a heart as big as his smile’

  The family of Ricky Hatton have paid tribute to him following his death over the weekend, describing the Manchester boxing legend as “so much more than a world champion”.

• Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall visits town for album signing

  Pop star Jade Thirlwall drew huge crowds in Bury on Saturday, 13 September, when she stopped by Wax and Beans record shop to sign copies of her debut solo album.

• Black pudding flies as Ramsbottom’s world championships return in memory of Phil Taylor

  Ramsbottom once again played host to the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, with crowds filling Bridge Street to watch competitors from across the UK and as far afield as Japan, Peru, Canada and Australia.

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Greater Manchester

• Middleton man Stephen among first to benefit from Christie’s pioneering heart and cancer care service

  A Middleton man has become one of the first patients in the country to benefit from a groundbreaking cardiac devices service at The Christie, allowing him to safely undergo life-saving cancer treatment.

• Residents warned of battery danger after recycling lorry catches fire

  Firefighters spent five hours tackling a blaze in a recycling lorry caused by a discarded battery, sparking fresh warnings for Greater Manchester residents.

• Dark, muddy graffiti strewn M60 underpass used by 70 children to get to school is set for a facelift

  Improvements to a pedestrian tunnel linking communities either side of the M60 will form part of a massive project to upgrade the Simister Island motorway interchange.

• Family of Ricky Hatton pay tribute to the man who ‘had a heart as big as his smile’

  The family of Ricky Hatton have paid tribute to him following his death over the weekend, describing the Manchester boxing legend as “so much more than a world champion”.

• New Good Night Out Guide launched to help keep Greater Manchester nightlife safe

  A refreshed safety guide has been launched across Greater Manchester to help residents, students and visitors enjoy nights out with confidence.

• Therme Manchester construction begins on £450 million wellbeing resort

  Work has officially begun on Therme Manchester, the £450 million wellness resort at TraffordCity set to become the UK’s largest of its kind when it opens in 2028.

• Council party leader and former mayor ‘refutes any wrongdoing’ after being arrested on suspicion of fraud

  A councillor who leads a hyper-local party has been arrested on suspicion of fraud.

• Annie musical to return with UK and Ireland tour including Manchester stop in June 2026

  Rochdale families can expect a dose of Broadway magic next summer as the iconic musical Annie prepares to hit the stage at the Palace Theatre Manchester

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Local Entertainment

• Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall visits town for album signing

  Pop star Jade Thirlwall drew huge crowds in Bury on Saturday, 13 September, when she stopped by Wax and Beans record shop to sign copies of her debut solo album.

• Black pudding flies as Ramsbottom’s world championships return in memory of Phil Taylor

  Ramsbottom once again played host to the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, with crowds filling Bridge Street to watch competitors from across the UK and as far afield as Japan, Peru, Canada and Australia.

• Rochdale streets come alive as artists transform town in Common Walls festival

  The heart of Rochdale has been transformed into a vast open-air gallery this week as local and international artists came together for the Common Walls International Mural Festival.

• New Good Night Out Guide launched to help keep Greater Manchester nightlife safe

  A refreshed safety guide has been launched across Greater Manchester to help residents, students and visitors enjoy nights out with confidence.

• Therme Manchester construction begins on £450 million wellbeing resort

  Work has officially begun on Therme Manchester, the £450 million wellness resort at TraffordCity set to become the UK’s largest of its kind when it opens in 2028.

• Annie musical to return with UK and Ireland tour including Manchester stop in June 2026

  Rochdale families can expect a dose of Broadway magic next summer as the iconic musical Annie prepares to hit the stage at the Palace Theatre Manchester

• Hundreds of fake bucket hats seized and locals caught flogging parking permits at Oasis Heaton Park gigs

  Licensing officers have given details of the seizure of hundreds of items and the multiple issues issues they encountered during the recent Oasis shows at Heaton Park.

• Why Benidorm Pride gets it right when so many others have lost their way

  Personal reflections on why this Spanish festival still feels grassroots, vibrant, and proudly international.

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Local Sports

• Rochdale AFC Versus Braintree Town

  Tough watch this week. A professional performance saw Rochdale take 3 points from Braintree Town in this snoozefest. Despite this, Mani D still put on a clinic in front of goal. A goal in the 26th and the 33rd minute for Mani led Dale to a 2-0 victory.

• Abbey Hey 0-1 Ramsbottom United

  Oscar Radcliffe’s strike just after the half-hour mark proved to be the difference in a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the Rams away at Abbey Hey on Tuesday night.

• Ramsbottom United 4-1 FC Isle of Man

  Being a Ramsbottom United supporter has been something of a white-knuckle ride in recent years. In mid-week the home side had been knocked out of the world's oldest football competition, the FA cup, despite holding a two-nil lead in the third minute of injury time.

• Rams v Silsden

  Football under floodlights is always special and so it was in Ramsbottom on Tuesday evening with he home side earning the replay in Yorkshire with a late equaliser.

• Rams v St Helens 9, August 2025

  Ramsbottom United have made a promising start to the season but St Helens won at the Riverside last season.

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UK

• Trump-Starmer talks could be landmark moment - and join pantheon of UK-US summits

  In years to come, it may become known simply as Chequers '25.

• Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza 'genocide', as Starmer 'delays' recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump's state visit

  London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.

• Man dies, woman injured, after London park shooting

  A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital after a shooting at a park in London.

• Radical overhaul of how schools support special needs students demanded by MPs

  A radical overhaul of the way mainstream schools support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is needed to stop the system from collapsing under growing demand, MPs have warned.

• Migrants 'making mockery' of law, says home secretary - as she attacks 'intolerable' court ruling

  The new home secretary has hit out at the High Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of an asylum seeker back to France, describing it as an "intolerable" move that will be appealed.

• In pictures: Donald Trump given royal welcome as UK state visit begins

  Donald Trump has kicked off his second state visit to the UK with a royal greeting, carriage procession and gun salute.

• East Midlands Ambulance Service 'neglect' contributed to meningitis death of Zara Cheesman, 15, coroner rules

  Ambulance workers were guilty of "gross failings to provide basic care" in the death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl from meningitis, a coroner has ruled.

• Trump hails 'highest honour of my life' at state banquet - as King references trade, Ukraine and environment

  Donald Trump said being the first US president to enjoy a second British state visit was "one of the highest honours of my life", as he wined and dined with royalty at Windsor Castle.

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Entertainment

• Trump celebrates as Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

  US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has had his programme pulled over "offensive and insensitive" comments about Charlie Kirk.

• Robert Redford's grandchildren pay tribute to Hollywood icon as they share family photos

  Robert Redford's grandchildren have paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with a series of never-before-seen family photos.

• Bob Geldof reveals why he won't run for Irish presidency

  Bob Geldof has confirmed he will not be running for the Irish presidency - and says it's partly because he'd "miss London".

• Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford dies at 89

  Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, known for films including Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, All The President's Men and The Sting, has died at the age of 89.

• Adolescence continues winning streak with two Sky Arts Awards

  Adolescence has followed up its Emmy success with two Sky Arts Awards, triumphing in the television category along with a breakthrough award for its young star Owen Cooper.

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Sport

• Arne Slot salutes Liverpool character after yet another late show in dramatic win over Atletico Madrid in Champions League

  Arne Slot lauded Liverpool’s mentality after they scored yet another late winner to claim a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League at Anfield.

• Phil Salt in the dark over England ODI recall despite starring in T20 win over Ireland

  Phil Salt produced another match-winning performance for England's T20 side in Ireland but admitted he is in the dark about his prospects of earning an ODI recall.

• Ryder Cup 2025: Scottie Scheffler makes admission over 'really weird' Team USA schedule ahead of Bethpage Black

  Scottie Scheffler has admitted he finds it "really weird" that previous United States teams have gone into Ryder Cups without playing tournament golf for several weeks.

• How McLaren can win F1 Constructors' Championship at Azerbaijan GP and records in sight for team in 2025

  McLaren's 2025 season is proving to be one of the most successful of all time and has set up a first chance for the team to wrap up their landmark 10th Constructors’ Championship at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 21.

• Ryder Cup 2025: Sir Clive Woodward backs Team Europe for historic away win and praises Luke Donald's 'fantastic' leadership

  Former Rugby World Cup-winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward has backed Team Europe to claim a famous Ryder Cup away victory and praised Luke Donald’s 'fantastic' leadership as captain.

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Strange

• Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000

  Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.

• Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex

  A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly living in the crawl space of a property without the owner's permission.

• Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records

  Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.

• Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover

  Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.

• Parasocial relationships: How well do we really know the people we follow online?

  Ever found yourself religiously following the lives of people you've never met on social media?

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Videos

• Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records

  Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.

• OpenAI reveals how most people are using ChatGPT

  Most people are using ChatGPT to ask questions and get advice, new data from its developer OpenAI has revealed.

• Trump to sign US-UK tech partnership in drive for AI

  Some of the biggest US technology companies have pledged billions of pounds of investment to turbocharge Britain's artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as the two countries announce a landmark technology deal.

• Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza 'genocide', as Starmer 'delays' recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump's state visit

  London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.

• 'Kill zone' around crucial Ukrainian city as Russian forces try to squeeze defenders out

  Ukraine's defence of the crucial city of Pokrovsk, which has held out for more than a year despite fierce Russian assaults, could be coming to an end as invading forces squeeze the resistance out.

• Trump celebrates as Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

  US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has had his programme pulled over "offensive and insensitive" comments about Charlie Kirk.

• Trump state visit is all about deals to turn around UK economy

  For Donald Trump, today was primarily about one thing.

• Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford dies at 89

  Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, known for films including Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, All The President's Men and The Sting, has died at the age of 89.

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Politics

• Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza 'genocide', as Starmer 'delays' recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump's state visit

  London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.

• Trump-Starmer talks could be landmark moment - and join pantheon of UK-US summits

  In years to come, it may become known simply as Chequers '25.

• Migrants 'making mockery' of law, says home secretary - as she attacks 'intolerable' court ruling

  The new home secretary has hit out at the High Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of an asylum seeker back to France, describing it as an "intolerable" move that will be appealed.

• Radical overhaul of how schools support special needs students demanded by MPs

  A radical overhaul of the way mainstream schools support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is needed to stop the system from collapsing under growing demand, MPs have warned.

• MSPs vote to abolish Scottish legal system's controversial not proven verdict

  MSPs have voted to abolish Scotland's controversial not proven verdict.

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Technology

• Meta announces new smart glasses with a bold claim. I've tried them - and am unconvinced

  Meta has announced smart glasses with a screen in the right lens, meaning you can read WhatsApp messages, look at a map or translate a conversation - all from the comfort of your face.

• New AI model could predict risk of disease a decade before symptoms

  A new AI model could predict a patient's risk of more than 1,000 diseases a decade before they actually develop symptoms, according to new results.

• Chimpanzees consume 'two alcoholic drinks a day', study says

  Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of two human alcoholic drinks each day thanks to their fondness for ripe fruit, researchers have said.

• Trump to sign US-UK tech partnership in drive for AI

  Some of the biggest US technology companies have pledged billions of pounds of investment to turbocharge Britain's artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as the two countries announce a landmark technology deal.

• OpenAI reveals how most people are using ChatGPT

  Most people are using ChatGPT to ask questions and get advice, new data from its developer OpenAI has revealed.

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World

• 'Kill zone' around crucial Ukrainian city as Russian forces try to squeeze defenders out

  Ukraine's defence of the crucial city of Pokrovsk, which has held out for more than a year despite fierce Russian assaults, could be coming to an end as invading forces squeeze the resistance out.

• Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B celebrates release from prison with burger and cigarette

  The suspect in the Madeleine McCann case celebrated his release from prison with a fast-food breakfast of chicken nuggets and a burger.

• 'At least 16' killed in latest Israeli attacks on Gaza - as 10 children arrive in UK for NHS treatment

  At least 16 people are said to have died overnight in Israeli attacks in Gaza - as the first group of 10 children arrived in the UK for urgent NHS treatment.

• Pressure mounts on PM to raise Israel's Gaza offensive with Trump

  Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to raise Israel's bombardment of Gaza with Donald Trump during his UK state visit, after a UN Commission said a genocide was taking place.

• Rocks on train tracks leave 900 Machu Picchu tourists stranded due to protest

  Hundreds of tourists have been left stranded near Peru's ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after rail services were suspended because protesters blocked the route with rocks.

• Irish police find human remains in search for Daniel Aruebose

  The skeletal remains of a child have been found in the search for a boy who hasn't been seen for three years.

• FBI director Kash Patel shouts at members of Congress for second day - as Democrats pile on questions about Jeffrey Epstein

  The FBI director has shouted at a Democratic representative over questions about Jeffrey Epstein - the second day in a row he has clashed with members of Congress during a hearing.

• Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B released after serving rape sentence

  Convicted sex offender Christian B has been released from prison after a prosecutor failed to find enough evidence to charge him in the Madeleine McCann case.

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Business

• Trump finally gets his demand for a US rate cut

  The US central bank has cut interest rates for the first time this year, in a move President Donald Trump will likely declare is long overdue.

• Trump state visit is all about deals to turn around UK economy

  For Donald Trump, today was primarily about one thing.

• Meta announces new smart glasses with a bold claim. I've tried them - and am unconvinced

  Meta has announced smart glasses with a screen in the right lens, meaning you can read WhatsApp messages, look at a map or translate a conversation - all from the comfort of your face.

• Food inflation at 18-month high - and experts predict worse to come

  Inflation has remained relatively high, meaning goods are becoming more expensive, particularly the cost of food, official figures show.

• Free tool that will change how you shop on Amazon forever | Sign up to Money newsletter

  Sky News has launched a free Money newsletter - bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox.

• Private hospitals group Spire faces investor calls to explore sale

  Spire Healthcare, the private hospitals operator, is facing calls from leading investors to put itself up for sale.

• Manchester United announce record revenues - but still make a loss

  Manchester United have announced record revenues of £666.5m for the 2024/25 season - but still made an overall loss of £33m.

• WH Smith buyer Modella leads race to snap up Claire's UK chain

  The investor which swooped on WH Smith's high street business earlier this year is in pole position to snap up the British operations of Claire's, the accessories retailer which collapsed last month.

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• From war veterans to walking footballers Rochdale shines in every corner

  I am already a third of the way through my Mayoral year and I am enjoying every minute. To reiterate a key message from my last column, it is such a humbling experience to visit so many inspiring organisations, businesses and volunteers who make up the fabric of our borough.

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