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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.
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.
Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift

Roch Valley Radio joined response officers in Rochdale for an early shift, revealing the fast paced and unpredictable nature of frontline policing.

Local News

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.
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.
Dangerous street set for safety improvements

A notorious ‘race track’ where a man lost his life in Middleton is to be made safer.
Pre-school slammed by Ofsted in damning report

Children at a Rochdale pre-school don’t all have access to drinking water, according to a damning Ofsted report.
Hadfield cricket club welcomes new players at junior open day

Dozens of young people attended a junior open day at Hadfield St Andrew Cricket Club as the summer programme got under way. The event was aimed at children aged four to 13, including those new to the sport.

Local Sports

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.
Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.
Rochdale Hornets fight back to beat Sheffield Eagles and reach cup quarter finals

Rochdale Hornets came from behind to secure a 32 18 win over Sheffield Eagles and book a place in the 1895 Cup quarter finals. The home side overturned an early deficit with a dominant second half performance.
Middleton set to feature in Tour de France Femmes route through Greater Manchester

Elite cyclists will pass through Middleton when the Tour de France Femmes arrives in Greater Manchester in 2027. The route has now been confirmed, placing the town on the opening stage of the race.

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.

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.

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.

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.
🟥LIVE 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.
🟥 LIVE 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.

UK

Keir Starmer must make changes in wake of crushing election defeat, ex-deputy leader warns

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.
Labour's historic bond with Wales has been shattered

Labour has lost its birthplace and its heartlands.
SNP is Scotland's biggest winner with pressure for independence vote likely to follow

Before the polls even opened on Thursday, one thing everyone knew for sure was that the SNP would be the largest party in Holyrood.
Southampton FC charged over alleged spying on Middlesbrough training session

Southampton Football Club has been been charged with breaking league rules over allegations it spied on its play-off opponents' training session.
Two men charged in connection with filming antisemitic TikTok videos in Stamford Hill

Two men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment offences over allegations they travelled to an area with a significant Jewish population to film antisemitic social media videos.
Man left with life-threatening injuries after car hits pedestrians in Arnold, Nottingham

A car has hit multiple pedestrians in a town centre - leaving one man with life threatening injuries.
Murder investigation arrest after man found dead in Bristol roof garden

A 50-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a roof garden.
King sends 'warmest congratulations' to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday

The King has led birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough, sending his "warmest congratulations" to the environmentalist who has reached 100 years of age.

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Entertainment

King sends 'warmest congratulations' to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday

The King has led birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough, sending his "warmest congratulations" to the environmentalist who has reached 100 years of age.
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick individual' for Trump grave post

The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.
Paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was 'bullied' for money and threatened before jail stabbing, court hears

Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins was bullied for money and warned his head would be "cracked open" in the days before his death, a court has heard.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida

Rapper Kodak Black, who has sold more than 30 million singles, has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge in Florida.
CNN founder and 'pioneer of cable TV' Ted Turner dies aged 87

Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN, has died aged 87.

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Sport

Middlesbrough 0-0 Southampton: Saints boss Tonda Eckert walks out of post-match press conference after refusing to answer 'spygate' questions

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert walked out of a tetchy post-match press conference following his side's 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough after refusing to answer questions related to 'spygate'.
Middlesbrough vs Southampton: EFL charges Saints after member of staff was alleged to have spied on Boro training

Southampton have been charged with a breach of EFL regulations after a member of staff was alleged to have spied on Middlesbrough's training ahead of their play-off tie.
FWA Footballer of the Year 2025/26: Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Man City striker Khadija Shaw claim awards

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw have been voted the 2025/26 Football Writers' Association Footballers of the Year.
England vs New Zealand is chance for hosts to 'set standards' for big home cricketing summer says Charlie Dean

Charlie Dean says England can "set our standards" for their big home cricketing summer when they face New Zealand in the first ODI match of the multi-format series as preparations ramp up for the Women's T20 World Cup.
Real Madrid: Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde fined for training ground fight following investigation

Real Madrid team-mates Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have been fined €500,000 (£432,000) after an investigation into a training ground altercation between the pair.

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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

Keir Starmer must make changes in wake of crushing election defeat, ex-deputy leader warns

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.
An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick individual' for Trump grave post

The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.
'Never-before-seen' files on UFOs released by Pentagon

The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.
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.
Labour's historic bond with Wales has been shattered

Labour has lost its birthplace and its heartlands.

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Politics

Keir Starmer must make changes in wake of crushing election defeat, ex-deputy leader warns

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.
Elections: Analysis in maps and charts, and find out the result from your seat

Labour have lost more than 1,200 English council seats and Reform have made massive gains for the second year running.
SNP is Scotland's biggest winner with pressure for independence vote likely to follow

Before the polls even opened on Thursday, one thing everyone knew for sure was that the SNP would be the largest party in Holyrood.
Labour's historic bond with Wales has been shattered

Labour has lost its birthplace and its heartlands.
May elections: Mainstream MPs meet as Burnham allies demand Starmer set departure date

Allies of Andy Burnham have met to discuss how Sir Keir Starmer can be forced to set a timetable for his resignation following catastrophic election results, Sky News understands.

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Technology

'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.
Simple at-home test can help predict Alzheimer's risk, says study

An at-home test can help predict a person's risk of getting Alzheimer's, according to a new study.
New tiny ice world discovered with an atmosphere beyond Neptune dubbed a 'Mini-Pluto'

A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.
Google AI workers demand union recognition over use of technology by Israeli and US military

"Scores" of workers at Google DeepMind, the company's British AI research arm, are demanding union recognition over the use of their work by Israel and the US military.

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World

Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat in Pacific

Two men have been killed after the US military struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific Ocean.
Mount Dukono erupts: Three hikers 'creating online content' killed on Indonesia volcano

A volcanic eruption has killed three hikers "driven by the desire to create online content" after they defied safety warnings and attempted an ascent.
South Africa's top court rules against Cyril Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal

South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.
Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.
Mystery drone boat 'armed with explosives' seized by police in Greece

A mystery drone boat understood to be armed with explosives is being investigated by police after being found by fishermen in Greece.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un and daughter eat with crew on new warship Choe Hyon

Kim Jong Un and his daughter have been pictured eating with crew as they inspected North Korea's most advanced warship.
Police free hostages from Sinzig bank vault but at least one suspect on the run

Police have freed two hostages at a German bank but at least one suspect has fled the scene.
What is hantavirus – and how worried should we be?

Three passengers have died after being on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship that had been heading for the Canary Islands.

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Business

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.
Ministers consider making Blair's daughter-in-law head of UK Sovereign AI fund | Mark Kleinman blog
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.
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.
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.
An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.
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.