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Parklife is back at Heaton Park this weekend with a buzzing crowd, booming stages, and bars and street vendors offering a huge range of drinks to suit every taste, whether you’re after a refreshing lager or a cocktail.

Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.

Roch Valley Radio visited the Maccabi Community Centre in Prestwich, where the Community Impact Team is operating from to support local residents during Parklife and Oasis

Drivers heading to festivals like Parklife this summer are being warned that giving friends a lift could land them with hefty fines, if they ask for more than just petrol money.

More than 2,000 pupils at schools close to Heaton Park are set to enjoy additional time away from the classroom next month due to the Oasis shows.

Littleborough’s popular Food and Drink Festival returns this Saturday, 14 June, with a full day of food, music and family fun to mark its tenth anniversary. The free event runs from 11am to 4pm across the town centre.

A kaleidoscope of colour is returning to Rochdale this summer as Colourscape returns for a second year, promising a vibrant and immersive experience for all ages.

Major road closures, Metrolink changes and travel advice as Parklife returns.

Charli xcx, 50 Cent and Jorja Smith headline Parklife 2025 as the festival marks its 15th anniversary at Heaton Park.

Free family-friendly food festival set to serve up local flavours, live bands and children’s entertainment

Free outdoor art event brings powerful climate message and live music to town centre

Family events return this July with free music, shows and outdoor entertainment in four Rochdale parks