Local Entertainment
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'You've got a friend in me' as Whitworth wind band hits new high with over 40 players from across the school community
More than 40 students, staff and former pupils are making music together every week at Whitworth Community High School, as the school’s wind band grows from strength to strength.
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Dig deep into Rochdale’s past at Broadfield Park this July
Locals of all ages invited to join free archaeological dig and discover the town’s industrial roots.
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Bury flies Purple Flag for tenth year with focus on safety and evening economy
Bury celebrates a decade of Purple Flag accreditation as new measures are introduced to boost town centre safety and nightlife
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Littleborough Brass Band hits the right notes with Whit Friday contest wins
Littleborough Brass Band brought rhythm and revelry to Saddleworth’s streets with a crowd pleasing twist at the 2025 Whit Friday March Contests, bagging a string of fourth section prizes while donning cowboy hats and playing a pop hit.
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Rochdale in Rainbows returns this Sunday with a Pride Parade and celebration at Town Hall
Rochdale Pride is making a vibrant return this Sunday, 22nd June, with a community celebration and colourful parade.
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Superheroes, stormtroopers and sci-fi stars to take over Bury town centre for Comic Con 2025
Comic Con returns to Bury with dinosaurs, dancing stormtroopers and Doctor Who stars in an all day, free family event on Sunday 29 June.
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Bury shopping centre marks 15 years with £1,500 summer giveaway
Shoppers at The Rock could win a £1,500 spending spree as part of birthday celebrations
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Hundreds fined as drivers swamp Bury streets without permits during Parklife and Catfish concert
It has been revealed that Bury Council issued 456 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) over one busy weekend, as music fans attending the Parklife Festival and a Catfish and the Bottlemen concert parked illegally in residential areas.
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Chaos at Parklife as Matinee stage shut down over safety fears
DJs axed and fans evacuated after 'overcrowding' prompts emergency response at Heaton Park
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Warning issued over triple-strength MDMA pills found at Parklife
A charity has issued an alert after dangerous 'Dior' and 'Pop Smoke' ecstasy tablets were tested at the Heaton Park event.
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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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What you can expect to pay for drinks at Parklife 2025
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.
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RECAP : Parklife 2025 Day One - updates, photos & travel news
Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.
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Parklife's hidden heroes show how one team makes big events work for residents
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
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Festival drivers warned that charging your mates could cost you up to £2,500
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.
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Thousands of pupils to enjoy extra time off as schools close early on Oasis show days
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.
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Tenth anniversary of Littleborough Food Festival takes place this weekend
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.
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Heywood 1940s Day returns with vintage fun and a Dakota flypast
Heywood’s popular 1940s Day is back on Saturday 21 June, with a full day of live music, vintage vehicles and a special flypast from a historic Dakota plane.
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Colour and sound spectacular to light up Rochdale Town Hall Square this July
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.
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Parklife travel: What you need to know if you’re heading to Heaton Park this weekend
Major road closures, Metrolink changes and travel advice as Parklife returns.
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Everything you need to know about Parklife 2025: lineup, tickets, stage splits and travel advice
Charli xcx, 50 Cent and Jorja Smith headline Parklife 2025 as the festival marks its 15th anniversary at Heaton Park.