Local News from Friday, May 23rd, 2025

A striking new mural has transformed the exterior of Rochdale Borough Libraries’ Balderstone branch, creating a vibrant community garden space for visitors of all ages.

A major refurbishment of Radcliffe Library will create a new centre to support local entrepreneurs and tackle high unemployment

Police and council efforts in Whitefield are tackling serious crime and antisocial behaviour while transforming problem areas into safer, greener spaces.

A report by Transport for Greater Manchester has found Rochdale’s modern bus interchange was pivotal to the borough’s most significant urban regeneration project in decades

Transformation of Heywood's popular venue and square enters new phase with new café and bar area taking shape

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van stolen in a violent robbery in Rawtenstall was later found dumped in Ramsbottom alongside a burnt-out car.

A scout group in Kirkholt will start paying for use of its long time venue at St Thomas Church from August 2025, after confirming it operates independently as a non-church group.

A Rochdale man has been banned from owning animals for a decade and given a suspended prison sentence after puppies in his care were discovered in filthy, faeces-covered conditions.

Plans for a world-leading centre for sustainable manufacturing in Rochdale have taken a major step forward, after a landmark agreement was signed by regional leaders and the University of Manchester.

A key stretch of a local bus route in Middleton has been reinstated following pressure from Rochdale Council after it was controversially axed by transport officials.