Local News from Thursday, June 12th, 2025

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.

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

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.

A special event celebrating positive ageing and tackling ageism brought people together from across Rochdale and Greater Manchester this week.

Two young writers will help celebrate Rochdale’s identity through poetry after being named poets in residence as part of the borough’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture celebrations.

An independent investigation is underway after the death of a 64 year old man at HMP Buckley Hall in Rochdale, just one day after his birthday.

Local councillors in Besses have launched a community campaign to secure official nature reserve status for Boz Park in Whitefield, aiming to preserve the green space for future generations and boost investment in biodiversity.