Local News from Saturday, July 5th, 2025

“Gallagher Brothers Pension Fund” Oasis gigs slammed after plans were kept secret from the council

Councillors slam five-night concert as 'unacceptable disruption' to schools, communities and worship
Osaka-Manchester link celebrated as R17 hosts Japanese delegation in international trade boost

A local Rochdale based investment firm, R17 hosted a delegation from Japan to mark deepening ties between Osaka and the region on Friday, 4 July, following a major UK government trade mission.
Power cut and two fireballs seen during explosion in Ainsworth

An eyewitness described the scene as 'absolutely terrifying' after two explosions and power loss rocked a neighbourhood in Ainsworth, today, Saturday 5 July.