Local News from Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Line-up announced for 2025 Feel Good Family Picnics across the borough
A packed schedule of street theatre, circus acts, music and creative workshops will bring four days of free summer fun to parks in Rochdale, Middleton, Littleborough and Heywood this July and August.
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Shop fined after stocking alcohol despite licence ban
A Bury off-licence owner has been fined after being caught with alcohol on display months after his shop’s licence had been revoked.
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Kindness campaign earns Mill Gate silver at global awards
Mill Gate Shopping Centre in Bury has been recognised for spreading positivity in the town, winning a silver award at a major international ceremony.
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Colourscape countdown is on, get read to walk through a rainbow in Rochdale this weekend
An immersive sensory installation described as ‘like walking through a sleeping giant’ will take over Rochdale Town Hall Square this Saturday and Sunday
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Labour MP backs summer police surge to clean up Bury town centres
A major summer crackdown on town centre crime and antisocial behaviour in Bury, Ramsbottom and Radcliffe has been welcomed by local Labour MP James Frith, as part of the government’s new Safer Streets initiative.
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Hyper-local party becomes first in Greater Manchester to become official council opposition
Radcliffe First has been installed as the new official opposition group on Bury council.
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Stress related absences push Rochdale Council’s sick pay bill close to £3m
Rochdale Council spent nearly £3 million covering staff sick leave over the last year, with stress and mental health issues topping the list of reasons behind the absences
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Simister Island project gets green light
The huge transformation of a major M60 motorway junction will go ahead.
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Local students’ artwork chosen for charity thank you cards
High school pupils help spread seasonal cheer through foodshare initiative
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Local MP wants men to share honest experiences of NHS care and mental health support
Elsie Blundell invites men to take part in new survey to support national men’s health review.
