Local News from Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Rochdale Sixth Form College hails 99.2% A Level pass rate and Oxbridge success

Rochdale Sixth Form College has once again confirmed its place among the UK’s top sixth form institutions after reporting a 99.2% A Level pass rate and nearly half of university-bound students heading to elite institutions.
Local students shine as Rochdale Sixth Form celebrates standout A Level results

A morning of pride and celebration unfolded at Rochdale Sixth Form College as students, parents, and staff gathered to mark an exceptional A Level results day filled with ambition and success.
Proud moment for Middleton students as Cardinal Langley posts standout A-level results

Dozens of Cardinal Langley Sixth Form students in Middleton are celebrating strong A-level and BTEC results this year, with many heading to their first-choice universities.
How the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War will be celebrated in Bury

The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and VJ Day will be commemorated with events around Bury.
Pakistan Independence Day marked with flag raising and community celebration in Bury

Mayor of Bury joins residents and community leaders to commemorate Pakistan’s 78th year of independence
Rochdale Council to spend £25 million on urgent housebuilding as housing crisis deepens

Rochdale council is set to fork out millions to build thousands of new homes in the borough over the next five years.