Local News from Saturday, August 30th, 2025

The idea that could protect the water levels of a tourist hotspot

It has been one of the hottest summers on record – possibly the hottest ever.
Reform UK’s Jordan Tarrant-Short says he’s putting party politics aside to serve Balderstone and Kirkholt

He wants to cut costs, tackle antisocial behaviour and promote unity.
When does a peaceful protest cross into far-right territory?

A protest took place in Heywood today, Saturday 30 August, billed by organisers as peaceful, and on the surface, it was. Concerned residents gathered, marched a few laps around the town centre’s one-way system, and listened to a series of impassioned speeches.
Heywood protest draws crowd amid community tensions over HMOs and immigration

Dozens marched through Heywood town centre this afternoon, Saturday, 30 August, in a controversial protest against local HMOs and immigration policy, with demonstrators expressing anger over child safety, policing, and housing.
Controversial shelter plan back on the table with council planning

A controversial sheep shelter plan in Rochdale is set to go back before the planning committee.