Local News from Monday, September 29th, 2025

Mill building in ruins after massive blaze which seriously injured firefighter

A large part of a mill building in a Greater Manchester town lies in ruins in the wake of a huge fire which left a firefighter with serious injuries.
“I now know my voice matters” as seven Rochdale grooming gang members face jail

Two women who were abused as teenagers in Rochdale have spoken out about the trauma they endured, as their abusers are finally convicted after a long fight for justice.
Hackers don’t care if you’re a one-man band or a big firm — they just want in

Rochdale's award-winning IT support provider, No Fuss IT, based on Queensway in Rochdale, is warning residents to step up their online defences, as new figures reveal a steep rise in cybercrime affecting people across the UK, from pensioners and parents to small businesses and young professionals.
Heywood PCSO wins emergency services award for tireless community work

A PCSO from Heywood has been recognised for her work in the community, picking up the Emergency Service Award at this year’s Roch Valley Radio Community Hero Awards.
Rochdale curry house celebrates national award nomination from ‘Curry Oscars’

A Rochdale takeaway is celebrating after being shortlisted in a prestigious national food awards ceremony dubbed the “Curry Oscars” by industry insiders.