Local News from Friday, October 3rd, 2025
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Six arrested as counter terror police widen investigation into Crumpsall synagogue attack
Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed that six people have now been arrested following a terrorist attack outside a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, with detectives seeking extended detention warrants as the investigation continues.
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Pro-Palestine demonstrators say planned march WILL go ahead this weekend
Pro-Palestine demonstrations will go ahead in Manchester this weekend, according to organisers.
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Family of Melvin Cravitz pay tribute to ‘kind and caring man’
Tributes have now been paid to 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz who died during yesterday’s attack at Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue.
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Manchester synagogue attacker was on bail for alleged rape, sources have confirmed.
A man who carried out a deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester was reportedly on police bail for an alleged rape at the time, though this has not been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police.
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Emotional Bev Craig and Andy Burnham speeches call synagogue attack ‘an attack on all of us’
Cheers greeted powerful speeches made by Bev Craig and Andy Burnham at a vigil for the victims of the Crumpsall synagogue terror attack.
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Family of Adrian Daulby pay tribute to ‘a down to earth man whose final act was to save others’
Tributes have been paid to 53-year-old Adrian Daulby who died during yesterday’s terrorist incident at Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue.
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Tyler Smith returns to Rochdale AFC after five-year absence
Forward signs until end of season as club bolsters attacking options with familiar face
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Leaders condemn antisemitic attack on synagogue in Crumpsall
Greater Manchester’s political leaders have issued a joint statement after an antisemitic attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Crumpsall left worshippers dead and injured.
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Springhill Hospice walk raises over £54,000 in Rochdale’s biggest ever charity ramble
Over 600 residents braved torrential rain to support Springhill Hospice and raise a record-breaking £54,363
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First Manchester drivers win 20% pay rise as strike is called off but Bee Network walkouts continue
Bus strikes by First Manchester drivers have been called off after an ‘exceptional’ pay deal was secured, but industrial action will continue at Metroline and Stagecoach depots across Greater Manchester.
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Fresh faces, top talent and community wins as Hopwood Hall College celebrates standout apprentice success
From award wins to job offers, Hopwood Hall College has highlighted a string of apprenticeship success stories as it continues to grow its links with employers across Rochdale and beyond.
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Worshipper 'shot by police' during terror attack on Crumpsall synagogue GMP confirms
A man killed during a suspected terrorist incident at a synagogue in Crumpsall may have died as a result of a police bullet, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
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Extra police patrols deployed after synagogue attack sparks community safety concerns
Jewish communities in North Manchester, Bury and Salford to see increased officer presence as police respond to Crumpsall synagogue stabbing
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Victims named in Heaton Park Synagogue attack
The two men who tragically lost their lives in the Heaton Park Synagogue attack have been named locally as Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, as police continue their investigation.