Local News from Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Closures at Big Lamp Roundabout

Closures at Big Lamp Roundabout
Kingsway Park High School closed on Wednesday 7 January

Kingsway Park High School will be closed to all students and staff on Wednesday 7 January 2026 due to issues with the heating and building management system.
Animal welfare reforms welcomed in Rochdale as new government strategy unveiled

Pets, farm animals and wildlife across Rochdale are set to benefit from sweeping new animal welfare reforms backed by the town’s MP, Paul Waugh.
Market Street closure for five months begins

A busy main road in Bury town centre will be shut for five months from today Monday, January 5, as part of a £6m active travel overhaul. Market Street will be closed to traffic until June 26 as the council carries out works to introduce new cycle lanes and crossing signals.