Local News from Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
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Mayor praises Rochdale firms and community spirit in New Year column
This is my first column of 2026, so I would like to start by wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
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Cancer choir calls for new members as rehearsals resume in Bolton
A Bolton choir for people affected by cancer is inviting new singers to join as it begins rehearsals for the new year.
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Heywood man says GMP ‘still covering up’ five years after violent incident
A Heywood man has accused Greater Manchester Police of continuing to cover up misconduct by its officers, five years after he was assaulted and threatened in his home.
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Lack of cash prompts Greater Manchester policing fears as Andy Burnham hits out at Government
Residents may see the quality of local policing drop amid financial difficulties, bosses have warned.
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Reform reports Labour to police over alleged misleading by election video
Reform UK has reported the Labour Party to Greater Manchester Police, claiming a social media video breached election law by presenting its candidate in a misleading way.
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We asked 73 voters if they still back Andy Burnham – this is what they said
Andy Burnham’s name is on Greater Manchester’s lips more so than usual.
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Middleton man found guilty of manslaughter after teen killed in driveway crash
A 59-year-old man from Middleton has been convicted of manslaughter after driving into a teenager who was sitting on a stolen e-bike.
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Labour deputy leader launches by-election campaign
Lucy Powell, Labour’s deputy leader, formerly launched the party’s campaign outside a community hub in Gorton this afternoon.
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Eamonn O'Brien confirmed as one of the final two Labour candidates in the Gorton and Denton by-election
Eamonn O’Brien, the leader of Bury Council, has been confirmed as one of the final two Labour candidates seeking selection for the Gorton and Denton by-election.
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Rochdale’s soundtrack reborn as new album and concert celebrate town’s music legacy
A new album and live concert are set to honour Rochdale’s iconic place in British music history, with the borough’s past and present artists uniting to revive classic tracks recorded on Kenion Street.
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Rochdale’s MP meets Holocaust survivor as borough honours Memorial Day
People across Rochdale have taken time to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust and other genocides, as the borough joins national commemorations for Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Divine Aikbekean’s transformation from troubled teen to Muay Thai champion
A former student of Newhouse Academy in Heywood has become a national martial arts champion just two years after struggling with challenges in and out of school.
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Long-serving shopping centre boss retires after nearly 16 years in Bury
The Rock bids farewell to director Arnold Wilcox-Wood as leadership changes hands
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Rochdale Paedophile who abused child in Whitworth avoids prison
A Rochdale man has been sentenced for a sexual offence committed against a child in the 1980s, following a report made more than 40 years after the incident took place.
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Seven fined for fly-tipping and littering across borough
Seven individuals have been issued fines for environmental offences in Bury, as the council continues its clampdown on illegal waste disposal.
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Heywood Civic reopens as cultural hub after major revamp
A much-loved Rochdale venue will reopen next month following a multi-million pound redevelopment, transforming it into a fully accessible cultural and community hub.
