Local News from Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Five people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting in Rochdale earlier this month. Police say enquiries are continuing and additional patrols remain in place.

More than 5,800 patients in Bury have benefitted from social prescribing over the past year, with participants describing the service as life changing and in some cases life saving.

As part of Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26 a brand-new poetry anthology, Weaving Words, was launched at the Rochdale in Rhyme event at Number One Riverside

Inconsiderate dog owners will be slapped with £100 fines under new rules from Rochdale Council.

A new indoor padel facility will be built inside an industrial unit in Rochdale. The plan for 10 padel courts, reception, café and shower facilities has been approved by the local authority.

A new apartment block and terraced housing could soon be added to the Kirkholt estate in Rochdale.