Local News from Monday, April 20th, 2026

Middleton set to feature in Tour de France Femmes route through Greater Manchester

Elite cyclists will pass through Middleton when the Tour de France Femmes arrives in Greater Manchester in 2027. The route has now been confirmed, placing the town on the opening stage of the race.
Local chef lands role at Gordon Ramsay restaurant after training in Rochdale

A chef from Greater Manchester has secured a senior role at one of Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurants after training at Hopwood Hall College.

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