Local News from Monday, April 27th, 2026
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Family secures £16200 key worker support to move into new home in Bury
A couple have moved into a new build home in Bury with financial support through a key worker scheme, saving more than £16000 on their purchase.
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Four men charged after incident at Rochdale AFC match against York City
Four men have been charged following reports of disorder at the end of Rochdale AFC’s match against York City on Saturday 26 April.
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KYP Easter programme brings creative activities and healthy meals to Rochdale children
Children across Rochdale took part in six Easter holiday activity days delivered by KYP through the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
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Middleton widow appeals for answers after husband dies from asbestos related cancer
The widow of a former Manchester security guard has appealed for his ex colleagues to come forward after he died from an asbestos related illness. An inquest concluded his death was due to industrial disease.
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Man in his 20s fighting for life after Royton crash as police urge witnesses to come forward
Police are appealing for information after a collision between a car and an electric scooter in Royton left a man in his 20s with life threatening injuries.
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