Local News from Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

Man jailed for 26 years after decades of sexual abuse against five children

A man has been jailed for 26 years after being convicted of 31 offences including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault against five children over a period spanning more than two decades.
Four more Bury North schools to offer free breakfast clubs from September

Four primary schools in Bury North will begin offering free breakfast clubs from September under the government’s expansion of its Best Start programme.
Poll suggests Rochdale shoppers see themselves as big spenders

A poll carried out at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre found that six in ten people who took part described themselves as big spenders rather than savers.
Housebuilder raises more than £21000 for hospital charity after Three Peaks Challenge

Fourteen employees from Barratt Homes have raised £21820 for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge in less than 24 hours.

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