Local News from Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Greens unveil Greater Manchester manifesto with affordable homes and free bus travel pledge

The Green Party has launched its manifesto for Greater Manchester, setting out plans including 20,000 genuinely affordable homes, free bus travel for under 22 year olds and investment in town centres if its mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins is elected.
New fire station plans for Heywood move forward

A new temporary fire station is planned for Heywood while the existing site is rebuilt.
Health experts share fan safety advice as heatwave continues across the UK

With temperatures remaining high across much of the UK, health and safety experts are urging people to use electric fans safely to reduce the risk of overheating and electrical faults.
Students evacuated from Wardle Academy after handheld fan overheats

Students at Wardle Academy were temporarily evacuated after a handheld fan overheated on the school site.
Mixed reaction as Heywood rat run closure trial begins

A trial scheme aimed at improving road safety around the Hopwood Triangle in Heywood has received a mixed response from residents, with some welcoming the changes while others say traffic has become more congested.
Hopwood Hall College to honour former governors by naming new buildings after them

Hopwood Hall College will name two new buildings after former governors Robert Clegg OBE and Clive Reid in recognition of their decades of voluntary service to the college.

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