Local News from Friday, August 7th, 2026

Roch Valley Radio will return as the official media partner for this year’s Glaston-BURY, broadcasting live from the festival as it raises money for Bury Hospice and other local causes.

Wheelchair users say they have been left unable to attend tonight’s OMD concert outside Rochdale Town Hall after being told their accessible provision was no longer available less than 24 hours before the event.

Police have launched an arson investigation after a huge fire caused extensive damage to a commercial property, caravan and vehicles on Bury New Road in Salford.

A man who pretended to help a woman get home safely before raping her has been jailed for eight years. Mohammed Al Masri, 25, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after being convicted of rape.

Anthony Junior Murray of Tarn Drive, Bury, was sentenced at Minshull Crown Court today following the death of Joe Burton

As part of a £343 million investment from the Government, Bury North is set to receive an expansion in access to mental health support.