Local News Archive
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Swan and ducks gunned down at popular Tottington beauty spot
Saturday, 31 May 2025 21:13
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Rochdale hospitals to receive share of £750 million NHS repair fund
Saturday, 31 May 2025 00:02
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Street Eat returns to Rochdale Town Hall Square this June
Friday, 30 May 2025 23:52
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Life-sized safari puppets set to take over Heywood this July
Friday, 30 May 2025 23:48
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Premier Kia backs Feel Good Family Picnic with summer of fun planned across the borough
Friday, 30 May 2025 20:46
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Historic mill conversion approval ‘mystifies’ furious objectors
Friday, 30 May 2025 10:29
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Parking ‘at a premium’ but housing plan gets approval
Friday, 30 May 2025 10:26
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Biker fighting for life after eight vehicle crash shuts M62 for more than seven hours
Friday, 30 May 2025 08:55
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Thursday, 29 May 2025 15:53
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Castleton businesses set for £600,000 shopfront transformation boost
Thursday, 29 May 2025 12:46
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The scheme that could power over 16,000 homes
Thursday, 29 May 2025 11:47
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Police catch more than 30 distracted drivers in bus-based road safety crackdown
Thursday, 29 May 2025 11:43
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Smart recycling bin prototype unveiled as R17 celebrates young innovators in Littleborough
Thursday, 29 May 2025 11:32
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Huge row breaks out as Conservative leader told by party he can’t stand in council seat
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 18:08
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Public urged to dial 999 as man wanted in connection with Bury murder
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 22:05
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Serious crash closes M62 in both directions near junction 22 as air ambulance lands
Monday, 26 May 2025 18:35
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Sunday, 25 May 2025 00:48
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Colourful mural breathes new life into Balderstone Library's garden
Friday, 23 May 2025 21:41
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£2.8m Radcliffe enterprise centre set to transform library into jobs and business hub
Friday, 23 May 2025 19:20
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Rochdale Interchange praised as 'catalyst' for £250m town centre regeneration
Friday, 23 May 2025 19:17
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Steel frame marks major milestone in Heywood Civic Centre redevelopment
Friday, 23 May 2025 18:45
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Ramsbottom at centre of police investigation after violent van theft in Rawtenstall
Friday, 23 May 2025 14:08
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Kirkholt scout group to begin fundraising after confirming independence from church
Friday, 23 May 2025 13:59
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Puppies left in faeces-soaked bathroom finds Rochdale man sentenced and banned from keeping dogs
Friday, 23 May 2025 12:56
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Agreement signed to fast-track Atom Valley innovation hub in Rochdale
Friday, 23 May 2025 11:34
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Vital section of Middleton bus route reinstated after council challenge
Friday, 23 May 2025 11:26
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Roch Valley Radio launches Community Hero Awards to honour local legends
Thursday, 22 May 2025 16:57
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Middleton cremator repair works to be completed this summer following public pushback
Thursday, 22 May 2025 12:47
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Police appeal for witnesses after fatal Bury petrol station crash
Thursday, 22 May 2025 12:01
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Cabinet reshuffle sees Sean Thorpe take over Deputy Leader role from Tamoor Tariq
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 17:24
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Suburb on outskirts of Middleton set for new playground after long saga
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 17:07
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Fundraiser launched after teenage dad Brandon Kershaw killed in Bury
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 15:41
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Arooj Shah survives leadership coup as opposition fails to seize control of Oldham Council
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 15:01
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Meet the Rochdale foster carers creating lifelong memories for children
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 13:21
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Chance to perform in Manchester’s MIF25 as part of life-sized animal puppet parade
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 13:07
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Vintage Vibes set to steam through East Lancashire for music-packed bank holiday weekend
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:38
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Plans for 32 homes on former Rochdale mill site recommended for approval
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:03
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Bury breweries share CAMRA Pub of the Year title in surprise tie
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 21:45
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'gentle and kind' Brandon Porter Kershaw killed in Bury collision
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 18:55
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‘Godfather of ELR’ celebrates 93rd birthday after 36 years of volunteering
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 16:29
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Preparatory works for major Simister Island scheme to take place this week
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 15:07
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Bury murder investigation continues as 19 year old named Brandon Kershaw as tributes grow at scene
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 14:58
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Arrest made after man, 19, dies in suspected targeted attack in Bury
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 07:54
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People power brings new art to the streets as Rochdale opens outdoor gallery
Monday, 19 May 2025 14:33
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Police appeal after indecency incidents on Metrolink trams across Greater Manchester
Sunday, 18 May 2025 17:04
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Sunday, 18 May 2025 16:59
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Four arrested in Counter Terrorism investigation released from custody
Saturday, 17 May 2025 17:26
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Woman banned from Times Retail Park after repeated public urination in Heywood
Saturday, 17 May 2025 09:52
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Tragedy in Rochdale as man dies in police custody following arrest
Friday, 16 May 2025 23:03
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Bikers to ride in memory of Lee Rigby and Scott Hetherington this Sunday
Friday, 16 May 2025 21:37
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Images show how ‘dynamic’ new five-court padel club and cafe will look
Friday, 16 May 2025 20:54
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Greater Manchester ‘falling behind’ in rollout of 5G
Friday, 16 May 2025 20:50
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Royton residents worried about nine-month scheme after a series of roadworks cause mayhem
Friday, 16 May 2025 20:44
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Oldham: Battle of the deputies - 'grubby political deals' and 'outdated gentlemen's agreements'
Friday, 16 May 2025 20:34
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£500k repair scheme set to begin on Market Street Bridge in Bury
Friday, 16 May 2025 18:16
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Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson after Bury moorland fire
Friday, 16 May 2025 17:34
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Falinge Park High School unveils Arts, Words and Wellbeing Garden
Friday, 16 May 2025 17:31
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Pride progress flag raised at Rochdale Town Hall ahead of IDAHOBIT
Friday, 16 May 2025 17:27
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The ‘concrete volcano’ dumped off a footpath in Newhey
Friday, 16 May 2025 15:53
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New Pegasus crossing boosts safety near Rochdale schools and Healey Dell
Friday, 16 May 2025 15:36
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Young people urged to ‘fly high’ as local MP launches summer school
Thursday, 15 May 2025 17:14
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Police investigating 'anti semitic attack' at Prestwich office block
Thursday, 15 May 2025 16:59
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New ceremonial mayor of Rochdale sworn in
Thursday, 15 May 2025 16:44
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Officers appeal for witnesses after assault in Middleton
Thursday, 15 May 2025 14:20
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The controversial plans for a Spar store that don’t seem to go away
Thursday, 15 May 2025 13:30
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Community mosaic and mural unveiled in Prestwich
Thursday, 15 May 2025 12:17
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Massive night at the Crown Oil Arena as Dale chase playoff glory
Thursday, 15 May 2025 10:25
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Specialist gas firm collapses after four decades as 22 staff lose jobs
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 21:46
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Appeal launched after woman seriously injured in M62 crash
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 20:24
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025 16:45
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New rail line is ‘crucial’ say Metro Mayors
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 14:23
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Bury Pride urges politicians to show real solidarity with trans community
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 12:58
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Steam trains suspended on East Lancashire Railway amid fire risk concerns
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 10:24
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A massive robot with a ‘Dalek voice’ is shouting threats to walkers at a beauty spot
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 18:27
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Feel Good Family Picnic returns with fun-filled summer dates across Rochdale
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 17:22
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Mayors to ask government to back Liverpool-Manchester rail plans
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 17:10
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Ofcom investigates IX Wireless over controversial broadband mast in Rochdale
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 15:12
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Final sign off for new housing estate and golf club scheme
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 15:02
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Tony Cunningham returns to Bury as new club secretary
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:04
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Moorland fire breaks out near Peel Tower in Ramsbottom
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 12:02
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Rochdale unveils ambitious programme for Greater Manchester Town of Culture year
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 11:12
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Rochdale school wins backing to build essential skills for pupils and teachers
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 10:18
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Mayor’s Green Spaces Fund reopens with £40,000 grants for local groups
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 08:45
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James Frith MP urges government to place new veterans' centre in Bury North
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 08:39
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New town centre apartment block approved
Monday, 12 May 2025 13:44
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Rochdale Scout honoured for saving grandad during countryside walk
Monday, 12 May 2025 13:42
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All Rochdale GP surgeries now have patient groups in place
Monday, 12 May 2025 11:58
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School uniform shop now open at The Rock Shopping Centre
Monday, 12 May 2025 10:46
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Trams resume in Rochdale after emergency incident blocks Metrolink line
Monday, 12 May 2025 10:17
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Could your charity be The Rock’s next partner of the year?
Monday, 12 May 2025 10:11
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Bury North MP hangs baby grows on Peel statue to protest 'Europe’s worst' paternity leave
Sunday, 11 May 2025 17:06
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The town where you can’t get a phone signal
Sunday, 11 May 2025 14:12
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Metrolink hiring full-time tram drivers with training starting June 2025
Sunday, 11 May 2025 12:34
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Sister of Lee Rigby to run two races in his memory 12 years after his murder
Saturday, 10 May 2025 11:43
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Rochdale kicks off year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture
Saturday, 10 May 2025 11:20
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Rochdale neighbours win big in People's Postcode Lottery draw
Saturday, 10 May 2025 11:10
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Warm weather returns to Rochdale this weekend but fire chiefs warn against moorland barbecues
Saturday, 10 May 2025 08:53
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Borough unites to honour 80th anniversary of VE Day with moving tributes
Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:56
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Drug dealer who planned to flood streets with £9m of cocaine and heroin jailed for 17 years
Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:53
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Bury North MP hangs baby grows on Robert Peel statue in call to fix Europe’s worst paternity leave
Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:41
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Mayor of Bury opens newly expanded training centre at Birch Business Park
Friday, 9 May 2025 21:39
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Rochdale to say final goodbye to club legend Joe Thompson
Friday, 9 May 2025 15:06
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Nine GMP officers face gross misconduct hearings over alleged racist remarks in Bury
Thursday, 8 May 2025 22:59
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Relief for motorists as busy route set to re-open late on Friday
Thursday, 8 May 2025 22:56
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Major M60 safety works to last until August 2025
Thursday, 8 May 2025 22:16
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White cliffs of dover mural unveiled in Middleton to mark VE Day 80th anniversary
Thursday, 8 May 2025 20:00
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Rochdale’s last-surviving VE Day veteran, 102, takes part in 80th anniversary service at Cenotaph
Thursday, 8 May 2025 17:10
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Oulder Hill hosts community street party to mark VE Day anniversary
Thursday, 8 May 2025 16:42
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Bar staff wanted to work at Oasis reunion gigs in Heaton Park
Thursday, 8 May 2025 14:38
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Bury Conservative group confirm Shadow Cabinet for 2025/26 municipal year
Thursday, 8 May 2025 13:55
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Official opening and naming ceremony of Radcliffe 3G and sports pavilion
Thursday, 8 May 2025 13:30
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Six-year-old girl who died in Rochdale tragedy is named for first time as Myra Tahseen
Thursday, 8 May 2025 12:52
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Thursday, 8 May 2025 12:47
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Funeral directors launch grant fund to boost good causes in Heywood
Thursday, 8 May 2025 00:30
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Essential engineering work to repair Victorian-era tunnel to start this weekend
Thursday, 8 May 2025 00:28
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Rochdale’s culture springs to life with its first poet laureate
Thursday, 8 May 2025 00:26
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Appeal launched as detectives try to identify man found dead in Rochdale Canal at weekend
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 18:20
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Rochdale AFC owners host town hall celebration looking ahead to borough’s future
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 15:59
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Wednesday, 7 May 2025 15:05
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Wardle Scouts complete Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise over £2,600 for international trips
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:20
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Rochdale MP Paul Waugh slams Facebook over “Shocking” drop in Child Abuse Reports
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 16:46
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Plans to convert former church within a graveyard into offices
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 16:10
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New special needs school could be built on industrial estate
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 16:09
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Tuesday, 6 May 2025 14:35
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Residents invited to supercharge their health at special event this month
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 12:39
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Man charged with murder following fatal collisions in Rochdale
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 12:33
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Campaigner reacts to Lower Falinge demolition
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 12:14
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40th public defibrillator installed by Restart the Heart at Bury pub
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 12:08
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Harwood Park Primary celebrates prestigious UNICEF Silver award for rights respecting schools
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 10:41
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Cora crowned Woman of Rochdale 2025 after decades of care and charity
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 09:52
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Warrants of further detention obtained in terrorism investigation
Monday, 5 May 2025 17:19
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Red, White and Blue light up Rochdale and Bury to mark 80 years since VE Day
Monday, 5 May 2025 00:47
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Tragedy in Ramsbottom as man’s body pulled from River Irwell
Sunday, 4 May 2025 19:53
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Male body recovered from water in Rochdale following emergency service response
Sunday, 4 May 2025 19:03
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BREAKING: Emergency Services responding to ongoing incident at Rochdale canal
Sunday, 4 May 2025 17:45
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Woman dies after being hit in suspected murder incident in Rochdale
Sunday, 4 May 2025 16:36
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Workers Party councillor raises 'serious concern' over Balderstone & Kirkholt by-election
Sunday, 4 May 2025 15:32
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Neighbours gather for VE Day celebration on Daisy Street
Sunday, 4 May 2025 14:05
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Warm welcome and hot meals at Spotland’s Community Café
Sunday, 4 May 2025 13:50
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Police release images after £1,500 commemorative boat stolen in Bury
Sunday, 4 May 2025 13:27
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Five arrested in suspected terror plot after raids in Rochdale, Stockport and beyond
Sunday, 4 May 2025 10:49
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Crime scene sealed after armed Police in camouflage storm house on East Street, Rochdale
Saturday, 3 May 2025 21:12
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pedestrians struck in Rochdale
Saturday, 3 May 2025 17:34
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Large emergency service presence in Rochdale responding to incident
Saturday, 3 May 2025 16:30
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Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after serious M62 crash near Birch services
Saturday, 3 May 2025 12:39
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The thriving town centre where there’s ‘nowhere to park’
Saturday, 3 May 2025 12:31
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Manchester Remembers charity football match cancelled as organisers announce closure of foundation
Saturday, 3 May 2025 10:44
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Free sports and leadership training courses for Rochdale residents this summer
Friday, 2 May 2025 22:27
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Bury marks 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative service and community events
Friday, 2 May 2025 22:23
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Bury VCFA Chief Officer highlights local voluntary sector on Roch Valley Radio
Friday, 2 May 2025 22:19
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Balderstone and Kirkholt by-election reaction
Friday, 2 May 2025 18:44
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Dale to host playoff tie at Crown Oil Arena on 15th May
Friday, 2 May 2025 17:45
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M62 closed after crash involving two lorries and a car leaves woman with life-changing injuries
Friday, 2 May 2025 16:51
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Milnrow pupil’s winning book review earns special prizes and a mention in Parliament
Friday, 2 May 2025 13:37
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WhatsApp to stop working on older iPhones from Monday
Friday, 2 May 2025 12:49
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Greater Manchester to boost the number of School Streets to 60 in the next year
Friday, 2 May 2025 12:48
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No fines issued in Oldham despite 'dog fouling mayhem'
Friday, 2 May 2025 12:41
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‘Skullduggery’ claims and ballot row as Reform snatches Balderstone and Kirkholt seat
Friday, 2 May 2025 01:19
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Balderstone and Kirkholt by-election 2025 Results
Thursday, 1 May 2025 19:44
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‘Worst job I’ve ever had’: Manchester Uber drivers strike over pay and conditions
Thursday, 1 May 2025 19:43
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High-speed motorway chase ends in arrest after van pursuit from Bury to Salford
Thursday, 1 May 2025 17:11
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New pedestrian crossing to improve safety on Halifax Road despite mixed public reaction
Thursday, 1 May 2025 15:26
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Moorcock pub sponsors Hornets’ new Aussie signings
Thursday, 1 May 2025 15:23
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Police appeal after shop staff threatened with knife in Middleton
Thursday, 1 May 2025 15:10
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‘Nationally important’ £630m employment scheme next to M66 to go before planners in Bury
Thursday, 1 May 2025 15:09
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Vandals torch scarecrows in Age UK Bury garden
Thursday, 1 May 2025 14:17
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Greater Manchester basks in hottest day of 2025 – but cold snap looms this weekend
Thursday, 1 May 2025 14:14
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GMP responds to Channel 4's ‘Groomed’ documentary: “We badly let down vulnerable girls”
Thursday, 1 May 2025 14:07
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Former nightclub in middle of town could be turned into housing
Thursday, 1 May 2025 12:31
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