Local News Archive

Long-running playground saga hit with yet another delay

Sunday, 15 June 2025 18:04

The town that is finally getting Metrolink

Sunday, 15 June 2025 17:57

Paul Waugh MP says ‘Bravery of Rochdale grooming victims shames their cowardly abusers’

Sunday, 15 June 2025 10:19

🟥 LIVE : Parklife 2025 Day Two - updates, photos & travel news

Sunday, 15 June 2025 09:58

Inside Rochdale’s deadly playground with urban explorers caught on camera in toxic asbestos factory

Sunday, 15 June 2025 09:32

Officers release image of man after Heywood phone theft

Saturday, 14 June 2025 16:34

What you can expect to pay for drinks at Parklife 2025

Saturday, 14 June 2025 14:33

Local mental health champion Jo Allen awarded British Empire Medal for community service

Saturday, 14 June 2025 08:12

Young nurse from Bury awarded MBE for outstanding service to remembrance and emergency care

Saturday, 14 June 2025 07:58

100-mile Hadrian’s Wall trek raises over £800 for Rochdale hospice

Saturday, 14 June 2025 01:47

Royal recognition for Rochdale volunteer Paul Ellison in King’s Birthday Honours

Saturday, 14 June 2025 01:43

Rochdale’s Champness Hall saved from ruin and ready to turn 100

Friday, 13 June 2025 22:22

Parklife's hidden heroes show how one team makes big events work for residents

Friday, 13 June 2025 20:47

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable awarded knighthood

Friday, 13 June 2025 18:17

Foodies set to flock to Shawclough as The Oxford launches its first ever global food festival

Friday, 13 June 2025 16:15

He faced four charges of child sex abuse and then vanished the day court began

Friday, 13 June 2025 15:53

Court hears how Rochdale girls were passed around for sex ‘like takeaway orders’

Friday, 13 June 2025 15:43

From street patrol to high-speed pursuit as GMP deploys new motorbike unit to tackle rogue riders

Friday, 13 June 2025 08:28

Festival drivers warned that charging your mates could cost you up to £2,500

Thursday, 12 June 2025 18:00

RECAP : Parklife 2025 Day One - updates, photos & travel news

Thursday, 12 June 2025 15:15

Thousands of pupils to enjoy extra time off as schools close early on Oasis show days

Thursday, 12 June 2025 14:20

Celebrating ageing with community spirit at Milnrow cafe event

Thursday, 12 June 2025 13:12

New poets in residence to bring Rochdale's stories to life during cultural year

Thursday, 12 June 2025 11:45

Investigation launched after prisoner dies at Buckley Hall the day after his birthday

Thursday, 12 June 2025 08:57

Besses councillors campaign to turn Boz Park into protected nature reserve

Thursday, 12 June 2025 08:08

Hollingworth Lake marks 20 years of helping young people onto the water

Thursday, 12 June 2025 00:09

Rain can't dampen spirits as hundreds celebrate Bury Pride 2025

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 23:33

Tenth anniversary of Littleborough Food Festival takes place this weekend

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 23:09

Bury Council responds to ‘speculation’ over sale of Whitefield library

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 21:47

Bury launches community clean-up drive with 40 bags of rubbish cleared

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 20:07

Rochdale AFC co-chair issues summer update as club prepares for new season

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 20:01

Colour and sound spectacular to light up Rochdale Town Hall Square this July

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 15:43

Volunteer Fair brings local groups together at Number One Riverside

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 13:44

‘Rotten stink’ Pilsworth landfill site set to be allowed to expand operations

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 13:15

Rochdale dancers win national titles at UK wide competition

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 08:25

Parklife travel: What you need to know if you’re heading to Heaton Park this weekend

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 21:03

Everything you need to know about Parklife 2025: lineup, tickets, stage splits and travel advice

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 20:40

Former Rochdale police officer convicted of criminal damage and cocaine use in misconduct case

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 19:48

Gunshot fired at Middleton house as police seal off street

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 19:16

MP supports campaign to ban medically incapable drivers from the road

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 16:01

Former England cricketer to attend historic international match in Bury thanks to Rome encounter

Monday, 9 June 2025 19:15

Woman charged with murder after body of 84-year-old man found in Prestwich

Monday, 9 June 2025 18:07

Funeral parlour could be transformed into new homes

Monday, 9 June 2025 16:21

Bury Conservatives confirmed four ward selections ahead of 2026 local elections

Sunday, 8 June 2025 17:08

Police make arrest and seize drugs and valuables in a raid targeting organised crime

Sunday, 8 June 2025 12:55

ELR mourns passing of 93 year old volunteer ‘Godfather’ Bob Johnson

Friday, 6 June 2025 23:45

Bury North MP launches push for smartphone-free schools

Friday, 6 June 2025 17:05

Festival-goers urged to plan ahead as Parklife prepares to welcome 110,000 music fans

Friday, 6 June 2025 12:37

MP backs calls to fix legal loophole that resulted in fatal Whitworth crash

Friday, 6 June 2025 11:21

Residents believe that Labours promise for Middleton ‘township hub’ still missing as councillors praise crime drop and welfare success

Friday, 6 June 2025 10:29

Man arrested after serious crash following police pursuit in Rochdale

Friday, 6 June 2025 09:43

Bury Pride returns this weekend with all day celebration in town centre

Friday, 6 June 2025 09:29

Police cordon off Drake Street after multi-vehicle crash in Rochdale town centre

Thursday, 5 June 2025 20:09

Young Whitworth rugby talent aims for professional dream after international tour

Thursday, 5 June 2025 17:14

Bog standard crime as Illegal vapes and tobacco found under toilet at town shop

Thursday, 5 June 2025 17:03

Girls smash boundaries as Woodbank Cricket Club launches first ever under-9s team

Thursday, 5 June 2025 16:59

Major roof restoration under way at Hopwood Hall as heritage project gathers pace

Thursday, 5 June 2025 13:12

Chancellor announces £2.5bn transport boost for Greater Manchester, with tram-trains for Rochdale

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 20:02

Greater Manchester’s wins in transport deal

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 09:32

Up to 120 taxi drivers in Bury face ‘immediate suspension’

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 09:28

£3.2m bridge project begins in Radcliffe next week

Monday, 2 June 2025 21:09

Electricity firm wants to build battery energy storage plant on green belt site

Monday, 2 June 2025 21:05

Rainbow of hoodies honours brave Rochdale woman who inspired viral hospice fundraiser

Sunday, 1 June 2025 17:34

Rochdale great-grandad beats diabetes risk with five stone weight loss at age 76

Sunday, 1 June 2025 17:20

Over 300 arrests and 19 knives seized in week-long crackdown on knife crime across Greater Manchester

Sunday, 1 June 2025 17:13

Big science day returns to Rochdale this June with free family fun

Sunday, 1 June 2025 17:09