Local News Archive

Transformational town regeneration one step closer

Thursday, 31 July 2025 16:17

New 74-bed care home could bring jobs and specialist dementia support to Rochdale

Thursday, 31 July 2025 16:15

Mayor’s donation brings hope to Rochdale family facing cancer battle

Thursday, 31 July 2025 11:54

Major canal-side estate could bring 127 new homes to Castleton and it's about to get the green light

Thursday, 31 July 2025 11:42

Heywood tenant evicted after homophobic abuse, drug use and electricity tampering

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 18:15

Council expected to be £17m down in three years

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 15:55

Scout Moor II would be the UK’s biggest onshore wind farm as plans are tabled

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 15:50

Bury’s children’s services praised for major improvements in latest Ofsted report

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 12:10

Council leader backs completion of 30 affordable homes in Whitefield

Monday, 28 July 2025 11:13

Rochdale man jailed for historic child sex offences after victims break decades of silence

Sunday, 27 July 2025 15:09

Protected alleyway named best in Rochdale for eighth year in a row

Saturday, 26 July 2025 13:56

I walked through the ‘eyesore’ pedestrian tunnel under the M60 and it was so grim I nearly didn’t make it to the other side

Friday, 25 July 2025 17:03

Playground will finally be built

Friday, 25 July 2025 16:32

Buy in bulk, queue in bulk as Costco customers stuck in 70-minute car park crawl

Friday, 25 July 2025 13:46

Rochdale’s musicians invited to reimagine iconic tracks from the town’s rich music past

Friday, 25 July 2025 09:35

New health centre in town’s empty former library will replace medical buildings

Thursday, 24 July 2025 16:58

Man charged with murder after teenage boy killed in Middleton e-bike collision

Thursday, 24 July 2025 16:35

Former Conservative leader in Rochdale joins Reform

Thursday, 24 July 2025 10:29

Star-studded comedy night to honour Rochdale music legacy and raise funds for JAMM

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 17:12

Teen boy named as murder investigation continues in Middleton after fatal e-bike crash

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 15:49

Thirteen Rochdale parks win top Green Flag status for 2025

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 09:18

Rochdale brewers join forces to create new beer for Town of Culture year

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 09:11

Officers arrest man on suspicion of murder after teenage boy, 15, dies in Middleton collision

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 16:21

Takeaway faces licence review after what police found above missing staircase

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 16:05

Fears unused library could be lost if nothing is done

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 16:04

Illegal goods and ‘bogus businesses’ hurting the high street

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 13:39

Norden Family Hub reopens with £115,000 upgrade to better support SEND families

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 12:48

Beloved grassland at centre of controversy to get makeover

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 10:09

Bury’s food festival defies the rain with a world of flavour and friendly chaos

Monday, 21 July 2025 12:23

Fairytales meet finance in Rochdale as pupils take starring role in money-saving drama

Monday, 21 July 2025 11:40

Final Oasis homecoming ends safely with lowest arrest tally despite motorway closure

Monday, 21 July 2025 07:44

M60 chaos after fatal incident causes full closure until midnight

Sunday, 20 July 2025 22:00

Rochdale’s classic car show brings crowds, community and a win for ‘Vanessa’ the Morris Minor

Sunday, 20 July 2025 19:33

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in M60 tragedy near Heaton Park

Sunday, 20 July 2025 18:20

Enough is enough as Rochdale protests grooming gang scandal in town centre

Saturday, 19 July 2025 21:27

Sea Cadet Officer in Rochdale honoured with Royal commendation for exceptional service

Friday, 18 July 2025 19:26

Milnrow childminder retires after caring for more than 1,000 Rochdale children in 45-year career

Friday, 18 July 2025 19:18

Family pays tribute to biker Andrew Peak after fatal M60 crash near Stockport

Friday, 18 July 2025 16:46

‘Help us get Liam and Noel back’ as ‘Heartbroken’ charity appeals for return of Oasis artwork taken from theatre

Friday, 18 July 2025 14:32

Geography students get a taste of green careers on field trip to United Utilities HQ

Friday, 18 July 2025 14:27

Mersey Drive Year 6 take final bow in show-stopping Cinderella and Rockerfella performance

Friday, 18 July 2025 12:33

Bury FC have the last laugh after Noel Gallagher’s Heaton Park dig

Friday, 18 July 2025 06:45

Salaam BCR’s radio Bury broadcast leads to Ofcom ruling over antisemitic content

Thursday, 17 July 2025 23:41

Prestwich Aldi may keep its Oasis ‘Aldeh’ sign as fans push for a permanent tribute

Thursday, 17 July 2025 23:22

Rochdale MP renews fight to deport grooming gang after Pakistan flights resume

Thursday, 17 July 2025 22:04

Rochdale Comedy Festival launches with ten days of top talent

Thursday, 17 July 2025 21:39

Mid-week Oasis concert sees 12 arrests but no major incidents reported

Thursday, 17 July 2025 00:32

Healthwatch Rochdale warns of 'devastating blow' after government confirms plans to scrap patient watchdog

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 17:19

Prominent offices overlooking bus station and shopping centre set to become ‘high-end’ flats

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 14:45

New bridge at Metrolink stop first stage in £80M redevelopment of ‘out of date’ transport interchange

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 14:44

BBC must answer serious questions over Gregg Wallace complaints, says Rochdale MP

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 09:32

Academy trust denies claims of suspending teacher ‘due to having ADHD’

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 14:57

‘We will not tolerate abuse’: Council restricts social media responses after ‘insulting’ comments

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 12:32

Talented 12-year-old wins place at top dance school

Monday, 14 July 2025 21:53

Man jailed for 13 years after decade-long campaign of child sexual abuse exposed

Monday, 14 July 2025 21:43

Newhouse Academy bans skirts for good as furious parents slam 'woke' uniform overhaul

Monday, 14 July 2025 14:33

Full list of tram disruption

Monday, 14 July 2025 12:42

Rochdale Riverside’s top shopping hacks to stretch your summer budget

Monday, 14 July 2025 09:56

Night buses to connect Rochdale and Bury with Manchester as Bee Network expands

Sunday, 13 July 2025 22:35

Young musicians shine at Rochdale Music Service’s Summer Sizzler concert

Sunday, 13 July 2025 21:40

Teen and man in 20s arrested after horror crash near Slattocks

Sunday, 13 July 2025 19:23

Four ‘XL Bully’ dogs seized after Bury man hospitalised in suspected dog attack

Sunday, 13 July 2025 18:15

Vikings, brass bands and summer fun at this year’s Littleborough Rushbearing Festival

Sunday, 13 July 2025 10:09

First weekend of Oasis Heaton Park gigs sees over 100,000 fans and just 15 arrests

Sunday, 13 July 2025 09:53

First Oasis gig at Heaton Park ends safely despite arrests and drone breaches

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:16

Old pub could be converted into new flats

Friday, 11 July 2025 16:43

Startling images show low reservoir levels as hosepipe ban begins across the Pennines

Friday, 11 July 2025 16:42

Residents surrender weapons in Rochdale and Heywood during knife crime campaign

Friday, 11 July 2025 14:52

Massive police operation as 300,000 Oasis fans head to Heaton Park reunion gigs

Friday, 11 July 2025 09:14

No to 3am ‘Oasis shows’ booze licence for coffee shop a ‘stone’s throw’ from Heaton Park

Thursday, 10 July 2025 20:38

Work begins soon on £13 million expansion for special school

Thursday, 10 July 2025 20:35

Middleton house fire leaves homes evacuated and street sealed off as fire crews battle blaze

Thursday, 10 July 2025 17:19

Four arrested after knife incident leaves man injured in Prestwich

Thursday, 10 July 2025 16:59

Two nine-year-olds elected as Rochdale’s new children’s champions

Thursday, 10 July 2025 15:50

Final chance to book Rochdale AFC summer soccer camps as spaces fill fast

Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:58

Steve Coogan says Middleton deserves more than gentrification as he backs new Mayoral Development

Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:42

Five arrests after police raid suspected Rochdale chop shop in crackdown on stolen vans

Thursday, 10 July 2025 11:48

Defibrillator installed on Holcombe Moor in memory of local dad Andy Haines

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 22:17

Dale to kick off 2025/26 National League campaign away at Boreham Wood

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 13:17

These Oasis tunes could save your life

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 10:40

Line-up announced for 2025 Feel Good Family Picnics across the borough

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 22:38

Shop fined after stocking alcohol despite licence ban

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 20:34

Kindness campaign earns Mill Gate silver at global awards

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 20:23

Colourscape countdown is on, get read to walk through a rainbow in Rochdale this weekend

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 18:39

Labour MP backs summer police surge to clean up Bury town centres

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 16:26

Hyper-local party becomes first in Greater Manchester to become official council opposition

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 15:56

Stress related absences push Rochdale Council’s sick pay bill close to £3m

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 14:44

Simister Island project gets green light

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 14:08

Local students’ artwork chosen for charity thank you cards

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 10:26

Local MP wants men to share honest experiences of NHS care and mental health support

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 09:17

Safari puppet spectacle draws thousands to Heywood in climate change callout

Monday, 7 July 2025 17:08

Three huge masts planned for Middleton

Monday, 7 July 2025 14:12

Hopwood Hall College to get £4.8m revamp of historic building

Monday, 7 July 2025 14:01

First affordable homes handed over in Middleton as £7.1m housing scheme begins delivery

Monday, 7 July 2025 11:16

Town hall tour kicks off MP’s new summer school for local teens

Monday, 7 July 2025 11:10

Serious collision on M62 leaves woman in hospital as police appeal for witnesses

Monday, 7 July 2025 08:19

Wine, cheese and charity as The Oxford Pub raises over £600 for The Gem Appeal

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:19

Rochdale says goodbye to pub legend as Flying Horse co-owner steps down after 16 years

Sunday, 6 July 2025 23:11

“Gallagher Brothers Pension Fund” Oasis gigs slammed after plans were kept secret from the council

Saturday, 5 July 2025 20:23

Osaka-Manchester link celebrated as R17 hosts Japanese delegation in international trade boost

Saturday, 5 July 2025 18:10

Power cut and two fireballs seen during explosion in Ainsworth

Saturday, 5 July 2025 17:55

Mayor joins Bamford Academy breakfast club as part of government pilot

Friday, 4 July 2025 22:28

Bolton hosts major counter-terrorism event to boost local security

Friday, 4 July 2025 10:48

Local youth transform Rochdale Mind’s Listening Lounge into calming sanctuary

Friday, 4 July 2025 10:41

Planning saga over 19th century pub rages on

Thursday, 3 July 2025 19:54

Vet issues grim warning over deadly risks of unrestrained pets in cars

Thursday, 3 July 2025 19:50

Touchstones redevelopment hit by major delays

Thursday, 3 July 2025 19:43

Pink party bus turns heads at Whitworth prom night

Thursday, 3 July 2025 19:08

Sunshine, street food and sounds as Rochdale's Street Eat returned in sizzling style

Thursday, 3 July 2025 19:04

Rochcare tops North West’s fastest growing small business list with care sector success

Thursday, 3 July 2025 18:56

Work starts on new fire station that ‘community will be proud of’

Thursday, 3 July 2025 16:08

Huge industrial site planned for Heywood

Thursday, 3 July 2025 16:07

‘Minimum dress standards’ should be implemented for Oasis gigs, ‘concerned resident’ claims

Thursday, 3 July 2025 15:03

GMP chief ‘sleeps well’ after grooming report

Thursday, 3 July 2025 13:35

Rochdale launches free parenting support app for families

Thursday, 3 July 2025 11:19

Child abuse report findings as GMP still face issues in fighting ‘devastating’ exploitation

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:27

Harriers conquer Coast to Coast with 192-mile continuous relay across three national parks

Thursday, 3 July 2025 07:54

Rochdale teen takes gold in MMA Ireland nationals and eyes world title

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 22:08

Veterans’ charity awards council gold for backing armed forces

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 15:14

Oasis Heaton Park comeback sparks major public transport plan for 300,000 fans

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 09:58

Police hunt suspects after fans storm pitch in Rochdale semi-final chaos

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 09:21

‘We’re heartbroken’ as local cat rescue facing closure after £17k vet bill crisis

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 23:31

Bury Tory leader quits in fury over ‘disgraceful’ fraudster appointment and party’s moral collapse

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 17:04

Man charged after car damage and assaults in Middleton town centre

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 14:36

Deputy leader Cllr Jo Lancaster resigns from Bury Conservatives over ‘toxic’ treatment of colleague

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 12:25

Conservative councillor quits over 'petty revenge' and 'ethical failings' in Bury Federation

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 12:16

Bury councillor Luis McBriar quits Conservatives to sit as independent after ‘cronies and vendettas’ row

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 11:24