Local News Archive

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