Local News Archive
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Man to appear in court over threats made to by-election candidate
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 18:20
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Bossman groomer cries in court after losing his teeth in prison
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 18:16
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Mill building in ruins after massive blaze which seriously injured firefighter
Monday, 29 September 2025 21:00
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“I now know my voice matters” as seven Rochdale grooming gang members face jail
Monday, 29 September 2025 20:49
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Hackers don’t care if you’re a one-man band or a big firm — they just want in
Monday, 29 September 2025 20:13
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Heywood PCSO wins emergency services award for tireless community work
Monday, 29 September 2025 12:15
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Rochdale curry house celebrates national award nomination from ‘Curry Oscars’
Monday, 29 September 2025 01:08
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Bee Network strikes suspended as unions consider revised pay offer
Sunday, 28 September 2025 22:45
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Emotional speeches and local legends honoured at Roch Valley Radio’s debut Community Hero Awards
Sunday, 28 September 2025 21:51
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Bury rekindles ties with twin town Tulle after years of disruption
Sunday, 28 September 2025 21:03
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Firefighter seriously injured as crews battle major blaze at Radcliffe’s Pioneer Mill
Sunday, 28 September 2025 20:38
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Amy Callaghan’s street art brings colour, culture and community pride to Rossendale
Sunday, 28 September 2025 19:09
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Car crashes into Heywood takeaway during police chase as building collapses
Sunday, 28 September 2025 13:33
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Part of Heywood building collapses after car crash in town centre
Sunday, 28 September 2025 11:03
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Car fire outside Littleborough home sparks police appeal
Sunday, 28 September 2025 10:55
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George Galloway detained under Terrorism Act at Gatwick after flight from Moscow
Saturday, 27 September 2025 18:56
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Andy Burnham gives update on leadership speculation
Thursday, 25 September 2025 20:02
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Volunteer litter pickers and civic pride groups ‘asked to pay own insurance costs’
Thursday, 25 September 2025 14:48
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Homes destroyed in massive gas explosion set to be rebuilt
Thursday, 25 September 2025 14:46
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Monday to Friday road closures on key town routes to last for NINE MONTHS
Thursday, 25 September 2025 14:45
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Inquiry to look into whether Manchester is becoming too posh
Thursday, 25 September 2025 14:43
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Tributes pour in for Bury journalist and author Neil Brandwood
Thursday, 25 September 2025 09:18
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Shut the bookies, save the pubs as locals to be handed power over Rochdale’s high streets
Thursday, 25 September 2025 00:01
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Cocky drug dealer who told police 'you’ll never catch me' jailed for eight years
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 23:33
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Rochdale man among twelve charged with terror offence after Palestine protest in Manchester
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 16:16
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Residents fight back with costed plan to stop mass demolition of Rochdale estates
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 09:56
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Joe Thompson mural unveiled at Crown Oil Arena in powerful tribute to Dale hero
Monday, 22 September 2025 23:11
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Heywood’s £20 million transformation begins with major public square revamp
Monday, 22 September 2025 14:15
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Heywood pupils walk into brand new classrooms as Space Zero redesigns Newhouse Academy
Monday, 22 September 2025 14:13
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Ten-day comedy takeover as Rochdale’s first festival of laughs hits the stage
Monday, 22 September 2025 11:39
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Man dies at Birch services as man found unresponsive in car
Sunday, 21 September 2025 16:57
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Elderly woman rescued from water in early morning Heywood emergency
Sunday, 21 September 2025 13:54
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Rochdale’s 406 bus returns tomorrow but with a limited timetable as strikes still causing disruption
Sunday, 21 September 2025 13:43
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Saturday, 20 September 2025 16:15
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Campaigners react to demolition legal challenge success
Saturday, 20 September 2025 16:13
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The courtroom where a 14-year-old was sentenced for stealing FOUR pigeons
Saturday, 20 September 2025 16:06
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Rehearsals underway for Hey Kids’ festive spectacular Nativity! The Musical
Saturday, 20 September 2025 14:54
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Rehearsals underway for Hey Kids’ festive spectacular Nativity! The Musical
Saturday, 20 September 2025 14:52
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New fire engine unveiled in Moss Side as Greater Manchester expands frontline fleet
Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:28
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Twins from Rochdale take their football dream nationwide with expanding coaching franchise
Friday, 19 September 2025 21:38
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Rochdale grooming scandal victim begged for help before taking her own life, inquest reveals
Friday, 19 September 2025 20:15
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Put your devices down as Rochdale opticians warn of screen dangers to children
Friday, 19 September 2025 12:48
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Heywood’s Venus Lounge and Little Hulton’s Spice & Spirits shine at Asian Restaurant Awards
Thursday, 18 September 2025 20:22
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School Trust drags in crisis PR as legal row with Tottington head David Yates deepens
Thursday, 18 September 2025 19:39
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United Utilities confirm long term fix for Hurstead Bus Stop sinkhole after years of disruption
Thursday, 18 September 2025 19:22
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Councillor will not be investigated after self-referring himself to standards board
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 20:44
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Wednesday, 17 September 2025 18:35
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Residents warned of battery danger after recycling lorry catches fire
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 18:24
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Details of train station overhaul revealed
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 17:11
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Dark, muddy graffiti strewn M60 underpass used by 70 children to get to school is set for a facelift
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 17:06
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Rochdale Town Hall’s old courtroom opens for public tours for the first time
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 13:51
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Derelict former takeaway could be turned into four bed HMO under new plans
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 13:33
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Sex offenders in North West prisons to face chemical castration drug trial
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 13:27
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Rochdale housing estate demolition halted after shock court ruling
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 20:42
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Family of Ricky Hatton pay tribute to the man who ‘had a heart as big as his smile’
Monday, 15 September 2025 10:52
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Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall visits town for album signing
Monday, 15 September 2025 01:55
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Black pudding flies as Ramsbottom’s world championships return in memory of Phil Taylor
Sunday, 14 September 2025 22:57
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Rochdale streets come alive as artists transform town in Common Walls festival
Sunday, 14 September 2025 20:04
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The town buzzing about it’s redevelopment plans
Saturday, 13 September 2025 19:07
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New Good Night Out Guide launched to help keep Greater Manchester nightlife safe
Friday, 12 September 2025 19:27
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Community invited to build giant wall of remembrance at Mill Gate for poppy appeal
Friday, 12 September 2025 19:17
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Therme Manchester construction begins on £450 million wellbeing resort
Friday, 12 September 2025 18:43
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New wedding venue planned for Middleton
Friday, 12 September 2025 17:30
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Norton Grange wedding coordinator named best in the North West
Friday, 12 September 2025 16:48
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Friday, 12 September 2025 14:31
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Council bosses in Bury call for taxi drivers working out-of-area to be BANNED
Friday, 12 September 2025 14:28
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Teenager wins first race just weeks after horror crash ends her season
Thursday, 11 September 2025 19:27
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GMP puts seized criminal cash to work for Greater Manchester communities
Thursday, 11 September 2025 19:06
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Manchester to be drenched by 17 hours of rain as Met Office warns of worsening weather
Thursday, 11 September 2025 18:44
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Operation Luca disrupts exploitation in Manchester city centre with hundreds of interventions
Thursday, 11 September 2025 18:37
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New specialist school opens in Heywood to support children with autism and communication needs
Thursday, 11 September 2025 18:28
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Three men arrested in Rochdale as police widen historic child sex abuse probe
Thursday, 11 September 2025 14:41
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It was supposed to open in 2023, now they want to go back to the drawing board
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 22:23
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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 22:21
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Bury to call time on social landlord Six Town Housing
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 20:37
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‘The stupidest idea’ one man said he’d heard in a long time scrapped
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 20:33
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Tool thieves to face tougher jail terms after Rochdale MP wins major legal reform
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 20:19
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Town that’s become signal deadspot to get 30m telecommunications mast
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 18:57
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New station entrance promises striking gateway into Rochdale
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 17:15
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Shared ownership homes released at £7.1 million Green View development in Middleton
Monday, 8 September 2025 14:04
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Man arrested after handbag robberies targeting lone women across Bury and Greater Manchester
Sunday, 7 September 2025 22:19
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New Christmas lights trail coming to Heaton Park this winter
Sunday, 7 September 2025 22:06
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Rain fails to dampen spirits at Heywood Charities Fete as crowds flock to Queen's Park
Sunday, 7 September 2025 21:48
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Elderly woman found dead outside Rochdale wedding venue as event cancelled
Sunday, 7 September 2025 15:09
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Thousands take part in Bury BID 10K and junior races as community spirit shines
Sunday, 7 September 2025 13:37
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Road closures and parking restrictions announced for Bury 10K Running Festival
Saturday, 6 September 2025 14:51
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Saturday, 6 September 2025 13:55
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The people living around the old asbestos site in Rochdale
Saturday, 6 September 2025 12:26
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No progress on new school despite shortage of spaces
Friday, 5 September 2025 16:31
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Arrest made after string of violent robberies targeting lone women in Greater Manchester
Friday, 5 September 2025 14:39
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New housing development on old school grounds approved
Friday, 5 September 2025 14:20
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From war veterans to walking footballers Rochdale shines in every corner
Friday, 5 September 2025 13:03
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Rochdale becomes open-air gallery as world-renowned muralists transform town centre
Friday, 5 September 2025 12:58
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Controversial sheep shelter plan approved
Friday, 5 September 2025 11:26
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Mass disruption to Bee Network as over 2,000 bus workers plan four-day strike
Friday, 5 September 2025 11:21
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Family pay tribute to Mohammed Isa who was murdered last month
Friday, 5 September 2025 11:17
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Sit back and enjoy the view as Rochdale unveils outdoor gallery in town hall square
Thursday, 4 September 2025 12:50
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Taxis working ‘out-of-area’ should be banned, Burnham to tell ministers
Thursday, 4 September 2025 09:46
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Rochdale Town Hall to host family rave with Big Fish Little Fish this September
Thursday, 4 September 2025 09:27
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Exam results show steady success for Rochdale students
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 22:44
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Couch to court as Rochdale man fined for fly-tipping sofa
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 22:43
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‘Phantom cr*pper’ leaves country park users disgusted
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 16:53
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Man found guilty of manslaughter after fatal stabbing at New Year party in Rochdale
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 15:40
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Legal battle over Hopwood Hall launched
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 14:43
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Councillors to visit mosque during Friday prayers ahead of decision on new, larger building
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 14:37
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Darnhill and Heywood ABC celebrates youth boxing success while fighting to raise £300k for new hub
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 08:58
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‘Rule change at graveyard has made me consider moving my daughter – it’s heartbreaking’
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 08:33
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Tottington High School leadership update as students return for new term
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 14:11
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MP slams Manchester Airport’s ‘confusing’ online fines as families hit with unfair charges
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 12:15
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Prestwich actor celebrates awards success as amateur dramatics keeps theatre dreams alive
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 12:09
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Rochdale Council blocks resident’s bid to cut branches from protected oak tree
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 08:41
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Rush hour chaos as two crashes clog M60, M61 and M62
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 08:12
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Bury’s first Christmas parade to light up The Rock with live music and radio broadcast
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 00:55
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Crown Oil Arena sleep out raises thousands to help end homelessness in Rochdale
Monday, 1 September 2025 23:35
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The seven Bee Network bus changes affecting five boroughs and 150,000 passengers announced
Monday, 1 September 2025 21:54
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New mosque plans set to transform Rochdale landmark
Monday, 1 September 2025 21:15
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Families left heartbroken as churchyard rules force removal of grave tributes
Monday, 1 September 2025 16:26
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350 homes and park and ride plans for 60 acres of green belt just yards from hard shoulder of M66
Monday, 1 September 2025 16:14
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Huge flood defence scheme progresses
Monday, 1 September 2025 16:11
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Huge 91m mast to be built later this month as part of Scout Moor II wind farm
Monday, 1 September 2025 16:08
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Assistance dog charity appeals for Rochdale volunteers as new training hub opens
Monday, 1 September 2025 11:51
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