Local News Archive

Labour confirm Angeliki Stogia as their candidate for Gorton and Denton by-election.

Saturday, 31 January 2026 13:47

Rape suspect arrested in Manchester after Live Facial Recognition alert

Saturday, 31 January 2026 11:26

Green Party announce Hannah Spencer as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Friday, 30 January 2026 14:26

Nigel Farage visits Gorton and Denton following the announcement of Reform’s Candidate

Friday, 30 January 2026 14:18

Rochdale streets lit up by powerful stories in immersive after-dark experience

Friday, 30 January 2026 10:53

GMP chief constable knighted for transformative policing leadership

Friday, 30 January 2026 10:38

Works completed at Pilsworth McDonald’s

Thursday, 29 January 2026 19:57

Early bird tickets are being released for 2026 Rochdale Feel Good Festival

Thursday, 29 January 2026 17:05

Record-breaking toy appeal brings festive cheer to over 2,700 Rochdale children

Thursday, 29 January 2026 16:52

Rochdale AFC kicks off football project to support people experiencing homelessness

Thursday, 29 January 2026 16:49

Bury Blind Society hosts Love at First Serve to showcase sport for the visually impaired

Thursday, 29 January 2026 16:33

The major project for homes, roads and tram extension

Thursday, 29 January 2026 15:14

Man found dead in water at Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Thursday, 29 January 2026 14:32

Emergency services respond to incident at Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Thursday, 29 January 2026 13:53

Man sentenced for antisemitic social media post hours after deadly Manchester synagogue terror attack

Thursday, 29 January 2026 11:52

Plans submitted to build new home in historic farmhouse garden

Thursday, 29 January 2026 08:58

Radcliffe woman sentenced over £13,000 cannabis farm and cocaine possession

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:54

Inspectors raise concerns over leadership and learner development at Bury Adult Learning Service

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:51

Circus Spectacular brings thrills and laughter to Middleton Arena this February

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:06

Millions approved for Rochdale community projects

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:01

New right for rape survivors to challenge dropped cases launches in North West

Thursday, 29 January 2026 00:42

Social care worker honoured after saving life of injured police officer

Thursday, 29 January 2026 00:31

Mayor praises Rochdale firms and community spirit in New Year column

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 23:54

Cancer choir calls for new members as rehearsals resume in Bolton

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 23:08

Heywood man says GMP ‘still covering up’ five years after violent incident

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:37

Lack of cash prompts Greater Manchester policing fears as Andy Burnham hits out at Government

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 18:11

Reform reports Labour to police over alleged misleading by election video

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 17:34

We asked 73 voters if they still back Andy Burnham – this is what they said

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 17:22

Middleton man found guilty of manslaughter after teen killed in driveway crash

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 16:59

Labour deputy leader launches by-election campaign

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 16:33

Eamonn O'Brien confirmed as one of the final two Labour candidates in the Gorton and Denton by-election

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 16:03

Rochdale’s soundtrack reborn as new album and concert celebrate town’s music legacy

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 11:24

Rochdale’s MP meets Holocaust survivor as borough honours Memorial Day

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 11:10

Divine Aikbekean’s transformation from troubled teen to Muay Thai champion

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 10:56

Long-serving shopping centre boss retires after nearly 16 years in Bury

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 10:04

Rochdale Paedophile who abused child in Whitworth avoids prison

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 08:08

Seven fined for fly-tipping and littering across borough

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 07:58

Heywood Civic reopens as cultural hub after major revamp

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 07:56

Green Party leader rallied supporters in Gorton and Denton by election campaign

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 20:37

Three Bury residents awarded Freedom of the Borough for decades of public service

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 19:55

James Frith MP backs expansion of review rights for rape and sexual assault cases in Bury North

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 19:51

Rochdale MP’s Commons pub plea goes viral as Government confirms support package

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 19:45

Bury Council report highlights how everyday places shape local health

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 19:39

Reform UK candidate says voters are ‘angry’ over HMOs, crime and decline of high streets

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 19:38

New party announces local election candidates after political rift

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 17:59

Five councillors on Labour’s long list for Gorton and Denton

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 15:33

Matt Goodwin announced as Reform candidate in Gorton and Denton

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 15:31

Another Rochdale store shut down over illegal tobacco sales

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 11:10

Eamonn O’Brien applies for Labour selection in Gorton and Denton

Monday, 26 January 2026 20:44

Andy Burnham block could shape Labour’s future, says political expert

Monday, 26 January 2026 18:03

GMP chief backs 'FBI-style' National Police Service in long-overdue reform

Monday, 26 January 2026 18:00

Burnham’s next steps laid out as he will appear before four committees in wake of by-election block

Monday, 26 January 2026 17:41

Man charged after arson attack at Bury house

Monday, 26 January 2026 12:04

Burnham issues message to MPs after Gorton and Denton decision

Monday, 26 January 2026 11:58

Burnham has "full focus" on Mayor of Greater Manchester role

Monday, 26 January 2026 10:45

Man arrested after four-vehicle crash in police chase

Monday, 26 January 2026 09:34

Council urges redesign of mosque plans on Milkstone Road

Monday, 26 January 2026 09:27

Housing landlord secures huge £55m funding

Sunday, 25 January 2026 20:16

Major milestone in Prestwich travel hub project

Sunday, 25 January 2026 20:14

Andy Burnham expresses frustration over Labour NEC ruling

Sunday, 25 January 2026 19:52

Endless frustration as Littleborough traffic goes from bad to worse

Sunday, 25 January 2026 17:24

Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's NEC

Sunday, 25 January 2026 12:15

Andy Burnham’s most memorable moments as mayor

Saturday, 24 January 2026 17:48

The deputy mayor who could stand in as Andy Burnham seeks Westminster seat

Saturday, 24 January 2026 17:35

Andy Burnham confirms bid to return as MP for Gorton and Denton

Saturday, 24 January 2026 17:25

Arrest made after suspected arson at Bury home

Friday, 23 January 2026 19:59

Featured: Rochdale’s First Poet Laureate Turns Borough into Canvas of Poetry

Friday, 23 January 2026 16:08

Rochdale grooming trial collapses after jurors breach court rules

Friday, 23 January 2026 12:31

Plan for 1,000 homes in Heywood takes step forward

Thursday, 22 January 2026 21:02

From salon to HMO under new plans for Rochdale town centre property

Thursday, 22 January 2026 20:53

Rochdale RSPCA appeals for community support to continue vital animal rescue work

Thursday, 22 January 2026 20:34

The resignation that could change Greater Manchester forever

Thursday, 22 January 2026 18:21

Andrew Gwynne resigns as an MP

Thursday, 22 January 2026 16:25

Reform councillor sole opponent as Bury’s councillor backs early years motion

Thursday, 22 January 2026 16:00

Andy Burnham says he was in the dark over reports of Andrew Gwynne deal

Thursday, 22 January 2026 13:21

Andrew Gwynne reportedly set to step down as Gorton and Denton MP amid renewed Burnham speculation

Thursday, 22 January 2026 11:49

Photography exhibition opens in Rochdale to mark 25 years since KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 18:06

Tudor Court care home pilots smart sensor technology to improve resident safety

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 18:03

Legal battle over Hopwood Hall Estate to be decided in High Court this spring

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 09:28

New mural 'Healey Angel' unveiled as tribute to mental health and community strength

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:55

Rochdale's Curtain Theatre set for makeover

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 12:54

New ‘gather and grow’ garden coming to Birch Hill Hospital

Monday, 19 January 2026 17:15

Council tax expected to rise by 4.99% in Rochdale this year

Monday, 19 January 2026 17:10

Young singer takes home Girlguiding talent title after surprise win

Monday, 19 January 2026 15:46

Bus unveiled to commemorate Arena Bombing victim

Monday, 19 January 2026 14:27

Bury Council proposes takeaway restrictions

Monday, 19 January 2026 14:09

Search for casualties after fire at former Heywood pub

Sunday, 18 January 2026 20:38

Plans for derelict pub sparks fears

Saturday, 17 January 2026 20:19

Police issue dispersal order across Greater Manchester to prevent dangerous car meets

Saturday, 17 January 2026 19:44

Ferringo Fest’s final show smashes target and honours Steve’s legacy

Saturday, 17 January 2026 14:40

Heywood takeaway lifts hygiene score from zero to four stars after inspection

Friday, 16 January 2026 17:20

Crunch meeting to decide on 199-home development looms

Friday, 16 January 2026 16:22

Inclusive rugby group at Rochdale Mayfield continues to grow with new players always welcome

Friday, 16 January 2026 16:17

Roch Valley Radio awarded £20,000 National Lottery grant to boost community impact

Friday, 16 January 2026 15:56

Discount warehouse in Rochdale draws objections but set for approval

Friday, 16 January 2026 15:40

How each council ranked in dealing with potholes

Friday, 16 January 2026 09:22

Vintage Worx shows how a grassroots group can lead real local change

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:18

Tributes pour in for ‘deeply respected and passionate’ community football hero

Thursday, 15 January 2026 22:28

New offices near town centre could bring 250 jobs

Thursday, 15 January 2026 17:03

Empty pub once run by a celebrity chef will be transformed into a nursery

Thursday, 15 January 2026 17:02

Flooding on M60 sparks morning traffic chaos in Heywood and Middleton

Thursday, 15 January 2026 10:01

New emergency housing in town centre

Thursday, 15 January 2026 09:51

Chadderton town hall offering a ‘free’ wedding for a lucky couple

Thursday, 15 January 2026 09:50

Urgent call from LEAF Events as future of Littleborough festivals hangs in the balance

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:58

SUEZ team exceeds target with 210 trees planted in Rochdale

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 23:55

Rochdale teen earns prestigious Dojo Instructor title after completing coaching programme

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 19:45

UNICEF praises Rochdale Council for progress on infant feeding and parenting support

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 17:59

Poetry that packs a punch as Rochdale Poet Laureate hosts live spoken word events

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 17:56

Lorry driver jailed for crash that killed two Ryanair pilots on M62

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 17:53

Man ordered to pay council £18,000 over false pothole claim

Monday, 12 January 2026 21:43

Heywood takeaway given lowest possible food hygiene rating

Saturday, 10 January 2026 18:10

New pavement parking powers welcomed by GM

Saturday, 10 January 2026 18:04

Andy Burnham defends handling of grooming gang scandal

Saturday, 10 January 2026 17:57

Longfield Centre traders told to move out ahead of demolition

Saturday, 10 January 2026 17:54

The dangers outside a school without a lollipop lady

Saturday, 10 January 2026 17:50

New mortgage savings offer relief to local families as rates fall below 4%

Saturday, 10 January 2026 15:53

Norden in Bloom wins fifth Gold and top town honour in RHS competition

Saturday, 10 January 2026 15:32

FCHO secures £110 million to build 600 new affordable homes and upgrade thousands more

Saturday, 10 January 2026 15:30

Rochdale Masters Rugby League recruiting new players ahead of pre-season

Saturday, 10 January 2026 15:25

KFOR +25 a Rochdale exhibition marks 25 years of peacekeeping in Kosovo

Saturday, 10 January 2026 12:19

Ukulele loan scheme launched at Langley Library to strike a chord with locals

Saturday, 10 January 2026 12:03

Rochdale Council confirms resignation of chief executive James Binks

Friday, 9 January 2026 15:52

Crown Oil Arena pitch rebuild enters final phase ahead of Truro clash

Thursday, 8 January 2026 19:25

Roch Valley Radio presenter goes viral as daughter’s video racks up 3.5 million views

Thursday, 8 January 2026 15:25

Greater Manchester urged to check before travelling as Storm Goretti set to bring snow

Thursday, 8 January 2026 13:51

"I was fined £60 by Metrolink after they said I paid in full – it’s just confusing"

Thursday, 8 January 2026 13:44

Councillors to consider next steps in investigation following Rochdale Council chief executive suspension

Thursday, 8 January 2026 13:04

Rochdale MP hails new road safety strategy

Thursday, 8 January 2026 11:41

Albert Matthews butchers at Bury Market closes after three generations amid rising costs

Thursday, 8 January 2026 11:38

New milestone hit on major energy project

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 16:53

Closures at Big Lamp Roundabout

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 21:05

Kingsway Park High School closed on Wednesday 7 January

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 17:33

Animal welfare reforms welcomed in Rochdale as new government strategy unveiled

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 12:23

Market Street closure for five months begins

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 07:32

'There's a 14-year-old girl with a man in the hotel, and we need the police to come'

Monday, 5 January 2026 20:52

Man in his 20s arrested after two seriously injured in Wardle bus stop crash

Monday, 5 January 2026 12:25

Police cordon in place at Norton Grange Hotel and Spa

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:29

LIVE: Snow updates, traffic and travel for the 'first day back' in 2026

Monday, 5 January 2026 07:09

M60 closed near Prestwich after multi-vehicle crash saw two rushed to hospital

Sunday, 4 January 2026 19:42

Multiple pedestrians seriously injured after car hits bus stop on Wardle Road

Sunday, 4 January 2026 15:09

Woman injured after fall from M66 bridge in Bury

Sunday, 4 January 2026 12:55

M66 traffic stopped southbound due to ongoing Police incident

Saturday, 3 January 2026 17:52

Snow and ice warning extended across Greater Manchester

Saturday, 3 January 2026 11:49

Three custody officers hospitalised after Manchester Airport incident

Friday, 2 January 2026 17:20

Man charged with murder after Joe Burton, 23, stabbed in Bury

Friday, 2 January 2026 13:22

Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in Bury

Friday, 2 January 2026 09:30

Fire crews tackle commercial building fire on Rooley Moor Road in Rochdale

Thursday, 1 January 2026 20:00

Man arrested after three seriously injured in Middleton assault

Thursday, 1 January 2026 13:36

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Bury

Thursday, 1 January 2026 13:11