Local News Archive
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Lodge Mill fire destroys historic Middleton site as community launches urgent fundraiser
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 23:11
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Rochdale woman organises Easter gifts and performance for dementia hub residents
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 18:34
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New Polish academy opens in Rochdale to support language and culture
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 08:45
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Solar panels installed at Rochdale schools and family hubs to cut energy costs
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 08:35
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Green space launch planned at Langley allotments this Saturday
Monday, 30 March 2026 16:32
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Monday, 30 March 2026 16:07
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Monday, 30 March 2026 15:48
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National town of culture bid expected from Rochdale
Monday, 30 March 2026 15:46
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Man found dead on land near Bury New Road in Heywood
Monday, 30 March 2026 07:48
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Monday, 30 March 2026 07:43
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Major wind farm scheme should not be impacted by major fire
Monday, 30 March 2026 07:42
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Seven Sisters block evacuated due to water leak
Monday, 30 March 2026 07:40
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Firefighters tackle large mill blaze in Middleton as residents warned to stay indoors
Sunday, 29 March 2026 10:35
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High Sheriff praises Rochdale volunteers as demand for support rises
Saturday, 28 March 2026 12:25
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Work begins on 33 new apartments near Rochdale railway station
Friday, 27 March 2026 17:02
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Rochdale couple mark 50 years of fostering more than 300 children
Friday, 27 March 2026 17:00
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Tony Walsh joins Rochdale poets to launch community anthology
Friday, 27 March 2026 10:12
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Five arrested following shooting on Beswicke Royds Street in Rochdale
Thursday, 26 March 2026 16:08
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Social prescribing service in Bury supports thousands of patients with community based care
Thursday, 26 March 2026 15:47
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Weaving Words anthology launched at Rochdale in Rhyme event
Thursday, 26 March 2026 15:03
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People not cleaning up after their dogs will be hit with fine under new rules
Thursday, 26 March 2026 06:48
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New indoor padel facility coming to Rochdale
Thursday, 26 March 2026 06:47
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Block of flats and houses planned for Kirkholt estate
Thursday, 26 March 2026 06:45
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Young actors take centre stage in Antigone production at Ramsbottom theatre
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 17:09
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School Dancers to head over to Blackpool to compete after winning competition in Blackburn
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 17:07
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Whitworth Community High School win Rochdale Music Service High School Choir of the Year Competition
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 17:05
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Middleton businesses respond after making the minimum wage underpayment list
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 17:00
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Rochdale MP backs campaign with TV star to push for tougher online safety rules for children
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 16:57
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Government approves £20m regeneration plan for Heywood
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 16:55
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Middleton man to walk 348 miles for British Heart Foundation after family health battle
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 11:54
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Youth centres in Rochdale set for upgrades after new funding secured
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 11:46
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Langley streets and park named in honour of local soldiers after dedication service
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 11:43
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Greater Manchester Housing First worker joins European training programme
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:57
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Students take to the slopes on Austria skiing trip
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:48
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Bury North MP visits award winning site manager at Walmersley housing development
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:25
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Monthly artisan market launched in Middleton town centre
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:23
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£3.2m investment to expand special educational needs school places in Rochdale
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:21
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Rochdale children celebrated at World Book Day awards event
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:18
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Mill Gate loo leads the way with top national award and three special honours
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 01:04
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Middleton mum praises life changing school attendance support in Rochdale
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 10:49
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Huge wildfire breaks out at Scout Moor as flames seen for miles
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:30
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First-person experience of car setting on fire & fire crew response
Friday, 20 March 2026 20:54
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Tribute paid to Oldham man who died after three vehicle collision in Royton
Thursday, 19 March 2026 20:48
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Bee Network bus changes to boost services in Bury and Rochdale
Thursday, 19 March 2026 11:08
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Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2026 with Ash and Starsailor
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 12:03
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Two men arrested after Rochdale shooting as police continue investigation
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 09:06
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Rochdale council invests £900000 to expand children’s homes for young people with complex needs
Monday, 16 March 2026 18:33
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Community Iftar brings Rochdale organisations and residents together at Unity House
Monday, 16 March 2026 18:24
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Tony Walsh to host Rochdale poetry event celebrating town’s cultural year
Monday, 16 March 2026 17:12
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Rochdale theatre company tours schools programme tackling child criminal exploitation
Monday, 16 March 2026 17:09
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All seven dogs recovered after van theft
Monday, 16 March 2026 17:05
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Creative messages for mums go on display at The Rock for Mother’s Day
Monday, 16 March 2026 16:58
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Rochdale Music Stories presents Kenion Street at Heywood Civic
Monday, 16 March 2026 16:47
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Six-bed HMO approved despite local anger
Sunday, 15 March 2026 19:11
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Councillor Ashley Dearnley looks back on his 44 years of service
Sunday, 15 March 2026 19:09
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Two men jailed after masked burglary at Radcliffe home while mother and child were inside
Friday, 13 March 2026 18:46
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Major police operation in Rochdale leads to 41 arrests and large drug seizures
Friday, 13 March 2026 18:38
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New Littleborough family hub planned as work on £2.9m project progresses
Thursday, 12 March 2026 19:54
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Row erupts over claims Tottington Facebook group removed posts about by election candidate
Thursday, 12 March 2026 13:14
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Councillors raise concerns over strike dispute at St Cuthbert’s High School in Rochdale
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 15:36
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Rochdale MP calls on Travelodge to strengthen hotel security after guest assaulted in room
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 10:22
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What is really happening at the former soap star’s home in Heywood
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 20:13
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Green Party selects Tottington resident Chloe King as candidate for Bury by election
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 17:38
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Bury pub The Blue Bell unveils £400,000 refurbishment with new fireplaces and expanded space
Monday, 9 March 2026 15:16
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New McDonald’s drive-thru refused on health grounds
Monday, 9 March 2026 13:10
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Rochdale home buyers invited to explore new homes at Silver Hill Manor event
Monday, 9 March 2026 10:36
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Charity in Bury appeals for help after Henry Hoover stolen from community project
Saturday, 7 March 2026 12:27
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Candidates confirmed for Tottington by election
Friday, 6 March 2026 20:49
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Reform UK selects George Martin as candidate for Tottington by election
Friday, 6 March 2026 20:41
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Friday, 6 March 2026 18:32
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New padel club approved for Rochdale
Friday, 6 March 2026 18:30
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Schools across the borough celebrate World Book Day with costumes and reading events
Friday, 6 March 2026 18:12
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Police appeal for witnesses after 19 year old shot in Rochdale street
Thursday, 5 March 2026 20:51
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Man taken to hospital after reported shooting in Rochdale street
Thursday, 5 March 2026 17:36
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🟥 LIVE: Reports of serious incident in Rochdale amid major emergency service presence
Thursday, 5 March 2026 17:22
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OMD to play first ever Rochdale show at Town Hall Square this summer
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:33
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Road safety improvements under way in Kirkholt
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:31
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More than 90 percent of Bury pupils offered first choice secondary school for September
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:27
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Greater Manchester schools add green playground spaces to help manage rainwater
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:19
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Langley streets and park to be dedicated in memory of three former soldiers
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:17
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Whitefield neighbours launch Bury’s second Right to Grow community growing project
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:15
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Prestwich Library to relocate to Phoenix Centre during regeneration works
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 23:13
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Suspected grenades found at unoccupied property on Manchester Road in Rochdale
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 22:37
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Bartender has alcohol license revoked due to drink driving
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 18:01
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Radcliffe child sex offender jailed for life after abusing five children
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 17:06
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Conservatives select Emma Lee as candidate for Tottington by election
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 11:17
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Bowlee car boot sale returns for the 2026 season
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 11:15
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Inside the major refurbishment transforming Tenpin Rochdale
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 11:02
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Former Middleton pub could reopen as convenience store after closure
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 10:50
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Councillors raise concern over Riverside Housing sale of social homes in Middleton
Monday, 2 March 2026 22:04
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Heywood community raises £1799.65 as Donna Dolan shaves hair for Macmillan
Monday, 2 March 2026 19:35
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Monday, 2 March 2026 19:16
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Rochdale families urged to shape national consultation on keeping children safe online
Monday, 2 March 2026 16:28
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Civil war erupts as Labour activists in Gorton and Denton say party is ‘not willing to change’
Sunday, 1 March 2026 17:47
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Silver Street offices approved as temporary housing
Sunday, 1 March 2026 17:11
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All the major projects Rochdale can expect from capital funding
Sunday, 1 March 2026 17:08
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