Local News Archive
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Oldham man says cancer charity support helped rebuild his life alongside NHS care
Thursday, 30 April 2026 07:36
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Local election candidate fuming over his name being spelt wrong
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 18:09
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The town with a solution to their traffic problem
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 08:04
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Local Elections 2026: What every party in Rochdale has to offer ahead of local elections
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 08:02
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Family secures £16200 key worker support to move into new home in Bury
Monday, 27 April 2026 15:39
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Four men charged after incident at Rochdale AFC match against York City
Monday, 27 April 2026 15:16
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KYP Easter programme brings creative activities and healthy meals to Rochdale children
Monday, 27 April 2026 11:33
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Middleton widow appeals for answers after husband dies from asbestos related cancer
Monday, 27 April 2026 10:16
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Man in his 20s fighting for life after Royton crash as police urge witnesses to come forward
Monday, 27 April 2026 08:53
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Fun five-days in Spain boosted the confidence of high school students ahead of their Spanish exams
Sunday, 26 April 2026 21:55
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Rochdale Mayfield Tryz squad marks milestone with first outdoor session
Sunday, 26 April 2026 21:32
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Prestwich man jailed for seven years for rape and sexual assault
Sunday, 26 April 2026 17:15
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Man armed with knife arrested after chasing officers in Heywood
Sunday, 26 April 2026 15:03
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Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore to host Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage
Saturday, 25 April 2026 13:45
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Julie Waller named Woman of Rochdale 2026 for voluntary work supporting families
Friday, 24 April 2026 17:27
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Rochdale launches Get ready with Teddy campaign to support children starting school
Friday, 24 April 2026 11:15
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Common Walls mural festival in Rochdale wins national placemaking award
Friday, 24 April 2026 11:13
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Oldham man jailed for nine years for sexual assault of teenage girl
Friday, 24 April 2026 00:36
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Fundraiser launched to support funeral of Middleton mum Shona after cancer death
Thursday, 23 April 2026 20:46
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Woman blocks contruction workers from getting onto Littleborough building site
Thursday, 23 April 2026 11:51
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Rochdale marks Earth Day with community event at Riverside
Thursday, 23 April 2026 11:28
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Historic and modern steam locomotives draw crowds at East Lancashire Railway gala
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 17:53
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Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 17:11
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Heywood businesses invited to join new council two way radio scheme
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 16:36
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Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 12:50
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Bury North MP to host panel on social media use among under 16s
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 12:49
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Nominations open for third Raising Rochdale Education Awards
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 12:11
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Roch Valley Radio joins Rochdale response officers on frontline police shift
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 08:03
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IN PHOTOS as Firefighters tackle major blaze at derelict building in Radcliffe
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 22:11
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Strike action begins again at St Cuthbert's High School over staffing concerns
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 08:27
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Middleton set to feature in Tour de France Femmes route through Greater Manchester
Monday, 20 April 2026 18:05
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Local chef lands role at Gordon Ramsay restaurant after training in Rochdale
Monday, 20 April 2026 17:45
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Bury Pride's Rainbow Train returns in style
Monday, 20 April 2026 00:43
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Skylight Circus Arts secures £125990 to upgrade Rochdale base and expand community access
Friday, 17 April 2026 17:25
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The Allergies and Alex Spencer added to Rochdale Feel Good Festival line up
Friday, 17 April 2026 10:55
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Rochdale development agency delivers £14.30 return for every £1 invested
Thursday, 16 April 2026 12:39
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Dad of two completes 100km run to support local hospices
Thursday, 16 April 2026 12:37
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Moorside election in May cancelled following death of Reform UK candidate
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 15:48
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Highest paid council bosses in Greater Manchester revealed in ‘town hall rich list’
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 21:41
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Oldham Coliseum refurbishment delayed as more asbestos discovered during works
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 21:39
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Kirkholt Man ordered to repay covid grant after false cafe claim uncovered in Rochdale
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 21:13
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Car crashes through gym wall in Bury as emergency services flood town centre
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 18:53
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Eviction notice served after Heywood flat linked to anti social behaviour
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:05
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Fire service rolls out body worn cameras after Arena Inquiry recommendations
Sunday, 12 April 2026 12:03
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Kilfest returns to Bolton with three day festival supporting anti hate charity
Sunday, 12 April 2026 11:48
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Rochdale AFC Colour Dash brings crowds together for community event
Saturday, 11 April 2026 19:43
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Hopwood Hall College students support Rochdale families with Easter food drive
Saturday, 11 April 2026 15:38
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Tech firm celebrates milestone with smart speaker donation to tackle loneliness in Bury
Saturday, 11 April 2026 11:09
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Radcliffe football club secures sponsorship boost for youth team
Saturday, 11 April 2026 10:55
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All the candidates standing in the local elections in Rochdale
Friday, 10 April 2026 19:53
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Young talent shines at Rochdale youth arts festival
Friday, 10 April 2026 18:07
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Labour councillor defends WhatsApp remarks about Reform and workers rights
Thursday, 9 April 2026 22:46
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Bury Lecturer urges Oldham MPs to attend debate on sick pay for women with endometriosis
Thursday, 9 April 2026 21:50
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Garden centre event brings together women in horticulture across Greater Manchester
Thursday, 9 April 2026 21:22
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All candidates for Bury local election 2026
Thursday, 9 April 2026 20:32
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Three arrested after police find suspected theft equipment in early morning stop in Royton
Thursday, 9 April 2026 19:36
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Six jailed for major drug import plot after claiming money was for goats
Thursday, 9 April 2026 19:35
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Four men arrested after violent disorder involving vehicles in Heywood
Thursday, 9 April 2026 18:05
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Community run theatre will get makeover
Wednesday, 8 April 2026 17:41
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Snooker club must tighten rules after assault
Wednesday, 8 April 2026 17:39
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Projects around Rochdale Town Hall approved
Wednesday, 8 April 2026 17:23
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New apartment plan refused because rooms are too small
Wednesday, 8 April 2026 10:11
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Winners at Rochdale Culture Awards ceremony
Wednesday, 8 April 2026 08:49
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Road closed in Middleton after crash involving two cars and motorbike
Monday, 6 April 2026 20:30
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Free Teddy Bears’ Picnic playground opens at The Rock for Easter holidays
Saturday, 4 April 2026 14:57
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Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse
Friday, 3 April 2026 20:06
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Boz Park in Unsworth becomes Bury’s eighth Local Nature Reserve
Friday, 3 April 2026 20:02
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Reform UK wins Tottington by-election
Friday, 3 April 2026 00:11
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LIVE from Tottington as by election result expected overnight
Thursday, 2 April 2026 19:15
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Council celebrates staff achievements at Rochdale Town Hall awards
Thursday, 2 April 2026 16:34
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Rochdale Development Agency appoints Rachel Laver as managing director
Thursday, 2 April 2026 16:31
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Police issue 48 hour dispersal order in Rochdale town centre after anti social behaviour reports
Thursday, 2 April 2026 14:36
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Active Bolton takes over borough leisure centres under new council arrangement
Thursday, 2 April 2026 10:29
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First stage of 1,000-home development approved in Heywood
Thursday, 2 April 2026 10:12
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There’s an election happening in Bury today – but no one knows it’s happening
Thursday, 2 April 2026 10:08
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Organists at large … in Middleton
Wednesday, 1 April 2026 12:49
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MP backs grooming gangs probe and says inquiry must confront race and institutional failures
Wednesday, 1 April 2026 08:11
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