Local News Archive
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Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat
Friday, 8 May 2026 05:39
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Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre
Friday, 8 May 2026 02:29
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Oldham Council investigates ballot paper error after votes disqualified in Waterhead
Friday, 8 May 2026 00:55
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Rochdale Town Hall wins four major RIBA awards in landmark moment for borough regeneration
Thursday, 7 May 2026 17:41
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Wednesday, 6 May 2026 23:54
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Oldham Active REACH programme marks 20 years supporting recovery through exercise
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 22:14
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Fair to celebrate Rochdale as birthplace of co-operative movement
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 21:36
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Rochdale men climb Snowdon nine times for Jolly Josh
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 21:15
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Dangerous street set for safety improvements
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 17:55
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Pre-school slammed by Ofsted in damning report
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 17:55
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Hadfield cricket club welcomes new players at junior open day
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 17:44
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M60 closed near Ashton under Lyne after evening crash causes major delays
Sunday, 3 May 2026 18:36
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Reform Bury Candidate accused of sharing islamophobic post
Sunday, 3 May 2026 17:33
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Unauthorised building work sparks outrage in Smallbridge
Sunday, 3 May 2026 17:30
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Rochdale book Wembley place after play off win over Scunthorpe
Sunday, 3 May 2026 17:14
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🟥LIVE from the Bury Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:15
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🟥 LIVE from the Rochdale Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:15
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🟥LIVE from the Bolton Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:14
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🟥LIVE from the Oldham Elections with updates and reactions
Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:11
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RECAP: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs
Sunday, 3 May 2026 09:33
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Large fire at Heywood scrapyard shuts main road as crews battle blaze
Saturday, 2 May 2026 18:42
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Hundreds of Oldham homes see energy bills fall as £1.4 million upgrade programme nears finish
Saturday, 2 May 2026 12:33
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Rochdale youth voice champion Daniel Murphy elected to national board
Friday, 1 May 2026 23:40
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TV gardener helps raise funds for cancer research at Failsworth event
Friday, 1 May 2026 23:22
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To the Editor: I'll be voting in the local elections but as someone with sight loss
Friday, 1 May 2026 22:41
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St Cuthberts High School to close to most pupils during three day strike action
Friday, 1 May 2026 16:39
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Young girl honours grandad by backing hospice rose fundraiser
Friday, 1 May 2026 14:54
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