Local News Archive
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Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park
Sunday, 21 June 2026 17:31
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How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know
Sunday, 21 June 2026 16:47
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St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Heywood opens new library after community fundraising effort
Sunday, 21 June 2026 09:25
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In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park
Sunday, 21 June 2026 00:52
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Sammy Virji keeps Parklife moving as thousands pack The Valley stage
Saturday, 20 June 2026 21:55
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Skepta draws huge crowd with standout Parklife performance
Saturday, 20 June 2026 20:47
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Coachella inspired fashion takes centre stage at Parklife
Saturday, 20 June 2026 18:59
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Aitch sparks huge reaction with surprise Parklife appearance with fellow artist Bou
Saturday, 20 June 2026 18:43
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Geraldine Coggins announced as Green Party candidate for Mayor
Saturday, 20 June 2026 17:08
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How much a drink costs at Parklife 2026 from water to cocktails
Saturday, 20 June 2026 15:26
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🟥 LIVE as Thousands head to Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 gets under way
Saturday, 20 June 2026 14:24
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Road closures confirmed around Heaton Park for Parklife weekend
Saturday, 20 June 2026 08:50
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The cost of George Galloway for four months
Friday, 19 June 2026 18:54
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Bury adult social care services awarded Good rating by CQC
Friday, 19 June 2026 17:42
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More than 100 students take part in annual SEND Rugby Festival at Hopwood Hall
Friday, 19 June 2026 17:40
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Rochdale AFC and council unveil plans for Bowlee football and community wellbeing hub
Friday, 19 June 2026 17:38
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election
Friday, 19 June 2026 02:05
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Labour hold key Moorside seat on Bury Council
Friday, 19 June 2026 00:17
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Police prepare major operation as Parklife and other events draw crowds across Greater Manchester
Thursday, 18 June 2026 23:18
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Blossoms announce sixth album Songs From The Wedding Cake and UK arena tour
Thursday, 18 June 2026 18:51
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Jamie Varley given whole life order for murder of toddler Preston Davey
Thursday, 18 June 2026 18:12
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New leadership appointments mark next stage of growth for Roch Valley Radio
Thursday, 18 June 2026 14:10
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Award winning Darnhill Festival returns with free day of family entertainment
Thursday, 18 June 2026 07:15
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Rochdale mental health arts group shortlisted for national exhibition prize
Thursday, 18 June 2026 07:12
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Cllr Jordan Tarrant-Short steps down as Reform UK deputy leader in Rochdale
Thursday, 18 June 2026 07:06
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New poetry anthologies celebrate Rochdale voices after Town of Culture year
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 08:37
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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 08:30
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Operation Tetbury helping transform Rochdale town centre as crime falls by more than 25 per cent
Monday, 15 June 2026 14:58
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Thirty years on, the bomb that changed Manchester forever
Monday, 15 June 2026 08:47
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One Rochdale councillor says Sudden Junction works could finish months ahead of schedule
Sunday, 14 June 2026 22:01
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Bury widow shares loneliness struggle as referrals rise for social prescribing support
Friday, 12 June 2026 22:33
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CQC rates Rochdale adult social care services as 'good'
Friday, 12 June 2026 21:22
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Three MPs return to Rochdale school as pupils make major progress
Friday, 12 June 2026 17:49
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The ‘running sore’ arson hit pub where kids use power tools to break in
Friday, 12 June 2026 16:24
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Council tax shortfall in Rochdale of almost £20m in 10 years
Friday, 12 June 2026 15:59
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Government plans longer closures for illegal shops after Rochdale campaign
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 17:36
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Thousands enjoy food, music and sunshine as Street Eat returns to Rochdale
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 17:21
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Number of businesses forced to close over flooding
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 17:12
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The housing estate with a parking nightmare about to be sorted
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 17:10
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Quick thinking PCSO praised after saving man’s life
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 15:47
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Rochdale Masters launches women’s section as club continues to grow
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 07:43
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Rochdale Sea Cadet returns from Royal Navy training camp in Cornwall
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 07:38
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Forty unclaimed and seized bicycles donated to youth cycling project in Bury
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 07:35
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Andy Burnham pledges more powers for councils to tackle anti social behaviour
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 15:56
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The dangerous road everyone wants safety improvements on
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 15:56
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Rochdale Pride returns on 18 July as we invite the community to get involved
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 15:40
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Political expert says by-election could define Andy Burnham’s 25 years in politics
Sunday, 7 June 2026 11:37
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Associate of synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence in court
Saturday, 6 June 2026 12:29
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Drug supply gang jailed after £2.2 million postal drugs operation uncovered in Bury
Saturday, 6 June 2026 12:19
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A sanctuary of calm amid the madness
Saturday, 6 June 2026 11:48
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Jimmy McNulty leaves Rochdale to join Stockport County
Friday, 5 June 2026 18:13
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Andy Burnham says Labour got it wrong as he unveils business rates shake up for pubs and small firms
Friday, 5 June 2026 18:02
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Massive Simister Island M60 upgrade gets started
Friday, 5 June 2026 16:15
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Campaigners fear lightning damage to wind turbine spells danger for new wind farm
Friday, 5 June 2026 16:14
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Newly elected Reform councillor defends historic black face make up photograph
Friday, 5 June 2026 16:10
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EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale praised in first Ofsted inspection after opening year
Thursday, 4 June 2026 21:18
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Makerfield residents voice frustration and excitement as by election campaign intensifies
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 21:38
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Littleborough Band celebrates prize winning Whit Friday performances
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 10:52
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Oldham specialist school praised after unannounced exam inspection
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 08:57
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Work begins on 302 new homes at Cowm Top in Castleton
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 08:50
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Donation boost for Rochdale Mayfield from local business and charity
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 08:44
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Kyle Howard charged with murder after woman found dead in Rochdale
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 08:28
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Woman charged after repeated incidents at The Rock's Car Park
Monday, 1 June 2026 11:35
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