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  Bury’s town hall bosses have rubberstamped the borough’s budget - which includes a 4.99 per cent tax increase and £9.5m of cuts.

• Council tax set to increase by 4.99% in Rochdale

  A 4.99 per cent council tax rise for Rochdale is set to be brought in, but the local authority will be using reserves to give a discount to all residents.

• More than 100 volunteers power Roch Valley Radio as World Radio Day 2026 is marked

  World Radio Day is today, 13 February 2026, and is a moment to celebrate the impact of broadcasting across the globe, it is also a chance to recognise the people behind the microphone who keep local radio alive every single week.

• Section 60 order in place after three serious assaults in Chadderton and Oldham

  Police have introduced emergency stop and search powers across parts of Chadderton and Oldham after three separate assaults left three men in hospital within just over 90 minutes.

• Hopwood Hall College celebrates apprentices and employers at annual awards

  Hopwood Hall College shone the spotlight on up-and-coming talent as it held its annual Apprenticeships Awards.

• Cadets at 85th anniversary of Air Cadet Force

  Cadets from Whitworth were honoured to be chosen to represent their squadron at the Greater Manchester parade to mark the 85th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps.

• Bury mini-market shut down after £40,000 haul of illicit goods

  A convenience store in Bury town centre has been ordered to close for two months after repeated breaches of consumer protection laws, including selling illegal tobacco, counterfeit goods and dangerous vaping products.

• Rochdale Infirmary rated Good across all services following unannounced inspection

  Rochdale Infirmary has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an unannounced inspection.

• Rochdale-brewed Signo ale served at Parliament’s Strangers’ Bar

  A specially brewed ale celebrating Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture has been tapped in the House of Commons.

• Teen with weapon charged after pram-walking mum hurt in e-bike smash

  A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with several offences following a road traffic incident in Middleton.

• Mill Gate hails record fundraising success as shoppers raise nearly £90,000 for local causes

  A Bury shopping centre has celebrated its most successful year of fundraising to date, raising more than £89,000 for local charities in 2025.

• Heywood student wins RAF cadet award for leadership and STEM dedication

  A Year 11 student at Newhouse Academy in Heywood has received a top regional award from the RAF Air Cadets in recognition of her exceptional commitment, leadership, and passion for science and aviation.