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  Bury North MP James Frith is calling for urgent changes to Manchester Airport’s new online parking system, after local residents complained of being unfairly fined during short pick-up or drop-off stops.

• Prestwich actor celebrates awards success as amateur dramatics keeps theatre dreams alive

  A Prestwich performer who balances her council job with a passion for the stage has been honoured with a top acting award – and is now in line for a second.

• Rochdale Council blocks resident’s bid to cut branches from protected oak tree

  A homeowner’s application to cut back branches from a mature oak tree in Rochdale has been rejected after council officers ruled the landmark tree must be protected.

• Rush hour chaos as two crashes clog M60, M61 and M62

  Motorists face major disruption as incidents bring Greater Manchester’s busiest roads to a standstill

• Crown Oil Arena sleep out raises thousands to help end homelessness in Rochdale

  Volunteers brave the cold at football stadium to raise over £5,600 for vulnerable people in the borough

• The seven Bee Network bus changes affecting five boroughs and 150,000 passengers announced

  Andy Burnham announced seven major changes to the Bee Network this afternoon, promising more frequent services, new night buses, and cheaper travel for tens of thousands.

• New mosque plans set to transform Rochdale landmark

  A new and improved Mosque could soon be built in the heart of Rochdale as part of a ‘legacy project’ for the community.

• Families left heartbroken as churchyard rules force removal of grave tributes

  Families in Littleborough have voiced anger and distress after being told treasured items left on graves at St Barnabas Church must be removed by Sunday 7 September.

• 350 homes and park and ride plans for 60 acres of green belt just yards from hard shoulder of M66

  Plans have been submitted for a huge new housing estate, aemployment area and park and ride on green belt land next to the M66.

• Huge flood defence scheme progresses

  Work is progressing on a massive £46m flood defence scheme that could protect hundreds of homes and businesses in Rochdale.

• Huge 91m mast to be built later this month as part of Scout Moor II wind farm

  A 91m-high meteorological mast will be built on moorland north of Manchester later this month as part of a controversial wind farm scheme.

• Assistance dog charity appeals for Rochdale volunteers as new training hub opens

  A national hearing dog charity is launching a new training base in Rochdale and is calling on local dog lovers to help raise life-changing puppies