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• Julie Waller named Woman of Rochdale 2026 for voluntary work supporting families

  A volunteer who has helped more than 2,000 families with school uniforms has been named Woman of Rochdale 2026 at a fundraising event for Springhill Hospice.

• Rochdale launches Get ready with Teddy campaign to support children starting school

  Families in Rochdale are being encouraged to help children prepare for school through a new campaign focused on early development and confidence. The initiative targets children due to start reception this September.

• Oldham man jailed for nine years for sexual assault of teenage girl

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• Fundraiser launched to support funeral of Middleton mum Shona after cancer death

  A fundraising appeal has been launched to help cover funeral costs for a Middleton mother of four who has died aged 40 after a long illness.

• Woman blocks contruction workers from getting onto Littleborough building site

  A woman from Littleborough got so annoyed by construction workers that she used her car to block their path onto the building site.

• Rochdale marks Earth Day with community event at Riverside

  Families and shoppers took part in sustainability themed activities at Rochdale Riverside to mark Earth Day, with a focus on reducing single use plastics.

• Historic and modern steam locomotives draw crowds at East Lancashire Railway gala

  A newly built steam locomotive ran alongside engines dating back to the 19th century during a three day rail event in Greater Manchester.

• Young footballer marks 10th birthday with 10 mile charity dribble

  A TEN-year-old footballer celebrated her birthday by dribbling a football 10 miles over Easter to raise money for a new equipment for her team.

• Heywood businesses invited to join new council two way radio scheme

  Businesses in Heywood are being invited to sign up to a proposed two way radio network aimed at improving safety and communication across the town.

• Victoria Wood exhibition opens at Bury Art Museum

  A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.

• Bury North MP to host panel on social media use among under 16s

  A panel discussion on children’s use of social media is set to take place in Bury North as national debate grows around potential new restrictions. The event will be held on Thursday 30 April from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.