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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a General Election for July 4th.
The PM is expected to make a statement outside Downing Street soon.
It's expected that Parliament will be dissolved next week.
The cabinet is currently meeting in No 10.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron cut short a trip to Albania, while Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delayed an overseas trip to attend.
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Man charged in relation to Heywood incident
Samuel Penrose (29/07/1988) of Partington Street, Rochdale appeared at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court on Monday 27 April, after he was charged with the following offences:
Town centre crackdown uncovers illegal trading and unsafe properties in Rochdale
More than 60 inspections were carried out in Rochdale town centre as part of a coordinated enforcement operation targeting illegal activity and unsafe conditions.
Oldham man says cancer charity support helped rebuild his life alongside NHS care
A man from Oldham has described how a cancer support charity helped him rebuild his life after multiple diagnoses and major surgery.
Local election candidate fuming over his name being spelt wrong
A candidate running in Rochdale’s local elections was outraged after his name was misspelt by the council.
The town with a solution to their traffic problem
Littleborough is a picturesque town on the edge of Greater Manchester with stunning views of the Pennines and a tranquil lake. There is just one problem – traffic.
Local Elections 2026: What every party in Rochdale has to offer ahead of local elections
The local elections in Rochdale are fast approaching and all political parties are jostling for votes in the build up to May 7.
Family secures £16200 key worker support to move into new home in Bury
A couple have moved into a new build home in Bury with financial support through a key worker scheme, saving more than £16000 on their purchase.
Four men charged after incident at Rochdale AFC match against York City
Four men have been charged following reports of disorder at the end of Rochdale AFC’s match against York City on Saturday 26 April.
KYP Easter programme brings creative activities and healthy meals to Rochdale children
Children across Rochdale took part in six Easter holiday activity days delivered by KYP through the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Middleton widow appeals for answers after husband dies from asbestos related cancer
The widow of a former Manchester security guard has appealed for his ex colleagues to come forward after he died from an asbestos related illness. An inquest concluded his death was due to industrial disease.
Man in his 20s fighting for life after Royton crash as police urge witnesses to come forward
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Fun five-days in Spain boosted the confidence of high school students ahead of their Spanish exams
A FANTASTIC fun five-days in Spain boosted the confidence of high school students ahead of their Spanish exams.
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