Jailed Rochdale rapist still on the run after vanishing before trial

More from Local News

• New crossing to improve road safety installed

  A new crossing has been installed on a busy main road in Rochdale in order to reduce potential deaths and injuries.

• Big dreams, bigger heels as 13 Going on 30 musical makes lively debut in Manchester

  A bright and bubbly stage version of the cult rom-com has launched at Manchester Opera House, packed with sparkle, sass, and more than a few surprises.

• Cycle lane scheme takes next step forward

  The controversial scheme taking a cycle lane from Castleton all the way to Rochdale town centre has reached a new milestone.

• Van driver cleared of murder after fatal roundabout confrontation in Oldham

  A Chadderton business owner has been acquitted of murder following the death of a teaching assistant during a violent road rage incident in Oldham.

• Rochdales Monsters jailed as Rochdale grooming ringleader gets 35 years as vile gang sentenced for decades-old abuse

  A predatory ringleader dubbed 'Boss man' has been jailed for 35 years, as six others are handed lengthy sentences for a campaign of sexual abuse against two girls in Rochdale.

• Dangerous drivers arrested and drugs seized as Rochdale police operation targets criminal use of roads

  A multi-agency crackdown on dangerous driving and organised crime has made Rochdale’s roads safer, with eight arrests and hundreds of offences recorded over a 10-day policing blitz.

• Vandal attack rocks award-winning chef’s gastropub in Birtle

  Andrew Nutter says ‘scum’ won’t keep him grounded as community rallies around popular pub after overnight attack

• Andy Burnham avoids Keir Starmer’s Labour conference speech

  Andy Burnham chose not to watch Keir Starmer’s Labour Party conference speech in person, the Local Democracy Reporting Service can reveal.

• Rochdale brews up cultural pride with new beer launch

  A new locally brewed ale is pouring into Rochdale pubs to mark the town’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.

• Man to appear in court over threats made to by-election candidate

  A man is due to appear in court after making an alleged ‘online threat’ to Rochdale by-election candidate Simon Danczuk last year.

• Bossman groomer cries in court after losing his teeth in prison

  A child rapist convicted in the Rochdale grooming scandal has complained about prison life after being attacked twice behind bars – but his victims suffered far worse, for far longer.

• Mill building in ruins after massive blaze which seriously injured firefighter

  A large part of a mill building in a Greater Manchester town lies in ruins in the wake of a huge fire which left a firefighter with serious injuries.