Vintage Vibes returns to East Lancashire Railway with music and nostalgia packed weekend

More from Local News

• Oldham students paddle for children's hospital appeal

  Students from Oldham College are preparing to take part in a Dragon Boat Race to raise money for The Royal Oldham Hospital Children's Unit through the Sunshine Appeal.

• Oldham campaign aims to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days

  Oldham College and Oldham Council have launched a campaign encouraging employers to create 100 apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days to help more young people into work, training and education. The initiative launched on 21 May and will run throughout the summer recruitment period.

• Andy Burnham launches election campaign in sunny Makerfield

  Audio

• Six-way battle looms for crucial final seat on Bury council in Moorside ward

  Six candidates will go head-to-head to secure the final seat on Bury council. 

• Newhouse Academy receives national careers education award

  Newhouse Academy has been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard full award following an external assessment completed in March 2026. The school said the accreditation recognises two years of work developing its careers education programme.

• Heywood firm develops AI rail safety technology for driverless trains

  A manufacturer based in Heywood is preparing to launch new artificial intelligence technology designed to improve safety on driverless rail networks. The system is being developed by GJD Manufacturing and is expected to enter the market in 2026.

• Heywood HMO Community Guard leader reveals police bail restrictions

  New allegations from women in Heywood have emerged after Jamie Thomason publicly disclosed that he had attended a police interview and had been placed on bail conditions.

• Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Candidate for Makerfield by-election

• Reform UK Bury elect leadership team for council group

  Reform UK has picked the former Conservative group leader to lead its team on Bury council.

• Carol Birchmore appointed new leader of Radcliffe First

  Councillor Carol Birchmore has been appointed as the new leader of Radcliffe First after Councillor Mike Smith stepped down following his appointment as deputy mayor of Bury.

• Alice and Harry honoured for leadership and community work

  TWO Whitworth Community High School students were rewarded with Mayor of Whitworth Young Achiever awards for their outstanding work.

• Former Whitworth head invited to Royal Garden Party

  FORMER Headteacher of Whitworth Community High School Gill Middlemas was invited to attend the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.