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• Andy Burnham launches major Atom Valley scheme in Rochdale

  A major project that will bring 20,000 jobs, employment space and new homes over a ‘decade of growth’ has finally started.

• Charity shop given festive makeover by UK's biggest preloved bookseller

  A Chadderton charity shop has been given a high-end festive window transformation thanks to World of Books, the UK's largest preloved book retailer.

• Start of Atom Valley project marks ‘big day’ for Greater Manchester

  The groundbreaking of a new manufacturing and research facility signals the start of a ‘new decade of growth’ in Greater Manchester, says mayor Andy Burnham.

• Security guard jailed after raping woman who asked for help in Manchester

  A woman who asked a security guard for directions ended up being raped inside his security booth, now he’s been jailed for over seven years.

• Bikers form ‘ring of red’ on M60 to honour Remembrance Sunday

  Thousands of bikers took to the M60 on Sunday afternoon to form a striking ‘ring of red’ tribute, marking the 13th annual motorcycle memorial ride in honour of the UK’s Armed Forces.

• Grandpa Greene’s cafe to be redeveloped

  A viral ice cream parlour and cafe in Saddleworth is due to get a major makeover. Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream parlour off Ward Lane in Diggle will be fully demolished and replaced with a swanky new building.

• Chart-topping musical Jersey Boys heading back to Manchester in 2026

  20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour to bring the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to the Palace Theatre

• 🚒 LIVE: We join Greater Manchester fire crews in Rochdale tonight for a ride-along

  Live updates during the evening as we embed with GMFRS for a behind-the-scenes look at frontline fire service work during one of the busiest times of the year.