Local Sports

Late Dudley goal not enough as Ramsbottom fall to West Didsbury in Macron Cup

West Didsbury and Chorlton visited the Riverside in murky, misty and gloomy conditions on Saturday. The Macron Cup encounter offered a chance to step away from the league action and enjoy a knock-out contest pitting the top two in the North West Counties Premier Division against each other.
Ramsbottom United smash City of Liverpool in eight-goal thriller on milestone day for manager

Travelling supporters braved an icy wind interspersed with torrential rain and freezing conditions but it was well worth the effort for a match which will long live in their memories.
Mayfield RL’s ‘Movers’ raise over £8,500 for Rochdale charities after 52-mile walk to Blackpool

A group of dedicated volunteers from Mayfield Rugby League Club have raised £8,556.87 after completing a 52-mile sponsored walk from Rochdale to Blackpool in support of three local charitable causes.
Valley Thai Boxing Club fighters bring home 15 gold medals for Team GB

A group of young athletes from Valley Thai Boxing Club in Rochdale have returned from Italy with 15 gold medals, after representing Team Great Britain at the WTKA World Championships.
Rochdale sisters strike gold at World Martial Arts Championships in Norway

Two young sisters from Rochdale have returned from Norway as world champions after an extraordinary medal haul at the World Martial Arts Championship Games.