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Rochdale could see a new direct train route to London as soon as 2027.

Police are looking to identify two males following disorder at the NWCFL play off final.

THE VICTIMS of the Manchester Arena Bomb will be remembered with a special day of fundraising at The Rock Shopping Centre this month.

A new children’s book by retired Rochdale head teacher Yvonne Weatherhead MBE has been published to help raise money for children affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ocean Colour Scene are the third headliner announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival and will top the bill on Saturday 10 August.

Detectives in GMP’s Major Incident Team have reached a point in their investigation where they believe the victim to be Stuart Everett aged 67, who resided in the local area.

Anti-social behaviour is something Greater Manchester Police’s officers will never tolerate – and this morning (1 May 2024), Harpurhey’s Neighbourhood Team conducted a triple warrant strike to tackle reports of ASB in the area.

The family of Shaun Davies, who passed away following a road traffic collision on Stockport Road in Ashton-Under-Lyne last week have paid tribute to him.

Police are looking to identify two males following disorder at the NWCFL play off final.

Manchester Opera House and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have today [Thursday 9th May 2024] announced that Comedy superstar Jason Manford will return for a third season to lead the cast of this year’s spectacular production of Cinderella this Christmas.

THE VICTIMS of the Manchester Arena Bomb will be remembered with a special day of fundraising at The Rock Shopping Centre this month.

- After an investigation that lasted over four years, the remaining three members of an organised crime group have been sentenced for the part they played in supplying and dealing class A drugs

In the early hours of the morning (1am on Tuesday 7 May), we were called to reports of a firearms discharge at a house on Prince Edward Avenue in Oldham. An investigation was immediately launched, and armed officers traced the suspects to Chester where they were arrested in their car.

Greater Manchester Police have recently welcomed four new police dogs to the force to help tackle crime across Greater Manchester.

Yesterday (Wednesday 8 May 2024), we arrested two people on suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs, during our first ever warrant linked with the supply of newly recognised Class A drug, nitazenes.

McBeath received his sentence this week at Manchester Crown Court. His co-defendant, Connor Turner, from Crewe in Cheshire, received a suspended sentence.

Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating British boxing star Tyson Fury.

After Tyson Fury's defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, questions have been asked about the British boxing star's future in the sport.

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Sky News that Britain is ready for a change of government after scolding the Conservatives over their handling of the economy and immigration after Brexit.

A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has rejected allegations that he displayed "abusive or threatening behaviour" while working as a professional dancer on the show.

A groundbreaking breast cancer research project launched in memory of the late Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is already successfully identifying young women at increased risk of getting the disease.

Defence chiefs are scrambling to get more planes for a D-Day 80th anniversary parachute drop as crises in Ukraine and the Middle East have left the RAF's fleet stretched.

The defence secretary has said he is "angry inside" over the infected blood scandal ahead of a long-waited report into the decades-long injustice.

The show is taking place at the Palace Theatre and it’s only a short run taking place until Saturday 18th May so make sure you don’t miss it!

Manchester Opera House and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have today [Thursday 9th May 2024] announced that Comedy superstar Jason Manford will return for a third season to lead the cast of this year’s spectacular production of Cinderella this Christmas.

THE VICTIMS of the Manchester Arena Bomb will be remembered with a special day of fundraising at The Rock Shopping Centre this month.

Ocean Colour Scene are the third headliner announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival and will top the bill on Saturday 10 August.

Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Tyson Fury voiced his dismay after suffering the first defeat of his career by split decision to Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed world heavyweight title fight.

Pep Guardiola is anticipating a nerve-shredding final-day fixture akin to Manchester City's title-clinching 3-2 win over Aston Villa in 2022 when they host West Ham on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

Max Verstappen held off a late charge from Lando Norris to extend his Formula 1 world championship lead with victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Xander Schauffele sits top of the leaderboard after an extraordinary Friday at the PGA Championship, where Scottie Scheffler remains in contention despite being arrested ahead of his second round.

Oscar Piastri led McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in a chaotic final practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which featured two red flags.

An Australian art gallery is facing growing pressure to remove a controversial portrait – with some of the country's elite swimmers unexpectedly getting involved in the row.

A Danish butter magnate's collection of coins could fetch close to £60m on auction, a hundred years after he passed away.

Prat, plonker and pillock are among British insults in danger of dying out within a generation, according to a survey.

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has revealed that a worm ate part of his brain.

Police called to reports of a crocodile seen in flood water near an English village have escaped unharmed after discovering locals were fooled by a replica.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has rejected allegations that he displayed "abusive or threatening behaviour" while working as a professional dancer on the show.

A groundbreaking breast cancer research project launched in memory of the late Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is already successfully identifying young women at increased risk of getting the disease.

Taylor Swift's new album helped fuel the highest weekly vinyl sales in 30 years - but is our rediscovered love of owning records environmentally reckless?

Lily Tomlin, Morgan Fairchild and Ben Stiller have led tributes to "one-of-a-kind" actor Dabney Coleman following his death aged 92.

Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.