Local News
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Images show how ‘dynamic’ new five-court padel club and cafe will look
Padel courts and a clubhouse are set to be built at a current caravan storage yard. Plans have been published this week to create five courts at land at the rear of Eton Hill Road, Radcliffe, currently used for caravan storage.
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Tragedy in Rochdale as man dies in police custody following arrest
A man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in a police vehicle shortly after being detained under the Mental Health Act
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Bikers to ride in memory of Lee Rigby and Scott Hetherington this Sunday
Annual tribute returns with route through Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton
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Greater Manchester ‘falling behind’ in rollout of 5G
Greater Manchester is falling behind in the race for the rollout of 5G and are now facing the consequences, says one telecoms company.
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Royton residents worried about nine-month scheme after a series of roadworks cause mayhem
People in Oldham are worried planned roadworks this summer will cause ‘absolute mayhem’ on the roads. Oldham Council and Transport for Greater Manchester are unrolling a new road layout plan, which will see some major changes to Royton town centre.
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Oldham: Battle of the deputies - 'grubby political deals' and 'outdated gentlemen's agreements'
Mayoral nominations are usually straight-forward and largely ceremonial. But this year in Oldham, the affair has courted controversy.
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£500k repair scheme set to begin on Market Street Bridge in Bury
A key bridge linking Bury town centre to the wider road network is to undergo essential repairs as part of a £500,000 improvement project starting later this month.
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Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson after Bury moorland fire
Three teenage boys have been arrested in connection with a moorland fire on Holcombe Hill in Bury earlier this week.
Notices
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It's time to tackle fly-tipping!
Fly Tipping is ugly and is destroying our open spaces, it is also dangerous for the wildlife that may root through it and either eat the plastics and other toxins or be trapped and die amongst it.
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Obituary: Ken Hancock
Some sad news has reached Bury Football Club with former Shakers goalkeeper Ken Hancock sadly passing away this week at the age of 87.
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Obituary: Tom Youngs
Everyone at Bury Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Tom Youngs at the very young age of 45. Tom died yesterday, Sunday 4th May, having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 2014.
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Hamza Tahir joins Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors' corporate and commercial team
Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors has strengthened its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Hamza Tahir.
UK News
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Three Iranians charged under National Security Act after investigation by UK counter-terror police
Three Iranian men have been charged with offences under the National Security Act in the UK, police have said.
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Police name firefighters and business owner killed in blaze at former RAF base in Bicester
Two firefighters who died at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire have been named as Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler.
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Police watchdog to investigate mother's claim she was unlawfully strip-searched by Greater Manchester Police
A mother's complaint she was unlawfully strip-searched by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will be investigated by the police watchdog.
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'He's the chosen one': Meet the 14-year-old British boxer now fighting for Bahrain
Only the most ardent followers of boxing will know of Jayden Price, the 14-year-old from Gloucester.