Local News
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Shared ownership homes released at £7.1 million Green View development in Middleton
Eight new shared ownership homes are now on the market at Mossylea Close in Middleton, part of the £7.1 million Green View development delivered by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).
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Man arrested after handbag robberies targeting lone women across Bury and Greater Manchester
A 52-year-old man has been arrested following a series of violent handbag thefts that left women across Manchester, Salford and Bury shaken but physically unharmed.
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New Christmas lights trail coming to Heaton Park this winter
A brand new illuminated trail is coming to Heaton Park this festive season, offering a mile-long walk through glowing light displays, local food and festive cheer from 20 November to 31 December 2025.
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Rain fails to dampen spirits at Heywood Charities Fete as crowds flock to Queen's Park
Despite heavy rain throughout the day, hundreds turned out to support local causes at the annual Heywood Charities Fete today, Sunday, 7 September.
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Elderly woman found dead outside Rochdale wedding venue as event cancelled
A woman in her 90s was pronounced dead outside a popular wedding venue in Whitworth, prompting a police response and the cancellation of a local event.
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Thousands take part in Bury BID 10K and junior races as community spirit shines
Bury was alive with energy this morning as thousands of runners, volunteers and supporters gathered for the return of the Bury BID 10K alongside Mini and Junior events.
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Road closures and parking restrictions announced for Bury 10K Running Festival
Drivers urged to plan ahead as Sunday road closures set to impact key routes in Bury and Tottington
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New home secretary signed letter opposing deportation of foreign criminals, including convicted child rapist
A letter co-signed by Shabana Mahmood MP in 2020, which urged the government to halt a controversial deportation flight to Jamaica, has resurfaced online after her appointment as home secretary.
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The people living around the old asbestos site in Rochdale
It was once an industrial behemoth that employed thousands of Rochdalians – but many knew little of the danger lurking right under their noses.
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No progress on new school despite shortage of spaces
The town of Littleborough is in ‘dire need’ of a new secondary school, but progress has been slow since the government halted proceedings in 2022.
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Arrest made after string of violent robberies targeting lone women in Greater Manchester
A 52-year-old man from north Manchester has been arrested after ten women were attacked in a spate of handbag robberies across Manchester, Salford and Bury.
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New housing development on old school grounds approved
A new housing development will be built on the former grounds of a primary school in Rochdale.
Notices
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Road closures and parking restrictions announced for Bury 10K Running Festival
Drivers urged to plan ahead as Sunday road closures set to impact key routes in Bury and Tottington
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Obituary: Celebration of Life for Norma Sullivan
Mum and Dad (William, fondly known as Lol) shared many happy years as Landlady and Landlord of The Royal Oak in Ramsbottom during the late '80s and '90s
UK News
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Claims of 'stitch-up' in Labour's battle to replace Rayner - as first candidate enters race
Sir Keir Starmer will host the first meeting of his new-look cabinet today, as the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour's deputy leader gets under way.
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NHS publishes league tables of trusts for first time - check where yours ranks
The NHS has for the first time published league tables ranking every trust in England.
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Nottingham Forest sack Nuno Espirito Santo as manager
Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
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Ofsted's new-look school report cards to be rolled out within months
Parents in England will receive redesigned Ofsted report cards from November as part of wide-ranging changes to the way schools are inspected.