Local News
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Bollards installed on Gloucester Avenue to prevent through traffic sparks backlash
Bollards have been installed on Gloucester Avenue in Wardle as part of a new traffic management scheme approved by the Pennines Township Committee.
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Man arrested after gun fired at motorbike in Bury
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged on a residential street in Bury, Greater Manchester, on Saturday afternoon (29 March 2025).
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Family pay tribute to Chadderton murder victim Paul Bowles
The family of a man who tragically lost his life in Chadderton earlier this week have paid heartfelt tribute to him as police investigations continue.
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Man Charged with Murder following Fatal altercation at Elk Mill Roundabout
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal incident near the Elk Mill roundabout in Chadderton earlier this week.
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Mum and Baby Found Safe After Placenta Discovery in Oldham Park
A mother and her newborn baby have been located safe and well following a police investigation sparked by the discovery of a placenta in Werneth Park, Oldham, earlier today (Friday 28 March 2025).
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Swirl in the sky and it’s (sort of) Elon Musk’s fault, says Met Office
A mysterious glowing spiral seen drifting across the night sky on Monday evening has been attributed to a recent SpaceX rocket launch in the United States, according to experts.
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Littleborough Brass Bands blow the roof off with 80s Nostalgia
St. Andrew’s Church in Dearnley was alive with colour, sound, and 80s flair as Littleborough Brass Bands Association staged a triumphant celebration of music and memory at their Legends of the 80s concert on Friday 22 March.
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Whitworth Councillor Gareth Baron to Join Reform UK following Mayoral term
Councillor Gareth Baron, the Independent councillor for Whitworth and current Mayor of Whitworth, has announced his intention to join the Reform UK party after handing over the mayoral chains in May.
Notices
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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
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Obituary: Harold Coles
Passed away peacefully at Fairfield Hospital on 17th February 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 92 years.
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Obituary: Malcolm Fee
On 22nd January 2025, aged 85 years.
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Obituary: Jan Ryszard Duszynski
It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family announce the passing of Jan Duszynski at his home in Rochdale on 13 December 2024, aged 61.
UK News
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Heathrow bosses were warned about power supply after stolen cables turned off runway lights, MPs told
Heathrow bosses were warned its power supply was vulnerable less than a week before the major outage in March, a committee of MPs has heard.
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Kaliyah Coa: Photo released of girl, 11, who disappeared after falling into River Thames in east London
Police have released a photograph of the 11-year-old girl who disappeared after falling into the River Thames.
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Royal Navy warship takes out air and sea drones in 'realistic' exercise
"Action stations!" a voice barks.
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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser to face court for 'breaching restraining order' after claiming she had 'days to live'
The woman who reached an out-of-court settlement with Prince Andrew after accusing him of sexual assault is facing court over allegedly breaching a restraining order.