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Bury Conservatives have lost a key seat in North Manor to Labour at this year's local elections that saw Cllr Liam James Dean lose his seat.

A 67-year-old man has been named by police as the victim in the Kersal Wetlands murder investigation.

UPDATE: As of 13:40pm, Police and staff have ensured that the school is safe and all staff and learners are returning to the building.

Two men have been charged with murder, as more suspected human remains have been discovered this morning, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.

Chart topping indie pop band Lottery Winners and Heather Small, the voice of M People, are the first two headliners announced for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

A new specialist domestic abuse service that makes it easier for people to access help and support has been launched.

Rochdale Town Hall Square will explode in a riot of colour next month, with the arrival of a unique event, which has toured all over the world.

Residents are being asked for their views about plans to introduce a new Rochdale borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour.

A 67-year-old man has been named by police as the victim in the Kersal Wetlands murder investigation.

Two men have been charged with murder, as more suspected human remains have been discovered this morning, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.

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.

Police believe the remains found are that of a man in his 60s, from Salford.

An alleged drugs trafficker who has been wanted by Greater Manchester Police since 2020 has been traced and arrested at a hotel in Benidorm.

- A 56-year-old man remains in critical condition.

- Footage has been released of an incident two weeks ago which detectives believe is part of a linked series.

DCI Damian Simpson brings 27 years of policing experience to his new role as GMP's Stalking Lead

The Conservative Party has suffered its worst electoral defeat in years, losing more than half of its councillors who stood for re-election across England.

Sky News has considered results from two million council wards and projected these voting figures into a nationwide estimate. They suggest, at the next general election, Labour could be on course to become the largest party but still short of a commons majority.

The family of Daniel Anjorin have released a statement after the teenager was killed on his walk to school on Tuesday.

About 31,000 properties have been left without water in St Leonards and parts of Hastings after a mains pipe burst.

A teenage girl has suffered "serious leg injuries" after being dragged under a school bus in Carlisle.

Ipswich Town have been promoted to the Premier League after 22 years out of the top flight.

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the villagers who Sky News revealed turned him away from a polling station when he tried to vote without a valid photo ID - under rules he introduced.

The King has increased his number of charity patronages by more than 200 and taken on some that were close to his mother's heart.

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.

Chart topping indie pop band Lottery Winners and Heather Small, the voice of M People, are the first two headliners announced for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Rochdale Town Hall Square will explode in a riot of colour next month, with the arrival of a unique event, which has toured all over the world.

A 3-day festival showcasing the very best food and drink Bury has to offer from across the world will begin on Thursday 23 May.

A major new event will take place in Rochdale this autumn thanks to funding of £71,000 from Arts Council England.

Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.

Fran Kirby has announced she will leave Chelsea Women at the end of the season after nine years at the club.

Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collide for the undisputed world heavyweight championship on Saturday May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

A cow-cuddling craze in the US could be under threat due to a bird flu outbreak.

Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.

A woman has won a $1m prize on the lottery for the second time in 10 weeks.

A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.

A woman has been reunited with her engagement ring 54 years after it went missing.

Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.

A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.

When her daughter first started complaining about "monsters" in her bedroom, Ashley Class didn't give it too much thought, thinking her three-year-old had perhaps been imaging things after watching Pixar's Monsters, Inc.

Kevin Spacey has denied new allegations of inappropriate behaviour from men who feature in a Channel 4 documentary released next week.

Olly Murs has apologised for cancelling a performance in Glasgow at the last minute.

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have both released new diss tracks as the feud between them intensifies with brutal verses dragging in their families.

At a time when jukebox musicals dominate London's West End, some of theatreland's stars argue the success of original shows is proof "audiences are ready to take a risk".

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