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Rochdale AFC narrowly missed out on a historic trip to Wembley on Saturday (6 April), losing 5–4 on penalties to Spennymoor Town after a dramatic FA Trophy semi-final at the Crown Oil Arena.

Excitement is building across Rochdale as Rochdale AFC prepare for their biggest match of the season – an FA Trophy semi-final showdown against Spennymoor Town.

A specialist team from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in Rochdale has made 29 arrests as part of a targeted week of action tackling domestic abuse.

Six housing blocks could be torn down in one borough and Manchester’s tallest tower could be built in another.

This week marks the first step of multiple operations to rejuvenate Rochdale town centre by addressing local issues including tackling serious and organised crime and preventing the sale of illegal goods.

Bury Council has successfully launched its enhanced support offer for Special Guardians, reinforcing its commitment to providing stable and loving homes for children who cannot live with their birth parents.

A decision on a huge motorway upgrade which would transform the network around the notoriously congested Simister Island will be made within weeks.

Bury Council has been fined £200,000 after a man was severely injured in front of horrified shoppers while installing the town’s Christmas tree.

Seven candidates have been confirmed to stand in the Balderstone & Kirkholt Ward by-election next month.

Work has begun on Morgan Sindall Construction’s latest education project in Greater Manchester.

The name Eid al-Fitr translates as "the festival of the breaking of the fast".

Crashes involving Metrolink trams and cars surged by 30 per cent last year, new data shows.

This morning (Tuesday 1 April) specialist officers from our organised crime team in Bury executed a warrant at an address on Hollins Road to target a man we believe to be involved in a largescale drugs conspiracy, responsible for facilitating the sale of class A and B drugs.

Northern Healthcare is proud to announce the official opening of Saxon House, a new move-on supported living service located on The Rock, Bury, developed in collaboration with Bury Council.

FAMILIES visiting The Rock Shopping Centre this Easter will be able enjoy FREE circus school skills workshops.

A firearm which has been linked to multiple disputes across Greater Manchester has been seized during a proactive investigation by specialist detectives in our Serious Organised Crime Group into a Manchester based Organised Crime Group (OCG) responsible for supply heroin and crack cocaine via the ‘Lex’ line.

After a decade without one, work has finally begun on building a permanent school in a town with more than 30,000 residents.

The new Albert’s eatery taking over the old Nutters restaurant site in Norden wants to serve booze until 3am, but locals aren’t keen.

Date announced for Rochdale council by-election

Work to transform Prestwich village’s centre into a ‘new beating heart for the community’ has taken a step forward with the appointment of a building contractor. The team behind the £100m overhaul of the Longfield Centre and wider central area have appointed Vinci Building ‘to help bring the regeneration to life’.

Six empty housing blocks on a deprived housing estate in Rochdale are one step closer to being demolished.

Bollards have been installed on Gloucester Avenue in Wardle as part of a new traffic management scheme approved by the Pennines Township Committee.

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).

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.

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal incident near the Elk Mill roundabout in Chadderton earlier this week.

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).

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.

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.

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.

The Bury Conservative Association is facing significant internal upheaval, which has been further inflamed by the recent deselection of its leader, Councillor Russell Bernstein, ahead of the 2026 local elections.

Officers in Heywood have secured three closure orders on properties in the last week as they continue to tackle criminality and protect vulnerable people.

Members of GMP’s Volunteer Police Cadet units have been taking part in a series of sessions raising awareness of child exploitation as part of a tailored programme which promotes open discussion.

A delayed kickoff at the Riverside stadium in Ramsbottom on Saturday as over 500 fans queued in celebration of non-league football; The visitors high flying West Didsbury and Chorlton. 

The life stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazi persecution can now be read by visitors to Bury libraries thanks to a new set of books.

A man has been charged following an investigation into a series of incidents on the Metrolink in recent days.

‘Change Day’ has arrived in Greater Manchester with the launch of a modern, contactless ‘tap and go’ payment system across the Bee Network.

Officers in Manchester have arrested a man following reports of a number of concerning incidents across the Metrolink in recent days.

People travelling on Manchester’s Metrolink are facing major delays this morning after all trams have been stopped on the Bury line.

Bury Hospice’s annual Strictly Best Foot Forward event brought glitz, glamour and generosity to the stage this weekend – raising an outstanding £48,253.26 to support hospice care in the local community.

Roch Valley Radio joined officers from Greater Manchester Police on Thursday 20 March as a major day of action rolled back into Rochdale as part of the monthly Operation AVRO.

Rochdale Town Hall Square will be transformed into a dazzling display of colour and carnival next month when a spectacular parade rolls into town. Taking place on Thursday 10 April, ‘Flight of Fancy’ will feature giant puppets, drumming, dancing, stilt walkers, theatre and lanterns, all set against the magnificent backdrop of Rochdale Town Hall.

Following a reported incident on Saturday 10 February 2024 in Newbold, Rochdale, three boys of secondary school age have now been charged.

Officers are investigating following a fatal collision on the M60 in Salford last night (Thursday 20 March), which also left several people injured.

Primary schools in Rochdale are to receive a share of more than £2.9m as part of an upgrade to local education facilities.

Andrew Cowan, Senior Operations Manager in Bury Council Schools Catering is marking World Down Syndrome Day by running from Liverpool to Bury tomorrow (Friday).

A 70-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of an 84-year-old man was sadly found at his home address in Prestwich, last Thursday.

Bury’s social workers have been nationally recognised during this week’s Social Work Week.

A new roof and solar panels will ensure that Ramsbottom Library has a watertight and green future.

Rochdale Borough Council has reintroduced a replacement waste bin charge for households to reduce costs, improve street scenes, and positively impact the climate. 

On Sunday 16 March 2025, Rochdale North and East Neighbourhood Officers as well as the Special Constabulary, assisted by several community volunteers and United Utilities took part in Operation Dragster.

On Wednesday 5 March 2025 at approximately 1pm, we were called to a concern for welfare at a domestic address on Rochdale Road, in Middleton.

Elsie Blundell has resigned as a councillor for Balderstone and Kirkholt following her election as the MP for Heywood and Middleton.

GMP is continuing to work shoulder to shoulder with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to ensure that everyone living in or visiting our cities and towns are able to travel on public transport safely and confidently.

The following statement is attributable to Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry:

Bury Business Improvement District have begun hosting the Knife Angel in partnership with Bury Council and GMP and several organisations and partners.

An old empty mill is to be transformed into much-needed housing for people with mental health issues.

The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 26 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.

On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.

Asian Community Radio Station in Moorgate, Bury Sparks Controversy with Anti-LGBT Education Signs

The charitable organisation known as the LGBTQI+ Forum in Bury, has issued a statement.

On Tuesday 29 August 2023 at around 11:55pm, officers were called to reports of a man who had been attacked with a knife on Haworth Walk in Radcliffe, Bury.

Housing association Onward Homes and construction firm John Southworth will be working in partnership on a new development of 30 affordable homes in Whitefield, Bury.