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Rochdale could see a new direct train route to London as soon as 2027.

Police are looking to identify two males following disorder at the NWCFL play off final.

THE VICTIMS of the Manchester Arena Bomb will be remembered with a special day of fundraising at The Rock Shopping Centre this month.

A new children’s book by retired Rochdale head teacher Yvonne Weatherhead MBE has been published to help raise money for children affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ocean Colour Scene are the third headliner announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival and will top the bill on Saturday 10 August.

Detectives in GMP’s Major Incident Team have reached a point in their investigation where they believe the victim to be Stuart Everett aged 67, who resided in the local area.

Anti-social behaviour is something Greater Manchester Police’s officers will never tolerate – and this morning (1 May 2024), Harpurhey’s Neighbourhood Team conducted a triple warrant strike to tackle reports of ASB in the area.

The family of Shaun Davies, who passed away following a road traffic collision on Stockport Road in Ashton-Under-Lyne last week have paid tribute to him.

Obert Moyo (28/02/1978) of Pennington Road, Bolton has today (Tuesday 30 April 2024) been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 27 years for murdering 35-year-old Perseverance Ncube.

Shabaz Ali (15/09/1991) of Deeplish Road, Rochdale, also known as “Greeneyes”, has been sentenced to seven years in jail.

At around 2.45pm yesterday (Monday 29 April 2024), we were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the M67 eastbound between two vehicles, a Vauxhall Astra and Heavy Goods Vehicle.

We have sacked a serving officer at an accelerated misconduct hearing following our investigation into them sexually assaulting a child while on duty.

We reinforce the commitment to tackling the supply of drugs in communities, not just in the City of Manchester district, but also wider across Greater Manchester, after an incident has left a teenage girl fighting for her life.

Workers Party of Britain have gained two seats in Rochdale, but Labour hold onto council control

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 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.

One of our tenacious PCSOs in Heywood has successfully secured what is thought to be the first full Stalking Prevention Order (SPO) against a child in the UK.

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

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.