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• £20m funding for underinvested areas of Rochdale set to be approved

  Forgotten areas on the edge of Rochdale are set for a makeover thanks to almost £20m in government cash.

• How major 1,550-home scheme would fit into Greater Manchester

  A colossal scheme to build 1,550 homes has been earmarked for green fields just off the M60.

• Old industrial building demolition could unlock regeneration

  An old mill in Heywood will be demolished to make way for Heywood’s regeneration.

• Cardinal Langley students celebrate rise in GCSE and BTEC results

  Students at Cardinal Langley RC High School are celebrating their GCSE and BTEC results, with the school reporting increases in strong passes and top grades.

• St Anne’s Academy in Middleton matches its best GCSE results

  Students at St Anne’s Church of England Academy in Middleton have collected GCSE results which the school says are on a par with its best-ever results achieved in 2025.

• Heywood's Pride in Place scheme without chair after Brian Davies steps down

  The board is now welcoming recruitment for a new chair, along with two new members

• Strikes back on at four Greater Manchester hospitals after payment offer withdrawals, says UNISON

  Hundreds of NHS operating theatre staff at four hospitals in Greater Manchester will be back on strike for three days next week in a dispute about overtime payments, says UNISON

• New play area coming to Lower Place

  Local families will soon benefit from a new play area at Lower Place, funded by developer contributions and additional Rochdale South Township funding

• Bury Adult Learning Service welcomes residents to annual open day

  Bury Adult Learning Service is inviting residents from across the Borough to attend its annual Open Day on Saturday 5th September, from 10.30am to 2.30pm

• Greater Manchester to receive £17m in funding to help with the homelessness crisis

  Through a £442 million package, the North West is to receive £37m to curb rough sleeping to get people in for the winter

• Local golf clubs reach last eight of Manchester and District Alliance competitions

  Dukinfield, Rochdale, Brookdale and Denton are among the local clubs still competing for honours in the Manchester and District Golf Alliance Inter Club Knock Outs.