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OMD will headline a huge outdoor concert in Rochdale in 2026 with Peter Hook & The Light and A Certain Ratio also on the bill. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-entertainment/omd-to-headline-major-music-event-at-rochdale-town-hall-square-in-2026/
OMD to headline major music event at Rochdale Town Hall Square in 2026
Synth-pop pioneers to return to their roots with all-star line-up as part of Greater Manchester Town of Culture.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
OMD will headline a huge outdoor concert in Rochdale in 2026 with Peter Hook & The Light and A Certain Ratio also on the bill. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-entertainment/omd-to-headline-major-music-event-at-rochdale-town-hall-square-in-2026/
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Zaffar Hussain, of Kellett Street in Rochdale, pleaded guilty to sending the ‘threat’ to Simon Danczuk, the former MP for Rochdale, at Wigan Magistrates’ Court. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-sending-online-threat-to-ex-rochdale-mp/
Man pleads guilty to sending ‘online threat’ to ex-Rochdale MP
A man has pleaded guilty to sending an ‘online threat’ to Simon Danczuk a former MP for Rochdale.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Zaffar Hussain, of Kellett Street in Rochdale, pleaded guilty to sending the ‘threat’ to Simon Danczuk, the former MP for Rochdale, at Wigan Magistrates’ Court. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-sending-online-threat-to-ex-rochdale-mp/
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A herd of life-sized safari animals has taken over Mill Gate Shopping Centre in Bury this August for a free family adventure with prizes to be won. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/mill-gates-safari-trail-brings-the-wild-to-bury-this-august/
Mill Gate’s safari trail brings the wild to Bury this August
Families visiting Mill Gate Shopping Centre this month can embark on a free safari-themed adventure, spotting life-sized animals and meeting lifelike animatronic creatures.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A herd of life-sized safari animals has taken over Mill Gate Shopping Centre in Bury this August for a free family adventure with prizes to be won. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/mill-gates-safari-trail-brings-the-wild-to-bury-this-august/
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A 19-year-old stabbed to death in a Bury car park has been named as Mohammed Afzal, with three suspects currently in custody as a murder investigation continues. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/teenager-who-died-in-bury-named-as-mohammed-afzal/
Teenager who died in Bury named as Mohammed Afzal
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Bury, who has now been formally named as Mohammed Afzal.
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August 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A 19-year-old stabbed to death in a Bury car park has been named as Mohammed Afzal, with three suspects currently in custody as a murder investigation continues. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/teenager-who-died-in-bury-named-as-mohammed-afzal/
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Plans to build homes right next to a massive pylon in Radcliffe spark concern over safety, green space and ‘wires buzzing overhead’ https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-homes-could-be-built-in-shadow-of-electricity-pylon-on-equestrian-land/
New homes could be built in shadow of electricity pylon on ‘equestrian land’
New homes and a stable block could be built on former green belt land close to a Bury reservoir.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Plans to build homes right next to a massive pylon in Radcliffe spark concern over safety, green space and ‘wires buzzing overhead’ https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-homes-could-be-built-in-shadow-of-electricity-pylon-on-equestrian-land/
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Abbas Hussain, 19, charged with murder following the fatal death of Mohammed Afzal in Bury. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/teenager-19-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-stabbing-in-bury-car-park/
Teenager, 19, charged with murder after deadly stabbing in Bury car park
A teenager from Bolton has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Mohammed Afzal in Bury last week.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Abbas Hussain, 19, charged with murder following the fatal death of Mohammed Afzal in Bury. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/teenager-19-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-stabbing-in-bury-car-park/
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Work on a huge new woodland adventure course at one of Greater Manchester’s most popular visitor spots has started. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/work-starts-on-huge-adventure-playground-in-littleborough/
Work starts on huge adventure playground in Littleborough
Work on a huge new woodland adventure course at one of Greater Manchester’s most popular visitor spots has started.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Work on a huge new woodland adventure course at one of Greater Manchester’s most popular visitor spots has started. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/work-starts-on-huge-adventure-playground-in-littleborough/
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Morecambe fans get free entry to Bury FC’s match this Saturday in a moving gesture of football solidarity as off-field troubles continue at the Shrimps. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/sports/bury-fc-opens-its-doors-to-morecambe-fans-facing-off-field-uncertainty/
Bury FC opens its doors to Morecambe fans facing off-field uncertainty
In a show of solidarity, Bury Football Club has invited Morecambe supporters to attend this weekend’s match at Gigg Lane for free, following ongoing concerns about the Shrimps’ future.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Morecambe fans get free entry to Bury FC’s match this Saturday in a moving gesture of football solidarity as off-field troubles continue at the Shrimps. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/sports/bury-fc-opens-its-doors-to-morecambe-fans-facing-off-field-uncertainty/
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58-year-old Terrence King has been charged with murder after a teenage boy was killed in a crash on Rowrah Crescent, Middleton, on Tuesday 22 July 2025. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-murder-after-teenage-boy-killed-in-middleton-e-bike-collision/
Man charged with murder after teenage boy killed in Middleton e-bike collision
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a teenage boy in a collision involving a car and an e-bike in Middleton earlier this week.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
58-year-old Terrence King has been charged with murder after a teenage boy was killed in a crash on Rowrah Crescent, Middleton, on Tuesday 22 July 2025. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-murder-after-teenage-boy-killed-in-middleton-e-bike-collision/
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Bury FC fire back at Noel Gallagher after Heaton Park jibe with clip of them beating Manchester City back in 1998 https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bury-fc-have-the-last-laugh-after-noel-gallaghers-heaton-park-dig/
Bury FC have the last laugh after Noel Gallagher’s Heaton Park dig
Bury Football Club have delivered a witty comeback after Noel Gallagher mocked them during Oasis’s Heaton Park reunion, reminding the rock star of the time the Shakers beat his beloved Manchester City.
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July 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Bury FC fire back at Noel Gallagher after Heaton Park jibe with clip of them beating Manchester City back in 1998 https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bury-fc-have-the-last-laugh-after-noel-gallaghers-heaton-park-dig/
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Year 6 pupils steal the spotlight in a hilarious modern Cinderella musical that left the audience and parents cheering. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/mersey-drive-year-6-take-final-bow-in-show-stopping-cinderella-and-rockerfella-performance/
Mersey Drive Year 6 take final bow in show-stopping Cinderella and Rockerfella performance
Pupils earn standing ovation as mayor joins proud send-off at Whitefield primary school
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July 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Year 6 pupils steal the spotlight in a hilarious modern Cinderella musical that left the audience and parents cheering. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/mersey-drive-year-6-take-final-bow-in-show-stopping-cinderella-and-rockerfella-performance/
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Hollingworth Academy pupils got a hands-on look at water science and green careers during a behind-the-scenes visit to United Utilities' HQ. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/geography-students-get-a-taste-of-green-careers-on-field-trip-to-united-utilities-hq/
Geography students get a taste of green careers on field trip to United Utilities HQ
A group of Year 10 pupils from Hollingworth Academy were given hands-on insights into sustainability-focused jobs during a visit to United Utilities’ headquarters in Warrington.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Hollingworth Academy pupils got a hands-on look at water science and green careers during a behind-the-scenes visit to United Utilities' HQ. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/geography-students-get-a-taste-of-green-careers-on-field-trip-to-united-utilities-hq/
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Two pieces of artwork portraying the Gallagher brothers have been stolen from the theatre in Prestwich. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/help-us-get-liam-and-noel-back-as-heartbroken-charity-appeals-for-return-of-oasis-artwork-taken-from-theatre/
‘Help us get Liam and Noel back’ as ‘Heartbroken’ charity appeals for return of Oasis artwork taken from theatre
Two pieces of artwork portraying the Gallagher brothers have been taken from the outside of a small theatre close to Heaton Park.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Two pieces of artwork portraying the Gallagher brothers have been stolen from the theatre in Prestwich. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/help-us-get-liam-and-noel-back-as-heartbroken-charity-appeals-for-return-of-oasis-artwork-taken-from-theatre/
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Andrew Peak tragically died after suffering critical injuries in a motorbike crash on the M60 as his family thank medics and launch a fundraiser in his name. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/family-pays-tribute-to-biker-andrew-peak-after-fatal-m60-crash-near-stockport/
Family pays tribute to biker Andrew Peak after fatal M60 crash near Stockport
The family of Andrew Peak, a 58-year-old man from Greater Manchester, has paid tribute following his death in hospital after a serious road collision on the M60.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Andrew Peak tragically died after suffering critical injuries in a motorbike crash on the M60 as his family thank medics and launch a fundraiser in his name. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/family-pays-tribute-to-biker-andrew-peak-after-fatal-m60-crash-near-stockport/
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After 45 years and over 1,000 children cared for, Rochdale childminder Marlene Farrow retires with love and thanks from the whole community. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/milnrow-childminder-retires-after-caring-for-more-than-1000-rochdale-children-in-45-year-career/
Milnrow childminder retires after caring for more than 1,000 Rochdale children in 45-year career
A beloved childminder from Milnrow has hung up her apron after an incredible 45 years of service, having cared for more than 1,000 children across Rochdale.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
After 45 years and over 1,000 children cared for, Rochdale childminder Marlene Farrow retires with love and thanks from the whole community. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/milnrow-childminder-retires-after-caring-for-more-than-1000-rochdale-children-in-45-year-career/
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Rochdale Sea Cadet Officer Sally Tisdall receives royal honour for her tireless volunteer work and inspiring leadership of local youth unit TS Frobisher II. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/sea-cadet-officer-in-rochdale-honoured-with-royal-commendation-for-exceptional-service/
Sea Cadet Officer in Rochdale honoured with Royal commendation for exceptional service
Rochdale’s PO (SCC) Sally Tisdall has received a prestigious Lord Lieutenant Commendation for her unwavering commitment to youth development, community service, and voluntary leadership at the town’s Sea Cadet Unit, TS Frobisher II.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Rochdale Sea Cadet Officer Sally Tisdall receives royal honour for her tireless volunteer work and inspiring leadership of local youth unit TS Frobisher II. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/sea-cadet-officer-in-rochdale-honoured-with-royal-commendation-for-exceptional-service/
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Rochdale Comedy Festival will bring laughs and big names to the borough this autumn as part of the town’s year as Greater Manchester’s cultural capital. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdale-comedy-festival-launches-with-ten-days-of-top-talent/
Rochdale Comedy Festival launches with ten days of top talent
Rochdale is getting ready to laugh as a brand new comedy festival brings well-known names and rising stars to venues across the borough this autumn.
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July 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Rochdale Comedy Festival will bring laughs and big names to the borough this autumn as part of the town’s year as Greater Manchester’s cultural capital. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdale-comedy-festival-launches-with-ten-days-of-top-talent/
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A radio station, Bury's Salaam BCR, was punished by Ofcom and fined after airing a speech calling Jews the ‘worst enemies of humanity’. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/salaam-bcrs-radio-bury-broadcast-leads-to-ofcom-ruling-over-antisemitic-content/
Salaam BCR’s radio Bury broadcast leads to Ofcom ruling over antisemitic content
A Bury based community radio station has been fined £3,500 after broadcasting a speech that breached Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code with antisemitic hate speech and offensive content.
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July 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A radio station, Bury's Salaam BCR, was punished by Ofcom and fined after airing a speech calling Jews the ‘worst enemies of humanity’. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/salaam-bcrs-radio-bury-broadcast-leads-to-ofcom-ruling-over-antisemitic-content/
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A new footbridge at Bury Metrolink will mark the first step in plans create a new £80m transport interchange in Bury town centre. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-bridge-at-metrolink-stop-first-stage-in-80m-redevelopment-of-out-of-date-transport-interchange/
New bridge at Metrolink stop first stage in £80M redevelopment of ‘out of date’ transport interchange
A new footbridge at Bury Metrolink will mark the first step in plans create a new £80m transport interchange in Bury town centre.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A new footbridge at Bury Metrolink will mark the first step in plans create a new £80m transport interchange in Bury town centre. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-bridge-at-metrolink-stop-first-stage-in-80m-redevelopment-of-out-of-date-transport-interchange/
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Much of a prominent Bury town centre office building is on the table to be converted into 28 flats. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/prominent-offices-overlooking-bus-station-and-shopping-centre-set-to-become-high-end-flats/
Prominent offices overlooking bus station and shopping centre set to become ‘high-end’ flats
Much of a prominent Bury town centre office building could be converted into 28 flats.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Much of a prominent Bury town centre office building is on the table to be converted into 28 flats. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/prominent-offices-overlooking-bus-station-and-shopping-centre-set-to-become-high-end-flats/
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Rochdale’s Healthwatch warns of 'devastating blow' if government axes patient watchdog network https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/healthwatch-rochdale-warns-of-devastating-blow-after-government-confirms-plans-to-scrap-patient-watchdog/
Healthwatch Rochdale warns of 'devastating blow' after government confirms plans to scrap patient watchdog
Healthwatch Rochdale has criticised a government decision to shut down Healthwatch England and the nationwide network of local Healthwatch organisations, calling it a “devastating blow” to patient voice and local accountability.
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July 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Rochdale’s Healthwatch warns of 'devastating blow' if government axes patient watchdog network https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/healthwatch-rochdale-warns-of-devastating-blow-after-government-confirms-plans-to-scrap-patient-watchdog/
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Fraud, drugs and assault among 12 arrests at the Wednesday night Oasis homecoming show. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/mid-week-oasis-concert-sees-12-arrests-but-no-major-incidents-reported/
Mid-week Oasis concert sees 12 arrests but no major incidents reported
Greater Manchester Police say the third of five homecoming Oasis concerts in Manchester passed without serious disruption, as officers prepare for a busy final weekend
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July 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Fraud, drugs and assault among 12 arrests at the Wednesday night Oasis homecoming show. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/mid-week-oasis-concert-sees-12-arrests-but-no-major-incidents-reported/
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A 12-year-old dancer has won a place on an elite training scheme after impressing judges with her unique and creative interpretation of a surrealist painting. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/talented-12-year-old-wins-place-at-top-dance-school/
Talented 12-year-old wins place at top dance school
A young dancer has been chosen for an elite training programme after impressing judges with her creative moves.
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July 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A 12-year-old dancer has won a place on an elite training scheme after impressing judges with her unique and creative interpretation of a surrealist painting. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/talented-12-year-old-wins-place-at-top-dance-school/
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Bury Council deletes dozens of comments and limits replies after backlash to social media post honouring non-binary people’s day. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/we-will-not-tolerate-abuse-council-restricts-social-media-responses-after-insulting-comments/
‘We will not tolerate abuse’: Council restricts social media responses after ‘insulting’ comments
A council deleted – and later restricted – comments on a social media post marking non binary persons’ day after it said ‘insulting’ responses were made.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Bury Council deletes dozens of comments and limits replies after backlash to social media post honouring non-binary people’s day. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/we-will-not-tolerate-abuse-council-restricts-social-media-responses-after-insulting-comments/
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Academy trust denies claims of suspending teacher ‘due to having ADHD’ https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/academy-trust-denies-claims-of-suspending-teacher-due-to-having-adhd/
Academy trust denies claims of suspending teacher ‘due to having ADHD’
Shaw Education Trust has strongly denied claims that they suspended a Bury teacher ‘due to having ADHD.’
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July 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Academy trust denies claims of suspending teacher ‘due to having ADHD’ https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/academy-trust-denies-claims-of-suspending-teacher-due-to-having-adhd/