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Teletubbies, traffic cones and Scooby-Doo raise thousands in Edgworth's wildest charity race yet. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-entertainment/teletubbies-traffic-cones-and-blind-mice-take-over-edgworth-in-charity-race/
Teletubbies, traffic cones and blind mice take over Edgworth in charity race
Teletubbies, blind mice, and Top Gun pilots brought festive chaos to the streets of Edgworth on Sunday as the village’s annual charity three-legged race returned, raising thousands for Cancer Research UK.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Teletubbies, traffic cones and Scooby-Doo raise thousands in Edgworth's wildest charity race yet. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-entertainment/teletubbies-traffic-cones-and-blind-mice-take-over-edgworth-in-charity-race/
Stepans and Graham strike as Shakers seal Boxing Day victory https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/sports/stepans-and-graham-strike-as-shakers-seal-boxing-day-victory/
Stepans and Graham strike as Shakers seal Boxing Day victory
Goals either side of halftime from Rustam Stepans and Leo Graham saw Bury run out 2-0 winners over Clitheroe on Boxing Day despite being reduced to ten men late on.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Stepans and Graham strike as Shakers seal Boxing Day victory https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/sports/stepans-and-graham-strike-as-shakers-seal-boxing-day-victory/
Over 350 people enjoyed a free Christmas Day meal in Rochdale thanks to the work of Army of Kindness and more than 40 volunteers. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/army-of-kindness-hosts-record-breaking-christmas-day-meal-in-rochdale/
December 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Over 350 people enjoyed a free Christmas Day meal in Rochdale thanks to the work of Army of Kindness and more than 40 volunteers. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/army-of-kindness-hosts-record-breaking-christmas-day-meal-in-rochdale/
‘Build, baby, build’ is the mantra Rochdale is destined to follow in 2026. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/key-developments-coming-to-rochdale-in-2026/
Key developments coming to Rochdale in 2026
‘Build, baby, build’ is the mantra Rochdale is destined to follow in 2026, with bricks and mortar set to be in hot demand due to the sheer scale of development. Housebuilding is set to dominate the calendar across all Rochdalian towns, with a plethora of residential developments getting the go ahead in 2025.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
‘Build, baby, build’ is the mantra Rochdale is destined to follow in 2026. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/key-developments-coming-to-rochdale-in-2026/
Over the course of 2026 hundreds of residents living in the iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks in Rochdale are expected to move out. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/what-does-the-future-hold-for-rochdales-seven-sisters/
What does the future hold for Rochdale’s Seven Sisters
Over the course of 2026 hundreds of residents living in the iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks in Rochdale are expected to move out.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Over the course of 2026 hundreds of residents living in the iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks in Rochdale are expected to move out. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/what-does-the-future-hold-for-rochdales-seven-sisters/
Hundreds turned out for the Holcombe Hunt on Boxing Day as organisers spoke out against proposed Labour plans to ban trail hunting in future. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/holcombe-hunt-returns-to-pleasington-as-future-of-trail-hunting-faces-uncertainty/
Holcombe Hunt returns to Pleasington as future of trail hunting faces uncertainty
Supporters gathered in their hundreds in Pleasington on Boxing Day for the historic Holcombe Hunt, as debate over the future legality of trail hunting continues.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Hundreds turned out for the Holcombe Hunt on Boxing Day as organisers spoke out against proposed Labour plans to ban trail hunting in future. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/holcombe-hunt-returns-to-pleasington-as-future-of-trail-hunting-faces-uncertainty/
Unlike many towns in the region, most of the local pubs in Prestwich have remained open with a cluster on Bury New Road. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/seven-reasons-why-prestwich-is-still-on-the-up/
Seven reasons why Prestwich is still ‘on the up’
Prestwich has long been considered a pretty desirable place to live.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Unlike many towns in the region, most of the local pubs in Prestwich have remained open with a cluster on Bury New Road. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/seven-reasons-why-prestwich-is-still-on-the-up/
Keith and Helen Atkinson, from Walmersley, are to be given the ‘freedom of the borough’ in early 2026 after looking after 31 children, mainly teenagers, since 1994. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/weve-been-parents-to-31-children-and-every-one-of-them-means-the-world-to-us/
‘We’ve been ‘parents’ to 31 children and every one of them means the world to us’
A couple whose ‘extraordinary commitment’ to being foster carers has transformed dozens of children’s lives are to be awarded Bury’s highest honour. Keith and Helen Atkinson, from Walmersley, are to be given the ‘freedom of the borough’ in early 2026 after looking after 31 children, mainly teenagers, since 1994.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Keith and Helen Atkinson, from Walmersley, are to be given the ‘freedom of the borough’ in early 2026 after looking after 31 children, mainly teenagers, since 1994. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/weve-been-parents-to-31-children-and-every-one-of-them-means-the-world-to-us/
A ‘mindless attack’ has left a community centre with more than £10,000 of damage just before Christmas. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/community-centre-left-with-10000-of-damage-just-before-christmas/
Community centre left with £10,000 of damage just before Christmas
A ‘mindless attack’ has left a community centre in Oldham with more than £10,000 of damage just before Christmas. Holts Community Centre, on Near Birches Parade in the Holts housing estate, was last week targeted by vandals.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A ‘mindless attack’ has left a community centre with more than £10,000 of damage just before Christmas. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/community-centre-left-with-10000-of-damage-just-before-christmas/
Rochdale AFC head into Christmas top of the National League with renewed stability, growing crowds and a new pitch helping fuel optimism for 2026. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/from-survival-to-belief-as-rochdale-afc-look-ahead-to-2026/
From survival to belief as Rochdale AFC look ahead to 2026
Just over 18 months ago, the future of Rochdale AFC looked bleak, with the club facing an uncertain existence after years of instability both on and off the pitch.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Rochdale AFC head into Christmas top of the National League with renewed stability, growing crowds and a new pitch helping fuel optimism for 2026. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/from-survival-to-belief-as-rochdale-afc-look-ahead-to-2026/
Bin collections across the borough will follow a revised Christmas and New Year timetable, with brown bins paused and residents asked to check their temporary collection day. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/changes-to-christmas-and-new-year-bin-collections-across-the-borough/
Changes to Christmas and New Year bin collections across the borough
Residents are being reminded that bin collections will follow a revised schedule over Christmas and New Year, with garden waste services paused and most other collection days temporarily moved.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Bin collections across the borough will follow a revised Christmas and New Year timetable, with brown bins paused and residents asked to check their temporary collection day. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/changes-to-christmas-and-new-year-bin-collections-across-the-borough/
Smiles all round as ten year old Hephzibah is pictured sat with Rochdale Council Leader Neil Emmott celebrating her winning Christmas card design. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/hephzibahs-christmas-artwork-chosen-for-rochdale-council-card/
Hephzibah’s Christmas artwork chosen for Rochdale council card
A ten year old pupil from a Middleton primary special school has seen her festive artwork turned into an official Christmas card used by the borough council.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Smiles all round as ten year old Hephzibah is pictured sat with Rochdale Council Leader Neil Emmott celebrating her winning Christmas card design. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/hephzibahs-christmas-artwork-chosen-for-rochdale-council-card/
Heywood AODS and its youth group Heykids have earned 19 nominations at the NODA District 7 awards recognising their adult and youth productions. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/heywood-aods-and-heykids-secure-19-nominations-at-noda-district-7-awards/
Heywood AODS and Heykids secure 19 nominations at NODA District 7 awards
Heywood Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society and its youth section Heykids have been recognised with a total of 19 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association District 7 awards.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Heywood AODS and its youth group Heykids have earned 19 nominations at the NODA District 7 awards recognising their adult and youth productions. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/heywood-aods-and-heykids-secure-19-nominations-at-noda-district-7-awards/
Greater Manchester Police made 671 arrests during the Festive Friday weekend as part of ongoing winter operations to tackle crime and protect communities across the region. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/greater-manchester-police-make-671-arrests-during-festive-friday-weekend/
Greater Manchester Police make 671 arrests during Festive Friday weekend
Greater Manchester Police made 671 arrests across the force area during the Festive Friday weekend, marking an increase of almost 15 percent compared with the same period last year.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Greater Manchester Police made 671 arrests during the Festive Friday weekend as part of ongoing winter operations to tackle crime and protect communities across the region. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/greater-manchester-police-make-671-arrests-during-festive-friday-weekend/
Two Year 7 pupils have earned places in the school Hall of Fame after impressing in gymnastics and cricket at county level. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/young-sporting-stars-honoured-in-school-hall-of-fame/
Young sporting stars honoured in school Hall of Fame
SPORTING superstars who are excelling in cricket and gymnastics have had their photographs added to their school’s Hall of Fame.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Two Year 7 pupils have earned places in the school Hall of Fame after impressing in gymnastics and cricket at county level. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/young-sporting-stars-honoured-in-school-hall-of-fame/
A new letters to loved ones post box has opened at Bury Cemetery to give residents a private way to express grief and remember those they have lost. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-letters-to-loved-ones-post-box-opens-at-bury-cemetery/
New letters to loved ones post box opens at Bury Cemetery
A new post box allowing residents to leave letters and cards for people who have died has been installed at Bury Cemetery, following requests from members of the local community.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A new letters to loved ones post box has opened at Bury Cemetery to give residents a private way to express grief and remember those they have lost. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-letters-to-loved-ones-post-box-opens-at-bury-cemetery/
Cycling Santas have raised more than £700 for Petrus after completing a festive charity bike ride around Rochdale to support people facing homelessness this winter. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/cycling-santas-raise-more-than-700-for-rochdale-homelessness-charity/
Cycling Santas raise more than £700 for Rochdale homelessness charity
Eight cyclists dressed as Santas have raised more than £700 for Petrus after completing a 19 mile fundraising ride around Rochdale.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Cycling Santas have raised more than £700 for Petrus after completing a festive charity bike ride around Rochdale to support people facing homelessness this winter. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/cycling-santas-raise-more-than-700-for-rochdale-homelessness-charity/
Army of Kindness has marked Christmas by delivering donated hampers to Rochdale residents as part of its ongoing support for people facing hardship. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/army-of-kindness-spreads-festive-cheer-with-hamper-delivery-to-rochdale-residents/
Army of Kindness spreads festive cheer with hamper delivery to Rochdale residents
A Rochdale based community charity has marked the end of the year by delivering Christmas hampers to residents in supported housing, continuing its weekly work supporting people facing hardship.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Army of Kindness has marked Christmas by delivering donated hampers to Rochdale residents as part of its ongoing support for people facing hardship. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/army-of-kindness-spreads-festive-cheer-with-hamper-delivery-to-rochdale-residents/
Three men have been convicted after police stopped an antisemitic terror plot targeting Jewish communities in Greater Manchester. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/three-men-convicted-after-foiled-antisemitic-terror-plot-in-greater-manchester/
Three men convicted after foiled antisemitic terror plot in Greater Manchester
Three men have been convicted following a major counter terrorism investigation into a planned antisemitic attack targeting Jewish communities in Greater Manchester.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Three men have been convicted after police stopped an antisemitic terror plot targeting Jewish communities in Greater Manchester. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/three-men-convicted-after-foiled-antisemitic-terror-plot-in-greater-manchester/
Local success and community spirit were centre stage at the Rochdale Business Awards with nine winners honoured and over £4,600 raised for Springhill Hospice. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdale-businesses-recognised-at-annual-awards-ceremony/
Rochdale businesses recognised at annual awards ceremony
Hundreds gathered at Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate local success stories at the 12th annual Rochdale Business Awards.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Local success and community spirit were centre stage at the Rochdale Business Awards with nine winners honoured and over £4,600 raised for Springhill Hospice. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdale-businesses-recognised-at-annual-awards-ceremony/
Tetrosyl strike deepens as union accuses employer of illegal tactics and Christmas ‘cruelty’. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/tetrosyl-strike-deepens-as-union-accuses-employer-of-illegal-tactics-and-christmas-cruelty/
Tetrosyl strike deepens as union accuses employer of illegal tactics and Christmas ‘cruelty’
Workers at a Rochdale manufacturing site will walk out again in January after union leaders accused management of unfair dismissal, unlawful strike-breaking, and refusing to negotiate.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Tetrosyl strike deepens as union accuses employer of illegal tactics and Christmas ‘cruelty’. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/tetrosyl-strike-deepens-as-union-accuses-employer-of-illegal-tactics-and-christmas-cruelty/
Peine Square has been transformed into a vibrant event space as part of a £1 million project to revitalise Heywood town centre. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/peine-square-transformed-in-1m-heywood-regeneration-project/
Peine Square transformed in £1m Heywood regeneration project
A major upgrade to Peine Square in Heywood town centre has been completed, delivering new performance spaces, greenery and public seating as part of a £1 million investment.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Peine Square has been transformed into a vibrant event space as part of a £1 million project to revitalise Heywood town centre. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/peine-square-transformed-in-1m-heywood-regeneration-project/
Two Rochdale-based care workers have won a national award for bringing joy through music and creative support for autistic and learning disabled people. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/music-and-creativity-team-win-national-award-for-bringing-joy-to-supported-lives/
Music and creativity team win national award for bringing joy to supported lives
Two members of staff from a Rochdale-based social care provider have received national recognition for their work enriching the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Two Rochdale-based care workers have won a national award for bringing joy through music and creative support for autistic and learning disabled people. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/music-and-creativity-team-win-national-award-for-bringing-joy-to-supported-lives/
A £4.5 million upgrade is underway at Castleton's wastewater site to cut storm overflow discharges and protect the River Irk. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/united-utilities-begins-4-5-million-project-to-protect-castleton-waterways/
United Utilities begins £4.5 million project to protect Castleton waterways
A £4.5 million scheme to improve water quality in Castleton has begun, with United Utilities aiming to reduce pollution in Trub Brook and the River Irk.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A £4.5 million upgrade is underway at Castleton's wastewater site to cut storm overflow discharges and protect the River Irk. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/united-utilities-begins-4-5-million-project-to-protect-castleton-waterways/
A £4.5 million upgrade is underway at Castleton's wastewater site to cut storm overflow discharges and protect the River Irk. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/united-utilities-begins-4-5-million-project-to-protect-castleton-waterways/
United Utilities begins £4.5 million project to protect Castleton waterways
A £4.5 million scheme to improve water quality in Castleton has begun, with United Utilities aiming to reduce pollution in Trub Brook and the River Irk.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A £4.5 million upgrade is underway at Castleton's wastewater site to cut storm overflow discharges and protect the River Irk. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/united-utilities-begins-4-5-million-project-to-protect-castleton-waterways/