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Police are appealing for information after a man, two other men and a woman were seriously injured in an assault in Middleton in the early hours of New Year’s Day. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-after-three-seriously-injured-in-middleton-assault/
Man arrested after three seriously injured in Middleton assault
A man has been arrested following a violent incident in Middleton that left three people seriously injured in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Police are appealing for information after a man, two other men and a woman were seriously injured in an assault in Middleton in the early hours of New Year’s Day. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-after-three-seriously-injured-in-middleton-assault/
BREAKING: Man dies after reported stabbing in Bury as two arrested on suspicion of murder https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-reported-stabbing-in-bury-as-two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder/
Man dies after reported stabbing in Bury as two arrested on suspicion of murder
A man in his 20s has died following a reported stabbing at a residential address in Bury late on New Year’s Eve, with two people now in police custody.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:11 PM
BREAKING: Man dies after reported stabbing in Bury as two arrested on suspicion of murder https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-reported-stabbing-in-bury-as-two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder/
United Utilities is advising residents to insulate pipes and outdoor taps as temperatures plunge this weekend. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/united-utilities-urges-residents-to-protect-pipes-ahead-of-freezing-weekend/
United Utilities urges residents to protect pipes ahead of freezing weekend
Residents and businesses across Rochdale and Greater Manchester are being urged to protect their water pipes as temperatures are forecast to plunge this weekend, raising the risk of bursts and flooding.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM
United Utilities is advising residents to insulate pipes and outdoor taps as temperatures plunge this weekend. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/united-utilities-urges-residents-to-protect-pipes-ahead-of-freezing-weekend/
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team has said it is devastated by the death of long serving volunteer Geoff Seddon, paying tribute to more than 56 years of service and dedication. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bolton-mountain-rescue-team-pays-tribute-to-long-serving-volunteer-geoff-seddon/
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team pays tribute to long serving volunteer Geoff Seddon
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team has announced the death of veteran volunteer Geoff Seddon, saying the team is devastated following what it described as a short but brutal battle with cancer.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team has said it is devastated by the death of long serving volunteer Geoff Seddon, paying tribute to more than 56 years of service and dedication. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bolton-mountain-rescue-team-pays-tribute-to-long-serving-volunteer-geoff-seddon/
Three floors of an iconic building at the heart of Bury’s nightlife ‘strip’ could be turned into flats, with many saying that's the end of Bury's 'only nightlife'. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/three-floors-of-iconic-town-centre-building-could-be-turned-into-flats/
Three floors of iconic town centre building could be turned into flats
Three floors of an iconic building at the heart of Bury’s nightlife ‘strip’ could be turned into flats. Developers plan to renovate the upper levels of the former Silver Chambers at 8 to 12 Silver Street into nine apartments.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Three floors of an iconic building at the heart of Bury’s nightlife ‘strip’ could be turned into flats, with many saying that's the end of Bury's 'only nightlife'. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/three-floors-of-iconic-town-centre-building-could-be-turned-into-flats/
A new community walking group called Mayfield Movers is launching in 2026 to boost health and wellbeing across the borough. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/community-walking-group-mayfield-movers-set-to-start-in-2026-to-promote-active-living/
Community walking group 'Mayfield Movers' set to start in 2026 to promote active living
A new community walking initiative called Mayfield Movers is set to launch in 2026, with the goal of improving physical health, reducing isolation, and strengthening community ties across the borough.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A new community walking group called Mayfield Movers is launching in 2026 to boost health and wellbeing across the borough. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/community-walking-group-mayfield-movers-set-to-start-in-2026-to-promote-active-living/
The former MP for Heywood and Middleton never planned to enter parliament and ended up at the House of Commons almost by accident after a whirlwind six weeks of campaigning. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/my-5-years-at-westminster-were-dominated-by-brexit-paralysis/
My 5 years at Westminster were dominated by Brexit paralysis
After five years in Westminster, Liz McInnes is finding joy in getting stuck into her role as a local councillor.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The former MP for Heywood and Middleton never planned to enter parliament and ended up at the House of Commons almost by accident after a whirlwind six weeks of campaigning. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/my-5-years-at-westminster-were-dominated-by-brexit-paralysis/
Julia Heap, CEO and Principal of Hopwood Hall College, has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to further education. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/hopwood-hall-college-principal-among-north-west-recipients-in-kings-honours-list/
Hopwood Hall College Principal among North West recipients in King's Honours List
The Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Hopwood Hall College has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List, recognising her long-standing contribution to education in Rochdale and across Greater Manchester.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Julia Heap, CEO and Principal of Hopwood Hall College, has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to further education. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/hopwood-hall-college-principal-among-north-west-recipients-in-kings-honours-list/
Football commentator Clive Tyldesley from Radcliffe has been made an OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for his contribution to sport and charity. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/radcliffe-commentator-clive-tyldesley-honoured-with-obe-in-new-year-list/
Radcliffe commentator Clive Tyldesley honoured with OBE in New Year list
Veteran football broadcaster Clive Tyldesley, who grew up in Radcliffe, has been awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting and charity in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Football commentator Clive Tyldesley from Radcliffe has been made an OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for his contribution to sport and charity. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/radcliffe-commentator-clive-tyldesley-honoured-with-obe-in-new-year-list/
Senior GMP detective to receive King’s Policing Medal for disaster victim identification work. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/senior-gmp-detective-to-receive-kings-policing-medal-for-disaster-victim-identification-work/
Senior GMP detective to receive King’s Policing Medal for disaster victim identification work
A senior Greater Manchester Police detective is to be recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours for his work supporting victims and bereaved families following major incidents and complex deaths.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Senior GMP detective to receive King’s Policing Medal for disaster victim identification work. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/senior-gmp-detective-to-receive-kings-policing-medal-for-disaster-victim-identification-work/
Vernon Everitt has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contribution to public transport. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/greater-manchester-transport-commissioner-vernon-everitt-awarded-cbe-in-new-year-honours/
Greater Manchester Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt awarded CBE in New Year Honours
The Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester has been recognised in the New Year Honours for his role in delivering major changes to public transport across the city region.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Vernon Everitt has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contribution to public transport. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/greater-manchester-transport-commissioner-vernon-everitt-awarded-cbe-in-new-year-honours/
Bury mountain rescue volunteer awarded MBE after 50 years of dedicated lifesaving service in some of the region’s toughest terrain https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bury-mountain-rescue-volunteer-honoured-with-mbe-for-five-decades-of-service/
Bury mountain rescue volunteer honoured with MBE for five decades of service
A long serving mountain rescue volunteer from Bury has been recognised in the New Year Honours for more than fifty years of lifesaving work across Cumbria and the Lake District.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Bury mountain rescue volunteer awarded MBE after 50 years of dedicated lifesaving service in some of the region’s toughest terrain https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bury-mountain-rescue-volunteer-honoured-with-mbe-for-five-decades-of-service/
A Chadderton firefighter has been awarded an MBE for life-changing support to burn survivors. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/chadderton-fire-service-specialist-awarded-mbe-for-work-supporting-burn-victims/
Chadderton fire service specialist awarded MBE for work supporting burn victims
A fire service specialist from Chadderton has been recognised in the New Year Honours for his work supporting burn victims and developing a pioneering programme to prevent deliberate fire setting.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A Chadderton firefighter has been awarded an MBE for life-changing support to burn survivors. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/chadderton-fire-service-specialist-awarded-mbe-for-work-supporting-burn-victims/
Rochdale’s Keira Walsh has been awarded an MBE after helping the Lionesses win back-to-back European titles and inspiring a generation of girls to play football. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdale-lioness-keira-walsh-awarded-mbe-in-new-year-honours/
Rochdale Lioness Keira Walsh awarded MBE in New Year Honours
Rochdale-born footballer Keira Walsh has been named in the King’s New Year Honours list, receiving an MBE for her services to the sport.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Rochdale’s Keira Walsh has been awarded an MBE after helping the Lionesses win back-to-back European titles and inspiring a generation of girls to play football. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdale-lioness-keira-walsh-awarded-mbe-in-new-year-honours/
A watchdog has criticised the use of handcuffs on a terminally ill Bolton sex offender who could not walk unaided before dying in prison. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bolton-paedophile-inappropriately-restrained-before-prison-death-report-finds/
Bolton paedophile 'inappropriately' restrained before prison death report finds
A paedophile from Bolton who died in custody was “wrongly” handcuffed despite being unable to walk unaided, a prison watchdog has found.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A watchdog has criticised the use of handcuffs on a terminally ill Bolton sex offender who could not walk unaided before dying in prison. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bolton-paedophile-inappropriately-restrained-before-prison-death-report-finds/
A man has died in hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack at a bus stop on Bury New Road in Prestwich. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/a-man-aged-65-has-died-following-suspected-heart-attack-at-a-bus-stop/
A man aged 65 has died following suspected heart attack at a bus stop
A man has died after suffering a suspected heart attack at a bus stop in Prestwich, prompting a police and ambulance response in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A man has died in hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack at a bus stop on Bury New Road in Prestwich. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/a-man-aged-65-has-died-following-suspected-heart-attack-at-a-bus-stop/
Your Trust supported over 1.6 million participants across Rochdale last year through arts, sport and wellbeing programmes. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/your-trust-celebrates-record-1-6-million-engagements-across-rochdale-borough/
Your Trust celebrates record 1.6 million engagements across Rochdale borough
More than 1.6 million people took part in Your Trust’s community programmes last year, marking a record high for the Rochdale-based charity.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Your Trust supported over 1.6 million participants across Rochdale last year through arts, sport and wellbeing programmes. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/your-trust-celebrates-record-1-6-million-engagements-across-rochdale-borough/
Greater Manchester Police solved 6,500 more crimes in 2025 and made over 70,000 arrests as total crime fell by 10,000 incidents across the region. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/crime-falls-and-justice-rises-as-gmp-pledges-safer-2026-for-greater-manchester/
Crime falls and justice rises as GMP pledges safer 2026 for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Police has reported a drop of 10,000 crimes in the past year, alongside a sharp rise in solved cases, as the force sets its sights on delivering a safer 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Greater Manchester Police solved 6,500 more crimes in 2025 and made over 70,000 arrests as total crime fell by 10,000 incidents across the region. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/crime-falls-and-justice-rises-as-gmp-pledges-safer-2026-for-greater-manchester/
Flying Scotsman returns to the East Lancashire Railway in 2026 for a limited run of journeys and displays. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/flying-scotsman-to-return-to-east-lancashire-railway-in-2026/
Flying Scotsman to return to East Lancashire Railway in 2026
One of Britain’s most iconic steam locomotives is making a highly anticipated return to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) next summer, with the Flying Scotsman confirmed for a special run of events in June 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Flying Scotsman returns to the East Lancashire Railway in 2026 for a limited run of journeys and displays. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/flying-scotsman-to-return-to-east-lancashire-railway-in-2026/
Book your Christmas tree collection by 6th January to support Springhill Hospice and avoid the post-festive cleanup. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/springhill-hospice-offers-christmas-tree-collection-service-across-rochdale-borough/
Springhill Hospice offers Christmas tree collection service across Rochdale borough
Residents across Rochdale can now register for Springhill Hospice’s annual Christmas tree collection service, running between 9 and 12 January 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Book your Christmas tree collection by 6th January to support Springhill Hospice and avoid the post-festive cleanup. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/springhill-hospice-offers-christmas-tree-collection-service-across-rochdale-borough/
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/