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Bury’s unbeaten run ends with 2–0 home defeat to Vauxhall Motors Bury’s long unbeaten run came to a sudden and underwhelming end defeated 2-0 at home to playoff chasing Vauxhall Motors.

Bury’s long unbeaten run came to a sudden and underwhelming end defeated 2-0 at home to playoff chasing Vauxhall Motors. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Candidates confirmed for Tottington by election Five candidates have been confirmed for the Tottington by election which will take place on Thursday 2nd April.

Tottington voters will choose from five candidates when the by election takes place next month. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Reform UK selects George Martin as candidate for Tottington by election Reform UK Bury has selected George Martin to stand in the Tottington ward by election next month. The party said he was chosen after reviewing several applicants.

Reform UK has selected George Martin as its candidate for the Tottington ward by election next month. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Prestwich Prep to close down A private pre-school in Prestwich has announced its shock closure, leaving parents with just three weeks to find an alternative.

The £8,000-a-year Prestwich Preparatory School on Old Bury Road will close on March 27, due to the headteacher’s ill health and other ‘external influences’. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

New padel club approved for Rochdale The padel craze will officially expand in Rochdale following approval of new courts. Rochdale Padel Club has been granted permission by the council to build six new padel courts on the grounds of the cricket club.

The padel craze will expand in Rochdale following approval of new courts. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Schools across the borough celebrate World Book Day with costumes and reading events Pupils across the Rochdale borough dressed as favourite story characters as schools marked World Book Day this week, with themed activities designed to encourage reading for pleasure.

Children across Rochdale borough schools dressed as favourite characters and took part in reading activities to celebrate World Book Day. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Police appeal for witnesses after 19 year old shot in Rochdale street Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19 year old man was shot in the leg in Rochdale on Thursday afternoon.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19 year old man was shot and seriously injured on Beswicke Royds Street in Rochdale on Thursday afternoon. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Man taken to hospital after reported shooting in Rochdale street A 19 year old man has been taken to hospital with suspected life changing injuries to his leg, as police are responding to reports of a shooting on Beswicke Royds Street in Rochdale this afternoon.

A 19 year old man has been taken to hospital with suspected life changing injuries after a reported shooting on Beswicke Royds Street in Rochdale. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

🟥 LIVE: Reports of serious incident in Rochdale amid major emergency service presence Emergency services are at the scene of a reported serious incident in Rochdale this afternoon.

A 19 year old man has been taken to hospital with suspected life changing injuries after a reported shooting on Beswicke Royds Street in Rochdale. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Greater Manchester schools add green playground spaces to help manage rainwater Schools across Greater Manchester are transforming hard playground surfaces with nature based drainage features designed to reduce flooding and support wildlife.

Schools across Greater Manchester are introducing rain gardens and planters to manage rainfall, reduce flooding risk and create wildlife friendly playgrounds. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Prestwich Library to relocate to Phoenix Centre during regeneration works Prestwich Library will temporarily move to the Phoenix Centre while demolition work begins at the Longfield Centre as part of the wider regeneration of Prestwich Village.

Prestwich Library will temporarily relocate to the Phoenix Centre while regeneration work begins at the Longfield Centre. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Greater Manchester businesses invited to join June trade mission to Shenzhen and Hong Kong Businesses across Greater Manchester are being invited to join an official trade mission to Shenzhen and Hong Kong this summer aimed at building new international partnerships.

Businesses across Greater Manchester are invited to apply for a June trade mission to Shenzhen and Hong Kong aimed at building international partnerships. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

More than 90 percent of Bury pupils offered first choice secondary school for September More than nine in ten children in Bury have been offered a place at their first choice secondary school for September 2026, according to newly released placement figures.

More than 90 percent of Bury pupils have secured their first choice secondary school place for September 2026. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Oldham manufacturer accelerates shift to automated production with regional support An Oldham manufacturer is expanding its use of robotics and digital systems as part of a major transformation aimed at boosting productivity and opening new markets.

An Oldham manufacturer is expanding its use of robotics and digital systems as part of a major transformation aimed at boosting productivity and opening new markets. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Road safety improvements under way in Kirkholt A series of road safety upgrades are being introduced in Kirkholt as part of wider investment into highways across the borough.

Road safety upgrades including new crossings and footpaths are being introduced in Kirkholt as part of wider highways investment. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Langley streets and park to be dedicated in memory of three former soldiers A dedication service will take place in Langley later this month to honour three soldiers with strong links to the Middleton community.

A dedication service at Willow Park will honour three soldiers with strong links to Middleton through streets and a park named in their memory. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

OMD to play first ever Rochdale show at Town Hall Square this summer Synth pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will perform their first ever live show in Rochdale this August at Town Hall Square.

OMD will play their first ever Rochdale show this August alongside Peter Hook and The Light and A Certain Ratio at Town Hall Square. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Whitefield neighbours launch Bury’s second Right to Grow community growing project Residents in Whitefield have launched Bury’s second community food growing project under the Right to Grow initiative, transforming unused public land into a shared space for growing food.

A group of neighbours in Whitefield have launched Bury’s second community food growing project through the Right to Grow initiative. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Suspected grenades found at unoccupied property on Manchester Road in Rochdale Police were called at around 2.40pm this afternoon after suspected grenades were discovered at an unoccupied property on Manchester Road in Rochdale.

Police say there is no wider risk after suspected grenades were found at a property on Manchester Road and removed for safe detonation. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Bartender has alcohol license revoked due to drink driving A 24-year-old bartender has had his alcohol license revoked after he was caught drink-driving nearly three times over the legal limit. Dylan Lealand of St. Johns Gardens, Bury, the registered director of Ramsbottom cocktail bar No. 5 Rams, will no longer be allowed to sell alcohol.

A 24-year-old bartender has had his alcohol license revoked after he was caught drink-driving nearly three times over the legal limit www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Radcliffe child sex offender jailed for life after abusing five children A man from Radcliffe has been jailed for life after being convicted of dozens of child sex offences against five children as young as seven.

A Radcliffe man has been jailed for life after being convicted of 54 child sex offences against five young victims, with a second Greater Manchester man also sentenced. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Conservatives select Emma Lee as candidate for Tottington by election The Conservative Party has selected Walshaw resident and business owner Emma Lee as its candidate for the Tottington by election on Thursday 2nd April. The party said protecting the local Green Belt and strengthening community representation would be central to her campaign.

The Conservative Party has selected Walshaw-based business owner Emma Lee as its candidate for the Tottington by-election on 2nd April. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Bowlee car boot sale returns for the 2026 season Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market will return to Bowlee Community Park on Sunday 5 April for the start of its 2026 season.

Bowlee Car Boot Sale returns on 5 April with prices frozen for sellers and up to 31 sales planned this year. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Littleborough Brass Band secures second place at North West regional championships Littleborough Brass Band has finished second in the Third Section at the North West Regional Brass Band Championships in Blackpool.

Littleborough Brass Band has qualified for the National Finals after finishing second in the Third Section at the North West regional championships. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Inside the major refurbishment transforming Tenpin Rochdale ahead of March reopening Tenpin Rochdale will reopen with a major refurbishment on 13 March 2026, bringing new attractions and upgraded facilities to the town.

Tenpin Rochdale will reopen on this March with new escape rooms, karaoke rooms, interactive darts and upgraded facilities. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Former Middleton pub could reopen as convenience store after closure A former pub in Boarshaw could be given a new lease of life as a convenience store after its owner applied for retrospective planning permission.

Plans have been submitted to turn the former Cotton Tree Inn in Middleton into a convenience store with late night opening hours. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Councillors raise concern over Riverside Housing sale of social homes in Middleton Senior councillors have voiced concern after properties owned by Riverside Housing in Langley were placed on the open market. They claim the disposals took place without prior engagement with Rochdale Borough Council.

Councillors in Middleton have raised concerns after social homes in Langley were put up for private sale and are calling on Riverside Housing to provide details and re engage with the council www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Whitehaven score four first half tries to beat Rochdale Hornets 20 0 Rochdale Hornets were beaten 20 0 by Whitehaven in Cumbria after four first half tries secured the home side’s first win of the Betfred Championship season.

Whitehaven scored four first half tries to secure a 20-0 win over Rochdale Hornets in the Betfred Championship. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Heywood community raises £1799.65 as Donna Dolan shaves hair for Macmillan A fundraising event in Heywood has raised £1799.65 for Macmillan Cancer Support after Donna Dolan bravely shaved her hair ahead of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment.

Donna Dolan raised £1799.65 for Macmillan Cancer Support after shaving her hair at a Brave the Shave event in Heywood. www.rochvalleyradio.com...

Road closure in Ramsbottom Drivers in Ramsbottom have been warned to expect delays as a busy main road is due to shut overnight on Tuesday, March 3. A road closure on Bolton Road West (A676) is taking place so United Utilities can carry out urgent works.

⚠️ Road closure in Ramsbottom tonight ⚠️ www.rochvalleyradio.com...