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Plans read... "At the heart of this proposal are the principles of good design, desirability and creating housing choice with the intent of creating a sustainable community where people want to live." https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/plan-for-1000-homes-in-heywood-takes-step-forward/
Plan for 1,000 homes in Heywood takes step forward
The next stage of plans for 1,000 more homes to Heywood has taken a step forward. A planning application for 186 houses to the plot of land off Hareshill Road North has been tabled with Rochdale council.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Plans read... "At the heart of this proposal are the principles of good design, desirability and creating housing choice with the intent of creating a sustainable community where people want to live." https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/plan-for-1000-homes-in-heywood-takes-step-forward/
Mr Hussain wants to turn a former beauty salon in Rochdale town centre into a seven-bed HMO for local workers, with plans now submitted to the council. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/from-salon-to-hmo-under-new-plans-for-rochdale-town-centre-property/
From salon to HMO under new plans for Rochdale town centre property
A building in Rochdale town centre could be transformed into shared accommodation for workers under new proposals submitted to the council.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Mr Hussain wants to turn a former beauty salon in Rochdale town centre into a seven-bed HMO for local workers, with plans now submitted to the council. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/from-salon-to-hmo-under-new-plans-for-rochdale-town-centre-property/
The resignation that could change Greater Manchester forever https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/the-resignation-that-could-change-greater-manchester-forever/
The resignation that could change Greater Manchester forever
February 8, 2025: A Saturday night that changed Tameside politics forever, and one that could still reshape the future of Greater Manchester for years.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The resignation that could change Greater Manchester forever https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/the-resignation-that-could-change-greater-manchester-forever/
NEW: Andrew Gwynne has stepped down as Gorton and Denton’s MP, nearly a year after he was named in the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/andrew-gwynne-resigns-as-an-mp/
Andrew Gwynne resigns as an MP
Andrew Gwynne has stepped down as Gorton and Denton’s MP, nearly a year after he was named in the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM
NEW: Andrew Gwynne has stepped down as Gorton and Denton’s MP, nearly a year after he was named in the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/andrew-gwynne-resigns-as-an-mp/
Reform councillor sole opponent as Bury’s councillor backs early years motion https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/reform-councillor-sole-opponent-as-burys-councillor-backs-early-years-motion/
Reform councillor sole opponent as Bury’s councillor backs early years motion
A council motion committing Bury to giving every child the best possible start in life was passed with near-unanimous support at a Full Council meeting yesterday, with only one councillor voting against.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Reform councillor sole opponent as Bury’s councillor backs early years motion https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/reform-councillor-sole-opponent-as-burys-councillor-backs-early-years-motion/
BREAKING: Andy Burnham says he was in the dark over reports of Andrew Gwynne deal https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/andy-burnham-says-he-was-in-the-dark-over-reports-of-andrew-gwynne-deal/
Andy Burnham says he was in the dark over reports of Andrew Gwynne deal
Andy Burnham says he was completely ‘in the dark’ about Andrew Gwynne’s plans amid reports a deal has been reached that may see the MP’s Gorton and Denton seat up for grabs.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
BREAKING: Andy Burnham says he was in the dark over reports of Andrew Gwynne deal https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/andy-burnham-says-he-was-in-the-dark-over-reports-of-andrew-gwynne-deal/
BREAKING: Andrew Gwynne reportedly set to step down as Gorton and Denton MP amid renewed Burnham speculation https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/andrew-gwynne-reportedly-set-to-step-down-as-gorton-and-denton-mp-amid-renewed-burnham-speculation/
Andrew Gwynne reportedly set to step down as Gorton and Denton MP amid renewed Burnham speculation
Andrew Gwynne is reportedly set to resign as the MP for Gorton and Denton nearly a year after the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal broke.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:49 AM
BREAKING: Andrew Gwynne reportedly set to step down as Gorton and Denton MP amid renewed Burnham speculation https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/andrew-gwynne-reportedly-set-to-step-down-as-gorton-and-denton-mp-amid-renewed-burnham-speculation/
Rochdale care home trials sensor technology that helps staff monitor residents remotely and respond to falls or health issues quickly. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/tudor-court-care-home-pilots-smart-sensor-technology-to-improve-resident-safety/
Tudor Court care home pilots smart sensor technology to improve resident safety
A care facility in Heywood is trialling new technology that could transform how support is delivered to vulnerable people across Rochdale.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Rochdale care home trials sensor technology that helps staff monitor residents remotely and respond to falls or health issues quickly. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/tudor-court-care-home-pilots-smart-sensor-technology-to-improve-resident-safety/
Hollywood star will take Rochdale Council to the High Court over the collapsing deal to save the historic Hopwood Hall Estate this April. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/legal-battle-over-hopwood-hall-estate-to-be-decided-in-high-court-this-spring/
Legal battle over Hopwood Hall Estate to be decided in High Court this spring
A long-running dispute over the future of Hopwood Hall in Middleton is heading to trial, as American actor and writer Hopwood DePree launches legal proceedings against Rochdale Council.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Hollywood star will take Rochdale Council to the High Court over the collapsing deal to save the historic Hopwood Hall Estate this April. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/legal-battle-over-hopwood-hall-estate-to-be-decided-in-high-court-this-spring/
A new mural named the Healey Angel has been unveiled outside Healey Deli in Whitworth as a tribute to mental health and community support. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-mural-healey-angel-unveiled-as-tribute-to-mental-health-and-community-strength/
New mural 'Healey Angel' unveiled as tribute to mental health and community strength
A striking new mural celebrating mental health awareness has been unveiled outside Healey Deli in Whitworth, sparking praise from local residents and campaigners alike.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
A new mural named the Healey Angel has been unveiled outside Healey Deli in Whitworth as a tribute to mental health and community support. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-mural-healey-angel-unveiled-as-tribute-to-mental-health-and-community-strength/
The tired looking Curtain Theatre is set for a revamp. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdales-curtain-theatre-set-for-makeover/
Rochdale's Curtain Theatre set for makeover
A 1920s Rochdale theatre could get a makeover as part of a huge regeneration project.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The tired looking Curtain Theatre is set for a revamp. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/rochdales-curtain-theatre-set-for-makeover/
A new community garden at Birch Hill Hospital will give patients and residents in Wardle a peaceful green space to grow, relax and connect. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-gather-and-grow-garden-coming-to-birch-hill-hospital/
New ‘gather and grow’ garden coming to Birch Hill Hospital
A disused patch of land at Birch Hill Hospital is set to be transformed into a therapeutic green space for patients, staff, and the wider Wardle community, thanks to a £32,600 grant from the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A new community garden at Birch Hill Hospital will give patients and residents in Wardle a peaceful green space to grow, relax and connect. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/new-gather-and-grow-garden-coming-to-birch-hill-hospital/
Council tax in Rochdale is expected to go up by 4.99 per cent in April. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/council-tax-expected-to-rise-by-4-99-in-rochdale-this-year/
Council tax expected to rise by 4.99% in Rochdale this year
Council tax in Rochdale is expected to go up by 4.99 per cent in April. The local authority is due to vote on the budget at the end of next month, an annual requirement for every council.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Council tax in Rochdale is expected to go up by 4.99 per cent in April. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/council-tax-expected-to-rise-by-4-99-in-rochdale-this-year/
Dolly Parton turns 80, and country fans across the world, and even Chris from our Country Music Show, are celebrating the legacy of a true original. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-entertainment/dolly-parton-at-80-and-how-the-queen-of-country-still-sets-the-gold-standard/
Dolly Parton at 80 and how the queen of country still sets the gold standard
Tomorrow, Dolly Parton turns 80. For fans of country music and lovers of storytelling, it’s not just a milestone, it’s a celebration.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Dolly Parton turns 80, and country fans across the world, and even Chris from our Country Music Show, are celebrating the legacy of a true original. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-entertainment/dolly-parton-at-80-and-how-the-queen-of-country-still-sets-the-gold-standard/
Rochdale Hornets beat Swinton Lions 12-8 in local derby to open their Championship campaign. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/sports/rochdale-hornets-edge-swinton-lions-in-gritty-derby-opener/
Rochdale Hornets edge Swinton Lions in gritty derby opener
Rochdale Hornets kicked off their Betfred Championship season with a hard-fought 12-8 win away at Swinton Lions in a tense local derby.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Rochdale Hornets beat Swinton Lions 12-8 in local derby to open their Championship campaign. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/sports/rochdale-hornets-edge-swinton-lions-in-gritty-derby-opener/
Girlguiding judges crown 14-year-old singer winner of North West talent competition. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/young-singer-takes-home-girlguiding-talent-title-after-surprise-win/
Young singer takes home Girlguiding talent title after surprise win
A CHRISTMAS present of singing lessons helped Alice Kowal win the Guide section of the Girlguiding North West England talent competition.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Girlguiding judges crown 14-year-old singer winner of North West talent competition. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/young-singer-takes-home-girlguiding-talent-title-after-surprise-win/
A special bus carrying the name of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, was unveiled outside Tottington High School this morning. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bus-unveiled-to-commemorate-arena-bombing-victim/
Bus unveiled to commemorate Arena Bombing victim
A special bus carrying the name of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, was unveiled outside Tottington High School this morning, Monday 19 January.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
A special bus carrying the name of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, was unveiled outside Tottington High School this morning. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bus-unveiled-to-commemorate-arena-bombing-victim/
Bury Council wants to block new takeaways, blaming them for disrupting, and having an impact on local housing, clogging roads and fuelling childhood obesity. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bury-council-proposes-takeaway-restrictions/
Bury Council proposes takeaway restrictions
Public consultation to follow after approval of policy to curb fast food outlets near schools and on high streets
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January 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Bury Council wants to block new takeaways, blaming them for disrupting, and having an impact on local housing, clogging roads and fuelling childhood obesity. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/bury-council-proposes-takeaway-restrictions/
Emergency services searched a derelict pub in Heywood after a fire broke out. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/search-for-casualties-after-fire-at-former-heywood-pub/
Search for casualties after fire at former Heywood pub
Emergency services comb building as derelict White Lion pub catches fire again
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January 18, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Emergency services searched a derelict pub in Heywood after a fire broke out. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/search-for-casualties-after-fire-at-former-heywood-pub/
The Birtle Trust, a volunteer group which aims to preserve the natural and built environment locally, are deeply concerned with the plans. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/plans-for-derelict-pub-sparks-fears/
Plans for derelict pub sparks fears
Villagers fear trucks could be rattling through their roads if plans to transform a derelict pub go ahead.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The Birtle Trust, a volunteer group which aims to preserve the natural and built environment locally, are deeply concerned with the plans. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/plans-for-derelict-pub-sparks-fears/
Police have issued a dispersal order across Greater Manchester to stop dangerous car meets planned for the weekend. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/police-issue-dispersal-order-across-greater-manchester-to-prevent-dangerous-car-meets/
Police issue dispersal order across Greater Manchester to prevent dangerous car meets
A dispersal order is now in place across Greater Manchester as police prepare for a series of illegal car cruise events this weekend, following a deadly collision in Bolton last week.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Police have issued a dispersal order across Greater Manchester to stop dangerous car meets planned for the weekend. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/police-issue-dispersal-order-across-greater-manchester-to-prevent-dangerous-car-meets/
Final FerringoFest smashes target as community honours Steve's legacy with their record-breaking farewell fundraiser. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/ferringo-fests-final-show-smashes-target-and-honours-steves-legacy/
Ferringo Fest’s final show smashes target and honours Steve’s legacy
A festival organised in memory of one of its founding members has raised over £33,000 for charity, marking a powerful end to the Ferringo Fest story – at least for now.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Final FerringoFest smashes target as community honours Steve's legacy with their record-breaking farewell fundraiser. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/ferringo-fests-final-show-smashes-target-and-honours-steves-legacy/
From worst to ‘good’ in weeks as Heywood takeaway turns zero-star hygiene rating into a four-star success. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/heywood-takeaway-lifts-hygiene-score-from-zero-to-four-stars-after-inspection/
Heywood takeaway lifts hygiene score from zero to four stars after inspection
A Heywood takeaway previously rated zero stars for food hygiene has now been awarded a ‘good’ four-star rating following a reinspection by Rochdale Council’s food safety team.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
From worst to ‘good’ in weeks as Heywood takeaway turns zero-star hygiene rating into a four-star success. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/heywood-takeaway-lifts-hygiene-score-from-zero-to-four-stars-after-inspection/
A crunch meeting to decide the fate of a 199-home development will take place next week. The 12 hectare site between Smithy Bridge and Littleborough has long been earmarked for housing.
https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/crunch-meeting-to-decide-on-199-home-development-looms/
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Crunch meeting to decide on 199-home development looms
A crunch meeting to decide the fate of a 199-home development will take place next week. The 12 hectare site between Smithy Bridge and Littleborough has long been earmarked for housing.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
A crunch meeting to decide the fate of a 199-home development will take place next week. The 12 hectare site between Smithy Bridge and Littleborough has long been earmarked for housing.
https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/crunch-meeting-to-decide-on-199-home-development-looms/
https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/crunch-meeting-to-decide-on-199-home-development-looms/
Rochdale Mayfield runs inclusive rugby sessions for disabled adults with all abilities welcome and no experience needed. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/inclusive-rugby-group-at-rochdale-mayfield-continues-to-grow-with-new-players-always-welcome/
Inclusive rugby group at Rochdale Mayfield continues to grow with new players always welcome
A disability rugby group at Rochdale Mayfield RLFC is going from strength to strength since its launch in 2024, with new players encouraged to join its inclusive monthly sessions.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Rochdale Mayfield runs inclusive rugby sessions for disabled adults with all abilities welcome and no experience needed. https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/inclusive-rugby-group-at-rochdale-mayfield-continues-to-grow-with-new-players-always-welcome/