19 h. ago Greater Manchester town confirms return of Christmas light switch

Ignite Fire Festival, which was staged for the first time in 2023, will again be transforming the square and gardens around Rochdale Town Hall next month

Politics

19 h. ago Hidden gem market town with 'grand castle' 'everyone should visit'

It's a picturesque place that 'feels like a breath of fresh air'

Politics

22 h. ago Empty Wilko store in Greater Manchester town will become new college building

The store has been vacant since 2023 when Wilko went into administration

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39 h. ago ‘Sleep pods’ to be installed in town centre for ‘most vulnerable’ street homeless

The pods will be used over the winter months for individuals 'who are unable to access any form of emergency or temporary accommodation'

Politics

66 h. ago The town near Greater Manchester named one of happiest in the North

The town in East Lancashire has been named one of the happiest places with a real community spirit

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2 d. ago Life in the town that has just been sent back to the 'dark ages'

'What would Kevin Bacon think?'

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3 d. ago The Manchester suburb three miles from town which could become the place to be

A £60m revamp is set to be approved on Wednesday, weeks after the area won £20m from the government. Earlier this year, a new square opened up and there's a promise of an improved market - so will it make a difference?

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5 d. ago Manchester councillors demand flags in UK town are 'taken down without delay'

During a council meeting this week, two Greater Manchester councillors asked for flags to be removed from lamp-posts after a number of residents expressed concerns about them

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5 d. ago Councillors demand flags in Greater Manchester town are 'taken down without delay'

It was debated at the town hall

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5 d. ago The gorgeous market town 90 minutes from Manchester that's heaving with 100 independent shops

The pretty market town looks like it hasn't changed in generations

Economics

7 d. ago Police slap Greater Manchester town centre with sixth dispersal order in a month

Fifteen youths suspected of being responsible for anti-social behaviour have been identified

Events

9 d. ago Former nightclub in Greater Manchester town to be turned into apartments

The building has seen multiple different uses in its time

Society

1 week ago The research hub that will unlock thousands of jobs in Greater Manchester town

It's set to be completed in summer 2026

Science

1 week ago 'I'm sick and tired': Town hall rocked by shocking Labour resignation

The Labour stalwart interrupted the meeting to make her resignation public

Events

1 week ago 'I'm sick and tired': Town hall rocked by sudden Labour resignation

The Labour stalwart interrupted the meeting to make her resignation public

Politics

1 week ago Greater Manchester town forced to cancel Christmas light switch

Organisers shared the 'disappointing' update but have reassured visitors that the event 'isn't going anywhere'

Politics

1 week ago The Greater Manchester town named one of UK's most 'unaffordable' areas for first

It would take 21 years for a solo first-time buyer to save for a 15 percent deposit on a house in this area

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1 week ago Greater Manchester town to host light festival with last chance to see Northern Lights display

The free event returns to the town this November with 'world-class' lights displays, immersive installations and street performances

Politics

1 week ago Outrage as plans for new town with 20,000 homes on Greater Manchester border kept secret from councillors

The proposed new village will be located less than a mile from the Greater Manchester border

Society

1 week ago The Yorkshire town that’s like ‘Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls’ you must visit this autumn

Its cosy pubs, beautiful canal and gorgeous buildings make it the perfect autumnal day out

Politics