The Latest Breaking News from Rochdale

Dozens of bus services across Greater Manchester are set to be cut in April, months before mayor Andy Burnham starts to take control of the network. But passengers say services are already poor with waits lasting more than two hours, while transport bosses warn that some uncertainty is 'inevitable' over…

Local leaders were hopeful their Levelling Up fund proposal - which would have seen £20m go to Rochdale and £10m to Heywood and Middleton respectively - would find favour with ministers.

The move comes in the wake of a youngster dying from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould.

Places for Everyone - the conurbation’s controversial long-term strategy for jobs and homes - is currently undergoing a public examination as part of the process towards it being signed off by the government.