Roch Valley Radio

27/12/2025

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.

27/12/2025

Over 350 people enjoyed a free Christmas Day meal in Rochdale thanks to the work of Army of Kindness and more than 40 volunteers.

More than 350 people were welcomed to St Andrew’s Church in Rochdale on Christmas Day for the 10th Annual Meal organised by the Army of Kindness.

27/12/2025

‘Build, baby, build’ is the mantra Rochdale is destined to follow 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 a...

27/12/2025

Over the course of 2026 hundreds of residents living in the iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks in Rochdale are expected to move out.

26/12/2025

Hundreds turned out for the Holcombe Hunt on Boxing Day as organisers spoke out against proposed Labour plans to ban trail hunting in future.

Supporters gathered in their hundreds in Pleasington on Boxing Day for the historic Holcombe Hunt, as debate over the future legality of trail hunting continues.

26/12/2025

Unlike many towns in the region, most of the local pubs in Prestwich have remained open with a cluster on Bury New Road.

Prestwich has long been considered a pretty desirable place to live.

25/12/2025

Bury volunteers served up festive cheer on Christmas Day with free meals and friendly support for anyone in need.

Dean Sampson from Roch Valley Radio has spent the day volunteering and delivering meals to residents.

Dozens of volunteers gave up their Christmas Day to serve hot meals and friendly company at Bury Parish Church Hall, as part of a long-running effort to support people in need over the festive period.

25/12/2025

King's Christmas message references Bondi Beach attack as he pays tribute to acts of 'spontaneous bravery'

The King's message has alluded to the Bondi Beach and Manchester synagogue attacks as he paid tribute to those who show spontaneous bravery and put themselves in harm's way to defend others.

25/12/2025

Watch live as King Charles delivers his Christmas Speech 2025 from Westminster Abbey. Join us for full coverage of this annual royal tradition and hear the King’s festive message to the nation. Stay with us for live updates and reactions.

25/12/2025

Keith and Helen Atkinson, from Walmersley, are to be given the ‘freedom of the borough’ in early 2026 after looking after 31 children, mainly teenagers, since 1994.

A couple whose ‘extraordinary commitment’ to being foster carers has transformed dozens of children’s lives are to be awarded Bury’s highest honour. Keith and Helen Atkinson, from Walmersley, are to be given the ‘freedom of the borough’ in early 2026 after looking after 31 children, main...

24/12/2025

Our Reporters are tracking Santa this Christmas Eve. Watch with us as we follow him around the globe delivering presents.

24/12/2025

A ‘mindless attack’ has left a community centre with more than £10,000 of damage just before Christmas.

A ‘mindless attack’ has left a community centre in Oldham with more than £10,000 of damage just before Christmas. Holts Community Centre, on Near Birches Parade in the Holts housing estate, was last week targeted by vandals.