Roch Valley Radio

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

William Howarth jailed for s*xually abusing girls online in breach of a court order.

William Howarth, a registered s*x offender, has been jailed for nine years and eight months after pleading guilty to 35 offences involving the online grooming and abuse of girls under the age of 16.

14/11/2025

Police uncover 400-plant cannabis farm and make two arrests after raid in Rochdale town centre.

Two men have been arrested after police uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm in the heart of Rochdale early on Friday morning.

14/11/2025

MP Paul Waugh says roadworks in Littleborough have become ‘beyond a joke’ and backs new traffic upgrades, fines and a relief road to tackle chaos.

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has condemned the “chaos” caused by uncoordinated roadworks across Littleborough, warning that congestion is reaching breaking point for local residents, schools and businesses.

14/11/2025

Firefighters remain at the scene of a serious overnight blaze in Rochdale, with Mellor Street and College Road still closed and damage visible at a commercial garage.

A large emergency response remains in place after a commercial garage fire in Rochdale forced major road closures early on Friday morning.

13/11/2025

Seven young fighters from Rochdale’s Valley Thai Boxing Club returned from Italy with 15 gold medals after a flawless Team GB performance at the WTKA World Championships.

A group of young athletes from Valley Thai Boxing Club in Rochdale have returned from Italy with 15 gold medals, after representing Team Great Britain at the WTKA World Championships.

13/11/2025

A 19th century manor house in Rochdale has been converted into five homes for veterans and a community cafe following a major council-led restoration project.

A Victorian manor house in Rochdale has been restored and converted into accommodation for armed forces veterans as part of a council-led project to bring the heritage site back into community use.

13/11/2025

Sharon Duncan from Bury’s Next Chapter team has been shortlisted for a national award for her outstanding work supporting care leavers.

A personal adviser from Bury Council’s Next Chapter Leaving Care Team has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising exceptional support to young people transitioning out of care.

13/11/2025

Rochdale will be lit up in every sense this November as fire trails, circus shows and ice skating come together for the return of Ignite Fire Festival.

Three-night event leads into town’s Christmas lights switch-on

13/11/2025

Obituary: Anita Rothwell was a well-loved and cherished member of the community

A staunch Labour activist and local community legend has died after giving decades of her life to the people of Rochdale.

12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

Shout-out to The Creative Living Centre team, Shelley and Georgia, who came on the Community Spotlight show this morning to talk all things mental health and how they can help.

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