Heywood14 Dec 2025Police raid catches man watering £1m cannabis farmA 38-year-old man was arrested at an address with 2,200 cannabis plants, say police.14 Dec 202517 Nov 2025Vandals deal low blow to boxing club plansIts founders say they have been fighting for 10 years to open the new centre.17 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Phone bans create safer schools -Brianna's mumCheshire's police and crime commissioner says he wants all secondaries to have lockable phone pouches.7 Nov 202510 Aug 2025Arrest after M62 crash causes delays for motoristsTwo cars crashed between junctions 19 and 18 near Heywood, causing delays of more than 45 minutes.10 Aug 20253 Jul 2025Full guide to The Herds: Giant wooden puppet showThe life-sized safari animal puppets are set to dazzle as part of Manchester International Festival.3 Jul 20253 Jul 2025The Herds: 'Being a puppeteer is really difficult'Puppeteers share what it is like to operate life-size model animals during The Herds parade.3 Jul 202510 Jun 2025Couple thought news of £1m lottery win was 'a joke'Ian Steele says the £1m win means the world to him and his wife, who has multiple sclerosis. 10 Jun 20253 May 2025Drug driving arrest after three-vehicle M62 crashA woman remains in hospital with serious injuries after the crash on the M62 near Heywood, Rochdale.3 May 202516 Mar 2025Steam train celebration takes visitors back in timeFamilies share a nostalgic trip for East Lancashire Railway's Legends of Steam event.16 Mar 2025...
