Heywood3 days agoMan crashed into pub after police chase, inquest hearsWill Place had been celebrating England's Euro 2024 win in Rochdale hours before the fatal crash.3 days ago7 Sept 2026'Dream come true' as woman becomes steam train driverSteph Elwood hopes her success will inspire other women 'that the railway really is a place for them'.7 Sept 202613 May 2026Hundreds of bus drivers balloted over strike actionUnite says Go North West pays its drivers less than other Bee Network operators in Greater Manchester.13 May 20261 Mar 2026Town's theatre reopens for first time since 2020Heywood Civic has undergone a £6.3m redevelopment to attract bigger acts to the stage, organisers say.1 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Fears for 1940s day future over lack of volunteersHeywood 1940s Day attracts thousands of visitors but is running out of volunteers, organisers say. 24 Feb 202610 Feb 2026M62 delays of up to two hours after lorry fireOne lane will remain closed for overnight resurfacing work on the carriageway.10 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Manchester Film Festival 2026: All you need to knowFrom A-listers to the best home-grown filmaking talent - the lowdown on the Manchester Film Festival.28 Jan 202614 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 2025...
