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Flying Scotsman will be in Greater Manchester today - here's where you can see it

The famous steam locomotive will officially open the East Lancashire Railway's seventh calling point

Use our interactive widget to see the state of mental health where you live

NHS data shows those a low 'reliable recovery' rate in some areas of Greater Manchester updated
Exclusive data analysis indicates patients in our region have a very high rate of adults living with conditions such as depression and anxiety

Hypnotist jailed after 'Fake Sheikh' sting is now appealing against his conviction for forgery

Alex Smith was jailed after handing over £1,000 in counterfeit coins - he says it was a publicity stunt

The Greater Manchester MPs who quit Jeremy Corbyn's top team - but are now back

Who is in the new shadow cabinet? Some are returning, others are new faces

Rochdale Council

Campaigners gather for 'cuts vigil' against proposals to re-home disabled people in Rochdale

Dozens of demonstrators turned out to protest against 'horrifying' plans to slash £1m from adult care budget

16,000 potholes reported across Greater Manchester in ONE year

Survey shows Oldham is the region's capital of potholes

Man charged with murder following death of eight-month-old baby

24-year-old woman has also been charged with 'causing or allowing the death of a child'

Bury FC

Bury FC fans banned over crowd trouble before Rochdale derby

Alex Smith, 22, and Lewis Lawrence, 18, were involved in violent clashes before The Shakers' 0-0 draw with Dale at Gigg Lane in October last year.

Bury fixtures 2016/17 revealed for new League 1 season

Dates for the diary for all Shakers fans including that much anticipated first derby with Bolton

Ryan Lowe to leave Bury and is set to join Crewe at end of season

Ryan Lowe put Bury into the lead
Veteran striker turns down new deal with Bury and will skipper club in his last game against Southend at Gigg Lane on Saturday

Rochdale FC

Bury FC fans banned over crowd trouble before Rochdale derby

Alex Smith, 22, and Lewis Lawrence, 18, were involved in violent clashes before The Shakers' 0-0 draw with Dale at Gigg Lane in October last year.

Rochdale rename Spotland as part of new record-breaking sponsorhip deal

The 96 year-old ground also used by Rochdale Hornets will from now on be known as the Crown Oil Arena

Former Manchester United player Oliver Rathbone joins Rochdale

Rathbone was released by Man Utd this summer but has now joined Keith Hill's League One Rochdale.

About Heywood

A mill town, Heywood thrived during the industrial revolution. Heywood has the nickname 'Monkey Town', thought to derive from an area called Heap Bridge, or 'ape bridge' as it sounds in the local accent. Heywood's population is 30,000. It became part of Rochdale in 1974. The Heywood family appear at two key moments in British history. Peter Heywood prevented the Gunpowder plot and arrested Guy Fawkes. A second Peter joined the mutineers aboard HMS Bounty.

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