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• Local muralist celebrates industrial heritage diversity across the borough

  Mon 29 Sep 2025

  Ex pupil Amy transforms local spaces into vibrant landmarks.   For full article click link below.   https://www.rochvalleyradio.com/news/local-news/amy-callaghans-street-art-brings-colour-culture-and-community-pride-to-rossendale/

• Savannah's Stock Car Racing Story

  Fri 12 Sep 2025

  Savannah Montgomery-Brown took victory in Holland on August 17, just months after a serious crash left her in hospital and ...

• Talented 12 year old wins place at top dance school

  Wed 16 Jul 2025 Catherine Smyth

  A young dancer has been chosen for an elite training programme after impressing judges with her creative moves.   Twelve-year-old Charlotte Zampach ...

• 'You've got a friend in me' as Whitworth wind band hits new high with over 40 players from across the school community

  Fri 20 Jun 2025 Catherine Smyth / David Murphy

  More than 40 students, staff and former pupils are making music together every week at Whitworth Community High School, as ...

• Young footballer from Rochdale shines in international tournament as she dreams of Lioness future

  Thu 19 Jun 2025 Catherine Smyth/ David Murphy

    Anastasia Kopczyk, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Shawside Football Club U13's Girls was part of the team that ...

• Young Whitworth rugby talent aims for professional dream after international tour

  Fri 06 Jun 2025 Catherine Smyth

  A teenage rugby player from Whitworth is aiming to be scouted by a professional club after impressing during an overseas ...

• Students land top honour from the town mayor

  Mon 02 Jun 2025 Catherine Smyth

  Two students from Whitworth Community High School won top honours from the Mayor of Whitworth.   Young entrepreneur Leo Pilling, whose car ...

• School teams triumph in championship finals

  Mon 02 Jun 2025 Catherine Smyth

  Thanks to very generous businesses, high school football teams across Rossendale enjoyed their own Champions Finals complete with trophies and ...

• Whitworth Muay Thai boxer fundraiser launched for World Championships

  Tue 06 May 2025 Catherine Smyth

  A fundraising page has been set up to help a Muay Thai boxer cover the costs of representing Team GB ...

• Boy, 14, who 'had free time' earns £1.3k in four months

  Tue 25 Mar 2025 Catherine Smyth

  A teenage boy who had free time and didn't want to be 'doing nothing' has started his own business and ...