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Pedestrian crossing to improve safety on busy town centre road

The site of the planned crossing on St Mary’s Gate at the junction with Redcross Street

The council has announced plans for a new pedestrian crossing on a busy town centre road, in a bid to make it safer.

Date Published 17/05/2024

Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend:
Lee Rigby and Scott Hetherington and Armed forces Memorial Ride, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Fireground Museum, Live music,...

Date Published 16/05/2024

Rochdale Town Hall sets the stage for half term fun

A unique theatre production is coming to Rochdale Town Hall this half term and it’s completely free to attend.
The production, Carried by the Wind, will be blowing into town on...

Date Published 18/05/2024

Historic pub returns to roots as customers vote to return its old 1960s name

Punters were asked to vote on the name of a historic pub – and chose to return its original nostalgic name.

Date Published 18/05/2024

Compassionate ten-year-old to donate hair for cancer patients' wigs

A big-hearted ten-year-old girl who did her own research on how to help the less fortunate has decided to cut off her hair and donate it to charity.

Date Published 18/05/2024

Mayor launches £600k initiative to uplift housing standards in Greater Manchester and combat rogue landlords

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to improve Rochdale and Greater Manchester housing standards, after it emerged that over 50,000 private-rented homes in...

Date Published 17/05/2024

High-speed electric train linking Rochdale and London could be on track for 2027

Plans have been unveiled for a new, high-speed electric train service connecting Rochdale to London by 2027.
This innovative project, led by FirstGroup, aims to revolutionise...

Date Published 17/05/2024

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Rugby league: Mayfield 10 - 36 West Hull

Sam Wright gave another good performance

Wiith four big forwards missing this was always going to be  a tough game for Mayfield. Up against the form side in the division they were second best on the day. There is no doubting Mayfield are a quality team but on Saturday they just weren't at the races.

Date Published 16/05/2024

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

The sailing club at Hollingworth Lake had a very busy weekend on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May.
On Saturday, the club hosted a North West Youth and Junior Travellers Event for...

Date Published 17/05/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Sam Butterworth and his side will be glad to put last week's game against West Hill behind them as they prepare for this weekend's contest in the NCL Premier Division. They...

Date Published 17/05/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

As so often is the case these days, Mayfield feature in the game of the day as they play hosts to West Hull in the NCL premier division. West Hull are second and Mayfield third,...

Date Published 10/05/2024

Ogden family become majority shareholders in Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC has confirmed today (Thursday) that the Ogden family are now majority shareholders in the National League club.
Cameron Ogden, Edward Ogden and Tiffany Chawner have...

Date Published 09/05/2024

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Rochdale businessman accepts national award at 2024 British Muslim Awards

Asad Shamim with his award at the ceremony in Manchester

A multi-award-winning businessman has been honoured with the prestigious Business Leader of the Year award at the 2024 British Muslim Awards.

Date Published 16/05/2024

Middleton TSB to close in September

The latest blow for in-person banking has come with the news that the final TSB Bank branch in the borough will close its doors on 12 September this year.

Date Published 10/05/2024

Newhey's Char Steakhouse and Bank Chamber close with immediate effect

A hospitality company which runs two popular venues in Newhey has announced that both premises have closed with immediate effect.

Date Published 25/04/2024

Ikonic Technology Ltd raises over £14,000 for Duchenne UK

On Saturday 6 April in 50mph wind and rain a team of 22 from Ikonic Technology Ltd took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, raising over £14,000 for Duchenne UK.

Date Published 18/04/2024

Bombay Brew on hunt for new home as Indian street food restaurant closes with immediate effect

The Bombay Brew Indian street food restaurant in Rochdale town centre has closed with immediate effect on Wednesday 10 April – and is now on the hunt for a new home.

Date Published 12/04/2024

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