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Chancellor presents Winter Economy Plan to support businesses and jobs

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined the government’s Winter Economy Plan (Thursday 24 September) to support businesses and jobs through the next stage of the coronavirus crisis.

Date Published 24/09/2020

Report says RDA generates economic benefits for borough

An independent report has concluded that for every £1 spent, the Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) adds nearly £14 to the local economy.

Date Published 24/09/2020

Last chance for creative businesses in GM to benefit from Creative Scale-Up programme

The Growth Company is looking for creative industry businesses in Greater Manchester who are ready to take the next big step in their growth journey to join the final cohort of...

Date Published 23/09/2020

Rochdale manufacturer beats Bank of England to green award

The boss of Rochdale manufacturer Crystal Doors said he nearly fainted after learning they’d beaten the Bank of England to a prestigious environmental award.

Date Published 22/09/2020

The Works to return to Rochdale town centre

Family-friendly value retailer The Works is returning to Rochdale town centre, seven years after closing its previous store.

Date Published 17/09/2020

Aquacheck Engineering scoops top prize at KTP Best of the Best Awards for state-of-the-art device

Rochdale-based company Aquacheck Engineering has scooped the top prize at the 45th annual Knowledge Transfer Partnership Best of the Best Awards (Wednesday 9 September).

Date Published 17/09/2020

Last chance for businesses to respond to rates review

The first phase of a government consultation inviting businesses and stakeholders to contribute to reviewing business rates is closing this Friday (18 September).

Date Published 16/09/2020

EnterprisingYou Programme supports small business owners during Covid-19 outbreak

The EnterprisingYou (EY) programme has proved crucial to the self-employed following the Covid-19 outbreak by providing support to self-employed businesses, particularly those hit...

Date Published 15/09/2020

Venues required by law to record contact details

Premises and venues across England like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas must have a system in place by law to record contact details of their customers, visitors and...

Date Published 15/09/2020

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor sees uptake in ‘size-appropriate’ buses

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor, has emerged from recent Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in an optimistic mood as the company gears-up for future growth.

Date Published 15/09/2020

CMA stops Lloyds ‘bundling’ business accounts with loans

‘Bundling’ is where a bank requires small business customers to open a business current account (BCA) with them when applying for a loan.

Date Published 14/09/2020

Businesses urged to prepare for NHS Covid-19 app

Businesses across England and Wales like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas are being urged to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry, so customers who...

Date Published 13/09/2020

Major European train builders invest in Powerstir friction stir welding

Specially developed Powerstir friction stir welding machines from Rochdale-based Precision Technologies Group could soon redefine the way in which Europe’s leading manufacturers...

Date Published 13/09/2020

Hopwood Hall College commits to supporting region's recovery with launch of its 'Build Back Better' pledge

Hopwood Hall College is making a firm commitment to support the local community through the launch of its ‘Build Back Better’ pledge.

Date Published 12/09/2020

NSPCC Rochdale and District Branch celebrates 130th birthday

The NSPCC Rochdale and District fundraising branch is celebrating its 130th birthday by asking local businesses to each raise £130 for the children’s charity.

Date Published 12/09/2020

Rochdale’s Whitestone Solicitors shortlisted for prestigious legal award

Local firm Whitestone Solicitors has been shortlisted for a prestigious Law Society Excellence Award, the highest accolade for law firms in England and Wales.

Date Published 11/09/2020

UK will follow World Trade Organisation subsidy rules after end of transition

The UK will follow World Trade Organisation subsidy rules after the end of the transition period, Business Secretary Alok Sharma has confirmed.

Date Published 10/09/2020

Rochdale at risk of hospitality lockdown as rate hits five-month high

The borough of Rochdale is at risk of further restrictions due to a worrying rise in coronavirus cases.

Date Published 08/09/2020

Zen Internet steps up to the challenge and becomes B Corp accredited

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, the largest independently-owned telecommunications and technology service provider in the UK, has today announced its certification as a B Corporation...

Date Published 08/09/2020

Cable manufacturer eyes up growth after expansion

The boss of a Rochdale-based cable manufacturer is eyeing up European growth after taking on an extra 5,000 sq ft of space.
Jeremy Kemsley-Pein bought Heatsense Cables out of...

Date Published 04/09/2020

Your views wanted for consultation to boost Rochdale

Local residents and businesses are urged to have their say on a consultation to boost the town of Rochdale.

Date Published 04/09/2020

Further support for Greater Manchester businesses returning to the workplace

As more employees return to shared work spaces across Greater Manchester this month – and particularly to offices – the Growth Company is providing further support measures to...

Date Published 04/09/2020

Second business closed after breaching Covid-19 regulations

Another business that was found to be flouting coronavirus rules has been shut down by the council.

Date Published 03/09/2020

Heavenly Desserts temporarily closes after staff test positive for Covid

Heavenly Desserts, based at the Riverside Shopping Centre, has temporarily closed after some of its staff have tested positive for Covid-19.

Date Published 02/09/2020

Over £500 raised for Mind by Norden Co-op

The team at the Co-op in Norden have raised over £500 for mental health charity Mind after undertaking a sponsored cycle on Saturday (29 August).

Date Published 02/09/2020

Zen announces job vacancies as it navigates through Covid

With more and more of us working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, Rochdale-based Zen Internet has announced new job vacancies as it expands operations.

Date Published 27/08/2020

Rochdale manufacturer unveils new £3m assembly centre

Rochdale manufacturer Dunphy Combustion is focused on growth with the opening of a new £3m assembly centre.

Date Published 27/08/2020

Rochdale entrepreneurs adapt services through Covid-19 pandemic

As the nationwide lockdown took hold in late March due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, Rochdale entrepreneurs Eddie Daniels and Aftab Ali of Booking Online Ltd - a live...

Date Published 25/08/2020

Photography by Karl helps raise over £5K for NHS with national photography initiative

Rochdale photographer Karl Whitehead has joined the national initiative ‘Photographers without Frontiers’ to raise much needed funds for the NHS.

Date Published 24/08/2020

Holly Jayne Hair Establishment scoops prizes at British Hair and Beauty Awards

Holly Jayne Hair Establishment in Heywood has scooped a number of awards at this year’s British Hair and Beauty Awards.

Date Published 21/08/2020

Support for residents and companies struggling with council tax and business rates

Help is available for anyone struggling to pay council tax or local firms who have fallen behind on business rates payments, Rochdale Borough Council is reminding residents.

Date Published 21/08/2020

Game moves to Kingsway

Game has relocated from the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre to Kingsway Retail Park.
The store opened on the ground floor of Sports Direct on Friday (14 August) after closing...

Date Published 20/08/2020

Self-employed to benefit from second stage of support scheme

Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus will be able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 as of Monday (17 August).

Date Published 18/08/2020

Rochdale’s Fairtrade shop relocates to Couzens salon

Fair for All, a shop selling only Fairtrade products, has re-located to Greg Couzens Hair Salon on The Walk.

Date Published 15/08/2020

Growth Company issues guidance for businesses on test and trace obligations

As some businesses across Greater Manchester continue to reopen their premises while new restrictions for residents affect the region, the Growth Company (GC) has issued a new...

Date Published 13/08/2020

Boost for plan to set up manufacturing institute

A plan to create an Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute (AMPI) in Rochdale has been granted early-stage funding from the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Strength in...

Date Published 13/08/2020

Managers at building sites in Rochdale and Middleton win NHBC Pride in the Job award

A Taylor Wimpey and a Countryside site manager are both celebrating having won a prestigious national house building award.

Date Published 12/08/2020

How innovative leadership is helping a local manufacturer take on its toughest test

A manufacturer in Rochdale has embraced a new approach to leadership during the coronavirus crisis.

Date Published 12/08/2020

Heywood business closed after breaching Covid-19 regulations

A business in Heywood has been forced to close by Rochdale Council following multiple breaches of Covid-19 regulations.

Date Published 12/08/2020

Final call for applications as coronavirus business grants scheme nears closure date

Local small businesses which are eligible for a coronavirus grant, but have not yet applied, have until 24 August to get their applications in.
Across Rochdale, around £44.2m has...

Date Published 12/08/2020

£4m skills fund is supporting business recovery from Covid-19

Businesses in Greater Manchester are being invited to make use of funding available for apprenticeship training as part of a package of support to recover from Covid-19.

Date Published 11/08/2020

Whitworth Post Office reopens at new location

Whitworth Post Office has now reopened after moving to a new location.
Now based at WME Convenience Store, 303 Market Street, Whitworth Post Office opened on Monday (3 August) at...

Date Published 10/08/2020

Social enterprise PrintTree aims to improve environment with eco-friendly investment

Littleborough social enterprise PrintTree is aiming to help the environment by planting trees in the style of a ‘mini Woodland Trust.’

Date Published 09/08/2020

Exclusive: inside Castleton Health and Leisure Centre's new look

Rochdale Online brings you an exclusive look at the newly refurbished Castleton Health and Leisure Centre, ahead of reopening to the public on Saturday (8 August).

Date Published 07/08/2020

Logistics company expands with 23,000 sq ft Heywood site

Fast-growing logistics business MW Fulfilment Services has continued its expansion by opening up its first facility in Rochdale.

Date Published 05/08/2020

Free digital tool kit to support businesses in safely reopening

A free digital tool kit has been created to support Greater Manchester businesses in safely reopening from lockdown.

Date Published 03/08/2020

Cybercrime recovery service launches to support Greater Manchester businesses

A free service for Greater Manchester businesses affected by cybercrime has been launched by the Cyber Resilience Centre for Greater Manchester.

Date Published 01/08/2020

Businesses and services set to be permitted from 1 August now on hold for at least two weeks

Business and services which were set to be permitted from 1 August are now on hold until at least 15 August in England.

Date Published 31/07/2020

The Naked Juice Company sponsor diabetic pro boxer Muhammad Ali

Rochdale boxer, ‘The Diabetic Kid’ Muhammad Ali has signed a new sponsorship with Littleborough business, The Naked Juice Company.

Date Published 29/07/2020

The Barber's Lounge is cutting-edge of Norden

The village of Norden has welcomed a new business, The Barber’s Lounge.
Having opened on Saturday 4 July, owner Natasha Mills, 32, who has been barbering for over 13 years, has...

Date Published 28/07/2020

HOPE Menswear becomes first Rochdale clothing retailer with virtual shopping experience

Norden-based menswear store HOPE Menswear has become the first clothing retailer in the Rochdale borough allowing customers to visit the store and shop virtually.

Date Published 25/07/2020

Zen Internet joins comparison site Uswitch

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, the UK’s largest independent telecommunications and technology service provider, has partnered with comparison site Uswitch to provide broadband...

Date Published 22/07/2020

Rochdale manufacturer pledges to be carbon neutral by 2022

A Rochdale manufacturer has announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2022 - 28 years ahead of the Government’s target of 2050.

Date Published 21/07/2020

Recruitment director banned after £150k bonus prior to liquidation

Roy Davies, 55, from Rochdale has been banned from managing companies for six years after paying himself a £150,000 bonus just before a company entered into liquidation.

Date Published 17/07/2020

Aerospace businesses to be offered grants

Local businesses which support the aerospace industry and the production of cars and commercial vehicles are the latest sector to be offered financial support from Rochdale...

Date Published 16/07/2020

Good to be back – bars, pubs and restaurants open their doors

The Rochdale borough’s bars, pubs and restaurants are happy to be back in business, with the majority of customers on their best behaviour since the first re-openings on 4 July.

Date Published 15/07/2020

Holroyd Precision launches new gear grinding centre

Rochdale-based Holroyd Precision has launched a new gear grinding centre to improve production of specialised gears.

Date Published 15/07/2020

Hopwood Hall College principal joins RDA board

The principal of Hopwood Hall College has been appointed to join the board of Rochdale Development Agency.

Date Published 13/07/2020

Hospitality industry can now register for government 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme

Restaurants and other establishments serving food for on-premises consumption can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry...

Date Published 13/07/2020

Beauty salons and tattoo studios set to reopen for some services next week under new government guidelines

Beauty salons, nail bars, tattoo and massage studios, physical therapy businesses and spas across England will be able to reopen from Monday 13 July.

Date Published 10/07/2020

Tetrosyl produce range of sanitisers to fight Covid-19

Rochdale-based manufacturer Tetrosyl has produced a new range of cleaning and sanitising products in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Date Published 08/07/2020

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