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Ditch paper receipts – as VAT goes digital

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is asking business leaders across the region to join its digital revolution, by ditching paper receipts and signing up for Making Tax Digital (MTD) instead.

Date Published 19/02/2019


Children's hospice chosen as shopping centre’s charity for 2019

The Middleton Shopping Centre’s Charity for 2019 is Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and throughout the year, events will be organised to raise much needed funds and awareness for...

Date Published 20/02/2019

Businesses investigated after selling alcohol to children

Pubs, bars and clubs are being warned that underage drinking will not be tolerated after three premises were caught serving alcohol to under-18s. 

Date Published 19/02/2019


Spec-tacular fundraiser for Comic Relief in Rochdale

Specsavers held a family fun day on Saturday 9 February and are selling funny frames which are sure to raise a smile ready for Red Nose Day on Friday 15 March 2019.

Date Published 18/02/2019

Campaign celebrating female entrepreneurs lists Heywood woman in its top 100

A Heywood business woman has been named as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in the UK by small business campaign 'f:entrepreneur'.

Date Published 18/02/2019


Greater Manchester celebrates successful year for new business growth

Figures just published show that Greater Manchester saw an increase in the number of new company formations during 2018.

Date Published 18/02/2019

Middleton takeaway wins two awards at first-ever English Asian Food Awards 2019

A Middleton takeaway has brought home two awards from the first-ever English Asian Food Awards after a glamorous ceremony was held at the Manchester Mercure Piccadilly Hotel on 11...

Date Published 18/02/2019


Fizz Bomb moves to the Wheatsheaf Centre

Fizz Bomb, which sells a range of Bomb cosmetics and Yankee Candles, officially opened at its new premises in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre on Tuesday (12 February).

Date Published 15/02/2019

Local beauty salons offering free treatments as incentive for women to attend cervical screening tests

Local beauty salons are offering free beauty treatments as an incentive for more women to attend their cervical screening tests.

Date Published 14/02/2019


Government immigration plans will stifle North West economy says CBI

The full impact on the North West economy of Government plans which could restrict businesses from employing overseas workers earning less than £30,000 has been laid bare in new...

Date Published 14/02/2019

Workers in the North West call for a ban on zero-hour contracts

Today, Monday 11 February, marks the start of HeartUnions Week 2019, when trade union members in the North West will be promoting the things they do to help working people in the...

Date Published 11/02/2019


Star Procurement is five years old

STAR Procurement (STAR) celebrated its fifth anniversary on 3 February 2019, as a shared procurement service. Initially formed by Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford Councils in...

Date Published 08/02/2019

Growth in business sees Dachser plan new facility in Rochdale

Dachser Ltd is to build a new 5,175 square metre logistics centre in Rochdale to replace its existing distribution facility.

Date Published 07/02/2019


Supercharge broadband and 5G to stop North West economy from buffering says CBI

Without Government action in 2019, the North West risks a growing digital divide that leaves people and businesses behind - that’s according to the CBI report Ready, Set, Connect.

Date Published 07/02/2019

Rochdale BrightHouse store to remain open

BrightHouse is to close a number of its stores, the rent-to-own retailer announced on Wednesday (6 February), but the Rochdale branch is not one of them.

Date Published 06/02/2019


FirstGroup reportedly to sell Greater Manchester bus division

Transport operator FirstGroup is reportedly considering selling its Greater Manchester bus division.

Date Published 06/02/2019

BT Group contributes £1.6bn to North West economy

BT Group is responsible for generating £1 in every £105 produced in the North West’s economy, according to an independent report published today, Tuesday 5 February.

Date Published 05/02/2019


Sajjad Karim MEP nominated for EU International Trade Award

Greater Manchester MEP, Sajjad Karim, has been nominated for an outstanding achievement award, recognising his work on EU International Trade, particularly in relation to...

Date Published 04/02/2019

Job creation in north west continues but cost of labour and skills shortages concern businesses, survey finds

Businesses in the north west will create more jobs throughout 2019, but access to labour and skills is a major concern, according to a new survey.

44% of more than 100 north...

Date Published 04/02/2019


Norden Arms listed for bargain sale price of just £75,000

Local gastropub, the Norden Arms was accidentally listed online for a bargain sale price of just £75,000 on Tuesday (29 January).

Date Published 31/01/2019

Transport for the North set out £70 billion blueprint to transform the North’s economy

Transport for the North has today (31 January) set out an ambitious vision for the future of the North’s economy, unveiling draft proposals for northern infrastructure for the...

Date Published 31/01/2019


Don’t force staff to make dangerous journeys to work in the snow, says TUC

With snow in many parts of the UK and more snow and ice forecast this week, the TUC has today (Wednesday 30 January) called on employers not to force their staff to make...

Date Published 30/01/2019

£20m link road in Heywood out to bid

Expressions of interest are currently being invited for firms looking to construct the £20m link road in Heywood.

Date Published 30/01/2019


New café opens in Wardle village

A new coffee and cake shop, Charlie’s Café, has opened in the heart of Wardle.

Date Published 29/01/2019

Rochdale businessman and charity co-founder named as finalist in British Muslim Awards

A Rochdale businessman and charity co-founder has been shortlisted in the Spirit of Britain category at this year’s British Muslim Awards.

Date Published 26/01/2019


CCTV company sets out its vision for growth

WCCTV has secured major new contracts worth over £3m which has enabled them to expand and create new jobs.

Date Published 25/01/2019

Middleton Santander branch to close later this year

The Middleton branch of Santander will close later this year, the banking group has announced today (Wednesday 23 January).

Date Published 23/01/2019


Rochdale businessman shortlisted for British Muslim Awards 2019

A businessman from Rochdale has been shortlisted for the Business Leader category of this year’s British Muslim Awards.

Date Published 23/01/2019

No deal Brexit "could cost North-West economy £20bn a year"

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - which represents approximately 190,000 businesses across the UK - claims leaving the EU without a deal could have "devastating...

Date Published 22/01/2019


Young entrepreneur helps Unicef to raise hundreds of thousands to support families in developing countries

Hassan Iqbal, from Rochdale, is a young entrepreneur who has has worked with Unicef to support young people in developing countries in the latest chapter of his journey as a young...

Date Published 19/01/2019

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers face glitch with payments

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers across the country are currently unable to make payments from their online accounts on Friday (18 January).

Date Published 18/01/2019


Free UK contact lens recycling scheme launched in local opticians

A free scheme to recycle plastic contact lenses - worn by 3.7 million UK residents - is being rolled out in opticians across the UK this week, including Boots Opticians in...

Date Published 17/01/2019

Transport for the North announces new Strategy and Programme Director

Transport for the North has announced Jeremy Bloom, a senior industry leader with 28 years of experience, as Strategy and Programme Director.

Date Published 17/01/2019


New café opens in former Wells Bakery

A new café has opened at the former Wells Bakery on Oldham Road in Welfield on Friday (11 January).

Date Published 17/01/2019

Car dealerships' donations top £40,000

Swansway Motor Group, which owns Swansway Honda Rochdale on Queensway recently donated over £4,300 to Circus Starr, a unique social enterprise.

Date Published 16/01/2019


Latest five-star food hygiene ratings

Five local eateries have been awarded the maximum five-stars for food hygiene in the most recent inspections in December.

Date Published 16/01/2019

Rochdale not one of latest Marks and Spencer stores put forward for closure

The Rochdale branch of Marks and Spencer is not one of the latest stores the retailer has earmarked for closure.

Date Published 15/01/2019


Rochdale’s outdoor market will no longer operate on a Friday

Rochdale’s outdoor market will no longer trade on a Friday, due to 'low trader numbers'.

Date Published 15/01/2019

JD Sports enjoys sales growth despite high street difficulties

Sports apparel retailer JD Sports has enjoyed a robust sales growth, despite tough high street conditions.

Date Published 15/01/2019


Chippy dishes out free fish and chips for nursing home

A well-loved chippy owner from Kirkholt delivered and served free fish and chips to a local nursing home on 3 January.

Date Published 12/01/2019

Hays Travel Rochdale officially opens

An independent travel agency has opened its doors in Rochdale.

Date Published 11/01/2019


Veggie Vixen taster night shows how easy and delicious a vegan diet can be

Ditching meat and dairy has never been easier, thanks to the first of two free vegan taster nights at Veggie Vixen, Littleborough’s first plant-based café, on Thursday (10...

Date Published 11/01/2019

Littleborough florist to close as owner retires

Littleborough florist ‘The Flower and the Glory’ will be closing for business on Saturday (12 January).

Date Published 10/01/2019


Jason Hill joins board of GJD Security

GJD hits the ground running in 2019 with the appointment of Jason Hill as the company’s Commercial Director.

Date Published 10/01/2019

New Year, New Businesses! Local entrepreneurs urged to come forward to help revitalise town centre

Local people in the borough of Rochdale are being urged to come forward with their business ideas as part of a new scheme aimed at inspiring future entrepreneurs.

Date Published 10/01/2019


The Baum under new management

The Baum has today (8 January) been taken over by new management.
Jon Hudson has left his post as general manager of the Flying Horse Hotel as he takes on a new role as landlord...

Date Published 08/01/2019

Home Bargains introduces a quiet hour to soothe shoppers

Leading discount retailer Home Bargains has introduced a weekly quiet hour to create a calmer environment for shoppers with autism.

Date Published 08/01/2019


Rochdale Exchange raises thousands for local charities

Rochdale shoppers have helped raise more than £2,400 for Springhill Hospice and Manchester Children’s Hospital when visiting Santa and his Grotto at Rochdale Exchange Shopping...

Date Published 08/01/2019

Business growth prompts AST Hampsons Bury office move

In the wake of substantial growth, AST Hampsons Bury Office is relocating to bespoke offices at Waterfold Business Park, founded in 1852 AST Hampsons has offices in both Bury and...

Date Published 06/01/2019


The tastes of southern Italy comes to Middleton

A New Year and a new café comes to the Middleton Shopping Centre.

Café Salento, opens in the Centre on Monday (7 January). Inspired by their homeland Salento in Southern Italy,...

Date Published 04/01/2019

New travel service opens on Milkstone Road

Mayor Mohammed Zaman cut the ribbon and declared a new travel agent officially open on Milkstone Road, Rochdale on Wednesday 2 January.

Date Published 03/01/2019


North West confidence remains robust as UK average falls

Business confidence in the North West bucked the UK trend, holding steady during December. The latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking found that, while...

Date Published 02/01/2019

UK workers are risking GDPR penalties by forwarding work emails to personal accounts

Many UK businesses are risking penalties by failing to adhere to GDPR legislation. A survey of 1,002 UK workers in full or part-time employment has revealed that an incredible 64%...

Date Published 02/01/2019


Greenwoods menswear closes as company is placed into ‘liquidation’

Menswear retailer Greenwoods has closed its doors in Rochdale centre just weeks after a welcome return to the high street, as the company appears to have gone into liquidation.

Date Published 30/12/2018

Ten crucial employment law changes to look out for in 2019

From gender pay gap reporting to widespread claims of workplace sexual harassment, 2018 has been a busy year in employment law.

Date Published 30/12/2018


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