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The council-organised bonfire and firework displays have been cancelled

Council bonfire and fireworks displays cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus

Rochdale Borough Council has announced that its public bonfires and firework displays across the borough have been cancelled this year due to the continuing coronavirus outbreak.

Date Published 25/09/2020

2020 has seen a surge in smokers in England trying to quit and a big increase in success rates

This Stoptober, smokers in England are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier ahead of flu season by joining over two-million...

Date Published 27/09/2020

Consultation countdown under way for Greater Manchester clean air plans and taxi standards

Greater Manchester is gearing up for two major public consultations in October to get a wide range of views on key elements of the biggest Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the UK outside...

Date Published 26/09/2020

Soldiers who died 75 or 80 years ago during World War Two

Volunteers at Littleborough History Centre have been researching the service personnel from the Pennine districts of Rochdale (Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and...

Date Published 26/09/2020

NHS street teams to demo the NHS Covid-19 app at Asda in Rochdale

People in the borough of Rochdale are being urged to download the NHS Covid-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and their loved ones as case...

Date Published 25/09/2020

Tributes paid to Ammar Terbeche

Tributes have been paid to the man who died after being hit by a car on Packer Street following an assault.

Date Published 25/09/2020

St Andrew’s Church, Dearnley marks 125 years of worship

Friday 25 September 2020 marks exactly 125 years to the day since locals of Dearnley, Smithy Bridge and Smallbridge packed into a new 400-seat church, a building known today as...

Date Published 25/09/2020

LloydsPharmacy introduces home delivery charges for prescriptions

LloydsPharmacy has introduced charges for home delivery prescriptions, costing £30 for six months, or £60 for a year.
Multiple people in one house can sign up for a rate of £45...

Date Published 25/09/2020

Ordination services livestreamed after delay caused by Covid-19

Thirteen new curates were ordained deacon by the Bishops of Manchester, Middleton and Bolton on Wednesday 23 September.

Date Published 25/09/2020

Update on Covid-19 cases in Rochdale borough

The area with the highest number of coronavirus infections in the borough of Rochdale is currently Kingsway where 33 cases were recorded during the week to September 19, according...

Date Published 24/09/2020

New homes for rough sleepers in Rochdale

A partnership between Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) and homelessness charity Stepping Stone Projects has provided 10 new homes for people facing life on the streets in the...

Date Published 24/09/2020

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...

Date Published 24/09/2020

Face-to-face GP appointments on the increase again after lockdown

The number of local face-to-face GP appointments have started to increase again after dropping during lockdown, new analysis reveals.

Date Published 24/09/2020

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks and road closures across the borough.

Date Published 24/09/2020

Appeal after motorcyclist left critical following collision in Middleton

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Middleton yesterday (23 September 2020).

Date Published 24/09/2020

AJ is cycling to raise funds for cancer research

A Year 11 pupil at St Cuthbert’s is cycling 300 miles in just one month to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Date Published 23/09/2020

Police appeal to trace wanted Bury man Christopher Percival

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from the Bury area.

Date Published 23/09/2020

Wardle Scarecrow Festival returns for 2020

Scarecrows will be out in force across Wardle village over the weekend of 10 - 11 October, as Wardle Scarecrow Festival returns.

Date Published 23/09/2020

Closure of Bowlee Sports Centre and St Mary’s artificial turf pitch

Link4Life, the charity managing leisure and cultural venues in the borough on behalf of the council, has announced the closure of Bowlee Park Sports Centre and St Mary’s...

Date Published 23/09/2020

A cleaner and greener borough with the Environment Agency

Hello from everyone at the Environment Agency and welcome to our latest round-up exclusively for Rochdale Online.
While some of us are still working, learning and staying at home...

Date Published 23/09/2020

Councillor tells RBH it’s time for someone to ‘take responsibility and resign’ over fire safety issues at College Bank

A councillor is calling for someone to ‘take responsibility and resign’ after fire safety issues were discovered at Rochdale’s College Bank tower blocks.
Earlier this month...

Date Published 23/09/2020

Prime Minister announces new Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson has today (Tuesday 22 September) announced new Covid restrictions.
The Prime Minister has said measures “will only work if people comply", adding if things don’t...

Date Published 22/09/2020

Free football sessions at Soccer Factory

Free football sessions by McDonald’s and the FA will be taking place at Soccer Factory on Royle Barn Road, Castleton.

Date Published 22/09/2020

Salford's Lowry Theatre to be used as temporary court to tackle Covid impact on justice

The Lowry Theatre in Salford is to be used as one of eight temporary ‘Nightingale Courts’ as part of plans to tackle the impact of Covid-19 on the justice system.

Date Published 22/09/2020

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Aaron Mckinlay

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted male from the Bury area.
Aaron Mckinlay, 30, was released from prison in September 2020 after being jailed in July...

Date Published 22/09/2020

Protect your family’s future with Springhill’s 2020 Make A Will fortnight

Springhill Hospice has announced its annual Make a Will campaign will run in October with the support of local solicitors.

Date Published 22/09/2020

Man arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge

A 22-year-old man who was arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder has been released and faces no further action.

Date Published 22/09/2020

Over 40 drivers reported for speeding in one day

Over 40 people were reported for speeding during a day of action by Greater Manchester Police on Wednesday (16 September).

Date Published 22/09/2020

New measures in response to the acceleration of coronavirus announced by Health Secretary

A range of new measures in response to the recent acceleration of coronavirus have been announced by Health Secretary Matt Hancock today (Monday 21 September).

Date Published 21/09/2020

Care home boost as vital grant is extended

Vital care home funding to help protect elderly and vulnerable residents from Covid-19 and flu will be extended by the government until the end of March.

Date Published 21/09/2020

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man in Rochdale

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the death of a man in Rochdale on Sunday morning (20 September).

Date Published 21/09/2020

Universal Credit claims almost double since December

Local Universal Credit claims have almost doubled since December, according to the latest official figures.

Date Published 21/09/2020

Local leaders seeking tougher powers to clamp down on businesses flouting Covid rules

Local leaders are seeking tougher powers to clamp down on businesses that flout Covid rules.
Infection rates in Greater Manchester remain stubbornly high, with all ten boroughs...

Date Published 21/09/2020

Mayor of Greater Manchester calls for Cobra to be reconvened with seats for the English regions

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called on the government to reconvene Cobra as a matter of urgency with places for all of the English regions alongside London,...

Date Published 21/09/2020

Passengers urged to consider travel options as transport gets busier

Public transport use is gradually increasing as people across Greater Manchester start to return to education and employment.

Date Published 20/09/2020

Man dies after being hit by a vehicle while lying in the road after being assaulted

Police are investigating the death of a man in Rochdale town centre in the early hours of this morning (20 September).

Date Published 20/09/2020

Councillor writes to Highways England over ‘failure to maintain cleanliness of A627 verges into Rochdale’

A local councillor has written to Highways England over a ‘failure to maintain the grass verges of the A627’, which is plagued by about mounting litter and weeds along the verges.

Date Published 20/09/2020

Packer Street taped off by police following serious incident

Packer Street and the Rochdale Town Hall car park are taped off this morning (20 September) by police following a serious incident in the area overnight.

Date Published 20/09/2020

Drug and alcohol service High Level (Northern) Trust employs new member of staff with grant

Local service High Level (Northern) Trust, which provides support for those who are recovering from drug and alcohol misuse, has been able to recruit a new key worker, thanks to...

Date Published 19/09/2020

Grade-II* listed church St John the Baptist has been awarded funding for repairs

Grade-II* listed church St John the Baptist has been awarded a development phase grant by the National Lottery, to undertake much-needed repairs.

Date Published 19/09/2020

Rochdale drives forward green agenda as electric vehicle day marked

Rochdale Council hosted a special event on 9 September to mark World Electric Vehicle Day and promote the environmental benefits of electrical cars.

Date Published 19/09/2020

Sign language champions ‘Sign Along With Us’ to appear in Britain's Got Talent semi-final tonight

Local sign language champions ‘Sign Along With Us’ need your votes after making the Britain’s Got Talent semi-final – which will be shown tonight (Saturday 19 September).

Date Published 19/09/2020

Inspirational Rochdale teacher honoured in UK celebration of teaching

Selected from thousands of nominations, Hopwood Hall College’s digital guru Becki Lee is one of just 76 Silver Award winners across the country in The Pearson National Teaching...

Date Published 19/09/2020

A great big thank you to all Pennine Care staff

Staff at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services for children and adults across Rochdale, took part in the Great Big Thank...

Date Published 19/09/2020

Couple lose key to 'expensive' handcuffs – and call the police

A man phoned the police after his girlfriend locked him in handcuffs before losing the key.

Date Published 18/09/2020

Rochdale dad desperately needs kidney transplant as he fights for his life

A Rochdale single dad with heart and double kidney failure is in a race against time to find a new kidney as he fights for his life.

Anthony ‘Enzo’ Evanz, 34, has been left...

Date Published 18/09/2020

Christmas pantos at Middleton Arena and Heywood Civic Centre postponed to 2021

Link4Life, the charity that operates leisure and cultural venues on behalf of Rochdale Borough Council, regretfully announces that the 2020 pantomimes at Middleton Arena and...

Date Published 18/09/2020

Calls for ‘targeted’ curfews at venues in high infection areas

Calls have been made for ‘targeted’ curfews to be imposed on bars, restaurants and supermarkets in parts of Greater Manchester with high coronavirus infection rates.

Date Published 18/09/2020

Covid-19 study needs Greater Manchester participants

Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to help fight Covid-19 by taking part in one of the UK’s largest research studies of the virus.
In order to generate Greater...

Date Published 18/09/2020

End of an era as Irene looks forward to next chapter

Irene Peachey, a popular and long-serving member of Rochdale Borough Council’s library staff, has retired after nearly 40 years’ loyal service.

Date Published 17/09/2020

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

Temporary testing site to open in Rochdale

A temporary coronavirus mobile testing unit is opening in Rochdale on Monday 21 September.

Date Published 17/09/2020

New York artist submits colourful entry for giant artwork mural

A New York artist and art teacher has submitted an entry for a giant art mural on Baillie Street – depicting her Rochdale husband abseiling down the town hall clock tower.

Date Published 17/09/2020

GMP gears up for 'One Road One Week' campaign

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is encouraging road users to take extra care as the force supports the NPCC - One Road One Week campaign.

Date Published 17/09/2020

Metrolink works reminder ahead of the weekend

Metrolink passengers are being reminded of planned works taking place on the line between Oldham and Rochdale this weekend.

Date Published 17/09/2020

Brexit: MPs back Internal Market Bill to override parts of EU Brexit agreement

A proposed law which would allow the government to override parts of the Brexit agreement with the EU has passed its first hurdle in the House of Commons.

Date Published 17/09/2020

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks and road closures across the borough.

Date Published 16/09/2020

Recycle your old bike so a child can cycle to school

Two Rochdale councillors are appealing for your help to get more local children cycling to school.

Date Published 16/09/2020

A&E departments seeing ‘significant’ increase in people turning up in search of a coronavirus test

A&E departments across Greater Manchester are seeing a ‘significant’ increase in the number of people turning up in search of a coronavirus test, according to Steve Rumbelow,...

Date Published 16/09/2020

Greater Manchester granted £13m funding to help newly unemployed people

An innovative programme designed to help newly unemployed people in Greater Manchester find work has received a £13m funding boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Date Published 16/09/2020

Tony Lloyd MP says govt "must extend furlough scheme to avoid Greater Manchester job losses"

Rochdale MP, Tony Lloyd, has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, calling for an extension of the Job Retention Scheme in Greater Manchester when the scheme is due to end on 31...

Date Published 16/09/2020

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