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Enquiries have established that the boy was outdoors with a number of dogs prior to being found with serious injuries

Dogs seized and one "humanely destroyed" after boy, 3, dies after dog attack

Several dogs have been seized and one “humanely destroyed” after a three-year-old boy died after a dog attack on Sunday (15 May).

Date Published 16/05/2022

Man arrested following the death of a woman in Littleborough crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after an 82-year-old woman died in a road traffic collision in Littleborough.

Date Published 16/05/2022

HMR Circle, Rochdale AFC Community Trust and Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation join forces to make people's voices heard about health and social care provision

HMR Circle, Rochdale AFC Community Trust and Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation have joined forces on a project to help get people’s voices heard when developing local health...

Date Published 16/05/2022

Toad Lane Concerts: Soprano Jessica Hope accompanied by Tim Kennedy

This was a welcome return, as Jessica used to perform at St Mary’s before the 2020 lockdown when she was studying at the RNCM, where she ultimately gained a first-class honours...

Date Published 16/05/2022

Prescription charges frozen

NHS prescription charges will be frozen this year for the first time in 12 years.
Charges usually increase in line with average inflation. This year – in a move not seen for over...

Date Published 16/05/2022

Thunderstorm warning for this afternoon

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as thunderstorms are expected across the north of England from 1pm on Monday (16 May).

Date Published 16/05/2022

Castleton cycling and walking scheme set to get the go-ahead after govt funding boost

A new cycling and walking scheme in Castleton is set to get the go-ahead following a funding boost from the government’s Active Travel fund.

Date Published 16/05/2022

Three Rochdale men charged with vehicle thefts in Greater Manchester and Cheshire

Three Rochdale men will appear in court today (Monday 16 May), charged with stealing vehicles with an estimated value of around £730,000.

Date Published 16/05/2022

Investigation launched in Milnrow as boy, 3, dies after 'dog attack'

Police have launched an investigation after a three-year-old boy died after a suspected attack by a dog.

Date Published 16/05/2022

Charity rugby match in memory of former Littleborough rugby player

A charity rugby match has been organised in Oldham next weekend in memory of former Littleborough rugby player, Julian Bebbington.

Date Published 15/05/2022

Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

There is lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: The Producers – the Musical, Mind Body & Spirit Fayre, Bowlee Car Boot Sale, Totally Tina, Fireground Museum Open Day,...

Date Published 12/05/2022

Rochdale barber crowned winner of Manchester Great British Barber Bash

A Rochdale barber has been crowned the winner of the barber battle at this year’s Great British Barber Bash Manchester.

Date Published 15/05/2022

College’s partnership with Manchester Magic is slam dunk for basketball fans

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre has teamed up with Manchester Magic to launch its exciting new Basketball Academy.

Date Published 15/05/2022

Free seven-week course for parents of anxious or worried children

Rochdale social enterprise Beyond Psychology is running a free seven-week course for parents who have anxious or worried children, or who are looking to build their child’s...

Date Published 15/05/2022

Local children to take on Greater Manchester Mini Run to raise 'thank you' funds for hospital charity

A group of local children will be running the Greater Manchester Mini Run on 21 May to raise money for the Manchester University Foundation Trust Charity.

Date Published 14/05/2022

Rochdale's Turners Dance Studios wins the day at National Dance Scholarships

Four girls from Rochdale’s longest-running dance school performed in this year’s National IDTA Scholarship, which sees over 5,000 dancers compete from around the country.

Date Published 14/05/2022

School leavers can benefit from free bus travel from September with Our Pass

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has praised the success of Our Pass – now in its fourth year – and urged young people not to miss out.
Our Pass is aimed at GCSE...

Date Published 14/05/2022

Almost £14m recovered from criminals by Greater Manchester Police's Economic Crime Unit in 12 months

Greater Manchester Police's Economic Crime Unit successfully recovered £13.7m from criminals between March 2021 to April 2022 - an increase of 26% on the previous year.

Date Published 14/05/2022

Kooth and Greater Manchester partner to raise the bar on mental health support for all

Greater Manchester has become the first UK region to provide digital mental health support to all of its residents - approximately two million people aged 10 to 99+.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Emergency works underway to repair a gas leak in Rochdale town centre

Teams from local gas network Cadent are working to fix a leak identified on a gas pipe under a busy road in the centre of Rochdale.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Andy Burnham sets ‘red line’ on Clean Air Zone talks as he denies ‘climb down’

Andy Burnham has set out his ‘red line’ as Greater Manchester goes into negotiations with the government over the revised Clean Air Zone plans.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Middleton fraudsters jailed after a business was fleeced of almost £450,000

A man from Middleton and his accomplice have been jailed after fleecing a business of almost £450,000.
Paul Young, 37, of Middleton, has been jailed for three years and three...

Date Published 13/05/2022

Nursery branded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted turns things around to land new ‘good’ rating

A nursery branded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted last year is celebrating after turning things around in a matter of months to earn a ‘good’ rating from the watchdog.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Community fundraiser to refurbish church hall toilets after arsonists set fire during children’s martial arts class

A martial arts club in Heywood has started a community fundraiser to replace the toilets in church hall where they train.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Trading standards issues warning about replacement mobile phone chargers

A warning has been issued for those buying replacement mobile phone chargers.
Rochdale Council’s Trading Standards team recently bought chargers from shops within the borough...

Date Published 13/05/2022

11 people in police custody on suspicion of attempted burglaries and thefts after incidents in Heywood, Manchester and Tameside

Eleven people are in police custody on suspicion of attempted burglaries and thefts after incidents in Heywood, Manchester and Tameside overnight.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Rochdale primary school awarded for its commitment to student mental health

Whittaker Moss Primary School in Rochdale has received the AcSEED Award for its commitment to emotional wellbeing and mental health of its students.

Date Published 13/05/2022

Tax credit renewal packs now being issued

About 2.1 million tax credits recipients will receive their annual renewal packs this month from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Date Published 13/05/2022

Toad Lane Concerts: Johanna Leung clarinet Ellada Pavlou piano

Two more rising stars of the music world entertained and enlightened the midday music-goers at St Mary in the Baum on Wednesday 27 April. Clarinettist Johanna Leung graduated with...

Date Published 12/05/2022

Public urged to hand in firearms during two-week surrender

Officers are urging people to hand over their firearms during a two-week-long surrender of firearms and ammunition starting today (12 May 2022).

Date Published 12/05/2022

Defiant message from Andy Burnham as Rotala launches new fight against bus reform

Andy Burnham plans to press ahead with his bid to bring buses in Greater Manchester back under public control as a fresh legal fight is launched.
The Greater Manchester mayor...

Date Published 12/05/2022

Wardle Academy Youth Band named European Youth Brass Band Champions

The Wardle Academy Youth Band has once again been named the champion of the European Youth Brass Band Championships for the third year running.

Date Published 12/05/2022

Trains towards Leeds delayed due to broken down train at Rochdale railway station

Train services through Rochdale station towards Blackburn and Leeds are being cancelled or delayed due to a broken-down freight train.

Date Published 11/05/2022

Newbold power cut affects over 800 properties

A power cut in the Newbold area of Rochdale (4.45pm, Wednesday 11 May) is affecting over 880 residents and businesses.
Electricity North West says the power cut has been caused...

Date Published 11/05/2022

Bangladesh Association and Community Project secures £437,189 in National Lottery funding

The Bangladesh Association and Community Project, based in the Wardleworth area of central Rochdale, has received over £400,000 in funding from the National Lottery Community

Date Published 11/05/2022

Former hotel could now be turned into care home after rehab plans rejected

A former five-star hotel could be converted into a care home under the latest plans brought forward for the Victorian-era building.
Proposals that would have seen Moss Lodge...

Date Published 11/05/2022

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 11/05/2022

Make a will this month to support Springhill Hospice

Get organised and put your affairs in order for your own peace of mind. Making a will ensures your loved ones are well taken care of and that your final wishes will be honoured....

Date Published 11/05/2022

Two Rochdale men jailed for involvement in organised crime group responsible for supplying class A drugs

Two Rochdale men involved in an organised crime group responsible for supplying substantial amounts of class A drugs have been jailed after being exposed by the takedown of...

Date Published 11/05/2022

Littleborough medical aesthetics practitioner and husband invited to Queen's garden party for their charitable efforts during lockdown

A medical aesthetics practitioner from Littleborough and her husband have received a prestigious invitation to the Queen’s annual garden party for charitable work carried out...

Date Published 11/05/2022

Former butcher and restaurant owner Darren Rushton prepares to cycle 1,000 miles across England and Scotland for latest CALM charity challenge

Former butcher and restaurant owner Darren Rushton is gearing up for his latest charity challenge – cycling from the very most southern point of England to the very most Northern...

Date Published 10/05/2022

Take part in No Mow May to help pollinators

Local residents are being encouraged to give the lawn mower a rest this month, to embrace wilder gardens and aid native pollinators.
#NoMowMay is nature charity Plantlife’s...

Date Published 10/05/2022

Barclays to close Middleton branch in August

The Middleton branch of Barclays will close on 5 August due to a fall in branch visits.
Barclays says there has been a 13% reduction in counter transactions at the Middleton...

Date Published 10/05/2022

Man charged with attempted murder after collision in Middleton last year

A man from Stoke-on-Trent has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a serious collision in Middleton last year.
Ijaz Ahmed, 50, has been charged with the offence...

Date Published 10/05/2022

Family pay tribute to Middleton HGV driver killed in collision in Burnley

Tribute have been paid to a HGV driver from Middleton who was killed in a collision in Burnley on Friday (6 May).

Date Published 09/05/2022

Council's interim injunction on illegal traveller encampments listed for High Court hearing

An interim injunction made by Rochdale Borough Council in 2018 against illegal traveller encampments has been listed for a directions hearing this week.

Date Published 09/05/2022

Volunteers wanted to help run Whitworth Lighthouse

The Whitworth Lighthouse, which helps people in need, desperately requires the help of volunteers to help it continue operating at the level of demand required.

Date Published 09/05/2022

Labour retain control of council - but new kids on the block Middleton Independents make gains

The 2022 all-out election was certainly an interesting one this year: whilst Labour has retained control of Rochdale Borough Council, the real victory will be that felt by the...

Date Published 06/05/2022

Local thespians pay homage to Rochdale’s history in new play

A group of local actors have had their first read-through of a new play - Cotton Famine Road.

Date Published 06/05/2022

Thousands of residents perform Eid prayers at Springfield Park

Thousands of Rochdale residents performed Eid prayers at Springfield Park on Monday 2 May.

Date Published 06/05/2022

Local Election 2022

The results are in and Middleton Independents Party has picked up five seats from the Labour party in Middleton. The new make-up of the council is as follows:
Labour - 42,...

Date Published 06/05/2022

Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation secure grant to launch veterans project

Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation have been awarded a grant of £19,860 by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs Afghanistan Veterans’ Fund to deliver a project called Op SWARM.

Date Published 05/05/2022

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 05/05/2022

Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend; Two Mr P’s in a Podcast, Northern Live, Bowlee Car Boot Sale, Oulder Hill School Reunion, Comedy Night at The Flyer, Rochdale...

Date Published 05/05/2022

‘High standard’ apartments for homeless people planned for disused play area and garages site

New flats for homeless people could be built across three ‘underutilised’ sites off Whitworth Road in Rochdale – including a disused play area and ‘dilapidated’ council-owned...

Date Published 05/05/2022

Local election 2022: Cast your vote today

Today is the day of this year's local election and you may be pondering which boxes you will cross.

Date Published 05/05/2022

Best friends' bake off raises £1,500 for UNICEF Ukraine response

A 10-year-old girl from Heywood and her friends have raised £1,400 for the UNICEF Ukraine response with a ‘best friend bake off’.

Date Published 04/05/2022

Middleton man jailed for eight years for online child sexual offences

A 63-year-old man from Middleton has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment and placed on the sex offender register for life following an investigation into online child...

Date Published 04/05/2022

Historic former Heywood pub could be rebuilt after ‘repeated vandalism’ saw it fall into dereliction

An historic pub which fell into disrepair after closing its doors three years ago is to be knocked down and replaced with a ‘like for like’ boozer.
The Three Arrows Inn – at the...

Date Published 04/05/2022

Deaf hairdressing students unlock potential for more inclusive salon experiences

Two students who are Deaf are hopeful that the beauty industry could soon become more inclusive after excelling in the workplace.

Date Published 04/05/2022

‘I know where you live’ – Yob’s chilling threat to tip worker followed home just for doing his job

Violence, threats and verbal abuse – that is the day-to-day reality for tip workers who handle our waste and recycling across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 04/05/2022

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Rochdale AFC Season Cards on sale now

Adult Season Cards start at £175, while junior supporters can watch all 23 home league games for just £25.
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