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Man arrested in connection with pet thefts

A man has been arrested on suspicion of fifteen counts of theft/burglary relating to the theft of pets across the district.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Dozens of new affordable homes could be built in Middleton

Dozens of new homes could be built in Middleton - and they would all be available for ‘affordable’ rent.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Communities to benefit from government cash pot aimed at giving them a bigger say over development

The Rochdale borough is to benefit from a new government cash pot aimed at giving communities a bigger say in how their areas are developed.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Crook Hill Community Benefit Fund open for applications

The annual Crook Hill Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Over 14,000 people in the Rochdale borough receive Universal Credit

Over 14,000 people in the Rochdale borough are now receiving Universal Credit support, according to the latest official figures.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Students visit CERN and UN in Geneva

Rochdale Sixth Form College students visit CERN, the world-class research facility in Geneva and take a trip to the United Nations.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Milnrow Road closed after void found under road surface

Milnrow Road in Newbold has been closed after a large void has been discovered underneath the carriageway.

Date Published 23/01/2020

RBH Middleton team launch new drop-in session

There's a new way for residents in Middleton to get in touch with Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, as the RBH Neighbourhoods Team are launching a brand new drop-in service in the...

Date Published 23/01/2020

Police update on investigation into rape of teenage girl

Police have released further information regarding the 44-year-old man arrested on Monday 20 January 2020 on suspicion of rape.

Date Published 23/01/2020

Former Rochdale mayor urges people to think about littering after finding duck caught in plastic

A former mayor of Rochdale is urging people to think about the effects of carelessly discarded plastic after finding a duck caught in a plastic six-pack ring.

Date Published 23/01/2020

Nominations are open for Springhill Hospice’s Woman of the Year 2020

Springhill Hospice’s annual event returns for its 29th year in 2020, and nominations are now open to find the next Woman of Rochdale.

Date Published 23/01/2020

ICO publishes Code of Practice to protect children’s privacy online

The Information Commissioner’s Office has this week published its final Age Appropriate Design Code – a set of 15 standards that online services should meet to protect children’s...

Date Published 23/01/2020

Number One Riverside undergoes transformation to host famous Dippy the Dinosaur

Number One Riverside in Rochdale town centre is currently being transformed ahead of the long-awaited arrival of Dippy the Dinosaur in less than three weeks’ time.

Date Published 23/01/2020

Wild animals will no longer form part of circus acts in England

As of 20 January 2020, circuses performing in England will no longer be allowed to use wild animals as part of their act.

Date Published 22/01/2020

Funeral fundraiser launched for teen killed in tram collision

A funeral fundraiser has been launched for a teenager who was sadly killed in a tram collision last week.

Date Published 22/01/2020

Man and woman freed from car after embankment crash

A man and a woman were rescued from their car after it crashed on an embankment on Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, on Tuesday night (21 January).

Date Published 22/01/2020

The new £20 note will be issued next month

The new polymer £20 notes will be issued for the first time on 20 February 2020, featuring the artist JMW Turner.

Date Published 22/01/2020

Sainsbury’s to close Argos store in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is shutting a number of Argos stores across the UK as part of a reorganisation, including the store in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre.

Date Published 22/01/2020

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 22/01/2020

Up to £20,000 in funding available for local projects

Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3 million that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Date Published 22/01/2020

Bar forced to temporarily close after Mad Friday brawl saw it stripped of licence

A bar forced to temporarily close following a ‘Mad Friday’ brawl in which two police officers were injured has been shut down for good.

Date Published 21/01/2020

WHAG Purple Patch campaign aims to promote healthy relationships and raise awareness of domestic abuse

WHAG will be running its first Purple Patch campaign to promote healthy relationships from 27 January.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Rabbit thefts continue

Police are continuing to investigate a string of rabbit thefts across the Rochdale borough.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Rochdale Connections Trust awarded new funding grants

The Rochdale Connections Trust charity has been awarded two new funding grants.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Second man arrested after teenager raped in Wardle

A second man has been arrested after a teenage girl was raped in Rochdale last week.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Metro Mayor of Manchester election: Andy Burnham hopes to be re-elected for Labour

The current Metro Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced he will be standing once again in the Mayoral election this May.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Rochdale firm help others have a fresh start this New Year

Staff at a Rochdale firm are helping people in the local area make a fresh start this New Year.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Four men jailed for 77 years after cash-in-transit robberies in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire

Four men have been jailed for a total of 77 years after a series of cash-in-transit robberies in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire, including two incidents in Rochdale.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Man arrested on suspicion of rape faces no further action after release

A 57-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape has been released and faces no further action.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Wanted: Warrington man with links to Rochdale

A 34-year-old man from Warrington, who has links to Rochdale, is wanted by police in connection with an alleged sexual assault.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Rochdale firefighter to climb Ben Nevis for families of Manchester Arena bombing

A Rochdale policeman-turned-firefighter will be climbing the UK’s highest mountain in full uniform this summer to raise money for the families of those affected by the Manchester...

Date Published 20/01/2020

Man arrested after teenage girl raped in Wardle

UPDATE 5.20pm 20.01.2020

The man has been released and faces no further action.

Date Published 20/01/2020

Middleton Rotary Club award over £5K to local groups and charities

On Friday 17 January Rotary Middleton announced that through their Dragon’s Den initiative, they have awarded local charities, charities with Middleton priorities, causes and...

Date Published 20/01/2020

Weekly Column: Mayor Billy Sheerin

This weekly column from the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Billy Sheerin, is about the places he has been and the people he has met during the week commencing Monday 7 January to...

Date Published 19/01/2020

Social care provider rated 'Outstanding' by CQC

A social care provider which supports adults in Rochdale, has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection in October 2019.

Date Published 19/01/2020

Double scoop for Rochdale schools in storytelling competition

Castleton Primary and Sandbrook Community Primary have both been crowned national champions in a storytelling competition.

Date Published 18/01/2020

Share the warmth with a Samaritans brew

Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans is encouraging people in Rochdale to beat the winter blues by getting together for a warming cuppa on Mondays over the long cold months...

Date Published 18/01/2020

Cheeky dads raise £7,000 for Francis House Children’s Hospice

A group of dads whose children attend Samba Dance and Fitness in Whitworth have raised over £7,000 for Francis House Children’s Hospice, Manchester.

Date Published 18/01/2020

‘Exploring Pioneer Places’ project has brought co-operation to a new generation

The Co-operative Heritage Trust have thanked the Heritage Fund North West for supporting their 2019 project to engage young people in Rochdale with their co-operative roots.

Date Published 18/01/2020

Co-op Funeralcare Homes make donation to Mind

Rochdale and District Mind were presented with a cheque for £343.55 from the Co-op Funeralcare Homes (Rochdale) on 13 January 2020.

Date Published 17/01/2020

Police are continuing to investigate the rape of a teenage girl in Rochdale

Police are continuing to investigate the rape of a teenage girl in Wardle on Wednesday 15 January 2020.

Date Published 17/01/2020

‘Disturbing’ number of council staff do not feel safe at work

A ‘disturbing’ number of council and health staff in Rochdale do not feel safe at work, a survey has revealed.
More than 100 council and CCG employees who responded to the...

Date Published 17/01/2020

Vodafone rolls out 5G coverage to Rochdale

Vodafone has rolled out its 5G coverage to more places in the UK, including Rochdale.

Date Published 17/01/2020

Trams suspended between Oldham and Rochdale following fatal collision

A man has died after being hit by a tram in Oldham.
The incident happened between the Shaw and Crompton and Derker Metrolink stops just before 6am this morning (Friday 17...

Date Published 17/01/2020

Littleborough care home rated ‘Good’ following unannounced inspection

Stansfield Hall Care Home in Littleborough has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after an unannounced inspection in October last year.

Date Published 17/01/2020

Police chief denies GMP tried to stop publication of Operation Augusta report

Ian Hopkins, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, has denied claims the force tried to stop the critical report on Operation Augusta.

Date Published 16/01/2020

Security manager prosecuted for allowing fly-tipping at Turner Brothers Asbestos site

A security manager has been given a community order after pleading guilty to allowing fly-tipping at the former Turner Brothers Asbestos site in Rochdale.

Date Published 16/01/2020

Roadworks, temporary local road closures and restrictions

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

Date Published 16/01/2020

Reducing isolation through arts at Deeplish Community Centre

Members of Deeplish Community Centre recently benefitted from a partnership with Skylight Circus Arts; completing work for the ‘Out and About’ project.

Date Published 16/01/2020

Police investigating the rape of 16-year old girl in Wardle

Officers are appealing for information after a 16-year old girl was raped near Birch Road yesterday (Wednesday 15 January 2020).
At around 5pm, the girl was walking through an...

Date Published 16/01/2020

Clean Air Zone plans to progress despite delays and uncertainty over government funding

Plans to charge the most polluting vehicles using Greater Manchester’s roads could still go ahead amid delays and an ‘impasse’ over funding.

Date Published 16/01/2020

Manager jailed after death of roofer in Rochdale

A man has been jailed after an employee fell to his death whilst working on a roof at premises in Rochdale.

Date Published 15/01/2020

PureGym PT to take part in 24-hour spin cycle for Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

A local personal trainer is taking part in a 24-hour indoor spin cycle, hoping to raise £1,500 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Date Published 15/01/2020

A review has found that authorities ‘let down’ victims of child grooming rings

Police and social workers 'did not protect' children who were suffering abuse, a review commissioned by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has found.

Date Published 14/01/2020

Middleton Shopping Centre raises £3,000 for Lighthouse Project

Families visiting Santa's Grotto in Middleton Shopping Centre in the run up to Christmas donated a staggering £3,307.32 to the Lighthouse Project, which is based in the centre.

Date Published 14/01/2020

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