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Oxford scored a last minute winner to take the points against Rochdale

Football: Rochdale 3 - 4 Oxford

For the second game in a row Rochdale conceded a stoppage time goal although this one signalled defeat for Brian Barry-Murphy’s side in a topsy turvy game at the Crown Oil Arena last night (Tuesday 26 January).

Date Published 27/01/2021

Football: Gillingham 2 - 2 Rochdale

Gillingham substitute John Akinde netted a 93rd minute equaliser to deny Rochdale a first win in six they were held to a 2-2 draw away at Gillingham. Dale came back from a goal...

Date Published 24/01/2021

Start of 2021 season delayed for Hornets

Rochdale Hornets’ start to the season has been delayed until later in the year due to the current public health situation and the likely implications on the return of fans to...

Date Published 21/01/2021

Football: Doncaster 1 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale’s unbeaten start to 2021 ended with a narrow defeat at promotion chasing Doncaster last night (Tuesday 19 January). Jon Taylor’s goal midway through the first half was...

Date Published 20/01/2021

Former Littleborough rugby player appointed as Sale Sharks’ new Director of Rugby

Premiership Rugby club Sale Sharks has announced the appointment of former club captain Alex Sanderson as Director of Rugby.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Aspiring racing star from Rochdale lines up against F1 legend on virtual grid

A 13-year-old racing driver from Rochdale, who is part of an all-disabled sim (simulated) racing team, has fulfilled an ambition of racing against one of his F1 heroes.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 3 Wigan

Stephen Humphrys headed a stoppage time equaliser as 10-man Rochdale twice came from behind to earn a point against Wigan Athletic on Saturday 16 January.

Date Published 18/01/2021

New head of Dale Community Trust appointed

Ryan Bradley has been appointed as Community Director of Dale Community Trust, taking over from Keith Hicks who is retiring after more than 30 years at the club.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Planning application submitted for a brand new four-lane indoor cricket centre in Rochdale

Planning permission is being sought for a new four-lane indoor cricket centre at Rochdale Sports Club.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Football: Charlton Athletic 4 - 4 Rochdale

Rochdale and Charlton played out a stunning eight goal thriller with both teams taking a share of the spoils on Tuesday night. In a breathless first half - which saw six of the...

Date Published 13/01/2021

Former Mayfield player Matty Ashton named Rookie of the Year

Former Rochdale Mayfield player Matty Ashton has been named the Albert Goldthorpe ‘Rookie of the Year’ for 2020.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 3 Crewe Alexandra

Rochdale staged a rousing second half comeback to draw 3-3 on Saturday (9 January) after being three goals down at the half time interval. Crewe looked to have the game wrapped up...

Date Published 10/01/2021

Football: Rochdale vs Crewe Alexandra to take place this Saturday

A new date has been set for Rochdale’s League One fixture against Crewe Alexandra which was due to be played on Tuesday 29 December but had to be postponed due to a Rochdale...

Date Published 05/01/2021

Rochdale karting entrepreneur defies Covid challenges with the launch of fifth business

A young entrepreneur from Rochdale has announced his fifth business with the launch of ‘X-Kart’.

Date Published 04/01/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There was an excellent turnout of sailors keen to enjoy Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 20 December and conclude the racing season.
Racing started with an End of Season Pursuit Race....

Date Published 03/01/2021

Football: Two further Rochdale games postponed due to Covid

Rochdale AFC's next two League One fixtures have been postponed because players and first-team staff are self-isolating following one of the players testing positive for Covid-19.

Date Published 29/12/2020

Football: Rochdale game against Blackpool postponed

Rochdale's Boxing Day fixture against Blackpool has been postponed due to a Rochdale player - believed to be Stephen Humphrys - testing positive for Covid-19.

Date Published 26/12/2020

Rochdale Hornets scheduled for March return

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced that Rochdale Hornets' season is planned to begin in early March, almost a full 12 months since the team's last competitive fixture,...

Date Published 24/12/2020

Shawclough sandwich bar sponsors local grass roots team

Shawclough-based business, Bella’s Sandwich Bar, has sponsored Ballers Coaching FC, a local grass roots team also based in Shawclough.

Date Published 23/12/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 4 Gillingham

Rochdale’s inconsistent season continued with a heavy defeat at home to Gillingham in the last game before Christmas. The Gill’s raced into a 3-0 half-time lead thanks to goals...

Date Published 20/12/2020

Rugby league: Hornets player receives 4 year ban after testing positive for banned drug

Rochdale Hornets player Adam Carr has been banned from sport for four years after testing positive for a banned steroid-like drug.

Date Published 17/12/2020

Football: Wigan 0 - 5 Rochdale

Rochdale recorded their biggest away win since 2006 with an emphatic victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium last night (Tuesday 15 December).

Date Published 16/12/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Men's 2nds 4 - 2 Didsbury Northern Men's 6ths

Following the end of the second national lockdown in early December, Rochdale were back in league action against Didsbury Northern Mens sixth team on Saturday 12 December. After...

Date Published 16/12/2020

Hockey: Didsbury Northern Ladies 3 - 1 Rochdale Ladies

This week Rochdale were travelling into Manchester to play current top of the league, Didsbury Northern Ladies 5s, for their last match before the festive break.

Date Published 15/12/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Men's 1sts 3 - 2 Bowden Men's 3rds & 5ths

Rochdale Men's first team returned to action on Saturday 12 December with a friendly against Bowden, after their league match was called off by the opposition. Following...

Date Published 15/12/2020

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

With the change from lockdown to Tier 3, sailing has again been permitted and there are always a few hardy souls at Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club keen to race.

Date Published 15/12/2020

Rochdale AFC donates £1,000 worth of toys to Christmas toy appeal

Rochdale AFC has donated nearly £1,000 worth of toys to this year’s Rochdale Council Christmas toy appeal.

Date Published 14/12/2020

Football: Peterborough 4 - 1 Rochdale

Rochdale were well beaten on the road after Peterborough netted a 4-1 win with Jonson Clarke-Harris scoring a first half hat-trick. The home side were awarded an early penalty...

Date Published 12/12/2020

Shirt signed by Rochdale AFC up for grabs in charity auction

A shirt signed by the Dale squad is being auctioned to help raise funds for Broughton House Veteran Care Village, the north west home for ex-servicemen and women.

Date Published 12/12/2020

Brown ends convoluted season with Dukeries Rally class podium

Nissan Micra Kit Car ace Steve Brown rounded out a quieter than normal season with third in class at the Dukeries Rally, which took place at Donington Park Race Circuit on Sunday...

Date Published 10/12/2020

Thornham Cricket Club's Christmas quiz hopes to raise pretty penny for Springhill Hospice

Thornham Cricket Club has launched a Christmas quiz to raise money for Springhill Hospice.

Date Published 10/12/2020

Rochdale Hornets unveil 2021 home and away shirts

The new Rochdale Hornets kit for the 2021 season has been revealed by the club and is now on sale to supporters.

Date Published 09/12/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 1 - 2 Stockport Bramhall Ladies

After another month with no hockey due to Covid-19 restrictions, Rochdale played their first home match of the season, hosting Stockport Bramhall Ladies 3rds on a cold but dry...

Date Published 09/12/2020

Football: Rochdale 0 - 2 Lincoln City

Lincoln City closed the gap to top spot in league one with a comfortable victory over Rochdale at a bitterly cold Crown Oil Arena on Saturday (5 December).

Date Published 06/12/2020

Rescue package for League One and Two football clubs

A rescue package worth £50m has been announced for League One and Two football clubs – including Rochdale – by the EFL and the Premier League.

Date Published 04/12/2020

Schoolchildren put Rochdale’s players and staff on the spot

The players and staff at Rochdale AFC took part in a question and answer session with a difference last week – where some of the questions were posed by primary school pupils.

Date Published 04/12/2020

Donington beckons for Brown

Rochdale based rally driver Steve Brown will contest the first stage event to take place after the latest lockdown this Sunday (6 December), as he tackles the Dukeries Rally at...

Date Published 03/12/2020

Football: Plymouth Argyle 0 - 4 Rochdale

Rochdale put in the performance of the season as they swept aside Plymouth Argyle with a convincing 4-0 victory marred by a serious injury to Jake Beesley which saw 19 minutes of...

Date Published 02/12/2020

New crest for Rochdale Hornets' 150th year as club announces new merchandise partnership

A new crest commemorating 150 years of Rochdale Hornets will feature on the club’s kit for the 2021 season in a new partnership with Supro Sports.

Date Published 28/11/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 1 Northampton Town

Stephen Humphrys scored a superb free-kick to earn Rochdale a well deserved point at the Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday night (24 November).

Date Published 25/11/2020

Rochdale Hornets to apply for Betfred Championship

Rochdale Hornets is applying to become the 14th team in the Betfred Championship for 2021.

Date Published 24/11/2020

Heywood firm helps get England game on in Belgium

A Heywood business came to the rescue of the Belgian FA just hours before a match was due to take place against England earlier this month.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Andy O'Sullivan urges local runners to join in virtual race this December to raise money for CRY

Rochdale's prolific former race organiser Andy O’Sullivan MBE is urging local runners to join in with the virtual Running Bear Christmas Stocking 5-mile run to raise funds for...

Date Published 22/11/2020

Football: Rochdale 0 - 1 AFC Wimbledon

Rochdale were dealt a crushing blow as they conceded a stoppage time goal in a narrow defeat at home to AFC Wimbledon. Substitute Ethan Chislett had only been on the field a...

Date Published 22/11/2020

Hornets fan who followed team around country dies

A Hornets fan from Birmingham who followed the team around the country with his friends has sadly died.

Date Published 18/11/2020

Rochdale AFC hosting public webinar to get ideas from community

Covid-19 has forced football clubs to play their games behind closed doors and with the community unable to come to Rochdale AFC, Rochdale AFC are coming to the community with a...

Date Published 13/11/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 2 Salford City

Rochdale crashed out of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night (10 November) after Salford came from behind to beat Dale and take second place in Northern Group B and passage through to...

Date Published 11/11/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 2 Stockport

Rochdale were knocked out of the FA Cup after being beaten by National League side Stockport County on Saturday (7 November). Two goals in seven minutes set the non-league side on...

Date Published 09/11/2020

Cotswold class podium on Brown's rallying return

Steve Brown ensured his return to the stages was a positive one, as the Rochdale driver scooped a class podium at the Cotswolds Stages Rally in Gloucestershire last Saturday...

Date Published 06/11/2020

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

It was fortunate that the forecast weather for the lake on Sunday 1 November arrived later than expected because the organised series of races were able to take place.

Date Published 05/11/2020

Rochdale Hornets sign Fuifui Moimoi for 2021

Rochdale Hornets have signed former NRL, Tonga and New Zealand forward Fuifui Moimoi for the 2021 League 1 season.

Date Published 05/11/2020

Football: Oxford 3 - 1 Rochdale

Rochdale’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt end to bottom of the table Oxford United last night (Tuesday 3 November) with a 3-1 result. In an even first half, the home side took the...

Date Published 04/11/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 1 Bristol Rovers

Rochdale extended their unbeaten run to four games with a hard-fought draw at home to Bristol Rovers on Saturday (31 October). The visitors took the lead in the ninth minute but...

Date Published 01/11/2020

Hockey: Didsbury Northern Ladies 6ths 2 - 3 Rochdale Ladies

This weekend Rochdale Ladies were away to play Didsbury Northern Ladies 6s on a rainy Saturday (24 October).

Date Published 30/10/2020

Zen Internet announced as a new sponsor of Rochdale AFC

Zen Internet has agreed a sponsorship deal with Rochdale Football Club that will see Zen featured on the RAFC kit including shorts and sleeves, as well as the Sandy Lane stand.

Date Published 30/10/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Mens 2nds 2 - 3 South Manchester 1sts

Rochdale 2nds entertained a South Manchester 1sts side in a gripping match on Saturday 24 October 2020. With both teams coming in to the fixture from contrasting results the...

Date Published 29/10/2020

Football: Rochdale 2 - 2 Sunderland

Rochdale and Sunderland played out an entertaining 2-2 draw on Tuesday evening at the Crown Oil Arena. Sunderland twice took the lead through Charlie Wyke and Bailey Wright but a...

Date Published 28/10/2020

Rugby league: Hornets player receives 4 year ban after testing positive for steroids

Rochdale Hornets forward Andy Lea has been banned from sport for four years after testing positive for steroids.

Date Published 28/10/2020

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Adam McGovern and Ellie Davies sailing a GP14 were the clear winners in all 3 races at the lake on Sunday 25 October. Their skill and experience were needed in coping with the...

Date Published 28/10/2020

Brown heads back to the stages with popular Nissan Kit Car

After a successful racing debut at Donington Park last month, Rochdale driver Steve Brown will finally return to the rally stages, piloting his iconic Nissan Micra Kit Car at the...

Date Published 27/10/2020

Football: Shrewsbury Town 1 - 2 Rochdale

Rochdale made it back-to-back league wins away from home for the first time in two and a half years as they beat Shrewsbury 2-1 at the Montgomery Waters Meadow. Ollie Rathbone...

Date Published 26/10/2020

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Skills & Training Workforce Support Fund - Up to £27,000 (per employee)

Rochdale Training are reaching out to employers across the Rochdale Borough, Greater Manchester, and the North West to understand what skills and training support they can offer...

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