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United Utilities Community Fund helps local charities

Local charities and not for profit organisations have received help and donations from the United Utilities Community Fund....

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Concern about fuel poverty among the over 60s

StepChange Debt Charity has said it is very concerned that so many of those seeking its help over the age...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Jack’s a Saint

Hopwood Hall College student, Jack Ashworth, has signed his first professional contract with St Helen's Rugby League Club – who...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Euro MPs to vote for EU wide domestic abuse protection orders

Victims of stalking, harassment or gender-based violence who are granted protection in one EU member state will get the same...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Social media plagued by privacy problems

The privacy management of 16 popular social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is “seriously deficient,” according to a study...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Retiring reverend thanks people of Rochdale

Revd Lars Olav Ruden currently Priest in Charge of All Saints, Hamer and Priest in Charge of Christ Church, Healey...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Horticulture proving the hero for unemployed young people

Groundwork is highlighting the fact that horticulture can also have a long lasting social impact by supporting young people who...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Ramsey refurb is just the job for young trainees

Four unemployed trainees started work on refurbishing a property on Ramsey Street in February 2013 and together they worked to...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Car stolen from Wrenbury Drive

Burglars stole a set of car keys and a car from a house on Wrenbury Drive. The burglary occurred between Sunday...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Don't be a victim of bogus callers

Bogus callers can turn up as builders or gardeners and try and trick you into paying for unnecessary work. You...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Help is available for vulnerable residents in Rochdale

Help is on hand for residents in Rochdale who have a cold related illness and need help with heating and...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Labour Euro MPs back strong action on tax dodgers

Labour Euro MPs voted for strong proposals to tackle tax dodgers, calling for action to stem the 1 trillion Euros...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

North West driveways among the most expensive in the country

Driveways are becoming the most expensive parking spaces in the country according to new research released by Europcar, the leading...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Drivers young and old back plans for minimum learner period to tackle crashes

The driving public, including under-25s, has spoken out in favour of a minimum learning to drive period to tackle young...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

The Mayors and Mayoress’ of Rochdale

Since 1856 Rochdale has had a Mayor with the first being Jacob Bright. Born in Green Bank near Rochdale, Bright...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Cyril Smith abuse claims investigation widens

Ten people are being investigated over historical allegations of sexual abuse at a residential school, where it was claimed Cyril...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Offenders dig in to help revamp park

Offenders have been turning over a new leaf thanks to a project being carried out in Springfield Park that will...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Co-operative values and principles undermined

The MP for Rochdale, the birthplace of the Co-operative movement, has accused the Government of riding roughshod over the town’s...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

'Ace' new recruit joins Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

An ace new recruit has recently joined the team at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). Earlier this year fire...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Police award for Samantha Hammond

Samantha Hammond has received a Police Certificate of Merit (plus a box of Heroes) in recognition of her "exemplary actions"...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Cannabis farm discovered in police raid

Cannabis with an estimated street value of £25,000 has been seized following a police raid on a property on Stanley...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Tax credit claimants warned over scam emails

Tax credits claimants are being warned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the run-up to the renewal deadline about...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Rochdale artist exhibiting at Prom Art

Susan Brophy, an artist from Rochdale, will be exhibiting at the northwest’s biggest open-air arts and crafts fair, Prom Art,...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Volunteers help test the next generation of medicines

More than 1,300 patients are helping the Pennine Acute Trust to test new medicines. The programmes offer people the chance...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Pickles’ pledge to curb council 'propaganda newspapers'

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is proposing a new law which he says will “enshrine a free press” and help local...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

The incidence of eating disorders is increasing

More people are being diagnosed with eating disorders every year and the most common type is not either of the...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Need to tackle obesity in pregnancy say midwives

Commenting on the publication today (21 May) of the British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) new Task Force Report, ‘Nutrition and Development:...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Disruption fears over A&E revamp

The Royal Oldham Hospital, which serves Rochdale as well as Oldham, says disruption will be kept to a minimum during...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Bed sharing with parents increases the risk of cot death fivefold even if the parents are non-smokers

Bed sharing with parents is linked to a fivefold increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), even when the...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Catherine seeks help to raise the profile of her invisible illness

Catherine Eves is on a local mission to raise awareness of what she describes as her “invisible illness.” At the...

Date Online: 20/05/2013