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2549 Article(s) Found

Letter from Parliament - Jim Dobbin MP

In the cause of transparency it is right that money spent on behalf of the taxpayer by MPs is published....

Date Online: 17/09/2012

Family escape Middleton chip pan blaze

A family from Middleton had a lucky escape after a chip pan ignited and engulfed their kitchen in flames....

Date Online: 14/09/2012

Man stamped on during violent and unprovoked assault

A man was stamped on during a violent and unprovoked assault in Middleton. At about 10.15pm on Saturday 8 September...

Date Online: 10/09/2012

Heritage Open Days at All Saints and Martyrs, Langley

People have travelled from Prestwich, Whitefield and Wardle over the last three days to visit All Saints and Martyrs Church...

Date Online: 10/09/2012

£290,000 expenses claimed by our MPs

Local MPs claimed close to £290,000 in expenses in just over a year, it has been revealed. New figures from the...

Date Online: 07/09/2012

Hollin School to feature on The ‘ONE’ show on BBC

A former pupil has transformed her old school from one “ruled by children” to an “outstanding” primary. Head Teacher Mrs...

Date Online: 06/09/2012

Mutual Celebration Day

Employees of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), together with tenants, are busy planning for a mass-scale celebration this Saturday 8 September....

Date Online: 05/09/2012

HMS Middleton comes home to a rousing musical welcome

HMS Middleton (M34), the Royal Navy’s Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel came home to Portsmouth after a gruelling three years service...

Date Online: 04/09/2012

Letter from Parliament - Jim Dobbin MP

Following a fairly busy recess period we return to Westminster for two weeks before going into recess again for the...

Date Online: 03/09/2012

Work underway on Falinge Park and Wardle BSF projects

The future education prospects for youngsters at Falinge Park and Wardle high schools are looking bright as both schools are...

Date Online: 03/09/2012

Man jailed for manslaughter

A man has been jailed for the manslaughter of a man living in Rochdale. Aaron Ward (26/10/1983) of Burton Street,...

Date Online: 03/09/2012

Enjoy the heritage of the Golden Cluster

There’s a great opportunity to visit one of the borough’s most historic areas next month as all four buildings that...

Date Online: 28/08/2012

Young charity fundraisers run, cycle and sleep!

Young people from around the borough have been keeping busy over the summer holidays by doing their bit for charity...

Date Online: 28/08/2012

Middfest balloon race winner announced

The Middleton Rotary Club’s balloon race which took place at Middfest in July has announced the winner. 170 balloons were...

Date Online: 28/08/2012

Metzger wins triple jump to become UK No1

Cardinal Langley RC High School pupil Kevin Metzger won the Under 15 boy’s triple jump at the UK Athletics Championships....

Date Online: 22/08/2012

Letter from Parliament - Jim Dobbin MP

I begin this week’s article with a tribute to my good friend and Labour stalwart John Orford who died last...

Date Online: 21/08/2012

Young people team up to boost their skills

A group of six unemployed young people from Rochdale have boosted their confidence and personal skills by completing an exciting...

Date Online: 14/08/2012

Motorcyclist injured in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Middleton. Shortly before midday on Friday 10 August 2012,...

Date Online: 14/08/2012

Trio charged following burglary

Three people have been charged following a burglary in Middleton. Chad Sherwin (born 24/04/1989), of Kingswood Road, Middleton, is charged...

Date Online: 10/08/2012

Rochdale’s greenery in the pink

Rochdale’s town centre parks have been given the official seal of approval at a green flag raising ceremony in the...

Date Online: 09/08/2012

10-year-old Lil’ Miss Cait storms into Printworks Street Dancer final

One of Middleton’s biggest dance talents has secured her place in the Street Dancer final after giving an amazing performance...

Date Online: 08/08/2012

Letter from Parliament - Jim Dobbin MP

In a previous article, I mentioned the Remploy Factory based on the Heywood Distribution Park which contributes great skills to...

Date Online: 07/08/2012

An Aladdin’s cave of arts and craft materials

Some familiar local faces in the world of arts and crafts are back as M24 Arts opens in Middleton. Formerly...

Date Online: 06/08/2012

Large animal rescue demo for Middleton vets

Large animal rescues were the topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by a local veterinary practice....

Date Online: 03/08/2012

Tonge Hall restoration imminent

Work to save and fully restore Middleton’s Tonge Hall is well on its way following a successful bid to buy...

Date Online: 02/08/2012

Middfest treasure winners announced

The two winners of Middfest’s ‘Find the Pirate’s Treasure’ hunt which began earlier this month have been revealed....

Date Online: 31/07/2012

Rochdale makes its mark on the Olympics

The big day is finally upon us. Tonight, all eyes will be on the UK for the opening ceremony of...

Date Online: 27/07/2012

New community space created in Langley

Local residents and a range of organisations united to create a true community space that will be used to bring...

Date Online: 26/07/2012

Driving instructor robbed and assaulted during lesson

Thieves assaulted and robbed a driving instructor as she gave a lesson near Heaton Park....

Date Online: 25/07/2012

Residents invited to mark extension of Middleton Cemetery

Residents are invited to a special dedication ceremony on 1 August to mark the extension of Middleton cemetery....

Date Online: 25/07/2012