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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

Crosfields 16 – 32 Mayfield

Mayfield NWML chalked up a terrific win at Warrington based Crosfields on Saturday playing some excellent rugby in the process....

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

Cricket: Rochdale cup joy

Rochdale enjoyed Wood Cup joy when they beat Werneth on the minutest of superior run rates. Both teams were bowled...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

Rochdale President of the Chamber

Delphine Greenhalgh is Rochdale President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce “I can’t quite believe that it is nearly three...

Date Online: 22/05/2013

No safe havens for offshore tax cheats

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that it is working with the United States and Australian tax administrations (the IRS...

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

Mayfield 34 – 36 Eccles

Mayfield saved possibly their worst performance of the season for this Thursday night fixture against an Eccles side who without...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Esco Williams makes appearance at local school

Upcoming singer/songwriter Esco Williams made a one off appearance at Beech House School, Rochdale as part of a small tour....

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Spanish pen pals

A group of Year 7 students are expanding their Spanish skills by becoming pen pals with a school in Spain....

Date Online: 21/05/2013

Year 8 pupil at Schools’ Chess Championship

A massive congratulations to Owain Harrison in Year 8 who has qualified from the North West Finals of the Schools’...

Date Online: 21/05/2013

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