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Local construction firm, H Bell & Sons Ltd played a pivotal role in the final stages of the extensive Town Hall refurbishment initiative in the run up to the grand reopening of...
Date Published 20/03/2024
Springhill Hospice’s prestigious Woman of Rochdale luncheon will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, honouring the extraordinary women in Rochdale, and highlighting their...
Date Published 19/03/2024
In five years time many councils across the country could go bankrupt, according to local government experts who believe funding reform is desperately needed to stop this.
Recently displaced Ukrainian adults and children escaping from the Russian war against Ukraine were amongst those who took part in a traditional Easter Egg decorating event at...
A family of eight has been stuck in a two-bed home that has been blighted with problems for months. Matthew Brooks and his partner Paige Deloughrey live in social housing with...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 18/03/2024
Two new functions that will make it easier for people to plan and track their bus journeys are being added to the Bee Network app, as Greater Manchester gets ready for the next...
A £9m cycle and walking scheme between Rochdale and Castleton is set to be given the go ahead despite consultation showing residents aren’t convinced.
The Escapes series, bringing a second opportunity to offer free cinema tickets for everyone to discover the charm of independent film, is returning to Rochdale later this month.
The Rosamund Brass Quartet, all fourth-year students from the RNCM, and already seasoned players in the world of brass, truly brightened up the acoustic of St Mary in the Baum...
Date Published 17/03/2024
A book written and published by Littleborough author Richard Clarke reached number 10 in the Amazon charts for short stories for young adults. Richard's children's book, entitled...
In recent weeks, officers across GMP have responded to a number of burglaries that specifically target family gold. Family gold is usually high purity, high-value gold jewellery...
John Taylor is the leader of the local Conservative party in Rochdale and a councillor for Wardle and West Littleborough. This month he dedicates his column to the Rochdale...
Once again Q Gardens is celebrating after being awarded almost £10,000 in National Lottery funding. The money has been given to help develop their ‘Men in Sheds’ project and to...
Date Published 16/03/2024
Walkers from across Rochdale risked biting crisp weather to band together and pound around a park in Heywood to support women with endometriosis. Affecting one-in-ten females of...
With the Easter bank holiday in a couple of weeks (Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April), NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions in...
Date Published 15/03/2024
Nearly a quarter of all illegal vapes seized in the UK were found in Greater Manchester. Just five boroughs — Manchester, Salford, Wigan, Rochdale, and Bolton — accounted for the...
Students from Oulder Hill Academy, Hollingworth Academy, Wardle Academy, St Anne’s Academy and St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School are engaging with mentors from a range of...
‘Human error’ has been blamed for Metrolink passengers being fined — even though they had paid for a ticket. Transport chiefs have issued the statement after reports came to...
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford (SORT) says that benefits worth millions are not being claimed in Greater Manchester.
Date Published 14/03/2024
A group of children from Rochdale have pedalled their way to a fundraising total of £1,681 in a sponsored bike ride for Rochdale DS All Stars, a charity dedicated to providing...
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Norden’s Great British Clean, Fair Trade Fairer Future, A Night for Maggie’s, Heywood AODS Presents Young Frankenstein,...
Today (14 March) is 100 years since Nellie Kershaw, who worked at an asbestos factory in Rochdale, died from asbestosis. Nellie Kershaw was born in 1891. She fell ill while...
Staff and pupils from Alkrington Primary School immersed themselves into a hectic Community and Contribute Week. Activities throughout a busy week included a visit to a local...
Liz Truss has been accused of bringing shame on the office of Prime Minister by Rochdale’s council leader after she was involved in a disparaging interview about the town.
Date Published 13/03/2024
A local volunteer has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Cancer Research UK after losing his wife to ovarian cancer. Retired engineer Arnold Ashworth, 95, from...
Before February, very few in the political sphere knew the name David Tully, now he’s batting away offers from multiple major parties. The independent candidate came second in...
Two men and one teenager have been found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Callum Riley in Heywood in September 2022. The group were also convicted of causing grievous bodily harm...
Date Published 12/03/2024
Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Paul Ellison is leading the way in clearing up the Rochdale borough as the charity launches its Great British Spring Clean. As well as polluting our...
The live webcam, which provides a spectacular eagle-eyed view of the peregrine falcons nesting at Rochdale Town Hall, is back. Over the next few months people can follow the...