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On this year’s extra day, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking Greater Manchester residents to take a few minutes out to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how...
Date Published 29/02/2024
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor, SHOUT! Motown & 60’s Dance Party, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, Empower...
Polling stations will open at 7am tomorrow morning (Thursday 29 February) for residents in the Rochdale constituency to vote for their new MP following the death of Sir Tony
Date Published 28/02/2024
A beloved bit of wild green space in Littleborough has been fenced off by the council – now locals fear they could build houses or a car park there.
The Places for Everyone plan for new homes and jobs in Greater Manchester has reached its final stage, following a report by planning inspectors.
The Queen has presented Hopwood Hall College and University Centre with the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to the setting of the council budget, the death of...
Date Published 27/02/2024
The volunteers at Q Gardens in the Community on Queens Drive are celebrating their first Birthday with a remake of the garden. The group reformed last February and have been busy...
The WaterSHED at Wardle Academy has been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North West Awards 2024.
Two suspected burglars were arrested in Heywood by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) on Friday 23 February 2024.
Date Published 26/02/2024
Hydrogen Safe, the Manchester-based specialist training organisation educating people to work safely with hydrogen, has delivered specialist training to teaching staff at Hopwood...
On Saturday 24 February, Ukrainians in Rochdale commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Russia's invasion war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian flag was lowered to half-mast at Rochdale...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Ikonic, an IT technology distributor based in Heywood, will be taking on the three peaks challenge in April to fundraise for the charity Duchenne UK. They are raising money for...
A budding young artist from Middleton has impressed professionals with her illustrations, beating hundreds of children from across the country in a competition to win a signed...
The issue has been going on for years, but after the death of the toddler Awaab Ishak, mould in rented homes was thrust into the national spotlight. The two-year-old died in 2020...
The sensational Greek violinist Dimitra Ananiadou is a graduate of the Universities of Iona (Greece), York and Manchester. Along with her violin playing she has master’s degrees...
Date Published 25/02/2024
Rochdale-born artist Brooke Ellis has kindly decided to sell her hand-drawn colouring books, in order to help raise vital funds for Springhill Hospice. Brooke has previously...
A care home in Middleton has managed to make improvements two years on from being put in special measures – but there are still safety issues. Although Clare Mount was rated...
Date Published 24/02/2024
Plans to transform Heywood Civic Centre have become more ambitious, after councillors agreed to plough an additional £2.25m into the scheme at this week’s (Wednesday 21 February)...
Rochdale was a hive of activity on Thursday (22 February 2024) as Operation AVRO returned to the borough once again for a proactive day of police action.
Date Published 23/02/2024
People in Rochdale will pay more in council tax from April, as a 4.99 percent hike in the household precept has been agreed.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted on their way to school in Rochdale on 13 February.
Rochdale has found itself at the centre of a national political storm. What was expected to be a straightforward by-election for Labour has turned into one of the strangest and...
Residents in Greater Manchester are being urged to use NHS 111 Online for all non-emergency healthcare needs during the next strike action in the NHS.
The Rochdale hustings has been labelled “an affront to democracy” by the public after just a handful of candidates were invited to the event at Wardleworth Community Centre on 22...
A gang that sent £26 million of dirty money to Dubai after depositing criminal cash at banks a dozen times a day for nearly a year have been jailed for more than 26 years.
Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans is reminding the public that small talk can save lives and we are better at it than we think, as part of the charity’s latest Small Talk...
Date Published 22/02/2024
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Crusoe, Fleetwood Mac Legacy, Castleton Literary and Scientific Society, Alkrington Village Craft Market, Tommy’s Family...
A couple in their 70s have been found dead in a house at The Woods in Castleton (Wednesday 21 February).