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Men jailed for total of 34 years for sexually assaulting boys in the 80s and 90s

David Marsh and Anthony Whitehead

Two men have been put behind bars for grooming and sexually abusing young boys in Rochdale and Manchester in the 1980s and 1990s.

Date Published 27/11/2024

Our guide to what's on in the Rochdale borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: PossAbilities Decade of Light, Gallery Exhibitions, Christmas markets, Christmas with the Curleys, Winter Wonderland Christmas...

Date Published 28/11/2024

Star-studded Beauty and the Beast panto to enchant Heywood Sports Village

A star-studded line up will tell ‘a tale as old as time’ this Christmas when Beauty and the Beast hits the stage at Heywood Sports Village. Coronation Street‘s Steven Arnold and...

Date Published 30/11/2024

Winners of the 2024 Rochdale Diversity Awards

The winners of this year's Rochdale Diversity Awards have been revealed at a ceremony on 22 November at Rochdale Town Hall with over 300 guests, finalists and and representatives...

Date Published 30/11/2024

Rochdale groups unite to promote White Ribbon Campaign 2024

Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) is partnering with WHAG (Women’s Housing Action Group) and other local organisations to promote the White Ribbon campaign for 2024. The initiative...

Date Published 29/11/2024

The war over who should sort out a roundabout plagued by flooding

A roundabout often left underwater is at the centre of a long-running spat. The roundabout on Mainway East in Alkrington, Middleton was almost submerged when Storm Bert hammer the...

Date Published 29/11/2024

Eight-year-old girl leads heartwarming effort for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

An outstanding eight-year-old girl has launched a heartfelt campaign to support Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Lilly Arna Dawson, a pupil at Newhey Primary...

Date Published 29/11/2024

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Severely dyslexic Rochdale author overcomes major challenges to publish his first novel

A 74-year-old writer has achieved a lifelong dream by publishing his first book, despite struggling with severe dyslexia since childhood.

Date Published 01/12/2024

Riverside brings Christmas magic with markets, Santa’s Grotto and more

Rochdale town centre is preparing to welcome the festive season with a range of Christmas attractions, including the return of its beloved Christmas Markets, Santa’s Post Box, and...

Date Published 28/11/2024

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Rochdale walking footballers selected to represent England

David Brooks, Alan Thompson and Terry Williams

Three walking footballers who play for Rochdale AFC Walking Football team have been selected to represent England.

Date Published 29/11/2024

Rochdale AFC offering free tickets to Man United U21s game

Rochdale AFC is giving away free tickets to their National League Cup game against Manchester United U21s on Tuesday 3 December.

Date Published 28/11/2024

Rochdale diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali secures victory in dominant performance

Rochdale’s Muhammad Ali has added another victory to his growing list of achievements in the boxing ring. Over the weekend, Ali triumphed against Josh Cook in a decisive match,...

Date Published 23/11/2024

Hockey: Bolton Ladies 1 - 3 Rochdale Ladies

With ongoing pitch issues Rochdale Ladies organised with Bolton 2nds to play them away instead of at home this weekend (Saturday 16 November). It quickly geared up to be a good...

Date Published 22/11/2024

Hockey: Didsbury Northern Men’s 6ths 4 - 0 Rochdale Men’s 2nds

Saturday 16 November saw Rochdale playing away at the Armitage Centre, against Didsbury Northern Men’s 6ths. Following a bad start to the season so far, Rochdale looked to change...

Date Published 22/11/2024

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Rochdale businesses take centre stage at annual awards ceremony

The Hair Growth Studio was named Independent Hospitality or Retail Business of the Year

Rochdale’s business community gathered at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday (15 November) for the 11th annual Rochdale Business Awards.

Date Published 26/11/2024

Rochdale company shines at manufacturing awards

Crystal Doors, based in Rochdale, has struck gold at a prestigious regional manufacturing awards ceremony. The awards, organised by Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, the...

Date Published 21/11/2024

Rochdale part of national project to "revolutionise" local area productivity measurement

Rochdale is at the forefront of a pioneering initiative to transform how local economic development is assessed across the UK.

Date Published 19/11/2024

New location for Holland & Barrett - store now open

Holland & Barrett has moved from the Rochdale Exchange and has now opened the doors to its new Rochdale Riverside. The 1,227 sq.ft store comes complete with a fresh look and feel,...

Date Published 15/11/2024

Rochdale’s Zen Internet celebrates 21st win as best broadband provider

Rochdale's very own Zen Internet has once again been named Best Broadband ISP by PC Pro magazine. This marks the 21st consecutive year the broadband provider has earned the...

Date Published 11/11/2024

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