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Appeal after man arrested on suspicion of multiple harassment incidents in Rochdale

Police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of harassment yesterday (Wednesday 19 February 2025) after several reports made by women in Rochdale.

Date Published 20/02/2025


The plan for 445-home estate in Castleton with only one access road

A final decision on a 445-home development in Castleton will be made next week. Developers, GLP Trows LLP and BDW Trading Ltd, want to build ‘high quality family housing’ off Cowm...

Date Published 20/02/2025

Why council tax gets increased every year by local authorities

Councils across the country are set to hike council tax in the coming weeks, to the frustration of many who have to fork out more money.
Rochdale Council is no exception, with a...

Date Published 20/02/2025


Detectives want to speak to two potential witnesses following New Year's Day murder in Rochdale

Greater Manchester Police have released a CCTV image of two potential witnesses to a murder in Rochdale on New Year's Day.

Date Published 19/02/2025

Conservative club could be transformed into banqueting hall and wedding venue

The old Conservative club in Middleton could soon be turned into a bespoke banqueting hall and wedding venue.

Date Published 19/02/2025


Rochdale Sixth Form College ranked as the top performing college in Greater Manchester

Rochdale Sixth Form College has again outperformed all other colleges in Greater Manchester, in the latest figures from the Department of Education.

Date Published 19/02/2025

Roadworks, temporary road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 18/02/2025


Elsie Blundell MP to chair Parliamentary Group for women in the transport sector

Heywood and Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell has been elected as the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport.

Date Published 18/02/2025

Protestors attempt to ‘storm’ Andy Burnham HQ to demand chat with mayor

Protestors attempted to ‘storm’ Andy Burnham’s office on Monday (February 17) to demand an audience with the mayor over child sexual exploitation cases in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 18/02/2025


The estate overrun by cars that may soon be changed for the better

A small housing estate in Rochdale which residents say has been chock-a-block with cars for years could be in-line for change.
The Smallbridge estate, around Armstrong Hurst...

Date Published 17/02/2025

Man jailed for five years and three months after large scale drug dealing during Covid lockdown

A Middleton man has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for his role in an Organised Crime Group (OCG) involved in the large-scale supply of Class A and B...

Date Published 17/02/2025


Whitworth High bowlers in national 10-pin final

Bowlers from Whitworth Community High School have won a place in the national final of the Panathlon Challenge.

Date Published 16/02/2025

Toad Lane Concerts: Johanna Leung

Johanna Leung showed Olympian stamina in a fascinating recital at St Mary's on Wednesday 12 February, with three clarinets for the price of one.

Date Published 16/02/2025


College’s inaugural Apprenticeships Awards celebrate businesses and their rising star apprentices

Rochdale’s rising stars were celebrated in style during Hopwood Hall College’s first ever Apprenticeships Awards.

Date Published 15/02/2025

Deeplish event told “decent endometriosis care will only stem from your openness”

A campaign with its roots in Rochdale encouraged Asian women in Deeplish to talk openly about a medical condition too often shunned as 'normal'.

Date Published 15/02/2025


Keep Britain Tidy’s #litterheroes ambassador Peter Winkler calls on Rochdale borough to join Great British Spring Clean

Rochdale Borough’s #LitterHeroes ambassador, Councillor Peter Winkler is appealing to residents across the borough to pledge to pick one bag of litter - or more - for Keep Britain...

Date Published 14/02/2025

Greater Manchester gets £20m for walking and cycling upgrades

Greater Manchester will get more than £20m to spend on walking and cycling improvements.

Date Published 14/02/2025


Education partnership sparking ambitions in Rochdale students during National Apprenticeship Week

An education initiative from national charity The Talent Foundry, aimed at raising aspirations and developing workplace skills among young people in Rochdale is now in its second...

Date Published 14/02/2025

Bowlee car boot sale and market returns - with later start time

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market returns for its biggest ever season next month. 
The extended 2025 season at Bowlee Community Park in Middleton will begin on Sunday 2 March and...

Date Published 13/02/2025


Emergency work needed to address safety issues at Hopwood Hall

Rochdale Council has said that 'emergency work' is set to be carried out at Hopwood Hall in Middleton.

Date Published 13/02/2025

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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Valentine's Day Michael Bublé Tribute, Valentine's Day Dinner & Entertainment, Wine Tasting in Aid of The Mayor's Charity,...

Date Published 13/02/2025


Art exhibitions to celebrate the UN International Year of Co-operation

The Co-operative Heritage Trust has launched a free programme of art to celebrate
2025 as the UN designated International Year of Co-operation. Exhibitions, created by local...

Date Published 12/02/2025

Controversial cuts to bowling greens and a crematorium scrapped by council

Rochdale Council has scrapped plans for controversial cuts to bowling green maintenance and services at Middleton crematorium. But the proposed £30 bin replacement fee is expected...

Date Published 12/02/2025


Staff and students celebrate successes at Rochdale Training Learner Awards

The team at Rochdale Training has recently celebrated the achievements of their learners at a grand event at Rochdale Town Hall.

Date Published 12/02/2025

Roadworks, temporary road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 11/02/2025


Innovative wastewater management system deployed for Littleborough flood defence works

Phase 1 of the Environment Agency’s Rochdale and Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme is underway in Littleborough, using an innovative ‘rain-ready’ system to handle...

Date Published 11/02/2025

Final phase of Rochdale Town Hall redevelopment tabled

Plans for the next phase of Rochdale Town Hall’s redevelopment have been put forward.

Date Published 11/02/2025


Schools in Rochdale borough to become vape free settings

Efforts to reduce the number of young people vaping are being stepped up through a new campaign to help local schools become vape-free.

Date Published 10/02/2025

Historic England ‘disappointed’ by the spat over Hopwood Hall

The ambitious idea to restore Hopwood Hall to its former glory ended in tears for the community – and Historic England are the latest to share their disappointment.
The Grade II*...

Date Published 10/02/2025


Campaigners pushing for community to stop the latest wind farm plan

The largest onshore windfarm in the UK could be built on moorland to the north west of Rochdale – and people aren’t happy about it.
Scout Moor sits between Rochdale, Edenfield,...

Date Published 10/02/2025

Consequences of impending landline switch off revealed in new survey

Rochdale residents are being urged to prepare for the biggest overhaul of the UK’s telephone network in decades, as new research reveals a worrying lack of awareness about the...

Date Published 09/02/2025


Toad Lane Concerts: Rascallity Harp Duo

To hear a solo concert harp live is a rare thing. To hear a pair of them is extraordinary. These two first rate musicians have made several appearances at Toad Lane Concerts since...

Date Published 09/02/2025

Bee Network encourages more people to leave the car at home to walk & cycle

The Bee Network is having a positive impact on the number of people opting to walk short journeys, rather than travel by car. The latest Active Travel Annual Report reveals a...

Date Published 08/02/2025


MP launches World Book Day competition for local pupils

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has launched a World Book Day competition aimed at Year 5 pupils living or being educated in the Rochdale constituency. The competition encourages children...

Date Published 08/02/2025

Mayor's column: Holocaust Memorial Day is a day to reflect

As this is my first column, I would like to wish everyone a happy New Year and best wishes for 2025 to everyone. It has been a really busy start to the year, with a packed mayoral...

Date Published 08/02/2025


Sports club music festival to go ahead despite neighbours’ fears

A sports club in Rochdale will host another music festival for around 2,000 people this summer, despite neighbours’ noise complaints.
Mayfield Sports Club in Castleton held its...

Date Published 07/02/2025

Police officer from Rochdale sentenced for sexually assaulting colleagues

A detective who sexually assaulted a police officer and staff member has been sentenced today (7 February) to 18 months in prison.
Detective Sergeant Richard Mills, aged 42, was...

Date Published 07/02/2025


Rochdale Feel Good Festival takes a break in 2025

Rochdale Council has announced that Rochdale Feel Good Festival will not be held this summer, with the next festival being planned for 2026.

Date Published 07/02/2025

Rochdale borough’s annual Holocaust memorial commemoration 2025

The Bright Hall, within Rochdale Town Hall, was the venue for this year’s annual Holocaust Memorial on the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Date Published 07/02/2025


£100m spent on never-implemented clean air zone ‘not gone down the tubes’, Burnham insists

The £100m spent on Greater Manchester’s clean air zone has ‘not gone down the tubes’ despite never being implemented, Andy Burnham insists. Plans to charge some motorists a daily...

Date Published 07/02/2025

Council tax rise planned for the Rochdale borough - have your say on budget cuts

Council tax in Rochdale is set to rise by 4.99 per cent. The proposal will go before the council’s cabinet next week and be decided at the full council meeting on 26 February. The...

Date Published 07/02/2025


Call for artists to be part of Rochdale Creates outdoor gallery

Rochdale Creates is thrilled to invite artists to participate in an exciting new opportunity to have their work showcased in Rochdale Creates Outdoor Gallery, an outdoor art...

Date Published 06/02/2025

How life has changed on a notorious, crime-ridden estate shut off to outsiders

Not too long ago, it was a notorious, crime-ridden estate shut off to outsiders. Now, police and neighbours say, it’s changed. In the Freehold area of Rochdale, people were scared...

Date Published 06/02/2025


Roadworks, temporary road closures and restrictions

Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.

Date Published 05/02/2025

Half term fun at Rochdale Town Hall

Rochdale Town Hall will be the location for top notch family fun this February half term, with a series of activities set to keep the young ones entertained. On Tuesday 18...

Date Published 05/02/2025


Castleton station ‘to become epicentre of huge change and growth’

The area around Castleton Station is set to be one of many ‘growth locations’ across Greater Manchester. The government is working with Greater Manchester leaders to release land...

Date Published 04/02/2025

Celebrating five years of championing good employment practices

The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking half a decade of championing good employment practices across the region, including...

Date Published 05/02/2025


Building site becomes outdoor art gallery

The exterior of Heywood’s much-loved civic theatre has been turned into a colourful outdoor art gallery, thanks to artists from across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 05/02/2025

Young refugee honoured with prestigious cricket award

A young Afghan refugee has been recognised for his dedication to cricket, receiving the esteemed Spirit of Cricket award. The award highlights his resilience, passion, and...

Date Published 05/02/2025


'Thanks for making Freehold a place to feel proud to live in again' - Residents react to neighbourhood police initiative

An initiative between GMP Rochdale and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) has led to significant improvements in the Freehold neighbourhood, tackling crime and anti-social...

Date Published 04/02/2025

“Earn while you learn” says Northern as it opens up applications for engineering apprenticeships

Budding engineers should “earn while you learn” on the railway according to the boss of the region’s biggest train operator. As the UK gets set to mark National Apprenticeship...

Date Published 04/02/2025


Rochdale Mayor attends High Level (Northern Trust) open day

Mayor of Rochdale Shakil Ahmed and the Consort to the Mayor, Councillor Rachel Massey, attended the Professionals Open Day hosted by High Level (Northern Trust) on Tuesday...

Date Published 04/02/2025

'Eyesore’ land in the town centre will become home to new apartment block

A new five-storey apartment block is set to be built in Rochdale town centre.
A total of 33 one-bed apartments will be constructed on a piece of land off Drake Street. Now a...

Date Published 03/02/2025


Contractor appointed for regeneration scheme in Rochdale town centre

The redevelopment of the Grade II listed Broadfield Park Slopes in Rochdale town centre has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a local contractor to deliver the...

Date Published 03/02/2025

GM mayor ‘extremely confident’ Bee Network £2 bus fare cap ‘will remain in place’ for 2025

Andy Burnham is ‘extremely confident’ the £2 Bee Network bus fare cap will ‘remain in place’ for 2025. The mayor introduced the £2 limit on single bus tickets in 2022 on private...

Date Published 03/02/2025


Rochdale Town Hall Organ Recital - Gordon Stewart

Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organists’ Association (ORTOA), established in 1908 is back at the newly restored town hall with a performance by celebrated Scottish organ virtuoso...

Date Published 02/02/2025

Middleton gets ready to blossom in RHS Britain in Bloom finals

Middleton Town Centre has been selected as one of the best in the North West and will represent the region in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Britain in Bloom this year.

Date Published 02/02/2025


Ask Citizens Advice: What can we do to make sure we’re protected when booking a holiday?

Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale.
Each month, we share advice around a key issue...

Date Published 02/02/2025

Pupils launch Eco Mart to cut down on single-use plastics

Pupils of Marland Hill Community Primary School have launched an Eco Mart to help encourage local parents and teachers to reduce buying single-use plastics. 
The shop, which...

Date Published 01/02/2025


Toad Lane Concerts: Sam Rodwell

The prospect of a classical acoustic guitar playing in the enormous space of St Mary in the Baum might worry some people. However, with the opening phrases of a lively arrangement...

Date Published 01/02/2025

Rochdale Wedding Show returns

Rochdale Wedding Show returns to Rochdale Town Hall on Sunday 2 March and preparation is well underway. Organisers Rochdale Borough Council are planning a big line-up, bringing...

Date Published 01/02/2025


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