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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 to go ahead.

Date Published 12/02/2025


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

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


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

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

Jury discharged in Rochdale child exploitation trial

A jury in the trial of eight men accused of historical child sexual exploitation in Rochdale has been discharged for legal reasons. The defendants, who include four men from...

Date Published 31/01/2025


New golf clubhouse and a new housing estate approved, despite wildlife concerns

A golf club in Middleton is set to get a new clubhouse and build 56 homes where the old one currently stands. North Manchester Golf Club has been given permission to bulldoze its...

Date Published 31/01/2025

Decision delayed on 445-home estate in Castleton

The decision on whether 445 new homes can be built in Castleton has been delayed over health and safety concerns. A plan has been tabled by developers, GLP Trows LLP and BDW...

Date Published 31/01/2025


King notes Rochdale's rich history in interaction with MP

Rochdale’s MP, Paul Waugh brought a moment of humour to Buckingham Palace this week when he jokingly asked King Charles III if he shops at the Co-op. The King laughed at the...

Date Published 31/01/2025

Rochdale’s Fabdance Centre triumphs at national championships

Rochdale’s Fabdance Centre has secured three championship titles at the Gulliver’s Championships in Rotherham, marking a successful start to their competition season. Thirteen...

Date Published 31/01/2025


Tesco customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas

Kind-hearted shoppers in Rochdale and Middleton have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.

Date Published 31/01/2025

Rochdale charity Uniform For All launches new website to support local families

A Rochdale-based charity dedicated to providing free school uniforms to families in need is set to launch a newly redesigned website. Uniform For All has announced that its...

Date Published 30/01/2025


Police urge residents to assist with CCTV footage

Residents of Rochdale are being urged to support Greater Manchester Police by sharing their CCTV footage to help officers solve crimes more efficiently.
GMP has highlighted the...

Date Published 30/01/2025

Full list of Bee Network bus and Metrolink tram tickets after fare shake-up is announced

Bee Network bus and Metrolink tram tickets are in for a shake-up from March as Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) bosses confirmed the launch of new ‘multi-modal’ passes. The...

Date Published 30/01/2025


Hospital raises over £2,000 for homelessness charity Petrus

Petrus, a homelessness charity with over 50 years of experience supporting vulnerable individuals in Rochdale, Oldham, and Burnley, is celebrating a generous donation of £2,728.12...

Date Published 30/01/2025

An idea to change an empty 160-year-old pub has been refused

The plan to turn a 19th century pub into flats has been refused by the council.
The Royds Arms sits within a conservation area of Rochdale and has been vacant for more than a...

Date Published 29/01/2025


Andy Burnham wants to run Greater Manchester’s railways, including the line through Rochdale

Andy Burnham launched his latest transport mega-project last week – he wants to run some Greater Manchester railways. The mayor has long talked about taking commuter rail lines...

Date Published 29/01/2025

Traffic operation tackles community concerns

A targeted traffic operation was conducted on Queensway by the Kirkholt and Castleton Neighbourhood Police Team in response to concerns raised by local residents. The initiative,...

Date Published 29/01/2025


Rochdale Exchange Market to reopen after a decade

The Rochdale Exchange shopping centre has announced the long-anticipated reopening of its market, marking a major milestone for the town. After a decade without a permanent home,...

Date Published 29/01/2025

Man charged with non-fatal strangulation

A Rochdale man has been charged in connection with multiple assault offences following incidents involving one victim. Jamie Creevy, 36, of Rochdale, has been charged with Section...

Date Published 29/01/2025


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