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5,400 TV licence fee payers from Rochdale have opted to forgo their traditional paper TV Licence and to receive their annual licence by email instead. More than a million...
Date Published 26/09/2013
Ria McNeeney has joined Scott Buckley Construction as their first apprentice. Ria, who went to Falinge Park School, said: Since starting this apprenticeship my outlook on life...
Rochdale residents are being invited share their vision on how funding is used to breathe new life into a local park. From 10 am to 2 pm, on Saturday 5 October, visitors to...
M6 Theatre Company has launched a new writing competition to find one original monologue (approx 8 – 10 minutes long) from a North West based writer aged 26 or under using ‘Act...
A property in Heywood which has stood empty since 1999, is being transformed into a new family home. The run-down property, which has had scaffolding obstructing the pavement...
Youngsters are looking back on a summer of fun, following an action-packed summer holiday activities. Over 360 young people aged 8-12 from across the Borough were able to take...
Royal Mail is opening a temporary parcel sort centre in Heywood for the Christmas period as part of its festive operation, The parcel sort centre will employ around 250 people...
Brake, the road safety charity, is calling for urgent government action to tackle devastating drink drive casualties, as government statistics out today reveal a 17% increase in...
Police have released images of armed robbers who held up a Rochdale bookies. The robbery happened at about 3.20pm on Sunday 15 September 2013 when the two masked raiders went...
Charities are being reminded that from 1 October they must make Gift Aid repayment claims using the Charities Online service. More than 33,492 charities have registered to...
Commenting on yesterday's four-hour strike by firefighters over the Fire Brigades Union dispute with the Government about pensions, Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General...
Concerns over discrimination in the UK general practitioner examination are raised in a study published on bmj.com today (26 September). The researchers say they cannot rule...
On Tuesday 1 October, parents/carers and pupils are warmly invited to attend our annual Open Evening. The school will be open from 6pm and close at 9pm and there will be a welcome...
Local MEP Paul Nuttall has criticised Labour's claim that they would stop the privatisation of Royal Mail if they were in Government after 2015.
Visitors to the borough can ‘book’ a free place to meet award winning Lancastrian author Jenn Ashworth next week. Jenn will be talking about her latest book, The Friday...
Do you have a favourite new building or regeneration project in the borough? It may have a particularly unusual and striking design, blend in well with its surroundings or have...
Date Published 25/09/2013
B&M Homestore will open for trade in at new premises in Rochdale on 5 October. B&M has secured the former B&Q 25,000-sq² store on Whitworth Road creating over 60 jobs. This...
Contemporary art practitioners working across painting, sculpture, print, photography, performance, video, installation and mixed media are welcome to join with Ebor Studio, Hive...
The Norden community gathered in Jubilee Park to pay tribute as a wishing tree was unveiled in memory of Councillor Ann Metcalfe. Councillor Metcalfe, who served the Norden...
There is just one week left to vote for the nation’s favourite green space, in the 2013 People’s Choice Green Flag Awards. Votes can be cast at www.greenflagaward.org for one...
The second “Stoptober” campaign aiming to help local people quit smoking is being supported by the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Walk To School Week During the week 7 to 11 October 2013 we are organising a Walk to School Week to encourage as many children and families to walk to school as possible. The...
Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival, a festival of literature, drama, dance, music, theatre, film and visual arts runs from 25 to 27 October and aims to excite and engage...
Link4Life, the boroughs cultural and leisure trust will be giving some deserving local residents a 'Day to Remember' when the Rugby League World Cup 2013 comes to the borough next...
With only weeks to go before the Rugby League World Cup 2013 match between Fiji and Ireland at Spotland Stadium, Irish eyes are turning to what is being seen as a crucial game for...
Sunsport is a multi-sports activity programme that runs throughout the holiday periods and includes sports such as sailing, climbing, fishing, trampolining, judo, swimming and...
Well done to the ten Year 8 CEPA Learning Champions who received their badges and certificates this week after attending a two hour training session after school. Learners...
Care workers in Rochdale are staging a 10-day strike over basic pay cuts of up to 30%. A new company, Future Directions, set up by Calderstones NHS Trust took over the running...
Tickets are selling fast for the school production of Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat. The shows will take place on Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October. Anybody...
A planning application for a new £2.5 million entrance to the Wheatsheaf Centre on Baillie Street has been submitted to Rochdale Council. The new entrance is being paid for by...
