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The search is on to find the North West’s most dog friendly places, as the Kennel Club launches its Open for Dog Awards 2013. The competition, now in its seventh year, aims to...
Date Published 18/09/2013
Greater Manchester Police is supporting a national week-long campaign to highlight the impact of alcohol on policing. Excessive drinking increases the likelihood of committing...
Researchers are suggesting that the 2008 global economic crisis could be to blame for the increase in suicide rates in European and American countries, particularly among males...
Date Published 17/09/2013
A 92-year-old woman who was the victim of a bogus official burglary in her Middleton home has helped police produce e-fits of the man and woman responsible. Money was stolen...
Last week a light was shone on the sordid life of the late former Rochdale MP Cyril Smith in a Channel 4 Dispatches programme that detailed Smith's abuse of young boys over many...
Thursday 12 September will be remembered as the day the Royal Mail was destined to be floated on the London Stock Exchange. It’s sister business, the Post Office, is to remain...
A new RSPCA charity shop is set to open in Castleton, Rochdale next Monday (23 September) making this the eighth RSPCA shop to open in the borough. The new shop will be...
Over 65% of people aged 65 and over in Greater Manchester are currently not using the internet. Research undertaken by Age UK comes as the charity hopes to encourage people...
On Thursday 12 September our Yr9 Enterprise class went to Chester Zoo to learn about the risks faced by endangered species and the zoo’s conservation efforts to help save them....
Date Published 16/09/2013
Police are trying to establish how a man suffered fractures to his face during a party at a flat in Rochdale. On 23 August 2013, a 37-year-old man attended a party at Bromfield...
Christopher John Holt (29/11/68) from Rochdale has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the sexual assault of a girl under age 13 - and owning a dangerous dog.
Tony Lloyd has joined forces with 20 other Police and Crime Commissioners to urge the Home Secretary to restart the debate over new laws to tackle terrorists and criminals who are...
Keen gardeners have been warned that some of the nation’s favourite plants are under threat. Not from some virulent virus or devastating bacteria but from "meddling EU...
Our Sunday morning service at 10.30am will be led by the Stewards. There will also be Sunday Club activities for children aged 5-15. Mums & Toddlers re-opens at 9.30am on...
Aadil Ahmed and Grant Hartley, both from Rochdale and serving prison sentences for conspiracy to supply Class A Drugs, have been ordered to repay the proceeds of their criminal...
Armed men robbed Ladbrokes Bookmakers on The Strand, Kirkholt at 3.30pm this afternoon (Sunday 15 September). Two masked men, one armed with a large knife, threatened staff and...
Date Published 15/09/2013
The 72nd Littleborough Allotment and Horticultural Show was held today (Sunday 15 September) at Littleborough Coach House. The show has been successfully running for 72 years...
The Middleton Archaeological Society is digging at Clarke Brow playing field in Middleton to uncover the foundations of an old pub and an old farmhouse. Cliff Ivers, from the...
Springfield Park played host to the annual Woodland Festival today (Sunday 15 September) demonstrating woodland craft to visitors. The festival has been running for over ten...
Three quarters of youngsters cared for in Rochdale's children's homes are in places far from their home and family. Nationally, 46% of are living in homes out of their local...
Strike action by firefighters in a row over pensions appears "unavoidable", the Fire Brigades Union has warned. Talks with government have reached a stalemate, and the union...
The Pioneers Museum on Toad Lane has been taking part in their second heritage weekend this weekend. The museum hosted special displays and talks throughout Thursday 12...
Date Published 14/09/2013
Holy Trinity Church, Middleton was open to visitors for the heritage open weekend. Architect George Shaw of Saddleworth designed Holy Trinity Church in 1862, with the pews and...
Cyril Smith did visit a guest house linked to a child sex investigation, the Metropolitan Police has said. Scotland Yard's Operation Fernbridge is investigating allegations of...
St James Church, Heywood opened its doors today for its first heritage open day. The church invited people in to look at its excellent features and to celebrate their 175 year...
St Edmund's Church, Falinge is one of only two Grade One listed buildings in Rochdale and as part of heritage open weekend the church allowed visitors to have a look at their...
A cycle scheme came to Queen's Park, Heywood today and offered adults free sessions in learning to ride a bike. The scheme offers people the chance to learn a variety of skills...
"The European Commission has announced plans for new laws that will presumably result in the end of roaming charges for mobile phone users while they are abroad" says Paul...
"We were promised that the green-belt would be protected, only to find that it is under threat because we need more housing," says Philip Griffiths, UKIP North West Chairman.
Members of the local community supported the Rochdale Environmental Action Group (REAG) in their latest clean up effort.
