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The countdown to Christmas began in Rochdale on Sunday with the lights switch-on at Rochdale Riverside and festive family entertainment across town.
Date Published 22/11/2022
A Manchester man has has been found guilty of the false imprisonment of a woman in Middleton in May this year. The woman was on her way into Middleton town centre at around 9am...
A ‘desperately needed’ new secondary school that was approved by the government three years ago may now never be built.
Date Published 21/11/2022
Nearly a quarter of a million children across Greater Manchester are living in poverty-stricken households claiming Universal Credit, new figures have revealed.
The latest column by Rochdale MP, Sir Tony Lloyd.
Plans for 261 new homes across two sites in a Greater Manchester village have been tabled by developers.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has written to all council leaders and social housing providers calling for action on housing conditions, after the death of Awaab Ishak.
Train drivers who are members of ASLEF – the train drivers’ union – will walk out at 12 train operating companies – including Northern – on Saturday 26 November in a dispute over...
A moving and emotional vigil for Awaab Ishak was held in Rochdale town centre on Saturday (19 November) as his family pleaded for the little boy’s death to not be in vain.
Rochdale Borough Council has written to the Housing Secretary Michael Gove, confirming its intention to take back its housing stock from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.
The 9th Heywood (Pennine) Scout Group held the official opening of their brand-new HQ in Bamford with the Mayor, Councillor Ali Ahmed and his Consort, Councillor Sultan Ali as...
Date Published 20/11/2022
A permanent historic record of how the people of Greater Manchester spoke in the 2020s is now available to view online and at Manchester Central Library.
St Andrew’s Church at Dearnley will be running a community scheme throughout the winter – Warm Welcome Wednesdays – from 30 November.
Young people in Rochdale will have the chance to discover new talents, develop lifelong skills and build their resilience and self-belief by working towards their Duke of...
Gareth Swarbrick has been sacked by the board of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, in a u-turn by the board which had previously backed him to stay in position.
Rochdale Borough Council is hosting a one stop event for residents to access financial support and help offset the impact of the cost of living crisis.
Date Published 19/11/2022
Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) will be marking White Ribbon Day 2022 by sharing its commitment to helping to End Men’s Violence against Women. White Ribbon Day takes place on...
Uptake of the meningitis MenACWY vaccine has been relatively low in the North West with a regional average of 14% of 18-year-olds missing their routine vaccine in secondary...
Rochdale Infirmary will be able to offer day case surgery to more patients from 2024 when a new theatre is planned to open at the hospital.
The Rochdale Women’s Welfare Association is to receive funding from Rosa, a leading UK grantmaking charity funding organisation led by, and for, women and girls to allow their...
Date Published 18/11/2022
As the cost of living continues to rise Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) wants to help residents ‘Stay Fire Safe’ at home. As prices increase and winter...
Rochdale Council has announced that Rochdale Feel Good Festival will not be held next year, with the next festival being planned for 2024. Organisers have confirmed that due to...
Gareth Swarbrick, the chief executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, has released a statement saying he will not resign after the tragic – and preventable – death of...
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Wizarding Weekend, The Great Rochd’ale’ Winter Ale Trail, Christmas Lights Switch On events and Christmas Fairs, 24 Hour...
Date Published 17/11/2022
Conservative MPs previously voted against ensuring rented houses are fit for human habitation – including Michael Gove, the current Secretary of State for Housing who now says...
Motorists in the North are being warned of the dangers of aquaplaning and other hazards following a weather warning for heavy rain.
A new public consultation has been launched on the council's draft Littleborough masterplan and supplementary planning document.
These images show how an historic former mill site could be transformed into new homes. Proposals to build 32 new houses and apartments at Tack Lea Works, in Birtle, near...
The MP for Heywood and Middleton called Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) ‘modern day slum lords’ after their heavy criticism for their standards of social housing in the wake of...
A developer has revealed controversial plans to build a huge 1,500-home estate on green belt land in Rochdale. Redrow Homes has submitted papers outlining major proposals for a...
