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The route the Olympic Torch will take through Rochdale and Heywood has been revealed. Saturday 23 June will see the Olympic flame reach the borough on its 70 day journey around...
Date Published 19/03/2012
Thirty three students from Rochdale Sixth Form College took a night off from their studies to attend a performance of Macbeth at the Octagon Theatre, in Bolton, last week. The...
Date Published 18/03/2012
Middleton Library will close for refurbishment from Monday 26 March. The temporary closure is to enable refurbishment and restoration of the historic building which dates back to...
This year has got off to a flying start for members of On Track Dog Training School. In February Chris Greenhalgh and Springer Spaniel, Tessa, qualified CDEx (Companion Dog...
An MP who has served almost three decades in Parliament has been chosen to stand as Labour's candidate in Greater Manchester's first police and crime commissioner (PCC) election.
Date Published 17/03/2012
A vital employment scheme which has helped more than 1,000 local people into work will close this month following a major cut in funding. Oldham Council dealt the first blow...
Well done to all the Hamer Stars of the Week for week ending 16 March they are: Nursery am - Rayhaan Nursery pm –Liaqat Reception – Maryam Naz Miss Nicholson –Adis Miss Beech...
Students and staff at Rochdale Sixth Form College have been doing their bit for charity in recent weeks by organising fundraising days to raise money for both Marie Curie Cancer...
The Healthy Futures Joint Committee for Public Consultation has made its decision on proposals relating to planned cardiology and stroke rehabilitation services in the north east...
Police are appealing to trace the last movements of a man whose body was found in Bolton following a night out with friends. David Whittle, 33, was found on Tonge Moor Road...
A project to help vulnerable adults in the borough achieve greater independence in their lives has been commended in an official report. The CareQuality Commission’s review of...
Eight people have been charged following raids across Manchester in relation to the fatal stabbing of a John Barrett and the assault of another man in a Rochdale...
A man was hit over the head with a weapon and tied up in the street in Middleton. At about 2.00am on Saturday 10 March, the 41-year-old man was approached by a number of men...
Date Published 16/03/2012
A Rochdale MEP today won a key vote in the European Parliament that will help shape Britain's economic future Liberal Democrat Chris Davies secured cross party support for...
We often take communication for granted – it’s just something that we do, something that comes naturally to us. But for some people it’s not that easy. Stroke survivors are...
Greater Manchester Police made 24 arrests for metal theft during five days of raids over the last week on 30 scrap metal dealers across the county in its latest clampdown on metal...
A man who ran into a burning building to try and save a young boy and his family has been recognised for his bravery by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)....
Date Published 15/03/2012
Over 150 members and visitors attended a meeting of the Rochdale Antique Society last night (14 March) for an ‘Evening with Lars Tharp.’ Held at St Vincent’s Community Centre,...
Statements to live by: I understand what trust means. We strive to instil within the children a sense of belonging within a range of communities and for them to play an...
An event organised to help tackle freight crime was hosted by Truckwatch North West at Heywood Distribution Park today (Thursday 15 March). ‘CSI Truckwatch: The Reality,’...
Award winning retailer Paul Turner-Mitchell is calling on all Rochdale residents to get behind a bid to transform the town centre. Mr Turner-Mitchell who is named in leading...
Abby Rose Holistic Therapies is the place to go when it comes to health and wellbeing. Their aim is to help you feel energised and alive with the will and ability to enjoy life in...
A preview event ahead of tomorrow’s opening of the Feel Good Café has taken place. The café, is the first business to open within Rochdale Emporium, a new retail destination...
Rochdale Borough Council’s Community Champions initiative has won a national award recognising how it has transformed people’s lives. The programme is the first of its kind in...
Rochdale Online is throwing its weight behind the Council’s bid to re-open the River Roch in the town centre – and we are calling on you to do the same. Opening the river is a...
Fire-fighters treated a 32-year-old Heywood man for the effects of smoke on Wednesday (14 March) following a fire at his home involving a quantity of food in a microwave. On...
Fire crews from Heywood and Broughton Fire Stations attended a fire involving a westbound lorry transporting cars near Birch Services on the M62 shortly after 7.00pm on Wednesday...
Police have arrested eight people following the murder of John Lee Barrett in Rochdale. Today (Thursday 15 March) 22 warrants were executed. Eight men aged between 20 and 30...
Jim Dobbin MP is backing a parliamentary campaign for measures to make cycling safer. The Heywood and Middleton MP is joining the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling...
Date Published 14/03/2012
Once again this September some of the borough’s most spectacular and intriguing buildings will be opening their doors to the public - and now organisers want to know what local...
