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The gap between the economic performance of cities across the UK is widening, with six times more job seeker’s allowance claimants in parts of Rochdale than there are in parts of...
Date Published 23/01/2012
Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group has raised over £400 to send to the ‘Strong Children Japan’ project.
A 42-year-old woman has been cut free from a car following a collision in Rochdale. The emergency services were called to Spotland Road at the junction with Mitchell Street...
When sisters in law Maria Goodey and Paula Denby were made redundant from the firm they had both worked at for over 20 years they decided to try their hand at something new....
The cast of Mother Goose have made an appearance in Rochdale town centre ahead of their upcoming performances.
Date Published 22/01/2012
Heywood Rotary Club has welcomed the return of member Chris Duffy to the group.
The children’s outpatients department at Fairfield General Hospital has been given a splash of colour thanks to art students at Rochdale Sixth Form College. Led by art teacher...
A road crash involving 10 cars and three HGVs put around 60 fire-fighters from across Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire to the test in a huge training exercise.
Date Published 21/01/2012
A group of entry level catering students from Hopwood Hall College visited Springhill Hospice at Christmas bearing gifts.
An exciting new development for young people in Kirkholt is set to open its doors later this month.
A man from Haslingden who attacked and raped three girls at a house in Rochdale has been jailed for 14 years. Shofik Ali, 22, of Wells Street, Haslingden was sentenced at...
Date Published 20/01/2012
Dog walkers who use Era Mill Park are being offered the opportunity for their pets to features in a book and exhibition.
A police officer from Rochdale has been sacked after allegedly having sex on duty. Troy Van-Eda, 44, has been dismissed for gross misconduct by Greater Manchester Police,...
Greater Manchester Police have hailed their Christmas drink drive campaign a success after more than 12,000 people were breath tested and 450 people arrested. In Rochdale 28...
There were more than 16,000 fewer victims of crime in Greater Manchester between October 2010 and September 2011, new figures have shown.
Plans to redesign Rheumatology Services at Rochdale Infirmary are being drawn up by health bosses.
Businesses affected by works to bring Metrolink to Rochdale are being offered relief from their rates by Rochdale Council. Application forms for this discretionary assistance...
Rochdale Euro-MP Chris Davies is backing a call by the European Parliament for a plan to curb the waste of huge quantities of food.
Clothing chain Peacocks has gone into administration – putting around 9,600 jobs at risk. Professional services firm KPMG said it had been appointed administrator to Peacocks,...
Date Published 19/01/2012
A man who provided a false document to support his partner’s claim for Housing Benefit has pleaded guilty to fraud charges and been ordered to carry out unpaid work. Mr...
A man caught with a sub machine gun in the boot of his car has been jailed. Humanyun Ashraf, 31, of Marigold Street, Rochdale admitted possessing a firearm and driving while...
Tributes have been paid to a grandmother who died after she and her husband were struck by a car on a zebra crossing in Shaw.
Statements to live by: I co-operate with others in work and play. We strive to instil within the children a sense of belonging within a range of communities and for them to...
Date Published 18/01/2012
Another busy and successful week comes to an end at Alice Ingham School. We started the week by pledging to work towards becoming a Gold Standard Singing School. Staff and...
The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Rochdale has fallen. Last month7,482 people claimed the benefit compared with 7,568 the month before.
Letters out this week: Rochdale Township Consultation Paper – Need for Extra Primary School Reception Class Places.
Rochdale-based Taylor Engineering and Plastics (TEP) is set to open a new £600,000 factory unit this month – to replace a unit that was destroyed by a fire last April. The...
Members and supporters of the Rochdale branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) gathered on Yorkshire Street on Saturday (14 January) calling for 'Justice for the...
Date Published 17/01/2012
A primary school in Littleborough has taken on its first ever apprentice. Holy Trinity CE Primary School has welcomed 17-year-old Katie Wareing, from Milnrow, to its office...
With warmer weather still a few months away having working heating and hot water systems is key to staying healthy this winter. Rochdale Borough Council’s Home Improvement...
