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A 50-year-old woman shopkeeper was punched in the face by a robber at a shop in Bamford. At around 8.10pm on Thursday (15 December) two men – armed with crow bars - walked...
Date Published 16/12/2011
“If it seems too good to be true - it probably is” - That is the warning from UK Border Agency and Trading Standards officers as they launch a warning to shoppers over counterfeit...
This Christmas there’s something for everyone in Rochdale, from Christmas Markets to carols and concerts to party nights, this year promises to be more festive than ever before.
Fire chiefs are giving their backing to a bid to make the fitting of sprinklers compulsory in all new homes. Members are also encouraging people to sign an e-petition that...
Each year, as Christmas approaches British Transport Police sees an increase in abuse levelled at staff on the railway. Much of this abuse has alcohol as a route cause as more...
An uninsured taxi driver from Norden has been fined £400, given six points on his driving licence and ordered to pay £500 costs. Parvez Akhtar, aged 44, of Shelfield Lane,...
A community activist has been charged with benefit fraud for failing to declare part ownership of a second home.
Thomas Cook in Rochdale town centre is set to close. The store, on Market Way, is the one earmarked for closure. The store on Lord Square will remain in the town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service will be carrying out a large scale training exercise at Hollingworth Lake tonight (Friday 16 December).
Rochdale Council has agreed to look again at proposals for safety measures to be introduced at the Fieldway residential complex on Broad Lane.
Rochdale Council is to bring property and highways services back in house. The services have been provided by the Impact Partnership since 2006 as part of a 15 year partnership...
A new film charting Rochdale’s historic role in the birth of the Co-operative Movement is giving budding film stars the chance to make their screen debuts.
A joint investigation between the police and the fire service has been launched after the body of a man was found on a bonfire. Fire crews were called to Darlington Road,...
A pregnant woman has spoken of the “pure fear” she experienced when she was crossing at traffic lights and the front of the pram carrying her 8-month-old son was struck by a car....
Police are appealing for witnesses after a house fire in Rochdale. As reported by Rochdale Online, at 12.20am on Monday (12 December 2011), emergency services were called to a...
Greater Manchester Police is appealing to party-goers to stay safe this Friday by drinking responsibly, treating others with respect and avoiding trouble to have a night to...
Emergency services are warning partygoers across Greater Manchester to drink responsibly and stay safe during what they are expecting to be the busiest weekend of the festive...
Rochdale Council has acknowledged a petition signed by around 8,000 people regarding hospital services in the borough and Councillors have agreed to “take the reins and move...
Date Published 15/12/2011
There are almost 700 troubled families living in Rochdale. The latest figures have been released as plans to radically transform the lives of the country’s most troubled...
Police have launched Operation Elf across the Rochdale borough to crackdown on crime and disorder during the Christmas period.
The Enterprise words of the week are “Problem Solving” and the Year 7 pupils will also be concentrating on the Enterprise skill of “Teamwork.”
Shoppers in Rochdale have been given a welcome boost to their Christmas funds as part of the Rochdale Exchange’s Christmas Give Away.
Would you buy a strawberry juice or smoothie if you knew it consisted mainly of apples? Do you want to know which 'juice' contains additional sugar or sweeteners? How healthy is...
St Andrew’s Methodist and United Reformed Church in Rochdale is on the move – but it’s not going far.
Fire chiefs have begun a county-wide consultation exercise in a bid to get the views of people about changes to their Fire and Rescue Service.
A thief’s actual to-do list is being used by Greater Manchester Police in the latest tactic to raise awareness about burglary. The list, which was found in the Greater...
Northern Rail passengers are set to benefit from more seats on peak time trains as 50 additional carriages have been added across the network.
Date Published 14/12/2011
The annual Rochdale Christmas Market returns to the town centre next week.
Letters for our trip to watch 'Oliver!' in February are now available. Places are limited and issued on a first come, first served basis. Please see Mr DeCourcey or Ms Williams if...
A man from Middleton has been charged after a substantial amount of cash was stolen during a robbery at a supermarket. Jason Richard Butterworth, 33, of Higher Wood Street,...
