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This week has been a landmark for Manchester’s Metrolink system as contractors were appointed to construct the new Metrolink line to Rochdale town centre. GMPTE has appointed...
Date Published 04/08/2010
A cannabis farm has been found in a drugs warrant in Rochdale. Just before 8.45am this morning (Wednesday 4 August 2010), police raided a house on St Martin's Street,...
A letter has been sent to the Prime Minister about the diversion of ambulances to Rochdale Infirmary’s A&E unit between 6pm and 8am.
A children’s charity has praised the bravery of a 14-year-old Rochdale girl who helped convict nine men after she was sexually exploited. The vulnerable teenager was plied...
In a bid to save money and reduce carbon emissions Rochdale Borough Council has trained staff to potentially cut CO2 emissions by around 9,000 tonnes per year through completing a...
A charity football match held over the weekend has raised a total of £450 which will be sent to Pakistan flood victims to help them with some much needed basic necessities. The...
Euro MP Paul Nuttall is writing to every North West MP urging them to support a call for the smoking ban in pubs and clubs to be reviewed. A parliamentary Early Day Motion put...
Some victims of an asbestos-linked condition will receive payouts of £5,000, under a compensation scheme which has finally got under way. But the move came as the new...
A teenage girl who lied about being sexually abused has been sentenced. The 17-year-old girl, from Rochdale, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice at an earlier...
The All-In-One Garden Centre on Rochdale Road, Middleton, has been named the ‘Best Garden Centre in the North West’ for 2010. The award was presented at a prestigious awards...
Date Published 03/08/2010
A community group which provides essential transport links to the people of Heywood is on the road to success after moving into a new home.
Rochdale Council’s Cabinet have agreed around £14 million of phase one efficiency proposals. The council needs to save £50 million in the next financial year (April 2011 –...
Hundreds of people from across Rochdale descended upon the Wardleworth Community Centre yesterday (Monday 2 August 2010) for the centre’s fun day. Visitors to the centre...
Lancashire is set to be dropped from postal addresses because Royal Mail bosses say county names are no longer needed.
Improvements to the appearance of two rundown sites in Rochdale have provided a major boost to businesses and helped stamp out anti-social behaviour. The £145,000 improvements...
A charity raising money to improve healthcare facilities for children in Rochdale is appealing for cyclists to test their pedal power. MedEquip4Kids’ Lancashire Loop Cycle...
The British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information following a robbery at Littleborough railway station on Wednesday 21 July 2010. Detective Constable Arif...
Two Brothers and One World Cup, written by Zach Lee from Newhey, was performed at the Soccer Village in Milnrow this evening (Monday 2 August 2010), to a very appreciative crowd.
Date Published 02/08/2010
In a historic decision, Greater Manchester's leaders have given the green light to the Metrolink extension which will see the city region's iconic tram system run to Rochdale town...
Nine men have been convicted for their role in the sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old girl. The men gave the teenager drugs and alcohol and forced her to have sex with men...
Cheap booze could be banned in Rochdale under proposed plans from the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AMGA). The ban, if it gets the go ahead will be implemented...
Crime has been reduced by 20 per cent in Middleton thanks to a clampdown on offenders. Figures show that between 1 April and 30 June there were 263 fewer victims of crime...
Families of servicemen and women killed in conflict are receiving a medal to remember their sacrifice, reports the BBC. Those who have lost relatives in the Northern Ireland...
Rochdale Infirmary’s A&E will close to ambulances between 6pm and 8am from this evening (Monday 2 August 2010). All blue light ambulances will be placed on divert to either...
Sunday’s (8 Augusts 2010) service will start with a communion service in chapel at 9.30am. This will followed at 10.30 am by morning service, led by Rev Phillip Bauckham.
Littleborough Churches Together will be holding their fourth Lake Bank service on the shores of Hollingworth Lake at 6.30pm on Sunday (8 August 2010). Everyone is welcome to the...
This Sunday (8 August 2010) the morning Service will be led by Rev Andrew Howell at 10.45am. There will be no Sunday Club this week as there will be a Baptism during the Service....
The first Wednesday in the month is, as usual, busy. The Wednesday Tea starts at 4.30pm and is followed by the Stitch 'n' Chatter Group at 5.15pm.
Empty shops and offices throughout Rochdale will be used to house artists work as an addition to this year’s Feel Good Festival. The art work on show will form the ‘Beehive...
Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre was taken over by craftsmen and women today (Sunday 1 August 2010) keen to show of skills which are sometimes forgotten. The centre played...
Date Published 01/08/2010
