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Charity bosses are calling for a halt to plans to charge charities up to £20 million more a year to play music. Senior figures from more than a dozen major UK charities, some of...
Date Published 16/02/2010
Travellers illegally camped on private land across the borough would face jail under the Conservatives. The party has unveiled a package of measures that it claims would bolster...
The use of body scanners at UK airports may be unlawful, the Equality and Human Rights Commission warned today. Scanners already in place at Manchester and Heathrow may be...
The report on gritting and winter maintenance carried out by the Council shows that stocks were allowed to decline to “critically low amounts” and that the quality of salt was...
The regions transport leaders have welcomed the Northern Hub report, produced by Network Rail, which sets out a future for the city’s rail network and outlines the changes needed...
Over a hundred local residents aired their views about difficulties they face in accessing council services to a panel of senior council officers and decision makers at the...
Traffic officers from Greater Manchester Police have seized 50,000 vehicles, around Greater Manchester, for no insurance or license since 2005. And in the last year, January -...
Last week, a written declaration calling for action to end the cruelty suffered by horses transported for slaughter was adopted in the European Parliament, having been signed by a...
Music-lovers were treated to an outstanding display of ripening performance talent by three young musicians from Chetham's School of Music at Heywood Civic Centre. 16-year old...
Patients have given a ringing endorsement to a call centre for Rochdale Infirmary. Based at Fairfield Hospital, Bury, staff at Pennine Acute Trust’s customer contact centre deal...
The number of families across the borough faced with losing their homes is falling quicker than other parts of Greater Manchester. Mortgage lenders launched 115 repossession...
A £2.8million eight-year blueprint for the future of Rochdale and Oldham Boroughs tackles challenges and grabs opportunities, according to the think tank behind it. Focussing on...
A major construction company, Carillion JM Ltd, has been fined £185,000 after a worker was almost killed by a reversing truck. Michael Gresty, from Chadderton, was helping to...
Improvement work to Moss Row sheltered accommodation in Norden has recently been completed. The extensive work was to stop soil being washed off banking and on to footpaths by...
Officers from British Transport Police would like to speak to four men about an unprovoked assault which took place on board a train at Rochdale Railway Station. Shortly after...
Reaching for the frying pan to make pancakes? The Fire and Rescue Service want you add a special ingredient to the mixture of eggs, flour and milk – safety! Greater...
Andy Walker, who was left paralysed from the neck down following a diving accident in Goa four years ago, doesn’t like to let life hold him back. An inspirational character and...
Date Published 15/02/2010
Mobile phone users, especially young people, are being encouraged to register their device with Immobilse.com. The latest British Crime Survey reveals that young people between...
A 36-year-old woman from Rochdale has been issued with an £80 fine after purchasing alcohol for a minor. A Neighbourhood Policing Team officer and the licensing officer issued the...
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding and remains in police custody for questioning. At about 5.15pm on Tuesday 9 February 2010, the...
Police in Rochdale are warning landlords not to break the conditions of their licence after time was called on a town centre pub. Blue Lounge on Yorkshire Street, Rochdale had...
Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA) has agreed its budget for the next financial year, and the cost of concessionary travel for children will stay at 80p....
Police are planning a crackdown on crime and disorder in Heywood Town Centre as part of an intense week of action. The week of action that will take place 8-15 March 2010 will...
Five members of the same family are due to appear in court charged with fraud offences. Mohammed Nawaz (born 23/08/62) and his sons Imran Nawaz (born 26/02/85), Adnan Nawaz...
Demolition of the three tower blocks on the Langley estate in Middleton, known locally as the ‘Three Sisters’, is underway. Clearing the site will prepare the ground for future...
The preacher at the morning service at 10.30am Sunday 21 February will be Rev Philip Baukham. The speaker at the Wives & Friends meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 23 February will...
Our service on Sunday is Sung Holy Communion at 10.30am, during the service our Clemmie’s Club for children meets in the hall and all children are welcome to join in. Said...
Police want the public's help locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week in Rochdale. Nasifa Diyar was last seen at 7:40pm on Saturday 6 February 2010...
Date Published 14/02/2010
Love and light was the theme at True Serenity Holistic Centre, Bury Road, Rochdale this Valentine’s weekend. On offer was: Palm Reading, Spirit Guide Portraiture, Tarot,...
The tenth annual Sports For All awards evening took place tonight, (Saturday 13 February 2010) at Touchstones, to celebrate the sporting achievements of people involved with the...
Date Published 13/02/2010
