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Conservative councillors have called on the Lib Dem Council to offer concessions to encourage independent retailers to take up empty units in the borough. Councillor Ann...
Date Published 14/01/2010
Mandatory 20mph speed limits have been introduced outside Wardle, Elmwood, Holy Trinity and Bowlee Park schools. Responding to a question from Conservative leader Councillor...
The serious issue of alleviating traffic jams at Townhead junction requires additional land and "significant RMBC 'investment'" [more accurately, spending!] to resolve, according...
Date Published 13/01/2010
Council Finance portfolio holder Councillor Greg Couzens revealed that Council’s finances are in a "difficult" state. With a number of departments already over budget, Councillor...
Councillor Irene Davidson, the new leader of Rochdale Borough Council had her praises sung by both Labour and Conservative opposition leaders at tonight’s full council meeting....
With Councillor Irene Davidson formally ratified as Leader of the Council and Councillor Dale Mulgrew as her deputy, a minor reshuffle in Cabinet positions has taken place....
The Council has faced severe criticism for the dangerous state of roads and pavements during the past three weeks of snow and ice due to a lack of gritting; tonight at the Full...
Councillor Robin Parker was born with a defective heart valve and had to have it replaced in 2004. One of the results of that is that if he has any intrusive dental work done then...
A new scheme has arrived to help pensioners struggling to keep their central heating going through the winter freeze. The gas heating and electrical repair scheme is one of the...
A Rochdale man has been cleared of raping a woman after it was revealed that she wanted to take part in a group sex orgy. The judge in the trial of Funsho Bello, 26, of...
At the end of November last year, the Second Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers marched through Rochdale as a magnificent turnout celebrated their homecoming from...
Stars of the week: Olivia Sager, Rida Rauf, McKenzie Williamson, Lauren Sutcliffe, Kai Brown, Elizabeth Doyle, Bethany Hill, April Chisnall, Nieve Pegg, Elliott Warner Brandon...
Police in Rochdale are warning motorists to remain vigilant against opportunist thieves by not leaving vehicles unattended while defrosting their cars. By staying with...
After School Club Hopefully After School Club will restart on Monday depending on the weather. Year 6 Science We have a teacher in school from Matthew Moss delivering...
Police in Rochdale have appointed a new inspector and a new sergeant to head up the Rochdale South Neighbourhood Policing Team, while a new sergeant has joined the Rochdale North...
Ageing Italian trams — some of which will come to Rochdale when the Metrolink extension is complete — are suffering from the effects of Arctic weather conditions. Ice and snow...
Unfortunately due to the weather conditions the Year 11 Parents Evening tonight at Springhill High School has been cancelled and rearranged for Wednesday 20 January 2010.
The trial of a Milnrow woman was thrown out of court following a bungled investigation which could leave council taxpayers in Oldham to foot a £5 million bill. The 17-week...
A very belated welcome back. It has been great to see all our young people back in school this week after reluctantly making the decision to close Redwood School between...
The Operations Commander at Rochdale Fire Station is heading to Haiti to assist in rescue efforts following yesterday's earthquake. Peter Stevenson, 48, is joining seven of his...
Rochdale schools are to receive £1.3 million to help children catch up on the three Rs and encourage stronger discipline in the classroom. Children who have fallen behind in...
Rochdale Liberal Democrats have commissioned a local artist to create a painting celebrating 175 years of the Liberal movement in the town. Walter Kershaw, a mural artist from...
This Sunday is our Songs of Praise for the Anthony Nolan Trust beginning at 10.45am. Fifty favourite hymns with a faith lunch midway. Sunday Club meet at the same time upstairs.
Lydia Besong, the writer and human rights activist threatened with deportation from the UK, is preparing a fresh claim for asylum in the UK. Mrs Besong and her husband Bernard...
Police are hoping to trace two women who could hold vital clues to a cab driver robbery. At about 4.30am on Friday 1 January, police received a report that a private hire cab...
More than 6000 pensioners across the borough will miss out on cold weather payments triggered by the recent cold snap, according to the Liberal Democrats. Cold weather...
Plans have been drawn up to boost frontline policing in Greater Manchester by 200 officers. The proposals, which include an investment of £11.5m in IT systems, will be...
Parents from Meanwood Sure Start Children’s Centre are proudly displaying 2010 calendars and family photos after brushing up on their computer skills at the IT suite at Rochdale...
Date Published 12/01/2010
Children at Langley Sure Start Children’s Centre have been making snowmen in the playground this week as their programme of physical outdoor activity continues despite the...
Welcome back to school and hope you all had a safe and enjoyable break after the unexpected longer holiday due to the adverse weather There will be a Parent Evening for Year...
