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A bold firefighter from Greater Manchester Fire & Service is tackling a 151 mile marathon to raise money for charity. Martin Cain is taking part in the infamous marathon Des...
Date Published 11/01/2010
A Rochdale man has been jailed after he raided the home of a new mother in Baxenden just hours after she had returned home with her new-born baby. Barry Gibbons, 21, of Bishop...
Sunday 17 January, 10.30am, Sung Holy Communion service, during the service our Sunday School (Clemmie’s Club) meets in the hall and all children are welcome to join in. Said...
The bad weather has cost Rochdale businesses £2.9 million so far according to Greater Manchester Chamber. The Chamber fears that this figure will rise with cold temperatures...
New Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Dale Mulgrew wants Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to review its performance into its response to the recent severe cold snap....
Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi visited the Castlemere Community Centre in Rochdale on Monday (4 January). Baroness Warsi was...
Homeowners and private tenants are being urged to combat icy winters by claiming grants worth thousands to keep their homes warmer and more energy efficient. Thanks to a...
Ukrainian carol singers visited the Mayor’s Parlour on Friday (8 January) to sing traditional Ukrainian carols to the Mayor and Mayoress. Ukrainians in the borough celebrated...
The leader of the Rochdale Labour group of Councillors has called on the Chief Executive of the Council, Roger Ellis, and other senior officers to leave their offices and help...
Bamford Chapel has been forced to postpone its lunchtime concert scheduled for tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 12 January) because of the severe weather. The Munch Manship Jazz...
Sales of wellingtons, thermal underwear and hot water bottles have soared across the borough in the big freeze. Traders are reporting spikes in winter essentials such as...
Date Published 09/01/2010
United Utilities are issuing urgent advice to customers after the coldest night of the winter so far. Thousands of people across the North West could be without water because...
A car robber who terrified victims in Rochdale has been jailed. Niall Kiernan, 19, of Buttermere Drive, Middleton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and was...
Councillor Dale Mulgrew has been elected as the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats and hence the Deputy Leader of Rochdale Council. Councillor Mulgrew is currently the...
Date Published 08/01/2010
A new free ‘Quit Kit’ has been launched by the NHS to help smokers kick the habit this New Year, for good. Designed by experts and smokers, the Quit Kits provide smokers...
HMS Argonaut Stokers who served during the Falklands War will be re-united in May to remember their former shipmates and pay tribute to the bravery shown by those who served....
Some operations scheduled to take place at Rochdale Infirmary early next week have been postponed. All routine (non-urgent) elective inpatient surgery scheduled for Monday 11...
Police are calling on Rochdale residents to pull together to overcome the extreme weather conditions. The town is currently experiencing some of the worst weather in 20 years,...
The Petrus Community has been presented with a cheque for £1000 by the Rotary Club of Rochdale. President of the Rotary Club, Elvet Smith, has nominated the Rochdale homeless...
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive is advising passengers to expect disruptions to public transport services to continue today (Friday 8 January), in light of the...
The forecast for the weekend is that the cold weather will continue with a possibility of snow showers starting again on Sunday through Monday. There is no intention of...
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has conceded that the UK needs more gas storage amid claims that the country is rapidly running out during the freezing weather. But he accused...
Extra cash will be given to train Greater Manchester firefighters in how to deal with the aftermath of nuclear, chemical and biological disaster. Greater Manchester Fire and...
Parents should encourage their children to play out in the snow and enjoy fresh air and exercise but take sensible precautions to avoid injury, a leading GP has said....
Schools across Rochdale have hoarded almost £9 million in their bank accounts — money ministers say should have been spent on children’s education. Official figures released...
Join Rochdale Online reporter Laura Wild in helping Springhill Hospice to raise much needed funds. The Hospice is looking for adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising...
The number of serious violent crimes in Rochdale is up by 25% on last year, while between July and September 2009, there was an increase of 60% in comparison with 2008; the...
Leading a healthier lifestyle is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions yet most people have gone back to their old ways by the time February comes. But local health...
A Milnrow chippie is hoping to have the best portions in the North West. Milnrow Village Chippie has been nominated for Love Chips' perfect portion awards and they are now...
A book about life in 1950s Rochdale is a bestseller at two local book shops. 'Down the Figure 7', by local author Trevor Hoyle, is the number one title at Touchstones on the...
