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Five people have been arrested and £60,000 worth of cannabis seized after a police raid at Whitworth Road home. The cannabis and what is thought to be half a kilo of cocaine...
Date Published 28/10/2009
Eight police officers working at Rochdale police station have been transferred following accusations of bullying. An Asian male officer at the station made a formal complaint,...
A Rochdale resident who has developed a block of apartments on Whitworth Road has spoken out against the Council as they plan to make him pay a license fee after deeming the...
Rochdale Football Club could be hit hard as they seek to cover a massive rise in the rateable value on Spotland Stadium. After a revaluation exercise by the taxman, the...
The impact of the recession continues to dominate discussion both here in Rochdale and in Westminster. Last week, I raised the issue of funding for hospices with the Prime...
Truancy rates have increased by more than 10% in Rochdale. Hard-up parents taking their children out of school for cut-price holidays have been blamed for fuelling the rise.
More than 3,000 families in Rochdale have enjoyed home improvements as part of a Government scheme to help revitalise the housing market. Under the Housing Market Renewal...
The controversial planning application to build a golf driving range on open fields in Springfield Park has been withdrawn from the Council's planning department. Link4Life,...
Schools, Township committees and Diocesan authorities are to be consulted about the urgent need for more primary school places in the borough. The Council says that a rapidly...
Date Published 27/10/2009
A man who viciously attacked a pub landlord, leaving him in a coma, has been jailed indefinitely. Carl Edward Davis, 27, of Greave Avenue, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to section...
This Sunday morning (1 November) service led by Rev Ken Fitzsimmons at 10.45am with Sunday Club upstairs at the same time. Mother and Baby/Toddler Club will re-open on Monday 2...
Residents in Balderstone now have the chance to stop, rest and enjoy the view after a new bench was put in place. The new bench was installed on Broad Lane after local...
Would you squat down and pee in the street? Would you smash a glass in someone’s face? Would you trash the place if they got your order wrong? These were the questions being...
On Sunday 1 November at our 10.30am Sung Holy Communion service we celebrate “All Saints” giving thanks for our sharing in the wonderful mystery of “the Church-the body of...
Sunday 1 November 10.45 Rev Margaret. Our anual memorial Service at 3.00pm, Rev Margaret, all welcome to join us for this remembrance and thanksgiving service followed by...
The Autumn Harvest Fair on 17 October raised an impressive £911. Thank you to everyone who helped on the stalls and to those who supported us on the day. In particular a big thank...
The School closed on Friday (23 October) and will reopen on Monday 2 November. Springhill's Greenpower racing team enjoyed a fantastic weekend away at the Goodwood motor...
Date Published 26/10/2009
Anyone visiting Rochdale Market today may have wondered what was going on as a film crew took action shots of dancers in and amongst the stalls. The film crew belonged to local...
Our morning service on Sunday (1 November) will be led by David Hollows and will be a celebration of this week's Holiday Club "It's Showtime". All children who came to the Holiday...
Staff from The Regal Moon in Rochdale town centre are holding a raffle with all money raised going towards Springhill Hospice. The pub won a ‘Best Bar None’ Award at the...
Pupils at St Gabriel’s CE Primary School on Aspinall Street in Middleton met their local Neighbourhood Policing Team officer during a class. PC Rob Smith was at the school...
People can now make their nominations for Rochdale's 'Man of the Year' award 2009. The ‘Men of Rochdale’ Luncheon, has, since it’s inception sixteen years ago, been held...
NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale is working on a new scheme to help schools replace unhealthy treats with more healthy rewards. Reward boxes filled with toys, stationery...
Police are hunting a gang of youths who assaulted a man and stole a ring from him. The 50-year-old victim was walking down the road on Howard's Place at around 9.30pm on...
Mischief-makers intent on causing trouble over Halloween and Bonfire night will be targeted by police. As part of Operation Treacle, neighbourhood officers will carry out...
There are currently 135 people signing the Sex Offenders Register in Rochdale, the seventh highest in Greater Manchester. The number of Registered Sexual Offenders in the town...
Three men from Rochdale have been sentenced as part of the crash-for-cash insurance fraud scam. A total of 19 people were sentenced last week after one of the biggest...
The Middleton Arndale was flooded this morning after a water main burst just outside the shopping centre. The Arndale is currently closed while two fire crews are at the scene...
The Government is to seek advice on whether genetic screening and counselling should be given in areas where first-cousin marriages take place. Labour MP Ann Cryer has called...
Council bosses will have to publish the pay and perks of their top staff under tough new disclosure rules. The Government yesterday pledged to introduce legislative rules...
