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The decision to demolish a popular swimming pool to make way for a £10M sports and fitness centre will be confirmed next week. Rochdale Borough Council’s Regulatory Committee...
Date Published 30/03/2009
The grief-stricken sister of a hit and run victim has paid tribute to her “best friend”. The body of Sean Keane, 23, was found by police in Middleton on Saturday night (28...
The European Commission is to fine the Government “millions” for mistakes made by North West civil servants. The Government Office for the North West has admitted the fine,...
A pedestrian has been killed in a hit-and-run collision in Middleton. Police officers were called to Townley Street on Saturday night (28 March) where they found the body of a...
St Ann's Players presented their spring production; the spoof comedy, Murdered to Death. The play is set in the 1930s and the action takes place during a country house...
Date Published 29/03/2009
Free swimming in Rochdale borough pools for all under 17s and over 60s will start on Wednesday (1 April). It is estimated that around 90,000 residents will benefit and the...
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have recently worked in collaboration with the producers of Coronation Street to highlight the dangers of accidental fires in the home...
Farah Rehman spends her working week with young volunteers encouraging them to get into sport. Most people want a break from their work during their holidays – but not Farah....
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing Rochdale teenager. Joshua Thompson was last seen at the Garden Unit at Prestwich Hospital on Wednesday...
Oldham Athletic's captain Sean Gregan avoided a charge for drink-driving on a motorway in Rochdale after a key witness failed to turn up to court. The League One defender had...
Date Published 28/03/2009
Rochdale Baths, now known as the Central Leisure Centre, on Entwisle Road, are featured in a new English Heritage book, 'Great Lengths: the historic indoor swimming pools of...
Date Published 27/03/2009
A mother from Rochdale has slammed the foreign office for failing two of her children after they died in a suspected arson attack. Asma Akhtar was locked in a legal battle to...
House prices in Rochdale fell 5.1% last month, bringing the annual fall to 18.5%. It was the heaviest fall of all of the Metropolitan areas in the country. The figures show...
A-13-year old boy has been found hanging in Greave. Police officers attended Greave Avenue at midday today (Friday 27 March) after reports that the teenager had committed...
Teachers are planning to boycott Standard Attainment Tests (SATs) in schools in an attempt to force the Government to abolish them. Joint action is proposed by the National...
A murder remains unsolved as the only suspects have been released without charge. Police launched an investigation after Paul Langan, from Middleton died from a blow to the...
A pensioner battled with three intruders and punched one of them in the face after they broke into her home on Halifax Road in Hurstead. The 81-year old woman fought off the...
A six-year-old girl was held at knifepoint with her parents as robbers demanded the family’s car. Three men with knives stormed the Heywood house at 8.30pm on Tuesday (17...
A panicked member of staff was forced to dial 999 after a customer became aggressive over a drugs counter. Three police cars visited the Co-op pharmacy, Manchester Road,...
Almost 150 women across Rochdale were hospitalised with alcohol poisoning after binge drinking sessions last year. Doctors treated 133 women over the age of 18 and a further...
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour this weekend (Sunday 29 March 2009), officially the start of British Summer Time. We may be losing an hour but with extra...
Rochdale celebrated the 38th Bangladesh Independence Day yesterday by raising the country's flag outside the Town Hall. Around 100 people gathered on the steps of the famous...
Ambitious firefighters are today flying out to China to embark on a 10-day charity adventure. Ian Bailey, Steve Parkinson and Brian Wiggans from Greater Manchester Fire and...
Sporting hero Sir Steve Redgrave CBE will be one of the star guests at the special launch of the Middleton Arena next month. A wide range of activities and presentations are...
“Heartless” thieves have stolen historic plaques honouring two of the town’s 19th century writers. Fears have grown that the two metal plaques, which were ripped off a statue...
The Rotary club of Rochdale presented Mayor Robin Parker with a cheque for £700 yesterday as a donation to his chosen charities. The money was raised at a Gilbert and Sullivan...
During the school holidays, libraries throughout Rochdale are hosting free family craft activities. Call in any time during library opening hours and you can make an Easter...
Date Published 26/03/2009
Two men have been convicted after causing a car crash that left one woman permanently disabled and two others seriously injured. Lee Unwin, 37, from Chadderton, was convicted...
A Middleton man has been charged with supplying class A drugs and possession of class B drugs. Andrew Hunt, 28, was arrested yesterday in connection with drug dealing after...
Any couple planning to get married in the next two years can now provisionally book their wedding or civil partnership up to 24 months in advance. Rochdale Council is hoping...
