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Following the launch of a national debate on the future of care and support, the people of Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton can have their say at a series of meetings held across...
Date Published 31/10/2008
The proposed congestion charge scheme for Greater Manchester been finalised. Council leaders at today's AGMA meeting wanted to make reassurances that the scheme would not come...
Final changes to the proposed Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) package for Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton were announced following a meeting of the Leaders of the Association of...
The arrangements for the referendum on Greater Manchester's Transport Innovation Fund proposals, and the question that is to be put to voters, were finalised today (Friday 31...
An evening of indulgence is heading for Rochdale as The Royal Toby Hotel opens its doors for a Ladies Pamper Night in aid of children’s charity, MedEquip4Kids. The restaurant,...
The Sports For All (SFA) management team met the Mayor, Councillor Robin Parker, this week to discuss their work within Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale. At the meeting Hanief...
Date Published 30/10/2008
Rochdale Council has bid to introduce free swimming for the over 60s and under 16s across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale. The decision to submit the Council's bid to the...
Rochdale’s MP Paul Rowen has spoken out about the failure of the Government to provide long overdue funding for Rochdale Canal. In a Westminster debate, Mr Rowen also called on...
The Wheatsheaf Library in Rochdale is now providing ‘Sign and Rhyme’ sessions for babies and children up to four years old and their parents/carers. The free sessions include...
The Regulatory Committee at Rochdale Council has turned down the decision to build a small wind farm at Crook Hill. The committee acted on the thoughts of Pennines Township...
The Bishop of Middleton has announced the results of a poll which reveals that parents are Britain's top heroes. The survey of children across the country showed that the...
Rochdale's Labour Party has hit back at Liberal Democrat claims that they are supporting the Transport Innovation Fund bid by welcoming plans to re-open the East Lancs Railway...
Last week we discussed the Human Embryo and Fertilisation Bill, a very controversial bill on which MPs had a free vote. I had been very heavily lobbied on the topic from both...
NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale is encouraging residents across the area to Speak Up! about future health priorities before its consultation ends on 7 November. NHS HMR...
Date Published 29/10/2008
New laws mean traders are now facing prosecution if they do not comply with new consumer protection legislation. ‘The Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer's Home or...
To help residents safeguard their home and family from flooding, Rochdale Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, is running a Flood Awareness Event at the...
NHS staff who carry out frauds often put their careers at risk for very limited potential financial gains, according to a senior counterfraud expert. Sue Smith, the local...
Rochdale's MP Paul Rowen has been criticised for his stance on smacking children by his parliamentary opponent Simon Danczuk. Mr Danczuk believes Mr Rowen took a hypocritical...
A Stockport Liberal Democrat Councillor has been fined after he racially abused a policeman in a drunken rant. Christian Walker, who at the time of the incident worked as a...
A countryside ranger from Rochdale Council is heading for the Rugby World Cup in Australia where she will play for the Women’s England rugby team. Beth Sutcliffe, 26, leaves...
Rochdale Council say that there is lots of help and support available to help you or your business during the current economic downturn and they have provided a list of facilities...
Next month's Transport Innovation Fund referendum question will include reference to the proposed congestion charge for Greater Manchester. Manchester North MP Graham...
The Ellenroad engine house is hoping for your vote as the group prepares to do battle against another good cause in ITV Granada's 'People's Millions' programme. The engine...
Police in Rochdale have introduced a new system to make it easier to report non-emergency crimes and allow officers to provide a speedier response to more serious...
Woolworths in Castleton, one of the town's largest employers, has cancelled its retirees Christmas lunch this year. Rochdale Online received a copy of a letter today (Wednesday...
A digital television roadshow will visit Rochdale next month so that residents can find out more about the digital switchover. Representatives from Digital UK will be on the...
Date Published 28/10/2008
Rochdale residents are being urged to check their smoke alarms after the clocks went back on Sunday (26 October). County Fire Officer of Greater Manchester Barry Dixon said:...
Rochdale Light Orchestra is preparing to go public for the first time on Monday 15 December with a programme of 'Melodies For You' to be given in St.Martin’s Church, Castleton, at...
Young people across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale will get a chance to have their say during a week of activities being held from 17 - 21 November. ‘The Big Listen’ is aimed at...
It has reached the time of year when norovirus infection, or 'winter vomiting' becomes commonplace and the Health Protection Agency (HPA) North West is urging people with symptoms...
