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Rochdale’s newly launched e-scooter trial should be brought to a halt, according to a charity which campaigns on behalf of blind and visually-impaired people.
Date Published 31/03/2021
‘Huge efforts’ are being made to turn around a council-run children’s home following a damning inspection report. The Rochdale home was barred from taking on any more youngsters...
Campaigners have vowed to continue the fight to protect a ‘special’ woodland after it was sold off at auction. The two-acre plot near Stubley Mill Estate, in Littleborough, went...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Vandals have removed primroses from planters on the Spotland Walking Trail. The 200m trail next to Spotland library forms part of the Rochdale In Bloom It’s Your Neighbourhood...
Find And Stop Transmission (FAST) testing launched across the borough in January and has seen over 35,000 tests take place so far.
Pet owners should keep sweet treats away from furry companions over the Easter weekend, to avoid chocolate poisoning, and an emergency trip to the vets.
A hospital chief executive has urged caution as Covid rules are relaxed. Raj Jain, who leads the NHS group which runs four hospitals and other community healthcare services in...
A man's body has been discovered in Healey Dell (Tuesday 30 March). Police were called to Dell Road in Whitworth at around 10.30am on Tuesday 30 March, to reports of a body being...
Date Published 30/03/2021
After experiencing high volumes of reported incidents last week, Greater Manchester Police has put plans in place for extra officers to be available this week.
Matty Street, the 24-year-old Rochdale founder of five successful motorsports businesses, is sharing his story for World Autism Awareness Week 2021 (29 March – 4 April), in the...
A man who raped a woman as she was making her way home after a night out has been jailed for 16 years.
Sue Sutton has been presented with the Rochdale Connections Trust Volunteer of the Year award 2020.
A blind England international footballer from Rochdale is looking to educate thousands around the world about disability through his ground-breaking business.
Ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend (Friday 2 - Monday 5 April), NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG) is reminding borough residents to...
Rochdale Borough Council’s fostering team is running monthly online information sessions for people who are interested in finding out more about the rewarding role of fostering.
Emergency legislation brought in by the government regarding virtual council meetings will not be extended past 7 May.
Date Published 29/03/2021
Families whose children are eligible for free school meals, or are supported by children’s services, will receive vouchers to assist with the cost of food over the Easter holiday...
Rochdale Council has committed to continue providing funding and facilities for the borough's Food Solutions Warehouse until March 2022.
Rochdale had the highest levels of illegal dumping in the region bar Manchester between April and September last year, while the number of recorded fly-tips more than doubled from...
A large group of youths flouting lockdown rules was dispersed from Heywood Sports Village on Friday night (26 March). One arrest was made, and multiple anti-social behaviour...
A bid to lower the prices of school uniforms has become closer to reality, as a new bill has gone to the House of Lords for approval. Introduced in the House of Commons on 5...
An advanced X-ray body scanner has been installed to prevent illegal items such as drugs, weapons and phones, entering HMP Buckley Hall. The innovative equipment being rolled out...
After months of pandemic-forced closure, Rochdale’s award-winning Arts and Heritage Centre, Touchstones is set to reopen from 18 May with three new exhibitions.
Date Published 28/03/2021
Bowlee Car Boot Sale & Market – one of the biggest in Greater Manchester - will return for its 2021 season in July.
Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to Rochdale residents. Each month, we’ll be sharing advice around a key...
The car park at Mills Hill station will be closed from Monday 29 March as work begins to increase the capacity of the car park.
Date Published 27/03/2021
Local group Rochdale Cycling Without Age – which aims to end loneliness in older residents – has put a deposit down for its first specially adapted ‘trishaw’ to take senior...
Rochdale AFC’s mascot, Desmond the Dragon, recently met up with Springhill Hospice's Springy the Frog to celebrate Rochdale AFC Community Trust becoming the latest members of the...
The journey to save the Grade-II* listed Hopwood Hall Estate will feature in a new factual television show in the United States.
