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One of Lee Rigby’s killers is ‘seriously ill’ with Covid-19, according to reports. Michael Adebowale, who is serving a life sentence for murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby, is...
Date Published 25/01/2021
150 families in need throughout Rochdale were given a helping hand over the December holidays, receiving hot meals and food packs donated and distributed by the international NGO...
A 33-year-old man has been charged following a fatal collision on the M60. Shirley-Ann Dumbuya, a 38-year-old married mother-of-four from Moston, and final year nursing student...
A scientist from Rochdale is backing Cancer Research UK’s campaign for World Cancer Day and is urging everyone to join him.
Date Published 24/01/2021
A year five pupil at Newhey Primary School has produced a thought-provoking poem about a child’s view of the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of a home learning task, Jessica Gerrard...
A student at Turners Dance Studio, Rochdale, has been accepted into three of the top dance and drama schools in the country.
Over Christmas, members of the charitable fraternal organisation Rochdale Freemasons teamed up with HMR Circle’s Volunteer Drivers Service to help those most in need across the...
Walkers and farmers must work together to avoid damage to crops and wildlife habitats; so use a pair of wellies and stick to the footpaths, says rural body.
A low-budget independent feature film by a local filmmaker is now available to rent on Amazon Prime (UK and US) and Vimeo On Demand.
Date Published 23/01/2021
People across the region are being encouraged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s annual Race for Life events - and you can claim 30% off the...
Britain’s Got Talent’s local sign language champions Sign Along With Us have started a JustGiving fundraiser to finance an adapted holiday home for its users.
A Greater Manchester Endoscopy Modular Unit based at Fairfield General Hospital has begun treating its first patients. The twin-roomed unit will operate for six months initially...
Tuesday 19 January was the wettest January day in Rochdale since 1954, as almost half a month’s rainfall fell in just one day. The Met Office has confirmed 46.8mm of rain fell in...
So far, more than 11,000 people in the borough have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine - including residents of 50 of the 57 local care homes.
Date Published 22/01/2021
Snow and ice may cause travel disruption tonight and early Saturday (22 January) as the Met Office has extended the yellow weather warning for ice.
A violent robbery has left a 63-year-old woman with serious head injuries.
The fine for anyone attending a house party with 15 or more people has been increased to £800, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced on Thursday (21 January).
A man who grabbed and raped a woman whilst she was on her way to the supermarket in Rochdale has been jailed for nine years. Jake Casey, 23, of no fixed abode, was jailed for...
A man has been charged following a warrant in Middleton.
The Littleborough Find And Stop Transmission (FAST) testing site has opened today, Friday 22 January, after being launched in other sites across the borough earlier this week.
Planning approval has been granted for the memorial to those who lost their lives in the 22 May 2017 Manchester terror attack. The Glade of Light, designed to be a living...
A new opportunity has arisen for a Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ performer/company to develop a new performance to be showcased as part of Pride celebrations in 2021.
The family of Cameron McGowan, who sadly ended his life on Monday (18 January), has paid tribute to him.
A woman has sadly died following a collision close to junction 20 (Alkrington) of the M60 on Thursday morning (21 January).
A row over Covid small business grants has broken out between Heywood and Middleton MP Chris Clarkson and Rochdale Council leader Allen Brett.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice overnight (21-22 January) across north west England, including Rochdale.
Date Published 21/01/2021
Nearly 200 people waited over 12 hours for a bed at A&E departments run by Pennine Acute Trust last month, the highest figures in the North West.
Groundwork Prince’s Trust is recruiting for the next Prince’s Trust 13-week programme on self-development, employability, and community skills, starting 1 February.
Following a recent appeal for computer equipment for young people who are missing out on online learning due to a lack of equipment, the Rochdale District Freemasons have been...
A 36-year-old man was arrested this morning on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply heroin and money laundering.
