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Fire officers have issued a warning to always buy electrical products from reputable outlets and never to smoke in bed. It comes after a 21-year-old man from Bury suffered...
Date Published 21/01/2021
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is asking people in Greater Manchester to stay at home and avoid travelling unless absolutely essential, as roads and public transport...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Despite the challenges of Covid-19 this winter, record numbers of people in the North West have received their flu vaccination.
A new consultation on improving the performance on the rail network in and around Manchester has been launched.
Date Published 20/01/2021
Following the closure of schools and colleges due to the national lockdown, Rochdale BID is asking for your unused equipment to help those pupils still in need.
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) brought some much-needed festive cheer to local hospitals, community centres and food banks at Christmas by donating over 16,000 mince pies to...
A power cut in Whitworth has left 175 customers without electricity on Wednesday (20 January). Electricity North West estimates power to be restored by 2.06pm and says the power...
The rollout of the country’s coronavirus vaccination programme appears to be off to a good start.
Flooding is expected across the borough following heavy rainfall since the arrival of Storm Christoph. Flooding of property is expected due to high river levels from persistent...
A consultation has been launched on the 2021/22 police element of council tax, the Mayoral Police and Crime Commissioner Precept, which suggests a maximum increase of £15.
A fully detailed application of a new secondary school in Middleton has now been submitted. Planning officials have already given ‘outline’ permission for the new school – dubbed...
Police are appealing for information following a collision in Rochdale, involving a stolen vehicle.
Date Published 19/01/2021
A new initiative has been launched at Butterworth Hall to bring the community together in Milnrow and Newhey.
From 25 January until 29 January, WHAG will be running its annual Purple Patch campaign, promoting healthy relationships.
People infected with Covid-19 in the past are likely to be protected against reinfection for several months, a Public Health England (PHE) study has found.
The borough’s fourth community vaccination centre opens in Littleborough on Wednesday 20 January.
Flood alerts are in place across the borough, with the arrival of Storm Christoph (Tuesday 19 January).
Storm Christoph will bring multiple hazards to the UK this week, initially heavy rain, which could lead to flooding in some areas.
Young folk musicians from the Rochdale Music Service have had their own original song ‘Brighter Days’ showcased as part of an online event by the Music for Youth festival.
Date Published 18/01/2021
Passenger numbers on the Metrolink are not expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels ‘for several years’ as concerns remain over its long-term future.
Students who were due to sit exams this summer will receive grades determined by teachers.
Victims of domestic abuse will be able to access much needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK, thanks to a new scheme.
A man has died after falling from the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre (Monday 18 January). A section of Yorkshire Street was cordoned off whilst emergency services were in...
More than 100 fines have been issued by Greater Manchester Police for Covid regulation breaches this weekend.
An amber warning for rain has been issued for parts of central northern England, including Greater Manchester.
A new virtual book club with a focus on environmental issues has been launched.
Date Published 17/01/2021
This winter, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is sharing its top tips for identifying the birds that may visit your garden feeders or local green space as...
One of the most noticeable changes in the restoration of the Maclure Road fire station in Rochdale is the re-installation of 1930s folding "engine-house" doors.
A new initiative in the borough is aiming to end loneliness in older residents – by offering free bike rides to local nursing home residents on a specially adapted ‘trishaw’.
