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A week-long strike of bus drivers, set to affect thousands of Greater Manchester’s elderly and disabled residents, has been called off.
Date Published 27/06/2024
A father from Heywood is gearing up to conquer Scafell Pike, England’s tallest peak, to raise crucial funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
A new flamingo shelter, meerkat building and cattery will all be built as part of an agricultural expansion at Hopwood Hall College.
Volunteers have expressed frustration after more acts of “mindless” vandalism in Middleton - probably affecting the upcoming North West in Bloom next month. Members of Middleton...
Greater Manchester Police has announced that its response times are among the best in the country - responding to emergencies and picking up the phone faster than before.
A teenager has been arrested after police concluded a positive roadside drug test, as part of a crackdown on dangerous driving in the borough.
Date Published 26/06/2024
The Met Office has confirmed that today (Wednesday 26 June) will see the peak of the current high temperatures in Rochdale and surrounding areas, before things cool off with...
Firefighters faced a challenging operation after a large fire erupted at an industrial estate in Rochdale over the weekend.
Rochdale Harriers & AC embarked on an extraordinary challenge over the weekend, running the entire 268-mile length of the Pennine Way from Kirk Yetholm to Edale.
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 25/06/2024
Police officers in Middleton have seized more than £60,000 worth of Class A and Class B drugs in the last few months.
This week, vandals have destroyed Middleton Gardens in the town centre and set fires to sections of King George’s Park in Moorclose. Local councillor Dylan Williams said this...
Date Published 24/06/2024
This time four months ago, Rochdale was going into a by-election without a Labour candidate actually standing. Now, Rochdale-born political journalist Paul Waugh is running as...
Greater Manchester’s first learning disability peer support workers have been recruited to improve care for some of the area’s most vulnerable people.
Rochdale-run comedy show Ace Lips Comedy has celebrated a significant milestone by hosting two solo shows, made possible by generous funding.
Date Published 23/06/2024
A gifted teenager is making significant strides in the competitive dance scene, securing second place at a national streetdance championships qualifier.
Mind Rochdale is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Philip Bramson.
Applications are now open for local community groups and charities to apply for a share of £5m funding from Co-op’s Local Community Fund.
Date Published 22/06/2024
New local rock band Atlas, who formed last year while at secondary school have been awarded a slot on the main stage at this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
A Rochdale hairstylist has been listed in the UK top 50 for two separate awards, as part of the 2024 UK Hair and Beauty Awards.
This was an all-star trio of international musicians: two clarinettists and a pianist. Johanna Leung is a Manchester-based clarinettist with a master’s from the RNCM and Clarice...
Date Published 21/06/2024
Andy Burnham has confirmed plans are in place to bring Metrolink trams to Stockport and extend services to Middleton and Heywood.
Residents who say they’ve been plagued by traffic problems for years fear they will have further issues now plans for almost 200 more homes have been given the green light.
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Little Glastonboro, Ben Hur The Curtain Theatre, Refugee Eid Meal , Annual Eid event, live music in various locations, Carnaby...
A row of shops opposite Rochdale station is to be demolished to make way for a new apartment block.
The 'Eastern Area Team' hosted an engaging open evening at the Rochdale Masonic Hall, inviting guests to delve into the world of Freemasonry.
Date Published 20/06/2024
People in a ‘red wall’ seat that voted Tory for the first time ever in 2019 still feel forgotten, now they want a local champion.
Young green thumbs from St Vincent's RC Primary School in Norden are sprucing up Taylor Park as part of the ‘plot to plate’ programme with In Bloom groups and Friends of Taylor...
Date Published 19/06/2024
After over a decade at the helm of Whitworth Community High School, headteacher Gill Middlemas is retiring. She has spent nearly 20 years in school leadership in Lancashire, and...
