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Police and public transport operators are coming together to remind passengers of the importance of wearing face coverings while using the region’s buses, trains and trams after a...
Date Published 16/07/2020
A Rochdale teenager has raised hundreds of pounds for an Oldham-based charity with a bike ride. Liam, 13, decided to raise money for Planet Mercy UK, which works within the local...
Local groups from the voluntary, not for profit and charitable sector are now able to apply for grant funding from Rochdale Safer Communities Partnership.
Firms rewarded for bringing furloughed employees back into the workplace should do more for those more at risk of redundancy, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
Date Published 15/07/2020
The Rochdale borough’s bars, pubs and restaurants are happy to be back in business, with the majority of customers on their best behaviour since the first re-openings on 4 July.
Young people from across the borough can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 from the council’s Youth Opportunity Fund.
Private dental practices could have to pass on the costs of PPE to their patients, meaning you could be paying extra when you visit the dentist.
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks and road closures across the borough.
Plans to impose a daily penalty on the most polluting lorries, vans, buses and taxis using the region’s roads have been pushed back by a year as Greater Manchester finds itself in...
A walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at Market Place car park near Middleton Arena.
Date Published 14/07/2020
This week is the fifth annual Bees’ Needs Week, highlighting what you can do at home to help our favourite pollinators.
New regulations to allow a building’s change of use without applying for planning permission have been announced by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
Planners have given the go-ahead for two separate developments which will bring a further 89 properties to Langley, in Middleton.
A new initiative to encourage more people to take up sign language and Makaton as an extra language and skill, will be taking place at Rochdale Central Library.
Face coverings will have to be worn in England’s shops and supermarkets from 24 July, health secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce today (Tuesday 14 July).
After more than 10 years of fundraising, a project by Rotary Club of Middleton to bring irrigation to Kajuki in Kenya has come to a successful conclusion. Kajuki is a parish in...
Date Published 13/07/2020
A new ‘request and collect’ service has launched at selected library branches across the borough. Starting on Monday July 13, library customers will be able to borrow books in a...
More people can now attend funerals held in the Rochdale borough, as of Thursday (9 July).
As the impact of the coronavirus leaves many with financial concerns, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) warns the public to remain vigilant to fraudsters who use this time of...
Returning to business as usual after the Coronavirus pandemic won’t be enough to address the challenges of the future, warns Sir James Bevan, chief executive of the Environment...
Anita Lewis, who runs the Half Acre House residential care home in Rochdale, has appeared on an episode of the Leaders Council’s podcast alongside its chair, Lord Blunkett.
Date Published 12/07/2020
Bev Yarwood has been named as Rotary Club of Middleton’s new president. Bev took the reins during an online ceremony via Zoom on Monday 29 June, taking over from the 2019-2020...
A leading suicide prevention charity has launched a digital service to provide online care plans for vulnerable young people across the UK.
Spotland and Falinge community volunteers got together again to provide afternoon tea to 90 local residents over the last week.
Date Published 11/07/2020
As lockdown has eased, local volunteers, including members of ‘The Friends of Hopwood Hall Estate’ met at historic Grade II* listed Hopwood Hall in Middleton, to enjoy a workshop...
Performing arts can now take place outdoors from today, Saturday 11 July with a socially distanced audience present.
Now in its 10th year, this year’s Doggy Dash for Life will be a virtual event on Saturday 1 August. The sponsored dog walk is a fun family event which usually takes place at...
As it prepares to re-open its doors to the public for the first time since March, Castleton Health and Leisure Centre has spent the Covid-19 lockdown period being refurbished with...
Date Published 10/07/2020
The toppling of slave trader Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol – and subsequent dunk in the city’s harbour – has sparked an angry debate about the nation’s monuments.
Gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities have been given the green light to reopen from 25 July, ensuring millions of people can get back into more sport and fitness activities.
