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Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: The Goals For Cure charity match, Artisan Market, Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands, Open Mic / Jam night, Rochdale Ramblers,...
Date Published 09/05/2024
A partnership between social enterprise Upturn and McDonald’s is being rolled out on a national scale after success in Rochdale.
Over 15,000 metres of gas pipes in Rochdale are to be updated between 2024 and 2025. The upgrades come as Cadent, which manages the region’s gas network, will modernise around...
An off-licence where police found a knife, a metal baseball bat and nitrous oxide canisters were found has been forced to change its manager.
Date Published 08/05/2024
Police are appealing for information after being called by members of the public to reports of concern for welfare of a young girl at Queen's Park Road, Heywood on Sunday night.
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Heywood charity Veterans into Logistics has had a strong start to 2024, after nine new partnerships with big haulage names, two companies displaying the charity’s logo on their...
Date Published 07/05/2024
A cat rescue centre based in Middleton is calling for a change in the law after one of its cats was killed “purposely, in a cold and cruel way.”
Thirty-five neurodivergent interviewers grilled A-list celebrity Michael Sheen in a special BBC One interview by Rockerdale Studios, an independent production company co-founded...
More than £500,000 has been spent painting buses yellow for the Bee Network rebrand, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
An 11-year-old Milnrow schoolgirl has been making the village a cleaner place for all, and hopes others will follow her example after collecting 24 bin bags of rubbish. Anabela...
Date Published 06/05/2024
Around 730,000 tax credits customers will start receiving their annual renewal notices from this month. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said tax credits claimants will receive them...
A Rochdale kidney transplant recipient and community group founder has been presented with the CRN Greater Manchester Certificate of Achievement for his work in helping Rochdale’s...
Andy Burnham has been re-elected as Greater Manchester mayor. The Labour politician, who can now expect 11 years in power at the top of the city-region, collected 420,749 votes –...
Date Published 05/05/2024
St Mary in the Baum resounded to the sonorous tones of bass singer John Nancarro, ably accompanied by pianist David Hammond on Wednesday 1 May. John has been entertaining around...
Citizens Advice Rochdale is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to people in Rochdale. Each month, we share advice around a key issue...
A drug dealer who was caught hiding in a garden after crashing his car in police pursuit has been sentenced to seven years in jail.
Date Published 04/05/2024
The second annual Johnny Alfrey memorial gig, featuring local bands, will take place at Littleborough Sports Club on 18 May – headlined by a Glastonbury regular. The event is...
The first-ever Workers’ Party councillors – Farooq Ahmed and Minaam Ellahi – have been elected to Rochdale Borough Council following the 2024 election, displacing Labour, which is...
Date Published 03/05/2024
Three men have been jailed for almost 20 years after firing a shotgun at a house in Kirkholt, Rochdale in March 2022. Ross Pate, 41; Jason Charnley, 36; and Richard Powell,...
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Rochdale Science Extravaganza, Gallery Exhibitions, Fireground Museum, Colourscape, Calling Planet Earth, Open Mic / Jam night,...
Date Published 02/05/2024
Ocean Colour Scene are the third headliner announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival and will top the bill on Saturday 10 August.
There will be no Northern services across the North of England next Thursday (9 May), due to the latest industrial action by ASLEF.
A major new event will take place in Rochdale this autumn thanks to funding of £71,000 from Arts Council England.
Today is the day of this year's local and mayoral elections and you may be pondering which boxes you will cross – Conservative, independent, Green Labour, Labour and Co-operative,...
Some residents away from the area on election week may not have been able to cast their votes after delivery delays have hit Rochdale. Postal vote packs have only been received...
Date Published 01/05/2024
A new energy storage facility with the ability to power 20,000 homes has been approved by Rochdale Council. The new 132kV energy substation would be built on a site close to...
A teenager is believed to be the first child in the UK to receive a full two-year stalking protection order after harassing a family in Heywood. Police say the teenager subjected...
The local elections in Rochdale could be the most unpredictable in years following the injection of a new MP into the area in George Galloway. Come polling day on 2 May, the...
Date Published 30/04/2024
Rabina Asghar, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Spotland and Falinge in this week’s local election, has been cleared of any wrongdoing from the party after receiving an...
