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The railway link between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale is set to closed for more than a fortnight in September when work on rebuilding a crucial bridge in Castleton takes
Date Published 22/03/2024
Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage of a collision between a car and pedestrian on Falinge Road, at the...
A new five-storey apartment block could soon be built in Rochdale town centre – if plans are approved. The proposals would see 33 one-bed apartments built on vacant land off...
Late on Wednesday night, a decade-long Greater Manchester saga came to an end. Councillors in Rochdale, Bury, and Trafford signed off on the controversial Places for Everyone...
Date Published 21/03/2024
Outstanding achievements and service to local residents by Rochdale Borough Council employees were recognised during the Ace Staff Awards held at Rochdale Town Hall.
Local charity Petrus is holding another fun-filled fundraising comedy event, this time at the Frog & Bucket in Manchester. The Petrus Comedy Club event promises an afternoon of...
Protestors with placards outside the front door, fierce political debate on local sour points and a number of witty quips – the latest meeting of Rochdale full council, held on 20...
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Taylormania, Great British Spring Clean, Rochdale Hornets v Hunslet, Alkrington Village Craft Market, Messy Church, American...
Rochdale Council’s cabinet has approved a Public Spaces Protection Order to ban off-road bikers and public drinkers which have been causing a nuisance across the borough.
Date Published 20/03/2024
Plans to transform the area around Rochdale railway station have taken a major step forward after Rochdale Council cabinet gave the green light for detailed technical design work...
Local construction firm, H Bell & Sons Ltd played a pivotal role in the final stages of the extensive Town Hall refurbishment initiative in the run up to the grand reopening of...
Springhill Hospice’s prestigious Woman of Rochdale luncheon will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, honouring the extraordinary women in Rochdale, and highlighting their...
Date Published 19/03/2024
In five years time many councils across the country could go bankrupt, according to local government experts who believe funding reform is desperately needed to stop this.
Recently displaced Ukrainian adults and children escaping from the Russian war against Ukraine were amongst those who took part in a traditional Easter Egg decorating event at...
A family of eight has been stuck in a two-bed home that has been blighted with problems for months. Matthew Brooks and his partner Paige Deloughrey live in social housing with...
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 18/03/2024
Two new functions that will make it easier for people to plan and track their bus journeys are being added to the Bee Network app, as Greater Manchester gets ready for the next...
A £9m cycle and walking scheme between Rochdale and Castleton is set to be given the go ahead despite consultation showing residents aren’t convinced.
The Escapes series, bringing a second opportunity to offer free cinema tickets for everyone to discover the charm of independent film, is returning to Rochdale later this month.
The Rosamund Brass Quartet, all fourth-year students from the RNCM, and already seasoned players in the world of brass, truly brightened up the acoustic of St Mary in the Baum...
Date Published 17/03/2024
A book written and published by Littleborough author Richard Clarke reached number 10 in the Amazon charts for short stories for young adults. Richard's children's book, entitled...
In recent weeks, officers across GMP have responded to a number of burglaries that specifically target family gold. Family gold is usually high purity, high-value gold jewellery...
John Taylor is the leader of the local Conservative party in Rochdale and a councillor for Wardle and West Littleborough. This month he dedicates his column to the Rochdale...
Once again Q Gardens is celebrating after being awarded almost £10,000 in National Lottery funding. The money has been given to help develop their ‘Men in Sheds’ project and to...
Date Published 16/03/2024
Walkers from across Rochdale risked biting crisp weather to band together and pound around a park in Heywood to support women with endometriosis. Affecting one-in-ten females of...
With the Easter bank holiday in a couple of weeks (Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April), NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions in...
Date Published 15/03/2024
Nearly a quarter of all illegal vapes seized in the UK were found in Greater Manchester. Just five boroughs — Manchester, Salford, Wigan, Rochdale, and Bolton — accounted for the...
Students from Oulder Hill Academy, Hollingworth Academy, Wardle Academy, St Anne’s Academy and St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School are engaging with mentors from a range of...
‘Human error’ has been blamed for Metrolink passengers being fined — even though they had paid for a ticket. Transport chiefs have issued the statement after reports came to...
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford (SORT) says that benefits worth millions are not being claimed in Greater Manchester.
Date Published 14/03/2024
