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The long-awaited results of Rochdale Borough Council’s airborne asbestos survey at the former Turner Brothers Asbestos site have been released by Bureau Veritas - just one...
Date Published 26/09/2017
Three fire engines from Rochdale and Heywood attended a fire involving a pan of food left unattended at a property on Brimrod Lane, Rochdale on Thursday.
If ever you needed a boost to go out there and get a flu vaccination, then consider this: Last winter’s jab helped 40% of adults reduce their risk of catching the virus, says Dr...
St Margaret’s Rainbows became the Belle’s of the Ball at their Princess-inspired party to celebrate the completion of their Beauty and the Beast challenge badge.
Rail union RMT said that preparations are well under way for strike action in four separate disputes over the threat to guards and safety as private train operators press...
Concern has been raised that Rochdale Borough Council has been ‘supressing planning objections’ by counting multiple objections from under one roof as just one household.
Date Published 25/09/2017
Councillor Chris Furlong has presented Springhill Hospice with a cheque for £625. Councillor Furlong said: “My family, like so many across the borough, have relied on the...
Work to transform the former Santander building into the new home for Rochdale Market has restarted as traders have moved to Lord Square and the bottom of Yorkshire Street.
A meeting regarding the results of Rochdale Borough Council’s air monitoring test at the former Turner Brothers Asbestos (TBA) site will take place at the Spotland and Falinge...
Craig Moran has been charged with child abduction in Rochdale. Moran (18/05/85), of no fixed address, has been recalled to prison. He will appear at Manchester Magistrates’...
One of the UK’s most striking and widespread butterflies, the Red Admiral, has experienced a record summer despite soggy weather conditions causing problems for other species,...
Half of tenants in the North-West say they do not feel fully prepared on what to do in the event of a fire and 30% of those surveyed in the region feel more nervous/anxious about...
Both carriageways of the M62 between junctions 20 and 21 are closed due to a vehicle fire (9.10pm). Explosions could be heard and felt for miles. A resident who lives near...
Date Published 24/09/2017
Over 70 students from Hopwood Hall College graduated from higher education courses during a ceremony held at Rochdale Town Hall.
Link4Life (the Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust funded by Rochdale Council) is under fire for offering a fee in the region of £5,000 for a consultant to 'audit and review our...
Students, parents, staff and governors of Kingsway Park High School (KPHS) are celebrating the successful outcome of a recent Ofsted inspection of the school.
The Early Year Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 staff would like to thank all the parents who attended recently their first curriculum meeting. There will be a phonics meeting...
Date Published 23/09/2017
Metrolink fares in Greater Manchester could rise by close to 6% annually until 2020, Transport for Greater Manchester has said.
Mayor Ian Duckworth opened the Rochdale Borough Sports & Culture Awards held at Middleton Arena after guests were welcomed by members of the Youth Parliament.
You may not have given the origins of the humble cricket ball much thought, but in fact, it was invented right here in Rochdale by a cobbler called Hamlet Nicholson in 1860.
Mayor Ian Duckworth and Mayoress Christine Duckworth were guests of honour at a Mental Health & Dementia Awareness Event on Wednesday.
17-year-old Chloe Campbell, who was last seen on Thursday 7 September, has been found safe and well. A police spokesperson said: "She is currently with officers who are...
Date Published 22/09/2017
This week I helped a couple, Tony and Christine Bibby, from Littleborough fly home after they were stuck in the Caribbean during Hurricane Irma.
Councillor Neil Butterworth has told Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to clean up its act after listening to complaints from local residents.
A book of remembrance has been opened at the Lighthouse Project Middleton following the death of long-standing staff member, Carole Sharples.
A petition calling for Greater Manchester's local authority pension fund (GMPF) to ditch dirty coal, oil and gas stocks will be handed in to the GMPF's Annual General Meeting.
All residents who want to stay in the town centre will be able to do so if controversial plans to demolish parts of College Bank and Lower Falinge go ahead, Rochdale Boroughwide...
Neil Thornton has been appointed Director of Resources at Rochdale Borough Council. He is currently Director of Finance and Corporate Business at Salford City Council; his...
St Andrew's, Dearnley, in Littleborough, have a major social event coming up on Saturday 7 October when the five-piece Wigan-based band, 'Dukes Road' present live music from the...
The expansion of Universal Credit is a ‘disaster waiting to happen’ for Rochdale folk, warns council leader Richard Farnell.
