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Nathan Coyne from Heywood is one of five students from Bury College’s performance courses have earned substantial scholarships for the Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama...
Date Published 23/05/2016
A new buses Bill that will give Greater Manchester powers to drive up bus use and help cut congestion has been introduced to Parliament.
Members of the Rochdale community were among the first in the UK to see the Co-op’s new logo as food stores and funeral homes in the town went back to the future to unveil its new...
Classes have returned to normal with all staff and pupils back safely inside Oulder Hill and Redwood School after an evacuation this morning (23 May). Police officers searched...
PossAbilities, a Heywood based social enterprise praised for it’s groundbreaking support for people with learning disabilities, has won the top prize in a national competition.
Oulder Hill School and Redwood School have been evacuated after a calls of a “suspicious package" on the school grounds. Staff and pupils have been evacuated from the building...
Rainbows from across Rochdale celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with a ‘Right Royal Rainbow Day’ packed with crafts and activities.
The newly inaugurated Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale, Ray and Elaine Dutton opened a ‘Dementia Market Day’ event at Castlemere Community Centre on Thursday (19 May).
Thousands of pounds have been raised for various local charities, as runners from across the borough took part in the Greater Manchester 10k run on Sunday (22 May).
The preacher at our morning service at 10.30am on Sunday will be Mr Asif Khan. There will also be Sunday Club Activities for children aged 5-15. Rev Martin Whitehead will be...
There is severe disruption this morning (8.30am Monday 23 May) on the M62 at J21 eastbound, one lane is closed on entry slip road, A640, Milnrow, because of an overturned lorry).
Brownies from Littleborough, Smithybridge and Wardle, aged between seven and 10, learnt all about the history and production of chocolate during a trip to the Bournville-based...
The Royal Regiment Of Fusilier Drummers, the Liverpool Corps of Drums, the Mayor of Rochdale, Ray Dutton and the Rigby family and attended the Lee Rigby memorial ride, organised...
The Fun Day at school starts at 10.00am on Saturday 21 May and finishes at 1pm. All children need to be accompanied by an adult and the entrance fee will be 50p which includes a...
Date Published 21/05/2016
Well done to Kyle, one of our Post 16 Internees who is working at a local Landscape Gardeners, 7.20am to 4.30pm each day and has been offered a Saturday job starting this week....
A 33-year-old man is currently in hospital in intensive care after taking the potentially dangerous ‘legal high’, known as ‘annihilation’. Police were called to Drake Street...
Date Published 20/05/2016
Bus passengers are advised that strike action could affect First Manchester services in Rochdale and Middleton on Tuesday 24 May.
An article on the Rochdale-Bacup branch and its stations, written, collated and researched by Alan Young, has been published on the 'Disused Stations' website.
Luis Oddy presents this week’s news headlines.
Baby Alfie Birkett has become the 'face' of Greater Manchester health and care devolution. Alfie, who weighed in at 6lbs 8oz, was born at the Royal Oldham Hospital on 13 April.
Transport leaders in Greater Manchester have welcomed the publication of the Bus Services Bill, a new piece of legislation which will enable an elected Mayor to franchise bus...
Staff at Rochdale Infirmary joined forces with local carer groups this week to support this year’s national Dementia Awareness Week with a range of events across the hospital for...
Councillor Chris Furlong is taking on another 10k run to raise money for Heywood and Middleton foodbanks. The North Middleton Labour councillor completed a 10k back in February...
A school and nursery was evacuated and children sent home due to “petrol fumes” in the building. Staff and pupils were moved away from St Thomas’ Church of England School on...
Moving family footage chronicling the life of Fusilier Lee Rigby has been released ahead of the third anniversary of his killing. The previously unseen home movies show the...
Views and experiences of patients and families who have used services provided by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) are being sought by inspectors at the Care Quality Commission...
Manchester's cross-city tram services are being suspended throughout the summer due to the final phase of work on the St Peter's Square stop. Metrolink services through the...
A courageous pensioner fought off a carjacker on an Aldi car park. The 74-year-old lady was stunned when a man forced his way into her vehicle at the Entwisle Road supermarket...
Year 10 students created a stunning idea in memory of their fellow student, Charlotte Baron. We have quite a few silver angel charms and thread onto purple ribbon, Charlotte's...
The 100 Year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme will be commemorated with a service in remembrance and the unveiling four specially made memorial benches in the Heywood war...
