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The draft Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040 is to be considered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) at a meeting tomorrow (Friday 17 March). The plans cover...
Date Published 17/03/2016
Local authority leaders in Greater Manchester have welcomed the announcement of further devolution for the area during yesterday’s Budget speech by Chancellor George Osborne.
Rochdale borough has some of the unhealthiest children in the country, it has been revealed. New figures which measure children’s health including obesity, mental health, child...
Hundreds of Milnrow shoppers queued overnight to be in with a chance of winning a prize as the new Aldi store opened this morning (Thursday 17 March).
Failure to teach compulsory sex education and tackle modern-day topics such as sexting and online grooming, is putting our children at risk, says police commissioner Tony Lloyd.
The number of prosecutions related to obscene pornography has doubled in Greater Manchester, it has been revealed.
Owners convicted of dangerous dogs offences will face harsher punishments under new sentencing guidelines in England and Wales. The guidelines come into force from July and...
Liz Thirsk, who is standing as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Balderstone and Kirkholt in May’s local elections, says that the council is in need of “strong opposition”.
Excited seven-year-old Finn Ashworth, from Rochdale, was a VIP guest at the Legoland Discovery Centre in Manchester for the launch of the new 4D movie 'The Lego Movie 4D A New...
Two Rochdale teams became Greater Manchester champions at the Greater Manchester School Games: Oulder Hill Secondary School - Swimming Secondary Girls Rochdale Borough Team -...
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of Stephen Raymond Goldsworthy, 65, who died at his home address on Mosedale Road, Middleton on 12 March.
Rochdale Football Club has become the sole shareholder of the company that owns and manages Spotland stadium after the council relinquished its shares. The council was one of...
The five northern English core cities have signed a joint commitment with government to work collaboratively to ensure the full potential of a Northern Powerhouse is realised.
Gemma Schofield has received a suspended sentence and will have to pay back over £22,000 after being found guilty of falsely claiming benefits for four years.
Responding to Chancellor George Osborne’s eighth budget, Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader, said: “The Chancellor’s repeated claim that the Tories have a long-term economic plan...
Well-wishers have organised several fund raising events in aid of footballer Ellis Robinson who was left paralysed after a freak accident. Former Rochdale AFC academy player...
Date Published 16/03/2016
Further devolution to Greater Manchester, announced as part of the UK Government’s Budget, has been welcomed by Greater Manchester Leaders. A key feature of this fourth...
The Rotary Club of Middleton is dismayed that Social Services officers in Rochdale Council have failed to take up its offer of help to the lonely, isolated or elderly residents of...
South Street Nursery School is to close with effect from 31 August. Alternative provision will continue on the same site as part of Heybrook Community Primary School, where it is...
Antibiotic resistance in children with urinary infections is high and could render some antibiotics ineffective as first-line treatments, warns a study published by The BMJ.
Communicating the results of DNA tests has little or no impact on behaviour change, such as stopping smoking or increasing physical activity, finds a study published by The BMJ.
‘Making Your Mark’ Year 9 Drama for Year 7 Students Year 9 Drama spent several lessons preparing a short scripted performance titled ‘Making Your Mark’ for Year 7 Arts Award...
Date Published 15/03/2016
Our Bible Hour at 4:30pm on Sunday 20 March asks the question, "What is your hope for tomorrow?" The Bible Exhibition, which tours the UK every year, will be on display at the...
Congratulations to our choir who came 1st in their category at Rochdale Music Festival. The children were fantastic and I am very proud of their achievements. Thanks, also goes to...
A huge well done to all the Oulder Hill students who have participated in the Rochdale Music Festival over the last couple of weeks. The students have been phenomenally...
Holy Week at St Andrew’ starts on Sunday, 20 March 20, Palm Sunday, with our 9.30am Sung Eucharist and procession with palms, followed at 11.30am and 12.30pm by Holy...
A father from Heywood whose son has autism is running the Manchester 10k to raise money for the charity which supports him.
Crimble Hall will be opening its much-loved Secret Garden this Easter weekend, which celebrates the beginning of its outdoor eating and drinking season.
National Grid will begin work this month to dismantle the remaining gasholder at its site at Church Street, Rochdale. It follows the removal of two other gasholders at the...
One of Middleton’s most important historic buildings has been given a makeover, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Rochdale Borough Council.
