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A mess of conflicting signs, worn-away road markings and bewildering road layouts, and that’s before you get out of the car. This is the harsh reality of ‘taking a break’ at many...
Date Published 12/08/2015
Open Letter To: Simon Danczuk MP; Liz Mc Innes MP; Councillor Richard Farnell, Head of Rochdale Labour Group; Councillor Andrew Kelly, Head of Rochdale Liberal Democrat Group;...
Police are warning Metrolink users to be wary of scammers tampering with ticket machines after a teenage girl was robbed at a tram stop.
The Chocolate Bar on Yorkshire Street in Rochdale Town Centre has closed. The bar, which opened in April, has closed due to a number of factors, including cost.
All at St Andrew’s are gearing up for one of the biggest events at the church in recent years when we stage two-day celebrations over the weekend of 26 and 27 September to mark...
Over a third (34%) of current students and graduates have said they based their university choice on student engagement levels and student satisfaction, according to a new study.
Recently, I asked questions in parliament about a democratic loophole which has allowed local government candidates to unfairly outspend their opponents by thousands of...
Gail Fawthorp has been charged with witness intimidation Fawthorp, 31/05/1962 of Ashfield Road, Rochdale was charged and due before Bury and Rochdale magistrates today,...
Tram connections through the city centre will be up and running for the bank holiday weekend and Manchester Pride festival.
A man was taken to hospital with a fractured leg after a motorbike accident on Roch Valley Way yesterday evening (Tuesday 11 August). Police were called just after 7:45pm to...
With the polls showing Jeremy Corbyn streets ahead in the Labour leadership contest, Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk caused outrage following an interview on LBC in which he suggested...
Saturated fats are not associated with an increased risk of death, heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes, finds a study published in The BMJ this week. However, the findings...
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with injuries today after a collision with a taxi. The crash happened at around 6.41am this morning (Tuesday 11 August) at the Long Street...
Date Published 11/08/2015
Local acts have been lined-up to play Rochdale Feel Good Festival’s Stage 2. The second outdoor music stage at the festival will feature local singers, dancers, bands and poets...
North West shoe repair company Shoemaster has signed a long-term lease at 66 Yorkshire Street in Rochdale town centre. Owner of Shoemaster, Chris Lesbirel, signed the lease...
The Springhill Hospice annual Hospice to Hospice sponsored walk, which saw 300 participants walking the 7.25 mile circular route via Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham, raised a...
Counsellors at Springhill Hospice have recorded a second CD of relaxation and meditation exercises. The first CD, which was recorded in 2013, proved to be popular with patients.
A service to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Victory over Japan Day is being held from 12 noon on Saturday 15 August in Middleton Memorial Gardens.
Residents across the borough can now access information on everything from jobs and housing to healthcare and counselling without leaving their neighbourhood following the launch...
Over 200 people in Whitworth turned up to a local protest on Sunday (9 August) in a bid to stop Rossendale Council selling two playing fields. Playing fields on John Street...
Date Published 10/08/2015
Heywood Councillor Peter Rush has stated that he is pleased to see Heywood Police Station open again. Following a successful open day event on Saturday (8 August), Councillor...
2015 marks the 50th anniversary of Greenbooth Reservoir. North of Heywood and close to Norden, the reservoir was officially opened in August 1965, after it was decided by the...
George McEwan (12/08/1974), of no fixed address, has been charged with assaulting two police officers during an incident on Friday (7 August) evening. Police were called to...
Jazz On A Sunday welcomed a previous winner of its Harry Cameron Memorial Trophy for Band Of The Year, North East based combo The Maine Street Jazzmen, back to Castleton and to...
Date Published 09/08/2015
Whitworth Historical Society held the first day of their open weekend on Saturday (8 August). Held at the Whitworth Heritage Museum, the event took a childhood theme and played...
Heywood Police Station held an open day on Saturday (8 August) as a way of inviting the community in to meet officers and tour the premises. Organised by PCSO Jodie Barlow, the...
The Middleton Craft and Food Market held their craft event on Saturday (8 August) and incorporated it with a family fun day. The event was organised to give somewhere for local...
St Clement Church held their annual summer fair on Saturday (8 August). The event included stalls, afternoon tea and cake and a raffle. Rev Karen Smeeton said: “It is one of...
Images of a man police would like to speak to after a woman was harassed on a Metrolink tram have been released. At around 7am on Friday 7 August 2015, a 35-year-old woman was...
Date Published 08/08/2015
Amjad Haq, from Wardleworth, was one of 37 people who took part in a sky dive organised to raise money for SKT Welfare’s Al Huda Hospital in Northern Syria that raised £36,402,12.
