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Rochdale and Oldham Councils have held talks to discuss an amalgamation of council services. The meeting, which took took place last week at Rochdale Town Hall, was described by...
Date Published 03/04/2010
On average every year over 70 people are killed and 250,000 are injured carrying out DIY jobs. This Easter weekend Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are warning, ‘Don't...
Date Published 02/04/2010
People in the Borough of Rochdale believe anti-social behaviour is worse in the borough than other parts of the country. A so-called quality of life scorecard published by the...
The Government must provide assurances lives will not be put at risk and public safety compromised under plans to move all 999 emergency fire calls from Greater Manchester to...
Police officers across Greater Manchester are stepping up activity to tackle the anticipated rise in anti-social behaviour over the Easter school holidays. There will be...
Passengers in Greater Manchester are advised to expect disruption to public transport during the planned industrial action by railway workers next week. The RMT union is...
Date Published 31/03/2010
Un-Convention have teamed up with the creators of iconic indie-rock footwear, Converse, to search for 300 of the UK’s most promising creative minds. Winning applicants will be...
New figures reveal ‘healthcare lottery’ facing men with prostate cancer in the North West A man’s chances of dying from prostate cancer – the most common cancer in men – vary...
Families in Greater Manchester feeling the pinch this Easter are turning to local attractions to treat the family during the school holidays, according to a survey by System One...
Robbers burst into a Rochdale home and threatened a man and his wife before stealing a car. At 3am on Tuesday 30 March 2010, two men smashed the glass panel at the front door of...
Could you help to save a life? The North West Ambulance Service is recruiting volunteers to learn vital skills that could be the difference between life and death. In many...
Date Published 30/03/2010
Anyone claiming benefits or on a low income in the Borough can cash in on 50p for every £1 they put away, as part of the Government drive to encourage people to save. It is...
All 10 Greater Manchester local authorities have today agreed to submit a scheme to the Government for the creation of a new authority. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority...
Date Published 29/03/2010
Residents in the borough are getting a stern reminder to lock windows and doors to keep burglars out. Between 1 April and 20 June 2009, there were 456 reports of burglary in...
Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies played a key role in ensuring that crooked carrots and curvy cucumbers can be sold in shops. Mr Davis says he helped to vote down a bid by...
A ground-breaking three-year financial deal which put more bobbies on the beat in Rochdale is being threatened by the Government. Council leader Irene Davidson will sign a...
Rochdale Borough Council is wasting yet more council taxpayers’ money by charging itself for parking permits. Prompted by a post on the Rochdale Online Forum by Firgrove...
It was no surprise that the centrepiece of the Rochdale Music Society’s concert in the Heywood Civic Centre on Saturday March 27 was a work by Charles Villiers Stanford, the 19th...
Date Published 28/03/2010
The Pennine Acute Trust, which runs Rochdale Infirmary, North Manchester General, Fairfield Hospital and the Royal Oldham, has defended itself against claims it should be...
Date Published 27/03/2010
The outstanding achievements and dedication of local foster carers was recognised this week, at a special awards ceremony to thank all carers for their hard work. Foster carers...
The young people of Heywood were treated to something different to do today (27 March 2010) as a grassy area of Lytham Drive was transformed into a junior assault course.
Nine head teachers from local schools travelled to South Africa on a four-star, £16,000 junket paid for by the taxpayer, it emerged on Monday. The five-day jaunt to Cape Town,...
Date Published 26/03/2010
A new report published today sets out a radical transformation to the way public services will be delivered in future. Budget 2010 set out how key public service priorities will...
Date Published 25/03/2010
Council chiefs are celebrating after winning a windfall following a VAT rebate. The Government had been threatened with High Court action by local authorities over accusations...
Heywood & Middleton MP, Jim Dobbin, has contacted Rochdale Online to defend himself and issue clarification following the BBC report accusing him of breaching parliamentary rules...
Date Published 24/03/2010
A security guard was robbed at knifepoint outside a supermarket in Heywood. The G4S guard was leaving the Morrison's store on Dawson Street at about 6.25pm on 20 March 2010 when...
Date Published 23/03/2010
Greater Manchester Police has launched a drive to hunt down people wanted for car crime and burglary. Officers are asking for the public's help in tracking down suspects who...
One minute David Cameron is the “heir to Blair” the next he is promising to emulate Thatcher. She destroyed our mining communities and introduced the poll tax where a family of...
Schools and colleges in the borough have been asked to nominate their most outstanding students for the Aimhigher Greater Manchester Awards 2010. Aimhigher works with young...
The Rochdale Feel Good Festival will return this summer, with organisers promising something bigger and better than ever. The celebration of entertainment, food and culture, now...
