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Travellers illegally camped on private land across the borough would face jail under the Conservatives. The party has unveiled a package of measures that it claims would bolster...
Date Published 16/02/2010
The use of body scanners at UK airports may be unlawful, the Equality and Human Rights Commission warned today. Scanners already in place at Manchester and Heathrow may be...
The report on gritting and winter maintenance carried out by the Council shows that stocks were allowed to decline to “critically low amounts” and that the quality of salt was...
The regions transport leaders have welcomed the Northern Hub report, produced by Network Rail, which sets out a future for the city’s rail network and outlines the changes needed...
Over a hundred local residents aired their views about difficulties they face in accessing council services to a panel of senior council officers and decision makers at the...
Music-lovers were treated to an outstanding display of ripening performance talent by three young musicians from Chetham's School of Music at Heywood Civic Centre. 16-year old...
The number of families across the borough faced with losing their homes is falling quicker than other parts of Greater Manchester. Mortgage lenders launched 115 repossession...
A £2.8million eight-year blueprint for the future of Rochdale and Oldham Boroughs tackles challenges and grabs opportunities, according to the think tank behind it. Focussing on...
Mobile phone users, especially young people, are being encouraged to register their device with Immobilse.com. The latest British Crime Survey reveals that young people between...
Date Published 15/02/2010
Police are planning a crackdown on crime and disorder in Heywood Town Centre as part of an intense week of action. The week of action that will take place 8-15 March 2010 will...
Heywood’s Phoenix Centre is now home to two new NHS Dentists, as part of a £1.3 million investment by NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale to improve access to NHS dentistry in the...
Date Published 13/02/2010
Out-of-hours GP care for patients in Rochdale Borough is faring well despite fears of a national overnight cover crisis. According to information provided to Rochdale Online by...
Date Published 12/02/2010
Procedures have been tightened at Manchester Airport following two separate incidents of passenger planes colliding before take-off. Both incidents happened at the same spot at...
Date Published 11/02/2010
Journey times across Rochdale Borough have got better in the last two years, in line with the improvement seen in the rest of Greater Manchester, except Oldham. According to the...
Opportunistic car thieves have stolen 34 cars across Greater Manchester in the cold snaps since the start of this year. The vehicles were stolen in the early hours when drivers...
Following the snow and ice during December and January the Council had a huge number of complaints from local people and were forced to set up a review to investigate the failures...
In an historic vote, the European Parliament today (Thursday 11 February) rejected an agreement between EU governments and the USA that has allowed confidential data about British...
Rochdale Business Curry Club celebrated its first anniversary at Veenas, Heywood last night (Wednesday 10 February). Special guests on the night included the Mayor and Mayoress of...
New figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show that repossessions in the last three months of 2009 were down by 13 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and two...
A team of four new therapists have been brought in by local NHS provider Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Community Healthcare, to treat patients with low intensity mental health...
A scheme aimed at reducing accidents in the home among the under-fives is being supported Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) along with Homestart Rochdale Borough and the Royal...
Date Published 10/02/2010
People in the Borough who have difficulty getting out and about have benefited from two minibuses donated to charities and community organisations. Every year Greater Manchester...
BBC Radio Manchester is looking for couples to renew their wedding vows and share their stories - all in the spirit of the season of love. Actress Sally Lindsay (Coronation...
Police officers will wear name badges to make themselves more open and accountable to the public. All of Greater Manchester Police force’s 8,100 officers and 4,000 civilian...
Extending the smoking ban to beer gardens could be the final nail in the coffin for already struggling pubs, MPs are claiming. Shipley MP Philip Davies and Leeds North-West MP...
Potholes, created by freezing temperatures, have become a huge problem in the Borough and the Council has been working to identify and repair them, though the repairs that have...
Housing Minister John Healey has announced new practical help and protection for tenants in privately rented homes. The moves will help tenants find safer and better homes for...
Date Published 09/02/2010
The National Pandemic Flu Service (NPFS) is to be stood down from Thursday 11 February as the numbers of swine flu cases continue to fall across the country. GPs will now be the...
St Valentine’s Day brings the prospect of hearts, flowers, chocolates, romantic getaways – and a sexually transmitted infection! The Health Protection Agency North West is...
Health staff from NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Community Healthcare have been recognised for their commitment towards the UNICEF baby friendly initiative in the borough to...
