You are Here: Home » News » News Search
Welcome to the News Search.
You can browse through our news archive using the list below or use the following search form.
2944 Article(s) Found
The local RSPCA fears it is being targeted, as yet another one of their charity shops have been broken into - the third in just five days. The thieves broke into the Middleton...
Date Published 01/12/2017
Middleton dancers Mia Linnik-Holden and Andrei Toader have retained their Junior Ballroom champion title for the second year running after performing at the British Nationals in...
Date Published 28/11/2017
Langley Theatre Workshop is in need of young male actors aged 13+ to take part in the London National Theatre ‘Connections’ project.
Date Published 21/11/2017
Middleton Gardens were transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday (18 November) for the annual Christmas Lights Switch On.
A body of a man has been found at an address in Boarshaw.
Members of East Middleton Ward have passed a resolution asking for the Leader of the Council, Councillor Richard Farnell, to be suspended.
Date Published 15/11/2017
The Planning and Licensing Committee unanimously refused to grant planning for a 16-bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) on Long Street on Tuesday (14 November).
Planning permission for a 71-home development on a vacant Middleton brownfield site was unanimously granted by the Planning and Licensing Committee on Tuesday (14 November).
All bikers and members of the community are being asked to support a memorial ride for Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington on 6 January 2018.
Date Published 02/11/2017
This year’s Halloween Heritage Trail encompassed a new route and new tales about Middleton - both historical and spooky.
Date Published 01/11/2017
Green flags were raised in eight parks and green spaces across the borough on Tuesday (31 October).
1st Middleton St Leonard’s Scout and Explorer groups paid their respects in Belgium and France over the last weekend of October with a trip to Ypres and Passchendaele.
Date Published 31/10/2017
Urban music artist Kris Evans' debut single 'N.U.M.B' has been nominated for 'Best Unsigned Single' in the 2017 Best of British 'Unsigned Music Awards'. 'N.U.M.B', which has...
Date Published 27/10/2017
The Eaton-Dykes family were announced as the winners of the Middleton in Bloom scarecrow contest on Tuesday (24 October) at Springvale Youth Centre.
Date Published 25/10/2017
Vandals broke into Hopwood Hall College in Middleton and caused damage to computer equipment used to teach courses at the Technology Centre on Thursday (19 October).
Date Published 23/10/2017
The path around bridge one in Wince Brook is no longer a boggy quagmire. The path was raised by around 10cm using treated timber boards and crushed stone.
Date Published 20/10/2017
The Heritage Film Group has finished shooting part of definitive documentary, ‘Edgar Wood – A Painted Veil’ at the Middletonian architect’s former home in Imperia, Italy.
Date Published 16/10/2017
Pharmacies across the borough of Rochdale are piloting a scheme to encourage young people to take advantage of postal chlamydia tests.
Date Published 13/10/2017
A number of cycling-friendly improvements have been made across the Rochdale Borough. In March this year, £750k external funding from TfGM for a continuous cycle route through...
Date Published 12/10/2017
A development of 248 houses is to be built at Willow Park in Langley, which formerly housed Langley Primary School until demolition following its closure in 2008.
Date Published 05/10/2017
Members of the public raised issues during the open forum at Middleton Township meeting on Thursday (28 September). Issues included college students smoking cannabis and...
Date Published 02/10/2017
After appearing before an independent panel, Middleton Councillor Chris Furlong has confirmed he has not been reselected to stand in the May 2018 local election.
Date Published 29/09/2017
There has been a mixed reaction to plans submitted by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) to build 26 houses on the land between Hazelhurst Drive and Tintern Road in Middleton.
Date Published 28/09/2017
Parkfield Primary School in Middleton has launched an eco project this month in conjunction with UK charity ‘Living Streets’ ambition of every child who can walking to school.
Councillor Chris Furlong has presented Springhill Hospice with a cheque for £625. Councillor Furlong said: “My family, like so many across the borough, have relied on the...
Date Published 25/09/2017
A book of remembrance has been opened at the Lighthouse Project Middleton following the death of long-standing staff member, Carole Sharples.
Date Published 22/09/2017
Despite the falling leaves on the trees, Middleton in Bloom remains flourishing as they prepare for a scarecrow contest in October.
Date Published 21/09/2017
Greater Manchester Police are investigating after a dead horse was found on Heywood Old Road in Middleton on Thursday (14 September) afternoon.
Date Published 18/09/2017
A closure order has been put in place at the end of Swinside Close in Middleton to allow for the demolition of a small row of adjacent houses.
Date Published 14/09/2017
Official employment figures show that the employment rate has continued to rise. There are now a record number of people in work, the highest level since records began in 1971.
Date Published 13/09/2017
