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Members of the public were given the rare chance to glimpse inside the historic 12th century Hopwood Hall manor home for the first time in over 30 years on the Heritage Open Day...
Date Published 10/09/2017
Funding has been approved to regenerate the path from Kirkway in Wince Brook, Middleton.
Date Published 25/08/2017
Middleton’s Pace Egg Play is set to feature in the last episode of BBC Four’s ‘Utopia: In Search of the Dream’ on Tuesday (22 August).
Date Published 20/08/2017
Following the first entry into the Royal Horticultural Society’s In Bloom contest, Middleton is feeling ‘very optimistic’ for their future in the competition.
Date Published 09/08/2017
Over 30 Middleton residents have objected to a planning application proposing a new takeaway on Market Place where the Exotic Spice restaurant used to be.
Date Published 19/07/2017
Police are hunting three men who threatened a couple with a knife before stealing their car. At around 11pm on Wednesday 12 November 2014, the victim and his wife returned to...
Date Published 18/11/2014
Middleton kick started the Christmas festivities this evening (Saturday 15 November) as hundreds of people gathered in the town centre to watch the Christmas lights being switched...
Date Published 15/11/2014
In the cause of transparency it is right that money spent on behalf of the taxpayer by MPs is published. It helps to explain the cost of providing a decent service to the 81,000...
Date Published 17/09/2012
A family from Middleton had a lucky escape after a chip pan ignited and engulfed their kitchen in flames.
Date Published 14/09/2012
A man was stamped on during a violent and unprovoked assault in Middleton. At about 10.15pm on Saturday 8 September 2012, a 38-year-old man, who was in a wooded area near to...
Date Published 10/09/2012
People have travelled from Prestwich, Whitefield and Wardle over the last three days to visit All Saints and Martyrs Church on Wood Street, Langley during Heritage Open Days....
Local MPs claimed close to £290,000 in expenses in just over a year, it has been revealed. New figures from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), set up...
Date Published 07/09/2012
A former pupil has transformed her old school from one “ruled by children” to an “outstanding” primary. Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Hibberts says she started at the old Hollin...
Date Published 06/09/2012
Employees of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), together with tenants, are busy planning for a mass-scale celebration this Saturday 8 September. RBH’s Mutual Celebration Day...
Date Published 05/09/2012
HMS Middleton (M34), the Royal Navy’s Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel came home to Portsmouth after a gruelling three years service in the Persian Gulf last Friday to a...
Date Published 04/09/2012
Following a fairly busy recess period we return to Westminster for two weeks before going into recess again for the party conference season.
Date Published 03/09/2012
The future education prospects for youngsters at Falinge Park and Wardle high schools are looking bright as both schools are set to benefit from £35 million Building Schools for...
A man has been jailed for the manslaughter of a man living in Rochdale. Aaron Ward (26/10/1983) of Burton Street, Middleton pleaded guilty to manslaughter at a previous...
There’s a great opportunity to visit one of the borough’s most historic areas next month as all four buildings that make up Middleton’s famous Golden Cluster offer free guided...
Date Published 28/08/2012
Young people from around the borough have been keeping busy over the summer holidays by doing their bit for charity and their local community. A group of 10 young people from...
The Middleton Rotary Club’s balloon race which took place at Middfest in July has announced the winner. 170 balloons were let off with tickets to be returned if found.
Cardinal Langley RC High School pupil Kevin Metzger won the Under 15 boy’s triple jump at the UK Athletics Championships.
Date Published 22/08/2012
I begin this week’s article with a tribute to my good friend and Labour stalwart John Orford who died last week. John was my constituency secretary during most of my time in...
Date Published 21/08/2012
A group of six unemployed young people from Rochdale have boosted their confidence and personal skills by completing an exciting twelve week development course.
Date Published 14/08/2012
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Middleton. Shortly before midday on Friday 10 August 2012, a red Renault Clio was involved in a...
Three people have been charged following a burglary in Middleton. Chad Sherwin (born 24/04/1989), of Kingswood Road, Middleton, is charged with handling stolen goods, Daniel...
Date Published 10/08/2012
Rochdale’s town centre parks have been given the official seal of approval at a green flag raising ceremony in the Memorial Gardens.
Date Published 09/08/2012
One of Middleton’s biggest dance talents has secured her place in the Street Dancer final after giving an amazing performance at the competition’s open auditions at the Printworks...
Date Published 08/08/2012
In a previous article, I mentioned the Remploy Factory based on the Heywood Distribution Park which contributes great skills to the Information Technology World. So far the...
Date Published 07/08/2012
Some familiar local faces in the world of arts and crafts are back as M24 Arts opens in Middleton. Formerly Rochdale Resource Centre, which was set up 23 years ago, has since...
Date Published 06/08/2012
