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Springhill Hospice founder and president, Margaret Geoghegan MBE has passed away at the age of 99.
Date Published 17/05/2023
Clare Hammond has played for the Rochdale Music Society on two previous occasions and each time left an abiding impression of being a pianist of consummate artistry and skill.
This year's Dale-Con event is shaping up to be the biggest one yet with actors, movie props, cars from the films and even a team of wrestlers battling it out in a ring to be...
A dog has been shot by police in Rochdale after a man tried to use it against police responding to an incident on Tuesday night (16 May). Police were called to a concern for...
The Avenue Football Club clubhouse was destroyed after a fire on Sunday night (14 May). The clubhouse, based at Heywood Sports Village, has been burnt out, causing the small...
One of the world’s strongest men – from Rochdale – has been crowned one of England’s Strongest Disabled Men.
The Rochdale Nationwide Building Society has become one of 10 branches across Greater Manchester to pilot a new support service for customers with communication difficulties.
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 16/05/2023
A new drive-thru Starbucks could be coming to a popular Rochdale retail park. The coffee giant has plans for a new outlet at Sandbrook Retail Park – already home to big names...
The Royal British Legion is recruiting for a new Poppy Appeal organiser for Heywood after the previous one recently stepped down.
Local military veterans are once again hosting a mammoth challenge: walking 45 miles from Rochdale to Blackpool with the aim of raising £10,000. Get Together After Serving CIC is...
The Vita Group in Middleton has won four Interzum awards in recognition of its market-leading sustainable foam technologies including the prestigious ‘Best of the Best Award’.
Ahead of this Mental Health Awareness Week, former England goalkeeper David Seaman has teamed up with the Environment Agency and a local angling organisation in a new campaign to...
A rugby programme from Rochdale Mayfield is underway in local schools. Building the Future is about providing a fun, engaging environment to introduce children from the borough’s...
A new Northern timetable comes into effect this Sunday (21 May). Whilst the overwhelming majority of services remain ‘as is’, the train operator is urging people that make...
A residents group has hit out at plans for a new play park in an area of Middleton blighted by anti-social behaviour. The proposals could see a play area – boasting new pieces...
Hare Hill House in Littleborough was originally the home of four generations of the Newall family from 1775 until the 1900s, a family which played a significant role in the...
Date Published 15/05/2023
A scheme to welcome breastfeeding in the Rochdale borough has relaunched, with over 50 venues already signed up as a breastfeeding-friendly place.
For the first time ever, patients who need medication for seven common conditions including earache, sore throat, or urinary tract infections, will be able to get some...
A planned scheme to install concrete central reservation barriers on the M62 has been scrapped.
A groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind, cancer awareness-raising event was held at Rochdale Football Club as part of a new drive to combat an issue that directly affects more than...
This year’s Blackstone Edge Fell Race on 24 May will be the last for long-time organiser Kev Shand.
The Paolucci family have raised over £13,000 for Springhill Hospice with a series of fundraising efforts.
Students at Rochdale’s Brownhill Learning Community recently took part in a ‘Bedroom to Cell Room’ teambuilding activity. The workshops are designed to educate young people,...
After landing fourth place at their first-ever Crufts Dog Show earlier this year, Darcie Fleming and Domino have already gained enough points to appear at next year’s prestigious...
There has been a thankful resurgence of interest in choirs since the pandemic lockdowns: rock choirs, gospel choirs, Coronation cathedral choirs.
Date Published 14/05/2023
11-year-old Isla-Rose Goodfellow - Great Britain World Championship squad member representing The Dojo Karate Centre - won a silver medal at the Midlands Martial Arts Competition...
Fashion retailer Boohoo recently supported girls from five high schools – including Wardle Academy – by providing prom dresses to those who might not have had a dress for the...
Before the art gallery at Touchstones in Rochdale closes its doors for redevelopment, its last two exhibitions will be held between June and August.
Date Published 13/05/2023
The annual family fishing day at Rochdale Walton Angling Society drew more than 200 people to Healey Dell on 29 April.
