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Adam Earnshaw, 12, won the North West Region 32.5KG Minors Schoolboy title for Hamer Boxing Club with an unanimous points victory over Wes Holding of Leigh ABC at The Light House...
Date Published 26/05/2015
Syed Shahruf Ali, 12, of Hamer Amateur Boxing Club, progressed to the national Class A 35.5kg semi-finals with four enthralling victories. His first win came at The Light...
The East Lancs riders have been very busy and prominent over the last week in both road races and time trials. The Club was well represented in the 3rd/4th Category Richmond...
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for a referendum on EU membership to take place at the earliest opportunity, and no later than 2016, to head off the creeping uncertainty which...
Milnrow Band came second in the All England Masters International Brass Band Championship at The Lighthouse Theatre Kettering on Sunday 24 May 2015, picking up £1,500 and the BBC...
Date Published 25/05/2015
Two vulnerable under-age girls were plied with booze and drugs by older men bent on taking advantage of them to have sex, a court has been told. The girls — one 13, the other...
Springfield Park JFC under 11s beat arch rivals Soccer Village Green under 11s in a thrilling cup final at Heywood sports Village mini soccer league on Sunday morning (24 May).
Norden are through to the second round of the Lancashire Cricket Board knockout (supported by LWC Manchester) after beating Walshaw at Sycamore Road on Sunday. The Stags made a...
When Chris Hartley hammered a long six towards the ponds at Pole Lane a point had been secured by Norden in their CLL match against Unsworth. But one point was all they got as...
Saturday - Premiership: Heywood 198-5 (Bobby Cross 96), Littleborough 65 (Simon Dawson 6-20); Rochdale 117 (Umesh Karunaratne 6-37), Walsden 163-8 (Nick Barker 40);...
St Ann's Church, Belfield, celebrated Pentecost on Sunday 24 May with a special cake. Fr Graham Lindley, Parish Priest - St Ann, Belfield: said: "Some of the Sunday School...
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk is backing Liz Kendall in the Labour leadership contest. Mr Danczuk said: "I'm backing Liz because she's the candidate that David Cameron most fears...
The Littleborough Arts Festival is currently accepting entries for this year’s art exhibition and photographic competition. Entry forms for the competition can be downloaded...
Rochdale RSPCA volunteer Barbara Grindrod, 61, is set to raise money for the RSPCA animal centre by completing a 23-mile canal walk.
Ellenroad Engine House is looking for anyone who can spare a couple of hours a month to ensure it can continue to run smoothly. The museum opened in 1985 to ensure the...
To celebrate Pentecost (Whit Sunday, May 24) Littleborough Churches held their annual Whit Walk. St Andrew's walked from Dearnley to Hare Hill Park, Littleborough, complete...
Date Published 24/05/2015
Simon Danczuk has caused a storm of protest by posting a tweet condemned as "sexist" by critics. Mr Danczuk posted: "People often ask what attracted me to the gorgeous 34E...
The future of one of the last surviving powerhouses of the industrial revolution in the north of England is under threat after an unexpected demand for £7,000 per annum from...
Spotland and Falinge Area Forum saw a large turnout on Thursday 21 May. Not since the debate over Ding Quarry had attendance been so high, and the reason for this was just as...
Rugby league fans are being encouraged to take to the streets this summer to celebrate the 120th anniversary of a very special sporting revolution. From 19 July to 24 July,...
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum has been recognised as a top-performing attraction as reviewed by travellers.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, is challenging people to give up their convenience lifestyle and ditch pre-packed sandwiches, ready meals...
Date Published 23/05/2015
Sehar and Komal from Upper KS2 were awarded a trophy for their public speaking in the Rochdale Music and Arts Festival. They were presented the trophy in a ceremony at the Town...
Inspector Niall Pawson... Our priorities remain with domestic abuse victims whereby our specialised team within the public sector reform offer reassurance and assistance to...
Date Published 22/05/2015
The CLA has strengthened its team in the North of England with the appointment of a new rural adviser. Libby Bateman joins the CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and...
Musicians from Rochdale Music Service’s Junior and Youth Wind Bands are celebrating after winning gold and platinum respectively at the recent National Concert Band Festival, held...
More than 50 electricity poles and four kilometres of overhead power lines will be removed as part of a £1.75m upgrade project in Rochdale. This week the region’s power network...
Inspector Michelle Hughes... Priorities for us this week is to continue our support to victims of domestic violence and aim to reduce burglaries and vehicle crimes.
Market Place, Middleton (B6189) From 9.30am until 3.30pm on 24 May 2015 only Minor impact, delays possible. Promoter: United Utilities Traffic control: Temporary Signals on...
Engineering work is taking place on 31 May between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge/Moston closing the line. Buses replace trains between Manchester Victoria and...