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Katie Hopkins, the Sun columnist and businesswoman, has been reported to the police for possible race hate crimes after being accused by Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk of equating men...
Date Published 29/03/2015
A memorial to Fusilier Lee Rigby has been unveiled in his home town of Middleton today (Sunday 29 March). A bronze drum, a plaque for Lee and a memorial wall, where other...
Prima Wind Quintet performed at Rochdale Parish Church yesterday (Saturday 28 March), as part of the lunchtime concerts series. The group, who are all students at the Royal...
A group of people interested in finding out the history of Middleton gathered yesterday (Saturday 28 March) to take part in a Discover Middleton guided walk. Starting at 11am,...
Two teams of local stroke survivors competed in a Walking football tournament yesterday (Saturday 28 March). Held at Heywood Sports Village, the tournament was the first of...
Children got ready for Easter yesterday (Saturday 28 March) at the Wheatsheaf Centre Kids Club. The club, which is held every month, gave children the opportunity to make...
This is my last letter from the 55th parliament of the United Kingdom, and it has been an enormous privilege to represent the people of Heywood & Middleton in Westminster, not to...
The Co-operative Bank says it is making a "significant improvement" after reducing its losses to £264.2m in 2014. In 2013, the Co-operative Bank uncovered huge losses and...
Date Published 28/03/2015
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has taken charge of an inquiry into the handling of an alleged incident involving Cyril Smith.
Nine-year-old Thomas Murray has been surprised by police in Middleton with a birthday present. Before Thomas left for school on Wednesday (25 March), PSCO Wild and PSCO Grimes...
Volunteers are needed to sign up for a new role with a charity looking to expand its support for people living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a little known...
St Aidan's Church, Sudden celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Sunday 22 March, with a special centenary service conducted by the Bishop of Manchester, the Right Reverend...
For this year’s Hospice to Hospice walk the fundraising team are hoping to see 300 walkers get involved and hope to raise £8,200. So far around 150 walkers have signed up. A...
Dominique Nash, 16, who was attacked by 33-year-old Joanne Higgs in Middleton last year, has stated that she is not a bully. Speaking to Rochdale Online, Dominique said: “I am...
Date Published 27/03/2015
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk favourited an explicit hardcore porn image - a young woman indulging in oral sex with a man - on Twitter. A Twitter user tweeted: “Have a look at what...
Sports journalist Jack Hammill has died at the age of 94. Born in 1920, Mr Hamill’s long career, which saw him cover Rochdale AFC for more than 60 years, began with him...
A family have been left distraught after arsonists set fire to their garden, destroying a children's trampoline. The attack, which happened at the family's home on Goldcraft...
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Sunday 30 March. The change will officially take place at 01:00 GMT so it is advised that you change your clocks before...
Inspector Michelle Hughes says: "It’s been a busy week again for Rochdale North Neighbourhood Team. We remain dedicated to support victims of domestic abuse and continue to tackle...
Students at Hopwood Hall College were treated to a special visit by Coronation Street actor Marc Anwar.
Rochdale Cenotaph has been chosen for the location of a beacon that will mark a very special Second World War anniversary in May.
Inspector Niall Pawson said: “Our priorities remain tackling burglaries and working closely with victims of domestic abuse offering reassurance and assistance ensuring victims get...
Winter Games- Sports City There were some great memories and experiences this week at the Greater Manchester Winter Games which took place at various sporting venue across...
Yearsley Group has revealed their special 60th 'diamond' liveried vehicle; both unit and trailer are bound to make a statement as they travel up and down the UK. The idea for...
The Prime Minister has refused to act on the growing number of asylum seekers being housed in Rochdale. The Prime minister was speaking in response to being challenged on the...
Rochdale Hornets have agreed a Friendship Partnership with the developing Thailand Rugby League. Rochdale Hornets Chairman Mark Wynn met with Thailand Rugby League CEO and...
Shoppers are being given the chance to win an original watercolour painting by an internationally acclaimed local artist Geoff Butterworth worth £500. Geoff is currently...
According to the latest UK Business Digital Index, over a million (23%) small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) still lack basic digital skills. The Index from Lloyds Bank, in...
Mrs Booth will be leaving us at the end of next week. She has been the class teacher in Class 2B. We wish her success in her chosen future venture and thank her for her hard work...
Date Published 26/03/2015
The family of Adam Nightingale, who died outside the Mucky Duck, have paid tribute to him. They said: "Adam was the nicest guy you could ever meet, he would do anything for...
