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A new young people’s reading group has been set up in Heywood Library for people aged 11 and above. The group will meet up to discuss their favourite reads, in all forms and...
Date Published 20/06/2014
Independent of the Year is an opportunity to celebrate the best Independents on the UK High Streets and the hunt is under way to find out who should represent Rochdale in the...
Shoppers in Rochdale picked up safeguarding tips as activities to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day took place this week. Staff from organisations including the Council, the...
A major project to cut congestion and improve journey times on parts of the M60 and M62 around Greater Manchester is on track to start next month, following the appointment of the...
Home-builder Taylor Wimpey will present revised plans for the proposed development in Middleton at a second public exhibition on Thursday 26 June. The developer began...
The Ox and Plough pub in Littleborough will be running a fundraiser on Sunday (22 June) to help raise funds for the funeral costs of a woman who died suddenly. Cath Clarke,...
Intelligence suggests a link between major sporting tournaments and a rise in reports of domestic violence and this campaign aims to highlight its devastating...
Local UKIP MEP Paul Nuttall has voiced his support for mandatory custodial terms for people convicted twice of possessing a knife. "I am pleased that Parliament has given its...
The Rochdale branch of the NSPCC held its tenth annual “Ascot at Nutters” event yesterday (Thursday 19 June). The event was attended by 150 supporters of the NSPCC with ladies...
Residents in Castleton are unhappy about plans that have been put in to Rochdale Council to change the Castleton Hotel into a residential care facility for 16-18 year...
Date Published 19/06/2014
It’s only right that I start by addressing the negative headlines of the last week. It’s well known by now that my first wife spoke to the tabloids to say I’d taken recreational...
Detectives investigating an armed robbery in Heywood are appealing for the public’s help to trace the getaway car. It happened at about 3.00pm on Thursday 12 June 2014, when...
Pupils at St Cuthbert’s have raised over £1,500 for the Caritas St Joseph’s Penny Appeal, the main charity supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. The school’s...
Date Published 18/06/2014
Three new directors will form an executive board at Rochdale Hornets "to drive the club forward". The club says the move shows the ambition of the Championship club and sends out...
The Eco-School Council from St John with St Michael CE Primary School in Shawforth has been busy at a local garden centre. The Eco warriors received £200 from The Royal...
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man responsible for the death of Robert Hart. Robert, 26, died last Wednesday...
Springhill Hospice is making changes to the event formerly known as the ‘Midnight Walk’. The walk is now known as the ‘Pyjama Parade’, which will help raise money for the...
A group of concerned citizens held its first face-to-face meeting last night (17 June) to discuss plans for the regeneration of Rochdale Town Centre and exchange ideas with each...
Consumers are being urged to ditch urban myths and misconceptions about British manufacturing after research showed that three quarters (74%) mistakenly believe that the UK used...
Congratulations go to Year 5 who have been selected for the final round of the Primary Engineer National Finals 2014, which is due to take place on Thursday 3 July at Smithills...
A big thank you to everyone in Wardle for supporting the Christian Aid Appeal. This year we collected a magnificent £884.45, well over £900 if gift aid is then included. This...
A man has been charged after a suspect package was left outside a benefits office in Middleton. William Harkin (born 30/04/1960) of Hopwood Road, Middleton has been charged...
Hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technician and make-up students came out tops at the recent Greater Manchester Colleges inter-skills competition. The students participated...
Kate Garside, 34, from Norden, who studies graphic design, has designed a new logo for the markets, having won a competition run by Middleton Town Centre Management. Kate...
The Pedigree Jazz Band returned to Castleton with co-leaders Chris Walker (clarinet) and Roger Marks (trombone) presenting their ‘Tribute to Trad Jazz’ show in tandem with...
Shoppers in the North West are being asked to celebrate their high streets after a new report revealed increasing optimism and the growing popularity of ‘click-and-collect’...
NHS prescription charges have been described as unfair, illogical and inconsistent. In an article published on bmj.com, John Appleby, Chief Economist at the King’s Fund assesses...
Researchers have found that people with very low levels of vitamin D appear to be at higher risk of death from all causes (including cancer) and say that vitamin D could play an...
Invitation to modern mammography screening may reduce deaths from breast cancer by about 28%, suggests a study from Norway published on bmj.com. This means that for every 10,000...
Rotary Club of Heywood members, distinguished guests and friends went to the Broadfield Hotel in Rochdale to celebrate the club’s 81st birthday. Members of the Rotary Club...
