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Jessica Leyden made history on Sunday 11 August in Lithuania, when she won Britain's first gold medal of all-time in the women's single scull at the World Junior Championships....
Date Published 12/08/2013
Every football pitch around the globe should adopt a universal standard of emergency medical care, along the lines set out by FIFA, to curb the potential for serious injuries and...
Over 50 children took part in the free Rochdale Exchange shopping centre's Kids Club.
Police have issued the image of a man after he absconded from prison. Jordan Bailey (26/04/1993) is wanted after he absconded from HMP Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institute on...
A code of practice on the use of surveillance cameras by bodies such as local authorities and police forces has come into effect in England and Wales.
Wages in the UK have seen one of the largest falls in the European Union during the economic downturn, according to official figures.
Thornham Cricket Club has secured £50,000 of National Lottery funding towards the creation of a new multi-functional building that will incorporate changing rooms, toilets and...
Cycling in Greater Manchester has been given a £20 million boost from the Government’s Cycle City Ambition Grant as part of a national bid to get more people on bikes.
Hornets are loving being back at Spotland, a fine win against Gateshead Thunder today makes it three in a row at home. Langley lead the way with four tries and half way through...
Date Published 11/08/2013
In a match reduced to 30 overs per side Lancashire disabled were denied a roses victory by rain at Blackrod CC.
Hopwood Hall College has been working with Oldham based ACORN Treatment and Housing running a series of short courses designed to help the organisation’s clients develop skills...
Eligible homes across the borough are being targeted for free or part-funded home improvements like boiler replacements, solid wall insulation or loft and cavity wall insulation...
Dale boss Keith Hill was left fuming with referee Seb Stockbridge after the rookie official sent skipper Peter Cavanagh off after just seven minutes. ‘Cav’ saw a straight red card...
For the month of August, a nine hole crazy golf course has been installed over two levels of the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre.
Date Published 10/08/2013
Rochdale Town Hall opened its doors this afternoon as locals and visitors to the town were given a tour of the magnificent Grade 1 listed building. The tour started at 1:30pm...
As a budding young journalist, 23-year-old Amy Westlake has always had a love of writing. Amy said: “I’ve always liked writing, it was something that I’d always liked doing and...
Dale are back on the road today as they head to the Pirelli Stadium to face Burton Albion. It’s the second away trip of the week following Tuesday night’s encounter against...
A fund-raising event to support 16-year-old Olayinka Olatunde, her mum and two teenage brothers in their campaign to remain in the UK is taking place on Sunday 18 August.
Live music nights are becoming a thing of the past with only two being held regularly in Rochdale town centre. The Flying Horse Hotel and The Koko Lounge are two places that...
Members of an organised crime gang who masterminded a scam to help drivers escape motoring convictions were sentenced today, Friday, 9 August 2013.
Date Published 09/08/2013
Greater Manchester Police has become the first Force in the UK to launch an Android mobile phone app. The launch follows the iPhone app which was launched in January this year.
An 18-year-old male from the Heywood has been arrested and charged today in connection with a racially/religiously aggravated offence under Section 4 of the Public Order Act...
Rochdale’s MP, Simon Danczuk, is inviting local people to join him in regular political debate sessions over cake and coffee. Simon Danczuk said that he wanted to give...
Crain Fisher & Paul Walis held their annual sponsored white collar boxing event. Once again the event was a sell out at Milnrow Soccer Village on Friday 2 August 2013.
The venues for the first Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival have been announced. Five venues will be hosting over 40 live events during the celebration of literature, drama,...
Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has welcomed proposals to strengthen sentencing powers against dog owners who allow their pets to kill.
Ruth Walczak has been selected as part of the GB Rowing Team for the World Championships in Chungju, Korea later this month. The eight-day regatta takes place from 25 August...
Mayfield NWML Team went to Blackbrook with eight lads under the age of 20 and stood up well. Mayfield started slowly and were playing up a slope that even the Blackbrook side...
Nutters restaurant has celebrated its 20th birthday after originally opening in 1993. On Saturday 3 August 2013, the restaurant hosted a kaleidoscope-themed birthday party to...
Government planning proposals to simplify the process of converting agricultural buildings into homes is a much-needed boost for the North’s rural economy, says the CLA in the...