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Three relentless cyclists have managed to raise over £90,000 for charity after pedalling themselves from Littleborough to Italy in memory of a late friend.
Date Published 20/05/2024
A fun-filled family music festival is once again coming to Littleborough in just a few weeks’ time. Taking to the stage at this year’s Little Glastonboro will be headline act...
Date Published 19/05/2024
Margaret Ferguson and Jonathan Ellis are outstanding performers and regular visitors to Toad Lane Concerts at St Mary in the Baum, where they are always welcome.
A unique theatre production is coming to Rochdale Town Hall this half term and it’s completely free to attend. The production, Carried by the Wind, will be blowing into town on...
Date Published 18/05/2024
Punters were asked to vote on the name of a historic pub – and chose to return its original nostalgic name.
A big-hearted ten-year-old girl who did her own research on how to help the less fortunate has decided to cut off her hair and donate it to charity.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to improve Rochdale and Greater Manchester housing standards, after it emerged that over 50,000 private-rented homes in...
Date Published 17/05/2024
The sailing club at Hollingworth Lake had a very busy weekend on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. On Saturday, the club hosted a North West Youth and Junior Travellers Event for...
Sam Butterworth and his side will be glad to put last week's game against West Hill behind them as they prepare for this weekend's contest in the NCL Premier Division. They...
Plans have been unveiled for a new, high-speed electric train service connecting Rochdale to London by 2027. This innovative project, led by FirstGroup, aims to revolutionise...
The council has announced plans for a new pedestrian crossing on a busy town centre road, in a bid to make it safer.
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Peter Lyon Taylor. Loving father of James Taylor, devoted husband of Viv, and cherished brother of Anthony, Peter...
Victims of domestic abuse are being offered a new, specialised service aimed at improving access to crucial help and support.
Date Published 16/05/2024
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Lee Rigby and Scott Hetherington and Armed forces Memorial Ride, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Fireground Museum, Live music,...
The borough has welcomed its new mayor, Councillor Shakil Ahmed, who was sworn in at a ceremony at Rochdale Town Hall on Wednesday 15 May. Before passing on the mayoral chains to...
A multi-award-winning businessman has been honoured with the prestigious Business Leader of the Year award at the 2024 British Muslim Awards.
Wiith four big forwards missing this was always going to be a tough game for Mayfield. Up against the form side in the division they were second best on the day. There is no...
Local bands or solo artists can win a spot playing at this year’s Feel Good Festival, as the ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition opens for entries.
Broadband giant Openreach has urged people living and working in an area close to Middleton to get behind what they describe as an 'exciting' bid to bring ultrafast,...
The GEM Appeal and patron Denise Welch have presented a £48,000 cheque to the Willink Unit, to fund another year of crucial scientific research into specific metabolic diseases in...
Date Published 15/05/2024
A seminar aimed at helping people with depression and anxiety had a great turnout at Deeplish Community Centre.
The Workers Party will have the chance to make their presence known in Rochdale today when the full council meets for the first time since the local elections. George Galloway’s...
A three-year-old child and a dog were inside a car driven at 150mph in a high-speed police chase yesterday evening (Tuesday 14 May). The pursuit began on Bury New Road, Heywood...
Rochdale dancers had a spring in their step after securing five championship titles at the Endeavour Championships in Lincolnshire.
Date Published 14/05/2024
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
People in the Rochdale borough who have recently completed cancer treatment are being offered a specialised mindfulness course to help with the emotional and psychological side of...
Greater Manchester Police has “substantially improved” their response to victims of crime, after a recruitment surge led to more officers than ever before in GMP history.
A new children’s book by retired Rochdale head teacher Yvonne Weatherhead MBE has been published to help raise money for children affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Date Published 13/05/2024
Mark Thornton, 38, formerly of Heywood, has been sentenced to 27 years in jail, following a string of sex offences against a child under the age of 13, over a six-year period.
Birch Services is set to receive a £545,000 makeover following a cash injection from the government. The motorway services, between junctions 18 and 19 of the M62 has been named...