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The new Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Stephen Watson QPM, officially took up his new role yesterday (Monday 24 May).
Date Published 25/05/2021
A young man who was wanted by police was arrested - after bragging to his friends that he was currently wanted.
Planning permission is being sought to demolish a dilapidated bungalow overlooking Hollingworth Lake and replace it with two detached houses. Construction work began on 15 Lake...
Mayfield started the season with a home win on Saturday 22 May, taking the spoils against a spirited Waterhead side at the Mayfield Sports Centre.
The NHS in the North West has urged anyone currently eligible for a Covid vaccination, to book an appointment without delay.
As a result of bringing the former M&S on Yorkshire Street back into use, Councillor Rina Paolucci has called on the council to rethink its rising bollards on Baillie Street,...
Sunday’s racing at the Lake was not for the faint-hearted! The strong westerly breeze was at the top of the range for many and there quite a few capsizes. The winner of the day...
A developer has submitted plans for a ‘high quality’ apartment block in Heywood town centre. The four-storey building would be built on vacant brownfield land between Earl Street,...
Date Published 24/05/2021
The McDonalds distribution centre in Heywood was blockaded on Saturday (22 May) by protesters from Animal Rebellion who are demanding that McDonald’s commits to going fully...
More than 5,000 residents from across the borough of Rochdale received their first Covid-19 vaccination jab over the weekend at new vaccination clinics put in place to help stop...
Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have until 21 June 2021 to join the new online payment scheme to spread the cost of their deferred VAT.
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was attacked with a machete, leaving him needing surgery on his injuries. On Saturday afternoon the man,...
Rochdale Hornets survived a second-half comeback scare from Keighley Cougars to claim the two points on offer with a 43-36 victory at Cougar Park.
This is Councillor Sheerin's last column about his final few months as Mayor of Rochdale. Councillor Aasim Rashid and his wife, Rifit, were sworn into office during a ceremony at...
Date Published 23/05/2021
Anyone who has been required to work from home due to coronavirus - even for one day - and has increased costs, can claim tax relief from the government for 2021/22.
The first elevated helipad of its kind in the North West opens at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Pupils from three Rochdale primary schools have received a big thank you from RBH for the support they provided to RBH Independent Living Scheme tenants during the pandemic...
Over £1,000 has been given to the Motor Neurone Disease Association through a Tesco community grant after being nominated by students at Newhouse Academy.
An online Lego club has been keeping budding architects entertained during lockdown.
Date Published 22/05/2021
Throughout the 1980s, Yvonne Malik’s front door at 145 Walker Street in Middleton was a focal point for the local community, eventually making its way into the local public art...
If you’ve ever fancied a go at juggling or plate-spinning, Skylight Circus Arts is offering you the chance to try it for free during National Lottery Open Week next month.
The borough finally welcomed its new mayor this week, as Councillor Aasim Rashid was sworn in to office during a ceremony at Middleton Arena on Wednesday (19 May).
Date Published 21/05/2021
Rochdale Mayfield entertain local rivals Waterhead at the Mayfield Sports Centre on Saturday (22 May).
Rochdale’s posties raised around £1,700 for charity after delivering their rounds in fancy dress. Over 50 postmen and women donned costumes on Saturday (15 May) to raise funds...
Local residents are being asked what they think about plans to transform the former Central Retail Park site from a brownfield area into a thriving new town centre community.
More than 68,000 people in the Rochdale borough have now received their second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and over 118,000 people in the borough have also received at least one...
A new project is helping vulnerable people in Rochdale to break the cycle of homelessness and lead more secure and independent lives.
A new plan for Britain’s rail network was unveiled earlier this week (Thursday 20 May) by government, in what would be the biggest change to our railways for 25 years.
Rochdale’s MP, Tony Lloyd, delivered a hard-hitting speech in the House of Commons this week, highlighting shocking figures which show that Rochdale has one of the highest numbers...
A free six-month pilot course could help Greater Manchester’s self-employed get back on their feet after lockdown.