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An Ofsted report has revealed that staff at a privately-run children’s home shut themselves in an office as a youngster ran amok in the premises. They called for additional...
Date Published 23/03/2021
After five successful years brewing traditional ales and Belgian style beers, Rochdale’s Serious Brewing Company are launching their very first lager, Prisma.
A student at Whitworth Community High School has combined her interest in music and technology to develop a mobile phone app and win a school competition.
Eileen Farrington, who recently turned 80, has been made Honorary Vice President of Whitworth Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society (WAMDS), after more than 40 years of dedicated...
Bird lovers across the world are set to be disappointed, as Rochdale Council has announced that there will not be a live webcam stream of Rochdale’s famed peregrine falcons this...
The Rochdale District Freemasons have gone several extra miles to help those in need throughout the pandemic.
A Day of Reflection will be held across the UK on Tuesday, with a minute’s silence and a national doorstep vigil due to take place to mark the anniversary of the UK’s first...
Rochdale Infirmary has played a pivotal role in Greater Manchester over the last year. The Infirmary – part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group – stepped up to take on as many...
A National Day of Reflection is being held tomorrow (Tuesday 23 March), on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.
Date Published 22/03/2021
Rochdale-based Zen Internet has again finished top of the latest Which? broadband survey of the UK’s internet service providers. With an overall score of 70%, Zen was 8% clear...
Two men from Middleton have founded a new initiative to help Manchester’s homeless as they embark on becoming a registered charity.
Employers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support their employees in getting a test and self-isolating when needed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
An award-winning restaurant which closed its doors two years ago could be part-demolished and turned into a family home.
Schoolchildren at St James’ C of E Primary School in Wardle have created special cards and poems, thanking local community nurses and doctors for their efforts throughout the...
Rochdale came back from 2-0 down on Saturday (20 March) with three second half goals, but were denied three points against Peterborough when the visitors scored a penalty in the...
Date Published 21/03/2021
An ovarian cancer support charity is using a £30,115 grant to reach women in the North West of England, starting with a multilingual awareness campaign of the symptoms this month...
The annual Rochdale Science Extravaganza was a small event held virtually this year on Sunday (14 March), due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Two Heywood teenagers are aiming to raise £2,000 for the Planet Mercy charity by cycling 500km. Liam Hughes, 14, and Jack Smithies, 14, originally set out to cycle 300km in 20...
Social housing residents will be helped with improving their living conditions through a new government campaign. ‘Make Things Right’ will help residents raise complaints if they...
Date Published 20/03/2021
Imran Shafi, who grew up in Rochdale, was appointed as Queen’s Counsel (QC) on Monday 15 March.
Two rare species of geese have been spotted in the Rochdale borough, delighting local birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. In early March, a brent goose was spotted at...
Rochdale town centre’s haven of independent shops is set to receive a new identity as the Baillie Street Quarter.
Greater Manchester’s bid to take control over its bus network has passed the first hurdle after councillors in charge of scrutinising the plans pledged their support.
More than 83,000 people in the Rochdale borough have now received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, as of Friday (19 March).
Date Published 19/03/2021
Full planning permission for a 900-place secondary school in Middleton was granted yesterday (18 March) by Rochdale Council’s planning committee.
A Heywood salon that only opened its doors in December 2019 – then faced three national lockdowns – has been nominated for five UK Hair and Beauty Awards and two Social Media Hair...
Rochdale’s Sunrise Team has been named best ‘Public Sector Team’ at The Children and Young People Now Awards which showcase the very best work with children, young people and...
After 33 years of service to Rochdale Football Club, Rochdale AFC Community Trust manager Keith Hicks has retired from his role.
A Rochdale man has avoided jail after pleading guilty to several child sex charges at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday (16 March).
A shortage in the supply of the Covid-19 vaccine means no first doses will be given to the under 50s in April. It has been reported that the shipment of five million...
