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North West regional boxing champion Harrison Wright came third in the National School’s Championships and he can’t wait to be back in the ring. Harrison, who attends Whitworth...
Date Published 28/06/2024
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Vegan Riverside Market, Eid Extravaganza, Wine tasting, Bottomless afternoon tea, live music in various locations, Summer...
Date Published 27/06/2024
Heaton Park is set to host a highly anticipated nature festival which is returning this weekend. The Manchester Festival of Nature (MFoN) offers a unique opportunity for the...
A Heywood man has been jailed for life for the brutal murder of a 75-year-old man - his mum's former partner, in an attack in January last year.
A week-long strike of bus drivers, set to affect thousands of Greater Manchester’s elderly and disabled residents, has been called off.
A father from Heywood is gearing up to conquer Scafell Pike, England’s tallest peak, to raise crucial funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
A new flamingo shelter, meerkat building and cattery will all be built as part of an agricultural expansion at Hopwood Hall College.
Volunteers have expressed frustration after more acts of “mindless” vandalism in Middleton - probably affecting the upcoming North West in Bloom next month. Members of Middleton...
Greater Manchester Police has announced that its response times are among the best in the country - responding to emergencies and picking up the phone faster than before.
A teenager has been arrested after police concluded a positive roadside drug test, as part of a crackdown on dangerous driving in the borough.
Date Published 26/06/2024
The Met Office has confirmed that today (Wednesday 26 June) will see the peak of the current high temperatures in Rochdale and surrounding areas, before things cool off with...
Firefighters faced a challenging operation after a large fire erupted at an industrial estate in Rochdale over the weekend.
Rochdale Harriers & AC embarked on an extraordinary challenge over the weekend, running the entire 268-mile length of the Pennine Way from Kirk Yetholm to Edale.
Information on current and forthcoming roadworks planned to take place across the borough.
Date Published 25/06/2024
Keith died peacefully on 19th June 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones, aged 86 years.
Mayfield travelled with a strong squad on Saturday to face Siddal and a great game was in the offing. Jordan Parr took the kick off to start the game and a wicked bounce caught...
Police officers in Middleton have seized more than £60,000 worth of Class A and Class B drugs in the last few months.
This week, vandals have destroyed Middleton Gardens in the town centre and set fires to sections of King George’s Park in Moorclose. Local councillor Dylan Williams said this...
Date Published 24/06/2024
This time four months ago, Rochdale was going into a by-election without a Labour candidate actually standing. Now, Rochdale-born political journalist Paul Waugh is running as...
In Loving Memory of Paul Tomlin, with heavy hearts. We invite you to join us in bidding farewell to our beloved Paul Tomlin who passed away too soon at the age of 34, with...
Greater Manchester’s first learning disability peer support workers have been recruited to improve care for some of the area’s most vulnerable people.
Rochdale-run comedy show Ace Lips Comedy has celebrated a significant milestone by hosting two solo shows, made possible by generous funding.
Date Published 23/06/2024
A gifted teenager is making significant strides in the competitive dance scene, securing second place at a national streetdance championships qualifier.
Mind Rochdale is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Philip Bramson.
Applications are now open for local community groups and charities to apply for a share of £5m funding from Co-op’s Local Community Fund.
Date Published 22/06/2024
New local rock band Atlas, who formed last year while at secondary school have been awarded a slot on the main stage at this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
A Rochdale hairstylist has been listed in the UK top 50 for two separate awards, as part of the 2024 UK Hair and Beauty Awards.
This was an all-star trio of international musicians: two clarinettists and a pianist. Johanna Leung is a Manchester-based clarinettist with a master’s from the RNCM and Clarice...
Date Published 21/06/2024
Andy Burnham has confirmed plans are in place to bring Metrolink trams to Stockport and extend services to Middleton and Heywood.
Residents who say they’ve been plagued by traffic problems for years fear they will have further issues now plans for almost 200 more homes have been given the green light.
