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This week is the fifth annual Bees’ Needs Week, highlighting what you can do at home to help our favourite pollinators.
Date Published 14/07/2020
New regulations to allow a building’s change of use without applying for planning permission have been announced by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
Planners have given the go-ahead for two separate developments which will bring a further 89 properties to Langley, in Middleton.
A new initiative to encourage more people to take up sign language and Makaton as an extra language and skill, will be taking place at Rochdale Central Library.
Face coverings will have to be worn in England’s shops and supermarkets from 24 July, health secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce today (Tuesday 14 July).
After more than 10 years of fundraising, a project by Rotary Club of Middleton to bring irrigation to Kajuki in Kenya has come to a successful conclusion. Kajuki is a parish in...
Date Published 13/07/2020
A new ‘request and collect’ service has launched at selected library branches across the borough. Starting on Monday July 13, library customers will be able to borrow books in a...
The principal of Hopwood Hall College has been appointed to join the board of Rochdale Development Agency.
More people can now attend funerals held in the Rochdale borough, as of Thursday (9 July).
Restaurants and other establishments serving food for on-premises consumption can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry...
As the impact of the coronavirus leaves many with financial concerns, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) warns the public to remain vigilant to fraudsters who use this time of...
Returning to business as usual after the Coronavirus pandemic won’t be enough to address the challenges of the future, warns Sir James Bevan, chief executive of the Environment...
Anita Lewis, who runs the Half Acre House residential care home in Rochdale, has appeared on an episode of the Leaders Council’s podcast alongside its chair, Lord Blunkett.
Date Published 12/07/2020
Bev Yarwood has been named as Rotary Club of Middleton’s new president. Bev took the reins during an online ceremony via Zoom on Monday 29 June, taking over from the 2019-2020...
A leading suicide prevention charity has launched a digital service to provide online care plans for vulnerable young people across the UK.
Spotland and Falinge community volunteers got together again to provide afternoon tea to 90 local residents over the last week.
Date Published 11/07/2020
As lockdown has eased, local volunteers, including members of ‘The Friends of Hopwood Hall Estate’ met at historic Grade II* listed Hopwood Hall in Middleton, to enjoy a workshop...
Performing arts can now take place outdoors from today, Saturday 11 July with a socially distanced audience present.
Recreational team sports will be permitted to begin returning outdoors from today (Saturday 11 July).
Now in its 10th year, this year’s Doggy Dash for Life will be a virtual event on Saturday 1 August. The sponsored dog walk is a fun family event which usually takes place at...
As it prepares to re-open its doors to the public for the first time since March, Castleton Health and Leisure Centre has spent the Covid-19 lockdown period being refurbished with...
Date Published 10/07/2020
Former parish priest of Littleborough’s St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Father Arthur Neary has peacefully died at the age of 74, on Friday 3 July.
The toppling of slave trader Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol – and subsequent dunk in the city’s harbour – has sparked an angry debate about the nation’s monuments.
Captain Sean Penkywicz, club captain Shaun Ainscough and Callum Marriott have signed contract extensions with Rochdale Hornets which will see them all stay at the club for the...
Gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities have been given the green light to reopen from 25 July, ensuring millions of people can get back into more sport and fitness activities.
New proposals ‘which could save billions’ have been drawn up for a new and fully integrated high-speed station development at Manchester Piccadilly Station.
A new panel of young professionals will give their perspective on plans for the coronavirus recovery across Greater Manchester, with a special focus on infrastructure and...
Beauty salons, nail bars, tattoo and massage studios, physical therapy businesses and spas across England will be able to reopen from Monday 13 July.
A local councillor has received a special award from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for his voluntary work during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Date Published 09/07/2020
Rochdale private school Beech House has been shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year 2020 awards. Founded in 1850, the school is an independent co-educational school...
