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The Open Spaces Society, Britain’s oldest national conservation body, has slated the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for its sham consultation into...
Date Published 04/11/2016
Rochdale businesswoman Ruth Pringle who has worked to promote Small Business Saturday (SBS) since it launched in the UK in 2013 has won a special award for her voluntary work...
Government statistics on the Benefit Cap reveal that over a quarter of a million children have been affected by the Cap since it was introduced in April 2013. Additionally, the...
Know a little girl who aspires to become the next Beth Tweddle? Treat her to a luxurious velvet and metallic leotard, complete with Union Jack, or she can stand out with Tappers &...
A man has died following an incident on Kellett Street, Rochdale at 3.30am Friday (4 November). The man, who was stabbed, has been identified by his sister as Akbar Masood.
People who needlessly worry that they have, or will develop, serious illness - popularly referred to as ‘the worried well' - may be boosting their risk of developing heart...
A 36-year-old man was raped in Broadfield Park on Tuesday (1 November). The victim was sat on a bench in Broadfield Park when he was approached by two unknown men at about...
Date Published 03/11/2016
Jamie-Ray Oakford has won a six-year "David and Goliath" battle against the Department for Work and Pensions following a tribunal decision in Rochdale.
Families, children and groups gathered in their masses at the annual bonfire and firework show on Cronkeyshaw Common on Wednesday night. Hundreds of people gathered on the...
Over 15,000 new homes could be developed in five locations across the borough as part of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF). The sites put forward for public...
Two men from Rochdale have been arrested on suspicion of grooming offences (Thursday 3 November). The arrests are in relation to Operation Grip, which is an investigation into...
Rochdale Borough Council has agreed to start work on the new £10,000 upgrade and relocation of CCTV in Milnrow Memorial Park after the play area was vandalised with a tin of white...
A new Reading Room at Whitworth Community High School is helping to encourage reluctant readers and is fostering a love of books. The school used to have a selection of books...
The Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL) are seeking new talent to Umpire matches in season 2017 and beyond. Full training will be provided either via ECB accredited...
North West MEP Paul Nuttall says the High Court ruling that the Government does not have power to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval and a vote from MPs "must not...
Organised Bonfire and Firework Nights, plays, Jazz and Blues bands, Forest Fun, Craft Fairs, museums and exhibitions, lots to all round the borough this weekend.
A kitten has been found in Deeplish by PCSOs, he has a poorly front paw and is looking for his family. Do you know who he belongs to?
Inspired by Horticulture Lecturer and Guardian writer, Andrew Oldham, Hopwood Hall College is becoming organic.
Four-year-old Eva Lerman from Rochdale is one of the many children to benefit from money paid for carrier bags in River Island – like the one in the Rochdale Exchange Centre –...
UK manufacturers are set to enjoy the sweet smell of success at the National Manufacturing Conference in February next year. EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has announced...
As Bonfire Night approaches, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is urging everyone to keep safe whilst having fun at bonfire displays.
The Rochdale Beer Festival returns for its second outing in the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall. The festival is a collaboration between the local CAMRA branch, The Flying...
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable, Ian Hopkins, said: “I am really pleased to see that we have maintained our good rating in respect of efficiency after we received the...
This is the first-time Rochdale have faced Ormskirk in a few years, so neither team knew what to expect. Both teams started extremely quickly with hard tackles flying in, and both...
Rochdale Under 15s went top of the league after winning four out of five macthes played in the Greater Manchester Tournament on Sunday.
Shelter is launching an urgent appeal after a new investigation conducted by the charity uncovered the harrowing impact of homelessness on families and children in Britain.
Simon Danczuk, Rochdale MP, has backed a new bill to help tackle homelessness during a crucial vote in parliament.
Date Published 02/11/2016
Ten extra public computers have been installed at Balderstone Library. They are part of the Labour Party's election promise last May to double the number of computers in all...
Hamer Amateur Boxing Club has made it through to the second round of the Aviva Community Funding which could see them receive up to £5,000 for new female-friendly equipment.
A number of commemorative benches have been installed at war memorials and parks across the borough to pay tribute to the local men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World Wars...
